Yan Zhili lowered her eyes slightly and said, "What are you thinking?"
Yan Shujin hesitated for a moment before asking, "Did Consort Liu's father offend your uncle? Or did Consort Liu offend your uncle?"
"I don't know," Yan Zhili said. "I did suggest giving your cousin a title, but your uncle refused."
Yan Zhili did not like Consort Liu. Back when Consort Liu's father was still alive, she was not as obedient as she is now. Therefore, he was never close to Consort Liu's two children. But they were his nephew and niece after all, and he also had to think about the children's future.
What if her eldest brother ultimately chooses Consort Liu's son as his heir, and he holds a grudge against Baojie because of his younger sister? Even if he isn't Consort Liu's son, she's still a half-sister on one side and a cousin on the other. The difference in their relationship is obvious. What if those people make things difficult for her daughter to vent their anger for their half-sister?
Therefore, Yan Zhili's suggestion to grant a title to Consort Liu's daughter was also driven by personal motives.
Yan Shujin asked, "Did Liu Fei's father and uncle have any conflicts? How did he die?"
“He died on the battlefield, there were no conflicts between them, your uncle trusted him, and he was capable,” Yan Zhili said. “Any other questions?”
Yan Shujin shrugged and said, "I know, it must be that my uncle doesn't like Consort Liu."
"Don't worry about what your uncle does in the backyard." Yan Zhili liked his daughter's cleverness, but he was also afraid that she was too smart. There were some things he didn't want to say at this time, but he had to: "He is your uncle, but he is also the emperor now."
Yan Zhili looked at his daughter's blank eyes, not knowing how to explain, and simply said, "Baojie, your uncle's house is no longer the same courtyard as before, his house is the whole world."
“But Uncle is still Uncle.” Yan Shujin felt a tightness in her chest. “Aunt is still Aunt, and Grandma is still Grandma, but…”
Yan Shujin wanted to say that the house had simply gotten bigger, but she couldn't quite bring herself to say it.
Yan Zhili sighed and said, "Sister Bao, your uncle used to only have to take care of our family, but now he has to take care of everyone in the world, and there are many bad people among them who are waiting for your uncle to make a mistake... Your uncle has it very hard, do you understand?"
Yan Shujin opened her mouth, but said nothing.
Yan Zhili also felt that it was a bit early to tell Yan Shujin these things, but he had to remind her: "He is your uncle, but he is not just your uncle anymore. He is the emperor of everyone and the master of this world. You must always remember this."
“But…” Yan Shujin found it hard to accept. She knew about aristocratic families and powerful figures, and she accepted it quickly because none of those things involved her family. But now it was her uncle.
Yan Zhili hardened her heart and said, "When your uncle was just your uncle, even if we did a lot of wrong things, your uncle would just get angry and at most split up the family."
Yan Shujin nodded: "But neither Father nor I would do anything wrong."
“But your uncle is the emperor now. If we do anything wrong, he will kill us.” Yan Zhili stared into Yan Shujin’s eyes and said, “Remember that?”
Yan Shujin's face was pale, and she felt her back was soaked with cold sweat, giving her a chilling feeling.
Yan Zhili said, "Remember what I said today, and don't tell anyone, or we will all die."
Yan Shujin's eyes reddened: "Father... after Uncle becomes the emperor, he can control everyone's lives, right?"
“Yes.” Yan Zhili got up and walked to his daughter’s side, and said in a low voice, “Don’t be afraid. He is your uncle and my own brother, so as long as you don’t do anything that crosses his bottom line, there will be no problem.”
Yan Shujin opened her mouth to ask a question, but Yan Zhili interrupted her: "Baojie, I believe you know what I'm talking about. But you must remember that some things are better left unsaid. Once you say them out loud, they are no longer a secret."
"I understand," Yan Shujin said through gritted teeth. "Father, I get it."
Yan Zhili sighed, feeling particularly distressed as she looked at her daughter: "It's good that you understand. Don't go to the palace for the next few days. Take a good rest at home."
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