Chapter 559 Good News
When the queen heard this, her eyes turned red and her voice was choked with sobs.
"Your Majesty, I understand your difficulties. We were young and affectionate, married for so many years, and have been together for so many years. How could I wish for Your Majesty to be embarrassed? However, as a mother, I must protect my child. Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's behavior of buying and selling official positions is all due to my poor guidance. I beg Your Majesty to punish him severely and spare his life."
Seeing this, Emperor Tianyuan had no choice but to stand up and personally help the queen.
"Empress, I must think carefully about this matter. Although I hold power, this world should belong to everyone. The Crown Prince's actions have affected the interests of the people. He has bought and sold official positions, supported corrupt officials, and made life difficult for the local people. I find it difficult to forgive all of this. You and I have been married for many years, and I don't want you to be sad. However, the Crown Prince's actions are before us, and as his parents, you and I must face them."
Upon hearing this, the Queen looked up at Emperor Tianyuan's face.
"Your Majesty, my father is already old. Can you please let him go home? He is suffering in the Dali Temple prison. I am afraid for my father..."
Emperor Tianyuan spoke upon hearing this.
"I have already instructed the people in the Dali Temple not to torture your father. Queen, I have done my best. I am the Son of Heaven, not just your husband."
Upon hearing this, the Queen wanted to continue pleading, but when she looked up, she saw the determination in Emperor Tianyuan's eyes, and she could no longer utter the words of pleading.
"I understand. It's my fault. I've caused Your Majesty trouble. I'll take my leave."
Looking at the Queen's back as she bowed and left, Emperor Tianyuan felt helpless.
Holding the door frame and stepping out of the threshold, the queen looked at the sky outside, her heart was gloomy. She wondered how she could save the prince and the Hua family.
Suddenly a voice sounded.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
When the queen looked up, she saw Concubine De in gorgeous clothes.
"It's Concubine De. Get up. Why are you here? The Emperor is very busy at this moment and I'm afraid he doesn't have time to see you."
Defei spoke appropriately.
"Yes, thank you, Queen."
Then he glanced at the imperial study.
"I came to the Imperial Study today because I have great news to tell His Majesty. I think His Majesty will meet me after hearing the eunuch's message."
The queen sneered when she heard this.
"Oh, the Emperor is currently preoccupied with matters concerning the previous dynasty. I wonder what good news Concubine De has here?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine De smiled and spoke.
"I dare not rashly comment on matters of the previous dynasty, but as the head of the Four Concubines, I will also take good care of the sisters in the harem. Look, Liang Cairen in my palace has been complaining about being very tired for the past two days. I summoned the imperial physician to examine her today, and guess what, Your Majesty? Liang Cairen is actually a month pregnant. She had a son right after entering the palace. What a blessing! We can't even envy her."
Someone was actually pregnant. The queen was surprised at first, then she looked at Concubine De and felt inexplicably suffocated. She thought of the evidence of the prince's crime of buying and selling official positions, which was presented by the second prince. The queen couldn't help but speak.
"This is indeed a happy event, but a child in this palace must be born to be considered a happy event. Don't let your joy be in vain. Concubine De must tell Concubine Liang to take good care of her child."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De did not think that the Queen's sarcasm was unexpected. If it were any other time, she could still pretend, but now the Prince's affairs have been spread throughout the harem and everyone knows about it. The Queen is probably going to have a headache.
"Thank you, Empress, for your advice. As the head of the Four Concubines and the head mistress of Jing'an Palace, I will naturally take good care of the people in my palace. After all, I gave birth to the Second Prince myself, so I have some experience. I will definitely pass it on to Concubine Liang and ensure that they are safe and sound."
In the past, Concubine De was always respectful and yielding to her, but now she was actually being arrogant and making sarcastic remarks to her. The Queen looked at Concubine De coldly.
"Oh, Concubine De is indeed different now. I have a new respect for you. You have contributed to the pregnancy of the concubines in your palace. However, if you are complacent just because you have a little credit for taking care of the concubines, it makes me feel that I have overestimated you in the past."
Concubine De smiled slightly and bowed modestly.
"I am only fulfilling my duty. What I should truly thank is the emperor's broad grace, which allows the sisters in the harem the opportunity to contribute to the royal family. I will go and report this good news to the emperor immediately. I am sure that the emperor will be very pleased to hear it."
The Queen's expression turned completely cold upon hearing this, but Concubine De had already turned around and walked towards the Imperial Study with Nanny He.
The Queen also had no time to argue with Concubine De. She had to return to the palace as soon as possible to find a way to contact someone to save the Prince and the Hua family.
Just as the queen was leaving angrily with her people, Defei turned around and looked at her, "Queen, things have changed over time. You have been sitting firmly in the harem all these years. It's time for you to experience the feeling of helplessness."
Then he spoke to the young eunuch at the door.
"Eunuch, please inform the Emperor that Concubine Liang is pregnant. I have come here to share the good news."
There had not been such a happy event in the harem for many years. When the eunuch heard it, he smiled and spoke hurriedly.
"This is indeed a great joyous event. I will go in and report it right away. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty."
At this time, Emperor Tianyuan was looking worriedly at the memorial on the desk requesting the dethronement of the crown prince.
The young eunuch came in and bowed respectfully, with a look of joy on his face.
"Your Majesty, I congratulate Your Majesty. Congratulations to Your Majesty."
Zhao Ping spoke hurriedly upon seeing this.
"Blind man, don't you see that the emperor is busy? How dare you say anything?"
Emperor Tianyuan's face was already filled with anger at this time.
"I want to hear what kind of joy it is."
The young eunuch spoke hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, it was Consort De who requested an audience outside. Consort De asked me to tell Your Majesty that I am pregnant."
Upon hearing this, the gloom on Emperor Tianyuan's face disappeared.
"Pregnant? Are you serious?"
The young eunuch responded hurriedly.
"That's what Consort De just said."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan glanced at Zhao Ping.
"Zhao Ping, please ask Concubine De to come in and answer your question."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Ping hurriedly spoke respectfully.
"yes."
Then walked outside.
Soon, Concubine De came in and paid her respects.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
Emperor Tianyuan glanced at her.
"Well, get up. I just heard that Concubine Liang is pregnant? Is this true?"
When Concubine De heard this, there was joy in the corners of her eyes.
"Of course it's true. How could I dare to lie to Your Majesty? There hasn't been such a happy event in the palace for so many years. The imperial physician just made the diagnosis, and I couldn't wait to tell Your Majesty the good news."
Emperor Tianyuan smiled and spoke upon hearing this.
"This is indeed a happy event. How is Consort Liang now?"
Defei spoke hurriedly.
"She's been complaining about being exhausted these past few days, so I've just told her to rest. I've already had her favorite dishes prepared for dinner. However, she's still young, and having just gotten pregnant, she'd like Your Majesty to visit her. So, I'm here to tell Your Majesty the good news, and also to invite Your Majesty to have dinner with Concubine Liang. I'm sure Concubine Liang will be delighted to have Your Majesty by her side, and it'll be good for the baby too."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan glanced at the disturbing memorials on the table and then stood up.
"Forget it, these people are annoying me. I will go back to the palace with you. I will sit with you for a while, and then I will go to have dinner with Liang Cairen."
Defei was delighted when she heard this, but she spoke magnanimously.
"I would like to thank Your Majesty on behalf of Concubine Liang first. Your Majesty is busy with many things every day, and your time is precious. I will not waste Your Majesty's time. Your Majesty should spend some time with Concubine Liang. The heir is the most important thing."
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