Qi Yuning said calmly, "There's only one temporary solution now. Let's go along with the Queen Mother's wishes and make you a concubine for now. We can't talk to His Majesty about this, so you should go and explain the pros and cons clearly to His Majesty. After all, if the Queen Mother's hunger strike gets to the court and the people, it will be very disadvantageous to His Majesty... He's about to take power, so the most important thing is to avoid damaging his reputation."
Chu Chi lowered his head and pinched his sleeve and said, "Princess, you are right. I will persuade His Majesty."
Qi Yuning patted Chu Chi's shoulder and said, "You've always been a good child. This is just a temporary measure. I believe the Queen Mother will understand that you have no ulterior motives. You still have hope of becoming the Queen in the future."
"Yes, Princess."
After Qi Yuning left, Chu Chi went to look for Zhao Jie.
When Zhao Jie saw Chu Chi coming, he put down the documents in his hand.
Chu Chi knelt before Zhao Jie and said, "Your Majesty, please retract your order and do not make me empress. I would rather follow the empress dowager's wishes and become a Zhaoyi than have you bear the stigma of being unfilial and obsessed with beauty because of me."
Zhao Jie frowned and said, "I haven't even thought of retreating yet, but you've already done so. Chu Chi, just trust me."
"Your Majesty, you are still young and inexperienced. You really shouldn't cause a rift between you and your son and ruin your reputation just for me."
Chu Chi kowtowed and said, "I know your feelings for me. No matter what my status is, I know you have me in your heart. This is enough. I am very satisfied to have the position of Zhaoyi."
After all, she had no chance of becoming the queen.
Zhao Jie walked up to Chu Chi, lifted her up and held her in his arms, saying, "You should leave the palace for a few days and spend the New Year with your family. We can discuss this matter again when you return to the palace after the New Year."
Chu Chi leaned in Zhao Jie's arms and said, "Okay, after the New Year, I have something good to tell you."
Zhao Jie looked at Chu Chi and said, "Can't you tell me now?"
Chu Chi said: "I'm not sure yet, I'm afraid it's all in vain."
Zhao Jie looked at Chu Chi's flat belly. Seeing Chu Chi nod slightly at him, Zhao Jie hugged Chu Chi tightly and said, "If you are really pregnant, Lingling will definitely be very happy. She has been looking forward to having a little sister."
Chu Chi touched his belly and said, "I also hope that it will be a daughter."
A daughter is good, but if it is a son, as the eldest prince he is not the queen's legitimate son, and his future growth will definitely be difficult.
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