"Ah, right, we also need to invite the music troupe," Yun Yishu said while eating peanuts.
"The music troupe of Yihong Courtyard will rehearse together with the Shangyue Bureau of the Palace, and will also invite some famous dancers."
"It's my royal sister's first birthday celebration, so it has to be grand." Yun Yishu said, nodding as she spoke, feeling that her words made a lot of sense.
...
Yun Yishu explained the tasks and preparations in detail, and Consort De became increasingly excited as she listened, her eyes shining. "Is this really my son?!"
Chunhua, the head palace maid beside him, was also very surprised. She opened her mouth wide. Besides eating and drinking, could the Third Prince also calculate accounts so clearly?!
Yun Yishu didn't need the abacus that Consort De had prepared. Chunhua and the others had already prepared pen and ink and were diligently writing down their notes.
"Son, where did you learn all this? Your mother has never taught you!" Consort De gently patted Yun Yishu's head, afraid of hurting him, her eyes full of love and surprise.
"Sigh, it's all thanks to those fair-weather friends my mother talks about. When we get together, besides eating and drinking outside, comparing prices is also a very important thing!" After saying that, Yun Yishu put down the peanuts in his hand, took a big gulp of tea, and after saying so much, he really did feel a bit thirsty.
"Good-for-nothing friends? Did Mother Consort ever say such a thing? How come Mother Consort doesn't remember?" Consort De smiled, a smirk playing on her lips.
"Chunhua, quickly prepare plum juice and pear juice!" Consort De shouted to Chunhua, not wanting her precious son to go thirsty.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"My son, tell me quickly, how should your mother mobilize and arrange these people?" Consort De clearly regarded Yun Yishu as her strategist and advisor.
"What if the people in the harem don't obey Mother Consort's orders?" Consort De stood up, her expression changed from excitement to worry, her hands nervously clasped together as she paced back and forth.
"It's alright, Mother Consort, don't worry. The people in the palace are eager to do the work!" Yun Yishu tossed a few peanuts into the air and caught them with her mouth.
“Yes, Your Highness, this is a great opportunity to curry favor!” a palace maid said from the side.
"Your Majesty, let's continue making hibiscus cakes!"
...
Inside the Jade Palace, Consort Chen learned that the first birthday banquet would be hosted by Consort De.
"What?! The first birthday banquet is to be organized by Consort De?!"
"Damn it!"
Consort Chen was taking a walk in the garden when she heard the news. She was so angry that her lips trembled. She lost her footing, stepped on a stone, and fell flat on her face.
Ouch!
"Which damned bastard led me down this path?!" Consort Chen shoved the palace maid who was supporting her.
"Your Majesty, please calm down!" The palace maid knelt on the ground, and another palace maid quickly came up to help Consort Chen.
"The Empress hosted a banquet for the baby's 100th day, so it's only right that I host one for his first birthday!"
"Why, why does Your Highness have to do this?" The palace maid beside her asked recklessly, only to regret it as soon as she asked.
"Why should I handle this?!" Consort Chen looked at her as if she were a fool.
“The eldest prince, Yun Yibo, is the empress’s son, while the second prince is my son. In terms of status, do you think I should handle this?” Consort Chen threw the handkerchief in her hand at the palace maid.
"You idiot!"
"You're all so stupid! I don't know how you even got in here!" She was starting to miss Kodan. Kodan would never ask such stupid questions. She wondered how Kodan was doing after being thrown into the Laundry Department.
The arsonist at the Buddhist temple has been caught, so things should be a bit less tense now. We need to get Kodan out of the Xin Zhe Ku in a few days.
"I see." The palace maid nodded.
“But Your Highness, in terms of age, Consort De is older than you,” the palace maid said timidly.
Consort Chen didn't speak; she was too lazy to pay attention to her, and instead rolled her eyes at her.
Consort De, that old woman, was of course older than her; you could tell just by looking at her face and appearance. In the harem, she was the most beautiful.
"This servant has a foolish thought, but I don't know if I should say it or not." Seeing that her words had not pleased her mistress, the young palace maid hesitated for a moment and then asked the question.
"You know it's stupid, yet you still say it?" Consort Chen reached out and poked the palace maid's temple.
"When Consort De holds her first birthday banquet, there must be some oversights that need manpower. Why don't you take advantage of the fact that the other concubines haven't made their move yet and snatch up a big task? That way, you can also curry favor with His Majesty."
Consort Chen remained silent for a while, then nodded, "Hmm, that makes sense."
"At least you have some brains. Let's go to Changqiu Palace!"
...
In the Northern Liang royal family, Baili Yingfeng looked at the portrait on the wall, longing for the woman he deeply loved. The woman in the portrait was serene, beautiful, and had a gentle smile on her face.
Baili Yingfeng, the invincible war god of Beiliang, was a man of deep thoughts, ruthless and merciless. He left no room for compromise in his actions, and he executed all rebels and prisoners without exception, making him a fearsome figure.
Five years ago, he led the Northern Liang cavalry to quell the rebellion and ascended the throne. On his way back, he was ambushed in the Kingdom of Hongxiu, but was rescued by Princess Miao Nanchen, daughter of the Miao King.
Later, Miao Nanchen became the Queen of Beiliang, but fate was cruel to her. A year ago, the Queen died unexpectedly, and Baili Yingfeng also lost the love of his life.
"Ah Chen, I miss you so much." His handsome face revealed an overwhelming sadness as he reached out to stroke the face of the person in the painting.
"What's wrong?!" Baili Yingfeng heard footsteps at the door. He turned to look at the door, and the sadness on his face instantly turned into vigilance.
"Your Majesty, Consort Nan is requesting an audience at the gate," the guard replied, kneeling on the ground with his head bowed.
Today is the day Consort Nan enters the palace. Hongxiu said she would send another princess over, but she arrived so quickly.
[Ah Chen's body is barely cold, and you're already thinking about finding someone to replace her?!]
What is she doing here?
"They said they made your favorite dessert."
[His favorite snack? Everything he loved has vanished with Ah Chen's death.]
Now, all he wants is to quickly fulfill his father's dying wish, unify the North and South, and then go find Ah Chen.
"It'll be soon, Ah Chen. Just wait a little longer. Once we've captured Nanyang, Yin Feng will come to find you..."
"How's the matter in Nanyang going?" Baili Yingfeng composed himself and left the room, which was decorated with portraits, flowers, and jewels.
"A messenger from Medicine King Valley says that they are currently developing a new drug."
"I heard that Nanyang is preparing a first birthday banquet for the little princess."
"First birthday party..."
"Um."
"Your Majesty, what about Consort Nan?"
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