"It's already been sent to the authorities." Shu Chengfeng gently stirred the floating tea leaves with the lid of his teacup. "The commotion these past few days has been truly outrageous."
Yan Nangui smiled and said, "It's good that it's been resolved. But it's a pity for Ding Zhaoxun."
She couldn't be bothered to ask the person who supposedly sent her to the authorities.
Why else would the Crown Prince intervene to cover for the inner court?
Luo Liangyuan is overthinking it; she doesn't need to be involved in this matter.
When Shu Chengfeng spoke with Yan Nangui, they basically stopped talking about this matter.
I had only been sitting for a short while when someone from Wenyue Pavilion came to invite His Highness the Crown Prince to leave.
Shu Chengfeng frowned: "Tell Ye Liangdi to reflect on her actions. I will visit her another day."
The visitor didn't dare to cause any trouble and had no choice but to go back.
Inside the Moon-Viewing Pavilion, Consort Ye was so angry that she smashed things. At this moment, she was not only angry, but also resentful of Yan Nangui.
"My cousin actually disrespected me because of her! What's so great about her? She's a withered flower, what makes her even worth my cousin's attention? A vixen!"
"Alright, alright, Consort, please calm down. His Highness surely knows you're innocent. Please don't be angry. You should at least give the Crown Princess some face, shouldn't you?" Yuehua coaxed.
Yuehua was also from the Ye family. Although she wasn't as favored by Consort Ye as Liuying, she still had some influence.
Just then, Cuizhu arrived.
After she paid her respects, she waved for everyone to leave, leaving only Yuehua behind.
"Liu Ying will be back tomorrow, though she'll have suffered a lot. Now that the pharmacy outside made a mistake, Liu Ying is no longer involved," Cui Zhu said.
"Auntie, you're so confused! How could the pharmacy outside have made a mistake? His Highness must have been deceived! I invited him here, but he refused to come." Ye Liangdi stamped her foot.
Cuizhu was also exasperated by her slow-wittedness.
“My lady, let’s leave it at that. Please don’t pursue this matter any further.” Cui Zhu sighed. “Since His Highness personally verified it and found no fault, there’s no point in dwelling on it any longer.”
"So the real evildoers got away with it?" Ye Liangdi's eyes widened.
"My dear sister!" Cuizhu sighed, "You must consider the bigger picture."
Ye Liangdi opened her mouth and then closed it again, finally saying after a long while, "I understand."
Seeing her resentment, Cuizhu had no choice but to say again, "You need to understand that what you should do most right now is to have a child. If you can give birth to a son, then everything will be fine. At that time, who can do anything to you?"
"How many times a month does my cousin come to visit?" Ye Liangdi said, sitting down, her eyes reddening.
“The more things are like this, the more you need to stay calm. There’s no use being competitive now. If you can have a child first before the main courtyard has one, then you’ve won,” Cuizhu said.
Ye Liangdi remained silent.
Cuizhu winked at Yuehua, and Yuehua nodded.
After offering a few more words of comfort, Cuizhu left.
Cui Zhu was really at her wits' end; how could she possibly lift this up?
The Empress in the palace was already having a hard time, relying entirely on the Crown Prince, and now this Consort Ye is like this... sigh.
The Crown Prince stayed at Jiyue Pavilion for a day, and naturally didn't leave that night either.
He hadn't been here for a few days, and now, as he held her in his arms, he was clearly distracted.
After finishing his good deed, Shu Chengfeng leaned against the pillows and held Yan Nangui in his arms: "What has Tang'er been doing these past few days?"
"I didn't do anything. It was too cold, so I was just sleeping in." Yan Nangui smiled. "Or maybe I just read a book."
"Tang'er is indeed able to calm her mind." Shu Chengfeng stroked her smooth, long hair.
"I'm more peaceful when it's cold, but I guess I won't be so well-behaved now that it's warmer." Yan Nangui rolled over, pressed down on him, and hooked his long hair with her other hand.
"Your Highness is very busy at the end of the year, so it is difficult for me to see you."
"So, when I wasn't here, Tang'er was thinking of me?" Shu Chengfeng wrapped his arms around her waist.
"What are you saying, Your Highness? Is there anyone in the backyard who doesn't think of you?" Yan Nangui bit his Adam's apple.
He flipped her over and pinned her down: "Since it's Tang'er who misses me, I'll naturally make sure Tang'er enjoys herself properly..."
"Thank you very much... um..."
The wild geese returning south were unable to finish their words.
The red candles were lit, and the night was filled with joy.
The next morning, it snowed again, but it wasn't a heavy snowfall, just a light one.
Yan Nangui struggled to get up, only to see that Shu Chengfeng was already dressed and sitting down drinking tea.
"Your Highness is awake? I overslept." Yan Nangui said, while Luo Kui helped her get dressed.
"It's alright, Tang'er is tired. I'll wait for you." Shu Chengfeng's tone was gentle, what a good man he was.
After Yan Nangui got up, the meal outside was already laid out.
It was a bit late today, so after finishing breakfast, Shu Chengfeng left.
When she went to the main courtyard, everyone was there, except for Ye Liangdi, who was under house arrest, and Ding Zhaoxun, who was recuperating.
The Crown Princess had not yet arrived, but just after everyone had exchanged greetings and Yan Nangui had taken his seat, the Crown Princess arrived.
"I am late today, Your Majesty, please forgive me," Yan Nangui said as she rose.
"It's alright, it's pretty much the same. His Highness rested at your place last night, and it snowed again this morning, so it's not uncommon," the Crown Princess said with a smile.
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty." Yan Nangui smiled and sat back down.
"It's very cold. I specifically sent people to check with all your places yesterday. Are you all doing well? At least you shouldn't be freezing," the Crown Princess asked.
Everyone answered that they did not need it.
"Ding Zhaoxun this time... sigh, it's such a pity. She's in her postpartum period and needs to rest. In the future, if any of you become pregnant, please don't do anything reckless. If she hadn't taken medicine haphazardly, this wouldn't have happened."
Everyone echoed in agreement.
Yan Nangui suddenly asked, "There's something I don't understand. That Cuizhu... isn't she the aunt from the front courtyard?"
The Crown Princess's eyes flickered: "Sister, you may not know this, but Cui Zhu was originally a palace maid serving the Empress. She was brought out when the Crown Prince established his own residence, originally to take care of His Highness the Crown Prince, since he was young at the time."
"Yes, Cuizhu is very capable; she manages the people in the front yard very well," Su Liangdi said with a smile.
"So that's how it is. If it weren't for the difference in age, I would have thought she was His Highness's wet nurse." Yan Nangui smiled.
"How could you be so mischievous? His Highness's wet nurse is Granny Qiu, who has never interfered in matters behind the scenes," Consort Su replied with a smile.
“So that’s how it is…” Yan Nangui shook his head: “Although it is Ye Liangdi… never mind, it’s not my place to say this.”
The Crown Princess glanced at Yan Nangui but didn't press the matter; she simply seemed lost in thought.
When the greetings were almost over, the Crown Princess smiled and said, "It's been over a month since Consort Yan entered the residence, and I haven't yet asked you in detail about Jiyue Pavilion. Why don't you stay a while? Anyway, there's nothing to do in this weather."
"Yes," Yan Nangui replied with a smile.
After everyone had left, the two of them went inside and sat on the warm, soft couch to talk.
"Although I decorated your Jiyue Pavilion, I didn't ask you in detail about your preferences. Are you comfortable living there?" the Crown Princess asked.
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