Chapter 392
The people who are stirring up trouble are busy.
With his sleeves rolled up, the one and a half year old child squatted beside a wooden barrel. His chubby little face was soft and delicate, and his long, thick and curly eyelashes made him look like a cute little baby just by looking at him.
The little cub pursed his red lips, looked serious and focused, and reached his little hand into the water in the wooden barrel.
Soon a bunch of crystal purple grapes were brought up.
He has an important task today, which is to make wine.
The last time he took a few brothers in the mansion to become sworn brothers, they were short of wine, so he went to the prince to get it after being advised by someone.
Later, not only did he not get the wine, but his body was also detained to repair the wall in the front yard.
——Because they dug a big dog hole in the wall in order to get in.
The prince punished them and ordered them not to become sworn brothers, and not to allow Ruirui to act like the eldest brother.
Later, when his mother heard about this, she said that since this was the case, he should brew a bottle of wine himself and send it to the prince as an apology.
Now, the grapes are beginning to ripen, and Ruirui is about to start making wine.
Not far away, Ji Yunqing was admiring the busy figures of the children from afar.
It’s so great, what a wonderful parent-child activity, she doesn’t have to do anything, she doesn’t even have to leave the yard.
Xuancao was a little worried: "Master, can the young master really make wine? What if he makes the wrong wine? Wouldn't that offend the prince again?"
"Don't worry, it won't happen."
Hemerocallis couldn't help but ask, "Why?"
Is it because of the deep love between father and son?
She knew that, after all, he was the prince's son, and the young master was so well-behaved and smart, how could the prince not like him?
Ji Yunqing looked into the distance and said, "Ah, probably because he doesn't dare to drink wine brewed by a one-year-old child!"
Just by hearing his age, you can tell he is not a serious winemaking master.
Hemerocallis: “…”
Seeing Ruirui looking at him, Ji Yunqing was very calm and loudly encouraged him.
"Work hard and make more wine. I'll save it for you as a girl's wine. When you grow up and get married, you can taste it with your wife."
Although Ruirui has short arms and legs, he loves what he does.
Master Rui is very serious and confident in brewing wine.
"Okay, Ruirui, make more for mother to drink."
At the end of the day, Master Rui finally brewed the wine, and he also went beyond his normal efforts and brewed peach wine and pear wine, filling ten jars.
One jar was given to King Zhao, and the remaining nine jars were buried in the ground.
He was still not satisfied, so he threw himself into his mother's arms and said coquettishly: "Mom, I can make something else."
Ji Yunqing glanced sideways and said, "Be more confident, boy. What you did is just pure sweet stuff."
After finishing the work, Ruirui did not rest. He even drew a picture to commemorate the day, and then spent the rest of the time practicing calligraphy.
Because he was still young and his bones were weak, Ji Yunqing specifically consulted the court doctor, who forbade him to practice too much.
As the mother and son were talking, they suddenly heard someone shouting outside the yard.
Rui Rui was very surprised to see the person coming and asked, "Brother, you don't have to study today?"
The young boy stood at the door, like a young bamboo. "No need today. Mother said that the palace has been in chaos these days, so she asked for leave for me to rest for a day."
Ji Yunqing listened to this with meaningful eyes.
The mansion was in chaos, how could she not know that the chaos had spread to the front yard?
As the only young master living in the front yard, who would dare to deliberately neglect him?
On the contrary, at this time, I took a special leave to wander around in the backyard...
After turning his thoughts back and forth a few times, Ji Yunqing called out softly, "Rui Rui brewed some new wine today. Would you like to come in and try it, young master?"
When Ruirui heard this, he immediately became happy. His big round eyes turned into crescents and he patted his chest with his little hands proudly.
"Brother, this is the wine Ruirui brewed herself!"
His tone was full of joy as he invited enthusiastically, "Come in and have a drink!"
“That’s not it.”
Gu Yanzhi refused without hesitation. After that, he looked at the maid following behind him in panic.
This is the new maid that his mother gave him, saying that she will follow him temporarily.
He pursed his lips and looked at the young and enthusiastic child in front of him with a complicated expression, his eyes full of pity.
Finally, he took the initiative to speak: "Rui Rui, let's go out and play..."
They often went out to play together during this period.
Ruirui said happily, "Great, great!"
“I’m afraid we can’t play together today.”
At some point, Ji Yunqing came over and stood not far from the two children.
Gu Yanzhi suppressed his panic and looked up at the woman he was not very familiar with. She was dressed in casual clothes and looked particularly elegant and refined.
This is Concubine Ji in the palace, Ruirui’s biological mother.
She had a faint smile on her face, and her eyes were full of tenderness and sincerity as she looked at Gu Yanzhi.
"My Lord, Ruirui wants to go with me to the main courtyard to look for the princess. Do you want to come with us?"
Let’s go to the main courtyard together?
Gu Yanzhi quickly shook his head to refuse. His mother once said that one should not go to the main courtyard unless it was necessary.
Especially today...
Resisting the urge to turn around and look at his mother's maid, Gu Yanzhi said with a little frustration and relief: "Then I won't bother the concubine."
Ruirui also felt sorry that she couldn’t play with her elder brother, but her mother was just as important!
After Gu Yanzhi left, Ruirui asked her mother curiously, "Are we going to find the princess now?"
He followed his mother and asked again and again: "Do we have anything important to do today?"
"Would it be appropriate for me to go?"
Ji Yunqing laughed: "What's inappropriate about this? You just made some wine, so of course you have to send a jar to the princess. It just so happens that I have something to do today, so it's a good opportunity for you to go with me.
Otherwise, I will take you there in a few days. The princess might start to wonder if you have forgotten her."
"No no"
Ruirui shook her head repeatedly. "I won't forget it!"
His round eyeballs moved flexibly.
"Mom, wait for me, I have something to do."
After saying that, he quickly took out a small bamboo basket - this bamboo basket was woven by a skillful maid in the yard in her spare time.
Ruirui watched it for several days in a row and bought it because she thought it was nice.
He ran to the edge of the vegetable garden and carefully selected some juicy green vegetables, picked a few tender cucumbers, as well as eggplants, beans and so on.
I also picked three big, rosy and plump peaches, three sweet pears, a few bunches of grapes, and even went to the field to pick a ripe round melon.
The little fellow ran around the yard and collected a whole basket full of things.
He squatted on the ground and posed seriously. His tender little hands were busy on the bamboo basket. He also did not let go of the empty space on the side and decorated it with colorful flowers picked from outside the yard.
Soon an ordinary bamboo basket was transformed into something gorgeous and fresh.
Ji Yunqing was amazed by what he saw. Was it really necessary to be so meticulous?
Young man, you will have a bright future if you do things this way!
Even the ordinary wine jar was transformed by Ruirui using some flowers and grasses to make it look fresh and elegant.
I have to say, this kid has some aesthetic sense.
After everything was done, Ruirui nodded with satisfaction: "Mom, it's done now, let's go!"
Ji Yunqing looked down at himself and found that his clothes were neat and his hair was not messy.
"Okay, let's go!"
She had nothing to do in the first place, but thinking that Gu Yanzhi's behavior was quite strange today, she decided to take Ruirui to the princess.
——It can not only logically prevent the two children from getting together, but also if something really happens, you can know it at the first time and get rid of suspicion at the same time.
Ruirui had no idea what his mother was thinking. He was walking happily on the road. After running for several steps, he suddenly remembered his current physical condition.
Then he quickly stopped and moved forward in small steps.
Alas, wasn’t everything he endured just for the children?
The little child has become sentimental too early.
Ruirui touched her belly secretly and felt that it was shrinking a little, but how could this be possible?
Maybe he was wrong.
Ruirui originally wanted to carry the bamboo basket herself, but it was too heavy, so she had to ask her maid to do it for her.
Soon, the group arrived at the main courtyard.
What was strange was that Concubine Liu and Concubine Li were also there, as well as Concubine Lou and Concubine Xu.
As for Concubine Wen, she has not been in the mansion recently. It is said that because her elders are ill, she returned to her parents' home to stay for a while.
After all, she is the prince's cousin, so there is still some room for leniency.
Ji Yunqing couldn't help but be stunned when he saw this luxurious lineup.
She wondered, "Why are you all here? Why didn't you notify me? Are you excluding me on purpose?"
As she spoke, her tone became resentful: "Princess, are you partial to them?"
The princess did not expect Ji Yunqing to come. She didn't think so at first, but after hearing what she said, it really seemed like she was trying to steal someone's lover's favor behind someone's back.
But she quickly dismissed the idea, as she was really confused by Ji Yunqing's habitual coquetry.
The tone of his voice was subconsciously intimate: "Yun Qing misunderstood, in fact, this is a coincidence today.
I was still wondering what good day today was that attracted you all to come here."
"Today is indeed a good day!"
Ji Yunqing said softly, "Rui Rui was very diligent today and brewed some wine. He said he wanted to send some to you, the princess, to try."
The princess was surprised: "Rui Rui can also make wine? Let him come in and take a look."
Soon, the little guy came in.
Because he runs around a lot, the little guy is not the chubby type, but he has fair skin, delicate features, and is very cute.
As soon as he came in, he immediately noticed that there were a lot of people here.
But it doesn’t matter. Ruirui has been explored the world by his mother since he was a child. He loves going out and playing. He is not afraid of strangers and is not stage-frightened.
Relying on his good memory, Ruirui was familiar with the people. He stood beside his mother's legs and greeted them one by one.
After saying hello, Ruirui took the initiative to run to the princess and excitedly told her that she had prepared a surprise for her.
He has already brought it.
The princess had a complicated attitude towards the child, but the child himself was not annoying at all and was rather likable.
Soon, two maids brought up the decorated bamboo baskets and wine jars. The princess couldn't help laughing when she saw them.
“Quite pretty”
"Yeah, I picked these myself and decorated them myself."
He glanced at his mother secretly, put his mouth close to the princess' ear, and muttered: "I didn't let my mother do it, I did it all by myself"
The princess glanced sideways: "Oh? Then you are really amazing."
Being praised, Ruirui's eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but puff out her chest: "I am the best!"
This appearance is exactly the same as Ji Yunqing.
They really are mother and son.
The princess couldn't help but smile.
Concubine Li, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel worried ever since she heard Ruirui coming.
Didn’t I tell Zhier to take all these little things away?
Useless things!
Why is there still one left?
But this is what is left!
Concubine Liu glanced at Concubine Li, thinking what a waste she was, even the advice she gave her always resulted in mistakes.
Concubine Li chuckled and said, "Concubine Ji, doesn't Ruirui like to go out and play on weekdays? Why didn't he go today? Does he dislike our Zhier?"
Hearing Concubine Li's words, Ji Yunqing also smiled and replied: "This kid has a mission today. He has to brew wine himself. Look, he couldn't help but come over to give Princess a jar right after he finished it."
Avoided the last question.
Concubine Li was not satisfied and continued to ask: "Zhi'er was talking happily early in the morning, saying that he could play with his brothers all day today, but I didn't expect Ruirui didn't play with him."
"It's not like these brothers have known each other for the first time. Let the children decide their own affairs. When they get older, they should just enjoy their retirement. It's not good to interfere too much."
When you get older, you should relax and enjoy your retirement.
Concubine Li's face froze. She was indeed old.
Especially since the birth of that useless little girl, the prince has never been with her again...
Ji Yunqing didn't seem to think she had said anything wrong, she kept saying: "I just want to retire early,
I will grow some vegetables when I am old, and take care of them when I have nothing to do. It will make me feel relaxed and relieve stress. For this plan, I have already started learning how to grow vegetables."
She pointed at the bamboo basket Ruirui brought and scolded with a smile: "Look at the vegetables I planted. This boy is really ruthless. He wanted to give them to you, the princess, but he only picked the good-looking ones."
After expressing Ruirui's little thoughts, Ji Yunqing didn't say much and turned the topic to how to provide for the elderly.
She was just helping the child to increase his or her presence and had no intention of giving it away, so a moderate amount would be enough.
Before she knew it, Concubine Xu Shu had told her about her new child.
It is not troublesome to raise one more child. She already has a biological daughter. In order to provide a support for her daughter in the future, she adopted the third young master. Now the prince has sent another adopted son to her.
She is really annoyed to listen to a crying child and a silent child every day!
This caused her daughter to protest against her, saying that she wanted to live alone like her sister.
Everyone comforted her: "It will be fine when the child grows up"
What are you showing off?
You're not the only one with a child.
Concubine Lou felt unhappy because she only had this one child. Why didn't the prince let her raise the child?