Would a man like Shu Chengfeng be more polite and gentle than the current emperor if he became emperor?
Did the Murong family think they could secure their position with just one daughter?
If it weren't for the fact that this ridiculous poetry debate was meant to give talented scholars from Jiangnan a chance to pay homage to the Crown Prince up close, the Crown Prince probably wouldn't want to go.
Thinking about it now, being the crown prince is really difficult.
"Murong Liangyuan is quite eloquent," Chanyi said while serving tea to Yan Nangui.
"After all, he was raised by the Murong family, so naturally he is knowledgeable about both ancient and modern times." Yan Nangui sipped his tea in a very good mood.
"Please don't get angry, it's not worth it," Chanyi said.
"I wouldn't go that far. If I had a grudge, wouldn't I settle it on the spot?" Yan Nangui laughed.
Chanyi laughed too. Although Murong Liangyuan had been smiling the whole time, she was probably disgusted inside.
In the afternoon, Murong did not stay in the front yard.
Shu Chengfeng gave instructions on the important matters and then gave instructions on how to depart the day after tomorrow.
She simply asked Wei Xiao, "She went to buy jewelry?"
"Your Highness, that's right." Wei Xiao paused and then said, "Consort Yan also asked me whether Your Highness paid for the things she bought, and I said Your Highness didn't say."
She also mentioned that she had ordered a lot of jewelry, but wouldn't be able to receive it anytime soon.
Shu Chengfeng laughed: "This woman is really bold. Since she's already said that, Yunji, send her some silver."
Yunji smiled and said okay.
Shu Chengfeng said, "What can I say about her? Today she was too lazy to go to Qinshan Academy with me and went to buy things by herself. This woman is unfathomable."
"Shall I investigate?" Wei Xiao asked.
"You're still young and don't understand. As long as it's roughly correct, what's the point of investigating everything?"
Wei Xiao, who was only nineteen years old, blushed and said, "Yes."
That evening, Shu Chengfeng naturally went to Murong Liangyuan's place again.
However, Yan Nangui was quite happy to receive the reward of silver.
Nothing was said that night.
The following day, there was another poetry debate. Yan Nangui slept until noon. He said he wouldn't go, and he meant it.
Shu Chengfeng met many scholars, but he did not take any of them as his students.
I didn't immediately recognize any talent in him. But that's alright.
That wasn't his goal either; scholars throughout history have always recognized orthodoxy.
All he needs to do is show his face.
In the afternoon, the Murong family sent over a lot of local specialties. They didn't say they were for His Highness the Crown Prince, but with so many, it's unlikely they were for the Murong family.
Yan Nangui was also fortunate enough to receive some here.
She just smiled.
Thinking to himself, the Murong family, who founded the academy, doesn't seem to be the kind of people who are detached from worldly affairs.
Isn't that quite thoughtful?
The journey back to Beijing was much faster because we no longer needed to cross the river.
But it was already July, and it was much hotter than when we arrived, so it was difficult to open the curtains to air it out.
There is dust outside.
It's better in the south, but the further north you go, the less likely you are to be able to drive.
After all, the guards were all on horseback, followed by infantry; the dust was simply staggering.
Yan Nangui had been feeling incredibly stifled for several days, and he was truly miserable.
They arrived at the mansion in the afternoon of the third day of the seventh lunar month.
The Crown Prince went to the palace first to pay his respects and report on his duties, while the women returned to their residences first.
Yan Nangui, Murong Shi, and Jin Fengyi went straight to the main courtyard to pay their respects to the Crown Princess.
After all, there was still a mess to clean up in the mansion, so the Crown Princess had no intention of making things difficult for them.
The night passed comfortably like that.
What's comforting is the return of the wild geese south.
Gong Lishu Chengfeng was severely reprimanded, naturally because of his lax management of his household.
As for any credit for disaster relief, forget about it.
"You don't need to worry about the affairs of Laiyang Prefecture. I will naturally have someone take over," Shu Zhongjing snorted.
"Yes." Shu Chengfeng did not show any anger.
He knew from the beginning that His Majesty summoned him not to perform meritorious service.
"Go back and reflect on your actions," Shu Zhongjing waved his hand.
Shu Chengfeng then took his leave. To reflect on his actions? Haha.
The next morning, I heard that Shu Chengfeng had stayed in the front yard the night before.
Before he returned, he had sent word that there would be no banquet.
Therefore, he did not go to the main courtyard to see the Crown Princess.
There's a reason he wouldn't see him; such a big thing happened in the manor, and he might have even been reprimanded in the palace last night.
How can I not be angry?
Soon, news came that His Majesty had reprimanded the Crown Prince; this was naturally spread by His Majesty's men.
So now, His Highness the Crown Prince, who has rendered meritorious service, is under house arrest and reflecting on his actions?
Tsk.
The geese flying south only found it amusing.
When the Crown Prince has some free time, he naturally wants to sleep in until he wakes up naturally.
Then there are matters to be dealt with in the mansion. He did not see the Empress yesterday, but although he was under house arrest, the Empress could send someone to see him.
Therefore, all the details should be clear.
At this moment, the Crown Prince summoned the Crown Princess and the others to the front courtyard.
Yan Nangui simply put on some clothes and went; she was just there to watch the show.
I met Xia Fengyi on the way.
"Greetings to Lady Yanliang."
"No need for formalities, let's go together," Yan Nangui said.
Yesterday, the Crown Princess exempted the three of them from paying their respects this morning, but they still had to be called out in the front courtyard.
Besides, it's not something you can avoid at this point, it's so much fun!
In the front courtyard, the Crown Princess was already there. After everyone paid their respects to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, they sat down.
Ye Liangdi and Luo Liangyuan are also coming.
Now, apart from Ning Chenghui, who is in confinement after childbirth, everyone else has come.
"No need for such formalities," Shu Chengfeng waved his hand.
Lady Ye looked at the Crown Prince with a tearful expression, looking as pitiful as could be.
Her belly isn't showing much yet, but she's lost a lot of weight and looks rather pitiful.
She's been suffering from morning sickness lately and has really had no energy. Although she hasn't miscarried, she's been exhausted by the hospital staff.
Fortunately, it was the Empress who sent someone; otherwise, if she were an ordinary woman, she would have surely miscarried.
"Princess Consort, tell me about the affairs of the household." The Crown Prince didn't give her much face at this moment.
When the Crown Princess heard that His Majesty had reprimanded the Crown Prince, she knew something was wrong.
He then hurriedly got up and knelt down.
As soon as she knelt, everyone else was about to kneel down as well.
"It's all my fault. When I heard about that incident, I only thought about the rules and reputation of the household, so I brought Xiang'er here. It wasn't a serious matter, but Consort Ye, concerned about her servant, insisted on coming along... This is really unseemly. I was naturally harsh in my words, but I had no intention of harming Consort Ye."
"But I don't know why Consort Ye summoned Han Chenghui. To this day, I still don't know why." The Crown Princess glanced at Consort Ye.
"After all this happened, it is ultimately my fault. Han Chenghui is also... innocent."
"You're spouting nonsense! Don't you know why my name is Han Chenghui? She...she must have taken Xiang'er's clothes and given them to you! So many people saw her go to the main courtyard!"
"Sister, don't get agitated. Han Chenghui's maid has already been interrogated, and you know what she said." The Crown Princess looked like she had a lot of good intentions.
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