"In my opinion, why not let Consort Cao move into Feiluan Palace? That way, she can keep Consort Zhen company," Consort Xu suggested.
“Sister Consort De, you’ve misunderstood. If this happens, His Majesty will have to stay there,” Consort Fanghui said with a smile.
She has always been outspoken, which His Majesty likes, so she doesn't hold back now.
Everyone laughed.
The Empress smiled and said, "Forget about Feiluan Palace, let's stay at Feihong Pavilion instead."
Everyone laughed again. It's true, Fei Hong Xuan is right next to Fei Luan Palace.
That's good. Both places are good residences, and they are the closest to the former dynasty. But if they are so close, when His Majesty favors Consort Cao, won't Consort Cao be furious?
The Empress ordered people to prepare Feihong Pavilion in a grand manner, just in time for Consort Cao to move in when she entered the palace.
The Crown Prince's two daughters were also officially granted the title of Princess.
Now there is another joyous occasion in your household.
It's almost Chinese New Year, so we can't worry about that. The kids are still young, so it's not appropriate to have a big celebration.
Therefore, to this day, none of the children in the family have ever had such a grand celebration.
However, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess had already given gifts. Other places also gave some gifts, and that was it.
After Xia Zhaoxun gave birth, her favor didn't immediately become apparent, but to everyone else, she didn't seem to have fallen out of favor.
After all, the Crown Prince has been quite busy lately.
It's almost the Little New Year again, and I sometimes don't have time to visit her.
However, during her postpartum period, Lady Murong was unable to see the Crown Prince.
We'll have to wait and see if he's truly fallen out of favor next year.
Just before the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, Yan Nanxu finally came to the Crown Prince's residence to pay his respects.
Shu Chengfeng had instructed Yan Nan to go to the front yard to meet him early in the morning.
After all, he's an outsider, so it's not appropriate for him to enter the backyard.
The main reason is that the Crown Prince is not present today.
In a guest room in the front yard, Yan Nangui smiled and said, "Congratulations, elder brother."
"Your subject greets Consort Liang. How have you been, Consort Liang?" This time, Yan Nanxu was no longer the same as before when he saw his sister.
“Alright. Brother, you haven’t lived in the capital for many years. Are you used to it?” Yan Nangui asked.
"After all, I was born here, so there's nothing I'm not used to." Actually, I'm not used to it at all.
Although I was born here, I went to the border when I was just over ten years old.
He wasn't used to it, and neither was Mrs. Yin. They were angry every day.
"Things will be better after the New Year. Dad is all alone over there, so it would be better for you to go back as soon as possible, brother."
Yan Nanxu nodded in agreement, knowing in her heart that she didn't want him to stay any longer either.
After exchanging a few words about family matters, Yan Nanxu asked, "I heard you've been taking medicine. Are you feeling any better? What did the imperial physician say?"
Since he cares about her, he still hopes his sister can have children.
"It's just the old saying, take your time to recover. There's nothing to worry about." Yan Nangui smiled and said, "Third sister is about to give birth, she's really blessed."
Yan Nanxu looked a little awkward: "Why do you care about her?"
“It’s not that I care. The other day I looked at Meng Jianghe. I hadn’t paid much attention to him before, but now I see he’s quite capable. The Meng family is on the Second Prince’s side. But now His Highness the Crown Prince’s position is even more secure. Sooner or later, it will be either me or her who suffers,” Yan Nangui said.
“Why do you have to test me, sister… It was my fault for what happened in the past. I only thought about how bad-tempered, immature, and willful you were. I never thought about why you were like this. Your sister-in-law has told me a lot about it these days. I used to be away from home all the time and didn’t know that things at home were so messy.”
Yan Nanxu blushed slightly; his worldview had been completely reshaped during this time.
In the past, when he returned to the mansion, it was only for a few days, and everyone treated him with respect, and no one allowed him to see the sordid and unsavory things in the house.
But Lady Yin was different; she was a woman, and she was inevitably exposed to certain things.
At times like these, she would get angry when she was in a bad mood, and as a result, Yan Nanxu had to learn about all sorts of messy things happening at home.
Back then, Yan Nangui was only a young child, so it's no wonder he had that kind of personality.
My third sister spoke so harshly in front of everyone; I wonder how she faced Yan Nangui back then.
“I understand now, and I know all the grievances you’ve suffered over the years. It’s all because of my and Dad’s negligence that things have come to this. Even when I blamed you for being so sensible, I never thought they were better than you.” This is the truth.
“Now it’s even more so. I know how you feel about them. I’m not your father, and a father wouldn’t favor them. So as long as you’re doing well, it doesn’t matter what happens to them.”
Yan Nangui smiled, but then sighed, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could say all this to the Yan Nangui of the past, brother?"
You understand, but the person who should hear you can no longer hear you.
The arrogant and domineering Yan Nangui never experienced the affection of his own brother until his death.
Yan Nanxu was a little embarrassed.
Yan Nangui smiled and said, "Brother, you must know that the struggle within the royal family is currently at its most intense. Although you cannot be stationed in the southern border region because of your merits, it is still a good thing. It is good to have merits. You should return to Daiyang Pass."
Yan Nangui bluntly stated, "The Yan family's military power cannot be relinquished."
Yan Nanxu nodded: "I know, don't worry. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future and comes to settle scores with the Eldest Princess, with me here, there is still something I can do. You and Father just need to do your own things."
Yan Nanxu frowned slightly: "Isn't it too early to say now?"
"It's precisely because it's early that it matters. What does it matter if it's late? I've never hidden my grudge against the Princess. I've never believed that my mother's death was just a simple matter of illness. Even if it was just an illness, how did it come to this?"
"Besides, the Eldest Princess has done a lot to annoy the Empress and the Crown Prince over the years. She's also fickle; she wanted to support the Seventh Prince before, and now she's supporting the Second Prince. She also has a good relationship with the Cao family. The Empress alone can't let her off the hook."
“In the future, the Empress will also humiliate her, making her a concubine in the Yan family. Isn’t that the best humiliation? As for you, me, and my second brother, we are all from the Lan family.”
Yan Nangui looked at Yan Nanxu and said.
Yan Nanxu thought to herself, "She's really different now."
“I know everything. The royal family is complicated, so you need to be careful. I know that conflicts are inevitable, but at least you still have me and your father to support you.”
"Okay, we should all take care," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
Yan Nanxu could not stay for a meal, so he left some silver notes for Yan Nangui and then left.
Yan Nangui asked Luo Kui to put away the silver notes.
I don't have anything on my mind, things are going very smoothly right now.
She no longer needed to bother dealing with Yan Jinfei.
Because after she grows up, the crown prince's position will likely be more secure.
As for the Meng family, why is she so determined to make their lives miserable? Wait until the Crown Prince ascends the throne? That would be too late.
Just as Yan Nangui was pondering this, she heard Shuanzi outside say, "Lady Liang, the Crown Princess of the main courtyard has invited everyone over, saying there's something she needs to discuss."
Yan Nangui frowned: "At this time?"
It's almost lunchtime.
Shuanzi came in and said, "I think something might be wrong. What do you think?"
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