The Crown Princess was unaware of all this, and her heart was breaking.
This is the second time.
It's gone just like that.
An investigation is necessary; the kitchen and every part of the mansion must be thoroughly checked.
But no matter what you're investigating, you have to celebrate the holiday first.
Unable to enter the palace, she could only give instructions to the others.
The next day, the Crown Prince entered the palace with two concubines. He brought no one else with him.
It's pointless to bring too many people since the Crown Princess isn't here. Let's wait until the New Year.
This perfectly suits the wild geese's desire to return south.
Since the manor was also celebrating the festival, she didn't join anyone else and just celebrated by herself, with the kitchen sending over hot pot.
The newly made Laba porridge and other dishes were also very lively.
In the palace, even if the Crown Princess hadn't come, His Majesty would still ask her about it.
Shu Chengfeng only said that he was sick.
His Majesty didn't say anything more. Seeing that he was silent, the Empress naturally didn't say anything either.
Today went fairly smoothly.
That evening, in the Beichen Palace, Shu Zhongjing leaned back in a soft chair and asked, "What happened to the Ning family?"
"Your Majesty, according to the scouts' report, it appears to be a miscarriage," Yu Qi said with a forced smile.
"Oh?" Shu Zhongjing clicked his tongue. "What's going on?"
"I don't know about that, but she's been acting very strangely lately. She's either calling for the imperial physician urgently or suddenly telling everyone not to pay their respects. The main courtyard is fairly well-protected, and the spies can't keep too much of a watch. But it's probably because this pregnancy isn't going smoothly," Yu Qi said.
Shu Zhongjing nodded: "Keep an eye on it. The third son's wedding is coming up soon, keep an eye on it too."
"Yes. I will go and give the order right away." Yu Qi agreed and left.
Shu Zhongjing gently tapped the back of his hand, thinking that the princes had all grown up and their thoughts were becoming more and more profound.
It was so much better when I was a kid.
"Go and have someone bring the twelfth prince here," Shu Zhongjing said.
Just as Eunuch Xiang was about to agree, Shu Zhongjing changed his mind again: "Never mind, I'll go see Consort Fang."
The father-in-law hurried over to serve him.
It's so late again today.
It's inappropriate for His Majesty to see the child and bring him over now. Besides, there are others even younger than the twelfth prince.
Since His Majesty doesn't spend the night in the Empress's palace anyway, what difference does it make where he goes?
Upon hearing that His Majesty had gone to the Jade Hibiscus Palace, everyone naturally had their own thoughts.
The Empress was overjoyed; at least she was no longer Consort Zhen.
Anyway, as long as it's not her, that's fine.
Consort Zhen was quite upset, as that wretched woman, Fang, was becoming increasingly favored.
He was actually trying to pin her down.
At the Crown Prince's residence, the Crown Prince went straight to the front courtyard upon returning home, as he was already quite tired after only returning yesterday.
So I have no intention of going to the main courtyard today.
The next day, Consort Su was summoned to the main courtyard, where the Crown Princess had instructed her to continue managing affairs.
The Crown Princess had suffered repeated miscarriages and lacked the confidence to continue controlling the situation. This also served as a way of showing submission to the Crown Prince.
"Just take good care of things. There's always Mother He to handle things. If anything is handled poorly, just ask her," the Crown Princess said.
Although she was in her postpartum period, she didn't want people to notice. So, she at least dressed up today.
Su Liangdi replied, "Then I will take care of things for you for a while. You should be better by the time of the New Year."
The Crown Princess nodded.
Indeed, although it hadn't been a month yet, she had no choice but to enter the palace, whether she was well or not.
She can't fail to fulfill her duties as the Crown Princess just because she hasn't been able to produce an heir, can she?
After Consort Su left, the Crown Princess instructed, "Take good care of the eldest grandson, keep a close eye on him, and make sure nothing goes wrong."
Mrs. He readily agreed.
Everyone knows that it's one thing for the Crown Princess to be unable to give birth herself, but if she can't even raise the child raised in the main courtyard...
Madam He sighed, thinking to herself that her mistress was good in every way, so why was her belly so prone to problems?
"Don't worry too much. You need to take care of your health first. Health is the most important thing."
The Crown Princess nodded, not wanting to say anything more at this moment.
Inside the Moon-Viewing Pavilion, Consort Ye was fuming: "Why is Consort Ye in charge? She's a consort, but I'm not?"
“Liangdi, she entered the manor earlier than you. Besides, what good is it to be in charge right now?” Aunt Lu advised, “It’s fine if Consort Su is in charge; you can just wait for the New Year in peace. Do you think people will look down on you just because you’re not in charge? Something has happened in the main courtyard, and the whole manor is speculating. Consort Su may seem like a good person in charge, but if something happens, won’t she be in trouble?”
"Besides, the Crown Princess values power so much. Now that she has to let go, do you think she's willing to do so? Wouldn't it be better to make her hate the Su family?"
Ye Liangdi snorted, but she really didn't have any obsession with the housekeeper.
She came from a prominent family, but she didn't learn much of that stuff.
She simply doesn't like being dominated.
Aunt Lu had something to say but didn't say it.
That is, Consort Su was in charge because she was capable and favored.
Maybe this month will just pass by like this.
But with Consort Ye in charge, I'm afraid something bad is bound to happen.
Whether she manages things well or not is not the point; the point is that the head of the household is likely to cause trouble.
So why bother?
If we could get the Crown Prince to help us manage things together with the Su family, there's no need for that.
What's the point of taking on this hot potato? It'll only be a month or so, and whether I manage it well or not, I'll have to hand it back.
Besides, we all know each other well. How capable is he? How well can he manage things?
Ye Liangdi made a fuss for a few minutes and then it was over.
With Aunt Lu keeping things in check, she's become much more sensible and obedient these days.
The Third Prince's wedding was on the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
All things considered, there are only a few days left.
Although it was his second marriage, the woman was still the Prince of Nan'an and was granted the title of County Princess.
So it was more grand than when I married Li.
Princess Yunhua also brought a considerable dowry; whatever it was, the quantity was substantial.
Moreover, she was exceptionally beautiful, which naturally pleased the Third Prince.
Even if she were born with the appearance of a demon, the Third Prince would still marry her.
But if she were an absolute beauty, the Third Prince would naturally be even happier.
Therefore, he is now very active in preparing for the wedding, but unfortunately, the body of his former princess consort, Lady Li, is still warm.
Seeing this in the backyard, it's hard not to feel disheartened.
Whether they are heartbroken or not, no one cares.
The day arrived quickly, and the Third Prince's residence was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers.
When Princess Yunhua entered the house, she was not at all like a second wife; she was treated with more formality than the legal wife.
The concubines kowtowed and paid their respects, thus establishing their social standing.
There's no need to go to the Crown Prince's residence; just send a gift.
Inside Jiyue Pavilion, Yan Nangui was drinking hot honey water.
"I was thinking that the younger sister from the Li family should make a scene with the son born to Li today. Unfortunately, that's just wishful thinking."
“How could that be? Although Madam Li is a lady, she only entered the household to take care of her elder sister’s son. She probably isn’t very favored. The Li family is already lucky to have a concubine’s daughter enter the household to continue the family line, how could they dare to cause trouble? Besides, that child is only a few years old. She doesn’t understand anything yet,” Jiangxiang sighed.
Yan Nangui shook his head: "Yes, it's pitiful."
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