Chapter 0029
Manager Liu explained with a smile.
He didn't say where the fourth pot went, which means it hasn't been delivered yet.
Yan Nangui laughed for no reason.
To outsiders, she simply seemed pleased with the reward, and she offered no explanation. A young eunuch behind her handed the box to Steward Liu.
Manager Liu opened it, and inside were two medicine bottles, white porcelain, which looked like they could hold about twenty or thirty pills.
"This is Yangrong Pill. His Highness knew you take this, so he specially sent it to you. It was prepared by Imperial Physician He from the palace."
Yan Nangui waved his hand, signaling someone to take the gift: "Thank you for your generous reward, Your Highness."
As he spoke, he also had someone tip Steward Liu. Steward Liu took the purse in his hand and laughed, "Hey, it's not light!"
After seeing Steward Liu off, Yan Nangui will go see your flowers. They're already placed by the window, where they can bask in the sun on a fine day, and they're not far from the fire. They won't get cold.
The flowers are beautiful, of course, but...
"In ancient times, two peaches killed three officials. Today, what will become of Your Highness's potted flower?"
Jiangxiang didn't want to think about that, but was just curious: "Why isn't it given to Consort Ye?"
"Your Highness, the country is the most important thing in your heart..."
He didn't say it.
But the more he treated Consort Ye like a concubine, the more the Crown Princess liked her.
Even if he refused to treat Ye Liangdi well, the Ye family had no choice but to stand behind him.
It's just a pity for Ye Liangdi herself; she was so devoted, but unfortunately, she gave her heart to the wrong person.
The crown prince was filled with hatred and in a difficult situation, so how could he care about his cousin's affection?
Isn't the Crown Prince himself caught in this cycle? Well... there's not much more to say.
The Crown Prince's act of bestowing gifts today is probably an expression of concern for her health and an attempt to soothe her emotions.
It doesn't matter; they're just people with the same goal.
However, she was still happy, which meant that the Crown Prince also welcomed her.
Of course, you can't expect a crown prince under imperial power to see you as an ally; at most, you'd see you as a pretty and intelligent woman.
He liked it quite a bit.
And this fondness is just ordinary fondness. But who cares?
The snow stopped before it got dark.
The weather cleared up completely the next day.
After paying his respects, Zhang Chenghui arrived shortly afterward, accompanied by the maid from yesterday, named Cai'e.
"Greetings to Sister Yan," Zhang Chenghui said with a smile.
She wore a slightly worn pink dress that didn't look very thick, but her outer cloak was new and light purple. It must have been warm enough to keep her warm.
"Come in and sit down," Yan Nangui waved his hand.
"I heard everything from Cai'e about yesterday. Thank you for your help, sister. I should have come yesterday, but I was afraid of disturbing you."
The Crown Prince was here yesterday during the day.
"You're too kind. I was just curious for a moment." Yan Nangui took a closer look at Zhang Chenghui; he was quite good-looking.
She was a very beautiful woman from the South; yes, she was also from the South.
Unfortunately, he didn't have Xia Fengyi's luck.
"Sigh, it's my fault..." Zhang Chenghui sighed. Now that she was here, she certainly wouldn't be embarrassed to bring up yesterday's events.
“My family is just a minor official family in Laiyang Prefecture. It is a blessing for my family to be able to serve His Highness the Crown Prince. But life in the Crown Prince’s residence is not so easy. You’re making fun of me, sister.”
"It's alright. But why didn't you go to see the Crown Princess?" Yan Nangui asked.
“It’s such a trivial matter, it’s pointless for me to bother. There’s no need to bother, it just means we’ll have dinner later. It’s just that I’m out of favor, and I have no one to rely on. This girl is young and weak, she couldn’t lift things and that’s why she spilled them,” Zhang Chenghui sighed.
These words piqued Yan Nangui's interest. It turned out she was actually quite fond of her servants.
However, Zhang Chenghui was useless; she had no interest in helping her.
Besides, even if you were to associate with her, it wouldn't necessarily be a good thing.
It might be easier for something to go wrong there.
Therefore, since she didn't show anything obvious, Zhang Chenghui understood and went back after sitting for a while.
It was at this time that news came that His Highness had appointed Consort Xia to accompany him on the inspection tour.
In fact, this inspection tour was held at the end of each year, when the crown prince would lead a group to inspect the military camps and city defenses in the capital region.
If there is no crown prince, then take the eldest prince.
It was both an inspection and a visit to offer condolences.
A few years ago, His Majesty specifically brought up this matter in court for discussion, asking whether it was appropriate. The implication was that there was no need to send the Crown Prince.
This incident caused a great uproar in the imperial court.
The Duke of Ye, the Duke of Ning, along with several marquises and officials of the first and second ranks in the court, sided with the Crown Prince with vehement words.
The Crown Prince was, after all, the legitimate son born to the Empress, and the only legitimate son after the death of the eldest legitimate son.
He had always been infallible, and in the eyes of his ministers, he was a shoo-in for the next emperor.
His Majesty said that the reason for abolishing this rule was because the Crown Prince's departure would cause hardship and waste of resources for the people.
Every year, the trip was carried out with great fanfare, to demonstrate the court's high regard for the generals guarding the capital region.
This also demonstrates the strength of the Dayan Dynasty. Therefore, the Crown Prince always travels with the highest honors when he goes on tour at this time of year.
The Crown Prince's ceremonial procession was only slightly inferior to that of the Emperor.
The ancestors established this rule so that the crown prince could establish his authority before ascending the throne.
To put it bluntly, it's about stabilizing the crown prince's position.
When His Majesty openly questions this rule, naturally some people object.
At that time, the twelve-year-old crown prince stood in the Tai Ning Palace, letting his father and ministers discuss the matter.
In the end, His Majesty had no choice but to bow to his ministers. Many supported him, but unfortunately, those with military power and real authority disagreed.
It was on that occasion that His Majesty truly realized how formidable Duke Ye was.
Therefore, they were even more wary, but they could no longer easily shake the crown prince's position.
He made Shu Chengfeng his heir because Shu Chengfeng was the legitimate son, but even more so because of Shu Changfeng's death, which he needed to answer to the Ye family.
However, he was not the legitimate son and did not place much importance on the legitimate son becoming the crown prince.
For the past six years, the Crown Prince has made an inspection tour every winter.
Even this year, because of the snow disaster, His Majesty sent the Second Prince to the outskirts of the capital to comfort the disaster victims, attempting to weaken the Crown Prince's influence.
But what's the use?
What good is a prince's entourage, no matter how magnificent?
Once the crown prince appears, he'll still be inconspicuous.
Shu Chengfeng, dressed in the ceremonial robes of the crown prince, departed from the palace. His entourage, in a grand procession, left the capital to inspect the surrounding region.
As His Majesty watched his son's retreating figure, he simply remarked, "The fifth prince has grown up."
Yes, the little boy who stood in front of him back then is now a grown-up.
The courtier bowed to the eunuch, thinking to himself that His Majesty was in a difficult situation.
In the inner palace, the Empress listened to the eunuch's report and felt relieved: "Just go and do your best."
"Your Majesty, Cuizhu has arrived," a palace maid announced as she entered.
Cuizhu was a maid in the front courtyard of the Crown Prince's residence, ostensibly delivering gifts to the Empress.
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