"Not yet. But don't worry, these things are all from Dad's own private library, so you don't need to ask her about it."
Xu Yixing nodded. So that's how it was. Since he didn't use any money from his family or the Gu family, it was no wonder she didn't come out to stop him.
"Yan'er, when you go to the Seventh Prince, Daddy thinks you will suffer some injustice. The more things you have, the less he will dare to look down on you."
"What are you talking about, Dad? Even if we can bring them over, it depends on whether they are still alive. For example, my sister and Madam Bai, what a pity."
Xu Yixing teased her father with a conversation starter. She wanted to know what had happened in the first place. Could it be that, like her grandson, he coveted her mother's dowry?
"What are you talking about!" Old Man Xu got angry and took back the gift list with some displeasure.
"Actually, I've always been thinking about this. Grandfather Bai brought so many things to his daughter, but who knew that in the end, nothing ended up in her hands? Man proposes, God disposes."
"Yi Yan, Bai is also your mother, you shouldn't talk about her like that! Besides, after she passed away, Dad also discussed with General Bai that all her belongings should be left in the Xu Mansion for your sister to use in the future. It's just a pity that your sister actually... Well, let's not talk about it anymore."
Old Man Xu waved his hand wearily, signaling her to leave. Xu Yixing didn't explain, just bowed and left.
As expected, my grandfather had discussed with my father about the dowry that my mother left behind. It was no wonder that my father had never dared to openly embezzle those things, but had to go through eighteen roundabout ways to do so.
But Xu Yixing still hadn't figured out why his father was so obedient. What was that power that had always restrained his father, even after his grandfather's death?
Xu Yixing returned to her room and started her plan of pretending to be dead. She also figured it out that she was going to say goodbye to Lu Anyuan, so no matter how much her father prepared for her, it would all be in vain in the end.
Since it's all in vain, why should I bother thinking about this friendship that can never be realized?
As the days passed, there were several heavy rainstorms in Beijing, which washed away the summer heat and also washed away some people's livelihoods.
Hearing that the farmland outside the capital was severely damaged, the emperor was very worried. He then remembered that he should go to the altar to worship and pray to God to stop this not-so-small disaster.
However, the focus of the dispute was which prince the emperor would take to offer sacrifices to heaven.
Even though it was just a matter of selection, the Empress had no children, and the Eastern Palace was vacant. Even if one of the princes received a compliment on a normal day, it would be brought up by the ministers, let alone such a major event that required them to show their faces.
In fact, based on past experience and actual conditions, the candidate is probably between the Second Prince and the Sixth Prince.
Everyone knows that the Second Prince has always been His Majesty's favorite.
However, the Sixth Prince is now working in the Ministry of Works, and he can see with his own eyes the sufferings of the people. Perhaps this can help him gain some inspiration and create some practical tools, so the emperor is also willing to take him to see it.
Just this hesitation could ruin everything.
The ministers below were all wondering if the emperor had changed his mind and no longer liked the second prince?
So the supporters who were originally scattered finally got excited and urged their candidates to show their faces in front of His Majesty.
Even Lu Anyuan, who used to harass Xu Yixing every day, was forcibly confined at home by his own followers.
The excuse is: Even if you don't fight for this accompanying spot, you shouldn't get involved in any romantic affairs at this time.
Lu Anyuan had no choice but to wait quietly in the mansion, letting the guests outside clamor for him.
Others may not see clearly, but I understand it clearly. Your Majesty just hasn't said clearly who to take with him yet, and the ministers below are arguing about it, which may make Your Majesty unhappy.
Moreover, Lu Anyuan has been feeling uneasy recently. He can feel that there are some problems between him and Xu Yixing.
We haven't seen each other since she said she passed the test.
Although the teaching nanny came to reply every day, saying that Miss Xu was very quiet at home, and apart from studying etiquette every day, she never saw outside visitors, she really acted like a little girl.
But Lu Anyuan felt that there was something wrong. Yixing was not the kind of person who would stay at home quietly. It didn't make sense that he could stay at home so obediently for such a long time.
Moreover, there was the incident of Granny He in the capital before. Lu Anyuan had specifically inquired about it and found out that Granny He was the one who delivered Yixing's mother. Madam Bai also died during childbirth. Could there be any connection between them?
Moreover, Grandma He's hair turned white overnight, and now she is lying half-dead at home. No matter how you look at it, it seems to be the result of that Shadow Four.
Yixing is investigating what happened back then?
So she stayed indoors and didn't go out, maybe not because of herself, but because she learned something about the past. Well, if that was the case, then it had nothing to do with herself.
But when he asked Ah Da, he said, "Hey, Master, you don't understand. Women are completely different before and after marriage. Our princess is thinking about you!"
"It's not the first time, there's no such thing as before or after marriage..."
"What did you say?"
Lu Anyuan quickly came to his senses. How could he say such a thing? Bah, bah, bah, no more suspicion!
"Nothing, it's almost Mid-Autumn Festival, right?"
"Yes, our second young lady will definitely go out during the Mid-Autumn Festival. You just have to wait a few more days!" Ah Da's face was almost beaming with smiles, and he was as happy as if he was going to get married.
"Well. Hey! Do you think I'm so impatient? Really!" Lu Anyuan strode to the martial arts training arena, no longer paying attention to Ada's ridicule.
His Majesty quickly responded to the ministers' wild speculations, stating that he would not bring any of the princes with him to the altar this time, but would have the high priest stand on the princes' behalf to the right of the ministers, to prevent the rumors from spreading to the palace.
After those ministers knew about this, they all lost their momentum.
The second prince's followers were severely scolded by Concubine Ying. If it weren't for their incompetence, her son should have gone this year. But now, no one can go.
After the Second Prince knew about this, he could only smile bitterly and appease those hangers-on one by one.
Although his mother was a powerful figure in the harem, she did not have a thorough understanding of the affairs of the previous dynasty. Did she think that the emperor's favor would last forever?
Not to mention that the emperor's favor is like flowing water and may disappear one day. Moreover, even if he really succeeded in ascending the throne by relying on his mother's favor and his father's love, it would still be these ministers who would assist him in the future.
Now that I have offended them all, will I be a penniless emperor in the future?
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