The weather was fine on the fifth day of the ninth lunar month.
Although everyone was very busy, they still managed to hold a traditional first birthday celebration for Xie Tan.
The current situation is perfect for having my second grandson catch things in the Cuiwei Palace; the weather there is wonderful.
Behind Cuiwei Mountain is Wanshou Palace, which will likely be the main place for children to play in the future.
He ran straight ahead to the central palace. Although it was about two miles in total, the child ran quite fast.
Wenmiao brought Xie Kun in his arms.
This little guy is at his most playful age, around seven months old. Although he's not as composed as his older brother or as cheerful as his second older brother, he's a carefree and lively child.
Today, holding her grandson, she is overjoyed! Although he is still in mourning for his grandmother, that doesn't matter.
Wen Miao also observed mourning, but since the emperor was alive and there was a joyous occasion in the palace, she remained more reserved.
She has a gentle nature, and the clear sky and light clouds reflected beautifully in the Taiye Pond.
Yan Boxuan was finally able to hold his younger brother, who was about to have his first birthday celebration.
Xie Li, Xie Jie, Xie Chi, and the others all surrounded their second nephew, who was overjoyed and happy with everyone.
The little princesses were all beaming with joy.
Consort Zhu was delighted; her children were all such joyful ones.
The Prince of Yan was an outgoing person, and Princess Changning and Princess Guangning were also good-natured.
Chang Zihan sat calmly to one side, and Madam Zhu thought she had a good demeanor and would marry a good husband in a few years.
Xie Yu was also sitting to one side; it seemed it was his turn.
Suddenly, someone asked, "Did Sanlang go see the True Man Taiqing?"
Xie Yu replied, "Your subject did not go. I only heard that she wanted to be an ordinary person."
Xie Jian interjected, "I heard that someone wants to marry you."
Xie Zhenzhen asked, "Does elder brother know who it is?"
Xie Jian said, "Yan Luan might know."
What?
Consort Zhu, Consort Xing, and Qian Sha were all dumbfounded. Could it be that Yan Luan wanted to marry the True Man Taiqing? Wouldn't that cause chaos?
Huan Yue blinked. Hadn't the Yan family dealt with Yan Luan? Why was he still so active?
Xie Zhou said, "Yan Luan is really going all out."
The Yan family can't very well kill him. Those people are determined to cause trouble, and the Yan family will have a hard time dealing with them. Therefore, as long as the imperial family tacitly approves, Yan Luan can risk it all.
When a sage abdicates, some people always try to cause trouble. It's a little easier to catch Yan Luan here.
Di Baose said, "If the True Immortal Taiqing is going to marry an ordinary person, then the person Yan Luan knows is not an ordinary person, is he?"
Aww! Baby knows! Everyone, ask Baby!
Yan Boxuan held his cousin in his arms, ignoring his father.
Little Xie Tan is one year old, but he still doesn't walk properly. Anyway, someone carries him, so he doesn't need to grow his own legs.
The baby's first birthday celebration was all prepared, with items laid out all over the floor.
The sage placed the jade seal there.
Little Xie Tan didn't even look at anyone else, he just stared at his older brother and called out to him.
Xie Yi, the older brother, came over and took his younger brother's hand.
Little Xie Tan hugged his older brother, so happy! He kissed his brother, his face covered in drool.
These days, it's great to see that this guy really knows how to catch people.
Huan Yue pulled the second brother along and thought he was acting very lewdly, like he was flirting with his older brother.
Xie Yi didn't get angry; that's just how his younger brother is.
Little Xie Tan climbed up to his grandfather, hugged him, and kissed him all over his face. The baby was just so happy!
It's a bit lewd to spank him while holding him now. Did he learn that from his father?
Xie Zhou shouldn't be blamed for this! His son might be a bit thick-skinned.
The little one received it, turned around and climbed into Daddy's arms, crying out, "Baby loves Daddy the most!"
Xie Zhou finally stopped spitting, but his son kept watching his mother laugh, so he was just a tool?
Little Xie Kun looked at the things scattered on the ground and called out, "Mommy, can I grab them?"
Xie Jie shouted, "Xie Kun is going to have his first birthday celebration!"
Xie Li said, "He's not even a year old yet."
Princess Tai Ning egged him on: "Go ahead and grab him, let's see what he grabs."
Princess Taihe echoed the call, her voice sweet and childlike, yet surprisingly powerful.
Princess Wen'an watched with amusement.
He laughed and said, "Let him catch him."
Xie Kun was very quick; he pounced on the pen and then tried to grab the paperweight.
This copper paperweight is quite heavy; he can't lift it.
Xie Liu came over to help him carry it.
Xie Kun looked at his uncle, who was familiar with him, and asked his third uncle to hold the paperweight for him before grabbing the armrest.
He treasured the armrest, which was so beautifully made that he kissed it twice and then admired it closely.
Xie Yu could tell he was good at choosing; these were all things his father liked, and one had to have status to receive imperial gifts.
The Emperor clearly favored Xingtan. Since Xingtan had captured the eldest grandson, Xie Kun knew it was time to strike.
In his current mood, he bestowed some gifts upon his sons, including Yan Boxuan, who was also studying.
Xie Jian held his son in his arms. "That was really something! He should follow in his second brother's footsteps from now on."
Today, holding their eldest grandson, on such a beautiful day, let them compose poems and paint.
Princess Guangning will go first.
I am very happy to see Princess Changning and Princess Guangning now.
Changning is seventeen years old; this prince consort needs to be chosen carefully.
Li Zhaorong has been looking for her for a while but hasn't found one she's satisfied with yet; they can't delay any longer.
Fang Jieyu suggested to her, "Di Yi is nineteen this year and still not engaged."
Although Di Yi may not seem as outstanding as his two older brothers, he is actually quite good.
Princess Changqing married Di Shan, and they are doing very well now.
Therefore, it's not unfair for her to be sisters-in-law with Song Ziying and the Princess of Changqing.
As for having a higher status, let's not dwell on that. The princess's own status is high enough.
After thinking for a moment, Consort Li asked the Sage.
Whether the princess should marry into the Di family or not, it would be best to ask the sage directly.
Now, listen up and call out to Erlang: "How are Di Yi and your fourth sister doing?"
Xie Zhou blinked: "Fourth Sister has always wanted to earn her own money, and Di Yi also has some ideas, but I don't know the details."
The current saying goes, "Didi still wants to do it himself?"
Xie Zhou replied, "He has been looking at Sheng'an University, but he has never been satisfied with it."
Today, I'm delighted: "What's the use of just looking? Changning, why don't you look for yourself?"
Princess Changning snorted, "Of course the Di family's family traditions are excellent."
From Lady Cao to Lady Dou to Song Ziying, their reputations were all excellent. Therefore, Di Yi was also highly sought after.
The Di family is cautious.
Why didn't Di Yi act on his ideas? Because he was cautious.
Those rats were digging holes everywhere; they couldn't possibly let the Di family get away with it. It was only because the Di family was so vigilant that they took precautions.
However, Li Baiwan has become quite shrewd, and not just anyone can fool him.
Huan Yue proposed: "Like imperial merchants, some things are controlled by the imperial court, the people who run the business are like officials, the main profits go to the imperial court, and the business owners receive a share according to the standard."
Wenmiao understood: "Salt and iron should be managed in this way."
Even though the profits are huge, it should be strictly regulated.
Jin Dian nodded: "There should be a separate place."
Huan Yue said, “Unlike other tax collections, this is directly controlled and directly benefits the court. The court may have various purposes for controlling this, such as strategic significance, and a certain degree of loss is acceptable. Moreover, the economic lifeline is also controlled by the court to avoid being controlled by others, and the court can also be more flexible.”
With initiative and money, you can do whatever you want.
If the property is controlled by someone else, there must be a reason to take action against it.
Moving around carelessly will cause chaos.
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