Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

Tao Qiming originally came to say goodbye to Ye Yunzi and was about to leave the Su Mansion with Shen Siyan. When he walked to the yard, he happened to hear the conversation between the two. His steps stopped involuntarily, and his heart became heavy. Although he had expected it, he still felt a tingling pain when he heard it with his own ears. He turned around silently and left quietly.

After leaving the Su Mansion, Shen Siyan immediately went to the palace to see the emperor. At this time, the emperor's health was deteriorating, his face was haggard, and he could only rest in bed, and he no longer presided over the court meetings. He handed over government affairs to Prince Jin and the Seventh Prince, and even the Second Prince was assigned tasks. Baili Yan was overjoyed. His father's trust brought him one step closer to the position of crown prince. After the Fourth Prince lost power, many officials turned to support him, making his position in the court unmatched.

However, the only thing that makes Baili Yan uneasy is the emperor's high trust in Shen Siyan. Shen Siyan is no longer the same as he was in the past. As the King of Jin, he holds great power and is extremely wise. Baili Yan has mixed feelings. On the one hand, he is grateful for the help he had received, but on the other hand, he is worried whether Shen Siyan will become his opponent.

Ye Yunzi's words echoed in her ears: There are no eternal friends or eternal enemies in the world. The partners who once fought side by side now seem to be standing on the opposite side. The court ministers also had a lot of discussions about the power granted by the emperor to Prince Jin, but the emperor's determination could not be shaken.

On this day, Shen Siyan stepped into the palace to visit the sick emperor.

The Yangxin Palace was filled with a strong herbal aroma. Shen Siyan frowned slightly when he entered. The emperor looked unwell and barely stood up to greet him, "Yan'er, you are here."

"Father." Shen Siyan responded softly and walked closer slowly.

Seeing his son, the emperor showed a comforting smile. In Shen Siyan's face, he seemed to see the shadow of his late beloved concubine, and the two had similar eyebrows and eyes.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Siyan said, "Father, please take back your order. I feel that I am not ready to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. Let someone more suitable take on the important position."

There were many complaints in the court about his power, but Shen Siyan did not have much desire for power and did not want to get involved in the struggle.

The emperor sighed and said, "Yan'er, I understand your thoughts, but now I can only trust you."

"Don't pay attention to those rumors, just do your own thing. No matter what happens, your father will support you." The emperor's eyes were full of trust.

Before he finished speaking, the emperor suddenly started coughing violently, "Cough cough..."

"Father!" Shen Siyan hurriedly wanted to summon his servants.

The emperor waved his hand to indicate that it was okay, and after calming down, he said: "I am old, and I don't have much time left..."

Shen Siyan's heart tightened.

The emperor continued, "I have one unfulfilled wish. Yan'er, I owe you and your mother something... My greatest wish is to see you get married and start a family."

The old eunuch came in with the medicine soup and reminded him, "Your Majesty, it's time to take the medicine."

Shen Siyan stepped aside, and the old eunuch stepped forward to help the emperor drink the medicine. After the medicine was finished, the emperor looked even more tired and slowly lay down to rest.

The old eunuch bowed to Shen Siyan and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor needs to rest. Please come back another day."

Shen Siyan nodded in agreement and said, "I will not disturb your rest, father. I will come to visit you another day." Then he left the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

Meanwhile, another major event in the capital was causing a stir - the palace was about to hold a flower-viewing banquet, inviting many young ladies from aristocratic families to attend. On the surface, this was an ordinary gathering, but upon closer inspection, it had a deeper meaning. The guests were all young and beautiful ladies, and it was rumored that this was a prelude to selecting concubines for the princes.

The young noble ladies in the capital have been very busy recently. They carefully selected fabrics, customized new clothes, and selected jewelry for the upcoming flower-viewing banquet. Everyone hopes to stand out at this grand event. The seventh prince is undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention. He used to be unknown, but now he has become the strongest competitor for the position of crown prince because of the emperor's trust. In the past two years, he has transformed from a neglected prince to one of the pillars of imperial power, especially when the emperor was recuperating, he was in power.

Faced with such a change, the noble families all regretted why they did not see this potential stock earlier. Now they can only hope that their daughters can attract the attention of the Seventh Prince among many competitors. In addition to the Seventh Prince, Prince Jin is also a dazzling star. As the first prince to be crowned as a prince, his position is stable and he is highly valued by the emperor. It is a great honor for any family to be associated with Prince Jin.

There is also the former crown prince, the Second Prince. Although he lost the crown prince position due to his mistakes, he returned to the core of power after a period of self-cultivation and made many achievements. Although he is not currently under the emperor's focus, no one can predict the future, especially when it is rumored that the emperor's delay in appointing a crown prince may be related to his feelings for the Second Prince, which makes the Second Prince once again a popular candidate.

The presence of the three princes has made the noble ladies in the capital eager to make a move. They have made full preparations for the flower viewing banquet, and even the tailor shops and jewelry stores in the city are overwhelmed. At this moment full of opportunities and challenges, every decision may change the fate of a family.

At the same time, Baili Yan was also thinking about his future. As an ambitious young man, he knew that this imperial concubine selection event hosted by Concubine Zhao was not only a beautiful feast, but also an opportunity to change his destiny. When he thought of that special figure - Ye Yunzi, a ripple appeared in his heart.

The streets and alleys of the capital were full of discussions about the upcoming flower-viewing banquet in the palace. The news spread to every corner effortlessly like the spring breeze.

The Su family seemed exceptionally calm, as if isolated from the outside world. After hearing the news, the Su family did not show any excitement or joy, but chose to remain silent. The servants in the house also carefully avoided the topic, fearing that Miss Ye Yunzi would accidentally hear it.

Looking back, Ye Yunzi had been engaged to Prince Jin, who was still the young master of the Ning family at that time. However, fate played tricks on her, and this marriage ended due to various changes. Prince Jin personally came to cancel the engagement, and everything came to an end.

Ping'er, as Ye Yunzi's personal maid, was full of worries. Whenever she saw the young lady, she couldn't help but sigh. Now, seeing the young lady concentrating on reading the ancient books about the Phoenix Mark, Ping'er felt mixed emotions.

"You have sighed six times today," Ye Yunzi put down the book in her hand and looked at Ping'er with gentle but firm eyes, "If you have anything to say, tell me."