However, this is not something we need to worry about right now.
The Crown Princess also needs to make arrangements for the people who will go to the north.
Since Your Highness has chosen Yan Nangui, there is already one spot available.
This trip could last for more than a month, or two months, or even three months.
Therefore, there can't be too few people to serve you.
Unless His Highness says otherwise, she will not arrange for either of the two concubines.
Even though she always saw Ye Shi as the biggest threat, Su Liangdi was still a Liangdi after all. Although her background was not good, her status was not low.
Especially since she's favored by the emperor, what if she gets pregnant someday?
"Why don't we send the newcomer instead?" suggested Mrs. He.
"Or you could call her Xia Shi, if Your Highness likes her, then have her serve you." She's just a mere Fengyi (a low-ranking concubine).
"Then let's have the Murong family, the Xiang family, and the Xia family go together."
The Crown Princess had made up her mind about this matter and was just waiting for the Crown Prince to arrive.
She anticipated that His Highness would come over that evening.
As expected, after what happened during the day, Shu Chengfeng indeed came to the main courtyard that night.
They completely ignored Wen Yuexuan's request to come to the front yard to ask someone to say that Consort Ye was ill.
He merely sent someone to fetch the imperial physician; he didn't go himself.
Ye Liangdi was truly ill, mainly because she was both angry and frightened. Unable to summon Shu Chengfeng, she could only cry.
In the main courtyard, after the Crown Prince had finished his dinner, the Crown Princess told him the list while they were chatting.
"I reckon four people would be enough. This isn't a trip for fun, and any more than that wouldn't look good. What does Your Highness think?"
“Jialan’s idea is very thoughtful, but we can slightly change the candidates, swapping Su Shi and Murong Shi. Su Shi hasn’t seen her family for several years, so she should be able to meet them this time. I imagine she misses her family too,” Shu Chengfeng said.
“That was my oversight. I was only thinking about the new member of the Murong family… Sister Su is an elder now, and I forgot about her meeting the family.” The Crown Princess smiled: “Then let’s add her, but… one more person wouldn’t be a bad thing.”
"No need, four is fine. You're right. I'll only be gone for a few months," Shu Chengfeng said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll tell them tomorrow and ask them to prepare," the Crown Princess said with a smile.
She poured tea for Shu Chengfeng and said, "I was a little angry about what happened today, and I didn't speak very politely. I heard that Consort Ye called the imperial physician, so she must be a little upset too. I'll have someone send some tonics over tomorrow."
"No need. If she can't admit her mistake, she should still be punished. Because she comes from my maternal clan, you have suffered injustices several times. But you are, after all, the Crown Princess, and you shouldn't be soft-hearted when it's time to discipline her." Shu Chengfeng frowned.
"Yes, I misspoke," the Crown Princess hurriedly replied.
“Yan Shi also made mistakes. This time, we should also teach her a lesson for her bad habits. Neither of them needs any reward,” Shu Chengfeng said.
"Yes, I'll do whatever you say. But please don't be angry; it's all because I admire you." The Crown Princess smiled reproachfully.
"Hearing this, is Jiao Lan jealous?" The Crown Prince smiled and shook his head: "Unfortunately, I am exhausted today, and can only fail to repay the beauty's kindness. My wife, let's go to bed early."
The Crown Princess felt both embarrassed and somewhat disappointed.
Although the crown prince was going to stay overnight at her place, he had no other intentions...
Little did she know that last night, because her cousin insisted on talking about the bite mark, Shu Chengfeng hadn't even done anything with her cousin.
Anyway, although my cousin is a bit of a troublemaker, she's too shy to make advances.
The Crown Princess is the same.
When Shu Chengfeng thought of this, he couldn't help but think of the wild geese returning south.
He thought about it for a moment, and realized that when he went to her place, he hadn't done anything during her period last time.
If she wanted to, she probably would have pounced on him...
Thinking about it, it's clear that the boldest person in this household is indeed Lady Yan.
The next morning, five fewer people came to pay their respects.
Luo Liangyuan was also a little frightened yesterday, so she took leave.
Ning Chenghui was in her late pregnancy and often felt unwell, so she didn't have her period.
Ye Liangdi is under house arrest, Yan Liangyuan is under house arrest, and Ding Zhaoxun is still inactive.
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "It's rather quiet today."
"Yes, it's still quite a while since I've gotten used to it," Su Liangdi smiled.
"Very well, I discussed it with His Highness the Crown Prince yesterday and decided on the people to go next month. I was thinking that since your family is from the north, Su Shi, and you haven't seen your family for several years, I specifically spoke to His Highness about it. Fortunately, His Highness also remembers you. You can go with them."
Consort Su quickly rose to express her gratitude: "This concubine thanks Your Highness the Crown Princess for your thoughtfulness."
"Yes, Consort Xia and Consort Xiang should go as well. You've served Lady Xia a lot, so you know how to serve her. This time, we're calling you to serve His Highness," the Crown Princess said.
The two attendants rose and hurriedly thanked them.
Those who can go are happy, while those who can't are extremely envious.
There were a few officials and clerks in this mansion, but they were practically invisible.
With the selection finalized, everything was settled. The Crown Princess waved her hand, and the greetings for the day were over.
In Jiyue Pavilion, Yan Nangui slept until the sun was high in the sky before getting up, unaware that his face was pressed against the ground while he was asleep.
I only noticed it when I got up, and when I reached out and touched it, it was very obvious, but it probably wasn't swollen.
Sure enough, when I looked at it, it was a little red, but not swollen, and it was recovering quite well.
"Is Your Highness hungry? I'll have someone bring you some food," Jiangxiang said.
"Going now? I thought you brought it back earlier this morning," she said, yawning.
"It's cold then, but it's alright now, it's not too late."
It wasn't late at all. When Shuanzi arrived, Ding Zhaoxun and Liu Fengyi's meals hadn't even been prepared yet. Their maids were getting impatient.
It's a pity the kitchen is so busy.
When they finally took it away, both girls looked very unhappy.
Ding Zhaoxun is now just a pushover by everyone. Liu Fengyi has only served him once since entering the palace. I heard that she offended His Highness and has fallen out of favor ever since.
They're all marginal figures now.
When Shuanzi came, the kitchen staff were very welcoming.
With a smile, she asked, "What would Liangyuan like to eat today? We have everything Liangyuan likes, and we also know what she should avoid."
"Then we'll trouble you brothers. Our lady hasn't said anything, so let's just follow her usual tastes." Shuanzi said politely.
Soon, the chefs were busy plating the freshly made dishes.
The two maids carrying the food box in front were furious.
They happened to be going the same way, and both lived on the west side of the backyard.
He muttered to himself the whole way, but dared not curse Yan Nangui; he only cursed the kitchen staff for being snobbish.
But they all knew in their hearts that their master was incompetent.
If you've already made such a mess of things when you're young, what will you be like when you're old?
There's no hope in this life.
Inside Jiyue Pavilion, Yan Nangui enjoyed a hot meal, sighing to himself that he wished he never had to get up so early again.
Unfortunately... it's only ten days.
But then I thought, once we go out, the Crown Princess won't follow, and the Crown Prince will have things to do.
She wouldn't have to pay her respects every day anymore, wouldn't that be wonderful?
She estimated that the Su family might be involved, but the Su family would certainly not be so shameless as to ask her to pay her respects.
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