Helian Jue didn't speak, but simply extended his hand.
The urgency in his eyes betrayed his true feelings; he was not as calm as he appeared.
The three paper tubes are similar in size, all about the size of an index finger.
Helian Jue took it in his hand, examined it carefully, and then picked out a paper tube with an "x" mark.
This was Xie Yuan's unique mark, and although Helian Jue didn't quite understand it, he remembered it deeply.
Helian Jue unscrewed the lid and took out the strip of paper from the paper tube.
Unfold it gently and examine it closely.
Then, a smile bloomed on Helian Jue's usually aloof and cold face.
He was already very handsome, and when he smiled, it was as if flowers were blooming, incredibly radiant.
The fourth prince was somewhat shocked: The eldest brother actually laughed? He can actually laugh?
Good heavens, who could have written this letter?
What was written in the letter?
The fourth prince, his mind full of gossip, racked his brains.
For some reason, he thought of his "random thoughts" from yesterday.
Unable to contain himself, he blurted out, "Brother, is it that sister-in-law has some good news?"
No way! It can't be such a coincidence!
He had only thought about Xie Yuan yesterday that she could become the Queen Mother by virtue of her son's status, but today Helian Jue was all smiles.
Aside from Xie Yuan's pregnancy, the Fourth Prince couldn't think of any other happy event that could elicit such a reaction from the usually aloof Helian Jue!
His smile was radiant, even a little silly.
Just like the Second Prince, who looked incredibly foolish when he first learned that his favorite concubine was pregnant!
"Um?"
Helian Jue was enjoying himself when he suddenly heard his silly younger brother's loud voice.
He looked up at the Fourth Prince and said, "You're quite clever this time!"
I was praised, praised by my cheap older brother who is known for his sharp tongue.
Logically, the fourth prince should be happy.
But what does "this time" mean?
Could it be that he was stupid all along, and only became smart this one time?
The fourth prince silently grumbled a little.
Princess Xu's face lit up with surprise and delight, "Is Sister Yuan pregnant?"
As a woman and a daughter-in-law of the royal family, Princess Xu understood Xie Yuan perfectly and shared a deep empathy for him, feeling that they were both "fellow sufferers in the same boat."
Sister A-Yuan has been married for two years, but there is still no good news.
Fortunately, she wasn't in the capital; otherwise, those rumors would have been incredibly hurtful.
The King of Yue's great cause was beginning to take shape, and it was time to find a successor.
If Sister Yuan has no children, wouldn't all her hard work just go to some illegitimate son?
Thank goodness!
Sister Ayuan is pregnant. Even if it's not a son this time, she will definitely give birth to the heir of the royal family in the future.
"That's right! This matter was supposed to be kept secret, but I didn't expect Xiao Si to be so clever and actually guessed it correctly!"
Helian Jue tried his best to maintain his aloof and cold crown prince persona, but he was in such a good mood that the corners of his mouth kept turning up uncontrollably.
After trying several times, Helian Jue simply stopped pretending.
I just laughed!
Loneliness is happiness!
Who can do anything to me?
He and Ayuan had a child, and they would become a family completely connected by blood!
The ice that had surrounded Helian Jue for years seemed to begin to melt at this moment.
His eyes were smiling, and joy emanated from his very being.
As the younger brother of a vengeful spirit, the Fourth Prince was both surprised and somewhat resentful when he saw Helian Jue like this.
Hmph, so what if he's going to be a father? It's nothing special.
In a few days, the princess and I will have a child!
What are you so smug about? You were just a kid, what are you so proud of?
Furthermore, is having a child always a good thing?
You are now infected with miasma, and your fate is unknown.
Princess Xie, on the other hand, has always been a capable woman.
She also possessed an ambition that most women did not have.
It was one thing if she didn't have children in the past, but now that she has your son, she can definitely "gain status because of her son"!
It's really not fair to blame the Fourth Prince for thinking so badly of people.
He was a prince and grew up in the treacherous inner palace.
From Empress Ashina to the lowest-ranking palace maid, which of them was simple and kind?
For the sake of power, they would not only scheme against other women, but they would even abandon their husbands!
"Helian Huang, what are you saying?!"
Just as the Fourth Prince was lost in thought, a cold and piercing rebuke suddenly rang in his ears!
The fourth prince suddenly came to his senses and first saw his princess's speechless and worried expression.
Princess Xu: ...Of course I'm speechless. How could my own prince be so stupid as to blurt out all his messy conspiracy theories?
He could have just thought it to himself, but he brazenly said it to Helian Jue.
Even if you're looking for death, you can't be this stupid.
However, Princess Xu felt that her prince probably did it on purpose.
He was so engrossed in his own thoughts that he couldn't control himself and blurted it out.
"What? What did I say?"
The fourth prince hadn't reacted yet, staring blankly at Helian Jue.
His given name is Huang.
However, people around him call him the Fourth Prince, the Fourth Prince, or the Prince of Yong.
It is extremely rare for people to call him by his full name, "Helian Huang".
Helian Jue called out like that, his voice filled with anger and gritted teeth.
The fourth prince was startled, and his already not-so-sharp mind became even more dull.
"Have you forgotten what you just said?"
What does "a mother's status rises with her son's" mean?
Helian Jue's eyes turned bloodshot.
He was so angry for two reasons. First, the Fourth Prince was too outspoken and dared to slander his A Yuan in such a way.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
