Wan Jieyu hurriedly expressed her gratitude.
"I still remember what my sister Chen was like back then, and how she is now. Indeed, a woman is different after having children," Consort Xiangxian said to Shu Chengfeng with a smile.
"Yes, there have been quite a few changes," Shu Chengfeng said.
Consort Jing curled her lip, utterly disdainful. What a worthless bead! What use is it? It's even been used by someone else.
The banquet began, and the atmosphere was quite pleasant.
Even Consort Jing didn't dare to cause trouble.
It's finally over.
Back at Zhaochun Palace, Yan Nangui wasn't tired, but the servants were worried she might be.
Yan Nangui took out the string of beads: "Let's change the rope and make a bracelet. We can just braid it with rope."
"Oh, this servant will take it and wash it, and scrub the inside thoroughly too," Jiangxiang said.
Although it's supposed to be a good product, many people have used it and found it unsatisfactory.
You should wash it; it might be quite dirty inside.
Yan Nangui nodded and let her go.
Yan Nangui lay reclining, eyes closed, gently touching her belly. She could feel her belly now, but only when lying down.
"Second sister-in-law should be giving birth soon. Just send gifts according to the same custom as when eldest sister-in-law gave birth last time. Choose some suitable items and send them to second sister-in-law. Jinxing's wife from the second branch should be giving birth soon, right?"
“I remember it was this month,” Yuanhua said.
"Yes, remember that. Send a congratulatory gift after the baby is born. Make it generous," Yan Nangui said.
The second wife, Zou, wasn't very good, but her second uncle was a sensible person.
Yan Jinxing may not excel at other things, but he is exceptionally good at studying. He will definitely pass the next exam.
The future looks bright.
As she was thinking, she fell asleep.
Yuanhua quickly covered her with a blanket.
The next day, just as Yan Nangui got up, Yuanhua came in and said, "Your Highness, the old lady in the manor is seriously ill. I'm afraid... she's not well."
Yan Nangui frowned; was the old lady seriously ill?
Wang Shi.
Over the years, she hadn't really taken any action, just kept her distance. It wasn't that she'd become soft-hearted, but rather that she still had Yan Lingyun. If she were to be ruthless towards the old lady…
After all, she still needed Yan Lingyun.
If you don't report it now, you'll miss your chance.
"Go out of the palace and go to the estate to find Granny Xu. Also go to Shuiyun Estate and find Granny Liu and Uncle Xie. Tell them to wait for me in the city. I'm writing a letter to my father now."
Yuanhua agreed and went to do it right away.
The message of the geese returning south was also delivered to the border by fast horses.
The palace can send messages much faster than the Yan family, so she will definitely receive her letter first.
As for the contents of the letter, there was nothing special; it just revealed some things from back then.
Even if the parties involved are dead, the way Madam Wang treated Lan Shi and Yan Nangui back then cannot be simply erased.
Everything that needs to be reported must be reported.
Yan Nangui would never allow her to die so peacefully.
Yan Nangui changed his clothes and went to find Shu Chengfeng.
"I will issue an edict immediately, summoning your father and brother back to the capital," Shu Chengfeng said.
If Madam Wang dies, Yan Lingyun will definitely return for the funeral. If she is still alive, he will at least allow her to see her one last time.
“Your father and brother hold important positions, so even if your matriarch passes away, you absolutely cannot stay behind to observe mourning,” Shu Chengfeng said.
"Why is Your Majesty telling me this? Do you think I expect them to stay? I'm more afraid that Your Majesty will use this opportunity to prevent them from leaving," Yan Nangui said.
“You! Your father needs them. The Tuotuo people have never been honest. Last year they suffered a severe drought, and because the pasture didn't grow well, many cattle and sheep starved to death. Who knows what the next few years will bring? Your father and elder brother definitely can't leave.” Shu Chengfeng laughed.
"Hmm, the birds haven't finished fighting yet," Yan Nangui said absentmindedly.
Shu Chengfeng tapped him, and then he stuck out his tongue.
"Alright, aren't you tired? I still have a pile of memorials to write." Shu Chengfeng sighed.
“I would like to help you, but I don’t dare.” Yan Nangui sat down.
Shu Chengfeng shook his head, said nothing, and began to review the memorials in front of her.
Yan Nangui propped his head up and watched for a while, and then started pecking at the rice like a chick.
With Shu Chengfeng's help, she lay down on a chaise lounge and was about to drift off to sleep.
He was covered with Shu Chengfeng's cloak.
Four days later, Yan Lingyun received the letter.
His hands were trembling as he held the letter.
Over the years, Yan Nangui has not been completely unaware of anything.
Although many things happened a long time ago, the people from that time were still alive.
While other things might be difficult to detect, it would be relatively easy to find out that the eldest princess had tampered with the medicine prepared by the Lan family.
The wild geese returning south certainly wouldn't be referring directly to the old lady.
She was still referring to Rong Ning.
However, what role the old lady played in this was something Yan Lingyun needed to figure out.
No matter how poorly Yan Lingyun protected Lan Shi, Lan Shi was still the love of his life, his white moonlight and cinnabar mole.
Therefore, it's impossible for him not to care.
And what did the old lady do when Yan Nangui was betrothed to the Meng family?
Every single detail, if you don't think about it, you'll find loopholes everywhere.
Ever since Yan Nangui reminded him back then, Yan Nanxu has secretly investigated quite a bit.
Now, after being summoned by his father and having read the letter, he was even more furious.
"It's one thing for Rong Ning to be heartless, but how could Grandmother have been completely unaware back then? Mother bore children for the Yan family; she was the most virtuous person imaginable. How did she end up like this? If my second brother and sister hadn't suddenly passed away, would they have..."
“My sister’s life was almost lost in the Meng family. It’s all because of…it’s all because of…Even if Rong Ning isn’t our biological mother, and she’s ruthless, what about Grandmother? Doesn’t Grandmother care? Father, you have to take care of this matter. Mother can’t just die like this without knowing why.”
Yan Lingyun nodded, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
I didn't sleep well all night, and the next evening I received news that Madam Wang was seriously ill.
Immediately following was the imperial edict recalling him.
The father and son hurried back without stopping. Later, Mrs. Yin handed the younger child over to her parents and took the older child back with her.
I'm afraid the old lady is not going to make it.
In Bailu Prefecture, Yan Nanji also rushed back with his eldest daughter and eldest son. Madam Yin had just given birth, and the birth was not easy. She absolutely could not be moved now and could only observe mourning in Bailu Prefecture.
Five days later, the father and his sons all returned.
Yan Nangui wanted to go back and visit, but Shu Chengfeng refused, though she insisted.
Shu Chengfeng could only send people to accompany her. They were all her personal guards, along with two matrons and her own maid.
The Yan family is now preparing for the worst, as the old lady is truly not well. Although she is still conscious, her health is failing, and she is simply waiting for her time to pass.
The entire mansion was on edge when Yan Nangui returned.
However, she stated that she now only considers her the granddaughter of the Yan family, and not as an imperial concubine.
“Grandmother is on her deathbed, and we should always see her off.” She said this, though her expression was indifferent.
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