Chapter 639 The Biggest
Finally, Shen Chuliu ate steamed fish and drank fish soup.
Very satisfied too.
The third-day baptism ceremonies for Yeon So-won's two children were held in a lively manner.
Shen Chuliu also went over to pay a visit.
The servants in Jiyunxuan treated her very politely.
Yan Zhaoyuan herself knew that this was Concubine Jingxian giving her face, otherwise given Concubine Jingxian's current health condition, it wouldn't matter whether she came or not.
After Shen Chuliu showed up, he said a few words, looked at the child, and left.
The two babies were wrapped in goose yellow swaddling clothes, and it was impossible to tell which one was the ninth princess and which one was the fourteenth prince.
Shen Chuliu just praised him a few words and left.
Someone from the Bai Mansion delivered it carefully.
Shen Chuliu returned to Yufu Palace.
Jiyunxuan was still bustling as usual. People from Yan Zhaoyuan's family came.
The Queen also came. Although the Queen Mother did not come in person, she also asked Madam Hua to come.
It's the same as if she came in person.
It was mainly because Yeon So Won gave birth to twins, otherwise there wouldn’t have been such a lively third day celebration.
In fact, there was no such thing as a third-year bath for other princes and princesses before.
However, because they are twins, a boy and a girl, the full moon celebration will be lively.
"Yeon So-won is now in the limelight, but Mei Xiu-yi is not. Sigh, this really needs a change every three to five years."
This was the next day. Rong Xiuyuan, Yao Chongyuan, and Yang Meiren sat together with Shen Chuliu to talk.
Shen Chuliu couldn't stand the slightest bit of cold right now, and it happened to be drizzling today.
She sat on the couch, which had been replaced with a thick wool felt and a soft cushion on top.
Shen Chuliu quite likes the touch. It’s not that soft, the wool felt is very thick, but hard.
Adding another layer of soft cushion would make it just right and wouldn't make your waist sore from sitting.
She covered her legs with a small blanket and smiled, "You can't do evil, otherwise, can you guarantee that no one will know about it for the rest of your life? Let alone her. How powerful was Liu back then? What were her scheming methods? In the end, isn't she still imprisoned in Beigongyuan now?"
"Isn't it?" Rong Xiuyuan smiled and said, "But speaking of Liu, this person seems to be in a bad state recently."
"What's wrong?" Shen Chuliu asked.
"Didn't Li go there? Someone said that her limbs are stiff and swollen and painful now. She can't get up when the weather is bad."
"It's what he deserves. He has done so many evil things. It's a forgiveness for him to be alive." Yao Chongyuan said.
"Yes, but the Third Prince still refuses to give up. He often tries to see her and send her gifts." Rong Xiuyuan shook her head: "It's pitiful."
"But, isn't the emperor good to Concubine Miao? Isn't Concubine Miao the biological mother of the third prince?" Concubine Yang was puzzled.
"Maybe it's because the grace of giving birth is not as good as the grace of raising a child?" Shen Chuliu shook his head: "It's also a confusing account."
"Then...wouldn't Miao Jieyu be upset if she knew about this?" said Lady Yang.
She is really young and really innocent.
The others just smiled.
Lady Yang knew that she might have said something wrong, so she stuck out her tongue, smiled, and just lowered her head to eat snacks.
The snacks here are really delicious.
Anyway...anyway, the queen has a weak stomach now and can't eat it. It would be a waste if she took it away...
When the tea party was over, all three of them left.
Shen Chuliu was too lazy to get up, so he just looked outside through the window.
Before I knew it, the rain stopped, but the wind started to blow and the weather became a little cold.
In the evening, someone brought word that the emperor had gone to Su Zhaorong's place.
A few days later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Rites decided on the date for the second princess' wedding, the eighteenth day of the first lunar month of the following year.
It’s an excellent day, chosen after looking at Han Yue and the second princess’ birthdays.
The imperial edict was officially issued. Unless there were any accidents, Han Yue would be the second princess' husband.
In Ruiqing Palace, the Sixth Prince called Chu Gu to his side and asked, "You're not feeling uncomfortable, are you?"
Chu Gu shook his head: "I misunderstood... Han Yue is very good, good-looking, and good in every way."
"That's fine. Think positively and you will be able to marry a good wife in the future." said the Sixth Prince.
Chu Gu nodded embarrassedly: "Don't worry, Your Highness!"
Little did he know that while the Sixth Prince was concerned about other people's marriages, Qi Yixiu had actually begun to pay attention to the daughters of the civil and military officials in the court.
So on this day, he came to Fengzao Palace specifically during the day.
The Queen knew that this meant she had something to say.
The emperor did not beat around the bush and said directly: "The chrysanthemums are in full bloom in the palace now. Why don't you have the queen hold a banquet and ask the boys and girls of appropriate age to come into the palace and see them."
The Queen smiled and said, "That's great. How about Your Majesty give me a list?"
The Queen knew the Emperor better and knew that he was not an impatient person, so she naturally knew that he was not talking about women of the right age to enter the palace.
She knew better that the emperor was looking for a candidate suitable to be the crown prince.
"Don't be too anxious, take your time." Qi Yixiu said.
The queen agreed.
Then I started to prepare.
The Queen sent word that any boy or girl over ten years old in every family could enter the palace to enjoy the flowers.
This obviously means finding husbands for the princes and princesses.
After the second princess got married, the princesses below her were not of such high birth.
Not older than the eldest princess, the second princess is the legitimate one, and the princesses below her are second in rank.
The princes were not.
Now everyone is eyeing the throne of the crown prince. There are only a few princes of the right age, although it is still too early for them to get married.
It will take at least two or three years, or even three or four years.
But if the emperor likes me, even if I am not the candidate for the Crown Princess, I can just be a Consort!
Liang Yuan is also OK!
That would be a blessing for everyone! Therefore, the ministers were particularly fond of them, and girls from all families rushed to make clothes and buy jewelry in the imperial city, hoping to enter the palace and be noticed by the emperor and empress.
As for Qi Yixiu, he not only wanted all the noble ladies in the imperial city to enter the palace, but he also wanted the girls from the aristocratic families in the Dayi Dynasty.
There is no need to rush about this, it will take until next year at least.
When Shen Chuliu heard about these things, she knew what the emperor meant. Choosing a crown princess was no trivial matter.
Of course, it cannot be taken lightly, as the current Crown Princess will be the future Queen.
If you don’t choose well, it will be a big deal.
But she can do nothing now. Although the emperor has hinted that he wants to make Yan'er the lord, it will not count until the emperor issues the decree.
Although she understood the emperor and knew that he would not do something without a purpose, what kind of creature was the emperor? They might change their minds tomorrow.
So, she could only watch.
Fortunately, Qi Yan is not yet of marriageable age, so even if he likes her now, he can change her in the future.
Soon, it was time for the flower-viewing banquet, and the queen specially ordered to bring out the wine she brewed herself.
In the imperial garden, there are beautiful women in elegant clothes and faint fragrance in the air. It is really lively and eye-catching.
When Shen Chuliu appeared, everyone stood up and greeted her politely. After the Queen, Concubine Jingxian was the most powerful.
(End of this chapter)
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