Duanmu Shenghua naturally couldn't say anything to Duanmu Qingxin: "Xin'er, you just need to know that I, Duanmu Shenghua, will always stand by your side, no matter what!"
The word "heart" brought tears to Duanmu Qingxin's eyes.
She stared blankly at Duanmu Shenghua, suddenly having the illusion that she was her own mother.
In the past, the Empress would always wear a veil or mask. Actually, the Empress's eyebrows and features are very similar to the Empress's. If she wore a mask or veil, she would really look like the Empress.
Her mother used to treat her just as well, but unfortunately, it was all ruined by that bastard Duanmu Xuening.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Duanmu Qingxin looked at Duanmu Shenghua with emotion, and suddenly promised, "If I really ascend the throne in the future, I will definitely not mistreat Your Majesty."
She knew that she couldn't possibly defeat the Empress Dowager on her own; she could only rely on her aunt's help.
She also knew that seventy percent of the military power in Xiliang was currently in the hands of her imperial aunt. If her imperial aunt fully supported her, then she would definitely be the one to sit on the throne of Xiliang!
Duanmu Shenghua smiled and said, "Then it's settled. I will definitely help you become the crown prince!"
Duanmu Shenghua's assurance instantly put Duanmu Qingxin at ease.
She will not lose, and she absolutely cannot let that bastard Duanmu Xuening ride on her head!
After comforting Duanmu Qingxin, Duanmu Shenghua wanted to go into the inner palace to see Xiao Jincheng, at least to reassure him and tell him not to worry about Xin'er.
But as soon as they arrived at the inner palace, they were stopped again by the Imperial Guards.
Duanmu Shenghua narrowed her eyes coldly.
She's deliberately preventing her from seeing him. Does she still care about him?
The mere thought that she and Xiao Jincheng were a legitimate married couple, and that she could even favor Xiao Jincheng at any time, instantly stirred up jealousy in Duanmu Shenghua's heart.
Duanmu Junyu, she can't keep her any longer!
Duanmu Shenghua angrily flung her sleeves and turned to leave.
Just as Duanmu Shenghua left, a shadow guard reported to Duanmu Junyu: "Your Majesty, Prince Hui just went to see the Second Prince, and afterwards she wanted to enter the inner palace, but she was stopped by the Imperial Guards."
Duanmu Junyu was not surprised at all; she would announce the Crown Prince of Xiliang at the morning court tomorrow. Duanmu Qingxin and Duanmu Shenghua must be anxious; even if Duanmu Qingxin didn't go to Duanmu Shenghua, Duanmu Shenghua would definitely go to Duanmu Qingxin.
As for Xiao Jincheng, he was obviously much more docile than Duanmu Shenghua.
In fact, during this period, she also wanted to test Xiao Jincheng. After all, he was her lawfully wedded husband. If he really behaved himself, she would give him a way out out of consideration for their past relationship.
There's also Duanmu Qingxin. She might not know anything about it, and although she doesn't like her either, she might give her a way out because she's of royal blood from Xiliang and because of Xiao Jincheng.
As for Duanmu Shenghua, no matter what she does or gives up on later, there is only one outcome for her.
She couldn't pretend that nothing had happened in the past. Besides, she was going to hand over the throne of Xiliang to Ning'er in the future. She couldn't keep such a venomous snake like Duanmu Shenghua around, so that she could have the potential to harm Ning'er!
Duanmu Junyu solemnly instructed the shadow guards: "Keep an eye on her. She should be making a move soon. Also, don't give her a chance to see Xiao Jincheng!"
Given Duanmu Shenghua's personality, she would never allow herself to not make Duanmu Qingxin the crown prince. Therefore, once the announcement of the crown prince is made tomorrow, she will definitely think of another way.
This time, she would never let her go, no matter what!
Twenty years have passed; it's long overdue for them to make a decision!
"Yes," the shadow guard replied and immediately withdrew.
Duanmu Junyu carefully wrote an imperial edict and affixed it with the seal of the Western Liang state.
The next morning, before dawn, Duanmu Junyu got up.
Su Xuening, who was next door, also got up early and put on the princess's auspicious dress from yesterday.
When Duanmu Junyu came out, she saw that Su Xuening was already waiting for her outside, and couldn't help but smile and ask, "Are you used to getting up so early?"
Su Xuening smiled sheepishly: "It's alright."
Actually, Xiao Bao needs to be fed every two hours. Because I feed her myself, she is usually awake by this time.
It's fine for her to get up at this hour to attend court, but she's just worried about Xiaobao.
However, she had just fed the baby and then took the baby to her mother.
Xiao Bao can sleep for two hours after drinking milk, so her going to court shouldn't affect him. Besides, with her mother taking care of him, she feels at ease.
"Let's go."
Duanmu Junyu then took Su Xuening to the Western Liang court.
When the two arrived, all the civil and military officials were already there.
Duanmu Shenghua and Duanmu Qingxin also arrived, and the two stood at the forefront of the officials on both sides.
"His Majesty has arrived! His Highness has arrived!"
Hearing the announcements outside, Duanmu Qingxin felt very uneasy.
She used to be the Crown Prince, and she was the only princess of Xiliang. But now there is another Duanmu Xuening. What's most hateful is that she is older than her and has taken away her title of Crown Prince!
When the others in the court heard that His Majesty had indeed brought the newly appointed Crown Prince to court today, they all looked towards the entrance.
Duanmu Junyu led Duanmu Xuening into the main hall.
The two, one dressed in a bright yellow phoenix robe and the other in a royal princess's auspicious attire, looked almost identical, immediately attracting the attention of everyone present.
They look so alike! With such similar appearances, there's absolutely no reason to doubt the prince's identity.
Anyone with eyes can see that this prince is definitely His Majesty's biological son.
Seeing Su Xuening's face, which was almost identical to Duanmu Junyu's, Duanmu Qingxin was also driven mad with jealousy.
Why is it that, even though they were both born to the same mother, she looks so much like her!
And that little bastard looks exactly like the Queen Mother. Both siblings look so much like the Queen Mother, so why does she only resemble her by a tiny bit?
If it weren't for the resemblance between her and her mother's features, she herself would have doubted whether she was truly her mother's biological daughter!
Duanmu Junyu ascended the jade steps and sat on the phoenix chair.
Su Xuening stood with Duanmu Qingxin, and to her left.
This infuriated Duanmu Qingxin, but she couldn't retaliate because Duanmu Xuening was now the eldest princess and her elder sister!
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects! Long live the Emperor!"
After Duanmu Junyu sat down, all the officials knelt down to pay their respects.
Su Xuening also knelt down, just like them.
This was her first time attending court. Although she had never attended before, her mother had sent an official to give her many instructions, so she was not expected to be impolite.
"All of you, rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Duanmu Junyu glanced at all the officials present: "You have repeatedly tried to isolate the Crown Prince before, so today is the perfect day to do just that!"
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