The Dragon Boat Festival requires a visit to the palace, and His Majesty has conveniently combined the Dragon Boat Festival family banquet with the banquet welcoming the Crown Prince. Originally, there was supposed to be a dragon boat race.
Unfortunately, it started raining last night, and the river level rose quite a bit, making it difficult to hold the race today.
His Majesty then took the opportunity to cancel it.
The main issue is that someone submitted a memorial stating that after the Crown Prince returned to the capital, His Majesty did not hold a banquet because he was recuperating from his injuries.
Of course, the person who submitted the memorial didn't say it that way, but the general meaning was similar.
A crown prince must possess the dignity befitting a crown prince.
Your Majesty cannot act as if nothing has happened.
After all, aside from bestowing gifts, the emperor didn't really do anything else to show his appreciation.
Shu Zhongjing also had his own ideas, and since someone had pointed them out, he readily agreed. So, although the dragon boat races were cancelled, the palace banquet was more lively than in previous years.
The wild geese returned south and received their reward early in the morning; what the reward was was not important.
It's nothing more than gold, silver, jewelry, and fine silks; what matters is the Crown Prince's attitude.
As for fighting with the Crown Prince, that's another matter.
No matter how they fight, they still need each other.
Yan Nangui is wearing a new dress today, made of ten different brocade patterns, with a light ivory-colored jacket over it.
The clothes were embroidered with small cloud patterns, which were very exquisite.
Cloud patterns are rarely seen on women's clothes, but it's not impossible, so when she asked the embroiderer to do it, it actually looked quite beautiful.
She wore her hair in a high bun and a set of coral jewelry, which perfectly complemented her outfit.
As soon as she peeked out in the front yard, Xiao Liangyuan subconsciously took a step back.
The geese flew south, but he pretended not to see them and went forward to greet them.
At this moment, only the two of them, Luo Liangyuan, arrived.
"My sister is indeed beautiful; this outfit is truly eye-catching," Luo Liangyuan said with a smile.
"Sister, please don't praise me like that," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
“Nan Guisheng is good, so of course he deserves praise,” Shu Chengfeng said.
“Yes, I often tell those around me that everyone in this household is beautiful in their own way. But there are very few like Sister Yan. No matter what clothes or jewelry you wear, they can’t overshadow your charm,” Consort Luo said with a smile.
"If you praise me like that, I might actually believe it," Yan Nangui said with a smile, picking up her teacup. "What do you think, Sister Xiao?"
Xiao Liangyuan's smile was extremely unnatural: "Sister Luo is absolutely right."
Shu Chengfeng concealed his laughter by drinking tea, thinking to himself that Yan Shi was really wicked.
Luo Liangyuan naturally noticed Xiao Liangyuan's hesitation and wondered if she had suffered a loss at Jiyue Pavilion that day.
Tsk, so this is all the beauty Meng Haijiang is known for.
Before long, the others arrived one after another.
It's time to set off for the palace.
On her way out of the mansion, Consort Xiao avoided Yan Nangui.
Everyone who saw this felt the same way Luo Liangyuan did.
To be honest, who would have thought that Yan Nangui would be so malicious?
The normal line of thinking would be that the Xiao family suffered a loss at Jiyue Pavilion, right?
As for how I suffered this loss... well, that's a story...
Nobody knows.
Inside the carriage, Jiangxiang covered her lips and said, "You've really frightened her this time."
"It's not that bad, it's just temporary," Yan Nangui smiled.
“I would like to ask, what if… she really dared to stay that day?” Jiangxiang asked.
"Hahaha, then I agree. I agree, Your Highness, can you agree or not?" This is no longer a question of whether he is lustful or not.
If this breaks the lower limit, Shu Chengfeng will probably be furious.
Jiang Xiang nodded in agreement. Indeed, His Highness would not agree.
It's just that my own daughter is really bold.
They soon entered the palace, and today a banquet is being held in the Yaoguang Hall.
The group waited in the pavilions on either side of Yaoguang Hall.
He met with the women of each household.
The Crown Princess naturally sat upright.
Yan Nangui also saw the Third Prince's new princess up close for the first time.
I saw her around Chinese New Year, and although I saw her, I didn't get to observe her up close like this. She is indeed an absolute beauty.
She was observing this person, but everyone else was observing Xiao Liangyuan more closely.
After seeing her, although they didn't show it too much on their faces, most people probably felt the same way Yan Nangui did when she first saw her.
It gives off a feeling that it's nothing special.
To be honest, Xiao Shi wasn't bad-looking either.
But to call her the number one beauty would be a bit of a misnomer.
I'm afraid this title is based on the fact that she is the daughter of a prince.
When His Majesty arrived with the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Crown Prince, everyone else had already entered Yaoguang Palace.
After paying his respects and taking his seat, Yan Nangui glanced at Consort Zhengui.
She was still wearing a bright red dress and adorned with jewels, looking as beautiful and charming as ever.
However, Yan Nangui noticed that she was still quite different from before.
I can't quite put my finger on what's different, but maybe it's because she used to be chatting and laughing with His Majesty, and now there's more than one of her, right?
Consort Wan and Consort Fanghui were very courteous and harmonious.
One has gentle features, the other has a beaming smile. They are truly pleasing to the eye.
Yan Nangui lowered his head and took a sip of tea, thinking to himself that there really are no simple people.
Simple people can't climb up there.
The Empress Dowager continued to act as her tool, only caring about eating, drinking, and laughing.
The Empress was also sitting with a smile on her face.
However, the Empress and the Empress Dowager are different after all. Her family was still prosperous, and she still had a son.
His Majesty naturally didn't care about these two women.
I only use it when necessary.
At this moment, he was speaking to Shu Chengfeng: "You did an excellent job on this trip to Menghai. I am very satisfied."
This is a rare occasion for the Crown Prince to be praised in such a public setting.
Shu Chengfeng, however, showed no surprise; he simply accepted the gift calmly and expressed his gratitude.
"However, while you're doing well in external affairs, you also need to take care of things at home," Shu Zhongjing said.
"Yes." Shu Chengfeng didn't ask why.
Even if he doesn't ask, His Majesty will still speak.
“You are not young anymore, and you still have no legitimate son. This is not appropriate. You are the crown prince and will inherit the throne in the future. If you do not have a legitimate son, what kind of order will this be? The people of the world will not feel at ease.”
The Empress was anxious: "Your Majesty, Cheng'er is still young."
"Young? Even if you're young, you've been married for many years! How was I back then?" Shu Zhongjing scoffed.
The Empress bit her lip, speechless.
"Father, please calm your anger. Your son will do his best." Shu Chengfeng was not nervous.
Ning, however, could no longer sit still and stood up, saying, "Your Majesty, I am incompetent and beg for your punishment."
"Hmph, never mind. Sit down." Shu Zhongjing had achieved the result he wanted, so there was no need to dwell on this at the family banquet.
Yan Nangui sneered inwardly; this emperor was truly fascinating.
Is this a case of trying to gradually weaken the crown prince's influence by using the excuse of having no legitimate heir, when there seems to be no chance?
Because of this incident, the Crown Princess lost her appetite throughout the entire banquet.
She barely managed to keep from losing her composure.
Before she returned, the Empress instructed someone to tell her to come to the palace the next day.
She felt bitter inside, knowing that the Empress was going to reprimand her, but this was something she really couldn't do... It was her own problem that she couldn't have children.
After leaving the palace, everyone got into the carriage and headed back.
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