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Oh, I want to give Mommy a gift when she gives birth. I wonder what I should give her?

Lucy's eyes suddenly sparkle. Rocking chair! Perfect! She had yet to see a rocking chair here, and it was such a basic thing, perfect for rocking babies.

I need to sketch it and take the sketch to a carpenter to have it made.Lucy tilts her head puzzled. How long would it take to be made? Lucy bites her lip.

Oh, I should probably have something made for the babies as well. Maybe I could have rattles made?Or blocks? But the varnish or paint might be harmful. Lucy shoves a cookie in her mouth, tilting her head. After swallowing, Lucy mutters. ”I wish I could go shopping”

”If Little mistress wants to go to the shops. Little Mistress should request it of Imperial Prince Jing” Selena says, making Lucy jump.

”Selena, you awake,” Lucy says, tugging her quilt to cover the snack pile. Selena snorts, pulling it back. ”It'd be hard to sleep with so much rustling, hmm,” Selena says, sitting on the side of the bed. ”Anyway, it's not unreasonable for you to leave the manor with an appropriate escort,” Selena says, returning snacks back to the bag.

”But, Mommy can't,” Lucy says, furrowing her eyebrows. ”Concubine Meng is a concubine. it would be improper for her to leave her courtyard without reason, let alone being alone to show herself in public,” Selena explains.

”Lady Mother Isabelle goes out. She takes Big sis Lena to visit her friends” Lucy says.Selena nods. ”Lady Isabelle is a Consort. Her status and family background allow more privileges,” Selena says. Lucy puffs up her cheeks. So ridiculous. Mom is the legitimate daughter of Duke Meng. Her background grinds that merchant family to dust. Lucy sighs.

Favor, and profit. Duke Meng felt Mom was a disgrace, while Lady Isabelle's family treated her as a treasure. If she was unhappy it would affect the business deals between Papa and her family.

If not for Uncle Ru, and Aunt Mei caring about Mommy, she would have zero support in this Palace beside Lucy. Lucy shakes her head, choosing not to think of it. ”Sent Papa a note, then. I want to go shopping” Lucy says, sneakily grabbing a wrapped cake.

Mmmm, Lemon! So yummy! Lucy licks her lips after finishing it off. Now I want peanut butter cookies. Wonder if Chef Janice could do that. Lucy lay back, thinking of good snacks. It's a good thing I have void whatever or else I'd weight as much as an elephant by now.

Selena sighs, watching the child who'd wandered off into her own thoughts again. ”Sleep, little mistress,” Selena says, covering Lucy with the quilt