Many people actually knew very little about their crown prince. After all, no one paid much attention to a crown prince who had been hanging on in a Taoist temple for twelve years in name only. In addition, Xiao Huayong's maternal family, the former queen's family, had basically died out, so no one could think of the crown prince.
It has been two years since Xiao Huayong came back, but the impression they had of him in the past two years was that he was weak, fainted from time to time, and coughed when the wind blew. If they thought there was anything good about Xiao Huayong, it was that he was "obedient".
Xiao Huayong did not have much talent or clever means, but he was able to listen to the advice of ministers, so he was able to handle the tasks assigned to him by His Majesty properly.
This trait undoubtedly makes him the most favorite emperor among court officials. Ambitious people think he is easy to control, and loyal and patriotic officials think he is reasonable. In short, Xiao Huayong has left the impression of mediocrity on the officials so far. A good crown prince will surely become a gentle and courteous monarch in the future.
As for Xiao Huayong's love life, ever since Xiao Huayong dragged his sick body to follow Shen Xihe to the northwest, the ministers knew that the Crown Prince was deeply in love with the Crown Princess, and they did not speculate much more.
Today, they were really confused when they saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince react so excessively when he heard that a girl liked him. He was tugging at the Crown Princess's sleeve like a cat slave who might be abandoned at any time.
Throughout the hall, everyone had different thoughts, and most people were speechless. Emperor Youning remained calm, and no one could guess what the emperor was thinking at the moment. Xiao Changqing lowered his head and his gaze fell on the wine bowl filled with wine, and Xiao Changying couldn't help twitching the corners of his lips.
Bu Shulin held the wine bowl, opened his mouth and stared, with a slightly funny expression.
Tian Yuan, Zhao Zhenghao, Cui Jinbai and others tried hard to restrain themselves and appear normal.
Only Shen Xihe looked down, staring at the two fingers pinching the words Ping Zhongye embroidered on his cuffs. He slowly raised his eyes and met Xiao Huayong's anxious and cautious eyes, who was still coughing. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
It's on again.
She took out her handkerchief, handed it to Xiao Huayong, and then ran her hand along his back: "I believe you."
The couple acted as if they were alone. It would be tactless of Emperor Youning to ask Xiao Huayong if he was willing to accept An Zhengyi's love.
It is legal for young men in this dynasty to take concubines, but it is not a good thing for elders to interfere in their children's and grandchildren's bedroom affairs. Unless there are no children after many years of marriage, even the royal family will not interfere too much in whether the prince takes a concubine.
Shen Xihe and Xiao Huayong had only been married for a few months, and it was far from the point where they felt that Shen Xihe was incapable of bearing children for the prince, and Shen Xihe had not done anything wrong.
Xiao Huayong himself was unwilling to do so, and besides, Xiao Huayong was already "weak", so how could a kind father give him so many women
"Qilang is not feeling well. Go back and rest early." The empress dowager, who seldom spoke, saw that Xiao Huayong's coughing would not stop. Although the cough was getting weaker, she still spoke with concern.
Xiao Huayong naturally stood up, half leaning on Shen Xihe, coughing and apologizing to the Queen Mother and Emperor Youning, and left with Shen Xihe, leaving the An father and daughter alone in the hall, feeling very embarrassed.
After returning to their hall, Shen Xihe pushed away Xiao Huayong, who often took advantage of her by covering himself with her clothes, and stared at his face.