Chapter 1266: Profligate Son
Today, the Prince Qi Residence held a full-moon celebration for the Little Prince, and I’ve heard that Prince Rui himself came today. The birth of the Little Prince is a major event, especially since he is the precious grandson of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager longed to see her own flesh and blood. If it weren’t for the emperor’s intervention, the Empress Dowager would have made the trip to this small town herself. Prince Rui’s visit was not just to see his wife, Prince Rui, but also to see the Little Prince. Back at Prince Rui Residence, Prince Rui still had some issues to resolve. Originally, Prince Rui planned to come just to visit his wife and his son, waiting until the threat to his wife and child had been eliminated.
Only then would Prince Rui bring his wife and child back to Jincheng.
However, the Empress Dowager missed her grandson, and before Prince Rui came here, she specifically decreed that Prince Rui must bring her little grandson back with him. None of the consorts in the emperor’s harem are currently pregnant, and this legitimate son of his own brother, Prince Rui, is also the first legitimate imperial grandson of the old Empress Dowager.
For her first legitimate grandson, the Empress Dowager’s affection is unique. Prince Rui, obedient and respectful, did not dare to defy the august command from the Empress Dowager.
He promised that after the full-moon celebration, he would bring the Prince and his wife to Jincheng. Prince Rui arrived a few days in advance, and the Little Prince looked strong and sturdy. Fair and tender, the little fellow’s pair of dark eyes twirled around—Prince Rui was holding such a small child for the first time.
In the past, Prince Rui had seen such small children among the Royal Family, but at that time, Prince Rui had no particular fondness for children, especially since they were others’ offspring; he did not like to hold them. But now, looking at his own son, and one born to the woman whom Prince Rui loved, naturally his feelings were different. Holding his child, Prince Rui felt somewhat clumsy, afraid that he might hurt the little one. The wife of Prince Rui laughed "Pfft," watching Prince Rui’s awkward movements.
"My Prince, hand me the child; I’ll show you how," she said. Holding a child also requires technique, and the way Prince Rui was so stiff made neither comfortable. A month-old child is also quite clever; sensing that it was not his mother holding him,