Xi Muyan was by no means a fool. On the contrary, he was extremely intelligent and deep-minded.
The only thing he probably hadn't anticipated was meeting Su Yuxin—and falling for her!
"Imperial Concubine Mother, Second Imperial Brother and Third Imperial Brother have both married Primary Consorts and Secondary Consorts. Although Fifth Imperial Brother hasn't married a Primary Consort yet, his rear court is already full of women. Xiao Xin could never take a fancy to him."
When he first learned that they had all developed feelings for Xiao Xin, he had indeed been furious. But after gradually calming down and thinking it over, he felt that this wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
He could completely use Xiao Xin to keep them in check and have them join forces with him to bring down the Crown Prince. As for what came afterward, he naturally had ways to make sure they wouldn't dare covet the throne.
"Even so, I still won't allow you to associate with her anymore."
"Your Primary Consort's position must be reserved for a noble young lady of distinguished birth—graceful, dignified, virtuous, and capable of managing the affairs of your rear court, helping you resolve your troubles, and gaining your family's support—not a fool who knows nothing but eating and playing all day and doesn't even understand the basic moral principles."
Because of what had happened today, Imperial Noble Consort Yun's impression of Su Yuxin had already plummeted.
As for talent, she wouldn't allow such a woman to drag her son down, causing all their years of painstaking planning to end in failure.
Xi Muyan hadn't expected his mother to be so opposed to the woman he loved, and he was deeply troubled.
"Imperial Concubine Mother, Xiao Xin is only young. Once we have two Wet Nurses/Nannies who understand