Genorosity, Nobility, and Approachability

“Perhaps it’s because I didn’t leave those gifts for grandmother?”

Yun Nian added fuel to the fire.

Old Madam Yun felt her face burning and scolded with her cane, “Fourth daughter, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever ask for those gifts?”

She then turned to the eldest princess with a forced smile, “Perhaps it’s just baseless rumors from outsiders who are unaware of the truth. Somehow, these rumors reached the ears of the eldest princess. Fourth daughter is my granddaughter, how could I deprive her of her sustenance? It was only because she defied me that I punished her by forbidding her from eating, as a form of discipline. I never expected these rumors to spread like wildfire, causing embarrassment to the eldest princess.”

“I see, it seems I’ve been misinformed.” Princess Royal smiled.

Old Madam Yun’s forced smile froze on her face, cursing Yun Nian in her heart.

How dare that girl slander her in front of Princess Royal!

And to her surprise, Princess Royal came to support Yun Nian and personally invited her to attend the Flower Banquet in three days.

This honor was unprecedented, even for a princess of the current dynasty.

Yun Nian also smiled, finally understanding why Princess Royal Jing An was the most likable character in the entire novel.

She possessed grandeur, nobility, and approachability.

However, the next words from Princess Royal wiped the smile off Yun Nian’s face.

“I feel a strong connection with you. How about you accompany me to Princess Royal’s Mansion for a few days? That way, I can talk to you whenever I want. I assume Old Madam Yun wouldn’t mind, right?”

I mind!!!

Yun Nian swiftly withdrew her hand from the grasp of Princess Royal, realizing in an instant that Her Royal Highness was only grand and noble, without any approachability!

“Well…”

Old Madam Yun glanced at Yun Nian, fully aware of the intentions of Princess Royal.

The reason Princess Royal came today was for the child in Yun Nian’s womb.

Little did she know, that child was fake.

Suddenly, Old Madam Yun became worried.

She never expected Princess Royal to value Yun Nian so much because of a pregnancy!

This girl, after all, carried the Yun surname.

If Her Royal Highness were to discover the truth, she would surely vent her anger on the Yun family!

What Old Madam Yun could think of, Yun Nian could naturally think of as well.

Now, what should she do?

Yun Nian would not foolishly believe that Princess Royal genuinely liked her.

Perhaps she wanted to confine her!

Yun Nian suddenly thought of the cliche plot of being sent to the Cold Palace, giving birth to a child, and then experiencing the separation of mother and child…

Rejecting a melodramatic life, Yun Nian spoke with a serious expression, “Princess Royal Jing An, I actually…”

Yun Nian was about to say that she wasn’t actually pregnant and that a visit to the doctor would confirm it.

However, Old Madam Yun quickly interrupted her, “Princess Royal Jing An, it is fortunate for fourth daughter to receive your favor. I have no objections. I am just worried that this girl has become too unruly at home and might offend you.”

She was implying that Yun Nian lacked manners.

Yun Nian rolled her eyes, insinuating as if she didn’t understand.

“It’s all right. I enjoy lively company. Considering that I personally came to pick you up, Nian, please don’t refuse.” Her Royal Highness said.

Yun Nian: …

Even the address had been changed to ‘Nian‘.

Her Royal Highness was gentle yet assertive, not giving her a chance to refuse.

If the other party said so, and she refused, it would be incredibly immature.

Offending Princess Royal was no different from offending His Royal Highness of Cheng’en.

Yun Nian frowned, feeling a headache coming on.

“Princess Royal Jing An, it’s not that I don’t appreciate your kindness, but I still have two children to take care of. I would rather leave them at the Yun Mansion as I am concerned for their well-being.”

Old Madam Yun’s face darkened, “You can rest assured that we will take good care of your children!”

“It’s precisely because of you that I’m not reassured,” Yun Nian retorted sarcastically.

Old Madam Yun’s face fell, and Princess Royal took charge, “Later, I will have Su Bai personally go and bring your two children. This way, you can be at ease, right?”

Princess Royal was considerate, leaving Su Bai to take care of the children at the Yun Mansion, to prevent any harm from coming to them.

One could say she had thought it through thoroughly.

With a tone that was neither angry nor weak, the dignified eldest princess continued to make concessions.

If Yun Nian still refused, it would truly be a lack of understanding.

The more Princess Royal acted this way, the more it showed how much she cared about the fake person in Yun Nian’s womb!

Yun Nian furrowed her brows, but still compromised, saying, “Thank you, Your Royal Highness.” “Su Bai, you stay.”

She was somewhat curious about this rumored the Fourth Lady, who seemed far from the foolish and brainless portrayal circulating outside.

With her astute mind, how could she be as dim-witted as the rumors suggested?

Aunt Su Bai slightly furrowed her brows, glanced at Yun Nian, and lowered her head, saying, “Yes.” Two carriages were parked outside the Yun Mansion’s gate, clearly prepared for Princess Royal’s arrival.

Assisted by her personal maid, Princess Royal boarded the carriage, while Yun Nian followed the maid’s instructions and boarded the carriage behind.

Inside the carriage, Princess Royal closed her eyes to rest, and the maid asked, “Why did Princess Royal yield to the fourth lady? Although she has the child of His Royal Highness, you personally came to support her, yet she still hesitated and insisted on bringing her two… children to accompany you.”

“She is not opposing me, but genuinely concerned about her two children,” Princess Royal said softly.

One’s eyes and expression cannot deceive others; Yun Nian was truly worried about leaving her two children behind at the Yun Mansion.

“But it is said that she despises those two children, showing no care or concern for them.

How can she suddenly be worried now?” the maid sarcastically remarked.

Princess Royal remained indifferent, saying, “This palace does not believe her to be a heartless person. Yun Mansion is also a den of wolves and tigers; in the end, it is the children who are pitiable.”

The maid furrowed her brows, “Princess Royal, forgive this old servant for speaking out of turn, but the fourth lady carries His Royal Highness’s child in her womb. However, her two children… they will undoubtedly affect His Royal Highness’s reputation and may not necessarily share the same goals as His Royal Highness in the future. Are you truly willing to let His Royal Highness raise another man’s son? Or…”

The maid made a throat-slitting gesture with her hand, implying her unsaid words.

Princess Royal narrowed her eyes slightly and, after a moment, propped her head up to rest, saying, “What this palace desires is the child in her womb. As long as it is His Royal Highness’s child, this palace can grant her a lifetime of wealth and prosperity. As for her two children, innocent babes, why should this palace be a murderer? In the future, I will find a place to raise them.”

The maid nodded, “Princess Royal is merciful. This old servant spoke out of turn.”

The carriage swayed, and on the other side, Yun Nian wondered why she hadn’t returned, and whether the two little darlings had obediently taken their medicine.

She had promised the two little ones to wait for her, but ended up breaking her word.

She wondered if the two little ones would be disappointed in her.