Chapter 556 Uprooting
Liang Ruxia's expression instantly became complicated when she heard this. In this harem, the importance of offspring is unparalleled, especially for a concubine like her who has just arrived and has a shallow foundation. If she can take this opportunity to consolidate her position and even bring glory to the family, it will undoubtedly be a great opportunity. However, this road is not smooth and is full of unknowns and risks.
"Aunt, this medicine...is there really no problem?"
Liang Ruxia asked cautiously, her eyes full of worry.
Concubine De gently patted the back of her hand to comfort her.
"Don't worry, this medicine was specially found by Mother. It was used many years ago and is very effective and safe. Besides, we are family. How could I possibly harm you? However, you must remember that this matter is between you and me and must not be disclosed to anyone else. Once successful, you will be the emperor's treasure and the pride of the Liang family."
The temptation was too great, but she was also afraid, Liang Ruxia said with hesitation.
"Aunt, after taking this medicine, even if I'm pregnant, my belly is empty. If I don't give birth to a child after ten months, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor. I'm afraid that it would also bring trouble to the Liang family."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De smiled and comforted her.
"You silly child, with your aunt here, what are you afraid of? This child is naturally impossible to give birth to. When there is a certain opportunity, abort this child. Then you can make the emperor feel sorry for you, and I am afraid your position will rise even higher."
Liang Ruxia was silent for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons. Finally, she made up her mind, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.
"Aunt, Ruxia is willing to give it a try, but aunt, Ruxia doesn't know anything in the palace, so she will have to rely on you to protect her from now on."
Upon hearing this, Defei spoke soothingly.
"Don't worry, with your aunt here, not only will you be fine, you'll also be blessed with wealth and glory. When the time comes, your aunt will ask the Emperor to allow your biological parents to visit you. You might even be able to use this opportunity to ask for an imperial decree for your biological mother, and then she'll be protected."
If she had been a little hesitant before, Liang Ruxia has now completely decided to give it a try.
"Aunt, Ruxia will do her best."
A special private room in Yuemanting.
Yun Qingrui looked at Jun Moye with concern on his face.
"Aye, are you all okay with the assassin incident? Why didn't you send anyone to tell me?"
Seeing Yun Qingrui's worry, Jun Moye spoke with a smile.
"Brother Qingrui, don't worry. We are all fine. I don't take little assassins seriously. Besides, Chuchu is very good at martial arts. I am now protected by my wife."
Upon hearing this, Yun Qingrui looked at the two of them again.
"I'm glad you're okay. I heard people talking about you being frightened and sick in bed, and I couldn't help but worry."
Su Hanchu smiled and spoke when he saw this.
"Brother Qingrui is worried and confused. If Ah Ye wasn't bedridden, how could we continue to stay in the Imperial City?"
Yun Qingrui nodded after hearing this.
"I'm glad you're all okay."
Then he looked at Jun Moye.
"At court this morning, the Second Prince presented evidence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince buying and selling official positions. The entire court was shocked. Ah Ye, you two really played a good game."
Jun Moye smiled and spoke upon hearing this.
"Brother Qingrui, nothing can be hidden from me. With all that evidence, I don't think the Crown Prince will be able to turn things around this time."
Upon hearing this, Yun Qingrui picked up the teacup and spoke with a smile.
"It's not just the Crown Prince who can't turn things around. The Emperor has always been suspicious, which is why the other princes below him haven't made much of a name for themselves in recent years. Now, His Royal Highness the Second Prince has presented evidence of the Crown Prince selling official positions in front of the entire court. Under pressure from the entire court, the Emperor has been able to punish the Crown Prince in public. Although he hasn't been completely deposed yet, it will be harder than climbing to the sky for the Crown Prince to turn things around."
"Furthermore, the Emperor privately instructed the Second Prince and the Dali Temple to investigate this case together. Now that the case has been exposed, I'm afraid the Emperor has already formed a grudge against the Second Prince."
Jun Moye held the teacup in his hand as he heard this, a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes.
"It's best if he has an opinion. This is just the beginning. I lost my parents when I was young, so he should also understand the feeling of seeing someone die young."
Yun Qingrui looked at Jun Moye with heartache when he heard this. He was only seventeen when he was exiled, not even an adult. He had suffered hardships along the way and had also experienced the death of both his parents. How miserable he must have been at that time.
"Aye, I know that the hatred for killing your father is irreconcilable, but you have come this far, step by step, through so many hardships, and it is thanks to your virtuous wife who has been by your side. You can't just hold on to this hatred in your heart, understand?"
Upon hearing this, Jun Moye turned his head and looked at Su Hanchu who was sitting next to him with eyes full of tenderness.
"Thank you, Brother Qingrui, for reminding me. I will never let Chuchu down in this life."
Yun Qingrui then nodded.
"Aye, the Crown Prince is already at the end of his rope. If we slowly control him for a while, his path to becoming Crown Prince will be over. Furthermore, given his physical condition, if we wait patiently, he might pass away someday. Why are you so anxious to pull him down?"
Jun Moye spoke thoughtfully after hearing this.
"I'm naturally aware of Jun Moxu's condition, but Brother Qingrui, the most powerful faction of the Crown Prince isn't the Crown Prince, but the Empress and the Hua family behind him. The Hua family's power is complex, and the Third Prince and his mother have always been dependent on the Empress. Even without the Crown Prince, the Empress will support the Third Prince. So we have to seize the opportunity while the Crown Prince still has hope and force the Empress into a state of panic. She'll only make mistakes when she's anxious. Only when both mother and son are completely overthrown can we eradicate them completely."
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