Liu Xueyu calmed down and said softly, "Your Majesty, if one of the women you decide to marry in your wedding is pregnant, then regardless of whether the child is yours or not, it will undoubtedly cause an uproar in the court and spark suspicion and discussion among the people.

This situation will undoubtedly have a negative impact on your reputation and status. I absolutely do not want you to bear any blame or criticism because of me, and I do not want our child to be born with controversy and shadows.

"In addition, my grandfather, Cao Mengde, has made a suggestion to me. He hopes that I can secretly give birth to this child and adopt him to my eldest brother, then publicly announce that the child is the daughter of the eldest prince of Shu. This will not only avoid unnecessary disputes and trouble, but also ensure the child's safety and future."

After hearing this, Chu Fan couldn't help but feel puzzled. He asked in disbelief, "Could it be that Lord Cao really has such a kind heart? I think I know him well. He's always been a scheming man. If it's really as simple as you say, then I'm afraid you've underestimated his cunning."

Whether it is Cao Mengde in this world or Cao Mengde on Blue Star, they are both extremely cunning. Otherwise, he would not have left Kaifeng City before dawn the next day when he knew that he wanted to be appointed as prime minister.

After Chu Fan raised these questions, Liu Xueyu began to harbor doubts about her grandfather's true intentions. She recalled how she had planned to return to the Wei Imperial Palace to spend this important holiday with Chu Fan last year, but Cao Mengde had cleverly persuaded her to stay in Shu with various excuses, none of which Liu Xueyu could easily refuse.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan, who had been standing by and observing silently, finally spoke up. She offered her own opinion: "Perhaps Cao Mengde's ambitions are not limited to the child. He may be using Liu Xueyu to control Your Majesty and, in turn, influence the entire situation in Wei."

Chu Fan didn't show any rebuke for Liu Ruyan's sudden words. Instead, he pondered the possibility she raised. However, Eunuch Li interrupted, saying, "Your Majesty, I firmly believe that Lord Cao would never do such a thing. There are things you don't understand. Now that we've come this far, there's no need to hide them from you."

"It's just that I can't tell you the truth directly. Your Majesty, you can summon the ancestors of the royal family, and I can also invite the ancestor Wei Zhongxian from the palace to come and let them reveal some unknown secrets about the past of the Wei Kingdom."

Chu Fan was deeply perplexed by this, and he began to wonder how many secrets the Wei Kingdom still held that he, the Emperor of Wei, was unaware of. However, since Eunuch Li had spoken so deeply, Chu Fan decided to thoroughly investigate the matter and leave his country with no secrets that he did not know.

Chu Fan immediately gave an order to Eunuch Li: "Since that's the case, quickly invite the ancestors of the imperial family and Wei Zhongxian. I want to hear from them personally what else they have to say about the Wei Kingdom that I don't know."

After receiving Chu Fan's order, Eunuch Li did not hesitate at all. He immediately arranged for personnel to go to the royal ancestral land and Wei Zhongxian's residence to ensure that Chu Fan's will could be conveyed accurately.

At the same time, Liu Ruyan was skeptical about what Eunuch Li said, because all the court ministers and royal nobles in the Canglan Empire were fighting for power and profit. Fighting for power and profit had long become the norm in the Canglan Empire. She found it hard to believe that a minister with great power would not have any personal ambitions.

However, Liu Ruyan didn't express her doubts at this time. She was well aware that she was currently in Wei, where the situation might be different from that of the Canglan Empire. She knew that jumping to conclusions without fully understanding the situation would only cause unnecessary resentment and misunderstanding, so she chose to remain silent and wait and see.

Liu Xueyu, who was present, was even more attentive. She carefully examined Liu Ruyan and then asked, "Is this beautiful lady a new member of our group?"

Liu Xueyu knew Chu Fan's character. There was no woman who stayed with him without having his eyes on him. But Chu Fan would not let someone who was of no help to him stay with him.

Now that this woman can follow Chu Fan like Qiu Ya and the other four palace maids, it means that either Chu Fan is greedy for her beauty, or she has some qualities that can attract Chu Fan.

Liu Xueyu knew Chu Fan was quite lustful, but it seemed as if Chu Fan had some kind of obsession that kept him from truly indulging in beauty. If Chu Fan simply enjoyed women, then there would be no shortage of beautiful women among the court officials. With just a word from Chu Fan, they would send their daughters or granddaughters to the palace for his enjoyment, rather than letting a stranger stay with him.

Chu Fan always showed caution and self-control in dealing with relationships with women. Whenever a new woman appeared in his life, it was not accidental but a decision made after careful consideration.

Every woman he chooses to stay by his side carries a specific purpose and meaning for Chu Fan. Liu Ruyan has now become a member of Chu Fan's entourage, which undoubtedly indicates that Chu Fan may have something to ask of her. Perhaps because of the power behind Liu Ruyan, Chu Fan hopes to gain her support to help achieve some of his own plans or goals.

After hearing Liu Xueyu's words, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but tremble slightly in her heart. She immediately realized that this might be a great opportunity to bring her and Chu Fan closer.

So she leaned over, approached Liu Xueyu, and said in a pleading tone, "Sister, you must seek justice for me. Last night, with good intentions, I took off all my clothes and wanted to comfort His Majesty. However, His Majesty ruthlessly told me to get out of the palace. I am truly pitiful."

While Liu Ruyan was telling her story, she deliberately squeezed out a few tears, and her voice was choked with sobs, as if she was trying her best to win Liu Xueyu's sympathy and support.