“Consort, you…you’re so understanding. After all…there’s nothing we can do about it. At least you’ve been promoted, and things will be even better for you when you give birth to a prince,” May said.
How could she not know the injustice done to her master?
But this is the imperial harem. You are born into a lower social class and your favor with the emperor is not yet sufficient. What can you do?
"Alright, I understand. How is the Second Princess?"
"The Second Princess is doing well. The imperial physician said that she will be fine once all the pimples have come out. The wet nurses dare not neglect her," May said.
"Your face is fine, just a bloodstain, it will be fine in a few days."
Wen Jieyu had to breathe a sigh of relief. Although she didn't want to admit it, she knew very well that if her face was ruined, she would have no chance in the future.
That night, Shu Chengfeng did not enter the inner palace.
In fact, ever since he became emperor, he has become less patient with his women than before.
Yan Nangui is the only person who can still get him to keep going.
Consort Xiangxian felt this most deeply.
However, no one dared to say anything.
The next day, the Empress Dowager sent people to deliver many things to Consort Wen.
They only said she suffered.
The Empress and others also sent gifts. In May, she remembered them all and said to Consort Wen, "Her Majesty the Empress has bestowed quite a lot of gifts, and Consort Ye has also sent some. Consort Xiangxian, Consort Chen, and Consort Mu have all received gifts. Everyone else has received some as well."
While others are one thing, the Empress Dowager's reward is not to be taken lightly.
Consort Wen had no choice but to accept the favor and sent someone to the Empress Dowager to express her gratitude.
And what they gave her were things that both she and the second princess could use.
She wasn't actually that rich. Although she had been favored by the emperor for several years and received gifts from him, she was still far less wealthy than someone like Yan Nangui.
It must be said that emperors can be bad at times.
He rewards people selectively.
My subconscious thought was that if I gave Yan Nangui something bad, that woman would throw me out.
Of course, she definitely wouldn't, and he knew she wouldn't dare.
But that's the thought that's on my mind. So I subconsciously gave more than I intended.
But someone like Wen Jieyu, you have to accept whatever she gives you. That inevitably makes her less considerate.
However, no matter what, Wen Jieyu still benefited from this.
The next day, Shu Chengfeng went to her place.
The move hasn't happened yet. The second princess is still ill, and Shu Chengfeng is still concerned about the children.
Prince Gagong passed away on October 17th, and the news reached the capital at the end of October.
Heavy snow has already begun to fall in Menghaijiang, and this weather is expected to continue until March or April of the following year.
With Wei Xiao and his men providing protection, Daya successfully inherited his father's title.
This guy is ruthless; he imprisoned his two younger brothers as soon as he took the stage.
He was also happy to cooperate with some of the court's measures. Although his future dominance might pose a threat, one prince was much easier to control than four.
He was even clever enough to cooperate with the court in reducing military power.
They simply said that the world is at peace now, and there is no need for so many soldiers.
They preferred to have the imperial troops stationed there.
To put it bluntly, he would rather be a Prince of Peace.
This is truly rare.
After all, no matter how many imperial troops are stationed there, Meng Haijiang still needs a local prince to command them.
In other words, he is still the boss in this area.
The imperial court doesn't care about such things, does it?
Unless you want to declare independence, it's unlikely to happen within the next hundred years.
The land is vast and sparsely populated; we can't win.
So Wei Xiao's mission went very smoothly, but he wouldn't be back for a while because the snow was too heavy.
But all the messages sent back were good.
He even proudly told His Majesty, "I've found you a beauty. Her name is Princess Jiajia..."
Princess Jiajia was indeed born to Consort Lu.
After Daya ascended the throne, he bestowed the title of Grand Consort upon his concubine. His younger sisters also received rewards.
The same applies today; these princesses are all daughters of marquises. It's just that in this special place, they are called princesses.
However, after a few years, once Daya has subdued the others, his title will be equivalent to that of a duke, or even higher.
Anyway, as long as you're obedient, there will always be benefits.
Meanwhile, news also came from the southern kingdom of Baiye.
Princess Sangluo has successfully seized the throne, and the former young emperor Sangqi has been killed by her.
Because Yan Nangui had initially raised objections, Shu Chengfeng had her read the memorial.
"That's good news! Your Majesty is indeed a genius. Look, the Tuotuo people are behaving themselves now, and Meng Haijiang has been replaced by a sensible prince. Baiye is behaving himself too," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
It must be said that Shu Chengfeng's participation in the war in southern Xinjiang is a very convincing fact.
Now, the hearts of people from all over the world are united.
At least when the late emperor was alive, Meng Haijiang was not so easy to control.
Hearing this pleased him, Shu Chengfeng laughed and said, "You really know how to flatter me."
"It's all the truth. You believe what others say, but I'm only saying this to praise you?" Yan Nangui scoffed.
"Okay, okay, I'll tell you the truth." Shu Chengfeng took her hand.
Yan Nangui then sat on his lap, saying, "You've come at the perfect time."
"Jiangxiang, go and fetch the painting I finished yesterday."
Jiang Xiang agreed and soon came out carrying a box.
Open and unfold together with Malabar spinach.
That painting depicts Shu Chengfeng.
This is how he looked when he first ascended the throne, wearing a black dragon robe with bright red stripes. He stood in front of the Tai Chen Hall.
His eyes shone with a disdainful light, and behind him was the silhouette of the entire Taichen Palace.
Before him, below the white jade dragon steps, were his subjects kneeling in worship.
But none of them are clearly visible; they are all silhouettes.
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