The Imperial Household Department sent over a batch of loquats. This is the first batch sent from the south this year.
The best option, of course, is to send them to the palace.
Needless to say, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager sent it immediately.
Even though the Empress Dowager had no blood relation with the people in the palace, her status was still there, so she would receive a share of all the good things.
The Empress Dowager goes without saying.
The Empress also received two baskets.
But how to divide the rest is hard to say, since there's not much left over that can be found everywhere.
The princes and princesses all received their share.
The geese returning south also received a basketful here.
They are large and yellow, and smell good, clearly indicating that they are good fruits.
“They gave us quite a lot,” Yan Nangui said.
"Yes, I have inquired. Consort Ye, Consort Xiangxian, and Consort Murong received the same as you. The rest of the people received a small amount, but not much," Luo Kui said.
Yan Nangui nodded and listened to her explain where it was and where it wasn't.
"Have someone prepare it for us to eat. Since we've given it to you, there's no need to be stingy. This stuff won't keep for long anyway." In previous years, when we were at the Crown Prince's residence, the Imperial Household Department also sent us gifts from the palace.
She does share some of the money each time.
However, back then, Shu Chengfeng would order the household to make purchases, and the amount was no less than it is now.
The geese flying south didn't pay attention to this.
But less than half a day later, it was heard that the Empress had bestowed several dishes upon Consort Ning.
Consort Ye bestowed gifts upon the eleventh daughter of the Ye family, among others.
"It's just some loquats, and you're using them as gifts?" Yan Nangui scoffed.
She could understand; this was the lifelong profession for these women in the imperial harem.
You can only exert force in this direction. She herself disdains it, but for other women, that's how things are done.
The weather is gradually getting warmer. Although it's still not warm at night, you can wear just a light shirt during the day.
Yan Nangui didn't change her clothes early; she's quite sensitive to the cold.
However, the women in the palace, from the concubines to the maids, were basically all replaced.
It's quite refreshing and pretty.
Throughout April, everyone was enthusiastic, after all, they were all hoping to have a baby.
If His Majesty were to have his first prince shortly after ascending the throne, that would be a very prestigious thing.
He might be promoted today.
The Empress was even more eager to give birth to a legitimate son. Not to mention a legitimate son, she also wanted to have a legitimate princess as soon as possible.
After all, it is truly a terrible thing for an empress to be childless.
Throughout history, there have been countless empresses who were deposed for failing to produce an heir.
She had the Ningguo Duke's Mansion behind her, but she also knew that the Ning family was not the Ye family. They didn't have as many people to be lenient with.
The day of the Dragon Boat Festival has finally arrived.
Everyone was mentally prepared, so they were able to remain calm and composed when facing the girls brought by the women from each family.
The Dragon Boat Festival banquet was held at Fuxi Palace, which has a pond with beautifully blooming lotus flowers. The guests were seated in the hall, directly facing the lotus pond.
Although the Dragon Boat Festival is not as formal as other festivals, it is still very lively.
There was plenty of singing and dancing, and everyone was very happy, toasting and drinking.
Palace maids also picked lotus flowers and presented them to the masters.
The lotus flowers have a delicate fragrance, which is quite interesting.
Ladies of noble birth naturally didn't need to perform any special talents. They simply greeted the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress in turn.
They accepted the reward and that was it.
They didn't even ask her name or age. After all, the emperor can't accept everyone. If you don't want her, how will she get married in the future?
Therefore, today is just for viewing; His Majesty will issue a decree only after viewing.
It wasn't chosen today. That would be too disrespectful to the subjects.
But no matter what, one of the Ye family's daughters will always be selected.
The fact that only Eleventh Sister came today makes it quite obvious.
The other one was obviously abandoned by the Empress Dowager.
The next day, His Majesty issued an edict.
The eleventh daughter of the Ye family was bestowed the title of Xiaoyi and given residence in Liuying Pavilion.
The Cheng family's daughter, Xiaoyi, lived in Qingqiu Pavilion.
The Wu family's daughter was named Baolin and lived in a side hall of Linhua Palace.
The Song family's daughter is named Baolin, and lives in Guiyun Pavilion.
With that, the four newlyweds of this year have moved into the household.
This is far fewer than the Empress had expected; yesterday there were over a dozen young ladies. Of the four His Majesty chose, only Consort Ye comes from a high-ranking family.
The rest were all people whose fathers' official positions were not important.
The newlyweds entered the palace three days later and were settled in various places.
Everywhere else was empty, except for Linhua Palace, where Ding Liangren, who already lived in the side hall, now had one more person.
The most uncomfortable person was Huo Zhaorong. She lived alone in the study, and now suddenly there was another person there. She didn't believe it was just a random arrangement.
The generals who came to the capital to report on their duties have all returned home.
General Huo naturally left as well.
The Yan family, father and sons, all left as well.
Now, Huo Zhaorong couldn't help but wonder if she had done something wrong, or if her family had done something wrong.
No matter how you look at it, the matter is settled.
That night, after a thorough and simple discussion, His Majesty and Consort Yan finally stopped in Zhaochun Palace.
Insects chirped outside, and Yan Nangui lay on him, playing with his hair.
It's long and smooth, and feels amazing to the touch.
"I have already spoken to the Empress. You have a bad temper, so there's no need to assign any new recruits to your office."
"You promised me a long time ago, how dare you bring this up again?" Yan Nangui was unmoved.
I tugged at his hair.
It didn't hurt, and Shu Chengfeng was too lazy to move: "It's not easy to please you."
"Easy, just treat me well." Yan Nangui yawned and was about to call someone in to serve him.
Shu Chengfeng quickly covered her mouth: "Is this what you call a person? You're being a bit too hasty."
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