For a long time, the three great families of the capital—the Ye family, the Ning family, the Chu family, and the Jiang family—have been extremely powerful clans.
During the late emperor's reign, the Chu family was embroiled in war and did not contribute much, so they gradually declined from a first-rate aristocratic family. The Jiang family was the maternal clan of the Empress Dowager, but because the Empress Dowager's legitimate son had passed away, they no longer enjoyed their former glory.
Instead, several families, such as the Lan family and the Yan family, emerged.
In the capital, the Ning and Ye families still hold considerable power. Among the other families, the Yan family is one, but he spends most of his time on the frontier and doesn't have many connections in the capital.
The Lan family no longer has a leader.
However, although the Jiang family kept a low profile, they were still around. Even if the Chu family had fallen from grace, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.
“Even if the Cao family is helped up, it’s just a case of forcing growth. Compared to those families with hundreds of years of history, how can they compare? But there’s a saying that even a novice can defeat a master. Although the Cao family lacks a strong foundation, they are still a marquisate with military achievements during the late emperor’s reign. Your Majesty, it seems you want to disrupt the peace in the capital,” Yan Nangui said.
"Oh? You noticed?" Shu Chengfeng said, sipping his hot tea.
"No, I'm an idiot, I can't see it. I just feel that some things are particularly strange."
Yan Nangui reached out and took off the largest gold hairpin from her head, tossing it to Chanyi in the corner.
Then she leaned into Shu Chengfeng's arms and said, "I just heard a few days ago that His Majesty acquired an inkstone. I was very puzzled. What kind of inkstone is so precious? What kind of rare stone is it made of? Nobody said anything. Is this rare stone comparable to jade? I've never seen anyone make inkstones from white jade or jadeite."
"You know, a king of a country, what good things haven't he seen? Why did he suddenly fall in love with an inkstone? And then it became the talk of the town."
The key point is that on New Year's Eve, the precious Consort was suddenly bestowed as a reward.
Even if there are no conditions, we must create them to save face for Consort Zhen.
Is it true love? Or just being used as a tool?
How did the Cao family rise to prominence in just a few months?
"Oh? Then tell me, Tang'er, what do I need to do to get revenge?" Shu Chengfeng was no longer angry at this moment.
He had also been disgusted by His Majesty before.
If Yan Nangui thought of this, how could he not have thought of it?
It's precisely because I thought about it that it felt even more disgusting.
"Look at the question you're asking. If you could become emperor, you could vent this anger in all sorts of ways. But if you can't... there's more to it than just this one breath you're holding in..." Wouldn't you suffocate until you die?
Shu Chengfeng laughed. A soft laugh.
His voice was already pleasant to listen to, but when he smiled, wow, who could resist?
Alas, alas, today is Lunar New Year's Eve.
It's too late now... cough cough.
Looking at the woman in his arms with her fiery gaze, Shu Chengfeng could not help but be surprised by her bluntness.
But he found it very exciting.
So he lowered his head and bit her lips, while his hands wandered off to places they shouldn't have.
That damn man actually fought with her with his bare hands.
Little did she know, while she coveted his good looks, he did the same.
Yan Nangui was a beauty in herself, not to mention her indescribable charm.
Men can't handle it either.
As she got off the bus, Shu Chengfeng looked at her with a smile.
Yan Nangui was in tears, but she had been holding back her cries.
Her clothes were a little disheveled, so Shu Chengfeng simply took off his cloak and wrapped it around her: "Go back and get some sleep. You have to go to the palace tomorrow, but I'll come see you in a few days."
Yan Nangui was a little dizzy and left without saying anything.
Back at Jiyue Pavilion, Yan Nangui collapsed onto the couch and hastily took off his clothes.
When Shu Chengfeng arrived at the main courtyard, the Crown Princess only then learned that he had just been in Yan Nangui's carriage. She wondered if he might have stayed overnight at Jiyue Pavilion.
Fortunately, he arrived, and the Crown Princess greeted him with a smile and welcomed him inside.
Shu Chengfeng was indeed cold as he wasn't wearing a cloak, so he went inside without delay.
The Crown Princess noticed this as well, but didn't ask specifically where he could have gone.
She cursed Yan Nangui in her heart, then hurriedly helped the Crown Prince wash up. She also ordered a midnight snack.
Yan Nangui was still half asleep when Jiangxiang and Chanyi woke him up. It was still dark when he had to get up.
The first day of the lunar new year is a grand banquet in Yaoguang Hall, which is attended by members of the imperial family, officials of the third rank or above in the court, and some people with titles.
Yan Nangui went to bed as soon as she got back last night, so I woke her up half an hour earlier this morning. She calculated that she had slept for more than three hours, which was about right.
During a break from dressing up, I ate a bowl of meat porridge and a steamed bun.
"It's still warm, is it busy over there?" she asked, referring to the kitchen.
"I seem to be a bit busy, I reckon we'll need to eat something before we leave," Luo Kui said.
However, those who are not favored probably won't even get their meals on time; they'll have to wait until the newcomers leave. And they'll have to wait for the two pregnant women to eat first.
However, the things brought from Yan Nangui are all quite good.
She changed into a red dress and a matching cape, and styled her hair in a high, elegant bun. She didn't wear too much jewelry; it was just right.
In any case, a single purple-gold hairpin inlaid with rubies is worth more than a head full of pearls and jade from someone else.
Add a few small flowers as embellishments, and a pair of purple-gold ruby earrings at the ears.
It's a bit heavy, but it looks beautiful.
She then hung up a white jade necklace, got up, and went out.
It was still dark when Shu Chengfeng glanced at her during the assembly in the front yard. She then blinked.
Shu Chengfeng smiled.
When Ye Liangdi arrived, Shu Chengfeng simply said, "Let's go," and started walking.
Ye Liangdi hummed listlessly.
They each got into their carriages and left, heading towards the palace.
When they entered the palace, it was just dawn. After entering the palace, the Crown Prince went to His Majesty's place, while the female members of the household followed the Crown Princess to the Empress's place.
The Empress then led them to the Empress Dowager's residence. They sat there until noon before going to Yaoguang Palace.
The women of the harem are all now with the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager smiled kindly, only asking the young prince and princess's mother some trivial matters.
Or you could ask the children in the families of the Second and Third Princes. That's truly the mindset of an old person.
They would either praise the concubines' clothes and jewelry, but in short, they wouldn't say anything useful.
At first glance, she really looks like an old lady who doesn't care about worldly affairs.
But back then, before the eldest daughter of the Jiang family entered the palace to become empress, she was a famous talented and beautiful woman. How could she really be so indifferent to worldly affairs?
However, the young concubines didn't know that putting on an act for a long time would eventually have some effect.
Yan Nangui was merely a backdrop. She was just a concubine in the Crown Prince's harem, and no one would pay attention to her at this moment.
So she just took a fruit candy from the plate and ate it. It wasn't just for decoration, it actually tasted pretty good.
Occasionally, one might sip tea and admire a beautiful woman.
Putting aside their character and position, if we only look at their appearance, this room full of beauties of all ages is truly a feast for the eyes.
There are all kinds of women, from plump to slender.
Being an emperor on earth must be pure bliss.
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