The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant

The Princess from Wu’s family was not from a prominent background, but her dowry was substantial. After her grand wedding with the Prince of Wu, the substantial dowry provided support, and her days were not bad.

Especially after their eldest son was born, the couple’s rapport became smooth, and their relationship deepened compared to the time of their wedding. Thus, compared to other Concubines, the Prince of Wu preferred to converse with the Princess, for she was his Official Wife after all, generous and dignified, making the Prince of Wu naturally grateful.

Moreover, the Princess did not treat the Concubines harshly and ensured that all necessary provisions were in place. During leisure time, they could sit together and play cards, making the atmosphere of the inner courtyard more harmonious than other Prince Mansions.

Isn’t the harmony in the inner courtyard all due to the Principal Wife Lady’s credit?

For such reasons, the Prince of Wu extended a bit more tolerance and respect towards the Princess of Wu.

Even when now the Princess of Wu spoke of reality, he did not get angry.

”My poor background has indeed burdened you and Kuan’er,” said the Prince of Wu awkwardly.

The Princess of Wu smiled at him and said, ”What’s the burden? Our backgrounds are not something we can choose, and in the worst case, you are the son of the Emperor, a Prince with a fief. As long as we do not err and avoid unlawful acts, can our prosperity and wealth, along with our children’s, ever diminish?”

The Prince of Wu remained silent, for the Princess had made a valid point.

The Princess of Wu peered at him and said, ”Prince, don’t dwell on background matters. Whoever is chosen, it won’t involve you. Now that the Crown Prince has been established, why not apply for a fief from the Emperor? Leaving the whirlpool of intrigue, let them fight fiercely; we will have our fief, be the masters of our own house. Wouldn’t that be delightful?”

The Prince of Wu felt moved: ”A fief?”

The Princess of Wu nodded and sighed: ”The Crown Prince is established, the storm starts. Since that position is not ours, why stay in this whirlpool, enduring the bloodstorm? If things go awry, we’ll gain no good but become implicated, then it’d be losing both wives and soldiers.”

”You, do you really not want to compete? Not want to be the most prestigious woman in the world?” The Prince of Wu glanced at her.

The Princess of Wu chuckled: ”Prince, it’s not that we don’t want it, but we are not in line. Rather than being utilized and falling into traps, is it not better to extricate ourselves? As a concubine, I find the current days aren’t bad.”

She pursed her lips, a smile blossoming at the corners, touching her abdomen gently and whispered, ”I might be expecting again.”

The Prince of Wu looked along with her hand, eyes brightened: ”Really? Have you had the Imperial Physician check your pulse for confirmation?”

”The days have been late for a few days now, but I haven’t asked for an examination. Today is Father’s birthday, I thought to request the Imperial Physician tomorrow,” said the Princess of Wu, smiling.

The Prince of Wu’s face lit up with joy: ”Actually, today, on the birthday, would be ideal. It’s perfect to let Father be pleased. Someone, bring my message: the Princess is feeling unwell, request the Imperial Physician to examine her pulse.”

The Princess of Wu watched his urgency and did not persuade, only saying: ”Prince, ponder over what I mentioned. We will take our children, our entire family, to our fief. You can be the master there.”

The Prince of Wu said: ”Hmm, I will discuss this matter with the advisors later, don’t worry about it, focus on nurturing the fetus.”

The Princess of Wu nodded with a smile.

Before long, the Imperial Physician arrived at the mansion, concentrating on the diagnosis; indeed, it was a joyous pulse. The Prince of Wu sent the news to the palace, and before the day was fully dark, a batch of rewards arrived at the Wu Mansion as a mark of favor.

This news reached the ears of various Princes, some sneered while others were disdainful, but all could not pay much attention. The Crown Prince was established, yet it was not them, inevitably causing frustration.