Chapter 148: Chapter 148: The Backyard House
Translator: 549690339
Li Hongyuan pondered a few thoughts in his heart, but his expression remained calm.
He asked the housekeeper to escort the eunuch who had delivered the imperial edict out.
As usual, the housekeeper prepared a generous reward and personally escorted the eunuch to the door.
Even if it was a prince or a noble, it was still necessary to please these eunuchs by the emperor’s side.
After all, they were the closest people to the Emperor.
And easier to influence the Emperor.
Just as Li Hongyuan sat down to continue writing his water control plan, he saw the housekeeper come in and say, “Your Highness, the Princess Consort sent someone to say that she wants to go out for a stroll tonight.”
“Going out for a stroll again? How restless is she? No! She can’t go!”
“Yes, this servant will go and tell the Princess Consort.”
After the housekeeper left, she came back panting after a short while, “Your Highness, the Princess Consort says her stomach is uncomfortable and asks for you to invite Imperial Physician Dong to take a look.”
Li Hongyuan stopped writing: “Didn’t Imperial Physician Dong just come and check her?”
“These things related to pregnancy can be unpredictable.”
“I think she’s pretending.”
“But what if she isn’t?” The housekeeper said cautiously, “Pregnancy is a big challenge for women, and anything can happen while the child is in her womb. It’s better to be cautious. Princess Consort also said…”
“What else did she say?”
“She said that if you don’t invite him, she’ll go home and ask Prime Minister Jiang to invite the Imperial Physician to the palace.”
“Is she threatening me?”
The housekeeper hung her head and did not dare to speak.
Li Hongyuan was silent for a moment: “Let her go out for a stroll.”
The housekeeper immediately smiled: “This servant will go and tell the Princess Consort.”
Li Hongyuan looked at the smiling housekeeper and said indifferently: “Why are you so happy about her going out? Are you going with her?”
“No, Your Highness.” The housekeeper hesitated, “In fact, not only this servant but all the servants in the residence are quite happy.”
“What do you mean?” Li Hongyuan was puzzled.
“Your Highness is not often in the backyard, so you might not know. If you go and have a look, you’ll understand.”
Li Hongyuan frowned, “Alright, I know. You can go.”
As he watched the housekeeper leave, he called for the steward and asked: “Has there been anything going on in the backyard recently?”
The steward’s expression became a bit difficult.
Li Hongyuan raised an eyebrow: “Speak.”
The steward said: “Nothing major, it’s just about the Princess Consort. Recently, she’s been having the servants go to the Crystal Clear Manor. What they’re doing specifically, I don’t quite understand.”
“Is she abusing them?”
“No, she isn’t. But all the servants in the residence are quite afraid of going to the Crystal Clear Manor. They’re all very happy when the Princess Consort goes out or visits her parent’s house.”
Li Hongyuan grew increasingly confused.
What on earth was that woman messing around with?
At this time, Li Yuanyuan brought a tray with tea and snacks. She spoke softly: “Your Highness, I’ve prepared some refreshments and tea for you. Please have a taste.”
The steward looked back and saw her, and quickly said: “Li Teng, the Princess Consort wants you to go to the Crystal Clear Manor.”
“What does the Princess Consort want me to do?”
“She wants to know if you can dance.”
“…I can.”
“Then that’s fine, you go. I still need to find someone else.” The steward bowed to Li Hongyuan, wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurriedly left.
Li Yuanyuan looked at Li Hongyuan: “Master…”
“If she asks you to go, you go.”
“I heard that every servant who is called to the Crystal Clear Manor by the Princess Consort comes out crying…” Li Yuanyuan looked pitiful, “Master knows that I have always had a weak constitution and cannot bear any struggles.”
“She won’t hit you.”
“I know. But still…”
“Ms. Li, you must listen to the Princess Consort’s words..”