The next day, the group returned to the imperial capital.

Chen Palace.

"Seventh brother's wife?!"

Entrusted by Prince Chen, Prince Ding took over the Prince Chen's palace and managed all matters, big and small. He was eating roasted pigeon at the table when he saw Qin Ye coming back.

Didn’t you say you were going to live away for two months?

You're back in just half a month?

Is he seeing things?

I hurried forward and asked, "Why did you come back so suddenly? What happened?"

"Fourth brother," Qin Ye called out, "How much do you know about Prince Li's recent affairs?"

Prince Ding was a fat man with a kind heart. He was always carefree and greedy. He didn't care much about state affairs, but he knew about the grudge between Prince Chen and Prince Li.

He said:

"In the past half month, Prince Li has made three consecutive achievements, solving serious cases and saving the people. The people are cheering for him, and the emperor is also very satisfied with him."

"It can be said that he is in high spirits these days and is enjoying life."

Everything goes smoothly.

But Prince Chen meant that he should take good care of Prince Chen's Mansion and Qin Ye, and not disturb Qin Ye's pregnancy unless anything went wrong, so he did not tell Qin Ye the news from the capital.

Qin Ye sighed softly.

A lot must have happened during the half month I was away.

When Prince Li gained power, serious matters were involved.

It would be more reassuring for her to stay in Prince Chen's Mansion and keep an eye on Zong Zhengli's movements.

The other side.

Concubine Tong entered the palace.

She went to the imperial study and asked to see the emperor, but was told that the emperor was very busy and not available at the moment. She then stood outside the imperial study and waited for three hours.

Even though the midday sun was scorching, she still didn't leave.

Defu saw this and stepped forward with a soft heart, whispering:

"Empress Tong, the Emperor is reviewing memorials and may be busy until the evening. If you have anything to do, you can come to see him in the evening."

Concubine Tong pursed her lips reluctantly and shook her head:

"Please go and inform the emperor again. I will have a few words with the emperor and then I will leave. Just a few words."

She wanted to ask the emperor in person why Prince Li, who was guilty of treason, could be acquitted?

She wanted to ensure Zong Zhengchen's safety from the emperor.

Defu looked hesitant:

"But when the emperor is busy, he never likes to be disturbed..."

He should have refused.

But looking at Concubine Tong's pale face, with big drops of sweat dripping down, he sighed helplessly:

"Okay, I'll go and inform you, but whether the emperor will see me or not is not something I can promise."

"Thank you, father-in-law."

Walk into the imperial study.

Telford Report:

"Your Majesty, Concubine Tong is still waiting outside. She said she has a few questions for you."

Behind the desk.

The emperor looked at the memorial in his hand and had no intention of standing up. Or perhaps he knew what Concubine Tong wanted to ask and didn't want to answer, so he ignored her.

After sitting for another two hours.

It's time to take medicine.

This is the second of twelve doses.

After taking it, the emperor felt refreshed. His tired body seemed to be thoroughly cleansed, and he felt brand new.

The legendary flower of the dead really works wonders!

After taking all twelve doses of medicine, he will be reborn from head to toe, and his life span will be extended by at least eighty years.

How could he bear to let go of Dongling Kingdom's great territory and supreme power?

Defu looked at the emperor's high spirits and couldn't help laughing:

"Your Majesty, what kind of medicine did His Royal Highness Prince Li give that has such miraculous effects?"

It works better than the Imperial Medical Bureau.

When mentioning Prince Li, the emperor's eyes gradually became deeper.

Once upon a time, the son he least expected gave him what he wanted most.

It seems that among the seven sons, Prince Li is the most secretive. Such people are often the most terrifying and should be feared and guarded against the most.

King Li offered medicine.

His ambition is unknown.

Compared with him, he trusted Zong Zhengchen more.

The emperor sat down slowly, tapping his fingers on the table, and said in a deep voice: "How long will Qin Ye live?"

Defu thought for a moment:

"It seems like there's still a month or so left."

"In your opinion, can she give birth to a son? How about the princess?"

"I dare not speak..."

"But it's okay."

De Fu bent down and lowered his head, feeling a little frightened. Generally speaking, such matters in the royal family were forbidden to be criticized, but the emperor insisted that he speak about it.

He weighed his words carefully and said cautiously:

"I haven't seen Princess Li for a long time. The last time I saw her was a few months ago. She was very thin and had a small, pointed belly."

"But Princess Chen is different. Her belly is big and round, and her face is mellow and healthy. According to folk sayings, if a woman has a round belly, she is most likely to have a son."

The emperor narrowed his eyes.

Prince Li is ambitious. If we continue to encourage his arrogance, I am afraid that he will become lawless in the future.

After a moment's silence, he whispered:

"When Qin Ye gives birth to a son, I will make Prince Chen the crown prince..."