Shu Yufeng's funeral arrangements weren't too bad.
He was still given a funeral as Prince Shun.
A'Luo was also sent out as part of the Shunwang Lady's family, and it's time for her to be buried with them.
These matters were all handled by Prince Ping.
He also failed to leave any offspring, and thus his lineage came to an end.
In recent years, his uncle, Lord Zhou, had long since retired, and there was no one left to arrange anything for him.
Their past, whether tragic or poignant, will gradually fade into the dust.
The palace simply couldn't afford to care.
Because of the date set by the Ministry of Rites, the eldest prince will be married in the first month of the lunar calendar.
It's already October, which is just over a month away. How can I not be anxious? We still have the Lunar New Year to go.
Consort Ning was also extremely busy, and Yan Nangui had to help her a lot.
It was probably because of what His Majesty had said to the Empress Dowager that the Empress Dowager felt a pang of guilt.
So she started worrying and asking questions every day...
The question truly makes the southward-bound geese suffer unspeakably.
The old lady, for some reason, asked very detailed questions. So Yan Nangui had to go and report back every few days.
In this situation, who would care about a dead Prince Shun?
When Li Liangren's child turned one month old, it was the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month. Because the previous princes and princesses, including the seventh princess, had a grand one-month celebration.
So this time, the Empress Dowager didn't say she would hold a grand celebration, although she did bestow many gifts upon the family.
However, the banquet was only held at Liuyun Palace, and the women of the harem only went to eat a bite out of courtesy.
Of course, high-ranking concubines would never go; they would simply send someone else.
Yan Nangui had a lot to worry about during the New Year, but since he was too busy to handle everything himself, he simply left it all to Jiafei.
At this time, the group of little children were still living in the palace, and the envoys from all over the country were not in a hurry to go back, all waiting to wait until after the New Year.
I felt so relaxed.
With this group of people around, we can't afford to have a small celebration this year.
In short, it's exhausting.
Shu Chengfeng was lonely for most of the entire twelfth lunar month.
She didn't really want to go anywhere else, only occasionally visiting Consort Mei.
However, Consort Mei has also fallen ill recently, coughing whenever she speaks...
Inside Zhaochun Palace, the Imperial Concubine was either busy or meeting with people. She simply couldn't attend to the Emperor's presence.
So His Majesty came to Zhaochun Palace and stayed there alone in loneliness.
The New Year finally arrived, and it was very lively because of the presence of foreign envoys.
Those kids aren't very well-behaved; they know who they shouldn't mess with, but they don't know how to restrain themselves.
Say what you want to say, laugh when you want to laugh, and chatter away.
They did manage to create a festive atmosphere for the Chinese New Year.
Inside the Beichen Palace, at the banquet, Shu Chengfeng looked at the group of children below with delight. Of course, His Majesty didn't feel the same joy towards every child.
For example, he was very unhappy with the second son in Daya's family.
He's so young, yet he's such a glutton. He's definitely not a good person.
snort.
If he dares to mess with Bao'er in the future... hmph.
Anyway, don't even think about getting Bao'er to marry him, don't even think about it.
If Bao'er really likes it, then let that boy marry into the family!
The princes and princesses toasted His Majesty.
When it was the Seventh Princess's turn, she raised her glass and said, "Father, I wish you happiness every year!"
These words were naturally taught by her mother, who preferred to say something pleasant rather than something she herself didn't understand.
Shu Chengfeng was naturally delighted.
But when it was the children's turn outside, that big-eyed cutie seemed to have a screw loose, or maybe he learned it from playing with the princess.
Raising the glass and opening the mouth is also...
"May Father be happy every day!"
Shu Chengfeng's face immediately darkened.
The hall fell silent for a moment, then Yan Nangui burst into laughter: "Oh my, this child is really something, hahahaha..."
Daya's face darkened as well: "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. My son has been unruly..."
"Ahem, the child is still young, innocent and lively. I am also his uncle, so I am worthy of him calling me father." Shu Chengfeng finally smiled.
It's a small matter; it's just a cute little kid calling His Majesty "Father."
His Majesty's anger mainly stemmed from the fact that this child was so young, yet dared to try and abduct Bao'er.
The adorable, big-eyed child, unaware of what he had done wrong, happily got up, sat back down, and went to eat the meat.
The other sensible children looked at him with mixed feelings. Was he really going to become the prince consort of the seventh princess?
She's too cunning.
Tazhu's daughter glanced at the big-eyed, adorable child a few times, then looked at the Sixth Prince.
The sixth prince's eyes widened in horror. "No! Please don't!"
Fortunately, Qimula was ten years old after all, and not an ignorant child. She just gave the Sixth Prince a mischievous smile.
Yan Nangui witnessed this scene, which amused her so much that she choked on her drink.
He coughed for a while.
Shu Chengfeng sighed helplessly, "You're such a grown man... drink slowly."
Yan Nangui waved his hand and said he was fine, finally recovered, and went to see Qimula again.
The princess cupped her face in her hands and smiled at Yan Nangui. She was incredibly ingratiating.
Because of these children, this year's Spring Festival was truly joyful.
The ninth day of the first lunar month is the day of the eldest prince's wedding.
The mansion is ready, but since the wedding is in the first month of the lunar calendar, the eldest prince hasn't had time to move out yet. He can move out while the wedding is taking place.
His Majesty will not attend his wedding in person, nor will the concubines in the harem. However, his brothers and sisters may attend.
As a result, the older princes and princesses all went to show their support.
The seventh princess went along as well.
This is the first of His Majesty's children to get married.
It was naturally very lively.
After a day of music and merriment, they finally brought the bride back.
Consort Xu entered the palace without the slightest hesitation, and from then on, the First Prince's residence had a mistress.
The eldest prince has come of age.
The next morning, the eldest prince brought his principal wife to the palace to pay their respects.
They went straight to the Empress Dowager's palace, since Yan Nangui had already told her that there was no Empress in the palace, so there was no need to visit each place individually. They met with everyone at the Empress Dowager's palace. After having a meal, they went to Yufu Palace for a final chat before leaving.
Of course, before going to the Empress Dowager's place, one must first pay respects to the ancestors.
The Empress Dowager had no objection.
So today, everyone is waiting here with the Empress Dowager.
Lady Xu became a royal bride, and from then on, she was a member of the royal family. Yet, she still felt uneasy.
According to custom, after paying respects to the Empress Dowager, one should first pay respects to Yan Nangui.
Paying respects to Consort Ning was less cumbersome than for others.
Everyone wanted to reward her, and she also wanted to give gifts to the princes and princesses.
She had prepared all of those things carefully, afraid that they wouldn't be presentable enough.
After the Empress Dowager finished her address, Yan Nangui said, "Now that you're married, live well. The royal family is not like other families, so you, Xu Shi, must be even more aware of the rules and etiquette. You must also know your place. I have nothing more to say to you, except for one thing: although you now have your own residence and will be living your own lives, don't let the palace hear about your families causing trouble because of vying for favor. In particular, the struggle must not harm your offspring. Otherwise, I will question you even before your mother."
"Yes, Your Highness's teachings are well remembered by your daughter-in-law," Xu replied hastily.
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