Prime Minister? Su Shiyan?
The room fell silent immediately, and Xu Yixuan and Dai Zhiwan both looked at Su Wanyan at the same time.
Su Wanyan asked, "Has the Prince not returned yet?"
"Your Majesty, we are on our way back."
"Please go to the front hall and wait for the prince to return before we meet again."
"yes."
Seeing this, Xu Yixuan and Dai Zhiwan stood up together: "You have things to do, so we won't bother you any longer."
The two men held Su Wanyan's hands and said, "We know you won't need it, but if you need any help, please send someone to let us know. Don't be shy."
"Okay, I got it. I'll take you there."
Xu Yixuan stopped Su Wanyan: "Just let them deliver it."
"No, I'll only feel at ease if I watch over her myself." After all, she's quite far along in her pregnancy and shouldn't be moving around too much.
Seeing this, Xu Yixuan stopped trying to stop Su Wanyan and let her go.
Not long after Dai Zhiwan and Xu Yixuan returned, Yu Nanqing followed closely behind.
Upon hearing from a servant that Su Shiyan had come to pay his respects, Yu Nanqing simply nodded and returned to the main courtyard to find Su Wanyan.
Su Wanyan was writing a list in her notebook, thinking about what gifts to prepare for Dai Zhiwan's child.
She had already sent Xu Yixuan a gift when she was in Fucheng. Why not send Dai Zhiwan a gift that is exactly the same as Xu Yixuan's?
Just as I was deep in thought, Yu Nanqing came in from outside the door: "Yan'er?"
Su Wanyan looked up and saw that his shoulders were covered with a few specks of snow. She asked curiously, "Is it snowing outside?"
There was no snow when I saw Xu Yixuan and Dai Zhiwan off.
"Yes, it just rained a little while ago."
Su Wanyan stepped forward and took off his outer robe, excitedly saying, "Dai Zhiwan is pregnant. It's been three months already. I was just thinking about what to send over."
Yu Nanqing's expression remained largely unchanged upon hearing this: "Just give these instructions; there's no need to worry about everything and tire yourself out."
Su Wanyan glanced at him with amusement: "I'm almost going crazy from being bored, and you're the only one who thinks I'm overworked."
She was so bored that she even had to personally collect the eggs from the henhouse.
Although the pharmacy here is still there, she won't be staying in the capital for long, and it's the dead of winter, so there's no need to go through the trouble of making a fuss.
Yu Nanqing knew that the Prince Gong's mansion was sparsely populated, so he smiled and said, "I have asked the Emperor for leave and will no longer attend court from tomorrow. I will accompany you for a walk outside the city."
Su Wanyan's eyes lit up: "Okay."
After saying that, she added with a hint of regret, "Yixuan is due to give birth in the middle of next month, otherwise I would have liked to stay at the farm with you for a while."
"During the New Year festival, there are dragons parading through the clouds in the city, showcasing four skills together, and there are also fireworks to enjoy in the palace, so you will never be bored."
Hearing him say that, Su Wanyan stopped thinking about those miscellaneous things, looked up and smiled, "Look at you, you're really in high spirits this year."
Yu Nanqing did not deny it and nodded: "In the past, there were always some unpleasant things, but this year I should be able to have a good New Year with Yan'er."
His words stirred a strange sense of anticipation in Su Wanyan, who then suddenly noticed the bag he was holding: "Hmm? What's this?"
"Roasted chestnuts." Yu Nanqing handed them to Su Wanyan. "I've tried them, they taste good."
Su Wanyan said happily, "Then I won't be polite."
I thought the chestnuts would get cold in this freezing weather, but to my surprise, Su Wanyan unfolded the layers of oil paper and the chestnuts were still warm when she ate them.
A servant brought in hot water, and Yu Nanqing washed her hands and said with a smile, "I was afraid it would get cold, so I asked the shopkeeper to wrap it in several layers. I rushed back after buying it. How does it taste?"
"Delicious." As she spoke, she picked up a piece and put it into Yu Nanqing's mouth.
Compared to the roasted chestnuts in his mouth, Yu Nanqing found Su Wanyan's smile even more captivating.
As if remembering something, Su Wanyan said, "Oh right, Su Shiyan is here. He's still waiting in the front hall."
"Yes, I've already heard that Yan'er is going to come with me?"
Su Wanyan shook her head: "I'm not going. You go and handle it."
I just didn't want to go, so I waited for Yu Nanqing to come back.
"good."
November has passed in the blink of an eye.
The passing of the Empress Dowager should normally be observed in mourning both inside and outside the capital. However, the fact that it was close to the New Year and the power grab caused alarm among the people of the capital.
Therefore, after discussion, the young emperor decided to postpone the funeral of the Empress Dowager until after the new year.
The court officials did not object to this matter. The Empress Dowager's funeral was complicated, and no large-scale celebrations were allowed on any festivals after the funeral. Before the Empress Dowager passed away, the capital had already prepared the necessary programs for the Spring Festival.
The people of the capital had been eagerly anticipating the Spring Festival, so when the young emperor proposed postponing the funeral, the court officials all agreed.
In addition, military merits were awarded to those who had purged the treacherous officials. Yu Nanqing had nothing left to reward, so he focused on Su Wanyan, rewarding her with a hundred acres of fertile land, gold, silver and jewels, and a considerable amount of glass and brocade.
Lü Cezhong had already been appointed as the Grand General of Chongde during the Battle of Donghai. After discussions between the young emperor and Yu Nanqing, it was decided to grant Lü Cezhong the title of Marquis.
Once Lü Cezhong is enfeoffed as a marquis, the Great Jin Dynasty will have one more marquis. As a marquis, Lü Cezhong will have his own fiefdom and estate.
Su Chien was promoted to Major General of the Thirteenth Army by Lü Cezhong in the palace.
Lu Cezhong reported his military achievements to the court. Considering that Su Chien had captured Su Shixu single-handedly, he was a rare talent. After deliberation by the young emperor, he was appointed General of Chariots and Cavalry.
However, having received this appointment, Su Chien could no longer serve in the Dragon Flag Army and had to remain in the capital to serve the Emperor, becoming part of the Emperor's direct forces.
Since the Emperor personally bestowed the title, Su Chien could only express his gratitude.
Su Wanyan was happy that Su Chien was appointed General of Chariots and Cavalry, but Su Chien seemed uninterested. When Lü Cezhong was appointed Grand General of Chongde, he was still able to stay by Yu Nanqing's side.
He was appointed a general but had to stay in the capital, while Yu Nanqing and Su Wanyan were going back to Fucheng. Wouldn't that mean he would be separated from his sister from now on?
Su Chien felt helpless, but he couldn't show it on a day when everyone was happy.
On the day Su Shiyan came to Prince Gong's Mansion, Yu Nanqing and Su Shiyan chatted in the front hall for half an hour. Su Wanyan originally thought that Yu Nanqing would talk to her about it when he returned.
Unexpectedly, Yu Nanqing didn't mention it at all. Even when she asked, Yu Nanqing only said "nothing".
He didn't say anything, and Su Wanyan didn't dwell on it. Just as she was sending the gifts she had collected to the Marquis of Anding's residence, a servant rushed in to report that Xu Yixuan had given birth.
Su Wanyan had just gotten up and wasn't fully awake yet. Hearing this, she was immediately stunned: "What do you mean by 'gave birth'?"
The due date is only a few days away, is this an early delivery?
A servant reported, "The scholar's residence sent word that the baby was born last night, and both mother and child are safe. We have come today to report the good news to Your Highness."
Su Wanyan stared wide-eyed, immediately abandoning her breakfast: "Quickly prepare the carriage, I'm going to take a look."
"Yan'er." Yu Nanqing grabbed her arm and stopped her. "Since someone has sent word, Madam Qiu must be alright. It would be unwise to go there rashly. After we finish breakfast, I'll bring some gifts and go with you to see her."
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