"Handkerchief!" Xiao Yan stared at Ji Yunhuan gloomily and said dissatisfiedly, "You gave my handkerchief to someone else."
"I gave it to you, it's not worth anything." Facing Xiao Yan's accusing gaze, Ji Yunhuan could only say, "Can I embroider another one for you?"
Xiao Yan was finally satisfied. After lunch was served, he lay on the bed like a big boss and insisted that Ji Yunhuan feed him. Ji Yunhuan didn't know what he was angry about and could only coax him in a soft voice.
Yuling was boiling medicine outside the house, and Xia Yang was serving her inside. Even he felt that "Yun Fengyi" was being unreasonable. His arm was not injured, so why couldn't he eat by himself and had to be fed by His Highness?
But His Highness didn't seem angry at all. He was busy running around and was extremely attentive. He was simply doting on her to no end.
After eating and drinking, Xiao Yan frowned, drank the medicine, and fell drowsy.
Ji Yunhuan could only lie on the bed with him. Xiao Yan rubbed Xiaoyun's hand and whispered, "When we return tomorrow, I will go to see the emperor. Don't worry, I will never let her hurt you in the slightest."
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The next day, Xiao Yan brought Sun Jiayi and Lin Liangyuan to meet the emperor.
The emperor has been in a bad mental state since his last coma. Concubine Wu has been taking care of him in Zhengyang Palace and has been inseparable from the emperor.
Lin Wan'er knew that this was her only chance. If she couldn't bring down Sun Jiayi, she would definitely be killed by Sun Jiayi. If she lost her life, she would lose everything.
The two men argued loudly in Zhengyang Palace. The emperor was so angry that he slammed the table and said angrily:
"Shut up, A Yan. I had high hopes for you, but you can't even manage your own backyard. I'm really disappointed."
Xiao Yan lowered his head, a mocking smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. If he really managed his own backyard well and dealt with Sun Jiayi without authorization, the emperor would protect Sun Jiayi instead.
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent. I beg your instructions, Father."
The emperor waved his hand impatiently. "These are all minor matters. The most important thing right now is the peace talks. General Wu has already arrived in the Great Khanate, and he has sent a secret letter over eight hundred miles. Yesterday, I asked you to discuss the terms of the peace talks, and all the princes have made suggestions. But you, however, have gotten stuck in a woman's nest and can't get out!"
Xiao Yan slowly knelt down and said, "I haven't left Qianhe Palace for a long time. I really don't have any good ideas. My third, fourth, and fifth brothers are in their prime, with sharp minds and advisors to offer advice. They can all help Father relieve his worries. I am not the only one who can help."
The emperor snorted coldly, looking unhappy, but in his heart he had more trust in the eldest prince.
He was well versed in the art of maintaining balance as an emperor, and deliberately provoked several princes to fight with each other, so as to preserve his dignity and power. However, the princes were too active, which made him quite unhappy.
Instead, the eldest prince stayed out of the matter, which made him feel more at ease.
"Since the princess is jealous and immoral, then..."
Concubine Wu came in with a bowl of medicine and interrupted the emperor. "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. The imperial physician said that anger is harmful to your health. I will help you drink the medicine. If it gets cold, the medicinal properties will dissipate."
The emperor drank the medicine, and Concubine Wu fed him a candied fruit and said softly:
"In my humble opinion, this matter shouldn't be a big deal. Jealousy between women is common. Sun is the prince's consort and holds a noble status. It's not a big deal for a childless lady to have her appearance damaged."
"If we depose the prince's consort, who was personally appointed by His Majesty, for this reason, wouldn't it be a laughing stock if word got out? It would also be bad for the eldest prince's reputation. People who don't know the truth might think he's unfilial!"
The emperor nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. "It is indeed not appropriate to make a scene about what happens in the harem. Ah Yan, take the princess back home and discipline her properly. Don't let her cause any more trouble. I will arrange for you to have a few good ladies and concubines in the future. You won't be wronged."
Sun Jiayi kowtowed repeatedly to the Emperor and Concubine Wu, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I know I was wrong. I will behave myself in the future and will not be jealous again."
Lin Wan'er let out a shrill scream with a disfigured face. She wanted to pounce on Sun Jiayi and scratch her face, but someone blocked her mouth and dragged her out.
"How dare you make a noise in front of His Majesty? Lin Liangyuan really doesn't know the rules. The eldest prince should also be disciplined."
"My beloved concubine, your words make sense. I am tired. Today's business ends here. Please withdraw."
Xiao Yan stood up and took his leave. He knew that the emperor would not punish Sun Jiayi, so there was no point in saying more.
Sun Jiayi was moved to a remote courtyard, with Xiaoqing as the only one left to serve her. The courtyard was guarded by people all around, making it impenetrable.
Lin Wan'er still lived in the original courtyard. Her appearance was ruined and she looked a little crazy. She often scratched the faces of the palace maids and was basically locked in the courtyard and never came out.
Wenlan moved into the main hall of Yihe Palace and took care of the backyard for Xiao Yan. From then on, she had the final say in Yihe Palace, and she could finally suppress Sun Jiayi.
She walked around Sun Jiayi excitedly and finally got rid of her anger. After that, she put Sun Jiayi out of her mind and focused on having fun with Xiaoyun.
That night, Xiao Yan went to Xiaozhu Garden as usual, but was driven out by Ji Yunhuan.
"You should go to Wen Liangyuan, even if it's just for show. You let her live in the main hall. If you don't give her some favors, with her temper, she will definitely not be able to control the people below."
Xiao Yan snorted coldly, "You always think about her in everything, why don't you pay so much attention to me?"
Ji Yunhuan was already very skilled at coaxing Xiao Yan. She stood on tiptoe and kissed Xiao Yan on the face, then started to say nice words.
"If I have ten thoughts and nine of them are devoted to Your Highness, how else do you expect me to devote my attention? I know Your Highness doesn't like Wen Lan. When I ascend the throne in the future, I will ask Your Highness to set her free. The Wen family wholeheartedly follows Your Highness. I believe this is also Master Wen's wish."
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