After much persuasion, Qian Shengyan managed to calm Yinzhen down a bit, and then had rose juice prepared and served to him.
The cool and sweet rose drink, although the taste was a bit strange, wasn't too bad.
Yinzhen, considerate of her efforts to persuade him, didn't say anything and drank it instead. Only after drinking it did he realize that the rose could also relieve his emotions, and that Qian Shengyan was doing this for his own good, afraid that he would feel depressed and unable to express himself.
He sighed again, reached out and hugged Qian Shengyan, letting her sit on his lap, and murmured, "Is it that difficult?"
Is it so difficult to be like Qian Shengyan, who does everything for his own good, not just in words but in fact?
Isn't the rise and fall of the entire Prince Yong's Mansion entirely dependent on him? If he prospers, they can prosper even more; if he fails, what's the point of their fighting?
Qian Shengyan didn't know what he was lamenting about, so she just kept rubbing his chest until Yinzhen was helpless. He grabbed her hand and said, "Alright, I'm not angry anymore."
"Really?" Qian Shengyan tilted her head to look at him, then smiled brightly, "Then if Your Highness isn't angry anymore, I'll head back now?"
Yinzhen put his arm around her waist, gave a soft hum, and did not answer.
Qian Shengyan knew that he would not keep her, nor would he return to Peach Blossom Village with her.
After all, she had just lost a child, so it was impossible for her not to be heartbroken. At the very least, she had to make sure that the outside world saw her like this.
She held Yinzhen's head and coaxed him for a while before they separated. Yinzhen looked at her with some displeasure, and after a moment said, "Come over for dinner tonight."
"Then I will take Yuanshou with me," Qian Shengyan said with a smile.
Yinzhen smiled and said, "Whatever you say."
“Then I have an even more outrageous request.” Qian Shengyan stretched out her arms to indicate the degree of “outrageousness,” which amused Yinzhen: “Alright, tell me.”
"When the weather gets better in a couple of days, will you take me and Yuanshou to go boating on the lake?" Qian Shengyan held his hand and played with his fingers one by one. "Yuanshou has wanted to ride on a big boat for a long time."
"Yes." Yinzhen answered without hesitation, then clenched his fist, grasped her hand, and pulled her back into his arms.
The two embraced silently for a moment before Qian Shengyan left Wanfang Tianhe with an irrepressible smile.
She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but when she went out, she ran into Su Peisheng, who was rushing back. And this time, when the servant met her, Qian'er, who was driving, seemed to treat her with exceptional respect.
Qian Shengyan was in a pretty good mood today. She felt that she had a good chat with Yinzhen, and their physical contact... even had a touch of sweetness.
Even if he's not the right person, he's at least the father of my child; we can get along well, right?
Just as she was thinking this, she saw Qingxue walk in with a serious expression. She tilted her head to look at her, and Qingxue walked to her side, bent down and whispered, "Master, the Nian family's Dragon Boat Festival gifts have arrived. The Prince's intention is... please go and receive them."
Qian Shengyan was taken aback: "Where are we picking you up?"
Should we make her go back to the Prince's residence? No way, besides, the Princess Consort is still there. Why should we make her go back to fetch her?
“Nian Gengyao’s son, Nian Fuqin, came to deliver gifts, and the prince summoned him to the garden…” Qingxue said softly, her calm words like a blast of cold water, instantly sobering Qian Shengyan up.
Nian Shi Ha, Nian Shi.
The legendary "true love" of Emperor Yongzheng.
Qian Shengyan closed her eyes, not wanting to hide her displeasure. She said, "Go and handle it."
“Yes, then I’ll bring the booklet to you later,” Qingxue said.
Qian Shengyan nodded listlessly.
She didn't want to know what Nian Fu and Yinzhen talked about, nor did she want to know what New Year's gifts the Nian family had given.
She listlessly fiddled with a small pot of flowers on the table, and her thoughts gradually became clearer.
Emperor Yongzheng was not fond of women throughout his life, but he initially had a favorite, Lady Li, and later his "true love," Lady Nian. After the age of fifty, he also had the young and lovely Lady Liu and Lady Hai by his side.
He was not interested in women, yet women were a constant companion throughout his life.
"Hmph..." Qian Shengyan snorted and pinched off the flower stem. Sap soaked her hands, and she casually tossed the flower aside, picking up a handkerchief to slowly wipe her fingers clean.
Forget it, this kind of scoundrel isn't worth her liking.
Nian Fu arrived rather late, and it seemed he would have to stay overnight. Qian Shengyan understood that the man who had been so affectionate during the day, saying "Come over for dinner," probably wouldn't have time to see her now.
At the same time, she also figured out why the Nian family would suddenly come to deliver this Dragon Boat Festival gift today.
Just as Consort Geng lost her child and both the primary wife and secondary wife were punished, Lady Nian came to remind Yinzhen that there was someone like her.
Good heavens, she hasn't even entered the door yet, and she already wants to start a fight with the Fujin (principal wife). It seems this young concubine has a very high opinion of herself.
It's good to have high aspirations. What Qian Shengyan fears is someone who is gentle and unassuming, someone who is willing to watch and even lend a hand as long as the other person is willing to take action.
However, it has been almost half a year since the marriage was bestowed on New Year's Eve, and the Nian family may be getting a little anxious. But since the Emperor is not in the capital, even if the marriage is to be held, Yinzhen must inform him first.
That means it will be around September when the Emperor returns to the capital before Lady Nian can enter the mansion.
Sigh, the real show is still so far away, Qian Shengyan was somewhat disheartened.
She was indeed a little jealous and sad just now, but fortunately she had a good attitude and quickly adjusted herself.
After figuring it out, she decided not to wrong herself. It didn't matter if she lost her man; she still had her son and plenty of good food.
So that evening, Qian Shengyan took her son to a whole fish feast. The table was full of fish. The little guy ate so much fish rolls that his belly bulged. He couldn't eat anymore but kept saying how delicious it was. Qian Shengyan laughed so hard she almost fell over, and then poked Yuan Shou's little belly to tease him.
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