Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

The next day, Wang Xifeng also got up a little late. She finished her breakfast at the end of the Mao hour and rushed to Penglai Palace.

Queen Mo had already heard about the death of Prince Nan'an, and she couldn't help but frown: "If that's the case, does that mean the flower show has to be cancelled?"

"The post has already been sent, how can I cancel it?" Gan Lan just felt unlucky.

“We don’t have any friendship with the Nan’an Palace. Although we sent them a flower invitation this time, we only invited their prince’s consort to come over and have a chat.

"He has no girls to marry, and no boys to marry, so it doesn't matter if he doesn't come!"

As he was speaking, Wang Xifeng came hurriedly and apologized as soon as she entered the room: "I got up late, which is really rude. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Queen Mo waved her hand, asked her to sit closer, and asked in a low voice what happened last night.

Wang Xifeng recounted in detail all the events that took place in the Nan'an Palace last night, omitting only some of the conversations between herself and Emperor Chongzhao in the chariot.

Then she whispered, “I gave the Crown Prince’s Consort some advice and said we’ll see each other again in three years.

"I guess that after the little King of Nan comes back to handle the funeral, he will continue to guard the southwest. Here, the three ladies will probably raise the little grandson together.

"Of course, King Xiaonan also needs to be willing to ask for the title of Grand Historian for that child."

Empress Mo sighed and lamented, and then made a few comments: "This Prince Nan'an is too outrageous.

“I heard from my family once that the Prince of Nan’an was very fond of prostitutes. He smashed several brothels because they didn’t dare to openly entertain officials appointed by the imperial court and politely refused him.

"In the early years, the Emperor ordered the Ministry of Rites to go to his house to reprimand him privately. Prince Xiaonan also beat him severely several times, but as soon as Prince Xiaonan left, he returned to his old ways.

"Because he was the only male in the Nan Mansion at that time, the Queen Mother and the Princess were reluctant to take care of him. Later, he got married and I heard that he was better.

"How come you haven't changed this bad habit yet? Now he has lost his life. This is the cycle of cause and effect."

He then asked the little boy how he was.

Wang Xifeng shook her head and sighed casually, "How can a five-year-old child tell what is virtuous and foolish? He is just an ordinary person, snuggling up to the concubine and not even daring to cry."

At this point, he seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "Where is Prince Duan? I haven't seen him for a while. Why doesn't he take a day off?"

Empress Mo sighed, "My son was not born to me or his father, but to his tutor!

“Every day he leaves before the cocks crow and comes back after the dogs go to sleep.

"I was eagerly waiting for him all day, and when he came back he told me: Master Lin asked him to recite the book again before going to bed.

"—and then he went back!"

Wang Xifeng covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed, "Look! This is the benefit of raising a princess as a concubine!

"Now, if I want to get closer to He Ke someday, I will pretend to be sick, or give Princess Zhai a holiday, and let her take He Ke's little friend out of the palace to play!

"Then I can stay with He Ke for at least half a day, embroidering flowers, practicing boxing or something like that together!"

Queen Mo's face was full of envy: "That's right! What's so good about raising a son!?"

"Why don't you and His Majesty have another daughter?" Wang Xifeng winked at Empress Mo with a wicked smile.

Queen Mo blushed and spat at her softly: "How dare you! What nonsense are you talking about?!"

Wang Xifeng pretended to apologize again, and the two of them just laughed it off.

"There is still half a month left, and the flower invitations have already been sent out, so let's hold the flower show. Otherwise, the Nan'an family will be in a state of panic.

"If her family's private affairs disrupt the first flower party personally invited by the Queen, I'm afraid her family will not be able to bear the consequences.

"However, I will consider it and decide not to make it too ostentatious. A simple and elegant one will suit Lotus's temperament. What do you think?"

Wang Xifeng changed the subject and made careful suggestions.

Queen Mo was delighted and nodded in agreement: "You are thoughtful. Let's do it this way."

Wang Xifeng smiled and took her leave.

As soon as he left the house, he sent someone to tell Emperor Chongzhao: "Prince Duan is studying too hard, and the Empress is afraid that it will harm his health. If Lin is forcing him to grow too fast, it will not be a blessing for Prince Duan.

"Your Majesty, please pass on an order to allow Prince Duan to take a short break every few days. Alternating between tension and relaxation is the way of both civil and military affairs!"

Emperor Chongzhao decided at the morning court that Wang Ziteng would temporarily take over the post of commander of the southwest for King Xiaonan, General Shenwu Feng Tang would take over as the governor of the Beijing camp, and Lieutenant General of the Imperial Guards Pang Yu would be his deputy.

At this time, he was very happy. After hearing what Wang Xifeng said from the gate of Penglai Palace, he waved his sleeves and agreed: "So it should be so! Tao Ge'er is only six years old!

"Yesterday I took a look at the five-year-old child in the Nan'an Palace. He couldn't even speak a complete sentence!"

He asked Qinghai to call Lin Ruhai and personally explained: "I only have Tao Ge'er's bloodline now, and the East Palace may only belong to him in the future.

"If you tire my son out, I won't forgive you!"

Lin Ruhai laughed happily: "I wouldn't dare to do that even if I had eight heads!

"The eldest prince is not very strong, and Your Majesty has not yet chosen a martial arts master, so I have no choice but to take the prince out for sightseeing every now and then.

"There are all kinds of people in the mountains and rivers, and in the market. Just stroll around every day to keep fit."

Emperor Chongzhao was moved: "Does Ruhai have any martial arts masters to recommend?"

"No, I am a civil servant and have no connections with the military commanders." Lin Ruhai scratched his head and suddenly remembered something and asked, "Did your majesty promote a new governor of the Beijing camp, General Feng?"

Emperor Chongzhao nodded, frowned, and shook his head again, saying, "Feng Tang is old-fashioned and dotes on his children. I heard that his own sons were not trained well, so he can't teach Brother Tao."

"No. I was just about to say something about his son. I heard that although he is willful, he is loyal and willing to protect others. He is the leader of a group of young playboys and is good at talking and playing.

"She is just a little older, probably about twelve or thirteen years old. Otherwise, she could be a companion to Prince Duan."

A gleam of light flashed in Lin Ruhai's eyes.

Emperor Chong Zhao narrowed his eyes and said, "Twelve or thirteen years old? That's fine. We can choose three more, ten, eight, and seven. It will be fun to have some big and some small!"

Then he asked Qinghai: "Do you know the son of the Feng family?"

Qinghai was speechless.

Emperor Chongzhao reluctantly summoned Chen Duo to ask.

Chen Duo came quickly and bowed after hearing the words, saying, "Feng Tang's son is the second wife's son. He is only ten years old this year and his name is Feng Ziying.

"This child is precocious and courageous, but he doesn't study. He has some martial arts skills, but he didn't continue to learn.

"I heard that Mrs. Feng was reluctant to let him go to the battlefield in the future, and she refused to let him continue to teach. General Feng and his young wife had no choice but to let him go.

"Now, all the bullies in the capital are friends with Feng Ziying. He can be considered a bully on the streets of the capital!"

Emperor Chongzhao listened and smiled with satisfaction: "It seems that Ruhai has a good eye.

"Please count the subordinates and enemies of this child. Pick four in total and have them come to the palace to accompany Tao Ge'er in his studies!"

Chen Duo was surprised: "Yes."

So careless?

Have you discussed this with the Queen?

Have you discussed this with the Imperial Concubine?

Most importantly, have you discussed this with Prince Duan himself?