“Scholars still have a chance, those with a promising future. However, the eldest daughters of large families like this probably won’t have such an opportunity,” Yan Nangui said.
Just look at the Yan family.
Although Yan Lingyun did not want her daughters to marry princes, the eldest princess was determined to give her two daughters to the princes.
Even if she was the second wife, if Yan Jinxiu hadn't been crippled, wouldn't she still have wanted to give her to the prince, not caring if she became a concubine?
The two illegitimate daughters of the second wife are also being groomed, and they are probably not willing to marry ordinary people.
"Tch, keep making a fuss. Life is about making a fuss. It's been like this for thousands of years, and it's neither for you nor me to accept or reject." Yan Nangui shook his head indifferently.
“You are absolutely right,” Jiangxiang said.
It's already August in the blink of an eye. I've been away twice this year, which has been quite an eventful trip.
After the geese returned south for their evening meal, they took out a lantern and went out.
The morning glories by the west wall haven't withered yet and are still thriving.
However, this plant only lasts for one year, and it will gradually wither after about fifteen days.
She picked a blooming flower, which was not very clear under the light, but looked purple.
When I got back inside, I realized it was light blue.
"Lady, His Highness went to the main courtyard today," Chanyi said.
"Finally, he's gone." Ever since he returned, the Crown Prince has been giving the Crown Princess the cold shoulder, and he hasn't even gone yet.
Now that they've gone, the Crown Princess must be happy.
Nothing was said that night.
The next morning, news came that Ye Liangdi had caught a chill during the night and was therefore unable to get up.
The Crown Princess seemed concerned, but all she did was send someone to check on things.
Whether it was from catching a cold or something else, no one knows.
Anyway, she's pregnant, so it doesn't matter whether she comes or not. The Crown Princess was just expressing concern.
But upon closer reflection, isn't Ye Liangdi just being pretentious?
Is she angry that the Crown Prince visited the main courtyard yesterday? Or is she angry that Consort Luo gave birth yesterday?
Whatever it is, she's pregnant and still gets angry all the time, it's unbelievable.
This year's Mid-Autumn Festival will be more lively because princes from all over the country will be coming to the capital. This is because the Empress Dowager's birthday is in October.
This year marks my birthday, so we should celebrate it properly.
Besides the princes, people from several surrounding vassal states were also coming.
As Shu Zhongjing said, since they were going to wave goodbye anyway, they might as well come earlier and even celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
These words are touching, but they also imply that we can celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, but let's skip the Lunar New Year.
Although the princes in various regions today do not have the same power as in the previous dynasty.
They were not even allowed to maintain more than two hundred private soldiers. Furthermore, not all the tax revenue of a region belonged to them.
But since the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, the emperor couldn't help but worry.
So you don't want to let them go, but you also don't want to keep them any longer.
It's quite a contradiction.
Not all princes lived in other places; most lived in the capital.
Currently, only three remain outside the capital. One is the late emperor's younger brother, the Prince of Nan'an. He is considered the most powerful of the princes.
After all, his fiefdom of Nan'an Prefecture was bestowed upon him by his late father, Emperor Jingming.
Furthermore, he was the only prince who could command five thousand private soldiers and collect taxes from the entire Nan'an Prefecture.
He was Emperor Jingming's favorite youngest son, and it must have been during that time that the struggle took place.
He was sent to Nan'an Prefecture when he was only five years old. Regardless of what happened later, the late emperor bestowed upon him several honors and rewards after ascending the throne.
Even now that Emperor Jingxun has ascended the throne, this old prince is still the most glamorous one.
He's only in his fifties, not even sixty yet.
The other princes were much less impressive.
Although they were sent away by the late emperor, he was nearing his death at that time. The reason for sending them away was that they were his two most beloved sons.
Mostly for protection.
One is Suizhou, and the other is Hancheng; both are remote places.
It wasn't a very easy time.
Of the late emperor's sons in the capital, only one is still alive.
There's no need to go into details about these things; it's all a mess.
Yan Nangui organized her memories and nodded after listening to Jiangxiang explain things to her.
"King Jing married the niece of Queen Dowager Jiang, but Queen Jiang was chronically ill and rarely appeared in public. King Jing was also very low-key and had no real talent. He just spent his days indulging in flowers, birds, fish, and insects, so he lived a comfortable life."
"Tsk tsk, history tells us that such people are usually not simple," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
Jiang Xiang smiled and nodded: "Yes, I was thinking the same thing. This Princess Jiang is the real biological niece of Empress Dowager Jiang. The Jiang family has declined quite a bit in recent years. Yet she is still doing well. Although she is said to be ill, who knows if she is really sick in the mansion? Besides, although Prince Jing has some concubines, he does not have a wife. It can be seen that Princess Jiang is quite remarkable."
Yan Nangui nodded. This is indeed quite interesting.
After explaining the basics, Jiangxiang and a few others started arranging for the fabric to be taken to the sewing room.
From August onwards, until after October. Since the capital city is bustling, people will likely wear it more often.
Don't palace banquets happen several times a year?
It's not good to wear the same clothes repeatedly.
I have no objection to the geese returning south; if I don't wear them when I'm young, when will I?
"Liangyuan," a young maid called from outside.
"Come in and answer."
Zhelan came in to pay her respects: "Liangyuan, a father-in-law has come to the front courtyard. He said that the jewelry you bought in Qintang City has arrived and he brought it to you."
"Hmm, hurry up and call them in," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
Soon, two young eunuchs carried in a box.
Open it, and inside are the jewelry pieces she had customized.
Yan Nangui selected some pieces for himself and a few for the maids. He put the rest back as they were: "Please find two people to deliver these to the Marquis of Xinyang's residence. Have Yuanhua go with her. Tell her that I bought these for my aunt and that she shouldn't be shy. After all, these are different pieces of jewelry from the capital. Aunt can wear them and play with them."
Yuanhua agreed, and the two young eunuchs, having received their reward, happily went off.
Leaving aside how happy Lan Xiangyi was to receive the gifts at the Marquis of Xinyang's residence, let's just say that Yan Nangui changed his clothes, put on the new jewelry, and went out to stroll in the garden.
The weather is lovely today, and there are many flowers in the garden; it's the perfect time to admire chrysanthemums.
Chrysanthemums of all colors are in full bloom, displayed right from the entrance; there must be thousands of pots.
Of course, there aren't that many rare and valuable chrysanthemums.
Most of them are displayed in a fairly ordinary way, but they still look good.
Besides potted plants, some are planted in the ground.
Young girls from all over were picking chrysanthemums among the bushes.
Some chrysanthemums are not edible, but the mansion specially grows some that can be used to make tea or desserts.
The young maids hurriedly greeted Yan Nangui.
Yan Nangui simply waved goodbye and strolled along the lakeside.
As they walked away, a little girl whispered enviously, "Yan Liangyuan's jewelry is so exquisite! I've never seen anything like it before."
"I've never seen this before. The Crown Princess has so many pieces of jewelry, but this is the first time I've seen this style."
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