The seventh princess looked up and said, "Auntie said that I can call her Mother Empress now."
"Anything else?" Yan Nangui continued to ask.
"What else? It's that Mother Consort will become the most powerful person in the harem. But I feel that's already the case," the Seventh Princess said, puzzled.
"If you only think about me, what changes will it bring to you if you think about yourself instead?" Yan Nangui chuckled.
"So you're going to become the legitimate daughter? Aunt Jiangxiang said that the legitimate daughter is the most noble princess. But isn't that what it is now? Aunt Jiangxiang also said that I am the most noble princess!" The Seventh Princess asked, puzzled.
Jiang Xiang laughed: "That's different. The princess is now of noble birth, but Consort Duanyi is also a consort. There's a big difference between her and the empress's legitimate daughter."
"Oh, so it's just more prestigious? That's about right, Father loves me the most," the Seventh Princess said proudly.
"The Empress's legitimate son is even more noble. Your mother wants you to remember that your father probably cannot have a legitimate son." Yan Nan Gui now sees the imperial physician, and even Physician Huang dares not say that she can still have children.
Actually, it's not that I have any major health problems, it's just that these are issues left over from the past that can't be resolved with traditional Chinese medicine.
This is a limitation of the times; there's nothing we can do about it.
"So, when you become a legitimate princess, you must also have the demeanor of one. Do you remember the White Deer Academy I told you about?" Yan Nangui asked.
"I remember, all of my second uncle's children studied there," the seventh princess nodded.
“When you turn ten, your mother will send you there too. Although it may not be as good as the teachers in the palace, it’s always different to go out and broaden your horizons.” Yan Nangui stroked her head.
"Hmm, can I go? I'm a princess, I can't go out, can I?"
"Of course you can, as long as you want. Silly child, do you know why your mother insisted on becoming empress? Before you were born, your mother didn't care about these things. Remember, your mother went to great lengths to climb the ranks so that you could have a better life."
"Oh, but... but Father loves me. If I want to go, wouldn't it be better to ask Father?" the Seventh Princess asked, puzzled.
Yan Nangui smiled and hugged her: "You have to understand, your father is the emperor, but in this world, it doesn't mean that an emperor can do everything."
"Unless you become a tyrant, your father will have to face the court officials and the people's reputation. In this world, there is always a preference for sons over daughters. If you were a boy, your mother would definitely push you to be the crown prince without hesitation. But you are a girl. It is not easy for a girl to live a free and unrestrained life."
"So, if your mother wants you to have a good life, you have to work hard, like going out to study. I don't expect you to learn a lot, but at least you have to go out into the world. Your father dotes on you, but nowadays, that doting is of little practical use. What your mother wants is for you to be different. You will become the legitimate daughter. You will be the first girl to be able to study at the academy, and you will go openly and honorably as a girl. If you can go, then there will be another girl, perhaps a princess, or perhaps another girl."
"Your mother wants you to live well, and living well doesn't just mean living in luxury. It means being important and influential. It doesn't mean being able to do whatever you want, but having the right, the confidence, and the ability to say no when you don't want to do something."
The seventh princess was stunned.
The seven-year-old princess can understand most things. But she doesn't fully comprehend what is too profound.
"It's alright, just remember what your mother said. If you can't remember, your mother will tell you again later. Some people can live their whole lives in this world easily. They are not bullied or manipulated. But you can't. Because of your mother's strength, if you only want an easy life, you will inevitably suffer. So, you will have to work hard." Yan Nan Gui pinched her daughter's cheek.
"Oh, I remember. Then I'll go to Bailu Academy to study from now on. With, with Sixth Sister. Mother, don't worry, I'll protect you too."
The Seventh Princess thought for a moment and then said, "Although I have many older and younger brothers, none of them were born to Mother. Therefore, Mother only has Bao'er. Bao'er remembers them all."
Yan Nangui laughed and kissed her daughter: "You're such a clever little thing. Right now, it's too hot for your mother to hold you, go play by yourself."
The seventh princess was unhappy, so she went to tickle her mother's armpits.
After fussing around for a while, he finally went to find the wet nurse to wash his hair.
It's the middle of the morning, a perfect time to wash your hair.
She ran away, and Shu Chengfeng came in shortly after.
Just as Yan Nangui was about to speak, he noticed that His Majesty's collar was soaked with sweat...
"So you're... just standing there listening to us talk?" Yan Nangui was speechless. "I don't know if it's a coincidence or because you've changed. Your Majesty, tell me, how many times has this happened? When Your Majesty comes, you don't allow anyone to announce your arrival. What do you want to hear? That I'm plotting to seize your throne?"
"How would I know what you're teaching the child if I didn't come? I'm her father, how could I not care about her?" Shu Chengfeng was truly full of complaints but didn't know where to begin.
Originally, the reason for not issuing a formal notification wasn't because of any suspicion, but rather to launch a surprise raid and scare the mother and daughter.
I never expected to hear this as soon as I got to the door...
Even though he only heard half of it, it still stirred his emotions.
If Bao'er were a prince, with a mother like this guiding him, how could he not be successful?
"Shu Chengfeng, how can you protect her? Everyone has to die eventually. Don't think you can live to be ten thousand just because you hear people shouting 'Long live the Emperor' every day. You are only mortal, a hundred years is enough. You and I will both go. How can you protect her? Leave behind an imperial edict? Living and living well are not the same thing."
"Besides, people's hearts are fickle. My father holds great power, and I've been tormented by the Meng family. You spoil Bao'er rotten, but which emperor will continue to treat her like this? I also need to ensure she doesn't go astray in the future, right? What if she feels her treatment isn't as good as before and tries to kill herself?"
"If you don't go out and explore, you'll develop a sense of right and wrong, and you'll just be digging your own grave. Luckily, I had a daughter; she'll be fine no matter how you raise her. Just go along with me. Don't forget you promised back then that she could go out to study if she wanted to," Yan Nangui said.
"That's not what I meant!" Shu Chengfeng frowned, unsure of what to say, and waved his hand, "Never mind, I can't figure it out right now."
"Anyway, I just can't understand your brain. She's a princess, why does she have so many worries?"
"Tsk, I have a bad temper and have offended everyone in your harem. Do you think all your concubines are as reasonable as I am? A brat like Fifth Prince, if he fell into the hands of a petty person, would he have survived? Even if he did, would he have such a carefree life? Didn't you grow up in the harem yourself? Don't you know what women in the harem, especially those who were once out of favor, are like once they gain power? Consort Jing should be grateful to me even in the afterlife. How many women are as clear about right and wrong as I am?"
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