The Imperial Palace, Huayang Palace.
When Xuanyuan Yu entered, Su Huiyan was examining the congratulatory gifts sent by the various imperial concubines.
"Congratulations to Mother on regaining her rank as a concubine." Xuan Yuan Yu also presented a brocade box: "A pearl from the South China Sea that was just presented as tribute this year."
Su Huiyan took the brocade box and opened it. Inside was a huge pearl, which delighted her. "Did your father bestow this upon you?" she asked.
Xuanyuan Yu smiled wickedly: "Now that Mother Consort has regained her rank, there will naturally be plenty of people who will send her these things. Even if they are tributes, they are not rare."
Why would Father Emperor send him tribute like this? Every time, it's sent to the Holy King's Palace!
Hearing that it wasn't Xuan Yuanpeng who sent it, Su Huiyan was somewhat disappointed, but no matter who sent it, the pearl still ended up in her hands!
"Sit down and let's talk."
Su Huiyan handed the brocade box to Granny Jiang and asked her to keep it safe.
Su Huiyan personally poured Xuan Yuan Yu a cup of tea: "Has your father reinstated your previous official duties?"
Xuanyuan Yu took a sip of tea before raising an eyebrow and saying, "Although it's not as good as before, it has recovered somewhat."
It's been restored to about half its original state; the other half naturally fell into Xuan Yuanzhan's hands.
The thought of Xuan Yuanzhan drove him insane with jealousy!
These official duties were secondary; what he cared about was Su Xuening, who was pregnant with Xuan Yuanzhan's child!
That damned Xuanyuan Zhan! He knew perfectly well that he had liked Su Xuening since childhood, yet he still dared to touch her. One day he would kill him to avenge the theft of his wife!
Su Huiyan nodded silently.
Judging from the Emperor's attitude in the Imperial Study yesterday, she knew that it would be impossible to restore Yu'er to all his official duties in the short term.
Fortunately, the Emperor still had some conscience. He restored half of Yu'er's official duties, and she also regained her rank. Although she was managing the harem jointly with Consort Liang, she at least regained half of her management power. Her offering of the military tally was worthwhile!
Xuanyuan Yu also thought of the military tally. He wanted to say something, but then waved his hand at the palace servants and said, "All of you, step back."
"Yes." The palace servants immediately bowed and withdrew.
After everyone had left, Xuanyuan Yu whispered, "Why did Mother Consort hand over the military tally? It was our last trump card!"
The military tally of the Su family army is not only the last trump card of the Empress Dowager, but also his!
The reason he was so arrogant among the princes was because they held the military seal of the Su family army.
As long as he has this military tally, he doesn't need to take anyone seriously. Whether it's Xuan Yuanzhi or Xuan Yuanzhan, if his father really has other intentions, he can simply use the Su family army to fight back! He's no longer afraid!
But now that Mother Consort has presented the military tally to Father Emperor, although they have also gained some benefits, how can these short-term benefits compare to the reliability of the military tally!
Su Huiyan knew exactly what Xuan Yuan Yu was thinking; it was the same thing she had thought before. That's why she had never wanted to hand over the military seal, for fear of losing this last trump card.
But now she's figured it out: the military tally is fake, so whether she hands it over or not makes no difference.
Even if Xuanyuan Peng obtains the military tally, it won't help if it's fake. So since the tally is useless, it's better to use it to gain some immediate benefits, which at least have some value.
However, apart from her, Su Renyi, and Mu Junyu, no one else knew about the fake military tally. Now that Su Renyi is dead, and Mu Junyu may also be dead, this secret will no longer be known.
She didn't plan to tell Yu'er either; naturally, the fewer people who knew about this, the better.
Su Huiyan looked at Xuan Yuan Yu and comforted him, "To control the Su family army, having this military token alone is not enough; we also need the bloodline of the Su family!"
"Are you serious?" Xuan Yuan Yu looked shocked.
Why didn't she tell him about something so important before?
Su Huiyan's eyes shimmered slightly; these words were naturally fabricated by her.
However, attempting to command the Su family army with this fake military tally would inevitably lead to failure, which is why she fabricated this story. She plans to use the same answer if the Emperor inquires later.
Su Huiyan smiled and leaned closer to Xuan Yuan Yu: "There aren't many bloodlines left in the Su family now, and you are one of them. Perhaps this military seal will eventually return to our hands sooner or later."
Su Huiyan's words made Xuan Yuan Yu's eyes light up instantly.
If that were the case, he could rightfully and legitimately take over the Su family army, which would be an incredible stroke of luck!
While the mother and son were whispering to each other, Su Xuening and Xuan Yuanzhan had already arrived at the General's Mansion.
Xuan Yuanzhan reached out to help Su Xuening down from the carriage, but Su Xuening ignored him completely and let Bihe help her down.
When Uncle Ping, the steward of the General's Mansion, saw Su Xuening return, he excitedly led the servants and guards to greet her: "Miss, you're back!"
Then, Xuanyuan Zhan also got off the carriage in disappointment.
When Uncle Ping saw Xuan Yuanzhan's smile vanish instantly, he quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."
No need for formalities.
Although General Su was no longer there, Xuan Yuanzhan still dared not act like a prince in the General's Mansion.
The group entered the General's Mansion together.
Uncle Ping followed behind Su Xuening, looking on expectantly, and asked, "Miss, are you going to stay at the manor for a few more days now that you're back?"
Su Xuening understood that Uncle Ping wanted her to stay, but since she was already married, it was naturally inappropriate for her to return to the General's Mansion to live there at will.
"I'm just back to pack some things, I'll be leaving in a bit."
Uncle Ping was momentarily disappointed, but he understood that since the young lady was getting married, and to a prince's mansion no less, he couldn't do as he pleased: "Then, young lady, have lunch with the prince before you go back. This old servant will have the head kitchen prepare a few dishes that you like!"
Su Xuening didn't know how long she would stay at the General's Mansion, and perhaps she would really have to leave soon. She didn't want everyone to go through so much trouble for her.
Just as Su Xuening was struggling with her decision, Xuan Yuanzhan spoke to Uncle Ping, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
Uncle Ping was overjoyed and excitedly said to Xuan Yuanzhan repeatedly, "Of course, of course."
Su Xuening sighed silently and said to Uncle Ping, "Uncle Ping, you go ahead and do your work. The Prince and I will just take a walk."
"Yes. This old servant takes his leave." Uncle Ping bowed and went to the main kitchen to get busy.
After Uncle Ping left, Xuan Yuanzhan looked at Su Xuening and said, "You don't need to worry about troubling them. They are happy to do it for you. If you don't stay, they will feel disappointed."
Su Xuening glanced at Xuan Yuanzhan.
This guy still understands her as always!
She didn't say anything, but with just a look and an expression, he understood what she was thinking!
So what kind of fate led her to meet someone who understands her so well?
Seeing that she was staring at him, Xuan Yuanzhan blinked, puzzled. "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"
Su Xuening snapped back to reality, a flash of annoyance crossing her eyes.
No matter how well he understands her, he can't forgive this person for now!
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