In March, the grass grows and the orioles fly. With the male head of the Crown Prince's residence absent, it is naturally much quieter.
After paying his respects, Yan Nangui strolled into the garden.
The garden was teeming with butterflies and bees, a scene of vibrant life.
I met Xia Fengyi right after crossing Yuzhi Bridge. This place is the closest to Yihu Residence.
Yihu Residence is located right by this small lake, so Xia Fengyi was probably feeling a bit stifled and was taking a walk here.
Upon seeing Yan Nangui, she was not afraid and stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Greetings, Lady Yan."
"Well, I came here from the main courtyard, which is not as convenient as your journey from Yihu Residence," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
Xia Zhaoxun's pregnancy is almost four months along, so it's naturally stable.
So naturally she went to pay her respects; she came back to change her clothes and then came out again.
“Yes, Yihu Residence is quite close by, so it’s nice to come and take a stroll, but there are quite a few mosquitoes in the summer,” Xia Zhaoxun said with a smile.
“Since we’ve met, let’s sit down together. This place is close to your residence, so please arrange some tea and snacks for me. I didn’t have an appetite this morning, but now I’m quite hungry,” Yan Nangui said with a smile.
“Alright, then Sister Yan, please have a seat.” Xia Zhaoxun waved his hand and said, “Go and prepare.”
May hurriedly agreed and then withdrew.
Qing Shuang served him from the side.
"You did a great job last time. You're a good girl." Yan Nangui glanced at Qing Shuang a few times.
It has to be said, this is Xia Zhaoxun's good fortune. If he hadn't discovered it and had continued eating it, who knows what would have happened?
"Yes, this girl has been with me for several years now, and I rely on her more and more these days."
This also shows that May went to arrange the food without hesitation, something she probably wouldn't have done in the past.
"It was just a coincidence that I was able to help you, my master. It is my good fortune," Qing Shuang hurriedly said.
Yan Nangui nodded: "You are all blessed."
“There are few heirs in the household, so your child, regardless of whether it’s a boy or a girl, is precious. His Highness seems to value this pregnancy as well,” Yan Nangui said.
Xia Zhaoxun didn't know how to respond, afraid that saying too much would provoke Yan Nangui.
So I just smiled.
The two were sitting by the lake. It was very hot today, even though it was only morning.
As I was sitting there, I saw Murong Liangyuan arrive from not far away.
Yan Nangui raised an eyebrow slightly, stood up, and greeted her with a polite bow.
Naturally, Xia Zhaoxun had to pay his respects.
"Why are Sister Yan and Sister Xia sitting together? When did they become so close?" Murong Liangyuan teased.
"Look at what you're saying, who wouldn't I be with?" Yan Nangui smiled.
“My sister is very biased. She’s nice to everyone else, but she’s fierce to me,” Murong Liangyuan said with a smile.
"That's because you didn't give me any snacks. Look, Xia Zhaoxun gave them to me." Just then, the people from Yihuju brought out the snacks and tea.
Seeing that there was one extra, they quickly added a teacup.
"Ah, with His Highness away, the mansion is so quiet. Xia Zhaoxun is almost four months pregnant, isn't she? Once you give birth to your son, you might even be promoted. And if you're promoted again, you'll be a Chenghui." Consort Murong said with a smile.
"How dare I think of such things? I only pray for a safe delivery of my child, whether it be a boy or a girl. I am already honored. I come from a humble background and dare not ask for more," Xia Zhaoxun said.
“Xia Zhaoxun is the most disciplined, and His Highness said so too.” Consort Murong sighed, “Status doesn’t matter.”
Yan Nangui said she was hungry, and at that moment a meat-based snack was right up her alley. She didn't bother with playing games with Murong Shi and ate with great relish.
After finishing her meal and drinking a few sips of tea, she stood up with a smile: "Thank you for your hospitality, Xia Zhaoxun. I'll head back now. I'm just lazy. If I don't eat, I'll be too hungry to wait until I get back. But if I do eat, I'll be sleepy in no time. Oh well, I'm going back to sleep now."
Xia Zhaoxun smiled and stood up: "See my sister off."
Murong Liangyuan smiled and nodded.
Once back in Jiyue Pavilion, Jiangxiang smiled and said, "I'm sure Consort Murong would like to say a few more words to you."
"What are you talking about? Poetry and romance? Or expressing your feelings through poetry and books? If I were to do these things, I would have to drag His Highness along with me. Why bother with her?" Yan Nangui smiled and stretched out her hands, ordering someone to remove her outer garment.
"Of all the people in this household, I only find Xia Shi and Ning Chenghui somewhat agreeable. Oh, and maybe my little cousin too. As for the others, hmph."
"Huh? Ye Liangdi? With her like that... how can you still find her pleasing to the eye?" Luo Kui asked curiously as she straightened her coat.
"She's a smart aleck and talks a lot. But she's also stupid, not only stupid, but also cowardly," Yan Nangui said with a laugh.
"Oh, what about Ning Chenghui?" Luo Kui asked again.
"Her... ruthless and steady. If it weren't for the fact that there was a Crown Princess from the Ning family above her, she wouldn't have remained out of favor for so long. What a pity." How could there be two people from the Ning family holding high positions in one household?
Even in the future, you can't enter the palace.
With Empress Ning, another woman from the Ning clan would never be able to rise to the position of a first-rank imperial concubine.
However, if the Crown Princess is unable to have children...
If they don't survive, fine, but if they don't survive and keep harming other people's children...
Well, that's hard to say.
Yan Nangui was a little distracted, then turned back to her: "Aren't you going to ask about Xia Shi?"
Luo Kui blushed: "This servant knows, you see that she is sensible and does not cause trouble, and she does not bully anyone just because she is favored."
"You're half right, it's right that she doesn't cause trouble. As for who she bullies, she's smart. As long as she gives birth to a healthy child, just you wait and see, once she enters the palace, her rank won't be low."
Everyone agreed.
In any case, the maids in Jiyue Pavilion believed more than anyone else that the Crown Prince would eventually enter the palace.
Because of this idea, they even fantasize about the future.
This is the rhythm brought about by the returning geese; everyone thinks so.
So at this moment, Jiangxiang was thinking about what rank her concubine would have after entering the palace.
Yan Nangui wasn't lying when he said he was sleepy; he indeed went to lie down in the outer room.
In the main courtyard, the Crown Princess glanced at the eldest grandson and then had him carried away.
She's paying a little more attention to the child now, but that's about it.
"I suppose Your Highness has arrived by now. I wonder what the situation is like over there."
“Meng Haijiang is a vast territory, but sparsely populated. So it must not be easy to settle people there. Your Highness is very busy this time,” Su Jin said.
The Crown Princess nodded: "Are Jin and Xia both alright?"
"Everything is fine now. Jin is about to give birth. They are being very cautious. Everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared," Su Jin said.
"Yes, this pregnancy is also at a good time for her," the Crown Princess said calmly.
“Actually, Kim Bong-yi comes from a humble background, and if she were to raise her own child… you could have adopted one,” Su-jin said.
"You said it yourself, she comes from a lowly background, what would I do with her child?" the Crown Princess said disdainfully.
“Yes, it was my shortsightedness,” Su Jin said.
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