When Shu Chengfeng heard the news, he also ordered people to reward him and instructed them to take good care of him.
At that time, all they knew was that the baby was premature, but they didn't know exactly what was wrong.
The next morning, before Yan Nangui had even gotten up, Jiang Xiang hurried inside.
"Things aren't going well over there."
"The Seventh Prince?" Yan Nangui opened his eyes.
“Yes, would you like to go and take a look?” Jiangxiang asked.
Yan Nangui responded and stood up: "Chanyi, go to Yucui Palace and send some good lotus seeds to Consort Wen. Tell the Second Princess to eat more of them to cool down."
Chanyi was taken aback for a moment, then responded.
When Yan Nangui changed her clothes and went to Guiyun Pavilion, she heard Consort Jincong crying.
His Majesty has not yet arrived, and Consort Xiangxian has just arrived as well.
Everyone hadn't arrived yet.
The two went inside and saw that the wet nurse had already taken the child, who was covered with a white cloth, and dressed him.
"How could the Seventh Prince..."
The imperial physician hurriedly said, "The seventh prince is premature; he is truly deficient in the womb. From yesterday until now, he hasn't been able to drink a single drop of milk..."
"Because the child needs to be kept warm, but we dare not light too many fires... therefore... I am incompetent."
"It's not your fault," Yan Nangui said, and then went inside.
Consort Jin is weeping bitterly.
"My dear sister, please take care of yourself. The Seventh Prince has passed away, so please grieve in moderation. I don't know who did this, but it caused you to get so angry and hurt the child. Please try to pull yourself together."
"Yes, I must find that person and skin her alive!" At this moment, Consort Jin Cong truly displayed the demeanor of a woman from a military family. Unfortunately, it was a little too late.
She was heartbroken and couldn't hold on for long.
I had no choice but to lie down.
When Shu Chengfeng arrived, everything was already prepared. He still took one last look at the child before having someone send him out.
This was the first child to die after he entered the palace.
I felt so terrible.
Tell someone to send the child away properly and find a good place to bury him.
As for Consort Jincong, Shu Chengfeng couldn't be bothered to see her.
She got so angry over this that she went into premature labor and lost her child. Not demoting her is already a favor to the Huo family.
This woman will no longer serve the emperor, nor will she be promoted.
Yan Nangui followed the emperor back to the Beichen Palace.
Seeing his dark face, she advised, "The Seventh Prince's health is truly poor. It's not necessarily a bad thing for him to pass away like this. He will be reborn as a healthy child and won't suffer as much. Your Majesty, please don't be like this. Children are all filial. What if you are heartbroken because of him?"
"If an outsider heard you say that, they'd probably send you to the cold palace," Shu Chengfeng said calmly, without a smile.
"I'm telling the truth. Consort Jin Cong wasn't only angry about this one thing. She was probably hoping for a promotion beforehand. Otherwise, would she have miscarried so easily?" Yan Nan Gui sat down: "In that case, isn't His Majesty also at fault?"
"You still blame me?" Shu Chengfeng was displeased and threw the memorial in his hand aside.
He looked very angry.
"It's my fault, it's my fault for trying to persuade you. I should have just gone along with you, and even cried with you." Yan Nangui patted his chest: "I'm not a good person, but I wouldn't be happy if a child were to die. As a concubine, as your concubine, if I don't comfort you, am I supposed to cry with you just because you think I'm sensible and kind?"
"The Seventh Prince is pitiful, and I feel sorry for him too. But I feel sorry for you first."
These words struck a chord with Shu Chengfeng.
He sighed, "I don't blame you."
"I know you're not blaming me, but I'm still upset. Don't think about it. I'll have people perform a proper ritual for that child. We'll offer sacrifices properly during festivals. Your Majesty, perhaps you should think about what to do about the Empress Dowager."
Shu Chengfeng frowned but remained silent.
Yan Nangui then said, "In March, it will be time to select someone for you."
Shu Chengfeng frowned even more deeply, stood up, and pulled her along, saying, "Come for a walk with me. Why do I feel like it's been so long since we've had such a leisurely time together?"
"Yes, I was pregnant last year, and then the Empress had an accident. I was in postpartum confinement and then the New Year. After the New Year, I took charge of palace affairs. That's why I didn't have time."
Shu Chengfeng nodded: "That's true, I've been busy all year. Don't just worry about those trivial matters and not spend time with me."
"No, I want to be with you the most. If it weren't for the fear of my daughter being wronged, do you think I would like to meddle in those things?" Yan Nangui snorted.
The two went to Fuyun Pavilion and told Yunji to clear the road, meaning that no one was allowed to disturb them.
He ordered tea, snacks, and fruit to be served, and then sighed, "What Mother wants, I cannot give her."
Yan Nangui raised an eyebrow slightly, knowing that Yan Nangui was about to speak her mind.
“When my elder brother was alive, I always thought he would be the crown prince. He was the eldest son of the legitimate wife, so it was only natural that the Empress Dowager loved him and placed high hopes on him.”
"But then, those things happened. My older brother passed away."
He paused here, then said, "I... I have finally lived up to expectations. Now that I am the emperor, it is only right that my mother enjoys her old age. She suffered too many injustices back then."
"However, I have suffered the pain of the late emperor manipulating the crown prince. I will never let my sons suffer the same pain. My mother is determined to support the Ye family's daughter. But the late emperor has chosen the Ning family's daughter as my principal wife."
“Now, the Empress Dowager no longer expects a woman from the Ye family to become Empress, but she still wants a child with Ye family blood to be the Crown Prince.” Shu Chengfeng shook his head.
"I'm happy that Your Majesty told me all this. But I'm also flustered. Knowing so much, is it good for me?" Yan Nangui said with a smile.
Shu Chengfeng did not respond to that.
He simply said, “When Mother was Empress, she didn’t manage the inner palace well. She was unwilling to accept it after becoming Empress Dowager. I know all of this. The Empress used to manage palace affairs legitimately. Now that the Empress doesn’t manage them, you do. Naturally, you can’t completely refuse whatever the Empress Dowager wants to say.”
"However, I know your temperament; you're not one to suffer losses. You should refuse when necessary. In this harem, I'm here. I'll take care of how you and your daughter are doing."
"Well, I knew His Majesty was being so open with me; he was just using me as a pawn!" Yan Nangui sneered.
"I believe you," Shu Chengfeng simply said with a smile.
Yan Nangui sighed, "Well, now that I'm in charge of palace affairs, I'll have to put in the effort. I understand His Majesty's meaning."
In other words, the Empress Dowager could only enjoy her life and could not meddle in other people's business.
It seems His Majesty is well aware of his mother's character.
"Tang'er, you've worked so hard. If it were back then, you would have done it... Never mind. I won't say anymore. Take care, I'll take care of everything." Shu Chengfeng held one of her hands.
Yan Nangui didn't ask any further questions. She smiled and pinched his fingers: "It's cold. Let's go back. If you're free, come with me to see our daughter. If you're in a bad mood, just relax for a day."
Shu Chengfeng nodded, took her hand, and headed towards Zhaochun Palace.
I've missed that little guy after not seeing him for two days.
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