When Consort Yu saw that the Fifth Prince had taken the initiative to speak, she realized that she had not yet introduced herself. So, she gave Chen Nian a detailed introduction of her son.
His eyes gleamed with a sharp light.
Shen Nian never expected that Consort Yu would change from this moment on.
Hearing Consort Yu practically recount how many moles her son had and where they were located, Chen Nian and Qing'er couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their eyes.
Fortunately, the Fifth Prince, who was listening intently and finding it increasingly suspicious, stopped them.
"Mother—"
“Hey, Niannian, Qing’er, look, my son is even shy.”
Consort Yu wore a kind smile, but still stopped talking about Yongqi.
Finally, after exchanging pleasantries and leaving behind the tonics they had brought, Consort Yu returned to the palace with Yongqi.
On the way back to the palace.
"Mother, do you like Princess Chen very much?"
I like it.
Consort Yu made no secret of her fondness for Chen Nian.
Why?
Hearing his mother's obvious fondness, Yongqi wanted to know why.
"Niannian grew up outside the palace, so she is lively but well-behaved, which makes her a favorite of the Empress Dowager. She is just as important to the Empress Dowager as Qing'er, and she has an excellent temperament."
Even though she lived outside the palace year-round and could only see the Empress Dowager a few times a year, she was still able to stay by Qing'er's side every day and had a similar status. It is conceivable that Shen Nian was greatly favored by the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager would take Qing'er out of the palace to meet them, rather than returning to the palace in contemplation. Sometimes, even the Emperor would go with them.
Furthermore, Chen Nian is simple-minded and easy to manipulate. Most importantly, she has the Empress Dowager and a Mongol tribe as her backers, which would be a great help to Yongqi.
She didn't say anything more, because there were too many people around.
Although she deeply mourned the deaths of her father and mother, she still had Mongolia behind her, and...
Yongqi's focus was different from Consort Yu's.
Did you grow up outside the palace? Are you lively?
Yongqi's attention was drawn to the word "lively".
Xiao Yanzi is also a lively type, and she grew up outside the palace since childhood. Chen Nian also grew up outside the palace since childhood. The two should have common topics and should be able to chat. Perhaps, the two can even become friends.
Since Mother likes lively girls, it shouldn't be too difficult for her to accept Xiao Yanzi. It's just that Xiao Yanzi gave Mother a bad first impression, which is a bit difficult to resolve.
Or perhaps we should seek guidance from Chen Nian?
Thinking of the anxious people at Shufangzhai, Yongqi felt that this method was very feasible.
Unbeknownst to Shen Nian, the main characters she was trying to avoid were on their way to her.
Furthermore, it's impossible for them to distance themselves from the main characters.
...
"Fifth Prince has arrived, Princess Huanzhu has arrived, Master Fu has arrived, Second Master Fu has arrived, and Painter Ban has arrived."
The eunuch at the door announced the news.
"May the Fifth Prince be blessed, may Princess Huanzhu be blessed, may Master Fu be blessed, may Master Fu be blessed, and may the painter Ban be blessed."
The voices of Xuan'er, Ying'er, and Shuang'er greeting each other came from outside the door.
Shen Nian and Qing'er, who were chatting, stopped abruptly when they heard the sound coming from outside the door. They looked at each other and saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.
Why is the Fifth Prince back again so soon after he left? And this time, he's brought so many people with him.
"Please inform her that we need to speak with the Princess."
Yongqi's voice continued to come through.
Then, Xuan'er walked in.
"Princess, Princess Qing, Fifth Prince, Princess Huanzhu, Master Fu, Second Master Fu, and Painter Ban have arrived."
"Let them in."
Chen Nian sighed inwardly, wondering what the main characters wanted from him.
Qing'er, who was standing to the side, noticed the resistance in Shen Nian's eyes and squeezed Shen Nian's hand.
"fine"
Seeing the worry in Qing'er's eyes, Chen Nian shook his head.
...
"Qing'er, you haven't left yet?"
Looking at Qing'er, who was still lost in thought, Yongqi's tone was a little awkward.
Unexpectedly, when they were about to seek advice from others, the enemy personnel had not yet left.
Qing'er is definitely on the Empress Dowager's side; it wouldn't be good if she tattled on her.
Hearing Yongqi's tone, which sounded like an interrogation, Chen Nian frowned, and the calm look in his eyes suddenly turned emotional.
What does Yongqi mean by that? Shouldn't Qing'er be here?
But just then, Ying'er brought up the medicine. The pungent smell made people mistakenly think that Shen Nian was frowning because of the smell of the medicine.
Chen Nian glanced at Qing'er beside him and found that Qing'er was still smiling gently, without any change in emotion, with an impeccable smile on her face.
Listening to Yongqi's words, Qing'er knew what he was thinking. He was worried that she would tell the Empress Dowager.
However, when she caught someone's gaze fixed on Ziwei, a look of melancholy flashed in Qing'er's eyes.
"May Princess Qing and Princess Chen be blessed."
Apart from the Fifth Prince Yongqi and Princess Xiaoyanzi, everyone else paid their respects.
Should I leave?
Qing'er asked with her understanding.
No, no need, it's good that you're here.
Looking at the person smiling gently, Yongqi felt a little guilty. They had grown up together since childhood, and he had thought of her in this way. It was really wrong of him.
...
"Princess, it's time to take your medicine."
Ying'er raised her hand, a gentle smile on her face.
We can't let their arrival delay the best time for our princess to take her medicine.
Looking at Ying'er's expression, Chen Nian recalled a line he often heard while watching videos and dramas: "Da Lang needs to take his medicine."
Ying'er is Pan Jinlian, and she is Wu Dalang, who was powerless to resist.
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