After rebirth, the daughter of the marquisate went crazy

Several people hurriedly bowed, "Greetings, Your Majesty. I didn't know you were coming. I'm late in welcoming you. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

The virtuous concubine glared at the palace maids and eunuchs, "Your Majesty has come, are you all dead? Don't you know how to come in and report?"

"It was I who told them not to report. Don't blame them," he said distressedly, looking at Princess Changning, whose eyes were as red as a rabbit's from crying. "Hey, child, why are you still crying? Don't you trust your father?"

Chang Ning sobbed even harder, "Father, I, your son, can go and marry. As long as I can help you, your son, I am willing to die!"

"You are my good daughter," Emperor Jingyou sighed, "but I can't bear to part with you."

The virtuous concubine wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, are you serious? You really won't let Changning marry?"

Emperor Jingyou smiled and said, "Why don't you trust me? Doesn't Changning have the imperial edict from me, allowing her to choose her own marriage? How could I contradict myself?"

Xian Fei smiled wryly and said, "Well, neither I nor Chang Ning took the imperial edict seriously."

He Changning really thought that the imperial edict was just His Majesty's consolation for the grievances Changning had suffered. No princess in Daqing had ever been treated like this, so they naturally did not dare to take it seriously and only regarded it as a psychological comfort.

"I am the Son of Heaven, my words are law, and this is an imperial decree written by my own hand. How can I not acknowledge it?"

Princess Changning cried and threw herself into the arms of Emperor Jingyou, "Wow, father, you are the best father!"

"Okay, stop crying. You'll become a little cat if you cry. You won't be pretty anymore."

Princess Changning nodded, but her tears still couldn't stop. Ye Qingyu comforted her softly.

Emperor Jingyou looked at his son, who had a cold expression on his face. "Li'er, just now at the banquet, you deliberately asked me to give Princess Lanzhi to the eldest brother. Did you discover something?"

Shen Yanli's expression was calm and emotionless. "Nothing. Could it be that Father wants the eldest daughter of the King of Nanyue to enter your harem? Putting aside the question of whether it's appropriate or not, Princess Lanzhi is not a pushover. If that happens, your harem will be in vain."

Xian Fei nodded in agreement, "Yes, that Princess Lan Zhi is indeed not a simple person. She is also the eldest princess of the Emperor of Nanyue. Now that the four concubines are all occupied, Your Majesty cannot make her the empress. If she is an ordinary concubine, it seems too low."

Shen Yanli nodded, "Your Majesty is right. I think my eldest brother is already so old and just needs a wife. We are familiar with each other, so wouldn't it be a perfect match?"

Emperor Jingyou stared at him speechlessly, not believing it at all.

"I understand. I will have someone find out what Princess Lanzhi's bottom line is. It's too late. You and Qingyu should not leave the palace tonight. You can stay in the East Palace, and Qingyu can stay with Changning."

Ye Qingyu nodded respectfully, "I obey your command."

Shen Yanli said, "I'm going back to the palace."

Emperor Jingyou glared at him speechlessly and said, "Whatever you want!" Then he stood up and left.

Everyone stood up and saluted, "Farewell, Your Majesty."

Ye Qingyu and Princess Changning got up late. Yesterday, they fell asleep at midnight after being comforted by Princess Changning. The virtuous concubine knew that they slept late last night, so she had already instructed the kitchen to prepare breakfast and let them sleep until noon.

By the time the two of them got up, washed up, had breakfast, and went to pay their respects to Concubine Xian, it was almost noon.

The virtuous concubine smiled charitably, "Oh, you two are finally awake. Your little faces are so rosy from sleep, and you can tell you've had enough sleep."

"I got up late, and I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Majesty." Ye Qingyu said shyly with her head down.

Although she didn't have to get up early to pay her respects to the Concubine Xian when she was on Canghua Mountain, she didn't sleep until almost noon. It was her first time staying in the palace, and she was so embarrassed.

The virtuous concubine smiled generously and said, "You went to bed late last night. Changning must have kept you sober for a long time. My dear child, I don't have so many rules here. Just follow the usual rules you followed when we were together on Canghua Mountain."

Princess Changning cried for so long yesterday that her eyes were still swollen today, like a pair of walnuts. She looked very pitiful, and her voice was a little hoarse. "Qingyu, I told you not to be so nervous. Being here with Aunt Wei is just like being at home."

Ye Qingyu didn't want to refuse their kindness, so she smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll listen to the Queen and the Princess."

Chang Ning sat down next to Concubine Xian and coquettishly hugged her arm. "Aunt Wei, what were you two talking about so happily just now?"

The virtuous concubine touched her head and said with a smile, "Your Majesty conferred the title of king on several princes at the morning court, and I am very happy for them."

Ye Qingyu raised her head, an inexplicable emotion flashing in her eyes. She smiled and asked, "Oh? Your Majesty has made several princes kings?"

"Yes, I heard that the eldest prince was named Prince Ding, the second prince was named Prince Xian, the fourth prince was named Prince An, and the fifth prince was named Prince Kang."

Chang Ning asked doubtfully, "Huh? Isn't it just for my eldest brother? Why are they all given titles?"

The smile on Concubine Xian's face remained unchanged. "Yes, the princes have grown up. Perhaps that's why His Majesty made them all kings."

Ye Qingyu lowered her eyes, the emotions in her eyes changing unpredictably. She picked up the teacup and took a sip, hiding the turmoil in her heart.

Your Majesty's action was a real blow to the eldest prince's heart.

The princes of Daqing could only be crowned kings if they had made significant contributions or if they crowned their brothers after the new emperor ascended the throne. Shen Yanli was originally the crown prince, but he had voluntarily resigned from the throne. It was reasonable for His Majesty to appease him and grant him the throne. The other princes had no reason to complain either, but this time was different.

It is destined that the eldest prince will be crowned king after returning to the court with merit. This is why everyone is more optimistic about the eldest prince. He is the eldest son, has made great achievements, and is more capable than other princes. The position of the crown prince is closest to him, as if waving to him.

However, His Majesty suddenly made this move, and all the princes instantly returned to the same position. It can also be said that the eldest prince's contribution did not help him at all in his fight for the position of crown prince.

The eldest prince must be feeling very uncomfortable.

Not only the eldest prince, but even Concubine De and Princess Le'an were furious.

At this time in Yangde Palace, the eldest prince lowered his head in silence with a gloomy face, and Concubine De angrily threw the teacup in her hand.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"

"My son has made such great contributions to Daqing, risking his life. It is only right that you be crowned king!"

"Why should we crown those three who have done nothing?"

Princess Le'an echoed, "Exactly, Father is too partial!"

"Even though my eldest brother hasn't been around to fulfill his filial duties for many years, it was for the sake of Daqing's stability that he couldn't come back. Now that my eldest brother has made such a great contribution, can't the emperor see how powerful my eldest brother is?"

The eldest prince's face was ashen and he remained silent. He clenched his hands tightly, and the emotions surging in his eyes showed that he was in a restless mood.

De Fei suddenly stood up and said angrily, "No, I will go to ask His Majesty right now. Isn't he humiliating my son by doing this?"