"Actually, there are so many people in the harem. Do you still remember what they looked like at the beginning? What they looked like when they were in the manor? Or what they looked like when they first met you?"
“I guess you don’t quite remember. But you should remember how I was at the beginning. I did all this for you because I liked you. It wasn’t that I did all this to please you and hope you would like me back. It was because I liked you that I would help you out. If I didn’t like you, even if you were the emperor, I wouldn’t try to please you.”
Yan Nangui sat in his lap, looking down into his eyes: "So, don't get it backwards. I've said it before, if you don't like it, you can give me a cup of poisoned wine and a white silk ribbon. I won't regret it. But if you can't bear to part with it, please remember that everything I do is based on my love for you, and my willingness to do it. But I will not tolerate being bullied. Do you understand, Your Majesty?"
As she spoke, she smiled at Shu Chengfeng and leaned down to kiss him.
Shu Chengfeng was stunned.
For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
He felt that something was wrong with what these words were saying; they were too strange.
Yet it feels right from every angle. This is what it means for geese to return south.
He suddenly remembered that many years ago, Yan Nangui sang the song "Uncle Yutian" to him.
More than a decade has passed.
He suddenly realized that he remembered every detail of that day.
Her movements, her eyes, and her beautiful, trembling eyelashes.
And that year, she rode a horse across the grassland, her black hair flying in the wind.
Yes.
She hasn't changed. She's always been like this... unrestrained, flamboyant, and straightforward.
However, now that she has a higher position and has children, she is no longer as prone to violence or anger as before.
But she is still herself, not allowing anyone to bully her, nor caring about scheming against anyone.
She...likes herself.
Shu Chengfeng thought that, in fact, every concubine liked him. But they were all different.
It's really, really different.
Everyone else would fawn over him, seeking his favor. But Yan Nangui did everything she wanted to do for him.
She used to be too lazy to get involved in management, but now she manages it extremely well.
The Empress Dowager has always been... she can remain calm and composed.
Shu Chengfeng's mind was in turmoil. He simply held the person in his arms tightly, hoisted him up, and carried him inside.
At this moment, it seems there's no need to say too much or think too much.
Perhaps... we should do something.
Jiangxiang stood outside the door, blocking the others.
For some reason, the smile on her lips wouldn't fade.
She thought that this matter involved the Empress Dowager. The Empress's words to the Empress Dowager were truly disrespectful.
I thought things would remain deadlocked for a while.
But... Her Majesty is just too good at talking.
I just don't understand the fragrance of sandalwood.
In fact, Yan Nangui had long seen through Shu Chengfeng. Although he was the emperor, he lacked something.
For example, pure care and love.
When people lack something, they may never say it, or they may not even realize it themselves. But when they encounter those things they lack, their longing cannot lie.
It's been a long time since His Majesty has gone through such a turmoil.
I kept pushing myself until my back ached and I didn't want to move anymore, only then did I feel like I hadn't had enough.
"I am still investigating this matter. It couldn't have been done by the Empress Dowager. Whoever it was, once found out, they will not be tolerated," Shu Chengfeng said.
Yan Nangui played with his hair: "Hmm. I've always felt that the princes are all grown up and about to get married, so we can't let them lose face. But there are always people who just won't give up."
"Anyone capable of doing this must have some connections. If the investigation leads back to the prince's birth mother, His Majesty will have to make a serious decision. This means I'll have to confront the Empress Dowager. Clearly, the person behind this doesn't take you seriously either."
Shu Chengfeng remained silent, letting her play with his hair.
Thinking to myself, I'm not a teenager anymore. Is her hair still smooth? Does she still like it?
“It’s time to hand over the work that Consort Xiangxian is handling. If I’m too busy, I’ll ask Consort Wanzhao and Consort Sangwanrong. They’re from Baiye Kingdom, a tiny place, so it doesn’t matter if they have some power. Consort Xiangxian, you’re too ambitious.” Yan Nangui said, leaning against Shu Chengfeng’s back.
"Take it back if you want. Do you need me to do these things for you?" Shu Chengfeng said.
"Nonsense, Consort Xiang used to be your most favored person. Do you think she would agree to take it back with just a word?" Yan Nangui opened her mouth and reached for his shoulder.
"Hiss... Alright, alright, I'll have someone deliver the message in a bit."
"No rush, let's wait until this matter is investigated and resolved. There will inevitably be some changes by then," Yan Nangui said.
Shu Chengfeng laughed: "Tang'er, you're already exercising your power before you've even become Empress?"
“You promised me that position. Now that it’s mine, I’ll naturally take responsibility. If it’s like when I was in the manor, I won’t bother with all this,” Yan Nangui said.
"Yes, yes, Tang'er is right." Shu Chengfeng relaxed and lay down: "Sometimes I feel sorry for you being too tired, but you manage the harem extremely well."
She is no less than the Empress of the past.
She and the Empress had different styles of doing things.
The Empress may lack cunning, but she's a very capable person. She's reliable and steady.
However, the geese that fly south are wise and have a broad perspective.
Those who work under her are more effective, as long as they don't cross the line.
Capable people can also be promoted.
This time, the emperor was truly enraged.
Therefore, if you investigate suddenly, you'll always find clues.
Liu Yong spent several years in the Suning Palace before his death, but as a person, his past can be traced.
Eight years ago, he was a servant elsewhere, but he was sent to Suning Palace for making a mistake.
At that time, he was beaten up and had no money for medical treatment. However, palace records show that he had seen a royal physician.
The Imperial Medical Academy also had young, newly recruited physicians who would treat the maids and servants throughout the palace. After all, the maids and servants couldn't just die if they fell ill, could they?
However, even if you ask the imperial physician to examine you, it's not something that can be done with just a few words.
So, who invited them?
Furthermore, Liu Yong has a younger brother in his hometown, and they even adopted a child for him.
Over the years, they've actually lived quite well, but Liu Yong is relegated to a lowly position, earning only a meager monthly allowance that's barely enough for himself. Where does the money come from?
Yun Ji presented this evidence to His Majesty: "It turns out that this was someone who was arranged back then. Perhaps they were afraid of being too conspicuous, so they never brought him out."
Who would bother to keep someone in the cold palace for no reason?
That's exactly how it was arranged.
"The Murong family is truly cunning," Shu Chengfeng said calmly.
"Why bother? The Third Prince is about to get married." Yun Ji sighed.
"Why bother? It was Tang'er who provoked her. She wouldn't allow her to interfere in her son's marriage and always suppressed her. She must hate her so much that she's resorting to reckless tactics." Shu Chengfeng sneered.
Yun Ji nodded: "Your Majesty is absolutely right, this is truly a foolish thing to do."
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