Yan Li didn't think about anything else and took the carriage all the way back to Jiang's house.
A lot of things happened during this period, one after another, and she barely had much time to rest. Although she did not want to delve into many things, the palace was a place of intrigue. If many things were not said on the surface, it did not mean that they were in the heart.
Not sure.
Ever since her engagement was broken off by the prince, her life has never been peaceful, with one wave after another.
If it weren't for the emperor's favoritism and some self-preservation efforts, even two more Yan Lis wouldn't be enough for them to bully and plot.
After washing and changing clothes in the evening, Yan Li leaned on the bedside and read a book. The interior was quiet and soft.
But she couldn't help but think of things in the South.
In the days since she was reborn in Mu Guo Yanli, she has never deliberately thought about things in the South Country. But just because she doesn't think about it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, and it doesn't mean those things haven't happened.
Two years after taking the throne, just after stabilizing the government, the empress suddenly passed away. Is there any unrest in the Southern Kingdom now?
Did her royal brothers take the opportunity to win over the courtiers in an attempt to replace her?
Did the person who betrayed her do it for his own selfish reasons, or was he bribed?
The Southern Kingdom has a strong military and a stable society. Although the various families compete in separate houses, most of the people who occupy the center of power in the court, whether they are civil servants or military generals, are loyal to her.
Therefore, even if the accident happened suddenly, it would not be chaotic within a year and a half. She would have enough time to find out the truth.
It's just that she must go back as soon as possible.
Yan Li closed his eyes and thought about what reasons he should give to leave Mu Country and return to the Southern Kingdom in an honest manner.
"Princess." Seeing her leaning against the bed with her eyes closed, Nanny An thought she was too tired, so she reminded her, "It's bedtime. Princess, please rest early."
Yan Li came to his senses: "Is there any movement in the Jiang family today?"
"There is no big news, but Miss Jiang's learning of the rules has made the whole Jiang family uneasy in the past two days." Aunt An said, "Mrs. Jiang sheds tears every day because of her heartache. The three young masters cursed in private, and occasionally complained.
A few words about the princess, saying that the princess is unkind, but if it goes too far, I won’t dare to say it.”
Yan Li hummed, without comment.
She decided to take a good rest for two days starting tomorrow, ignoring anyone's invitations and letting her ears be quiet.
But Yan Li soon discovered that she was naive.
Just because she wants her ears to be quiet does not mean that everyone is willing to let her ears be quiet.
As soon as Yan Li got up in the morning, she heard a noise outside, respectful voices accompanied by a few scoldings. She was already in a light sleep, so she was inevitably woken up.
"Mother An."
"Princess." Nanny An walked in and took the initiative to report, "The seventh princess is here."
Although the Seventh Princess is the seventh, she is the only legitimate princess under the Queen's knees. She is of noble birth and no one dares to neglect her.
Now that she's here, why don't the Jiang family mobilize their troops to welcome the princess?
Yan Li frowned and turned to look out the window: "It's just dawn, right? Why is Muxue coming to Jiang's house so early?"
The legitimate princess is not a eunuch delivering edicts, so does she still need to get up early in the morning to deliver some oral edicts?
Yan Li thought about Muxue's identity, and although she thought she might be here to find Jiang Jingyue, this possibility was unlikely, especially since she was yelling and screaming outside Liuli Courtyard early in the morning, and she seemed to be coming for her.
As soon as this idea flashed through my mind, a domineering voice rang out from outside: "Princess Nanyang is so arrogant! It's really different to be favored by your father. You don't have to tell your elders about morning and evening every day, but you can also let the whole family look at you.
With such an expression on your face, I, the direct princess of this palace, can’t live as comfortably as you!”
Yan Li lay back on the bed quietly, not wanting to pay attention to her at all.
But she knew in her heart that if Muxue came here specifically to find trouble, no matter whether she ignored it or not, it would not stop him from seeking trouble. Indifference would only make her push forward and make things worse.
So she raised her hand to open the curtain and told Qinglian: "Please wash up."
"yes."
"Yan Li!" Muxue's voice became more and more domineering, with a sharp command, "Get out of here!"
Aunt An frowned, turned around and walked out, saluting Muxue respectfully: "Seventh Princess."
Mu Xue looked at her coldly: "Where is Yan Li?"
"Princess Nanyang just got up and is still washing up. Please wait a moment, Princess Seven."
Muxue raised her chin and spoke in a arrogant tone: "This princess is going to see the old lady of the Jiang family now and drink tea with her. After Yan Li washes and changes clothes, let her go and give me a gift, otherwise I will never be done with her!"
Yan Li heard clearly in the room, but there was no reaction. After changing clothes and washing up, she had breakfast prepared and sat down to enjoy breakfast leisurely.
Muxue wants to show off his power and use her status as a legitimate princess to suppress her, but it depends on whether she is willing.
However, while Yan Li was eating breakfast, he suddenly remembered something: "The queen's mother's family is not in the imperial city?"
During this period of time, she had come into contact with quite a few noble girls, including the legitimate daughter of the prime minister's family, the princess of the prince's palace, the minister of household affairs, the palace of the protector of the country... but no one from the uncle's palace came to trouble her.
Compared with the attitude of the Queen and Muxue towards her, this is obviously unreasonable.
Nanny An was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "The Guo family is the vassal king of the Mu Kingdom. They are stationed in the fiefdom all year round. They cannot return to the capital at will without the order."
Yan Li was slightly surprised. The daughter of the vassal king entered the palace as the queen, and the son was directly named the crown prince?
"The situation of the Guo family is quite special. They were the founding heroes a hundred years ago. Later, they displeased the king because of their flamboyant behavior, and gradually declined." Aunt An explained in a low voice, "During the late emperor's time, the power of the Guo family was not as powerful as it used to be. The late emperor deliberately wanted to weaken it.
The vassal, but because there was no reason, he later made the decision and betrothed the daughter of the Guo family to the crown prince as his concubine until the death of the late emperor. Now that the emperor has ascended the throne, Crown Princess Guo has become the queen. The power of the vassal king of the Guo family has become much greater than before. I have heard in recent years that
He has been secretly recruiting troops to expand the size of his troops, which has long made the emperor dissatisfied."
Yan Li frowned slightly, which made the emperor dissatisfied. The queen and the prince still didn't know how to restrain themselves in their usual behavior?
"There is another reason." Nanny An's voice became lower and lower, "The emperor did not like the queen before he ascended the throne, but liked the Jiang family's legitimate daughter - your mother, the princess, but your mother was not from a low background at that time.
, and it is also the home of a Taifu. She has been familiar with poetry and books since she was a child. She has the pride and nobility of a talented woman, and it is impossible for anyone to take her as a concubine. Therefore, the emperor wanted your mother to be the crown princess, but the late emperor did not agree."
Yan Li lowered her head in silence and took a bite of the bird's nest. It seemed that Emperor Zhaocheng was really in love with Jiang Yi back then. No wonder he favored Jiang Yi's daughter so much.
"Princess Nanyang is indeed very impressive." A nanny's strange and sinister voice sounded outside the door, "Our princess is drinking tea with Mrs. Jiang's family, but Princess Nanyang is dining here leisurely. Why don't we let the princess go?"
Chapter completed!