Why did Consort Ke Chen help him?
Her mother had also wronged her, so why didn't she hold a grudge?
He doesn't understand, and he doesn't think he necessarily needs to. Perhaps a more open-minded approach would lead to a better life.
His Majesty and Consort Chen returned to Zhaochun Palace.
Shu Chengfeng had a very sour face.
"That's how you royals are. Are you stupid or is he stupid? Did the Empress take good care of him during those years she raised him?" Yan Nangui rolled her eyes. "I was only three years old when my mother died, I don't remember anything. But I've grown up and understand everything I need to. A child with only a father and no mother, no matter how good the father is, doesn't he miss his mother?"
"Yan Shi!" Shu Chengfeng raised his voice, his displeasure evident.
"Alright, what's gotten into you? The Jin family may be bad, but even so, they still wish the Second Prince well. They're a bit dim-witted and got schemed against. So many years have passed, why are you still holding a grudge?"
She leaned closer and said, "If you really care, why didn't you send Consort Xia to Suning Palace? Wasn't it all for the sake of the child?"
Hearing this, Shu Chengfeng glared at her even more intensely.
Yan Nangui chuckled: "Keep staring, all your pretty eyes look like dead fish eyes."
These words made His Majesty laugh out loud.
This is the first time I've ever heard such a metaphor in my life.
The two of them went back to sleep.
"Jin was indeed a bad person, but isn't that just how people are? It would be better if she were dead. If she were alive, would the Second Prince really not know that she was his mother? Jin was quite ill this time and had been imprisoned for five years. Back then, the Empress was so eager for a son, but now the Empress is like this. With the Second Prince's personality and appearance, to be honest, do you still expect him to be the Crown Prince? Since he's not your biological son, why not just give him his blessing?"
"I never expected you to plead for him," Shu Chengfeng said.
"I'm begging, what? Are you thinking I want to support the Second Prince? Or are you going to have your old habits kick in again? I'm not young anymore, am I going to fall out of favor?" Yan Nangui said.
"My ailment? Hmm, I have an ailment." With that, he pinned her down.
Shu Chengfeng certainly knew that what Yan Nangui had said about the king's problem was suspicion.
But he just wanted to misinterpret it.
Yan Nan, having been tormented on her way back to the border, still fumed, "Isn't it all for you? I can't bear to see my child without a mother."
Shu Chengfeng didn't say anything, he just held her and fussed over her, kissing her enthusiastically.
After a while, Yan Nangui was also speechless, mainly because he couldn't say anything.
There was no morning court session, and His Majesty refused to get up.
It wasn't until mid-morning that the two of them were finally able to sleep comfortably.
“It’s fine for Jin to come out. But the Second Prince is grown up now. He can’t be raised by her anymore,” Shu Chengfeng said.
"Why bother raising her? Once she's out, things will be different. His Majesty won't even need to make them recognize each other. Just letting her out will make the Second Prince feel more comfortable, won't he?" Yan Nangui yawned.
If I had said this last night, it would have been too hasty.
Now that we're talking about it, that's just right.
Shu Chengfeng felt relieved to hear this.
“Let her stay…” Shu Chengfeng paused, “What’s the name of that pavilion next to Yiyuan Palace? Qiyan Pavilion?”
The wild geese nodded as they returned south.
"Let's change it. Your surname sounds nice, but it's not appropriate to use it in the same pavilion. Let's change this pavilion to Qinghui Pavilion. Let her move in. We don't need to change her rank for now. We can discuss it later when the Second Prince gets married," said Shu Chengfeng.
Yan Nangui nodded: "Mm."
"You just...huh? You begged for this, and you're not even going to thank me?" Shu Chengfeng raised an eyebrow.
Yan Nangui slammed the teacup on the table with a thud: "Did I give them face? The son is yours, and I'm just trying to be kind enough to plead for him, and you expect me to thank you?"
“It has to be you. Anyone else would have to go to Suning Palace to fill this vacancy.” Shu Chengfeng stood up and pinched her cheek: “I have to go back and get busy. Go ahead and be angry. We’re leaving the day after tomorrow, so get some sleep.”
"Hmph." Yan Nangui raised his head.
Shu Chengfeng walked away with a smile.
Several people came to serve Jiangxiang.
“The Jin family has finally made a name for itself,” Chanyi said.
"Hehe. I don't care whether she steps forward or not. However..." Yan Nangui smiled and said, "This incident has reminded His Majesty whether Consort Xiangxian has a prince now."
"She can no longer enjoy the same favor as before, so I'll add another favor to her list. If the Empress can't raise the Second Prince, can Consort Xiang raise the Eighth Prince? Jin Shi was able to come out because His Majesty was considering the Second Prince's sake."
"Then, will Your Majesty pay closer attention to the Eighth Prince? Can a mother who isn't her own truly treat her child as her own?"
Jiangxiang nodded, thinking to herself that the Empress had only done one useless good deed this time.
After all, the Jin family and the second prince are insignificant.
But in reality, it did serve as a reminder to His Majesty.
His Majesty himself was someone whose birth mother was not very happy raising him.
Was the foster mother truly devoted to her duties?
"I don't have concrete evidence of what happened back then, and even if I brought it up, it wouldn't be a big deal. Consort Xiangxian is no longer favored, so what use would bringing this up be for her? But what if... I tried a different approach?" Yan Nangui chuckled mischievously, "It would make our high-ranking and powerful Consort Xiangxian, who has a prince, always be on her guard. The slightest mistake would cause her to be disliked by His Majesty."
“If a birth mother doesn’t take good care of her child, she gets scolded, and as long as the problem isn’t serious, it’s just a lack of experience. But if an adoptive mother doesn’t take good care of her child, then it’s negligence.”
Jiang Xiang smiled and said, "Your Majesty is very farsighted. In this way, even if Consort Xiangxian has a strong desire to support the Eighth Prince as the Crown Prince, she will have to be very careful." After all, which emperor would be happy to see his concubines desperately trying to instill in their princes that they should become the Crown Prince and the next emperor?
“Hehe, the Eighth Prince can be the Crown Prince. However, if it is him, he will definitely not be allowed to get close to Su Tong,” Yan Nangui said.
"Alright, let's not talk about that. Now that I'm leaving, all four of them will be married. I'll let you leave the palace ahead of time. Go out after I leave and stay at my estate for a while. Get familiar with the outside world. When I come back, you'll all be married. Just come in and kowtow to me."
Chanyi nodded with a forced smile.
Even the daphne felt embarrassed.
The dowry had been prepared long ago and could be sent out.
Yuanhua was particularly reluctant to part with her. She had been serving the Empress since she was a teenager, and so many years had passed since then.
“I am the youngest, and I came in right after I gave birth,” said Luo Kui.
Yan Nangui patted her head: "Okay."
It's hard to say how deep the feelings are, but this silly girl's unwavering loyalty is truly rare.
In Wanchun Palace, upon hearing the imperial edict, Consort Xiangxian stood up abruptly: "Bring out Imperial Attendant Jin?"
“Yes, His Majesty renamed Qiyan Pavilion to Qinghui Pavilion, and then ordered Attendant Jin to move out. I think it means she’s free. It must be because the Second Prince suddenly had a nightmare last night. His Majesty softened his heart,” Lingjiao said.
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