And the gift for the Second Princess was a full bowl of pearls, each round and lustrous, with an excellent sheen. "For now, these can be toy marbles for the Second Princess to play with. When she’s older, they can be made into a necklace or earrings, both would be lovely." The Second Princess stared at the bowl of pearls, mesmerized. Without a hint of reservation, she pulled the items into her embrace. Seeing her , everyone laughed. Probably neither the Fourth Prince nor the Fourth Prince Consort expected that, in the future, these pearls would be ground into powder for the Second Princess to use as practice medicine, mixed into prescriptions. Meanwhile, the somewhat neglected Fifth Prince in swaddling seemed displeased. The first thing he did upon waking was to cry out a few times, as if he wouldn’t feel right without raising his voice. In contrast, the Third Princess beside him quietly slept day after day. Mrs. Dong said that the Third Princess was just like Lin Wanyi as a child, and that she was sure to grow into a steady and serene character. Among the two in swaddling, one struggled as though trying to break free, while the other lay there well-behaved. The personality differences were obvious at a glance. The two were now both a month old, and the most apparent change was their growth. At times they resembled the Emperor, at times Lin Wanyi, and they changed daily. "Bring the children closer for the Fourth Prince and Fourth Princess to see." As the nanny carried the children closer, the Fourth Princess’s delighted expression was akin to seeing her own grandchildren, filled with affection. She reached out to take the Third Princess from the nanny, gently teasing her. "Our Third Princess is truly beautiful, she looks just like your mother, and is sure to grow into a beauty." The Third Princess remained serene, showing little reaction to these words. She merely let out a soft yawn, amusing the Fourth Princess Consort greatly. "Why is this child always so sleepy?" Lin Wanyi also found it amusing; these siblings were indeed peculiar. One was as lively as a rabbit, the other as still as a virgin. Clearly, the Third Princess slept much more than the Fifth Prince each day, yet every time they saw her, she appeared as if she hadn’t had enough sleep, exuding a "don’t bother me" demeanor. This left Lin Wanyi, as a mother, unsure how to care for her. All she could do was explain: "The nanny says the princess is still young, and as she was born early, she loves to sleep." "Sleeping more is a good thing, the more they sleep when they’re young, the faster they grow." Turning back to the Third Princess, she said: "Our Third Princess, sleep well. When you grow up, your great-aunt will take you out to the countryside to enjoy spring, would you like that?" Upon hearing this, the Third Princess remained unresponsive, while the Second Princess standing nearby steadily walked over. Nesting on Lin Wanyi’s lap, she beamed cheerfully at the Fourth Princess Consort. Her small white teeth were distinct and clear, conveying a very evident meaning. "Alright, alright, we’ll first take our Second Princess out to see, okay?" Though the Second Princess couldn’t yet speak, she understood fragments of others’ words. She immediately clapped her hands in approval. The Emperor and the Fourth Prince also laughed heartily. "The Empress really knows how to raise children, look at these young ones, they’re so clever." The Fourth Prince spoke these words genuinely. The Emperor agreed wholeheartedly. However, Lin Wanyi felt they were over-praising and explained: "It’s all thanks to the nannies. Look at how attentive they are, the princess and princes can’t do without them each day." Knowing she was being modest, the Emperor didn’t dwell on this point. Instead, recalling something, he spoke to the Fourth Prince: "Xidi sent a visiting card yesterday, saying that this year during the court proper, the Second Prince plans to return with the Princess Consort and their two children for a visit. They should arrive in Shengjing by the month after next." The Second Prince of Xidi? Isn’t his Princess Consort the esteemed eldest daughter of Prince Zhan, sent years ago in a political marriage? She’s been married for over a decade, never heard of her making any moves. Why the sudden decision to return? The Fourth Prince furrowed his brow, showing clear discontent over the news. No wonder Prince Zhan tried every method to return, nothing here happens without benefit. Though thinking of the niece who wept bitterly before the wedding but ultimately married with tears for Da Wei’s peace, he felt deeply moved. "I understand, I’ll arrange it right away." Newest update provıded by 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅✦𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾✦𝗇𝖾𝗍 A family visit should not be a big deal. But being the eldest legitimate daughter of Prince Zhan changes things. The affairs within Prince Zhan Mansion, that has been over decades, even when he doesn’t want to know, the Fourth Princess often talks about them. Extreme favoritism of a concubine over the wife, that perfectly describes Prince Zhan. Within the spacious mansion, the master is Consort Wei. The Princess Consort and the legitimate lineage have been marginalized to the point of insignificance. The Princess Consort prays daily, the eldest legitimate daughter was forced into a political marriage, and the young legitimate son idly roams Shengjing City, notoriously known as a loafer. Whenever the Fourth Princess speaks of these things, she always sighs and feels sorry for her close friend. It all stems from Princess Rongkang. Thinking of this, the Fourth Princess’s resentment towards her intensifies. Sensing the Fourth Princess’s rising anger, Lin Wanyi felt puzzled. Why was she talking about Prince Zhan Mansion affairs, yet the Fourth Princess seemed enraged as if she herself had suffered? The Fourth Princess gave a bitter smile and said: "Past old matters, perhaps another day I’ll tell you, today is a good day, let’s not dwell." Lin Wanyi is not one to talk much, understanding upon hearing this. She then shifted the topic to naming. "The Fifth Prince and Third Princess have been born a month but are still unnamed. I wonder what Your Majesty has prepared for them?" Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince and Fourth Princess became curious. Since ancient times, giving a name is a significant matter, thus a nickname can be simple, but a full name requires careful consideration. Hearing this, the Emperor’s pride showed through. "The Fifth Prince will be bestowed the character ’Mian’, and the Third Princess, the name ’Dan Ruo’. How about that?" Hearing this, Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but think the Emperor was a bit too partial. The character ’Mian’ traditionally refers to the ritual hat worn by emperors and ministers. Given this character, it is clear that the Emperor holds great expectations for the Fifth Prince. The Fourth Prince recognized this, and so did the Fourth Princess, and naturally, everyone else understood the meaning behind this. "Your Majesty, isn’t this character perhaps too grand? I think ’Chen’ fits nicely, it also aligns with the meaning of being born at dawn." Though Lin Wanyi knew that with a child’s birth, many things couldn’t be avoided. Yet she hoped not too much attention would be focused on the Fifth Prince by outsiders. A single name could stir up so much trouble. Not to mention, the first to be displeased would likely be Princess Consort Yi. This clearly sets the stage for rivalry with her Third Prince. A mere infant cannot withstand many outside troubles. But the Emperor was insistent. His gaze remained with an imperial dominance.