Chapter 984 - 986 Empress Arrives (6)
Old Madame, upon seeing this, acted as if she were beholding something wondrous, calling out rewards in rapid succession. Immediately, a maid dressed in a light blue quilted jacket stepped forward, took out two gold maces from her purse, and rewarded the two little children. Wen’er and Wu’er, clutching their tiny fists, bowed deeply in thanks to Old Madame, looking just like the children one sees on New Year’s paintings. The Madams present also adored them greatly, one after another instructing their maids to reward the two little ones.
Before long, the purses of the two children were so full they couldn’t hold any more, and they had to ask Auntie Liu to help carry them. Old Madame even chided them, complaining that Lady Du had kept the children hidden away, not allowing her to see them on her last visit.
When Lady Du first entered the room, she was a bit nervous, but seeing how kind and approachable everyone was, her anxiety quickly dissipated, and she smiled gently and said, "These two little monkeys are quite mischievous. Last time I was afraid they’d offend Old Madame, so I didn’t dare let them come forward. Today is Old Madame’s birthday, and I wouldn’t feel at ease if I didn’t bring them to kowtow to you, so I just bit the bullet and dragged them here."
The wife of Prime Minister Ning, seeing Old Madame’s deep affection for the two little ones, teased with a laugh, "Elder sister, you don’t need to covet other people’s children with longing. Once your granddaughter-in-law is brought into the family, she’ll surely bear you twin great-grandsons as adorable as these jade carvings!"
Old Madame laughed and said, "In that case, later on I’ll send the boy to propose at the Mansion of Marquis Jian’an, to marry Xiang Yun back as soon as possible. Maybe by next year, she’ll just give birth."
The Lady of Marquis Jian’an self-mockingly said, "Alas, Old Madame, you think too highly of that girl. She’s got a thick skin; she won’t give birth to such well-behaved children. If she doesn’t bring forth a couple of rowdy monkeys to trouble you, consider it good luck!"
That remark had everyone laughing heartily, and someone from the Marquis’s Mansion continued, "Old Madame, if you desire such great-grandchildren, you must seek the favor of the person before you!"
Fei’er, upon hearing this, understood they were speaking of her, and her face immediately turned red with embarrassment as she fidgeted with her handkerchief, too shy to even lift her eyes.