Shu Chengfeng returned not long after.
He wasn't surprised to see that Yan Nangui was still there.
"How is it?"
"Greetings to Your Highness." Yan Nangui stood up.
"No need for formalities. I couldn't tell how Tang'er was feeling at that moment." Shu Chengfeng smiled and pulled her hand to sit down.
"Neither sad nor happy, the past is the past. It's not that my father wasn't worried about me. It's just a pity that a man's concern is always careless. He doesn't understand the infighting in the inner quarters, nor the scheming between women. Even if there's no bloodshed, it can still take a life."
"Tsk, you're speaking so tragically, it's clear you're heartbroken." Shu Chengfeng pulled her over and hugged her. "But, what's past is past. As long as your father still loves you, that's enough."
"Very well, let's not talk about it anymore. This is my first time visiting Chengzhou Prefecture, it's a pity I'm staying in the imperial palace." Yan Nangui shook her head.
"What's so difficult about that? I'll take you out in a few days. These past few days, people from all over have been coming to pay their respects. I should be going out on an inspection tour in a few days," Shu Chengfeng said.
"Oh? It was His Highness the Crown Prince who went in person?" Yan Nangui asked in surprise.
"Your Majesty's body is of immeasurable value; naturally, you cannot stand under a dangerous wall. As your subject, it is only natural that I must go," the Crown Prince said with a smile.
Geese fly south...
"So, His Majesty was unwilling to keep Your Highness in the capital, but now he's willing to send you on an inspection tour?" Yan Nangui laughed. "I suppose the scenery of Chengzhou won't please His Majesty."
This is definitely not His Majesty's intention; it must be another round of negotiation.
Since they refuse to leave the crown prince to oversee the country, then the crown prince might as well inspect the border troops.
Which one is bigger?
It's really hard to say.
"You're happy?" Shu Chengfeng pinched her cheek.
"Of course, Your Highness is so capable, I am honored." Yan Nangui smiled and hugged the Crown Prince's neck.
The two hadn't been intimate for a while; to be precise, it had been several days before they left, and the Crown Prince hadn't had any free time after they left.
At this moment, they were so affectionate that the Crown Prince became interested.
He picked up Yan Nangui and said, "I didn't get enough sleep last night, and I'm sure Tang'er did too. Why don't you take a nap? There's still some time before noon."
"Your Highness, spare me! I'm hungry. If you want a nap, please wait until the afternoon. I'll gladly keep you company," Yan Nangui said.
"Let's take a nap first before eating," Shu Chengfeng said, unmoved.
The wild geese struggled to return south, but to no avail; they could only sigh.
Is she perhaps some kind of sentient blue pill? Shu Chengfeng is always in such a hurry.
After the afternoon nap, it's almost time for the actual afternoon nap.
However, the two still had to get up and eat.
What a day of chaos.
Fortunately, His Majesty only ordered the Crown Prince to rest today in order to avoid giving him a chance to speak with Yan Lingyun alone.
They had nothing to do in the afternoon, so the two of them really snuggled together and slept all afternoon.
The Crown Prince rarely had so much free time. After waking up, it was still early, so he was too lazy to get up.
Today's day is wasted anyway.
"By the way, Your Highness, have you heard about what happened this morning?" Yan Nangui asked, leaning comfortably against Shu Chengfeng as they lay on their side.
"Hmm. What does Tang'er think?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"I haven't really been watching, but... this Consort Zhen is currently enjoying the best of luck, like a flower in full bloom and oil on a hot stove. But the Twelfth Prince is still young. Even if no one harms him, it will take at least ten years for him to grow up. Can she maintain this favor for ten years?"
"How many people can remain so calm amidst such great favor?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"Tsk. That's true. In that case, I have a question for Your Highness." Yan Nangui turned his head to look at Shu Chengfeng's golden eyes: "If I were to face this person, what should I do?"
"It's alright, she'll still put on a show. She won't do anything to you. You just need to be a little more discreet. If anything happens, don't throw a teacup at her. If you break her face..." Shu Chengfeng stopped halfway through his sentence.
But that has already been made clear.
"Haha, but to be honest, is her current favor solely due to her looks? I think Your Majesty is being too shallow."
Shu Chengfeng didn't explain, he just squeezed her hand.
The maids outside are calling us for dinner.
In His Majesty's palace, Consort Zhen was accompanying him. It was also dinnertime.
After dinner, I told them to leave.
His Majesty is not in a good mood.
As a result, he didn't eat much for dinner, and since Consort Zhen was with him, he naturally didn't eat much either.
At this moment, she brewed tea and brought it over: "Your Majesty, why are you doing this? Nothing is more important than your health."
"Hmph, now that everyone can see the Crown Prince has grown up, what's the point of sending him on an inspection tour?" His Majesty said.
“Well… he is, after all, the Crown Prince. As long as he is the Crown Prince, he will always have his supporters. Since everyone says so, then His Majesty should just send all the princes.” Consort Zhen said with a smile.
His Majesty didn't speak, but that was exactly what he was thinking.
There are also the older second and third princes; let's go together.
"Little Twelfth should not go; he is still too young. I cannot bear to see him suffer," His Majesty said.
Consort Zhen was pleased to hear this and, of course, was reluctant to part with it.
"Speaking of which, the eldest daughter of General Yan has actually won the favor of His Highness the Crown Prince? He even brought her along when he went out." Consort Zhen said, feigning ignorance.
"What 'like'? He's cold-hearted and heartless, what does he know about 'like'? He's just trying to please Yan Lingyun. A woman who's remarried and can't have children, even if she's somewhat pretty, who could possibly like her?" Shu Zhongjing said.
These words sounded harsh to Consort Zhen.
"Your Majesty is actually saying this now." She didn't dare to say anything more, only uttering this vague statement.
It has to be said, she was still favored. Shu Zhongjing pulled her aside and laughed, "You're getting jealous? You can't be the same as her. Don't I love you?"
To be honest, from being a daughter-in-law to becoming a favored concubine, Shu Zhongjing always had a secret feeling about her.
That's a feeling that can't be spoken aloud... a feeling that's unacceptable to the world.
At least for now, he still likes it very much.
"Alright, don't get angry just because of one sentence from me, hmm? But speaking of the Crown Prince's harem..." Shu Zhongjing frowned: "This Consort Su is quite favored."
"Yes, I take her everywhere I go. She's been pampered like this for years." Consort Zhen quickly changed the subject; how could she dare to hold onto a single sentence?
His Majesty dotes on her, but she herself feels very guilty about this matter.
Therefore, this is the only way to conclude it.
“Speaking of which, does your Cao family have any suitable women? It’s not that we can’t send them over; they might be of some use,” Shu Zhongjing said.
"Your Majesty, even if there were such a thing, how many days could she survive in the Crown Prince's harem?" If her daughter were to enter Shu Chengfeng's harem... even the Crown Prince, with his good temper, would not tolerate it.
When the time comes, if he dies, he dies; His Majesty will have nothing to say.
Shu Zhongjing nodded: "Then let's see what this Murong girl is like."
"It's getting late, Mi'er, it's time to go to bed."
Consort Zhen blushed instantly; that was the name he called out when they were having an affair back then...
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