Consort He's words really angered the Empress Dowager.
After she left, the Empress Dowager summoned the imperial physician, clearly indicating that she was angry.
Ke Shuchengfeng thought that she was still reluctant to go because of Consort Ke.
In the end, I went there for dinner and dined with the Empress Dowager.
After being persuaded by those around her all afternoon, the Empress Dowager finally refrained from giving His Majesty a hard time that evening.
He just didn't give me the cold shoulder, but he still asked me plenty of questions.
His Majesty would not tell the truth; he only gave a few perfunctory words.
Even if the Empress Dowager were blind to the situation, she would never dare to complain about Consort He. Consort He knew this perfectly well, so she would provoke the Empress Dowager as much as she could, as long as she didn't die of anger.
Consort Ke has really messed up this time, but it hasn't affected the Third Prince too much. As long as he can get ahead, everything will be fine.
However, Luo Jieyu felt resentful.
She did something wrong, so she should be punished. There's nothing more to say.
But now she has taken a liking to Consort Ke, and naturally she also resents His Majesty, though she dares not say it.
The investiture ceremony for Consort Duanyi has not yet been held, but Yan Lingyun and his son have already returned.
Returning to the capital to report on my duties was one thing, but another was to pay respects to the old Marquis and his wife.
So Yan Nanxu returned with his sons and Madam Yin.
Yan Nanji couldn't come back this year.
It's not a big deal, so the father and sons can't all come back together.
On the day they returned, the father and son rushed to the palace to pay their respects, while Madam Yin took the children back to the mansion.
Yan Jinsi and Yan Jinfei were already waiting at the mansion.
The second wife's family members were also waiting.
Needless to say, the mansion was bustling with activity.
In the palace, when Yan Lingyun was kneeling before the emperor in the Beichen Hall, Shu Chengfeng looked at Yan Lingyun's still-black hair and was filled with emotion.
The general is in high spirits.
"Tomorrow night, I will host a banquet and invite the General to the palace for a feast. It has been three years since we last met." Shu Chengfeng personally helped Yan Lingyun to his feet.
"Your subject dares not accept such praise; Your subject will certainly attend the banquet on time." Yan Lingyun stood up.
"That's good. The day after tomorrow, Consort Duanyi should go out and see you. You haven't met the current Seventh Princess yet, have you? She's a clever and mischievous girl."
Yan Lingyun smiled and said, "Although I have not met the Seventh Princess, Her Majesty mentioned her in the letter, which shows that the Seventh Princess is indeed intelligent and beautiful."
"Haha, she's a naughty girl." Shu Chengfeng was in a good mood when talking about his youngest daughter.
Yan Lingyun felt happy to see His Majesty like this.
Regardless, it's good that His Majesty loves the Seventh Princess. His daughter is now the Noble Consort Duanyi.
He was just one step away from the top spot. He had never thought about it before, nor dared to, but now... perhaps it wasn't impossible.
After Yan Lingyun and her entourage left the palace, the princes and princesses in Nanxun Palace also finished their lessons.
The sixth and seventh princesses came to Beichen Palace.
Shu Chengfeng then pulled the Seventh Princess aside and told her that her maternal grandfather had come.
Unfortunately, the seventh princess was still young and did not recognize her maternal grandfather, so she looked at him blankly.
The sixth princess was also a little confused, and wanted to compare: "What about my maternal grandfather?"
Shu Chengfeng thought to himself, "I don't even know your maternal grandfather or your father, the emperor."
Children are easy to coax. Once they were calmed down, one of them took a box of gems and went home.
It's not unusual for geese to return south; this little one often brings back good things, so we just keep them for her.
The Sixth Princess, however, was overjoyed upon returning to Yiyu Pavilion: "Mother, Mother, look!"
Wan Jieyu took the box from her hand, looked at it, and smiled, "Hmm, it's very nice. I'll send it to the Imperial Household Department later to make jewelry for you."
“Seventh Sister has one too,” the Sixth Princess said.
"Really? Your father treats you all well." Consort Wan wasn't exactly favored, but she hadn't fallen out of favor either. With the Sixth Princess around, she still got to serve the Emperor occasionally. On the contrary, Consort Sang, who used to be better than her, now only served the Emperor occasionally.
The sisters are all staunch supporters of Consort Duan Yichen.
Although they don't outwardly express their opinions, they will definitely stand up when it's time to do so.
The Sixth Princess also had a good relationship with the Seventh Princess. She and Consort Sang had a rare sisterly bond, supporting each other through the years and never fighting for favor or engaging in infighting.
"Jieyu, our princess is very close to the seventh princess. They go everywhere together. That's good," said the palace maid Xuan'er.
“Yes, it’s good for sisters to grow up together. They’re about the same age,” Wan Jieyu said.
"With all the commotion in the palace lately, the little princesses are doing so well. What's wrong with the eldest princess? She's out of her mind. She got herself involved in the princes' power struggle. No matter how capable she is, does she think she can become a princess? Even if she is, it's because her mother is more capable." Xuan'er shook her head.
“There are always people who want too much. Consort Luo is not favored, and even though she has given birth to two daughters, she is still only a concubine. And she comes from a humble family. Sometimes, when people are not satisfied, they are prone to trouble.” Consort Wan shook her head: “I have always thought she was no good, and she was right. The eldest princess has also hurt His Majesty’s feelings this time, otherwise he wouldn’t be so eager to arrange a marriage so early.”
"Yes, although Xie Hou was enfeoffed as a marquis back then, he has long lost his real power."
"Consort Jieyu," a eunuch called from outside.
"Come in and speak."
"Consort, something's happened. Something's happened to Consort Li. She's saying that Consort Sang pushed her. The imperial physician has already gone, and we don't know how the baby is going." The eunuch knew that the two were close, so he was naturally anxious.
Upon hearing this, Wan Jieyu became anxious: "Go and see right away."
Xuan'er hurriedly said, "Shall we go and tell Consort Duanyi first?"
"Needless to say, she'll take care of it herself," another maid said.
Soon, she left Yiyu Pavilion with Xuan'er.
The news naturally reached everyone in the palace. Those who needed to go rushed off. Few people cared, but you couldn't refuse.
On the way to Liuyun Palace, Baihe explained, "Some time ago, His Majesty originally intended to visit Consort Li, since she was pregnant. However, he encountered Consort Sang admiring the flowers on the way. So... he didn't go. But His Majesty informed Liuyun Palace first. So... I'm afraid that's why Consort Li holds a grudge against Consort Sang."
"You're courting death, holding a grudge against your own child?" Yan Nangui said calmly.
Soon everyone arrived at Liuyun Palace, and to their surprise, the Empress Dowager was also there.
This is truly strange; a mere minor official has alarmed the Empress Dowager.
With the Empress Dowager's arrival, things would become serious, if not escalating. The situation would change drastically. Even the imperial physicians in the room became tense.
Yan Nangui was troubled, but he didn't show it on his face. As soon as he entered, he saw Consort Sang kneeling in the courtyard, looking utterly miserable.
Yan Nangui frowned as he entered the house to pay his respects. After greeting him, he intended to ask how things were going.
As a result, the Empress Dowager gave her no chance and immediately launched into a tirade: "How do you manage the harem? You've caused such a mess. If anything happens to Consort Li's pregnancy, I will not forgive you. You will be held responsible."
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