Chapter 494: The Thousand-Year-Old (15)

Unexpectedly, Gu Li grabbed his wrist and explained his reasons, "If Your Highness becomes emperor, it will be a blessing for the world. Your Highness is talented and a kind-hearted ruler. The First Prince is deep and cunning, the Third Prince is treacherous, the Fourth Prince is lazy, and the Fifth Prince is too young. If we have to choose a future crown prince to assist, this servant would like to assist the Second Prince."

Wen Wan shook her head violently, "I can't, I can't."

Gu Li grabbed Wen Wan's arm, "Your Highness is the most suitable monarch for this country in my heart. Only Your Highness can ensure the people's well-being and prosperity, keep the borders peaceful and free from war, and allow... someone like me to live openly and honestly."

Wen Yan: "..."

She hadn't expected that Gu Li would have such high expectations of her.

But she was just an ordinary person. She didn't know how to govern a country or how to be a good monarch. She couldn't even be a class monitor when she was in school. This was an emperor! She had to bear the lives of millions of people on her shoulders. How could she do that?

Besides, she has another secret: she's a woman! If her identity is exposed, she'll surely die.

"Your Highness, don't you want the people to live a good life?"

Wen Wan was both amused and exasperated. "I'm just an ordinary person. I just want to live an ordinary life. I'm not as noble as you think."

"I won't let you go to the Fourth Prince's side anymore. Let go of me first, my hand hurts."

Gu Li released Wen Wan's arm, and Wen Wan quickly ran away. This male lead is too scary. He is a career-driven person, so how come his partner is still her? This is simply unscientific.

...

For a while afterward, Wen Wan would avoid Gu Li whenever she saw him. She didn't know how to face Gu Li, since she simply couldn't do what he wanted her to do.

At this time, the female protagonist became pregnant.

Wen Wan was shocked. How long had they been married? How come they already had a child? But on the other hand, this was a good thing, since it seemed impossible for Gu Li to have any emotional entanglements with Jiang Mingyue now.

As the first princess consort among the princes to become pregnant, Jiang Mingyue's child will be the emperor's first grandson.

Even the emperor valued her highly, which is why Jiang Mingyue was extremely favored.

Consort Rong was overjoyed. After all, the weak Third Prince's wife had given birth to the Emperor's first grandson, which would be a huge help to the Third Prince. She had no sons, only a disappointing daughter, and she placed all her hopes on Qi Jiao.

Thinking of this, she felt extremely resentful. Why could the Empress give birth to a son, and other concubines could also give birth to sons, but she, even after being favored by the Emperor for more than ten years, still could not give birth to a son, and even when she was pregnant with a daughter, she damaged her body.

"Where is the princess?"

The old woman said, "The princess is practicing the zither."

"Send someone to keep a close eye on her. We can't let her go to Qi Yu's place again. I don't know what kind of curse Qi Yu used. She was clearly crippled, but she still managed to survive. And this time she even showed such a big face."

"Your Majesty need not worry. Although the Emperor seems to favor the Second Prince, he is merely a pawn. Moreover, without the support of a powerful maternal family, he is not a threat and is definitely no match for our Third Prince."

"Of course I know."

"Why don't I have a son? If I had a prince, how could I place all my hopes on Qi Jiao?"

"Your Majesty, although the Third Prince is not your biological son, he grew up by your side since childhood and is exceptionally filial to you. If he becomes the Crown Prince and ascends the throne in the future, he will definitely continue to treat Your Majesty well."

"What happened back then?"

"Your Highness, I will keep this a secret. Everyone who knew is dead. No one in this world will know how the Third Prince's biological mother died. It was an accident."

While the master and servant were chatting, they were unaware that their conversation was being overheard by an eavesdropper. The walls have ears.

After Jiang Mingyue's child stabilized, she held a small banquet, and Wen Wan was also invited.

Wen Wan instinctively refused, telling Xiao Cui to just deliver some gifts. She said that all sorts of strange things usually happen at banquets during such important times, so it was best for her not to go.

We absolutely cannot let Gu leave.

As a result, Jiang Mingyue came to invite her in person, and Wen Wan was completely stunned.

Why is she being forced to go? Wen Wan had a bad feeling. Surely Jiang Mingyue wouldn't be pregnant and still try to scheme against her?

Wen Wan took Xiao Cui to the banquet, leaving Gu Li at home.

And tell them to take good care of the bok choy and chickens in their yard, and not to leave unless absolutely necessary.

...

Soon, Wen Wan arrived at the banquet.

It turned out that it wasn't just him; other princes and princesses had also come, as well as the children of some ministers, making it quite a lively scene.

When Wen Wan arrived, most people turned their attention to her. Wen Wan thought to herself, "Luckily, I'm a good actress, otherwise it would have been quite frightening."

The fourth prince waved his hand, and Wen Wan sat down.

"Your Majesty is here too. The pastries here are not bad, but they are not as delicious as those made by Your Majesty. When Your Majesty was away for a while, I really felt that my life was not good. I couldn't eat Your Majesty's cooking every day, and I lost a lot of weight."

Wen Yan: "..."

Looking at Qi Min, she's lost weight? I didn't notice.

The eldest prince said with a smile, "Yes, second brother, I also felt something was missing when you went to the border. Fortunately, you returned safely, which is worth celebrating."

Wen Yan: "..."

These are all one by one.

Beside the eldest prince was the eldest prince's wife, who was beautiful and dignified. She smiled gently, which made people feel good about her.

The couple has been married for over a year, and their relationship seems to be going well.

Wen Wan looked at Jiang Mingyue, who was being helped by the Third Prince to sit down next to the main seat. She was very happy, her hand supporting her belly, which was already showing, and she was radiating maternal glow.

The Emperor and Consort Rong sent many gifts, which made the other princes and princesses extremely envious.

Wen Wan wasn't envious, but she was a little cautious. She didn't know what might happen under this calm.

"Second Imperial Brother."

Jiang Mingyue suddenly called out, and Wen Wan nodded.

"I heard that Second Brother likes to drink Rain Dew Wine. Fortunately, I have prepared some. Second Brother should try it."

Wen Yan: "???"

The original owner loved to drink.

The problem is that she herself is really not good at it; she gets drunk after just three drinks and is very easy to get intoxicated. However, she can't show any signs of being different. The alcohol might be problematic, or it might not be.

"system."

System: [Detecting, this wine is fine.]

Wen Wan drank a cup with peace of mind, and then began to shower everyone with praise, showering them with all sorts of compliments, which amused the others. This second prince was really different from before; he would never have been like this before. However, with the empress weakened and no longer having a backer, it seemed normal for people to change.