A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1332: Chapter 1330

Since the argument, the Tao Prince Consort has never stepped into her courtyard again.

Old Madam Tao’s attitude towards her has also plummeted.

Even the people in the residence have not treated her as they did before.

On the contrary, the concubine Tao Maternal Aunt, who gave birth to a son, has gradually become smug.

Although it was just around the end of the year, when the residence was quite busy, the banquet for the young master’s one-month celebration went off without a hitch.

It was held with much fanfare, inviting every possible relative near and far, fearing others wouldn’t know the Tao Family had gained a son.

After the banquet, Tao Maternal Aunt’s status in the residence became increasingly prestigious.

Not only did she try hard to seduce the Prince Consort, but she also used every means to make Old Madam Tao happy.

With the support from these two, she wielded much influence in the backyard, just shy of walking horizontally.

When she was pregnant, she saw the Princess with great respect.

Now, without the pregnancy, she was lazy even to show respect when she saw the Princess, always muddling through.

The Eldest Princess was also too lazy to care and didn’t take it to heart.

Yet she believed the Princess was afraid of her, not daring to provoke her, and thus became even more aggressive.

After the Lantern Festival, Old Madam Tao wished to go to the temple to burn incense and pray, and as the daughter-in-law, the Princess naturally was obliged to accompany her.

As for the concubine, traditionally there wasn’t such an arrangement, after all, concubines were not presentable.

But... Tao Maternal Aunt wouldn’t have it.

For several days she acted coquettishly before Old Madam Tao, exhaustingly persuading her to take her along.

After her relentless coaxing, Old Madam Tao finally relented.

"Alright then!"

"Although it’s not customary, you are the biological mother of my grandson, somewhat dignified, so come along!"

Tao Maternal Aunt excitedly thanked her.

"Thank you, Old Madam, thank you for feeling pity for Tao Hong!"

Old Madam Tao stroked Tao’s rosy cheek and revealed a contented smile.

"You came from my side, naturally, I feel most pity for you!"

"If you strive more and give birth to a few more sons for the young master, you will surely gain benefits!"

Tao Hong felt a bit lost.

"Madam, you care for me with all your heart, Tao Hong knows well!"

"But you also understand, giving birth is not up to me, still depends on the Prince and Princess!"

To have more children.

Having the Prince Consort’s favor is not enough, the Princess’s approval is also necessary.

After all, the Princess is the legitimate wife.

If she orders me to drink contraceptive soup, I have no power to resist and can only obey.

Therefore...

In fact, she was openly and secretly asking Old Madam Tao for help.

Old Madam of course understood her meaning, took her hand, and laughed.

"Rest assured!"

"I know my son, he will surely protect you!"

"As for the Princess, don’t worry, her inability to bear sons is her weakness, what can she say?"

Tao Maternal Aunt was still somewhat uneasy.

"But Old Madam, the Princess... is still a Princess!"

Old Madam Tao snorted disdainfully.

"What of a Princess?"

"Apart from being a Princess, she has nothing else, right!"

"I’ve heard before that the Emperor doesn’t favor her, and her birth mother is gone!"

"Moreover, her birth mother had offended the Empress"

"She has no siblings and not a shred of backing!"

"As long as we don’t overdo it, she won’t dare do anything!"

Tao Hong thought for a moment and then hurriedly flattered her.

"Old Madam is right, what we are doing is not excessive at all!"

"In the entire Capital City, which family men don’t take concubines?"

"Even though the Prince Consort rarely takes concubines, but since she cannot bear sons, it violates one of the Seven Grounds, weighing both, we haven’t done anything wrong!"

"The Emperor is overwhelmingly busy and will not care about such trivial matters, nor will the Empress!"

Lady Tao listened even more delightedly.

"What you said truly struck a chord with me!"

"Just rest easy and have children, I will handle everything!"

"Thank you, Old Madam!"

Tao Hong was overjoyed.

At last, she found a pillar of support, filling her heart with joy.

...

Early the next morning.

The servants of Tao Residence were bustling in and out.

Old Madam is going to offer incense, the Princess and Tao Maternal Aunt will accompany her, a total of three carriages were prepared.

The largest and most comfortable one was certainly Old Madam Tao’s.

The remaining ones were a medium luxury carriage and a smaller luxury carriage.

The Eldest Princess assisted Old Madam Tao onto the carriage, then turned to head towards the middle carriage.

Tao Hong held the child, looking pitiful.

"Greetings, Princess!"

"The servant is traveling with a child and a wetnurse nanny, the smaller carriage is really inconvenient, don’t know if the Princess could... give this carriage to the servant?"

The Eldest Princess’s face looked displeased, and she coldly replied.

"Why give? Just ask someone to prepare another one!"

Tao Hong’s face turned somewhat embarrassed.

"To be honest, Princess, the Butler actually arranged that, but the carriage broke down temporarily, so a smaller one was prepared!"

"The servant didn’t mean it, it’s really... beyond my control!"

She had just finished speaking when the child in her arms started crying loudly, and Tao Hong appeared utterly aggrieved.

Surrounding her, the Butler and servants all stared at her almost accusingly, making it seem as though she was bullying them mother and son.

The Eldest Princess felt disdain and coldly smirked, turning to walk towards the smaller carriage.

Tao Hong gleefully thanked, but the Eldest Princess didn’t acknowledge her.

Having boarded the carriage, preparations were completed.

The convoy set off, the journey was uneventful, and they soon arrived at the temple.

During the praying and wishing.

Old Madam Tao pulled Tao Hong along to kneel in the center, leaving her legitimate daughter-in-law aside.

Even the wetnurse nanny holding the young master knelt closer than her.

The Eldest Princess coldly chuckled, ignoring it.

After praying ended, the group left the temple.

Old Madam Tao pulled her near, smiling as she comforted.

"Don’t mind what happened earlier!"

"She bore the eldest son and brought the child, so it was mainly for the child’s safety, just let her be!"

The Eldest Princess indifferently nodded.

"Mother is right, daughter-in-law remembers!"

Old Madam Tao was very satisfied.

She chatted courteously for a while, then took the young grandson in her arms to amuse.

...

On the return journey, they passed through a bustling street.

Tao Hong saw the dazzling variety on display and eagerly urged Old Madam Tao to get out and browse.

"Look at these cute little toys for sale!"

"Tiger-shaped shoes, cloth tigers, and various children’s items!"

"Let’s buy some for Yuan!"

Old Madam Tao, enjoying the liveliness, immediately called to stop the carriage and took her daughter-in-law to stroll the street.

Tao Hong pushed the Eldest Princess aside, supporting Old Madam Tao to look here and there.

The Eldest Princess tried several times to assist on the other side, yet was consistently rejected outright and covertly.

She couldn’t just leave it at that and could only follow awkwardly behind them.

Latterly, Tao Hong grew increasingly pushy.

She even hung purchased items on her (this was what Yue Er saw).

The Eldest Princess was infuriated, but since this was a street, she had to restrain herself.