Qi Yunxiao frowned and shouted, "Speak properly!"
It's just someone coming; what's there to be alarmed about?
The first thing that popped into Qi Yunxiao's mind was Cheng Ping, that unreliable guy.
What's there to be alarmed about when someone comes?
Would he dare to tie up his wife again?
I'll beat him to death!
The guard was startled, but he kept quiet and rushed forward to report.
"My lord, the people who have arrived are His Majesty and the Empress..."
Qi Yunxiao picked at his ear: "Say it again?"
"My lord, the people who have come are His Majesty and His Majesty!" the guard said again.
Qi Yunxiao was genuinely terrified this time!
He hurriedly ran towards the ship, shouting to the guard as he ran, "Go and report to your master!"
The guard quickly ran back towards the village.
When Shen Zhongyi and Zhao Yuzhu led the heavily pregnant Shen Qingyu to the ferry to greet the emperor, everyone was still full of doubts.
"Why did they suddenly come?" Zhao Yuzhu muttered to herself.
Shen Zhongyi kept walking, muttering to himself, "Something must have happened in the capital!"
A son of a wealthy family should not sit under a dangerous roof. The emperor fought with all his might to obtain this empire. Why is he not guarding it properly and suddenly running so far away?
Aren't you afraid that once he leaves, someone will take over his business?
This is absolutely abnormal!
Shen Qingyu walked slowly forward from behind.
Her belly is now so big that she can't run at all.
When she reached the side of the boat, His Majesty the Emperor and Consort Rong, dressed in casual clothes, had already disembarked and were chatting with Qi Yunxiao and Shen Zhongyi.
Just as Shen Qingyu was about to bow, Consort Rong stopped her, saying, "Why are you bowing? Just take good care of yourself."
Since you've said that, then I'll let it go.
Shen Qingyu immediately got up obediently and didn't forget to thank him.
After exchanging pleasantries, the group returned to the village.
The wooden cabins built against the mountainside have been transformed from dilapidated to tidy under the renovation arranged by Shen Qingyu. Now they are scattered in a well-organized manner, with the front lower and the back higher. The green mountains behind are picturesque, the sea in front is blue, the sky is blue and the clouds are white, and the soft sandy beach is right under your feet.
Neither Consort Rong nor His Majesty the Emperor had ever lived on an island before, so they were quite surprised by what they saw. Consort Rong exclaimed, "This is so beautiful!"
Shen Zhongyi thought to himself: That must be beautiful!
Of all the islands, the reason why Whale Fall Island was chosen as the place to settle down is naturally because the conditions in all aspects are excellent.
Despite his outward appearance of loyalty and righteousness, he was very modest: "Not at all, I just chose this place because it's spacious and convenient for raising ducks and growing vegetables."
Shen Qingyu and the others: "..."
When it comes to speaking eloquently, Mr. Shen is definitely a top-tier celebrity.
His Majesty the Emperor led Consort Rong to the study first. The Shen Zhongyi couple and the Qi Yunxiao couple took their seats and tea was served. Guards were placed outside for security. Only then did His Majesty the Emperor speak: "We have come to escape from disaster."
"Huh?" Qi Yunxiao and Shen Zhongyi both widened their eyes, indicating that they did not understand.
Shen Qingyu has only been away from the capital for a little over a month, so how did she end up fleeing?
"Who is causing this chaos? Your Majesty, I am willing to serve as your vanguard!" Shen Zhongyi solemnly bowed his hand, expressing his loyalty.
Consort Rong slapped His Majesty the Emperor's arm: "You're talking nonsense! Be careful not to frighten Qingyu!"
His Majesty the Emperor then told the truth.
It turns out that Cheng Ping's unusual behavior last time had stirred up the ulterior motives of some princes who were lurking beneath the calm surface.
Prince Gong was the second son of the late Imperial Concubine. Because of his mother's death, he always showed great filial piety and respect, and was thus granted the title of Prince Gong.
His Majesty the Emperor originally thought he was quite well-behaved and didn't think much of it. However, Cheng Ping's trouble-making this time inadvertently exposed Prince Gong's true colors.
Following this lead, His Majesty the Emperor discovered that not only Prince Gong, but also Prince Heng, were secretly contacting ministers and engaging in various underhanded activities.
When His Majesty realized something was wrong, he had three options.
Either strike swiftly and decisively, nipping any attempt to rebel in the bud before they are ready.
Alternatively, we can divide and conquer them one by one, and deal with them individually.
Alternatively, one could patiently wait for the two princes to fight to the death, and then place the victor on the throne.
However, since His Majesty ascended the throne, less than a year has passed, and he has already killed one Prince Cheng. If he were to kill an adult prince as well, it would inevitably make people feel that he is heartless and cruel.
Adding to the matter of Cheng Ping, he felt a rare pang of compassion, and he truly couldn't bring himself to harm these two adult children.
Fine, I'll just give them the stage and let them fight it out to the death. Then I'll step in and clean up the mess.
So, on a dark and windy night, His Majesty the Emperor left behind several imperial edicts, made some arrangements, and then quietly led Consort Rong out of the capital.
"Xiao'er, do you think my arrangement is feasible?"
Qi Yunxiao lowered his eyes and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty's arrangements are naturally excellent."
Anyway, it has nothing to do with me, I just need to flatter him.
His Majesty the Emperor suddenly said, "Actually, when I gave Cheng Ping the imperial genealogy, I was thinking, why not include you and the children in the genealogy as well..."
Everyone was shocked!
What does this mean?
Qi Yunxiao sighed, got up, and knelt down.
Shen Qingyu was startled: What? Is something going to happen?
She had no choice but to follow her husband's lead and kneel down with difficulty.
Consort Rong was also startled, staring wide-eyed at His Majesty the Emperor, and even forgot to help Shen Qingyu up.
Shen Qingyu knelt down.
My knees hurt so much.
Qi Yunxiao said in a deep voice, "I dare not hope for such a thing. I am unworthy."
"You are not unworthy at all. You are also my child. If I say you are worthy, then you are worthy!" His Majesty the Emperor suddenly declared domineeringly.
Shen Qingyu: What?!
Shen Zhongyi and his wife: "..."
Qi Yunxiao wasn't surprised at all; he clearly already knew, but hadn't told anyone.
"If Your Majesty were to include me in the imperial genealogy, how should the historians record it?"
The historian recorded: The prince of yesteryear, now His Majesty, not only stole his subject's wife, but also made him a father before the subject had even divorced him!
Emperor, aren't you afraid of being drowned in the spittle of future generations?!
His Majesty the Emperor's face darkened: "This is not your concern! Just tell me whether you are willing or not."
After a moment of silence, Qi Yunxiao spoke frankly: "From a son's perspective, I naturally hope to be recognized as a member of the family. I also long for the day when I can call my own father 'Dad'..."
"However, given the current situation, if you were to include me in the imperial genealogy, it would make the court even more unstable, which would not be a good thing for Your Majesty."
“Now I understand that the reason why my business has been so successful all these years and why I was able to take over the business left by my mother is largely because you have been helping me behind the scenes.”
“I have three children and a wife now, so I don’t feel lonely anymore. You don’t need to feel guilty and feel you should make it up to me…”
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