Zhao Heng stroked her belly gently, "I never thought I could be a father."

Shen Shuyi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “Your poison has been cured, and becoming a father is only a matter of time.”

“And now is just right.”

Zhao Heng nodded slightly, "Yes, children are our lucky stars."

Because of this child, all his plans were easily accomplished and he got the position of crown prince without any effort.

"Thank you for your hard work, Shuyi. Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"

"Giving birth is like going through the gates of hell. I'm worried about you."

Shen Shuyi chuckled and shook his head, “Don’t worry, I did this on purpose at the banquet, and I don’t feel uncomfortable at all.”

Zhao Heng put his face close to hers and sighed, "Shuyi, you are so nice." She was so nice that it seemed like they were in a dream, as if she would disappear as soon as they opened their eyes.

Realizing this, Zhao Heng subconsciously hugged her tighter.

"Shuyi, you are the only one in my life, even if I reach that position."

Shen Shuyi teased, “Will the prince leave the harem empty for me?”

"Of course." Zhao Heng smiled, "You are the only one by my side."

That night, Zhao Heng held her in his arms as he slept carefully. He felt scared when he thought of his indulgence some time ago.

…

In the general's mansion, Shen Jing was shocked to learn that his daughter was pregnant.

Thinking that his daughter had never returned to the general's mansion since her marriage, he felt heartbroken.

But now that Prince Su has become the Crown Prince and his daughter has become the Crown Princess, with such an honor, how can he not repay the General's Mansion?

No matter what, Shen Shuyi is still his daughter!

Does she want to be branded as unfilial?

Shen Jing really wanted to ask this rebellious girl why she was so unfilial!

He has already married Qingyi away from Chang'an, what else does she want!

It’s all that bitch Lin’s fault. If she hadn’t been making trouble time and again, Shuyi wouldn’t have become estranged from him.

If Shuyi had devoted himself to benefiting the general's mansion, he would have been so prosperous now, instead of being stripped of his military power by the emperor and being idle at home! Now his family property has been emptied, and his concubines have run away one by one, but he can't do anything! He can only live a decadent life!

…

Ever since the news of Shen Shuyi's pregnancy came out, Zhao Heng resumed his position as the crown prince, and the expressions of those ministers who once stood on the side of the third prince, the fourth prince, and the seventh prince all changed.

Those courtiers who watched the situation and did not take sides breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that they did not add insult to injury, otherwise...

Zhao Qiyu, who was imprisoned in the palace, turned pale when he heard about this. He frowned and said, "How is this possible!"

He was still waiting for his father to calm down and release him. The position of crown prince would be his sooner or later.

But in the end, Zhao Heng became the crown prince again!

"The child in Shen Shuyi's belly can't possibly be Zhao Heng's. How could Zhao Heng have an heir after being poisoned?"

Zhao Qiyu was unwilling to give in, and he slammed his fist on the table.

Just then, someone came to report from outside.

"Your Highness, the Queen is suffering from an acute illness. The Emperor has allowed you to visit her in the palace."

The emperor naturally knew that the queen was pretending to be ill, but now that things had come to this, he hoped that the queen could comfort the fourth brother and tell him not to dwell on such a dead end. From now on, the brothers would be friendly and respectful to each other, and he would have no regrets.

In the Cining Palace, the queen was lying on the bed, not looking very well.

As soon as Zhao Qiyu came in, he asked, “Mother, whose child is in Shen Shuyi’s belly?!”

The queen was pretending to be sick, but she was indeed not feeling well. When she saw her son asking about official business as soon as he came in, she felt a little uncomfortable.

Didn't he see that his mother was sick?

Now is not the time to worry about this.

"Qi Yu, do you suspect that the baby in Shen Shuyi's belly is not Zhao Heng's offspring at all?"

"That's right. I think Zhao Heng is doing this just for the position of Crown Prince."

The queen shook her head gently, "Even if Zhao Heng doesn't mind, this is a crime of deceiving the emperor, and they dare not do this."

"Has Zhao Heng's poison been cured?" Zhao Qiyu was not sure.

The Queen said, "Maybe it has been solved. Zhao Heng must have found a miracle doctor, otherwise how could the Qingzhou Prefecture be saved from the epidemic? I will never believe that Shen Shuyi has such miraculous medical skills."

Zhao Qiyu was indignant, "Mother, have we really lost?"

"When will my father lift the ban on me...Now that Zhao Heng is in power, will he fight back..."

The Queen's expression was completely sinister. "Then let's just go all the way!"

"Mother, what are you going to do?"

“The most urgent task is to eliminate the fetus in Shen Shuyi’s belly.”

Zhao Qiyu was still a little worried, "If the truth is revealed, my father will not forgive me this time."

"Your father's health is deteriorating. We don't have much time. Once Zhao Heng ascends to that position, we will be at his mercy!"

"That's right... Zhao Heng will not let us go..." Zhao Heng must have known the truth about the assassination in Qingzhou Prefecture.

Zhao Qiyu conspired with the queen before leaving the palace.

…

Before moving into the Eastern Palace, Shen Shuyi and Zhao Heng still lived in Prince Su's Mansion, but there were a lot more guards than before. Now was a time of trouble, and Zhao Heng had increased the security force to protect Shen Shuyi.

Shen Shuyi felt that he was too nervous and comforted him: "Don't worry too much, I am very safe in the mansion."

Zhao Heng said, "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be prepared for the unexpected. During this period of time, I have launched a comprehensive counterattack against Zhao Qiyu's forces and cut off his wings. He and the Queen are likely to do something desperate."

“If they dare to take action again this time, the emperor will not let it go easily.” Shen Shuyi felt that they were courting death if they took action.

Just then, the butler came in, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

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