In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 970 - 975: What if the Mother Gains Status Through Her Son, Then...

Chapter 970: Chapter 975: What if the Mother Gains Status Through Her Son, Then...

"Miss, what miss?"

Su Pan’er was somewhat confused.

Jiu Lan was also somewhat embarrassed, "It’s the young ladies from the homes of several ministers in the court, who’ve come to serve by His Majesty’s side, and are currently waiting outside the hall to pay their respects to you, Empress."

Su Pan’er raised an eyebrow!

Observing Jiu Lan’s respectful demeanor, she immediately understood what these young ladies were all about.

She set down her bamboo chopsticks heavily, "I won’t see them."

"Understood, Empress."

Jiu Lan did not say much and quickly withdrew.

Mrs. Su-Hua listened silently, her gaze following Jiu Lan as she left, the smile slowly fading from her face.

"Those ’misses,’ Mother does know a bit."

With a hint of disdain on her face, she whispered, "They say they are good families’ daughters, but they’re nothing but the courtiers seeking advantage, trying every way to send their daughters to Qin... to His Majesty’s side. Mother has secretly inquired already; His Majesty hasn’t taken any interest in those women, never once entering their quarters."

She winked and grimaced at Su Pan’er.

The expression on Su Pan’er’s face relaxed, and she breathed a sigh of relief all at once.

At that moment, she realized she had forgotten to breathe when she’d heard about this; it seems she wasn’t as magnanimous as she thought!

"Mother, in the future, please never do such a thing. If word gets out, it could lead to a courtier accusing you at the morning court session of ’spying on the Emperor’s whereabouts.’ Then, even if you had mouths all over your body, you wouldn’t be able to explain yourself."

"Really, is that possible?"

Mrs. Su-Hua was clearly frightened.

"How could it not be? There’s an old saying, ’Where there’s a will to punish, there’s always an excuse!’ Now that we have entered here, we must try hard to adapt to the rules. Even if it’s not for Pan’er’s sake, you should also think about Ke’er. With Ke’er’s promising future at stake, do you have the heart to see his prospects hindered by these trivial matters?"

"Rest assured, I will be more careful in the future... Empress, your servant will be more careful."

Mrs. Su-Hua quickly agreed.

With only one son and one daughter beneath her knees, whether it be Su Pan’er or Su Ke, both were the treasures of her heart. The moment she heard that it might hinder Ke’er, she immediately agreed, without any further words.

Su Pan’er nodded, picked some duck kidneys for Little Yanyan, then carefully selected noodles from the bowl to feed Little Sugar Bean.

Little Sugar Bean was clearly lively, babbling ceaselessly, and had a healthy appetite, clapping her little hands while eating, kicking her little legs non-stop, refusing to rest for a moment.

Meanwhile, Little Yanyan, after some time spent together, seemed better than before, her face sporting more smiles.

Listening to Mother and Grandmother chatting, she too stared with her big eyes wide open, as if she was earnestly listening as well.

The meal proceeded slowly as the four of them ate and talked, and by the time they all put down their bowls and chopsticks, they were comfortably full.

Mrs. Su-Hua saw that it was about time and hurriedly whispered in Su Pan’er’s ear.

"Pan’er, Mother has also made inquiries. These Princes and Ministers are not like our countryfolk. They have multiple wives and concubines, and the Imperial Palace even more so with seventy-two concubines. If Qin... if His Majesty went to another woman’s house, you must remember to be generous and also think of ways to get him to stay in your room as much as possible. Although you have given birth to two children, you still lack a male heir. If some concubine gives birth to a boy first, and should motherhood bring her status, then..."

"Mother! What are you talking about!"

Su Pan’er had no patience to let her continue and interrupted her directly.

"Mother, don’t worry about these matters. Pan’er has her own plans! As for you and Father, remember to take good care of yourselves, and the same goes for Father. Most importantly, be careful not to let others use you to manipulate me. Remember, the world is full of people who know your face but not your heart."

Mrs. Su-Hua naturally saw the impatience on Su Pan’er’s face, yet she had no choice but to speak these words.

Her son-in-law’s status had changed drastically as of today, and she dared not hope that he would continue to treat Pan’er the same as before. She only hoped that he would remember their past shared hardships and not forsake his Discarded Wife.

"Mother knows, your father is also a sensible man, he never does anything he shouldn’t do, so don’t worry!"

Su Lao Si might not have many talents, but he lived sensibly.

He knew clearly what he should and shouldn’t do.

Seeing that it was about time to leave, Mrs. Su-Hua suggested taking her leave: "It was the son-in-law...it was His Majesty who was worried that the Empress would be lonely, so he specially sent word for your servant to enter the palace and chat with the Empress. It’s getting late, so your servant will leave the palace now. If the Empress needs anything, just give an order."

Listening to her mother speak to her in a polite and distant tone, Su Pan’er felt very emotional.

"That’s good, I’ve prepared some small gifts for Ke’er and Shuang’er, Mother, please take them out of the palace when you leave. And there are gifts for father and you as well, remember to take good care of yourselves..."

Su Pan’er carefully instructed, and then turned to ask Jiu Lan to prepare the gifts.

"Empress, rest assured, your servant understands."

Mrs. Su-Hua got up to say goodbye and almost looked back at every third step as she left.

This caused Little Sugar Bean to cry incessantly.

Whenever Little Sugar Bean cried, Little Yan Yan’s eyes also showed a hint of loss.

The forced smile on Su Pan’er’s face slowly faded and she thought about the news Jiu Lan had reported, with a fire slowly burning in her chest, yet she forcefully suppressed it.

"Mother..."

Little Yan Yan gently tugged at her hem: "Mother, can Yan Yan and Little Sugar Bean stay with you tonight?"

"What’s wrong, Yan Yan? Is the wet nurse not treating you well?"

Remembering the absurd night she had with Qin Yi, where she had forgotten to worry about where the two children were sleeping in her preoccupation with Qin Yi, her face burned with shame.

Little Yan Yan nodded, then after a moment’s thought, shook her head: "Yan Yan doesn’t like the wet nurse. She... she doesn’t like me..."

"Why wouldn’t she like you?"

Su Pan’er lifted Little Sugar Bean onto the chaise lounge, casually asking.

"I don’t know how to say it, but, but I just feel she doesn’t like me..."

Little Yan Yan murmured, unable to articulate a clear reason.

After a moment’s reflection, Su Pan’er turned to instruct Jiu Lan: "Go and call for Yan Yan’s wet nurse."

Little Yan Yan’s wet nurse appeared to be a very amiable woman, plump and fair, always smiling broadly. She greeted Su Pan’er without the slightest hint of timidity in her bow.

"Your servant greets the Empress."

"Are you Yan Yan’s wet nurse?"

"In response to the Empress, your servant indeed serves as the Grand Princess’s wet nurse, Miao Gu."

Su Pan’er examined her closely; Miao Gu had a smiling face that seemed extremely amiable. Yet, when Little Yan Yan saw her, she dared not utter an extra word and hurriedly stood up to hide behind Su Pan’er, a picture of grievance.

Su Pan’er asked a few more questions at random and then waved her hand for Miao Gu to leave.

Once Miao Gu was dismissed, she instructed Jiu Lan to move Little Yan Yan’s belongings to the temporary residence in the side palace hall.