Because of the frequent incidents in Jing, an unremarkable ce fei from Prince Sheng's fu being sent to another courtyard to recuperate was not worth mentioning in other people's eyes.
The spies that the Emperor had placed in Prince Sheng's fu did not find anything. They only knew that a doctor had come that day to take the pulse of this ce fei. That night, ce fei Xu was sent to another residence. The reason was that Princess Sheng's body was weak. It was not suitable for a seriously ill ce fei Xu to stay in the wang fu to prevent her illness from spreading to Princess Sheng.
Many people thought that this was a method that Princess Sheng used to deal with a concubine. But when Hua Xi Wan heard about it, she felt it was suspicious. The Hou Clan was a very smart woman and had a good reputation. If she wanted to deal with a concubine, why would she use such a low method? With the Hou Clan's personality, in this situation, she would have the doctor take care of ce fei Xu and not send ce fei Xu to another residence.
If this was not the Hou Clan's idea, then the person who made this decision could only be Prince Sheng. The Hou Clan was just taking the blame for him. But what kind of matter would make Yan Boyi send his woman to another residence in the middle of the night?
Hua Xi Wan thought and then told Yan Jinqiu her suspicions: "The Hou Clan is definitely not someone who would do such a thing."
"What do you think is the most likely reason?" Yan Jinqiu handed her a piece of fruit poked with a silver stick. He sat cross-legged next to Hua Xi Wan and leisurely flipped a page of a book. Yes, the two of them were nestled on a soft couch with a warm blanket on their legs. In front of them was a small wooden table with a plate of fruit on the bed. Their days were very comfortable.
Hua Xi Wan was too lazy to reach out to take it. She moved her head closer and bit Yan Jinqiu's hand. Then she frowned and said: "Did this Xu ce fei do something taboo?"
"If she really had such guts, then Yan Boyi wouldn't have sent her to another courtyard. He would have directly killed her." Yan Jinqiu saw that Hua Xi Wan didn't want to take it, so he held it up for her to finish. Then, he poked a piece for himself and began to eat.
Mutong, who was standing in the corner, sighed again and again. When did Wang Ye become like this? In the past, Wang Ye was a very particular man, even in private. But now …
People say that one is stained by the company one keeps, and one is stained by the company one keeps.
Mutong wiped his face and retreated further into the corner. He felt that in such a situation, it would be unnecessary for anyone to stand beside him.
"What's the reason?" Hua Xi Wan suspected that there were spies arranged by Yan Jinqiu in Prince Sheng's mansion. However, she was not in the mood to care about this kind of thing. She just needed to know the result.
"Have you ever thought that it is because this ce fei is pregnant?"
"Being pregnant is a good thing …" Hua Xi Wan instantly reacted. If it was a normal time, it would be a good thing for a ce fei to be pregnant. But at this time, it was not so good to be pregnant.
Thinking of this, she felt a wave of disgust. She couldn't even read the book in her hand. She frowned and said: "Even a vicious tiger will not eat its cubs. If he doesn't want this child to affect him, he can send her anywhere. He can't just let this child die in the womb."
"With his ambition, he won't allow any accidents. Only when this pregnancy doesn't exist is his choice." Yan Boyi regarded Yan Jinqiu as a rival. Of course, Yan Jinqiu did not know nothing about him. So he had some understanding of what kind of personality Yan Boyi had. "When he ascends the throne, what kind of woman can't he have? How can he lack children?"
Hua Xi Wan's eyebrows rose slightly. She did not want to continue this topic. As for Yan Boyi, she hated him to the extreme. She yawned: "Tomorrow is the day of the burial of Fuma Duan He. All the things needed for the altar have been prepared. However, I had the servants prepare two types. One type is more grand, and the other type is based on the rank of fuma according to the rules. Which type is appropriate for tomorrow?"
"The sudden death of Fuma Duan He is inauspicious. The end of the year has just passed, and the Lunar New Year has not yet arrived. It is not appropriate to be too grand. Just follow the rules." Yan Jinqiu's words were very tactful. However, Hua Xi Wan knew very well that this matter had something to do with the Emperor's family. So, they could not go against the Emperor. By following the rules, it would not appear cold, and it would not make the Emperor unhappy.
The next day, on the day of the burial of Fuma Duan He, the funeral was indeed based on the rank of fuma. Although it was not shabby, there was no grace. Most of the altars that were set up along the way were very low-key. There were even some that were set up very shabbily. At a glance, it was clear that they were just being perfunctory.
Princess Duan He's young son held the memorial tablet. His eyes were red as he walked at the front. His gaze swept across the perfunctory altars. His eyes became even redder, but he clenched his teeth and did not let his tears fall.
"Xian Wang Fu offers sacrifice to the deceased!"
When the young child heard these words, he stopped walking. His gaze landed on the Xian Wang Fu altar that was clearly worthy of the status of fuma compared to other families. He also saw the weeping person wearing hemp clothing and wiping his tears as he knelt behind the coffin. After bowing to express his thanks, he continued to walk forward.
Behind him, there was the sound of the weeping person crying. He looked forward blankly. His beloved father had passed away. The large Princess fu made him feel cold. In the future, who would hold him to read and write? Who would teach him the principles of being a human?
Joss paper flew in the air. The young child finally held the memorial tablet and cried amidst the weeping person's cries.
The funeral of Fuma Duan He was held in a hurry. The coffin was only stopped at home for three days before it was buried. In Jing, there were people who saw the high and stepped on the low, so it was hard to avoid dealing with the altar. Unfortunately, they forgot that this fuma had a son. This child would probably remember their actions deeply.
The cause of Fuma Duan He's death was found by the coroner. To the outside world, it was announced that it was a sudden surge of blood and energy. It was an accident, so everyone did not need to think more. If they spoke more, they would offend the Emperor.
The matter was resolved like this. Princess Duan He did not have a fuma, and her younger brother had died. Therefore, she did not leave the fu recently. When she did leave, it was to go into the palace to accompany the Empress. She did not go anywhere else.
However, a few people had died in succession. The Lantern Festival in the spring of Qilong's twenty ninth year was especially quiet. The lively lantern festival in the past was also much quieter than in the past. There were fewer figures of the princes and young masters. However, this did not affect the lives of the normal people. There were people selling lanterns and all kinds of snacks along the street. It was very lively. Occasionally, there would be children running around with lanterns of all kinds, adding to the joyous atmosphere.
The noble and prestigious families hung up some beautiful lanterns today, but they appeared much more low-key. They did not want to provoke the Emperor and Empress whose son had died.
Fortunately, while the Emperor and Empress were very depressed, they still remembered to bestow lanterns to some of the noble and prestigious families. On the surface, they were happy together.
Xian Wang Fu also received two palace lanterns. The lampshades were made from good silk, and there were auspicious pictures of flowers blooming on them. While all of them were exquisite, they lacked some interest. Hua Xi Wan glanced at them and then had someone put them away. While the things bestowed from above could not be casually damaged, it was not wrong to have people carefully put them away.
Not only did the Emperor and Empress bestow things, the Empress Dowager also joined in the fun. She had someone send down a lantern of a boy holding a fish and a lotus flower. This lantern was exquisitely made, and had good meaning. However, Hua Xi Wan did not want to think too much about the meaning within.
She still had a few more months before she would turn seventeen. She did not want to have a hard time with her body so early. Good birth and good upbringing was being responsible for herself and her children.
Fortunately, Yan Jinqiu was not in such a hurry to have children. Otherwise, she would have to spend a lot of effort to achieve her goal.
"Why are you staring at the lanterns in a daze?" Yan Jinqiu entered the room and saw that Hua Xi Wan's gaze was fixed on the lantern of a boy holding a fish and a lotus flower on the table. Thinking that she wanted children, he asked, "You want children?"
Hua Xi Wan raised her head to look at him. Wasn't this misunderstanding a bit too big?
"Don't think too much about it." Because he truly wanted to spend the rest of his life with Hua Xi Wan, Yan Jinqiu could not bear for her to suffer at such a young age. "You are still young. We can wait until you turn eighteen before we consider this matter. Don't worry, Xian Wang Fu will only have our children. There will be no other children. "
Was Yan Jinqiu promising her that he would not let other women bear his children?
Thinking that she had misunderstood his meaning, Yan Jinqiu sat beside her and held her in his arms. He explained, "It's not that I don't like children. I'm just worried that you will damage your body if you get pregnant too early. You have suffered from a cold when you were young. You should take care of your body for the next two years. Then I can rest assured. Do you understand?"
Hua Xi Wan nodded. "I understand." She was not an ungrateful person. It was very rare that Yan Jinqiu was willing to go to this extent for her. It should be known that with Yan Jinqiu's ambition, it would be more advantageous for him to fight for the position if he had another son. However, he was willing to give up this bargaining chip and let her take care of her body for the next two years before she could have children.
In fact, in today's world, it was already very good for a man to go to this step. Even in the era she lived in in her previous life, there were many men who would do all kinds of things to let their wives give birth to a son. Not to mention that in today's world, where heirs were highly valued, Yan Jinqiu was still willing to make this choice.
"Jinqiu, thank you." Hua Xi Wan smiled in relief. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Yan Jinqiu's neck. She said with a smile, "I agree with your idea. However, my body is actually not that bad." When she fell into the pool to save Hua Chu Yu, her body was not very good. In order to help her recover, her parents would send her to the General's Mansion every spring to learn some martial arts to strengthen her body. Therefore, in these years, not only did her body not have any problems, but it was also very good.
Yan Jinqiu thought of the rockery that Hua Xi Wan had broken. He coughed and said, "I know. However, when a woman gives birth, she has one foot in the door of life and one foot in the door of hell. I … am worried."
Hua Xi Wan's heart trembled slightly. She leaned her head on Yan Jinqiu's chest and remained silent.
The two silently embraced each other. The room was silent and beautiful.
Mutong left the room and turned to close the door. He was very shocked inside. Wang Ye was willing to go so far for Wang Fei. He, who was used to seeing Wang Ye's vicious side, couldn't believe it.
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