The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chapter 198 Returning to Mother’s Home

After the confinement period, Xu Keke started to move around again.

Regardless of anything else, I have to go back to my mother's house first and take the child to meet his grandparents and uncle.

When I went out, Chu Musheng had not returned from the palace yet.

Manager Yao asked the coachman in the mansion to prepare the carriage.

Xu Keke and Nanny Wang were sitting in the front carriage, holding the child.

Dingdang, Anxiang, and the little prince's wet nurse were sitting in the back car.

Sheng Er brought his guard team to escort them.

The carriage moved forward steadily. Xu Ke lifted the curtain and looked at the bustling scene on the street, his heart full of emotion.

I haven't left the palace for a month or two. When I think back to everything that happened before giving birth, it all seems so far away.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the gate of Xu's house.

I sent a message to the Xu family before coming.

At this time, the second master and the second mistress were waiting at the door early. When they saw the carriage stop, they hurried forward to greet it.

Xu Keke got off the carriage holding the child, while Nanny Wang carefully protected her.

The second wife hurried forward to take the child.

"My dear girl, I've been waiting for you to come."

The second master also came over and looked at the child in his wife's arms.

It was so rare that he took it from the second wife.

Xu Ke smiled slightly.

"Dad, Mom, your daughter is back to see you."

The second wife smiled from ear to ear and nodded politely to Nanny Wang.

"Didn't the prince come with us?"

Nanny Wang answered with a smile.

"Our prince is still busy in the palace. I wonder if he will be free to come here today."

"No problem, Your Majesty, business matters are urgent. Please come in!"

The second master held the child tightly and invited Sheng Er and the others to go in together.

Sheng Er and the others were not polite either, mainly to protect the princess and the little prince.

"Look at this child, how handsome he is."

The second master walked and talked, his face full of relief.

My son is still young and doesn’t have a grandson to hold, so it would be nice to hold his grandson first.

After entering the palace, Butler Liu called the palace guards to go to the courtyard specially used to entertain male guests.

The second mistress and the second master brought Nanny Wang and Xu Keke into the main hall.

The family sat down and were talking when Xu Keke's younger brother Xu Chaoran walked in.

"Sister, you're back. I came to see my nephew."

Xu Keke touched Xu Chaoran's head.

"Little brother, don't you have to go to the academy to study today?"

"Second sister, I asked for leave from the teacher just to stay home and look after my nephew."

At this time, the child was already in the second wife's arms, and she said to Xu Chaoran with a smile.

"Ran'er, come and look at your little nephew. Who do you think he looks like?"

Xu Chaoran stood beside his mother and watched carefully for a long time.

"Mom, my nephew looks like the prince's brother-in-law..."

Xu Keke couldn't help laughing.

"Little brother, Prince is Prince, and brother-in-law is brother-in-law. Don't call them both consecutively. From now on, just call me brother-in-law. Remember?"

Xu Chaoran nodded.

"Then call me Prince Second Brother-in-law? I have an older brother-in-law!"

Speaking of the eldest brother-in-law, the second wife explained.

“Today we didn’t invite Uncle Xie and his family to come over, and this is the first time Xuan Ge’er has returned to his grandfather’s house.

We don't want too many people to disturb Xuan Ge'er's sleep. This baby wants to sleep most of the time!"

Xu Ke nodded.

"That's fine. Xuan is still young. When he grows up, he can play with his cousins."

At this time, Nanny Ding also came from the kitchen and chatted with Nanny Wang, Dingdang, Anxiang, the wet nurse and others.

Everyone sat together, talking about the little prince's interesting stories, and there was constant laughter.

Near noon, Chu Musheng brought Sheng Wu over.

When the second master heard the report from the doorman, he hurried out to respectfully welcome the Regent.

"Your subordinate welcomes His Majesty."

Chu Musheng gave him a false helping hand.

"Father-in-law, there's no need to be so polite. I came here specially for the family dinner."

"Your Highness, please come in, please come in."

The second master followed Chu Musheng and walked towards Xu Mansion at a slower pace than him.

Chu Musheng walked into the main hall, and the Second Madam, Xu Chaoran, Madam Ding and others stood up and saluted again.

Please invite Chu Musheng to sit in the main seat.

Chu Musheng finished his polite words before looking at Xu Keke.

"I'm sorry, something happened at court and kept the princess waiting for so long."

Xu Keke took the teacup from the tray brought by the maid and handed it to Chu Musheng.

"It's okay. I didn't wait long. Your Highness has finished his political affairs."

Chu Musheng took the teacup, took a sip, put it down, and said:

"I'm done with my work for now. Being able to have a family dinner with my parents-in-law is a bit of comfort in this busy schedule."

The second lady spoke with a smile.

"Our Xu family is honored that Your Highness has come. We don't have much to offer in this mansion, so I hope Your Highness will not be dissatisfied."

Chu Musheng waved his hand gently.

"Mother-in-law, you are too kind. It is great that I can feel the warmth of home here."

Xu Chaoran couldn't hold back.

"Brother-in-law, can I go to the palace to play with my nephew in the future?"

Chu Musheng looked at his expectant eyes and nodded in response:

"Of course, you can come anytime you want."

Xu Chaoran was very excited after hearing this, and the second master scolded him lightly.

"Don't be rude. The prince is busy with affairs, please don't disturb him."

Chu Musheng said with a smile.

"Father-in-law, please don't blame me. It's a good thing for Chaoran to be more lively. Besides, Chaoran and Xuan'er are close relatives."

After chatting for a while, the family dinner began.

Everyone moved to the banquet hall.

There aren't many people here, just the prince, princess, second master, second lady, Xu Chaoran, Nanny Wang, and the wet nurse.

Nanny Ding, Dingdang, Anxiang and others went to another room to eat.

The guards in Prince Sheng's mansion also set up another table.

Delicious dishes were served on the table, and the second master drank with Chu Musheng.

The second wife held the child and greeted Xu Keke and Nanny Wang.

The second master picked up the wine glass.

"Your Majesty, I offer you a toast. Thank you for taking care of Coco."

Chu Musheng also raised his glass.

"You are very polite, father-in-law. Keke is a virtuous woman, and she has given birth to my son. I shall cherish him."

Xu Ke looked at the two of them with a smile.

"Daddy, Prince, please drink less wine and eat more food."

The second wife teased the child in her arms.

"This child is really good-looking, with eyebrows and eyes like a prince and a mouth like Coco."

Nanny Wang echoed from the side.

"The young master will surely be a handsome and extraordinary person in the future."

Xu Chaoran said while eating:

"Sister, is it fun in the palace?"

Xu Keke tapped his head gently.

"You only know how to play. You should read more books and learn some skills, or you won't be outdone by your nephew in the future."

The Second Master and the Second Madam sighed inwardly upon hearing this.

There is no comparison. Your Highness was born to be someone that no one else can surpass in their lifetime.

Chu Musheng smiled.

"Chaoran is still young, and it's his nature to love playing, but he can't neglect his studies."

Xu Chaoran nodded.

"I know, brother-in-law."

Xu Chaoran looked at the wine in their glasses and wanted to toast his brother-in-law.

But he knew his parents would definitely object, so he kept silent.

Xu Chaoran quite likes this prince brother-in-law, and he is always very kind to her every time she sees him.

The second master had a good alcohol tolerance and he drank with Chu Musheng, chatting and laughing.

Xu Keke then thought of her shameless grandmother and asked the Second Madam in a low voice.

"Mother, didn't they say the old lady from the main house moved in? Why didn't I see her?"

The second wife glanced at the prince and the second master and shook her head.

"Let's not talk about it. The old lady has gone back to the main house these days."

Xu Keke said, "Oh!"

Since her mother didn't want to say more, she didn't ask. She would ask Dingdang and Anxiang to find out and she would know.