"Your Majesty, is this Consort Qin, who is currently pregnant?"
"Considering that she is carrying the emperor's child, let's take her back to the palace and let her reflect on her actions in seclusion."
The Empress Dowager's weathered voice slowly rose.
"Guards, take Consort Qin away at this time!"
Li Shengyuan gave the order in a cold voice.
The crowd discussed and pointed fingers as they watched Consort Qin being led away in tears.
They all shook their heads.
Li Shengyuan immediately ordered a silence.
This silenced everyone.
"Your Majesty, you haven't commented on Consort Mi Hui and Consort Yu's performances yet."
"Unpredictable, exquisite and wondrous, this is the first time I have ever seen anything like it."
"Good, reward me handsomely!" The emperor laughed heartily, and with a wave of his hand, two more large chests of rare treasures were brought up, along with a chest full of gold.
Everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.
Mi Shan bowed and thanked them, and together with Bai Lingyu, they were about to leave.
The sound of iron hooves thundering behind them rang out.
I turned around and looked.
A large, imposing army came forward, and the man at the head of the group dismounted.
Wearing silver armor, he stood tall and imposing.
He quickly stepped forward and knelt down.
"Your subject, Li Xuanche,"
Greetings to Father King and Mother Queen, Greetings to Grandmother!
Mi Shan was taken aback, lowered her eyes and stared, a look of surprise flashing across her face.
He is none other than the eldest prince, Li Xuanche, who is currently on a distant expedition.
"Xuanche, get up quickly and come to your grandmother. My dear grandson, it's been so long since I've seen you."
“Grandmother…” Li Xuanche smiled and stepped forward quickly.
Grandparents and grandchildren embraced each other.
Mi Shan raised an eyebrow slightly as she looked at him.
This eldest prince is certainly quite flamboyant and high-profile.
He enters the palace without removing his military uniform and even leads troops on horseback. Why doesn't the emperor say anything to him?
Instead, he looked at her with doting eyes.
The Empress couldn't help but hold his hand and wipe away his sweat.
"My child, you've suffered so much at the border. Look at you, covered in sweat, and with wounds on your face..."
"Your return looking like this truly breaks your mother's heart."
After the empress finished speaking, she choked up and kept raising her hand to wipe away her tears.
"Mother, don't cry, your child has returned safely, hasn't he?"
"And we even caught up with this festive banquet."
Li Xuanche has a clear and refreshing voice, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and an arrogant and haughty expression.
He is clearly a very confident person.
"Quickly, give my son a seat!"
Li Shengyuan boldly gave the order.
"Place it right next to me!"
Upon hearing this, the civil and military officials couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
Prince Rui couldn't help but turn his head.
He glanced at Li Changyu's expression.
Seeing that his second brother was still calmly drinking.
There was no resentment in his eyes or brows.
Calm as a mannequin, devoid of emotion.
"Second brother, you're really good at tolerating things. Father and Mother are too biased."
"But it doesn't matter, in my heart you will always be the Crown Prince!"
"The only brother I truly respect!"
"...Shut up, drink yours." Li Changyu ignored him, her cold eyes remaining calm.
Although he didn't seem to care on the surface, he couldn't help but raise his eyes and glance at the high hall.
Seeing his mother holding Li Xuanche's hand tightly, reluctant to let go, with tears streaming down her face.
The heartache in his eyes was something he couldn't fake.
He couldn't help but frown.
A hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.
That's ridiculous.
A biological son cannot compare to the son of a deceased ex-wife.
It sounds absurd to say it out loud.
Fortunately, he wasn't the real Li Changyu, otherwise, how much pain would he be in right now?
Many sympathetic glances were cast from those around them.
There was mockery, sighs, and even deep agreement.
"This arrangement is correct. The eldest prince has fought for the country in the east and west! Since his coming-of-age ceremony, he has been able to take charge on his own!"
"His achievements have long surpassed those of the Crown Prince!"
"Not to mention this seat, I think even the position of Crown Prince should be relinquished and given to the First Prince!"
"Bullshit!"
"Has the Crown Prince never led an expedition?"
"If I hadn't risked my life to shield the Emperor from a knife and been seriously injured, I wouldn't have had to temporarily step down to guard the dynasty!"
"Moreover, the Crown Prince holds a noble position, representing the dignity of the nation, and is proficient in both literary and military arts!"
"Over the years, I don't know how many problems I have solved for the Yue Kingdom. Just by devising strategies to control floods, I have saved hundreds of thousands of lives!"
"You're not going to say a word about this, are you!"
"When it comes to leading troops to kill enemies, the Crown Prince may not lose to the First Prince! Besides, that little brat over there has already been subdued by the Prince of Pingxi. He's just a bunch of bandits still causing trouble. Anyone could easily wipe him out."
"All you do is talk, if you're so capable, you do it yourself!"
"Stop arguing, can't you see the Emperor's face has darkened?"
Someone muttered something under their breath.
The crowd calmed down, shut their mouths, and sat up straight.
The emperor took a deep breath and said gently, "My two beloved consorts, you may leave now."
"The banquet continues, musicians, play your music!"
Mi Shan and Bai Lingyu bowed.
He was about to leave.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stood up,
There were two black arrows.
It pierced through the blossoms, shooting from a great distance.
Aiming straight at the back of their heads.
They were clearly there to take their lives!
Bai Lingyu is a fox demon, so she can naturally sense danger early and turn her head to avoid it.
Mi Shan wasn't so lucky; she was about to be hit by an arrow.
Those around her were shocked and rushed forward to protect her.
Achan leaped onto the stage.
Li Changyu moved even faster, taking two steps onto the stage and pulling Mi Shan into his arms.
The arrow grazed Mi Shan's forehead.
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