latelenovela Chapter 370 Letter
Chapter 370 Letter
Occasionally, Su Nuannuan would go out for a stroll to get some fresh air. However, her activities were very limited, confined to the mansion itself.
The reason for this was that she simply couldn't stand Jinse's constant nagging and advice in her ear. Jinse always earnestly advised her to go out more and not stay cooped up in the house all day, but Su Nuannuan thought it was fine and didn't see anything wrong with it.
Compared to other seasons, Su Nuannuan was more respectful than fond of winter in Huiyang City. She preferred to curl up in a warm house like a lazy cat during the cold winter, enjoying the peace and tranquility. After all, she had become quite the homebody by now.
However, the situation would be completely different in the capital. Winters in the capital are much warmer than those in Huiyang City, with bustling markets, vibrant streets, and all sorts of interesting activities. If Su Nuannuan were in the capital, she probably wouldn't be able to stay quietly at home like she does now.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded outside the door. Then, Li Desheng, holding a letter and beaming, trotted in.
"Your Majesty, a letter has arrived from the capital!" Li Desheng exclaimed excitedly.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan immediately put down the calligraphy brush she was writing with and quickly turned her gaze to the letter in Li Desheng's hand. A sense of anticipation welled up in her heart; she wondered what kind of news this letter would bring.
Upon seeing this, Li Desheng quickly stepped forward and respectfully handed the letter in his hand to Su Nuannuan with both hands.
Su Nuannuan took the envelope, opened it deftly, and carefully took out the letter inside. Unfolding the letter, she immediately recognized it as her mother's handwriting.
Su Nuannuan eagerly began reading the letter, her eyes glued to every word, afraid of missing any important information. She quickly finished reading both pages.
The letter contained a wealth of information, mainly divided into two parts. First, it told Su Nuannuan some good news: the Empress had successfully given birth to a prince, and the Emperor had already named him Crown Prince! This was undoubtedly a joyous occasion and a significant event for the entire Azure Kingdom.
The second matter concerns the division of the Zhenguo Duke's mansion.
The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has officially split up. The eldest son, Su Heng, has been enfeoffed as the Marquis of Ding'an and has his own residence. After Gu Sangyan gave birth to Su Cheng'an, the family moved to the Marquis of Ding'an's residence, though they would occasionally return for a few days' stay.
The second son, Su Huan, inherited the title of heir apparent of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and continued to remain there.
The third son, Su Yuan, was a royal merchant who also held a position in the Ministry of Revenue. His main responsibility was to help the emperor generate revenue and replenish the national treasury. Of course, he also had his own residence.
In general, this division of the family didn't bring about any major changes; it simply meant that everyone now had a clear place to belong. Moreover, the reason for the division wasn't due to a bad relationship between the mother-in-law and daughters-in-law. On the contrary, the Duchess of Zhenguo wasn't the type to nag her daughters-in-law or impose rules on them, and all three daughters-in-law were very filial and got along very well with each other.
However, if the division of the family property was not clearly defined, there would always be those arrogant and ignorant people who would cause trouble for the eldest and third sons. In order to solve this problem once and for all, after careful consideration, the Duke of Zhenguo resolutely decided to divide the family property.
In this era, dividing a family property was no simple matter. It wasn't just about people moving out and dividing some assets; it also required reporting to the government. Moreover, for officials with titles like the Duke of Zhenguo, it meant submitting a memorial to the emperor.
Su Nuannuan put down the letter in her hand, looked up and smiled and said, "Jinse, Li Desheng, go to the storeroom and see if there is any suitable fabric or fur for the baby. Once you find it, have Tingxue make a few sets of clothes for the baby."
Then, she turned to Li Desheng and continued to instruct, "Also, Li Desheng, go to the jewelry shop run by Jianping and have a pure gold longevity lock made. As for the design of this longevity lock, I will give it to you later."
Upon hearing this, Li Desheng quickly bowed and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, has the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion added any new members?"
Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and replied, "It's not the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, but the Emperor. At the end of last month, Her Majesty the Empress gave birth to the Crown Prince smoothly."
"That's wonderful! The Emperor finally has an empress!" Li Desheng said excitedly, his voice trembling slightly.
The birth of the crown prince means that the Azure Kingdom has a worthy successor.
"This servant will do it right now!" Li Desheng said impatiently. Before he finished speaking, he dashed out like an arrow and rushed straight towards the warehouse.
Seeing this, Jinse was overjoyed. She smiled and bowed to Su Nuannuan, then whispered, "Tingxue, take good care of Her Highness." After saying that, Jinse also walked quickly towards the storeroom, her steps as light as if she were walking on clouds.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on becoming a grandmother!" Upon seeing this, Tingxue quickly bowed and offered her congratulations to Su Nuannuan.
"Yes! I'm a grandmother now, and the Empress Dowager is an imperial grandmother too," Su Nuannuan said with a happy smile.
However, her joy did not last long, and was soon replaced by a trace of worry. She sighed softly and murmured to herself, "I just wonder when Jingcheng will be able to let me be a grandmother in the true sense of the word."
Seeing her mistress suddenly become so melancholy, Tingxue was at a loss for words to comfort her, so she chose to remain silent to avoid saying anything that might upset her mistress even more.
Su Nuannuan handed the letter and envelope to Tingxue. Tingxue understood immediately and quickly took out a copper basin from under a table. This copper basin was obviously prepared specifically for this purpose.
Tingxue lit the candle, then placed the letter and envelope over the flame, watching them gradually ignite. The flames licked the paper, wisps of black smoke rising, while Su Nuannuan quietly observed it all.
The letter and envelope burned rapidly in the fire, turning to ashes, and the last spark gradually died out. Tingxue waited until all the papers had turned to ash before putting away the copper basin, making sure no trace was left.
This has always been Su Nuannuan's habit; no matter who the letter writer is, she will handle all letters in this way after reading them. She absolutely does not want to leave any leverage for those with ill intentions to attack her and her two children.
This habit stemmed from a TV series she watched in her past life. In that series, even an ordinary letter could bring endless trouble to the protagonist. The protagonist might think there was nothing wrong with their letter, but in the eyes of those who were deliberately looking for trouble, every word and every sentence could be misinterpreted and exploited.
Su Nuannuan knew all too well the treacherous nature of people; even the most ordinary greeting could be used against her by those with ulterior motives. Therefore, she preferred to be cautious rather than risk putting herself and her children in unnecessary trouble.