Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite-Chapter 422: Deep Affection Between Mother and Son

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: Deep Affection Between Mother and Son

A group of people walked for half a day before finally returning to the Imperial City.

In this harsh winter, neither the Empress Dowager nor the Emperor wanted to gather.

So, each returned to their own palace and did not go out again.

Although the Imperial Concubine Yi had prepared many things, none were put to use.

Therefore, Lin Wanyi and Consort Qian also returned to their own palaces.

When Lin Wanyi stepped into the gates of Yihua Palace again, the Second Prince had already been waiting for a long time.

"Mother!"

The half-grown child rushed towards Lin Wanyi’s direction.

Initially, there was a lot of joy in seeing Lin Wanyi, but upon seeing her expression and figure, there was a deep concern!

"Mother, are you ill? Why have you become so thin?"

The Second Prince’s question was exactly what Nanny Du wanted to ask.

They were living quite comfortably at the Prince’s Residence.

They thought Lin Wanyi would be the same, but looking at her now, it seemed she had no one to care for her.

Could it be that there was a quarrel between her and the Emperor?

A string of questions had not yet been spoken when Lin Wanyi reached out and touched the Second Prince’s head.

"You’ve grown taller and bigger, clearly only four months have passed, but it looks like you’ve grown a lot, indeed children grow fast. In two or three more years, you might be as tall as your mother."

Lin Wanyi’s words pulled the Second Prince back to when he first came to Lin Wanyi.

At that time, he was as weak as Lin Wanyi is now.

Suddenly, he was reminded of the past.

He couldn’t help but throw himself into Lin Wanyi’s embrace, speaking with a hint of tears.

"I really miss you, Mother."

"Good child, Mother misses you too."

The mother and son stood under the corridor, speaking for quite a while, and Xia An, worried about Lin Wanyi’s health,

quickly said,

"Second Prince, whatever you wish to say, let’s say it inside, Her Ladyship cannot withstand the cold."

Reminded by her, the Second Prince finally realized.

He said somewhat regretfully,

"It’s my fault for being too excited, Mother, please go inside and sit."

So, he led Lin Wanyi towards the main hall.

And in doing so, he completely forgot about the little ones behind him. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The others were slightly overlooked, but the Fifth Prince could not stand being ignored the most.

Immediately, he began to howl,

"Brother, Brother... Consort..."

Now, he was almost a year and a half old, able to say some simple words.

But to string together a coherent sentence was still beyond him.

Then he stretched his chubby little hand towards the Second Prince.

The meaning couldn’t be clearer.

He wanted the Second Prince to hold him.

Nanny Du looked on, her eyes crinkling in amusement, and quickly said,

"The Fifth Prince and the Second Prince are indeed close. It’s only been a few days since they last saw each other, and they already miss each other so much. Truly good brothers."

The Second Prince always had a special affection for this lively and particularly active little brother.

So he reached out and took him from the nanny’s arms.

But it must be said, the Fifth Prince was really heavy.

Chubby, like an iron ball, weighing down his hand.

So, he hadn’t held him for long when the Second Prince "teased" him and said,

"Fifth Brother, you should eat less. If you continue like this, Second Brother won’t be able to carry you."

The Fifth Prince, seeming not to understand, cupped the Second Prince’s face and planted a big kiss.

His clear drool still imprinted on his cheek, he laughed to himself.

Such a scene amused everyone.

No matter how big the wind and snow outside, returning to Yihua Palace, it always felt like coming home.

Inside the main hall, the floor heating and hot spring water had long been prepared.

So, Lin Wanyi felt as if she had entered a springtime realm.

Feeling much relieved inside, accompanied by the Second Prince and the children,

plus having had a good nap on the way back, she was in good spirits.

She specially pulled the Second Prince to sit beside her and inquired in detail about his recent situation.

"How is life at the Prince’s Residence? Are you accustomed to it? Has the Imperial Concubine Yi troubled you? Is the Third Prince easy to get along with? Are there any unsatisfactory servants? It’s getting cold, do you have enough clothes?"

At this moment, Lin Wanyi was the very image of a worrying mother concerned for her child.

The Second Prince listened warmly in his heart.

He naturally answered every question without missing a beat.

"Mother, rest assured, I am quite accustomed to life at the Prince’s Residence. I’m surrounded by familiar people, and with Nanny Du and Xiao Luzi there, I’m living just as comfortably as at Yihua Palace. As for clothes, Grandmother sent four more sets last month, and I haven’t even worn them all. They are lined with fine velvet, very warm."

"Regarding the Third Prince and the Imperial Concubine Yi, I never provoke them, and they, seeing I have no ambitions, naturally don’t mind me much."

The Second Prince spoke subtly, but Lin Wanyi understood.

No ambitions, which ambitions could they be?

Naturally, it referred to having no aspirations for the throne.

If he had, or if it were the Fifth Prince at the Prince’s Residence, perhaps not even bones would be left.

Thinking of the Dong Family’s catastrophe, Lin Wanyi felt an unresolved sadness.

The Second Prince and others were in the palace, but knew very little of outside affairs.

Lin Wanyi had thought the Imperial Concubine Yi would gossip with the Second Prince about it.

But surprisingly, he knew nothing about the Dong Family incident.

However, not knowing for now was a good thing, saving him from unnecessary worry.

So, she shifted the conversation to other matters.

"How about your studies now? Are you still practicing equestrian archery daily? How do you find the tutor your father assigned? Are you earnest about it?"

"It’s all good, it’s all good. Shi Ying is two years older than me, but he’s very mature. With him around, I’ve improved a lot, whether in reading or equestrian archery."

"Good, as long as you maintain focus. Your father wouldn’t choose the wrong person for you."

The Second Prince replied with a smile.

"Mother, just be at ease, I have grown up. I will take good care of myself. Once I can set up my own residence outside the palace, I’ll invite you to visit for a few days. The world outside is so fascinating, and I long for it; surely Mother will like it too~"

He spoke with animated expressions, and Lin Wanyi was pleased to hear it.

Since returning to Yihua Palace, she had felt much more at ease.

The Second Prince had a day off today, so he stayed by Lin Wanyi’s side the whole time.

Sometimes they talked and joked, sometimes he accompanied his younger siblings, showing quite the demeanor of an elder brother.

It wasn’t until the night grew deep that the Second Prince had to bid farewell.

"The wind and snow outside are still heavy. Remember to soak your feet in hot water once you return, so you don’t catch a cold. Waking early to study in winter is harder, please take good care, and make sure to keep warm, understood?"

Such words, repeated over and over, Lin Wanyi kept e