Chapter 510 Hard Work
Princess Xuanning accompanied Chen Wan in the imperial garden to appreciate the flowers and feed the koi. When it was almost time for lunch, eunuch Xiao Xizi came to invite her, so Chen Wan went to the imperial study.
Princess Xuanning was very tactful and did not go with them. She had dined with her father at her mother's place, Concubine Zhao, but she didn't even dare to think about dining with the emperor in the imperial study. Even though her mother had been in the palace for twenty years, she had only dined with the emperor in the imperial study once.
When Shen Wan arrived, the imperial meal had already been served. The emperor and Shen Wan, father and daughter, were chatting and laughing while eating. As for a certain master, he was still sitting there scraping food.
Well, he was very satisfied that he was not given steamed buns to give away.
After a trip to the palace, a certain gentleman's eyes almost lost their luster.
The Right Prime Minister requested an audience, and he thought the Emperor was afraid the Prime Minister would find out, so he could just run away. However, in order not to hinder him from reviewing memorials, the Emperor met with the Prime Minister in a side hall and even played two games of chess with great interest...
Eunuch An even sent someone to see if there were any undelivered memorials. Since he had already ordered the prince consort around once, he might as well do it to the end so that the emperor could have some peace of mind tomorrow.
Xie Jingyu, “…”
If it weren't for Queen Song and the Queen Mother in the palace, he would not be at ease if Shen Wan entered the palace alone, and he would never accompany Shen Wan no matter what.
During the meal, a certain gentleman ate a lot of food without saying a word. He acted as if he didn't exist, and the emperor also acted as if he didn't exist. If Chen Wan hadn't glanced at him from time to time, he would have really wondered when he had learned to become invisible.
After the meal, Shen Wan accompanied the emperor for a few steps in the small garden not far from the imperial study before leaving the palace.
In the carriage, Shen Wan saw Xie Jingyu looking depressed. She held his face and asked, "Is reviewing memorials so tiring?"
Xie Jingyu looked at Shen Wan's clear eyes, which were filled with a hint of gloating. He felt his back teeth itching, "Isn't it tiring for the Emperor to order me around whenever he gets the chance?"
Reviewing memorials tires not the body but the mind.
Most memorials are trivial matters. I just need to read a few of them. I flip through one after another, and it's still the same. I will be tired of reading them for a whole morning.
Shen Wan kissed him on the cheek, "Thank you for your hard work, husband."
If he had not accompanied her into the palace, he would not have been ordered around by the emperor.
No.
If he had not married her and was willing to sacrifice his life to save her, the emperor would never have allowed him to help review memorials.
Don’t say you’re so relieved, it’s good enough if you don’t have to be on guard.
After Chen Wan's comfort, a certain master felt that his hard work was worth it. However, he felt that a kiss on the face was not enough. Just when he was about to ask for a kiss, Chen Wan was prepared and covered his mouth with her hand, changing the subject, "Concubine Zhao and Princess Xuanning were particularly enthusiastic towards me today..."
Xie Jingyu pulled Chen Wan's hand away and asked, "Are you worried that they might have something to do with you?"
Shen Wan said, “It’s just that I can’t plot anything, so I find it strange.”
Before she helped Princess Xuanning marry the second young master of the Jing'an Earl's Mansion, Concubine Zhao was not so enthusiastic towards her. Instead, after Princess Xuanning helped the Yun family, she became even more enthusiastic towards her. This is unacceptable.
Xie Jingyu laughed, "You are the emperor's favorite princess and Prince Ling's biological sister. It's normal for Concubine Zhao to be so enthusiastic towards you."
Shen Wan looked at Xie Jingyu, "Are you sure?"
Xie Jingyu said, "It's very likely that Concubine Zhao and the Fourth Prince have given up on fighting for the crown prince position."
If that were the case, then Shen Wan could understand Concubine Zhao and Princess Xuanning's enthusiasm for her.
Concubine Zhao and Queen Song have been fighting in the harem for many years, and the Fourth Prince and Xiao Yun have also been competing for the position of crown prince. Although the Fourth Prince has never had much chance of winning, the Emperor has been reluctant to appoint a crown prince. As long as the position of crown prince is not decided, the Fourth Prince has hope.
Otherwise, given Queen Song's narrow-mindedness, once the Emperor passed away and Xiao Yun ascended the throne, Concubine Zhao and the Fourth Prince would definitely not have a good ending.
If you compete for the position of crown prince, you might be lucky enough. Even if you fail, you will just die a few years earlier.
But things are different now. Xiao Huaijin has returned to his ancestral home. As soon as he returns to the capital, he has the power to compete with Xiao Yun. Concubine Zhao and Concubine Chen have never met each other. The Fourth Prince and Xiao Huaijin have no hatred. In fact, Shen Wan has helped Princess Xuanning, and Princess Xuanning has also helped the Yun family, so there is a basis for mutual closeness.
The Fourth Prince gave up the fight for the throne and instead supported Xiao Huaijin. This not only increased Prince Ling's chances of winning, but also when Xiao Huaijin took that position in the future, the Fourth Prince wouldn't know how much power he would have, but at least Xiao Huaijin would give him the opportunity to be a leisurely and wealthy prince and live a peaceful life.
Concubine Zhao was a smart person. She knew that the Fourth Prince had no hope of competing with Xiao Yun, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and fight. If Xiao Huaijin defeated Xiao Yun, what could the Fourth Prince use to compete with Xiao Huaijin? It was better to think that his life was too long.
A person should know himself.
Since she has chosen to give up, Concubine Zhao will definitely treat Shen Wan as well as she can. She is Prince Ling's only biological sister and the eldest princess who will be second only to the emperor in the future. If she doesn't make friends with her now, she will never be able to reach her level in the future.
However, this was just Xie Jingyu's guess. Shen Wan was skeptical, but the next day, she believed it completely.
Because Concubine Zhao and Jing'an Bo's Mansion gave Shen Wan a big surprise.
Chen Wan had just finished breakfast and took the children out to bask in the sun. As soon as they reached the courtyard, a little maid ran in, panting, "Prince, Princess, at the court this morning, Duke Song, the Left Prime Minister and other court officials asked the Emperor to make Prince Cheng the crown prince. Earl Jing'an stood up and praised Prince Ling, saying that he was more suitable to be the crown prince, and asked the Emperor to make Prince Ling the crown prince..."
This news really stunned Shen Wan.
Xiao Huaijin has been acknowledging his ancestral roots until now. Although all civil and military officials know that he is Xiao Yun's rival, no one has stepped forward to ask the emperor to make Xiao Huaijin the crown prince. Unexpectedly, the first person to step forward was Earl Jing'an.
After the battle for the title of Earl of Jing'an, Xiao Huaijin and Xiao Yun no longer competed secretly for the position of crown prince, but put it in the open.
The Earl of Jing'an even told Duke Song, the Left Prime Minister and others openly that he and the Fourth Prince not only gave up the fight for the crown prince position, but also turned to Xiao Huaijin.
Chen Wan didn't even dare to think about how ugly the faces of Duke Song and others would be at the morning court.
It is no exaggeration to say that Jing'an Bo's move broke one of Xiao Yun's ribs. In the morning court, Xiao Yun looked at Jing'an Bo with eyes that seemed to wish he could pull out his tendons and skin him alive.
When Queen Song learned that the Earl of Jing'an had asked the Emperor to appoint Xiao Huaijin as the crown prince, she was so angry that she wanted to skin Concubine Zhao and the Earl of Jing'an alive.
Princess Xuanning and Princess Shouzhen stabbed each other again.
Princess Shouzhen taunted Princess Xuanning, "Marquis Jing'an asked the Emperor to appoint Prince Ling as the crown prince. He wants to see my brother and Prince Ling fight to the death, so that the Fourth Prince can reap the benefits, right?"
Princess Xuanning chuckled. "A life-and-death struggle requires both parties to be equally matched. Princess Shouzhen thinks too highly of her brother. Can he defeat Prince Ling?"
"Prince Ling has the assistance of Old Tutor Lin and Old Master Pei in literature, and the support of Duke Dingguo and Prince Jingbei in martial arts. He is also beloved by our father. I advise you to give up as soon as possible..."
Princess Shouzhen clenched her fists, "You want my brother to give up the throne? Dream on!"
Princess Xuanning laughed and said, "I was indeed dreaming. Just because you wanted to sting my sister to death with a wasp, King Cheng didn't even have the chance to give up."
"you!"
Princess Shouzhen was furious.
Princess Xuanning walked away with her neck held high like a victorious rooster.
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