Tang Zhuyun stated that she disagreed.
You can indulge yourself if you want, but indulging yourself with someone else's man is shameless.
"His Majesty is hosting a banquet for envoys from various countries tonight," Nanxing said. "The Xia Kingdom's number one warrior will also be performing, so the Prince should be attending as well."
Oh, so the competition is about to begin.
"Your Majesty, you cannot enter the palace now," Nanxing said again.
Tang Zhuyun shook her head. "I'm not going, lest I get targeted by a mad dog."
Noble Consort Jia must hate her to death now.
They are about to leave the capital; let's not cause any unnecessary trouble at this time.
Xiu'er asked, "Is Pei Shen going too?"
Nanxing shook his head. "He said he wanted to stay with me and asked for leave."
Tang Zhuyun and Xiu'er: "..."
What I hate most is when couples flaunt their affection without even realizing it, like Nanxing.
Nanxing said she was annoyed too!
If Pei Shen doesn't accompany her, she can stay at the Prince's residence for a longer period of time.
Yanran came in and was very happy to see Nanxing.
"Mother, didn't you promise to take me and buy me new jewelry? Why don't we go buy it today, and then go to Four Seas Tower for roast goose!"
With guards accompanying him and the Prince of Jin absent, there were still many inconveniences.
With Nanxing around, things become much more convenient.
Tang Zhuyun laughed and said, "You just can't stay cooped up at home."
"I can't hold it in anymore, I'm about to burst! It's almost Chinese New Year, and my brother's birthday is coming up too. I need to go pick out a gift for him!"
She also asked what gifts Tang Zhuyun and Prince of Jin had prepared, partly to remind them not to forget, and partly to ensure they didn't receive duplicates.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Your father has prepared a horse and a bow."
Yanran pursed her lips and didn't say anything, but her expression was full of disdain. Her father was still as boring as ever.
But she resolutely refused to say what she planned to give as a gift.
Tang Zhuyun led them out the door.
Yanran picked out six or seven pieces of jewelry in the shop, all of which were small and exquisite, spending a total of several dozen taels of silver.
Tang Zhuyun offered to pick out some expensive items for her, but she refused.
"No, they're too easy to lose. I'd be heartbroken if I lost something expensive." Yanran waved her hands repeatedly. "I don't need those things."
She has plenty of expensive things, but very few things that are down-to-earth like this.
Tang Zhuyun expressed her envy for this child born in Rome!
She selected several sets of headdresses and accessories for Nanxing as a makeover, casually picked two items for herself, and bought two items for Xiu'er as well.
As I was about to leave, I bumped into Zong Xueci, who had just come in.
Tang Zhuyun didn't react at first.
Zong Xueci, what happened to you? You look like a ghost!
She had lost a lot of weight, to the point of being skin and bones. Her skin was dull, her lips were bloodless, and she looked listless with a lifeless look in her eyes.
Tang Zhuyun had been hoping that she could make the Crown Princess suffer!
It seems she's doing pretty badly!
But if someone is beautiful, intelligent, and willing to take risks, and still can't succeed, then the requirements for success are too demanding.
Zong Xueci also saw Tang Zhuyun, curtsied to her, and lowered her eyes, making it impossible to discern her emotions.
Tang Zhuyun nodded and left.
A little flame of gossip ignited in her heart.
These past few months, I've been so busy with my own affairs that I've completely forgotten about the Crown Prince.
What exactly happened at the Eastern Palace?
Xiu'er volunteered, "I'll go and inquire about it later, hehe."
Perhaps before they leave, they can even bring some bad luck to the Eastern Palace!
Yanran said while biting into a goose leg, "I can find out too!"
Tang Zhuyun: "Why don't you go ask Cui Xiaoqiu?"
"Yes, he definitely knows. Their family is different from ours..."
The Cui Family is involved in political infighting and is extremely sensitive to this kind of news.
"My father actually knows too," Yanran said, "But he just doesn't like to talk about these trivial matters."
How did you know?
"Cui Xiaoqiu told me."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
I feel like Cui Xiaoqiu has seen right through my family.
This child is from the same series as Linlin!
"Your Highness, Your Highness—" Xiu'er suddenly exclaimed as if she had discovered a new continent, standing by the window and pointing at the woman outside, "Come and see!"
Tang Zhuyun leaned over for a look, her face blank.
She didn't recognize this person either.
"Your Majesty," said the socially savvy Tianxiu, "This is the Madam Yan you've long admired!"
Tang Zhuyun remained completely bewildered. "Who?"
"The Four Great Wicked Women!"
You'll have collected them all soon!
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Madam Yan looked haggard, with deep bags under her eyes. She was not dressed up and walked into Four Seas Tower with a worried expression, followed by two maids.
As Tang Zhuyun was pondering this, she heard Xiu'er say, "Could it be that Lord Yan has taken a concubine?"
Tang Zhuyun sighed, hoping it wasn't true.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out downstairs, mixed with a woman's anxious cries.
Nanxing, with the best hearing, said, "It seems a child downstairs is eating and has choked on a peanut."
"Saving lives is urgent," Tang Zhuyun said. "Let's go down and take a look."
Sure enough, when they got downstairs, they saw a lot of people surrounding a woman holding a child.
The child looked no more than three or four years old; his face was turning purple from holding it in, and he couldn't even cry anymore.
The woman was trying to pierce his throat with her fingers, and the people around her were all at a loss, offering their opinions.
"Oh dear, how can you feed a child peanuts?"
"Who says otherwise? My neighbor's four-year-old child choked to death on a peanut last year."
"Alas, poor Zhao family, their husband is gone, all that's left are these few descendants..."
Seeing this, Tang Zhuyun stepped forward and said, "Let me try!"
Seeing that she was well-dressed and had a calm expression, the panicked woman grasped at a last straw and hurriedly handed the child to her.
Tang Zhuyun used the Heimlich maneuver, picked up the child, placed her hands above his navel, and squeezed hard, repeating several times.
Everyone around held their breath, not daring to interrupt.
After more than ten times, the child suddenly coughed up the peanut, then burst into tears, crying out for his mother in a heart-wrenching voice.
The people around him applauded excitedly.
"Your Highness, wipe your sweat." Xiu'er stood on tiptoe to wipe the sweat from Tang Zhuyun's head.
Yanran: "Mother is amazing! Mother, Mother, Mother, I want to study medicine diligently too!"
Tang Zhuyun: You seem to want everyone to know who I am.
Yanran retorted, "How can one wear fine clothes in the dark?"
Good deeds must be carried forward and celebrated.
Nanxing said, "Your Majesty, since there's nothing else, let's go upstairs."
"Um."
The woman realized what was happening, pulled the child down to her knees, and kowtowed repeatedly to Tang Zhuyun.
Xiu'er said, "Get up quickly. Her Majesty saved your son without asking for anything in return. It would be enough if you could speak up for the Prince of Prince of Jin's Residence if anyone slanders them in the future. The child is frightened; please comfort him."
Outside the crowd, Madam Yan stood there, stunned.
A light suddenly appeared in her eyes, and she took a step to go inside.
But she only took a few steps before stopping, shaking her head, biting her lip, and turning back in a hurry.
No, she had to go back and discuss this matter with her husband!