Chapter 5: Title
"Your Majesty, the rain has fallen from the sky, and the rainbow is a good sign. This is a sign from heaven. The birth of the Ninth Princess is a blessing for our Great Chu Kingdom!"
Meng Quande stared at the auspicious signs before him in amazement and began to speak.
Regardless of whether the old and cunning eunuch was telling the truth or not, he had seen the love that the Emperor of Chu had for Lu Xingwan. So at this moment, it was certainly not wrong for him to say something nice to him.
"Hahahaha, that's right, Wanwan's birth is God's greatest gift to me!"
The Great Chu Emperor naturally agreed with what Meng Quande said. He smiled happily and said, "Order it down. Everyone in Qingyun Palace should reward him handsomely!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The good mood of the Emperor of Chu only lasted until he reached the door of Yu's study.
The joy that Wanwan had just brought him suddenly vanished when he saw the figure standing at the door of Yu's study.
"See you, my brother!"
Prince Rong bowed respectfully to the Emperor of Great Chu.
"Stand up!" The Great Chu Emperor showed no emotion and went straight into Yu's study. He asked the Prince Rong who followed him in, "My brother, why are you here today?"
"Brother, I am here to ask about the vacancy of the leader of the Patrol Battalion."
Prince Rong did not notice the coldness in the eyes of the Emperor of Great Chu, but spoke boldly as always.
"Oh? Could it be that your Royal Brother has any good candidates to recommend?"
The Great Chu Emperor sneered in his heart and asked.
"I think Zuo Junyu is an excellent candidate."
Prince Rong had no doubts and spoke directly about his thoughts.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Great Chu felt even colder.
Zuo Junyu was none other than the disciple from Prince Rong's Palace.
The position of the patrol battalion leader is so important that he is responsible for the safety of the entire imperial city.
Prince Rong wanted to place his own people in this position, and his intention was self-evident.
If it were before today, with the trust and favor that the Great Chu Emperor had for Prince Rong, the position of a mere patrol battalion leader would not have been a big deal for him and he would have readily agreed to it.
But now, having just learned about his future from Wanwan, he naturally no longer thinks so.
Thinking of Wanwan, the Emperor of Great Chu could not help but smile. She was truly a fairy sent to him by God to protect the Great Chu Kingdom for thousands of years.
Wanwan: [Father, you really think too much. I don’t want to come here either.]
Seeing the Great Chu Emperor like this, King Rong couldn't help but laugh in his heart. His brother looked smart, but he was actually very stupid. Father, just wait and see, what's the point of passing the throne to your brother? In the end, the world is still in my pocket.
However...
"Since my brother has said so, the position of the leader of the patrol camp will be temporarily assumed by Zuo Junyu!"
Upon hearing this, Prince Rong was overjoyed: "Brother, you are wise!"
After achieving his goal, King Rong did not linger any longer. He flattered the Emperor of Great Chu a few times and then took his leave.
Looking at his back as he hurried away with an expression of unconcealed joy, the Great Chu Emperor narrowed his eyes coldly.
"Shadow One!"
"I'm here!" A figure appeared in Yu's study like a ghost.
"Personally investigate Prince Rong's recent whereabouts, especially where he has been and whether he has come into contact with any suspicious people."
"yes!"
Yingyi nodded in agreement, and then disappeared without a trace, just like when he came.
As the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Great Chu Emperor, he is the most loyal and his martial arts are rarely rivaled.
The Dragon Shadow Guards started the investigation, and soon, Prince Rong's recent whereabouts were presented to the Emperor of Great Chu without reservation.
The Emperor of Great Chu looked at the secret document held in front of him. Although he had been prepared in his heart, he was still furious at Prince Rong's rebellious behavior.
"This beast! Have I not been good enough to him? That he treats me like this?"
"His current position is second only to the emperor and above all others. Even the crown prince treats him with respect. With his ability, even if the throne is given to him, can he keep it if he has obtained it through dirty means?"
"You are so impatient for me to give up my throne!"
"I want to see how many of his followers there are in the court, and how capable my brother is!"
The furious Emperor of Great Chu did not immediately order people to capture Prince Rong.
Instead, he asked Yingyi to continue monitoring Prince Rong's movements.
Prince Rong did not know that his every move was under the eyes of the Emperor of Great Chu.
After successfully bringing the patrol camp under his command, he felt that the throne was beckoning towards him.
He became more and more restless and quickened the pace of winning over court officials.
In an instant, the situation in the court changed drastically.
Compared to the undercurrents in the previous dynasty, the harem was not peaceful either.
The auspicious sign from heaven when Lu Xingwan was born was naturally seen by many people.
Speaking of which, Lu Xingwan was lucky. Lady Rou arranged things so carefully, but Concubine Chen still gave birth to her safely. Not only that, she was also deeply loved by the emperor.
That noble lady, who was able to enter the palace and serve the emperor only because of her background in the Marquis Dingguo Mansion, turned out to be so ungrateful that she bribed the midwife and tried to murder Concubine Chen and Lu Xingwan.
The fact that Rou Guiren was beaten to death by a stick had naturally spread widely in the palace. It was said that the emperor did not even listen to her explanation, and even her mother's family did not escape the disaster. Although the concubines in the harem had long been accustomed to the emperor's violent temper, they were still shocked.
However, the emperor's action shocked a group of concubines. Those who were eyeing the position of empress did not dare to act rashly for a while.
Only in this way could Concubine Dechen be able to rest peacefully during her confinement.
The love that the Great Chu Emperor had for Lu Xingwan naturally did not escape the eyes of the many concubines in the harem.
As soon as the Emperor of Great Chu came to the court, he ran to Concubine Chen's Qingyun Palace.
Even though Concubine Chen could not sleep with him, he still chatted with her and teased Lu Xingwan at the same time.
Although the Emperor of Great Chu loved Concubine Chen, he did not dote on her exclusively. It was just that his daughter was a fairy after all, so of course he had to accompany her well.
And Lu Xingwan is naturally happy with it.
[It’s so good to be alive. I have a beautiful mother and a father who is an emperor. This kind of rich life is more comfortable than when I was cultivating immortals. It’s really a good life! ]
Lu Xingwan lay in the crib, watching her father and mother teasing her together, naturally waving her little feet, looking contented.
"My dear concubine, I am thinking of giving Wanwan a title. What do you think?" The Emperor of Great Chu was teasing Lu Xingwan's little feet and spoke to Concubine Chen.
Concubine Chen has always been low-key. When she heard the emperor say this, she opened her mouth to stop him, saying, "The eight princesses before Wanwan have no titles. If we only propose a title for Wanwan..."
The Great Chu Emperor did not care: "She is my daughter, I can do whatever I want with her."
Lu Xingwan in the cradle couldn't help waving his little hands.
[As expected of this fairy's father, he is so domineering. 】
Chen Fei heard her inner voice and couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart. This little girl...
When the Great Chu Emperor heard this, he was even more pleased. He waved his hand and said, "It's settled. My beloved concubine, please think about what title to give Wanwan."