"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that Prince Ding's adopted son, Xiao Huaiqing, marry Princess Yunduo of Achang. He led troops to aid Prince Ding and defeated the enemy, contributing greatly to the nation. Therefore, his biological mother's surname, Wang, is granted to him. He is also granted the title of Prince Xiao of Xiao County, and Princess Yunduo is named Princess Xiao of Xiao County. This is decreed!"

"Prince Xiao, Princess, please accept the decree!" Zhou Dahai said as he handed over the imperial edict.

Wang Huaiqing could only describe the shock at this moment as a bolt from the blue. The blood color on his face faded and turned extremely pale.

In public, the emperor gave him the surname Wang because he didn't want him to have any connection with the royal family.

His plans were all disrupted at once, and his original idea of ​​causing civil unrest in the royal family and taking advantage of the opportunity to ascend the throne was completely extinguished.

Unless he rebels, the throne will never be his.

Princess Yun Duo was shocked and said, "Prince Ding's adopted son?"

"How could that be?"

"Isn't my husband the prince's biological son? Shouldn't he be the crown prince?"

"What on earth is going on?"

Zhou Dahai said, "Princess, you don't know that the identity of the Duke of a County has long been announced to the world. The Emperor conferred the title of Duke of a County on him because of his contributions to protecting the country and because he was raised by the Duke of Ding since he was a child."

"This king of a different surname is also very noble and honorable. Princess, please accept the order."

Princess Yun Duo then realized she had been deceived. She grabbed Wang Huaiqing and asked, "Tell me, what on earth is going on?"

"You are not Prince Ding's son. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"It turns out I married a fake!"

This fake statement successfully irritated Wang Huaiqing. He took the imperial edict and said to Princess Yun Duo, "Now that things have come to this, if you want to leave, I will not force you to stay."

He then bowed and left without caring about Princess Yun Duo and the court officials.

Princess Yun Duo had never been treated so coldly before, so she chased after him. Unfortunately, she was no match for Wang Huaiqing. After several attempts at fighting without any result, she returned.

She cried and asked the Queen Mother, "Your Majesty, what is going on? Have I really been deceived?"

The Queen Mother said, "You were only married to the Crown Prince before. Although you may inherit the throne in the future, it will take decades. How can ordinary people predict the changes in the process?"

"Although Wang Huaiqing can't become the crown prince now, the emperor has already given him the title of prince. What else do you want?"

"I..." Princess Yun Duo was full of grievances but couldn't say anything. Of course, she came here to see the Queen.

Who knows... Wang Huaiqing is not even a member of the Xiao family, so what hope does she have?

She immediately left the palace crying.

When the people around saw this, they started talking about it.

The replacement of a prince with a slave would be reported to the authorities and investigated thoroughly in an ordinary family. However, the royal family had already done their utmost to confer the title of king on Wang Huaiqing.

Of course, Princess Yun Duo also contributed to this, otherwise Wang Huaiqing would have died if he returned to Beijing.

But this does not mean that they can go further and try to bully others on the territory of Wei.

After Wang Huaiqing and his wife left, there was no unpleasant presence in the palace. Civil and military officials drank heartily, and the emperor and his ministers enjoyed themselves together.

The women were also smiling and chatting while drinking tea, just like an ordinary family's party.

However, the scene inside Songyue Palace was completely different at this time.

Ding Sihui finally managed to touch the three little ones and was so happy.

Xiao Qingyi accompanied her by her side, watching her touch this and touch that, as if she couldn't let go?

Xiao Qingyi said: "If you like it, you can stay in the palace for a while before going back."

Ding Sihui said, "No need. Your father and mother have just met. Let's not cause them any trouble."

Xiao Qingyi said, "They will return to the palace today. If you are willing to stay in the palace, then I will not go back and will stay with you in the palace."

"It just so happens that my father, mother, and I can get along well with each other."

Ding Sihui was a little moved.

Seeing this, Xiao Qingyi continued, "And there are more than just these three in the palace. The golden snake can also speak, but it was frightened by my father's beating, so it has been hiding in its cave lately and won't come out."

Ding Sihui asked in surprise, "Why would your father hit it?"

Xiao Qingyi said, "It appeared under the quilt at night and scared my father."

night?

In the quilt?

Ding Sihui could already imagine it, and felt a chill on her back. She quickly said, "Well done."

Xiao Qingyi couldn't help laughing when he heard that.

Just then, a sudden voice rang out.

"Your Highness, Miss Ding."

Xiao Qingyi and Ding Sihui turned around and found it was Su Yingyue.

Both of them looked confused. Why did Su Yingyue come here?

Su Yingyue said, "I'm here to express my gratitude. Thank you, Prince, for inviting me into the palace so that I can have a break with Wang Huaiqing."

Xiao Qingyi said, "I didn't invite you. The invitation to enter the palace was sent by the Emperor's aunt and the others."

Su Yingyue's mouth froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and said, "Then I'd like to thank you for your kindness in taking care of me when I was having a difficult delivery."

Xiao Qingyi said: "That's nothing, after all, the child is innocent."

"Since you and Wang Huaiqing have broken up, then go back and live a good life. Don't bother him anymore. You are no match for him."

Su Yingyue said happily: "Don't worry, I will stay away from him and will never go along with him again."

Ding Sihui discovered that Su Yingyue cared a lot about Xiao Qingyi. This care was obvious. As long as Xiao Qingyi showed a little concern, Su Yingyue would be happy.

She stood up holding the youngest child and said, "Sister Su is very courageous, but it will be hard to raise a child alone in the future. If there is anything you need help with, please let me know."

Su Yingyue glanced at Xiao Qingyi and saw that he was not displeased. Then she said, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Ding. But I don't think I should trouble you. After all, you are a girl, and it's not good for you to walk around too often."

Ding Sihui said, "My parents don't care about me. Besides, I can cast a spell. Most people run away when they see me and dare not talk to me."

Su Yingyue was dumbfounded: "Poison?"

Ding Sihui slowly approached her, smiling innocently: "Yes, I also gave it to Qing Yi. If you don't believe me, ask him."

Xiao Qingyi smiled dotingly and nodded.

Su Yingyue was immediately like seeing a ghost. She wondered if Xiao Qingyi had been bewitched by Ding Sihui and that was why he was so clinging to her?

It seems that she has to go back early to ask her son if he has any solution. She can't let Xiao Qingyi fall into Ding Sihui's hands like this.

Su Yingyue immediately said, "I didn't expect Miss Ding to have such a skill."

"Then I will let you know when I need help in the future."

"I won't bother you now, just chat slowly."

After Su Yingyue finished speaking, she ran away.