Princess Chun'an had not gone out for several days. Princess Fenyang finally finished her work and thought of her daughter. She asked someone to invite Princess Chun'an and the prince to have dinner together in the main room.
She thought about it carefully these days and realized that what Uncle Cui said made sense. Her mother's family was important, but she also had children and even grandchildren, and these people were also her relatives.
Even if her parents' family is fine in the future, does that mean she doesn't want children anymore
She was determined to mend her relationship with her children.
But the girl went there and returned empty-handed.
Princess Fenyang frowned in surprise: "What did the princess say?"
"The princess said..." The maid was so scared that she trembled and repeated Princess Chun'an's words: "The princess said that something happened to the Third Master, and she was not feeling well and was not in the mood to eat."
This was like rubbing salt into Princess Fenyang's wounds. How could she not be sad when her brother passed away? With a plop, she knocked the sheep-horn palace lantern to the ground, her face darkening: "Okay! Very good, if she doesn't want to eat it, then don't eat it!"
The relationship in the rear quarters of Prince Fenyang's mansion suddenly reached a freezing point.
The atmosphere in the mansion was stagnant, and the impeachment of the Cui family by the previous dynasty was still going on. Several notoriously tough censors kept holding on to this matter, saying that if Mr. Cui Sanye was not severely punished for his actions, then the moral principles and ethics would become a mere decoration.
Even Empress Dowager Tian commented after hearing this: "This is truly unheard of, and a rare tragedy in human relations. Where did the upbringing of the Cui family go? How can they still be considered a noble family if they raised someone like this?"
Her health is getting better now. When the weather is not so hot, she rests on the high platform built in the front courtyard to cool off in the summer. There are many gardenias planted underneath. When the wind blows, the fragrance of the gardenias is wafting to her face.
Even Emperor Yuanfeng smiled: "Mother, this place is great. The breeze is blowing gently, just like going to the Summer Palace."
"It was Su Yao who came up with this idea." Queen Mother Tian smiled as she talked about this matter. "Speaking of which, it's about time for her to return to the palace, right? Eleven has come to me several times to ask about this."
Emperor Yuanfeng couldn't help but feel a little strange: "Didn't she dislike the girl from the Su family and think she was too old-fashioned? Why is she thinking about her again?"
Children's likes come quickly but last only a short time. Queen Mother Tian thought of Tian Xun, her face was heavy for a moment, and then she said: "Children, likes and dislikes come and go quickly. I'm afraid she saw a lot of things during her trip out of the palace. This is also good."
A royal princess should not be raised too naive or too spoiled.
This way you can live a better life.
Emperor Yuanfeng felt relieved when he saw that Empress Dowager Tian understood what he meant. Then he heard Empress Dowager Tian ask Xiao Heng again: "How is Yunnan?"
Empress Dowager Tian was not informed in the deep palace, but she could vaguely sense the turmoil in the previous dynasty. After a slight pause, she sighed: "Emperor, the things you said before..."
"It's not time yet." Emperor Yuanfeng was also a little tired. "We are investigating, but now they can't hold their temper anymore. The Cui family caused such a scandal this time, and they also asked Yang Canzhi for help. Although Yang Canzhi was originally pushed to the position by them, people like them would never think of taking back the favor from the beginning. Now it's like this, and they can't cover up their fox tail anymore."
Empress Dowager Tian sneered, "It's been so long since the end of the dynasty, but these clowns are still unwilling to give up their evil intentions. What kind of harm has the deposed Emperor and Empress Li done to the country? What kind of favors have been given to them that are worthy of their madness? They say they are doing it for the deposed Emperor and Empress Li, but in fact, isn't it because they haven't wiped the shit off themselves, they are too deeply stained and too greedy, so they are so unscrupulous? It's their turn to be destroyed."
After talking for a while, Empress Dowager Tian asked Emperor Yuanfeng: "The Cui family's matter..."
"Let them be more anxious." Emperor Yuanfeng had no expression on his face, and his eyes were indifferent when he mentioned the Cui family.
Princess Fenyang was still recovering from the incident with Princess Chun'an, and she was already worried about the Cui family being impeached. She couldn't help but look for Mr. Cui to ask him solemnly: "Brother, you said that everything has been arranged. What do you mean? Mr. Cui said that the current trend in the court is not favorable to us. They all say that we are bold and lawless..."
"Is the situation really not good this time?" Mr. Cui also frowned and told Princess Fenyang the truth: "I'm afraid there will definitely be a shock, so we have to make plans early. I have already discussed with Mr. Bai Qi, this time we will pay this amount."
Uncle Cui held up five fingers.
Princess Fenyang looked solemn: "Fifty thousand taels of silver?"
Mr. Cui shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Five hundred thousand taels."
What?! Princess Fenyang screamed in shock and looked at Uncle Cui in panic: "Brother, are you crazy?! This is not a small amount of money. Have you discussed it with my father and the clan?"
"There is no other way." Uncle Cui was not moved at all. He completely ignored the exclamation of Princess Fenyang and shook his head as a matter of course: "Your side has been completely ruined by the series of events. The palace used to bring a lot of business and wealth to the clan, but now the prince is in trouble. Your identity is now awkward, and your position has been exposed because of the recent events. The Cui family has no other choice but to muddy the waters. As long as something happens in Yunnan, the pressure on our side will completely dissipate."
It’s just like the prince’s case back then.
Once something happens to Xiao Heng, everyone's attention will be focused on Yunnan.
The situation was unstable and the court could not afford the risk of another major war in the southeast.
Princess Fenyang was speechless. After a long pause, she asked, "You need so much silver. It seems that you are going to make a big fuss? Is there a risk of being exposed?"
"No." Uncle Cui smiled at Princess Fenyang, "He is just a rookie who has just started out. On the battlefield, swords and guns are indiscriminate. Isn't it normal for something to happen? Even if they want to investigate, they can't find anything wrong with us."
The decision has been made and the money has been given. Nothing more can be said now. Princess Fenyang could only sigh.
Before he could finish his breath, a servant came running in from outside, ran to Master Cui and Princess Fenyang in one breath, and said to Master Cui with a sad face: "Master, please go back to the old house quickly, something happened at home!"
Before Mr. Cui could speak, Princess Fenyang asked, "What's the matter?!"
"The emperor has issued an order to remove the imperial plaque in the old house. He also ordered that I be escorted back home and the memorial archway in the ancestral hall of my hometown be removed..."
The Cui family has produced several Jinshi scholars, and there are as many Jinshi archways in the Cui family.