Zhao Jiaqi looked at her. She was so far from home, and Fan Laoer had no time to accompany her during the day as he was at the military camp. Her sister-in-law was married, leaving only Fan Xiaofeng and Fan Biao, father and son, both bachelors without wives, so she had no one to confide in.
She touched her belly, thinking that her pregnancy period was similar to hers, and smiled, "My residence is big enough. You and Xudong can move in. We are both pregnant women, and our due dates are close. We can look after each other!"
Pinting was so happy that she directly ordered Xiao Jiu to go back and pack her things. She did not want to live in the desolate general's mansion anymore.
After being happy, she remembered that her elder sister-in-law had called her and asked, "What did elder sister-in-law want with me?"
"You are more familiar with the capital than I am. Do you know where in the capital there are skilled craftsmen? For example, those who excel in making jewelry, or those who make exquisite clothes, or others, as long as they are skilled, it doesn't matter in what aspect."
So that was the matter. Pinting blinked her peach blossom eyes and smiled, "Skilled craftsmen in various industries are all in the imperial palace. Every year, some old ones are weeded out, and some new ones are brought in. Why are you asking this, elder sister-in-law? I have women in my mansion who are good at needlework. If you need them, I can send them to you!"
This Pinting was truly pouring her heart out to her.
"My fief lacks such talent. I want to bring these people in!" As for the real purpose of bringing in these artisans, Zhao Jiaqi did not reveal it.
Pinting was too naive. She was afraid that if she told her the truth, it would trouble her. It was better not to tell her the real inside story and let her be happy for one more day.
"That's easy. I'll write a letter to my mother and ask her to arrange it. Won't this matter be resolved!"
What a big deal it was. The capital was not lacking in any kind of talent, so she immediately went to write the letter.
Pinting's idea was very simple. She thought that with her mother's backing, those artisans would come to her fief from thousands of miles away. However, Zhao Jiaqi had planned more than she thought.
She also wrote a letter to the Imperial Consort, assuring her that any skilled craftsmen who came would be provided with free accommodation in the fief.
Living expenses were secondary. The main thing was to cooperate with the prince's mansion to develop businesses, and they would receive a thirty percent net profit share. She also mentioned the matter of the trade city in the letter, giving a brief explanation of future development and trends.
The goods sold by these artisans would not only be sold in the fief but also in the trade city. With such large orders and temptations, she thought that a group of people might come.
In the evening, Fan Zehao, who had returned from work, learned that Pinting was also there. Thinking of Fan Laoer's listlessness at the military camp today, he first thought that these two couples must have quarreled!
He whispered to Zhao Jiaqi privately, "Wife, did Fan Laoer bully my sister-in-law? If Lao Er dares to bully the princess, you must try to persuade Pinting not to be angry. I'll teach Fan Laoer a lesson to vent her anger!"
Zhao Jiaqi pursed her lips and chuckled. She glanced at the person who was craning her neck to look at the door and raised her chin, "Does Pinting look like she's angry? But today I heard that Pinting is going to take a concubine for Fan Laoer. I don't know what your cousin means by this!"
Take a concubine?
Enjoy the pleasure of having both women?
Fan Zehao grinned, "A foolish person has foolish blessings!"
Hearing this, Zhao Jiaqi tasted something different and retorted, "What, do you want to be that fool too? How about I take a concubine for you, so you can have women on both sides? What do you think?"
Of course, he didn't think so!
Without a second thought, he immediately refused, shaking his head and saying frankly, "Forget it, I can't enjoy this blessing. You are already difficult enough to deal with. If there's another one, I don't know if I'll still be alive!"
Listening to his rambling words, Zhao Jiaqi leaned close to his ear and whispered a threat, "If you dare to find one, I'll send you directly to the palace to serve the Emperor!"
The two of them were whispering as if no one else was there, which made Pinting envious. If her Lao Er were like this, she would be able to sleep with a smile.
"Brother, sister-in-law, can you two go back to your room to talk about love? At least consider my feelings!" Pinting pouted and complained in a bad mood.
Fan Zehao chuckled a few times and said to her, "If you're envious, go find your Lao Er to flirt with. Why be a resentful woman here!"
Pinting was rebutted by her elder brother, so she grabbed Zhao Jiaqi's sleeve and complained silently.
Seeing her elder sister-in-law spread her hands, she snorted and put down Zhao Jiaqi's arm, letting out cold air from her nostrils, "What's there to be envious of? When my Lao Er comes back, let's see how we show our affection and envy you to death!"
Showing affection and dying quickly, this was a classic term from his wife.
Unfortunately, he couldn't say this, or this princess would cry to him.
Speak of the devil.
As soon as he finished speaking, Fan Laoer came with a bundle, smiling and sitting next to Pinting. He directly threw the bundle to Xiao Jiu, "Go, put the clothes away!"
Granny Xu was left at the general's mansion by Pinting. Now he didn't have to look at Granny Xu's face and could sleep with his wife at night. It was great.
Wanting to regain her honor, Pinting linked her arm with Fan Laoer and began to act coy, calling him "brother" and "brother," deliberately provoking Zhao Jiaqi, making her almost vomit her overnight meal.
"You're going too far. Sit properly and eat!" Zhao Jiaqi glared at the person who wouldn't stop and said loudly.
Soon, Qiufen and Xiazhi set the dishes on the table, a balanced mix of meat and vegetables, and nutritious. While eating, the brothers chatted, "Pinting is pregnant, so you must pay attention to the things you need to pay attention to from now on, do you understand!"
Fan Laoer's face turned red, and he lowered his head so much that it almost hit his bowl, and replied in a low voice, "I know, big brother. I won't mess around!"
Fan Zehao raised his eyelids. He was already shy with just this. Where was that sweet mood from before?
A paper tiger, easy to puncture!
He shook his head and continued to add, "Your wife is pregnant, and you have no more entertainment. Do you plan to take a concubine?"
This remark startled everyone at the table, making their ears turn red. Under the table, Zhao Jiaqi kicked him fiercely. As an elder brother, he shouldn't have said such things behind Fan Laoer's back, and there were two women at the table!
He didn't know how to be discreet at all, it was truly astonishing!
Now, Pinting was so shy that she didn't dare to look up, but her ears perked up, and she held her breath waiting for the person beside her to reply.
She hoped that he would not take a concubine, but she also knew that her body was not suitable for any more "exercise." She suddenly felt quite sad and understood why her mother always looked at the window blankly.
She now knew that she was waiting for her father, waiting for warmth!
Fan Xudong looked up in surprise, "Take a concubine for what? I have enough with just Pinting!"
After hearing his words, Pinting was so touched that she almost shed a golden tear. She pursed her lips and ate, as if she were eating plain white rice, but she tasted sweetness.