Afternoon.
Huan Yue moved a chair to the platform in front of Chengen Hall to bask in the sun.
The sun is shining so brightly; this platform is not for ordinary people.
Even if there is a small platform in front of Qinglong Hall, how can it be as grand as the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace?
The temperature is so high, it feels like spring has arrived.
Huan Yue was dressed lightly, but he looked beautiful and smelled wonderful.
Yan Boxuan, get out of here.
With such a large platform, as long as he doesn't go to the edge, there's plenty of room for him to play around.
Huan Yue has no interest in taking care of children.
Princess Changning and Princess Guangning came over, along with Princess Yongning, so there were three concubines playing with Yan Boxuan.
However, none of the three aunts were playful or mischievous; they didn't play like naughty children.
Princess Yongning was the youngest, and she was a bit wild because of Yan Boxuan's influence.
So Huan Yue, along with the wealthy and beautiful Princess Changning and the talented Princess Guangning, went to watch the play.
Yan Boxuan was overjoyed!
Oh, Your Majesty! After teasing her once, go and pull Sixth Concubine.
Princess Yongning was four or five years older than Yan Boxuan, so she was unlikely to suffer any losses.
Under the eaves, a row of palace maids sat working.
They were basking in the sun, which didn't bother them much.
Winter is busy. Even though all the winter clothes are ready, there's always something to do with the New Year's dresses and such.
Since Consort Huan has been promoted, many things are newly created and cannot be copied from the Empress.
Fortunately, the difference between the Empress and the Imperial Concubine is not that great, so it doesn't really matter whether the Crown Prince is photographed or not.
All that's left is to make it look good.
For example, the Cloud and Dragon pattern cannot be used by imperial concubines, but the Crown Prince can use the woven gold Cloud and Dragon pattern.
Ju Zhaoxun was embroidering happily there. She could earn five qian of silver a day, with additional rewards.
Princess Wu came over.
Huan Yue stood up to greet him.
Although the Wu Prince's residence had undergone a major upheaval, and Sheng'an was significantly affected, overall, the Wu Prince did nothing.
Princess Wu was not grieving the loss of her son; she had come to thank the Crown Princess, so she was dressed formally and looked very beautiful.
Huan Yue, being the younger generation, was very polite: "Auntie, would you like to bask in the sun here or sit in the main hall? Ah, sunshine and rain are so good; everyone has them, and no one can take them away. However, the poor may not have the blessing of basking in the sun."
Princess Wu was taken aback, but the meaning was simple, so she said, "Let's just sunbathe here."
There's nothing wrong with that; Princess Wu isn't that particular.
The King of Wu told her that she had to accept her fate, and that she would have to give the Crown Princess some face from now on.
If one could achieve what King Song did, that would be good too.
Huan Yue thought that the Princess Consort of Wu was not bad either. If she insisted on having an affair like Dong Shi, the King of Wu would not be able to keep her in check.
So Huan Yue was very polite: "Auntie knows that the Pei family is not my family. Auntie is the real relative."
Princess Wu blushed as she spoke.
Actually, it's not entirely wrong; they're all Xie family daughters-in-law.
The fact that the Crown Princess could adopt this attitude made Princess Wu feel comfortable.
The couch arranged for her was soft and comfortable, no less pleasant than the one inside the palace.
Place another small table on the side, and palace maids will come to serve tea and snacks.
Huan Yue picked up his teacup and said, "I apologize to my uncle and aunt."
Princess Wu hurriedly said, "No, it's because I haven't raised my son well. Alas..."
Huan Yue put down his tea and chatted with Princess Wu: "Children are all a burden. Look at Cui Jin, he is favored by the Emperor and the Empress Dowager; look at Xie Geng, isn't he favored? And look at the Qi family in Qibu Township, the old lady has twenty or thirty great-grandchildren who are all unfilial, and they are not happy to touch her. This time, the bolder ones have rebelled."
The Queen Consort of Wu was speechless.
However, Princess Huayang was truly favored at the time.
While serving Princess Wu, Ma thought to herself that this was the ability of a crown princess.
Princess Wu had heard about the Qi family's affairs, but no matter how many members of the Qi family were taken away, it would be wrong to follow suit. Unless he succeeded.
Princess Wu sighed, for she was indeed very dedicated to being a good wife and mother.
Huan Yue advised, "Your cousins are all good people, but they're young. And women, live for yourselves. Relying on others is never reliable."
Princess Wu looked at her, deciding not to argue today.
Huan Yue didn't want to argue or waste her energy, so it would be best if she could maintain a good attitude and if the Princess of Wu could respond: "To be honest, the saying 'obey your father at home, obey your husband after marriage, and obey your son after your husband's death' should have a limit. Women are living, breathing human beings, with their own yin and yang nature. Why should women have to depend on men and have no foothold at all?"
Princess Wu was utterly dumbfounded!
She could tell that Qing'e was about to rebel against the Three Obediences!
This is not a simple matter of arguing.
Huan Yue, having already hit his head, spouted nonsense: "A family needs unity, but in reality, women are indispensable. Some women obey whatever men say, that's foolish! That's not the mark of a virtuous wife and mother! For a woman to be a good wife and mother, she must first understand how to stand up straight!"
Princess Wu understood the logic in her words.
Huan Yue, warmed by the sun, spoke softly: "A woman is not like a dodder vine, but rather a tree that grows straight and lush. Even growing a potted flower or planting cucumbers requires a lot of effort."
Madam Ma lowered her head, and Lady Huan began planting vegetables again.
Princess Changning and Princess Guangning took Yan Boxuan to play somewhere far away.
They were sitting under the eaves, busy working, not moving, and a little distance away.
Madam Ma thought that Consort Huan's actions were interesting.
Di Baose and Guo Bing came over and greeted Princess Wu.
Princess Wu's status was much higher than theirs, but she was still polite to the two beauties.
Di Baose and Guo Bing sat to the side of the Empress.
Princess Wu looked at the three beauties; their relationship was far superior to that of her daughters-in-law. Few could even compare.
Princess Wu sent a lot of things to Qing'e Palace today; she has plenty of good stuff.
Huan Yue was very pleased.
Madam Ma was speechless. Yang Tao had come to deliver it; Consort Huan wasn't that greedy. Besides, the Emperor had given her quite a lot; if she liked it, she liked it.
Princess Wu still wanted to ask, "What about Sanlang...?"
Huan Yue couldn't help but laugh: "He's actually doing quite well. How have you been these past few days?"
Princess Wu didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "He's never lived that kind of life before."
Huan Yue sincerely advised, "Life has so many possibilities. Just like I was originally a happy village girl. Xie Xuan is still young. Leave him somewhere for a few years, and he might grow wildly and become a towering tree. Although it may not be what you initially thought, there will be surprises."
Princess Wu remained silent.
The "blue moth" implies there's still a chance. But isn't that too barbaric?
King Zheng wanted to go to sea, but Queen Wu was reluctant to let him go.
Huan Yue didn't intend to worry too much; she didn't have the ability to change people's minds.
Huan Yue and Princess Wu spoke frankly: "They are all good trees, it's a pity they grew a little crooked."
Princess Wu doesn't need this, what a pity!
No, what Huan Yue wanted to say was: "If everyone could do something for the Great Zhao, the sun would shine even brighter!"
Princess Wu did not think so.
Huan Yue didn't press the matter: "Even my own son, who knows what the future holds? He might regret it later."
Princess Wu was suddenly amused.
Huan Yue held his head, looking worried: "That's why I don't dare to have any more children. It hurts to hit my own child, but it doesn't hurt to hit someone else's."
What else could Princess Wu say?
Di Baose said, "Don't worry, I won't feel bad about hitting you."
Huan Yue nodded: "It's all up to you now."
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