Shen Mingzhu was engrossed in gossiping about her uncle with Guagua, completely oblivious to Yan Beichen's anger.
As for the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan, it was because he and Shen Jiaojiao were the male and female leads that she asked them about their daily activities, just in case.
Host, the effects of the Stinky Pill on the Second Prince Yan Yunxuan haven't worn off yet. He's currently covered in stench and feels it's a far cry from his previous gentle and refined demeanour, which he considers an insult to his scholarly image. Therefore, he proactively requested a half-month leave from Emperor Jingyuan, who kindly granted it!
Oh, I see! As long as they don't go out and cause trouble, that's good.
Don't worry, host. They're both currently in the Xuanwang Mansion and haven't gone out much.
Guagua, then I'm relieved.
By the way, Guagua, do you think my uncle can marry Shi Wenya?
Host, why not? As long as your uncle is willing, she can get married. A tough guy with a tender heart, a beautiful wife at home—isn't that wonderful?
Guagua, you put it so well. No wonder the Duke of Protectorate wanted to marry Liu Ruyan, his beautiful young wife!
Duke Gongsun Yuan, the Protector of the Nation: Why is it my business again?
What's wrong with me marrying a younger second wife?
That great scholar XX, even in his eighties, married a woman in her late twenties, younger than my Ruyan. Why don't you all have crickets?
All the officials: We just want to play with you!
Duke Gongsun Yuan, the Protector of the Nation: You are all despicable!
Host, you know what, the Duke of Protectorate is living a good life now.
Prince An: What? The Duke of Protectorate is living a good life now?
What a wonderful day! Let me see.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: What's going on?
Could it be?
This inevitably led him to have negative associations.
Guagua, what's going on? Have the chickens become all friendly in the Duke of Huguo's backyard after all this time?
Host, what are you thinking about?
Shen Mingzhu's optimistic idea was immediately refuted by Guagua's words.
All the officials: We also feel that the Duke of Huguo's family is not a close-knit group.
How is that possible?
There's definitely something going on in their household.
I remember they caused trouble when they got married!
On such an important day, the Duke of Huguo's mansion has completely abandoned all pretence of dignity.
Everyone in the Duke of Huguo's mansion: When the Duke married Liu Ruyan as his second wife, we lost all face.
Guagua, what's wrong?
Host, as expected of the Great duchess Ruyan, she's almost a month pregnant, and it's very likely twins! This has made the Duke of Protectorate extremely happy!
Having a son late in life is indeed a great blessing for the Duke of Huguo!
The entire court: So fast?
Prince An: That old scoundrel, Duke Huguo, actually lured that young girl into tasting the forbidden fruit, and she's already pregnant just a few days after their marriage!
I despise him!
Emperor Jingyuan: These are the most trusted ministers of the Great Yan. I suddenly feel a lot of pressure.
Shouldn't Gongsun Yao, the heir apparent of the Duke of Huguo, inherit the Duke of Huguo's mansion?
Under consideration...
Gongsun Yao, heir apparent to the Duke of Protectorate: Your Majesty is wise!
Your subject is prepared to die ten thousand deaths!
Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!
Host, how about you ask your beautiful mother and cheapskate father to give you a little brother or sister to play with?
Cough cough cough...
Shen Changyuan was enjoying the melon when he suddenly heard about his own melon and immediately started coughing violently.
He's already at the age where he can hold his grandchildren, and he never thought about having a child in his old age.
Moreover, with four troublesome sons and a spoiled little girl at home, he was under a lot of pressure.
He still has to carry the blame from time to time, and he's getting old and doesn't have the energy for it anymore.
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: I think it's a good idea!!!
Shen Changyuan: Let's leave this to Qinghong and Qinglan.
They've both reached the right age, especially Qinglan, who's getting married soon!
Guagua, do you think my beautiful mother would agree to this reasonable request?
Host, she should agree, right? Anyway, your beautiful mother is in excellent health, no problem.
That's good, that's good.
Shen Mingzhu responded cheerfully.
Shen Changyuan: Doesn't anyone ask for my opinion?
I disagree! I object!
Madam Shen Xie, the beautiful mother: Objection overruled!
Shen Mingzhu: Objection overruled.
Prince An: Oh my god, Minister Shen is being forced to have a child, I really want to see it.
My goodness, I really want to live in the Marquis of Changping's mansion.
Their house must be bustling with activity.
The entire court of officials covered their mouths and chuckled, eagerly anticipating what was to come.
Shen Mingzhu paid no attention to the ministers around her. She was tired, sleepy, and hungry. After eating some melon for a while, she was too exhausted to pay attention to anything else.
Guagua, there's a saying that goes, "You can suffer for others, but you can't suffer for yourself!" I can't let myself suffer either!
Host, how dud you make yourself suffer?
It seems like I have been making things difficult for myself at all!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: What do you mean?
What is she trying to do?
I'm still angry, why can't you suffer for yourself?
What is his crown princess up to?
All the officials looked at Shen Mingzhu, wondering what she was going to do.
Immediately, everyone's eyes widened.
Shen Mingzhu pulled out a small folding stool from somewhere and sat down in the main hall in a couple of swift movements.
Guagua, I say that going to the morning court session takes almost two hours, and you have to stand for three or four hours. It's so tiring, I really can't take it anymore.
Prince An: Good heavens, if you don't want to stand, just grab a stool and sit down.
Should I bring you a grand chair so you can sit down?
Shen Mingzhu: Such a good thing! I couldn't be happier!
Prince An: I'm playing the lute to a cow.
Shen Mingzhu: !!!
Guagua, let me see what kind of gossip Prince An has. Look at what he's got!
Prince An: !!!
Okay, okay, is this how you play it?
I thought you had gotten better, but it turns out you're still the same.
I've wasted my love on you!
Shen Mingzhu: You love me, but I haven't noticed?
Prince An: See, see, I have no gossip to share!
At most, it's just a matter of concubines vying for favour in the mansion and the sons spending some money. It's a minor flaw, nothing to brag about.
Snort!
You can't have my gossip, hehe~~~ "
At that moment, the system's voice rang out crisply.
Host, host, Prince An is generally not in the manor these days. When he does return, he only eats and then rests. His ferghana horse was secretly taken away to breed and make money! Hahaha~~~
Hahaha~~~ Prince An's horse has been used as a stud! He doesn't even know it yet; if he did, he'd be furious!!!
At this moment, the veins on Prince An's fists bulged. Who was it?
Who is it?
He must have had the audacity to treat his precious ferghana horse like that!
That's a genuine Akhal-Teke horse!
It's worth a fortune!
He had a lot of trouble getting this.
He has already asked someone to buy another purebred female ferghana horse, and he plans to breed them together next spring when the flowers bloom to produce a purebred ferghana foal.
Then slowly, the little horses grow up, and then give birth to more little ferghana horses, and so on, endlessly.
Finally, he acquired a large number of purebred Akhal-Teke horses.
And now you're telling me my Akhal-Teke horse was taken away to be used for breeding and to make money?