Chapter 181 Martial Arts Practice
There is a new Princess Uya in Prince Yong's mansion. When Xiaolang heard Yihuan say that she wanted to call her sister, the mosquito coil circles in his eyes almost turned into reality.
In just a few days, this Uya Gege made everyone in Prince Yong's mansion look at her differently.
Li had previously privately mocked Yihuan with Nanny Jin for trying to show off her wealth. Bringing her back would be an advantage. Other families didn't have this idea in the first place, but it only fostered the idea.
Unexpectedly, Wu Ya Huixia was a person who kept her word. Since she moved into the palace, she either stayed in her own courtyard every day or went to keep the eldest princess company. She would pay her respects to Yihuan every day according to etiquette and then leave, never staying in the main courtyard for long.
She never inquired about Yinzhen's whereabouts, nor did she say she wanted to pay her respects to her cousin. The word "avoiding suspicion" was written all over her face.
When Nian went to visit, her words implied that she could lend a helping hand, and that the two of them could help each other in the mansion in the future, and her second brother Nian Gengyao would also take good care of the Wuya family outside the mansion.
This was a sure win deal for everyone. Huixia did not express her opinion. After sending Nian away, the maid who had served her since childhood asked tentatively: "Gege, from the perspective of the queen in the palace, you can call the prince your cousin. The princess is also a kind person. Why don't you follow the queen's wish? Otherwise, your marriage may be more troublesome in the future."
Huixia glanced at the maid with a half-smile: "But after staying in the palace for a few days, you can come and teach me a lesson."
"Princess, I am truly doing this for your own good." The maidservant was anxious and quickly expressed her loyalty.
"There are many people who want to establish a relationship with the prince. The queen is not as omnipotent as you think." Huixia has lived in the palace for a few days and has seen clearly that Prince Yong's mansion and Yonghe Palace are not close.
"Also, the princess is indeed affectionate to her cousin, but what about the cousin who is about to snatch a man from her?"
"Don't be silly. For someone like me, the best fate is to establish a good relationship with the princess and marry someone with a clean background. No matter if I'm poor or rich, I can live a good life by relying on the power of the palace."
The maid didn't quite understand, but said with some regret: "It's a pity that the princess has such a good appearance."
"Okay, next time this Nian princess comes, just tell her that I'm asleep or went to see the eldest princess. Don't let her enter our yard alone." Huixia was afraid that the maid would not be able to help, so she gave the instructions seriously several times.
"I understand, Gege, aren't you curious about the prince's appearance?"
"If you continue to instigate me, I will have no choice but to send you back to Wuya's home." Huixia was unmoved. "Even if the prince is a celestial being, I cannot make his portrait. Just give up on this idea."
"I understand." Seeing that her master was determined, the maid had no choice but to give up.
In the main courtyard, Nanny Chen was also analyzing this Uya Gege with Yihuan.
"Madam, I have to say that you are really reckless. Since this princess is willing to die to prove her integrity, why do you still want to bring her into the mansion? What if she and the queen are acting in cahoots with each other?" Nanny Chen kept muttering.
"Mammy, I feel... if I hadn't brought her back, Her Majesty would have killed her." Yihuan recalled the look in Concubine De's eyes that day, especially when Huixia said that Concubine De was also a concubine, the murderous intent almost solidified into reality.
"If this Uya Gege is really as strong-willed as she says, then I will give her a future." After all, this was the first time in this dynasty that she heard a woman say loudly that she would never be a concubine. Maybe it was just for this unyielding will.
"If she changes her mind, I will naturally find a way to send her back to the palace. How they fight will have nothing to do with me."
Nanny Chen poured tea for Yihuan: "I am afraid this matter will be out of touch."
"The prince will not marry a princess from the Uya family." Yihuan was very sure of this. If Yinzhen had the slightest affection for the Uya family, she would not have had no impression of anyone from the Uya family for so many years.
This is still a historical issue. After all, Yinzhen is the adopted son of the Imperial Noble Consort, and his maternal family is nominally the Tong family, not the Uya family. Although the Imperial Noble Consort passed away early and the Tong family fell, Yinzhen did not get close to the Uya family because of this. He did not have this family in his eyes. Now that the Uya family wants to suppress Yinzhen through the hands of the Defei, Yihuan knows that it would be strange if Yinzhen did not take action to discipline the Uya family.
Nanny Chen saw that Yihuan had a plan, so she didn't say anything more: "Fujin, please be more careful. I think Wuya Gege is smart."
"Well, Ma'am, please check for me and make sure the drunken shrimps are ready as a snack for Honghui tonight." Yihuan changed the subject.
"Well, I'll go right away."
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After dinner, Xiaolang took his wooden sword to show Honghui the results of his self-study, and the eldest princess took Liuliu to start needlework.
Yihuan took away the needlework tray: "You two should go out for a walk too. We can't do these things after dark. Be careful not to hurt your eyes."
"Yes." The eldest princess took Liuliu to watch the little wolf.
Yinzhen held a cup of hot milk tea with two spoonfuls of sugar in it, feeling sweet inside: "Fujin, is Wuya still doing well?"
Yihuan held a cup of the same shape and sat next to Yinzhen: "Look at what Master said, Princess Huixia is smart and sensible. She is not lonely with the eldest princess all day long."
"Nian Gengyao is a restless man. He followed the path of Uya clan. That's why Her Majesty has become active." Yinzhen suddenly said, sounding very unhappy.
"I've heard my grandfather talk about this young man many times. He is a very hard-working person." Yihuan sighed. It was really scary that this man would not give up until he achieved his goal.
"You are good at whitewashing the situation." Yinzhen smiled, "You should be taught a lesson if you work hard in the wrong direction."
Yihuan looked up at Yinzhen and saw that he didn't continue talking, so she didn't ask any questions.
This is the way of getting along with Yinzhen that Yihuan has figured out over the years. If he is willing to talk, then she must be willing to listen, but she cannot ask. With his suspicious nature, if she knows any sensitive information, she may be targeted in the future.
If he doesn't want to talk, then I can do it myself, telling some interesting stories about the children, which is what Yinzhen likes to hear the most.
"Shouldn't I go check on Little Wolf?" Yi Hua pointed to the door. "I don't know where this kid got a comic book from. In the picture, there's a little man gesticulating with a sword, and Little Wolf is following suit. It looks pretty real."
"This child's talent in martial arts is truly rare. Maybe I should hire a master for him." Yinzhen looked up at the little wolf and sighed.
Yihuan thought about her father's instructions and took the opportunity to say, "Grandpa, what do you think of my father? He is now idle at home. There is no talent in the next generation of the Ulanara family to practice martial arts. My mother said that he is depressed all day long. Little Wolf is still young, so he doesn't need to learn anything advanced. It's better for my father to lay the foundation for the basics."
"It would be great if the old general is willing to take action personally, but I'm afraid that he will tire himself out." Yinzhen nodded, thinking that this was also a good idea.
"Then I'll take the little wolf back in a few days and see if Dama can still teach it." Yihuan said happily.
"Ah."
Outside the house, the children gathered together and laughed happily, while inside the house, Yihuan and Yinzhen sat side by side and chatted.
What an ordinary yet rare day.