Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Advantages of Being in a Cage

Just then, Wuqing found Ms. Su and quickly relayed what Ms. Wu had said, which immediately angered Ms. Su so much that she was fuming.

Ms. Su coldly watched Ms. Qian and Ms. Wu. Every single one of them is an opportunist. They must have heard some rumors and are now targeting my son-in-law.

Ms. Qian and Ms. Wu stood up, smiling awkwardly. “We just came to see Li’er. We haven’t seen her for so many years, and we really missed her. We also wanted to see our three little nephews.”

“You’ve seen them now. Father and Mother are looking for you, so you should go to them. Don’t make them wait too long.” Ms. Su thought, I don’t believe you one bit, you shameless creatures! Miss her? You probably wished our Li’er would never return. She rolled her eyes at them and rudely ushered them away.

Ms. Qian and Ms. Wu were usually afraid of this eldest sister-in-law. When she got angry, she wouldn’t defer to anyone and would fight to the bitter end. Now that she was visibly displeased with them, they knew they’d be in trouble if they didn’t leave.

The four of them nodded and quickly left the Azure Glass Residence.

Once the four of them left, Gu Qingli’s world finally quieted. She went to Ms. Su’s side, thinking her mother was truly formidable to dismiss them with just a few words.

She said, “Mother, you must be tired. I’ll have Wuqing escort you back to rest. We also need to pack our things; we’ll be returning to the Imperial Palace later.”

Ms. Su lovingly pinched Gu Qingli’s face. She was very reluctant to let her daughter go live in that wretched Imperial Palace; it was like a cage, with no freedom at all.

Meeting in the future would be difficult, but it was an unavoidable consequence of her daughter’s status, which inherently meant she had no freedom.

Besides, living in the manor meant never having a moment’s peace. Returning to the Imperial Palace might be better; that cage also had its benefits.

“I’m not tired. I’ll help you pack. I was just greeting the guests; your brother arranged everything.”

“Yes, brother has worked hard.”

This banquet should have been organized by Ms. Li, the primary daughter-in-law of the eldest son. But she was truly not presentable enough and couldn’t handle such an occasion, and they couldn’t let a concubine’s son’s wife manage it.

So, it fell to Gu Qingping and Ms. Su, mother and son, to organize it, and they did a fairly good job.

Ms. Su sighed. “Your brother did what he should. This matter should have been handled by your eldest sister-in-law, but that woman… Sigh! I don’t even know what to say. There will be many more such occasions in the future.”

Gu Qingli patted her hand. “Mother, don’t worry. We can teach her slowly. As long as she’s not a pig, I don’t believe she can’t be taught.”

Later, she would assign an experienced nanny from the Imperial Palace to teach her. Ms. Li wasn’t as hopeless as she seemed. From their interactions over the past few days, Gu Qingli felt she could be taught.

It wasn’t that her courage was broken; Gu Qingli knew her medicine had made Ms. Li forget many past events. She was like a child, needing to start over.

This matter was somewhat related to her, so she would handle it.

“That’s the only way. Otherwise, would you have your brother divorce her?”

“Yes, that’s right. It’ll be fine. After some time, we’ll send an old nanny from the Imperial Palace to teach her.”

“Ah, that method could work!”

Ms. Su’s eyes lit up. The old nannies from the Imperial Palace were the most knowledgeable about rules and etiquette. Some young ladies from noble families would even invite nannies who had left the Imperial Palace to instruct them.

For Li’er to send a nanny over in the future would be a trivial matter.

Seeing Ms. Su’s expression, Gu Qingli’s eyebrows rose. That’s more like it. There’s no problem that can’t be solved.

“Mother, since there’s not much to do here, you should go back and rest first. You’ve been busy for half a day.”

“Alright. If you need anything, just send someone for me. I do need to rest; these old bones can’t take much more of this,” Ms. Su said cheerfully to Gu Qingli, her mood much improved now that a major worry had been resolved.

“Good, then you should hurry back.” Gu Qingli had Wuqing escort Ms. Su back again.

As Ms. Su was leaving, she instructed the servants not to allow anyone into the Azure Glass Residence again.

Those people were like eels; the moment she turned her back, they would slip into the Azure Glass Residence.

After Ms. Su left, Gu Qingli instructed the nanny and the others to pack their things. With the Space, packing was very fast. In about half an hour, everything was packed.

Gu Qingli first informed Old Master Gu and Old Madam Gu, then went to tell Ms. Su and Gu Qingping.

Ms. Su and Gu Qingping saw their family of five off to the carriage before returning to the manor.

「An hour later」

They returned to Fengqi Palace. Gu Qingli immediately busied herself with the three little ones, while Xiao Yunjing had someone fetch the unfinished memorials from the Imperial Study. He intended to work in Fengqi Palace.

“Are you planning to work here?” Gu Qingli asked upon hearing this.

Xiao Yunjing said, “Yes, I want to spend more time with you all here.”

Once court sessions began, he wouldn’t be so idle. He wanted to spend as much time with her and the children as possible, cherishing every moment.

Gu Qingli handed the well-fed Little Le’er to him. “So, you intend to live here with us permanently?”

“Naturally. Surely, as the Emperor, I don’t lack even this bit of freedom? Otherwise, what’s the point of being Emperor?”

“Fine. Just don’t make me out to be some nation-ruining Empress.” No emperor lived together with his Empress like this.

Of course, she didn’t want to live separately from Xiao Yunjing, but times were different now.

Some rules had to be observed, while others… not necessarily.

Xiao Yunjing ruffled her hair. “What nonsense are you spouting? If anyone’s a jinx, it’s these three little ones. Can’t I accompany my sons?”

“PFFT! Who calls their own sons jinxes? Anyway, I can’t win an argument against you. Do as you please, just don’t bring trouble to us four, mother and children. Otherwise, you know…”

Gu Qingli gently punched his back. Otherwise, she would take their sons and disappear, letting Xiao Yunjing search for them forever, never to find them.

Xiao Yunjing immediately surrendered. He moved closer to kiss Gu Qingli. What he feared most was her playing the disappearing act with their three children; that would be the death of him.

“Alright. From now on, if Li’er doesn’t like it, your husband won’t want it at all, okay?”

Gu Qingli shot him a look, an ’you’re on your own’ kind of glance, then continued to feed the little dumpling in her arms.

He wasn’t even the Emperor yet, and all those unsavory and troublesome people were already flocking. Once he became Emperor, it would be even worse. She guaranteed her Fengqi Palace wouldn’t have a single day of peace. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ novel(ꜰ)ire.net

Just as they were talking, Liu Desheng came to announce, “Your Majesty, Master Jueliao from Xiangguo Temple requests an audience.”

Xiao Yunjing paused for a moment. A monk? Why would a monk come to see me at this time? Then he said to Liu Desheng, “Take him to the Imperial Study.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Liu Desheng immediately withdrew.

“Li’er, a monk has come looking for me. I’ll go and see what this great monk is here for.”

In his previous life, he had met this Master Jueliao. It was said his understanding of Buddhist doctrine was boundless. Was he here now because of the enthronement ceremony in five days?

“Go ahead.”

Xiao Yunjing nodded. After he left, the three little ones, full and content, fell asleep again.

Gu Qingli had Wuqing and the others watch the three little ones. She entered the bedchamber, closed the door, and with a flash, entered the Space.

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