Jiang Xuesui laughed hysterically.
The Jiang family had searched far and wide for famous doctors, but none could fully cure Jiang Xuesui. Jiang Shaohua was busy urging the Ministry of Rites to prepare all the ceremonies for the Crown Prince's enthronement. Wen Qiao was also occupied all day with the reconstruction of the river embankment in the southern outskirts of the city.
Jiang Xuesui found it boring to stay home alone. Old Madam Wen, Lady Zhu, and Lady Yu no longer needed to enter the palace frequently, so during the day they would have maids and servants harness the carriage to pick up Jiang Xuesui and bring her over. When Wen Qiao returned from the Shuntian Prefecture office, the young couple would have dinner together at the mansion and then go home.
Lady Zhu was very strict in managing the household. Jiang Xuesui played foolishly all day at Duke Xiangguo's Mansion and suffered no grievances. Moreover, Xie Nongyu had deeply regretted calling Jiang Xuesui a "little fool" that day. She personally made a small cloth bag from Shu brocade for Jiang Xuesui to wear across her body, filled it every day with snacks Jiang Xuesui loved, played with her, and taught her to read and write.
Xie Nongyu's own scholarship wasn't great, but she gained immense satisfaction from teaching Jiang Xuesui. Whether she taught Jiang Xuesui to recite a simple poem or write a few characters, Jiang Xuesui would look at her with admiration, as if to say, "You're so amazing!" Every day she had to listen to Jiang Xuesui's endless praise. Even when Xie Nongyu made terrible-tasting pastries, Jiang Xuesui would eat them enthusiastically. When Xie Nongyu embroidered an ugly handkerchief for her husband, Jiang Xuesui would praise her embroidery skills to the skies. When Xie Nongyu napped, Jiang Xuesui insisted on sharing the bed, snuggling up to her fragrant and soft, and even tucking in the quilt that Xie Nongyu had kicked off.
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