They were surprised that things weren't being maintained.
"What's wrong?" Yan Nangui asked when he saw Luo Kui's pained expression.
"I'm thinking...is this not a good thing for your family? You see, someone like Consort Ye is all about family background. If you don't get along with your family..." Luo Kui was very worried.
"It's alright." Yan Nangui tapped her head.
"How could the household not know how harmonious my relationship with my family is? Would I wrong myself for that? That's impossible." Yan Nangui smiled.
"Yes, it's good that you know what's going on," Luo Kui said.
Yan Nangui smiled, thinking that it was good that this girl was young; she was very loyal. No wonder she was the little maid she chose.
"Don't worry. Is the Yan family a monolithic entity? No rush. Next year, after the second branch's daughter has no chance of entering the prince's residence, Grandmother will realize that I am still very important." She was certain that the old lady also had many grievances against the eldest princess.
Yan Lingyun has been gone for many years and rarely comes back. How can the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law live together without any conflicts?
The eldest princess wields considerable power, and the old lady is the mother-in-law. These days, which mother-in-law isn't high and mighty?
But can she remain aloof and superior when facing the eldest princess?
Even her second aunt, Madam Zou, always showed respect to the eldest princess first, and only then to her mother-in-law.
At least that's how it appears on the surface.
The old lady still didn't know what to think.
Yanjia, in Songtao Garden.
Hearing what Madam Fan said, the old lady Wang snorted: "What the eldest daughter said is right, after all, she is no longer the legal wife."
These words sounded utterly disdainful.
However, the old lady never said anything unpleasant. That one sentence was enough.
He waved for everyone to leave, leaving only Mama Fan behind.
"Look at her now, how is she?"
"From what I can see, she looks quite glamorous, but knowing I was going beforehand, she probably made preparations. Her room is also nicely furnished. As for her affairs inside... she must be favored, since she was taken out to see a play a few days ago, right?" said Mama Fan.
"Everyone says her personality has changed drastically?" the old lady asked again.
"This servant observes that she does seem somewhat different from before. She used to have a bad temper, getting angry at the slightest provocation. But now, she seems to have a reasonable explanation. However, her temper is still not good. Please don't overthink it; what the eldest young lady said is indeed true. Being a concubine now must be difficult for her. How could she dare to overstep the bounds of the principal wife to come back and offer birthday greetings?"
The old lady nodded.
After a long pause, he said, "Your master does not agree to the Yan family's daughter entering the royal family."
This "master" refers to her eldest son, Yan Lingyun.
"Oh dear, the young lady made the decision on her own," said Madam Fan.
"Was it really Lady Lan's idea? To encourage her to divorce. Lady Lan even went to the palace to see the Empress before. Humph," the old lady said.
The old lady had always looked down on Yan Nangui, and because Yan Nangui had a bad temper, she always felt that she was not good enough for important tasks.
Naturally, she wouldn't think she could arrange so much on her own.
She believed that everything was done by her aunt.
“In my opinion… there’s nothing wrong with that. The eldest daughter has entered the Crown Prince’s residence. Now, the princess is determined to send the fourth daughter in as well. That way, the chances of success are greater. In the future… no matter who ascends the throne, it will benefit our family. If the eldest daughter rises to prominence in the future, she will definitely not be close to the eldest princess. You are her own grandmother,” said Mama Fan.
“You’re right,” the old lady nodded.
Although she didn't help Lan Shi and let her be murdered, she also didn't help her grandchildren and let them be spoiled by their stepmother.
But all of that was because they didn't want to fight against the princess.
But she herself comes from a prominent family, so why would she want her daughter-in-law to be so capable?
The eldest princess was very favored, but because she entered the household as a concubine, she naturally did not have a princess's residence.
For many years, the family lived in one mansion.
After Lady Lan's death, the eldest princess naturally took over the household management.
The old lady was certainly not happy about it.
What if, by some chance, Yan Nangui can make a name for himself?
She could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"That child is angry with me, oh well... I'll just visit him more often in the future."
Mrs. Fan agreed.
She thought to herself that the master rarely came back, and the second wife... clearly lacked ability.
If the eldest princess's biological daughter wouldn't be close to the old lady, then it must be the eldest daughter.
No one thought about Yan Jincheng, the second son, who had been spoiled by the eldest princess.
When Shu Chengfeng returned to the Crown Prince's residence that evening, he heard about this matter.
He chuckled and said, "This Yan Liangyuan doesn't give her family any face."
"I think she really doesn't like this old lady. It makes sense, considering she suffered back then, the old lady didn't help her at all."
More than that, I bet they've really put up with it.
Now they're just ignoring it?
"Your Highness," called out from outside.
"Come in," Shu Chengfeng replied.
"Your Highness, there is news outside that His Majesty has approved the matter concerning the eldest son of the Cao family," Wei Xiao said.
The eldest son of the Cao family is the elder brother of Consort Zhen.
The matter concerns his transfer to the position of Vice Minister of War; he was previously the Prefect of Lianzhou. He's only forty years old this year, and quite capable.
He was the most outstanding member of the Cao family.
He was far more capable than Cao Gongde, who became a marquis because of Consort Zhen.
“Although this is a lateral transfer, it’s still a step up from the local government to the Ministry of War… Judging from the current situation, next year might not be peaceful. Is His Majesty trying to let the Cao family reap the rewards?” Yun Ji said.
"What can a mere vice minister possibly gain? However, I do understand Father Emperor's intention to support the Cao family," Shu Chengfeng sneered.
"Your Highness, we can't let him be like this. After the New Year, the Twelfth Prince will be seven years old." Seven years old means he's already halfway through his life.
"It's alright, there's no need to do anything. You should know that sometimes, if you strike before the enemy reaches the key points, the results won't be as good." The Ministry of War, what a wonderful place.
"Yes, Your Highness knows what you're doing, so we can rest assured." Yun Ji smiled as well.
Wei Xiao frowned slightly: "Cao Jiankang has an eldest son named Cao Yue. He is said to be very outstanding. I have heard that Consort Zhen is willing to ask His Majesty to grant him a marriage."
"Oh? How old is he?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"Your Highness, it's seventeen, I suppose. They say he's very good-looking and learned, anyway, they've really praised him." Wei Xiao said disdainfully.
“I think she probably wants to call Cao Yue ‘Shangzhu’ (the princess),” Wei Xiao said.
"Really? Consort Zhen's own daughter, the princess, is still young. So she's taken a fancy to Seventh Sister?" All the previous princesses have married out, except for Sixth Princess, born to Consort Zhou, who died young.
The princess below is still young.
"I don't know, but isn't the Cao family's ambition a bit too great?" Wei Xiao asked.
"How do you know this isn't His Majesty's intention?" Shu Chengfeng smiled. "It's alright. Seventh Sister's mother, Consort He, is no pushover. I'm afraid she won't agree. If she really does, we can tell her properly how her son died."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
