Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Chambermaid

Untitled Part 174

Once the children returned, Zhuo'er changed his clothes and Xiao Hua had the palace maids bring some water and towels to wipe him down. After changing into comfortable clothing, Xiao Hua fetched some pastries and ate with her children.

After being taught by the imperial instructors for a period of time, it was clear that Zhuo'er had matured a lot. Only in front of his mom and sister would he reveal some childishness.

Right as things were getting lively, the Jing Emperor returned. Xiao Hua went and busied herself helping the man.

After, the two of them went and sat with the children.

The Jing Emperor asked about Zhuo'er's homework and he seriously replied to everything.

The Jing Emperor then turned to Xiao Hua.

"The Dingyuan Marquis's sister left?"

Xiao Hua nodded, "According to Qing Wan, they are going to live by the capital. I told her to come hang out in the palace whenever she's free."

The Jing Emperor nodded and didn't say anything.

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Soon July arrived. The second prince Luo Yu turned one year old.

The second prince's one year anniversary naturally needed a huge celebration. All the officials, nobility and titled women entered the palace to give their blessings.

Luo Yu's treatment was far better than his crown prince brother. Back then, Zhuo'er's one month anniversary and one year anniversary hadn't been celebrated. The Jing Emperor had brooded over this for a while, so now the second prince's naturally needed to be grand.

Luo Yu did his one-year-old catch within the Bright Sun Hall in front of his father and all the gathered people. This little one was impatient and grew tired of it quickly. He randomly grabbed a little sword before calling out for his mom.

Therefore, the second prince Luo Yu was carried personally by general manager Eunuch Fu into the Peacekeeping Hall into Xiao Hua's arms.

Within the Peacekeeping Hall stood many titled women. Some who were more cordial had long since sidled over to Xiao Hua and were speaking with her quietly. The current prime senior concubine was at the peak of her power, and was also solely favored. Many people were willing to fawn upon her, so there were quite a few of them around her.

Xiao Hua was a little helpless, but had to force a smile and exchange pleasantries with them. Seeing a woman within the distant crowd shoot her a teasing smile, Xiao Hua surreptitiously shot back a glare.

The titled women all made way as they saw Eunuch Fu carry the second prince over.

Yu'er's eyes brightened as he saw his mom. He reached his little arms out and mumbled "mom".

"The second prince is really smart and cute...."

"That's right. My little brat back home only learned to call for me when he was one and a half years old...."

Xiao Hua stood up and received Yu'er.

Eunuch Fu bowed in salute, "Concubine, the second prince made a fuss about wanting you, so his majesty had this servant bring him over."

"Thank you general manager Fu for your trouble."

After Eunuch Fu left, Xiao Hua was surrounded once again. They were all smiling and praising the second prince. They managed to never say the same thing twice.

Yu'er's temper wasn't good, and he had long since gotten tired of the surrounding people. He called out with his mouth 'go, go'.

Xiao Hua rejoiced in her heart, and gave an embarrassed smile to the people around, "Sincere apologies, the second prince has an impatient temper. If he stays in place for too long he'll start crying. This seat can't accompany you all, please enjoy the banquet."