Winter was approaching, and Yan Qingqing instructed Yuan Huiniang to buy several new sets of clothes for everyone in the mansion.
The embroiderer had just taken Yan Qingqing's measurements.
Yuan Huiniang, watching from the side, said with some heartache, "Mother, you've lost so much weight lately."
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "No, I think I'm just right now. I was a little overweight a while ago."
Since becoming wealthy, Yan Qingqing has had a fuller figure. Although she is not very fat, she feels fleshy to the touch.
Besides lecturing the Crown Prince and the ministers, she also had to be wary of Xiao Moyan's every move, which left her physically and mentally exhausted.
So Yan Qingqing has indeed lost a lot of weight during this period.
Just as the embroiderer left, Ruyi rushed in and said, "Madam, young mistress, His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
Yan Qingqing laughed upon hearing this, "So what if they come? What's the big deal?"
You, on the other hand, are almost a mother yourself, yet you're still so energetic.
I'll have a good talk with Ah Da later, and he'll definitely have to discipline you properly.
Upon hearing this, Ruyi quickly said to Yan Qingqing, "Madam, I'm perfectly healthy. You mustn't tell Brother A-Da, or he really won't let me go out. I'll be more careful from now on."
Yan Qingqing gave up after hearing this.
Yuan Huiniang was also very perceptive, knowing that Xiao Mochen's visit to Yan Qingqing at this critical juncture must mean something important.
So he said to Ruyi, who was standing to the side, "Come on, I have another exquisite little gold lock. Come with me to get it. Consider it a gift from me to the child."
Upon hearing this, Ruyi didn't stand on ceremony and quickly followed Yuan Huiniang away.
Xiao Mochen just walked in.
When Yan Qingqing saw him, she quickly waved to him, gesturing for him to sit down to the side.
Xiao Mochen didn't seem happy as usual this time; he looked rather depressed.
Yan Qingqing rarely saw him like this, and asked, "What's wrong with Mo Chen?"
Xiao Mochen replied, "So much time has passed, and those who needed to be dealt with have already been dealt with."
However, the emperor has yet to take any action against Xiao Moyan's father.
"Aunt, what do you think Father Emperor really means? Anyway, I will not let Xiao Moyan live no matter what."
Xiao Mochen didn't usually show how much he hated Xiao Moyan, but the hatred for killing his mother was irreconcilable, and he actually hated him to death.
He could never forget what that mother and son had done to him and his mother.
Before Consort Yu died, he had her tortured severely until she was delirious before sending her on her final journey.
He had the same thoughts about Xiao Moyan. Even if his father demoted Xiao Moyan to a commoner, he would have a hundred ways to torture him to death.
But he didn't dare tell his aunt, fearing she would find him repulsive for his dark personality.
He couldn't hold back any longer and finally sought advice from Yan Qingqing.
Regardless of whether Yan Qingqing can help him or not, at least she won't tell anyone about this, so that he will be branded as someone who harmed his brother in the future.
Yan Qingqing sighed and said, "Although Xiao Moyan raised an army to rebel, he is still surnamed Xiao and is the emperor's son."
The Emperor is a man who values father-son relationships. Although he doesn't particularly like Xiao Moyan, he is still his son.
Besides, the current emperor only has four princes. If he issues an edict to punish Xiao Moyan, he will surely die.
Xiao Mochen said somewhat irritably, "Does Father Emperor think he can protect him forever? I really can't wait any longer."
Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "Actually, it's not like there's no way?"
Xiao Mochen's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he looked at Yan Qingqing and asked, "Auntie, you have a solution, please tell me?"
Yan Qingqing didn't mince words and said directly, "The Emperor protects him simply because his surname is Xiao and he is the Emperor's son, but what if he weren't the Emperor's son?"
Xiao Moyan was startled by what he heard and immediately stood up from the stool, asking incredulously, "What do you mean by that, Aunt?"
Are we going to make a fuss about Xiao Moyan's background? That would be like putting a green hat on Father Emperor's head; he'd be furious if he found out.
Yan Qingqing shook her head and said, "It's not about putting a green hat on the Emperor, but rather that it's very likely that Xiao Moyan is not the Emperor's son."
Xiao Mochen was even more shocked, but his aunt had never lied to him before. Had his aunt discovered something?
Looking at Xiao Mochen, Yan Qingqing calmly poured herself a glass of water and said casually, "Don't you think Xiao Moyan looks nothing like the Emperor or any of you brothers?"
Xiao Mochen thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.
Xiao Moyan has deep-set eyes and a typical hooked nose.
This is also one of the important reasons why the emperor didn't like Xiao Moyan, because he didn't look like the emperor.
But if Xiao Moyan isn't the Emperor's son, then whose is he?
Suddenly, a person flashed through Xiao Mochen's mind, but he immediately shook his head and dismissed the thought.
No, Consort Yu wouldn't be so bold.
But Xiao Moyan does look very similar to that person.
Seeing Xiao Mochen's conflicted expression, Yan Qingqing said, "Mochen, whether you want to believe it or not, this is probably the truth."
It is said that King Andu was sent to the capital by the old King of Northern Liang more than 20 years ago, when Northern Liang was at its peak. Our Great Yan was in a weak position.
Naturally, they were received with the highest level of courtesy.
King Ando was kept overnight at the palace.
No sooner had the Governor left than Consort Yu was discovered to be pregnant.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mochen looked at Yan Qingqing with some surprise and asked, "How did Aunt know about this?"
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "Have you forgotten Granny Lin? She's an old hand in the palace and has the Empress's deep trust. She knows everything about what's going on in the palace."
She told me that back then, Consort Yu was not favored and was just a minor noblewoman.
Because the Empress and Consort Yu were cousins, the Empress often sent her nice things.
One day, when Granny Lin went to deliver something to Lady Yu, who was still a noble lady at the time, she found that Lady Yu's personal maids were all waiting outside.
They were extremely flustered when they saw Granny Lin, and even tried to prevent her from entering Madam Yu's bedroom.
Lin Mama was already on her guard. She gave the items to Yu Shi's personal maid, while she secretly kept watch outside Xihua Garden.
After a long time, the Governor of Andu walked out of Xihua Garden with a beaming smile.
Lin Mama originally intended to tell the Empress about this, but because of Yu Shi's instigation, the Empress no longer trusted her.
Moreover, this matter is too great; the consequences are beyond what a mere servant like her can bear.
Then, the Governor-General left the capital, and Lady Yu became pregnant.
Do you really think such a coincidence could happen in the world?
Xiao Mochen's face turned ashen upon hearing this. It seemed that Xiao Moyan might not really be his father's son. The Yu family was indeed incredibly audacious.
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