After everyone left, Chen Yuwei continued to rest in the courtyard, where the sunlight was just right.

The Ministry of the Interior had previously gifted Chen Yuwei a rocking chair, and now she takes advantage of sunny days to bask in the sun.

"Your Majesty, the Third Princess Consort has arrived."

Xia He walked over to Shen Yao and whispered something.

Please come in.

After replying, Chen Yuwei continued to relax in the rocking chair.

When Xilin Jueluo, who was led over by Xia He, saw her mother-in-law, she quickly bowed and greeted her.

"Sit down quickly."

He gestured for Xilinjueluo to sit on the small round stool to the side.

Chen Yuwei asked with a smile why the other party hadn't brought their children.

Lady Xilinjueluo was Yonghu's wife and bore him three sons.

Except for the youngest who is still nursing, the other two can already run and jump.

Chen Yuwei had seen him during the New Year holidays; his chubby face and cute appearance were very similar to Yonghu's when he was a child.

Xilinjueluo smiled shyly, "The two of them have been making a fuss since they entered the palace, and I was afraid that they would disturb my mother's peace and quiet."

Besides, her own prince had only been gone for a few months, and Xilin Jueluo Shi would feel that her mother-in-law must be worried about her son.

Sending two unruly monkeys into the palace at this time would only cause trouble.

Did Xilin Jueluo know that her mother-in-law liked well-behaved and obedient children?

Compared to the children born to her two younger siblings, Wanyan and Zhaojia, Xilinjueluo had given up all hope for her three sons.

Even a biological mother would find it unbearable, let alone a grandmother with many grandchildren.

Xilinjueluo clan was also afraid that their children would not make a good impression on their grandmother, so they tried their best to prevent them from entering the palace.

In reality, Xilin Jueluo was still somewhat presumptuous. Chen Yuwei didn't think the children were being noisy, after all, Yonghu and the others were much more lively when they were younger.

It's probably for the best that we didn't bring them in. The weather isn't warm, and children's immune systems aren't strong enough. If they catch a cold, we'll be the ones who suffer.

Chen Yuwei casually inquired about the situation at the mansion, including the letter Yonghu sent back home. The atmosphere between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was very relaxed.

Just as a palace servant came over, Xia He whispered to Chen Yuwei that the Ninth Prince Consort had good news.

"What just happened?"

Chen Yuwei looked up at Yao Xiahe and received a nod in response.

Xilin Jueluo replied, "Ninth Brother's wife and Ninth Brother have only been married for a short time," and now that she is pregnant, they are extremely lucky.

"Consort Yu should be happy. Just a few days ago she was saying that Lady Suozhuoluo was not feeling well. I didn't expect that she was pregnant," Chen Yuwei said with a smile. She then asked Xia He to prepare a gift and send it to Yongqi and his wife.

This also reminded Xilinjueluo that she planned to tell Wanyan and Zhaojia when she left the palace today, since the three of them were sisters-in-law.

Xilin Jueluo sat in Yikun Palace for a while before getting up and leaving the palace.

After Xilin Jueluo left, Chen Yuwei quickly went back to her inner room and took a nap.

When she woke up and had her meal, she heard someone from the Emperor inviting her over.

Chen Yuwei: Hmm?

"His Majesty wishes to make a southern tour, but wouldn't the time be a bit too tight this year?"

The Southern Tour usually departs in January, and if all goes well, it should return in April or May.

It's almost March now, and by the time we get back from the south it will be hot.

Furthermore, with war still raging outside, it seems a bit excessive for Hongli to go and enjoy himself in the south at this time.

Chen Yuwei thought to herself that Hongli really knew how to bring up the most sensitive topics.

Why did you have to go on this southern tour when you were perfectly fine staying in the palace? Couldn't you have waited until things were settled in the court first?

Hongli had clearly been planning the southern tour for a long time. In addition, the army in the Hui region was making good progress. If nothing unexpected happened, it was only a matter of time before the rebellion was quelled.

Since that's the case, there's nothing wrong with him taking the opportunity to make a southern tour.

Furthermore, "Khoja and Fuling'a have been married off to the south for several years, and every time I receive a letter from them, I miss them more and more. Wei'er, don't you want to see them?"

Chen Yuwei: ...Hongli, you're such a dog!

Unexpectedly, this person used his two daughters as an excuse to leave. Get out!

She secretly wished she could strangle Hongli, and Chen Yuwei's expression became even more strained.

"Of course I want to, but Khoja and Fuling'a just had their child."

"I am truly worried that going like this will affect their recovery."

Chen Yuwei didn't indulge Hongli, thinking to herself that now that the South was in the position of Khoja and Fuling'a, they should definitely welcome Hongli's arrival as the host.

At that time, things will probably get chaotic in the south, and Khoja and Fulin will have a chance to rest and recuperate.

As the saying goes, "You love your own child," and Chen Yuwei's words implied her disagreement with Hongli's decision to make a southern tour at this time.

For the first time, the two failed to reach a consensus, which angered not only Chen Yuwei but also Hongli.

Why stop him? The Imperial Noble Consort wasn't like this before. Did Wei'er's personality change after she became the Imperial Noble Consort?

Unable to find approval from Chen Yuwei, Hongli turned to Consort Yu to satisfy his desires.

Consort Yu: ...?

Consort Yu didn't understand why the Emperor had summoned her, but seeing Hongli's unhappy face, she immediately understood her purpose.

It's all about making the emperor happy.

Simple~

Consort Yu used all her charm to make Hongli smile again.

He patted Consort Yu's wrist and told her about the points of his argument with the Imperial Noble Consort, clearly hoping to get her support.

Consort Yu was not stupid; she understood why the Imperial Noble Consort did not want to go on the southern tour.

Even if it were her, she wouldn't want to go there; the group of people in the south are incredibly good at flattering others.

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