Consort Ning was furious, but didn't want things to escalate too much. She took a deep breath and said, "Now is a crucial time, and you have the best chance. Even for this reason, you should be patient. When have you ever lacked favored people? When you... you'll have as many as you want. Your mother always hopes for your well-being. Does your mother simply not tolerate you favoring someone?"
Hearing this, the eldest prince softened somewhat: "Yes, I understand. Mother, don't worry, I will definitely handle it well."
Consort Ning shook her head: "Alright, go back now. Instruct them properly from now on. Make sure they don't cause any more trouble in the palace. If the censors hear about it, they'll submit a memorial to the emperor."
The eldest prince nodded and took his leave.
Consort Ning shook her head in disappointment: "This child, he was spoiled by Ning Jiaolan when he was young, after being separated from me. It's also because I've pampered him these past few years that he's become so arrogant and ignorant. At such a critical time, how dare he act so recklessly?"
Hongdou advised, "Your Highness, please calm down. After all, His Highness is still young. Now that this has happened, he will understand."
Consort Ning shook her head and remained silent.
She felt quite agitated. What did the Empress mean by those words she spoke today?
It's more like they're encouraging the eldest prince?
Sure enough, they have ill intentions.
All she could think about was whether the eldest prince could be made crown prince, but the eldest prince himself was caught up in romantic love.
What a disappointment.
And that Rong'er is truly a vixen, but at this moment, she cannot even bypass His Majesty and the Empress to deal with her.
"Your Highness, please don't overthink it. Even if she's favored, how long can it last? The Crown Prince's wife has suffered such a great injustice this time, she'll only become more defiant towards her in the future. In time, the Crown Prince will get annoyed. Then you can deal with her, and it won't cause a rift between you and the Crown Prince."
Consort Ning nodded, got up and went into the inner room.
This incident will inevitably lead to impeachments from censors.
However, since they are officials who speak out, it wouldn't be right if they didn't say a few words of criticism.
His Majesty wasn't particularly angry about the matter, and he let it go.
After Xu's outburst, Rong'er's life in the backyard became unbearable.
Even if it's just for appearances, the eldest prince will have to ignore her for a while.
Once you're neglected, someone else will rush to serve you.
She was also clever, serving the eldest prince and being very respectful and sensible to the eldest prince's wife.
With the New Year fast approaching, even though the eldest prince was furious, he knew he couldn't do anything to Lady Xu.
We can only let this matter pass.
Afterwards, Ms. Xu regretted it, so she decided not to make a fuss about her miscarriage.
This year was lively, and Yan Nangui moved to Fengxiang Palace for a temporary stay the day before New Year's Eve.
Yan Jingxue did not return to the Yan family; instead, she stayed in the palace for the New Year.
After the New Year, the seventh princess turned nine years old.
She's grown into a beautiful young woman. Dressed in a red dress, she sits gracefully among the princesses. She's easily spotted.
At the New Year's Eve banquet, Shu Chengfeng was in a good mood and drank with everyone.
The Empress Dowager seems to be in a good mood today.
Anyway, ever since the old lady stopped supporting the Ye family, although she still often caused trouble, she has become much more lovable overall.
The eldest prince to the ninth prince all offered their congratulations, as did the eldest princess to the seventh princess.
It's quite a large family now.
The Lunar New Year's Eve has come to a successful conclusion.
By the time they had met with guests everywhere and were almost done with their busy schedules, it was already the tenth day of the month.
Shu Chengfeng had already arranged the Seventh Princess's itinerary, but there was no way around it; the child was making a huge fuss.
So we'll be setting off in February.
Although she was reluctant to leave, she really wanted to go.
Yan Nangui should just let go and let her go. She'll be back in a few months anyway.
So, once the fifteenth day of the month passed, everyone in the palace knew that the Fifth Prince, the Sixth Princess, and the Seventh Princess were going out.
Of course, everyone knows that it was the Seventh Princess who was really going. The Sixth Princess was accompanying her.
As for the Fifth Prince, that was His Majesty's arrangement.
The Seventh Princess's mood has been quite complicated these past few days. She is both happy and excited about going out, and reluctant to leave her parents and afraid of the distance.
Yan Nangui was busy with the New Year celebrations before he finally had time to talk to his daughter.
"Come on, let's have a good chat, mother and daughter."
The seventh princess nodded.
Jiangxiang then led everyone out.
"Are you a little scared? Do you not want to go?" Yan Nangui asked.
"Hmm, maybe I shouldn't go..." said the Seventh Princess.
"Won't you regret it if you don't go?" Yan Nangui asked.
The seventh princess didn't speak, she just picked at the cushion.
“Little birds are always afraid when they leave their nests. But once they learn to fly, they won’t be afraid anymore. Your parents are here, and your home is here. You’re just going out for a walk. It doesn’t mean you can never come back,” Yan Nangui said.
“But they say I have to get married eventually,” the seventh princess pouted.
"Yes, you don't have to get married. Isn't your mother working so hard so that you can be free? Or rather, even if you get married, this will still be your home. As long as I'm here, this will be your home." Yan Nangui touched her cheek: "So don't be afraid, fly freely."
"Mother is so good." The seventh princess hugged her: "The best mother."
Yan Nangui patted her on the back: "When you get there, don't put on airs, just study hard. It's always good to learn something."
She cradled the child's head in her hands: "There are just some things you need to remember."
"Mother, please tell me, I will remember it."
"There are many things your mother didn't tell you before, afraid you were too young to understand. I'll tell you some today. Do you know the power of the Yan family? What does that mean?"
"So that means they're really powerful, right? I heard Aunt Jiangxiang say that the Yan family is the most powerful family right now," Bao'er said.
“But your maternal grandfather is old. And he will get older and older. There will come a day when he can no longer stay on the front lines. Although your eldest uncle is brave, he is not as experienced as your maternal grandfather. In other words, it will not be so easy for him to inherit everything from your maternal grandfather.”
"Although your second uncle has done well over the years, Bailu Prefecture is still under the command of General Huo."
"Your Majesty has no children. Do you understand what Your Majesty is saying? What does this mean?" Yan Nangui asked.
The Seventh Princess suddenly grabbed Yan Nangui's hand: "Mother, what will we do in the future?"
"Your mother is asking you, what do you think should be done?" Yan Nangui asked again.
The seventh princess thought for a moment and said, "Father has many princes, so why don't we have Mother raise one?"
"This is the simplest and easiest way. As long as your mother is willing, your father will definitely agree. But have you thought about what would happen if you were the child who was taken away? In the future, when you hold the greatest power, would you side with your adoptive mother or your birth mother?" Yan Nangui asked.
“Of course, it’s my birth mother!” she said, biting her lip. “But what if my adoptive mother is nice…”
“My dear, don’t gamble with people’s hearts. The Yan family will one day be worse off than it is today. When that day comes, what can we use to bet that the new emperor will treat us well? Besides, your mother has been proud for half her life and is not the kind of person who can bow her head and beg for a better life. Nor can she bear to see you bow your head.” Yan Nangui patted her head again.
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