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Chapter 87 Is it more comfortable to sleep in each other's arms?

Chu Ruohan could no longer lie down. She quickly got up, washed up, and carefully chose a neat and capable outfit to change into.

As soon as I stepped out of the room, I saw Song Ruyan hopping towards me like a lively rabbit, a mischievous smile on her face and her eyes sparkling.

"Hey, wouldn't it be more comfortable to sleep cuddling together?"

While circling around Chu Ruohan, Song Ruyan looked her up and down like a curious child, and kept muttering, "You're not too weak, are you? It's only the beginning of autumn and you're already feeling cold, right? That's why we're sleeping together."

"How about I ask Doctor Qian to prescribe some tonics for you?"

Chu Ruohan felt a burning sensation on her face, and the shyness she had managed to suppress surged up again, even her ear tips turning a rosy red.

She glared at Song Ruyan reproachfully, secretly wondering to herself: Is this girl really being unreasonable, or is she deliberately teasing her?

To hide her embarrassment, Chu Ruohan coughed twice, cleared her throat, and changed the subject, asking, "Where's Aunt Zhao? I haven't seen her."

Song Ruyan pursed her lips, spread her hands, and said helplessly, "I went to call her a long time ago, but she just wouldn't come no matter what I said. She just lay on the bed like a dead pig. I tried my best to pull her up, but I couldn't."

Chu Ruohan sighed softly. Not to mention Aunt Zhao, even she herself couldn't get up.

If Gu Junze hadn't massaged her legs last night, she probably wouldn't be able to stand here right now.

She composed herself and looked at Song Ruyan, asking, "What are we practicing today?"

"continue."

Song Ruyan uttered those two words calmly, and Chu Ruohan felt like the sky was about to fall...

For three consecutive days, Chu Ruohan devoted herself to high-intensity training, practicing horse stance, running and jumping every morning without fail.

Every night, she felt as if her legs were filled with lead, and she would collapse onto the bed, utterly exhausted.

That morning, she got up as usual, but suddenly felt that her legs were sore and swollen. Looking down, she couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "After three days of this, my legs feel thicker. I'm afraid I won't be able to walk anymore."

Just then, Yuling hurried inside and respectfully reported, "Young Madam, Aunt Li has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ruohan was taken aback. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she searched her memory carefully for a while before suddenly remembering that this Aunt Li was a concubine of the third branch of the Gu family.

Xuan Ge'er's biological mother.

She waved her hand gently and said, "Please let her in!"

"Yes," Yu Ling replied and withdrew.

Chu Ruohan breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing: "She came at just the right time, giving her a chance to rest for a day..."

This was the first time that Aunt Li had stepped into the Marquis of Anyang's residence.

As she stepped into the mansion with Xuan-ge'er in her arms, she was stunned by the sight before her. The mansion was so large, with carved beams and painted rafters everywhere, pavilions and terraces scattered among the waterside terraces, lush green grass, and winding paths leading to secluded spots.

As Aunt Li walked along, her eyes widened in amazement. She had previously thought that the mansion she was living in now was quite magnificent.

But compared to the Marquis of Anyang's mansion, it's worlds apart and looks rather shabby.

There's no comparison at all!

Before long, led by a maid, Aunt Li finally arrived at Chu Ruohan's residence.

She straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her nervousness and excitement. Then she stepped over the threshold and entered the house, her face full of humble smiles.

She curtsied to Chu Ruohan and said softly, "This humble servant greets the Crown Prince's wife."

Chu Ruohan looked up and saw that Aunt Li was wearing a peach-pink dress and holding Xuan-ge in her arms.

She quickly rose to greet her, smiling and saying, "Aunt Li, please rise, there's no need for such formalities."

As she spoke, Chu Ruohan's gaze fell on Xuan Ge'er.

With a smile in her eyes, she said softly, "The child has gotten quite plump in the few days I've seen him."

Aunt Li put on a fawning smile, a smile that carried a hint of caution and flattery.

"Yes, yes, the child eats well and sleeps soundly. The wet nurse takes good care of him, and I keep a close eye on him, hoping he will grow up strong and healthy."

As she spoke, she gently rocked Xuan-ge in her arms, her eyes full of affection.

Xuan-ge'er seemed to sense everyone's gaze, waving his little hands and babbling.

His dark, bright eyes curiously looked around, revealing his adorable clumsiness, which made Chu Ruohan unable to resist reaching out and gently pinching his little face.

Chu Ruohan couldn't help but take the child and hold Xuan Ge'er in her arms. The little guy wasn't shy at all and giggled at her, even reaching out to grab the hairpin in her hair.

Chu Ruohan teased him with a smile, "Brother Xuan, do you still remember your aunt?"

Xuan-ge blinked, as if he understood, and responded with babbling, his little hands tightly gripping a strand of Chu Ruohan's hair, refusing to let go.

Aunt Li watched from the side, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

Coming today was definitely the right decision.

Her husband instructed her that since she liked Xuan-ge, she should visit him more often.

He wanted to make a name for himself, and Aunt Li also wanted to find a powerful backer for Xuan-ge'er...

"Your Highness, this child loves to be close to you; it seems you are destined to be together."

Chu Ruohan sat down on the chair with Xuan Ge'er in her arms and played with him, not noticing the change in Aunt Li's eyes.

"Xuan-ge'er is a lovely and clever child. He will surely have a bright future."

Aunt Li bowed slightly, her smile widening: "Thank you for your kind words, Madam. If that day ever comes, I will always remember your kindness."

A maidservant brought out tea and snacks, and Chu Ruohan gestured for Aunt Li to join in.

Aunt Li gave a slight bow in thanks, picked up her teacup and took a sip. Then she asked, "Aunt Li, is there something you need today?"

"I'm so bored staying in the courtyard, and I have no relatives or friends here, so I thought I'd like to come here and ask for a cup of tea and have a chat."

Chu Ruohan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, then she smiled gently, without exposing her somewhat awkward excuse.

While teasing the little boy in her arms, she said casually, "If Aunt Li feels bored, just come over here in the future. This Marquis's mansion is big, with many people and many things to do. I rarely have a confidant to talk to."

Aunt Li was overjoyed and nodded hurriedly, saying, "It is my honor to receive such care from you, Madam."

Aunt Li chatted with Chu Ruohan about trivial matters of childcare, her words filled with flattery. Chu Ruohan listened attentively…

On the other side, Madam Wang knocked over her teacup, splashing tea onto her skirt, but she paid no attention and roared angrily, "She's just a concubine leaving the mansion, and she doesn't even ask me, the mistress, for permission? Does she even respect me, the head mistress of the household?!"

"It was ordered by the young master..."

Before the maid could finish speaking, Madam Wang suddenly rushed forward and slapped the maid hard across the face. The crisp sound of the slap echoed in the room.

"Shut up! You treacherous, disloyal servant, you're always siding with that little bitch."

"Now that we're in the capital, how could the rules of this mansion possibly be broken..."