"Consort Ye spoiled the Crown Princess's mood, but His Highness stayed. I suppose the Crown Princess won't be unhappy now," Yan Nangui said with a smile as they returned to Jiyue Pavilion.
“Yes, Ye Liangdi too… Is she alright now and not sad anymore? Didn’t she cry a lot that day?” Jiangxiang said as she helped Yan Nangui take off his outer clothes.
“A child who is already gone, perhaps he is no longer important?” Yan Nangui shook his head.
Jiangxiang didn't say anything, only sighed softly.
"It's a bit chilly in here, shall we light a fire?" Jiangxiang asked.
The weather was actually quite nice today, but it's not as nice indoors as it is outdoors.
The wild geese fly south, but my body is weak.
"No need, it won't be until October to start the fire. I'll wear something warmer. Go get me some ginseng tea," Yan Nangui said.
The incense has been offered.
Chanyi brought her a blanket to cover her legs.
It wasn't until I drank the ginseng tea that I felt warm.
She didn't like ginseng tea before, but after drinking it for more than half a year, she got used to it.
"I didn't realize I was such a heavy drinker of ginseng soup," Yan Nangui said with a sneer. "I'd really like to know how the Meng and Li families are doing."
“Li’s health is very poor now, and the main courtyard is deliberately tormenting her. The old lady used to care for her, but now that the young mistress has become a princess, and Li’s health has deteriorated, it is said that she can no longer have children. The old lady no longer cares. Now it’s just a matter of appearances,” Chanyi said.
"Is that so? I'm relieved. But there's still one thing I forgot. Li Shi has received her due retribution, but Old Madam Li hasn't yet." The scheme to make Yan Nangui miscarry wasn't just Li Shi's idea.
Without the old lady's help, she wouldn't have been able to bribe the maid. Therefore, both aunt and niece will suffer the consequences.
Whenever Yan Nangui felt unwell, he would think of these things. How could those people escape? Not a single one could escape.
"Go and tell Xiangsi, when Li Shi can't bear it anymore, does she want to live or die? If she wants to live, then do something for me," Yan Nangui said calmly.
"This servant understands." Chanyi's hand trembled slightly; she was afraid.
But she also fully understood what Liangyuan meant.
Xiangsi is a very composed girl, and she listened to these things calmly.
This is the second day.
She continued to serve Yan Jinsi as if nothing had happened. But from that day on, she intentionally or unintentionally made Yan Jinsi dislike Li Shi even more.
Li's days in the mansion became more and more unbearable.
Especially after the weather got cold, it was difficult for her to even get hot water, and she became incredibly thin.
I fell ill and could only see the doctor every three days.
They also had to listen to the gossip of the maids in the main courtyard.
Luckily, she had a strong will to hold on, otherwise she would have been furious.
Yan Nangui simply made the arrangements and then left it to his own devices for the time being.
After Ye Liangdi resumed paying her respects at the mansion, she started finding fault with everything again, which was annoying.
In just seven days, the Third Prince's wife, Lady Li, was sent away. Whether she will be buried with the Third Prince in the future is unknown.
Her son was still young and couldn't understand so much. The Li family had no power and had already compromised because their illegitimate daughter could enter the household.
No one said a word in defense of the innocent and wrongfully killed Li.
Some people may feel guilty and regretful, while others may feel emotional and sigh.
Ultimately, it's none of my business, and nobody cares.
After seeing off Lady Li, the Third Prince secluded himself at home, only saying to outsiders that he was heartbroken.
The sudden loss of a young couple is always heartbreaking.
But who is he saying this to?
So, after only three days of such sorrow, the palace sent a reward and issued an imperial decree to betroth Princess Yunhua to the Third Prince as his second wife.
What is a suitable opportunity?
His Majesty does not wish to send the Prince of Nan'an's granddaughter to the Crown Prince, fearing that he would become even more powerful.
Wang Fu did not want to be a concubine because it was too troublesome.
The third prince, however, needs a wife from a respectable family.
They hit it off immediately.
Li's death was perfectly timed, a death that brought joy to everyone...
Since the marriage has been arranged, we should offer our congratulations.
They got married three months later, which was in the twelfth lunar month.
Even though the body is still warm, since ancient times, men who observe mourning for their wives and manage to do so are praised by thousands.
Even if we can't hold on, no one will say anything.
Moreover, the fact that His Majesty is only giving us three months is already a sign that he's afraid of making us a laughingstock if it's too fast.
When there is a happy occasion, it is customary to give gifts.
The Crown Prince sent gifts to both the Prince of Nan'an's residence and the Third Prince's residence.
Although he hadn't anticipated it from the beginning, he understood when Li suddenly fell ill and died.
The Prince of Nan'an is indeed a great help; perhaps he can really help the third prince?
Currently, the entire royal family is busy preparing for the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration.
In the Crown Prince's residence, everyone was also preparing congratulatory gifts.
However, Yan Nangui didn't have much to prepare, so he asked Jiangxiang and a few others to embroider a small screen.
With the help of several people, the embroidery was completed quite quickly.
If anyone truly wants to stand out, it's not just her as a concubine; there are also the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
At this moment, the eldest princess of the Yan family looked at the person in front of her and asked, "What method do you have?"
“This… I wonder what the Princess intends to do? After all, she is a member of the Crown Prince’s household, and this servant cannot enter,” said Zhang Mama.
"No need," the eldest princess said. "She's going to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager on her birthday, and there will be so many people there, including princes from all over the country and so many envoys. We just need to make her lose her composure and embarrass herself. That shouldn't be too difficult, right?"
"This... I'll do my best, but if anything goes wrong... people will be held accountable, and I dare not go too far," Zhang Mama said worriedly.
"I've supported you a lot over the years, haven't I? I paid for your daughter's medical expenses and your husband's medical expenses. Now that I need your help, you're refusing me?" The princess was furious at her behavior.
"No, no, no, this servant will do her best." Granny Zhang was still very afraid.
"Then I'll wait and see what happens," the princess said.
Granny Zhang readily agreed and hurried back to the palace.
Yan Nangui hasn't intervened in the Yan family yet, which is because she's not in a hurry.
However, Shu Chengfeng noticed that the palace maids and the eldest princess met at the Yan family's residence.
He also had people in the palace.
In just one day, they figured out the princess's scheme.
He went to Jiyue Pavilion with a smile on his face.
He then said, "In that case, how will you thank me when you return south?"
"Pah! If I make a fool of myself, won't you be ashamed? We're in this together, why should I thank you?" Yan Nangui snorted.
"Tsk, you're getting more and more impressive these days," Shu Chengfeng laughed.
"I won't thank you, but Your Highness... such a good arrangement, shouldn't we make use of it?" Yan Nangui came over instantly and sat in the man's lap.
It's not like it was before anymore.
"Just tell me who you're trying to scam." Shu Chengfeng casually put his arm around her waist, his tone quite nonchalant.
I've really gotten used to it.
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