Yan Nangui sighed, "You really are something, comparing things like this."
“People in the palace can compare everything,” Jiangxiang said with a smile. “But I know that Her Majesty doesn’t care about these things.”
She may not care, but others do.
After returning home, Consort Huo bathed and changed her clothes, preparing herself properly.
When Shu Chengfeng arrived, it was already after dinner.
Huo Zhaorong did not eat, but she didn't want to say anything, so she just let the matter drop.
The next day, when she went to pay her respects, Consort Ye again gave her the cold shoulder.
However, the Empress spoke extremely rudely today, clearly indicating that she was angry.
Why else could he be angry with Consort Ye?
In a real argument, Consort Ye would never be able to win against the Empress.
After the meeting, Yan Nangui received news that Yan Lingyun and Yan Nanxu were returning to the capital. They were already on their way.
It makes sense, I guess I should come back to report on my work.
The Yan family also received the news, and heard that Yan Nanji was also coming back.
So many years have passed since he left, and he's now a father of two.
In recent years, Yan Nanxu's family has welcomed another child, the second son of this generation in the Yan family.
Yan Nanji's family also has a son, who, together with Yan Nanxu's family, is now the third son.
These children are all going back to Beijing.
When Yan Nangui found out, he simply asked people to prepare gifts for the children.
She might have to visit her family then.
But it wasn't just her.
Consort Xiangxian's family is also coming to the capital, and they probably won't be going back. I guess once everyone arrives, His Majesty will issue the imperial decree granting them titles.
Huo Zhaorong's father was also going to the capital, so he traveled with Yan Nanji.
It's about time.
The Yan family was overjoyed, as it had been many years since they had all gathered together like this.
Princess Rongning was both happy and apprehensive.
There's a feeling of being both close to home and apprehensive.
It's been so long, so long that I've become so unfamiliar with what to say.
Yan Jinsi, on the other hand, was looking forward to this day. Unlike Yan Jinfei, she had experienced a few days of fatherly love when she was a child.
The first to enter the capital were General Huo and Yan Nanji.
Upon returning to the capital, the first thing he did was to visit the palace.
Because of this, Consort Huo was summoned to the Beichen Palace.
They also asked Yan Nan to come back, but she said she wouldn't go.
He bluntly told Shu Chengfeng that it didn't matter whether he saw his scoundrel second brother or not.
Shu Chengfeng just smiled and didn't say anything.
Two more days passed before Yan Lingyun and his son arrived in the capital.
This time, Yan Nangui couldn't be left out, so he didn't dress up too extravagantly.
Inside the Beichen Palace, the Yan family father and son knelt down: "Your subject kowtows to Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"
"General, please rise." Shu Chengfeng personally helped Yan Lingyun to his feet.
After rising, he bowed to Yan Nangui and said, "Your subject pays respects to Consort Yan. May Consort Yan be well."
"Father, you may rise. Your daughter greets you, Father and Brother." Yan Nangui bowed with a smile.
She can't cry.
Yan Lingyun took a closer look and thought that her daughter should be doing well, so she shouldn't look anymore.
There will naturally be another chance to speak.
Shu Chengfeng, Yan Lingyun, and Yan Nanxu naturally had a lot to say to each other.
They even left lunch for us at noon.
The Yan family father and son were respectful and courteous from beginning to end, but Shu Chengfeng repeatedly told them that they didn't need to be so polite.
After the father and son left the palace, Shu Chengfeng pulled Yan Nangui back and said, "Your father is too reserved."
"Your Majesty, what are you saying? From a public perspective, you are the emperor and they are your subjects; shouldn't you follow the rules? From a private perspective, we're not even that familiar with each other; how can we be so unrestrained?"
"Hahaha, what a brain of yours! Why don't you just say that he's my father-in-law and brother-in-law?" Shu Chengfeng said.
Yan Nangui slapped Shu Chengfeng's arm: "What grudge do you have against me? Why would you say such a thing? If people hear this, will they call me arrogant and ignorant, or will they call my father and his family abusive because of me? Let me tell you, you can dislike me if you want, but my father has worked diligently for Dayan his whole life. He shed blood and sweat."
"Hahaha, very good, very good, I will naturally learn from this." Shu Chengfeng was clearly in a good mood and didn't bother to argue with Yan Nangui.
"Come, Yunji, have someone draft an imperial edict."
Yun Ji agreed and stood to listen.
When Shu Chengfeng first mentioned the Empress's household, he was naturally referring to it.
The title of Duke was directly bestowed upon the Empress's father. Her grandfather was already a Duke, so now there were two Dukes in one family, which was considered an extreme honor.
Of course, the Ye family was the same; Consort Ye's father was also a Duke.
The Ye family, after all, is the emperor's maternal family; without the Ye family, he wouldn't be where he is today.
Therefore, it was not a forced decision to grant him the title of Duke.
The family of Consort Xiangxian was a marquisate.
Yan Nan returned home, after all, Yan Lingyun was a marquis whose title had not been lowered for three generations.
At this moment, Shu Chengfeng thought for a moment and said, "I gave your father a title not because of you. Even without you, I would still reward the veteran officials when I ascended the throne. It's just that your brother will benefit from it."
Then he further ordered that Yan Lingyun be granted the title of Duke and Yan Nanxu be granted the title of Marquis.
To put it simply, Yan Nanxu inherited the title ahead of time and was given a different name.
In the future, the Yan family will no longer have the saying that they will not be demoted for three generations.
In the Dayan Dynasty, titles were always demoted with each generation. This applied not only to officials but also to the imperial family.
Unless otherwise specified.
Huo Zhaorong's father was granted the title of Marquis.
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This is normal; when an emperor ascends the throne, he is granted a title.
When the imperial edict arrived at each household, everyone was naturally delighted.
After receiving the imperial decree, Yan Lingyun and his son were well aware of the situation.
Yan Nanxu got the better deal.
However, Yan Nanji does not hold a noble title. There's nothing that can be done about it; he'll just have to work hard in the future.
Ultimately, the Yan family was still happy.
Not only men, but women's titles were also raised significantly.
Of course, besides blessing his birth mother, Yan Lingyun was also the principal wife.
The deceased Lan family.
As for the eldest princess, she is unlikely to receive any imperial decree.
The two finally met. Yan Lingyun was indifferent, while Princess Rongning had a lot to say, wanted to cry, wanted to plead, wanted to get closer, but all of that retreated in the face of Yan Lingyun's cold gaze.
In the end, he didn't utter a single word.
After the sisters Yan Jinsi and Yan Jinfei bowed and called out to their father, they only received a "good" in return.
Yan Nanji, who had always been close to Yan Nanji, seemed to have become a completely different person this time.
It's never the same as it used to be.
Looking at the eldest princess, there was no longer any affection; looking at her two younger sisters, there was no longer any protectiveness.
Even when looking at the old lady, he had complex emotions.
People always grow up.
His complete awakening wasn't due to time, but rather to the resounding words his younger sister had spoken at a palace banquet more than two years ago.
She completely exposed the ugliness of the Yan family and Rong Ning.
Tearing away the hypocrisy of the late emperor.
It also tore away the layer of smoke in front of Yan Nanji's eyes.
Once he tears these things apart, he can see everything clearly when he looks back.
Once you see things clearly, you'll know what's fake.
Now, all that's left is regret for myself.
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