Actually, this position of eldest grandson of the emperor should not have been given to Yi Chenqi.
Before Yi Chenxuan fell from power, Han Yuanyuan was already pregnant with his child. However, due to a sudden turn of events, Crown Prince Yi Chenxuan was deposed and placed under house arrest, which greatly affected Han Yuanyuan's emotions, causing her to faint several times.
Adding to her pre-existing unstable pregnancy, the baby couldn't be saved when it was over seven months old. I heard that the baby that was expelled was a fully formed male fetus, and it was lost just like that.
Strangely enough, since then, whether it was retribution or something else, more than a year has passed and there has been no good news from the First Prince's residence, not even the concubines have given birth.
I wonder if Yi Chenxuan felt any bitterness in his heart when he said he would continue to work hard this year.
Given Yi Chenxuan's philandering nature, he likely has the most concubines and maids among all the princes, and he is also the eldest, yet he still has no children. The cycle of cause and effect is sometimes unpredictable, and the retribution for karma is often unpredictable.
The banquet consisted mainly of song performances and the presentation of gifts to the eldest grandson of the emperor to celebrate his birthday. Han Yuanyuan, who was quite famous in Shengjing back then, was already married, while An Piao'er, who was equally famous, was still unmarried.
The highlight of the evening was An Piao'er's guzheng performance. After several years, her guzheng skills had improved considerably, and her piece was met with thunderous applause.
An Piao'er bowed gracefully amidst the applause.
Many young men turned their attention to her. An Piao'er was now of a suitable age, and the matriarch of her family must have chosen many suitable women for her.
However, An Yuan'er noticed that An Piao'er's gaze was always subtly drifting towards Gu Chuzhi.
Gu Chuzhi was already shrouded in mystery after returning from his studies abroad. Furthermore, as the son of the Prime Minister, his status was exceptionally high. Few young men in Shengjing could surpass him in appearance and demeanor, and women who admired him could form a long line.
An Yuan'er was one of them back then. But now it seems that Gu Chuzhi is inferior to her Ali in every way.
Seeing her husband from her previous life again after a lifetime apart, An Yuan'er felt only peace in her heart.
But she wondered: Did Gu Chuzhi and An Piao'er secretly get together at this time?
However, after observing Gu Chuzhi for a long time, it seemed that his gaze did not fall on An Piao'er.
Could it be that Gu Chuzhi has fallen in love with someone else in this lifetime?
An Yuan'er didn't think much of it: Who cares! Anyway, she and Gu Chuzhi have no connection in this life, so he's unlikely to like her.
However, Gu Chuzhi suddenly smiled gently at An Yuan'er.
An Yuan'er got goosebumps all over her body. For the rest of her life, she would stay as far away from him as possible.
An Piao'er's song caught the attention of the Emperor of Tiansheng.
"The women of the An family are indeed all outstanding. Princess Wushuang is steadfast and courageous, and this Miss An is also both talented and beautiful. It seems that neither of you sisters is married yet. If you have someone you like, just say the word and I can arrange a marriage for you."
Emperor Tiansheng had developed a particular interest in matchmaking for people, though it was unclear when.
An Yuan'er cursed inwardly: "Getting old and having so many tricks up your sleeve, so annoying."
An Piao'er was overjoyed: "I am deeply grateful for the Emperor's favor. As for this important matter of marriage, I dare not make the decision myself. I will only listen to the elders in my family."
An Piao'er was a representative of elegant ladies in Shengjing, so her words were naturally polite and without fault. She was clearly giving Gu Chuzhi a flirtatious look, but she wouldn't admit it aloud.
Emperor Tiansheng smiled and said, "Then I will discuss it with Lord An. If there is a suitable match, I will help you find a good marriage."
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