It is a type of peony that is not easy to cultivate, especially out of season.
"How is it? Compared to the lingering snow in the garden, aren't the flowers better?" Shu Chengfeng walked over with a smile.
Today he wore a deep purple robe, still embroidered with golden dragons, and his hair was tied up with a jade crown. He possessed an innate elegance.
Standing before these flowers, I am more dazzling than they are.
It wasn't that Yan Nangui was particularly attractive; it was mainly because the man was indeed good-looking.
His elfin prince-like demeanor, in particular, perfectly complements the white flowers.
Of course, he also has the domineering side of a prince.
"Since Your Highness summoned me here, these flowers must be a gift to me, right?" Yan Nangui asked, looking at her.
"Tsk, there are only two pots in total, and you want to take them both?" Shu Chengfeng really didn't mean that.
"Your Highness is so cold to me. I'm heartbroken, Your Highness..." Yan Nangui said coquettishly.
She's never been like this before, so this sudden change of heart is something Shu Chengfeng really can't say is bad.
No matter how good or precious, it's still just a flower.
"Fine, fine, you can have someone move it out later. You're greedy." He said, pinching her nose.
"Your Highness, don't be so stingy. It's just a flower. Although it's precious, can it compare to my feelings for you?" Yan Nangui said with a smile, taking Shu Chengfeng's hand.
Shu Chengfeng pulled her into his arms and sat down on his lap, saying, "Tang'er is quite affectionate towards me?"
"More than that, Your Highness. I am absolutely loyal to you. How could I be like someone else, pretending to be ignorant when I know the truth?"
Upon hearing this, Shu Chengfeng laughed.
It's unclear whether she meant Ning Chenghui was pregnant but kept quiet, or that Su Liangdi knew but didn't tell him, instead revealing it in public.
"Is Tang'er truly loyal?" Shu Chengfeng asked, smiling at her.
Yan Nangui nodded: "Although I am a second wife, I have no ulterior motives."
“If that’s the case, then I’ve given you this flower, and it’s been a worthwhile investment,” Shu Chengfeng said.
Whether he was talking about flowers or something else doesn't matter; the meaning is what matters.
The two of them cuddled together, and before long it was lunchtime. Naturally, Yan Nangui stayed to eat there.
In the afternoon, the Crown Prince was about to leave the palace, so Yan Nangui returned home.
A while later, someone delivered the flowers.
They were suddenly invited to the front yard, where they were invited to stay for a meal and then brought back some nice things. No one in the back yard knew about this.
When the Crown Princess found out, she wasn't in a hurry.
No matter how much you explain, the wild geese returning south will never be able to survive.
She has many more people to worry about than a single wild goose returning south.
In the evening, the Crown Prince returned to his residence by carriage.
Inside the carriage, Yun Ji whispered, "I've checked, and Consort Su has been observing Ning Chenghui for some time now. About seven or eight days."
"Tsk, everyone in my backyard is capable." Shu Chengfeng smiled. "Su Liangdi is capable too."
“Well, after all, she doesn’t have much of a family background,” Yun Ji said.
"Yes, you're right." Shu Chengfeng smiled with a hint of sarcasm: "Is the Crown Princess going to play the role of a virtuous woman this time?"
“After all, the Ning family has other ideas,” Yun Ji said.
“In that case, Luo Liangyuan, you should keep an eye on things,” Shu Chengfeng said.
Yun Ji responded with a "yes," thinking to himself that Luo Liangyuan was lucky; this pregnancy would be saved.
After returning to his residence, Shu Chengfeng went straight to Wenyue Pavilion.
They didn't go to see Ning Chenghui, which further confirmed that Ning Chenghui was not favored.
She wasn't taken seriously even though she was pregnant.
At Wenyue Pavilion, Ye Liangdi was naturally overjoyed that her cousin would come today.
"Your Highness!" she said happily as she came over to pay her respects.
"Hmm, what is Yue'er doing?" Shu Chengfeng let her pull him along.
"I didn't do anything. It's so cold outside. Are you cold, cousin? Should I have someone prepare a meal?" Ye Liangdi's joy was impossible to hide.
"Okay." Shu Chengfeng sat down.
Ye Liangdi instructed people to prepare the meal and personally poured tea for them.
Shu Chengfeng just watched her busy herself.
After a long while, Ye Liangdi sat down and said with a hint of reproach, "I thought you went to Ning Chenghui's place."
"Shall I go now?" Shu Chengfeng raised an eyebrow.
"Cousin!" Ye Liangdi exclaimed anxiously, quickly pulling him along.
"Alright, alright, I was just teasing you. I haven't been here in a long time, so of course I came to see you. You're so impatient," Shu Chengfeng said.
"My cousin always bullies me," Ye Liangdi said, blushing.
"I won't bully you. The day after tomorrow isn't your maternal grandmother's birthday, but I've prepared a gift for you. You can go back and celebrate properly then, and you can stay overnight if you want." Shu Chengfeng said, and had someone bring in a large wooden box.
Inside was a screen. It was bordered with rosewood and inlaid with gold and gemstones. In the center was a double-sided embroidery of a peacock, created using a mixture of gold and silver threads and kingfisher feathers.
"Oh, this is so beautiful! Grandmother will definitely love it," Ye Liangdi said with a smile.
"Do you like it? There's a smaller one like this for you." Shu Chengfeng waved his hand, and someone carried in another one.
This is a kang screen, much smaller, but made of the same material.
The embroidery also features peacocks, and is extremely ornate.
Ye Liangdi was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, cousin. I like you very much. You're the best to me."
"As long as you behave yourself and don't cause trouble, I'll give you all the good things in the future. And when you have a daughter, I can give them to her too," Shu Chengfeng added.
"Only daughters? What about sons?" Ye Liangdi's eyes lit up.
“If there are daughters, there are sons too. But you need to be more sensible,” Shu Chengfeng said.
Ye Liangdi blushed and said, "Mmm."
Yunji stood at the door with his head down, sighing inwardly.
How foolish.
If it weren't for the fact that it was Old Madam Ye's birthday, His Highness wouldn't have come today.
Plus, there are two pregnant women in the backyard. After all, even with precautions, you're only guarding against smart people. Who can stop someone who just barges in like that?
That's why Your Highness came.
Yun Jike understood better than anyone else that His Highness disliked Consort Ye.
Unfortunately, neither the Empress nor the Ye family knew.
The Crown Prince stayed at Consort Ye's place for three consecutive nights, which was truly unprecedented.
When she paid her respects in the morning, Consort Ye was just like the peacock behind the screen, haughty and arrogant.
Perhaps she had truly taken it to heart, or perhaps she was simply disdainful; in the past two or three days, she had only dealt with the Crown Princess and Madam Su, and hadn't made things difficult for the two pregnant women.
Today is the birthday of Madam Wen, the matriarch of the Ye family. After paying her respects, Consort Ye returned home with gifts.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess would naturally send gifts, but they wouldn't go in person.
When Ye Liangdi returned, the Ye family naturally welcomed her with all their might.
The old lady was pleased to see the congratulatory gift, and even more pleased to hear that it was prepared by the Crown Prince.
"Grandmother, my cousin said he can't come, I hope you won't be angry," Ye Liangdi said coquettishly.
"No, no, Grandma understands."
This inconvenience is not only because he is the Crown Prince, but also because of His Majesty.
His Majesty dislikes the Ye family's close association with the Crown Prince.
Duke Ye smiled at everyone, but after looking at Consort Ye, he could only sigh inwardly.
This child has been raised to be too naive.
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