Emperor Yuming has passed away, and the Yu Kingdom is about to undergo a dynastic change. He didn't have many sons, making this matter particularly difficult. The difficulty lies in the fact that Emperor Yuming died suddenly, without designating an heir apparent, let alone issuing an edict of abdication.
The most complicated relationship is between the Regent and the Fourth Prince.
The Regent was the eldest son of the Emperor and held the power to oversee the country, with many court officials submitting to him. The Fourth Prince, on the other hand, was born of the legitimate wife, Empress Xiaozhen, who had a deep and loving relationship with Emperor Yuming. Emperor Yuming valued him the most during his lifetime, so many ministers also felt that he was more reliable.
Unfortunately, he lost his masculinity and became a eunuch, which made the voices in the court support the regent even louder.
Needless to say, Prince Xu and the Third and Fifth Princes were completely out of favor, with one having gone insane and the other two being utterly ignored.
However, some ambitious ministers wanted to bring the Fifth Prince back and install him as a "puppet emperor." But the success rate was too low, and many new officials were unaware of the Fifth Prince's existence, so they gave up the idea.
The regent seemed to be in a difficult position. Judging from his behavior, he seemed to want to step down and return to his residence, which drew the obstruction of many court officials.
The fourth prince, who had always respected him, became distant after being castrated. He turned a deaf ear to the matter of his resignation and even began to attend to political affairs.
Empress Xiaozhen and Consort Qin, who should have been in charge of the overall situation, remained oblivious to the outside world. One dutifully guarded the imperial tomb, while the other quietly observed the national mourning. The two women, who had been fighting for many years, finally presented a unique harmony.
And this city of the Son of Heaven finally began to descend into chaos.
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Qin Xi's belly became increasingly prominent, and her morning sickness worsened, to the point where she vomited more than she ate.
For months, not only had she been unable to sleep well night after night, but even Lu Huai had developed dark circles under his eyes. Besides the unbearable urge, there was also worry for her.
Sure enough, not long after drinking the nourishing soup and lying down, Qin Xi started vomiting again, feeling utterly dizzy and disoriented.
Lu Huai frowned, gently patted her back, and wiped her mouth. "Why are you suffering like this?"
Qin Xi looked a little weak, and she smiled apologetically, "I don't know either. Otherwise, I'll stay in the guest room tomorrow. That way you can get some rest."
Lu Huai glanced at her with displeasure, "You always like to talk nonsense."
Qin Xi smiled slightly, pursing her lips.
"We should still find a doctor to take a look tomorrow. Maybe he can find a way." His brows were furrowed tightly, which made Qin Qi a little anxious.
She reached out and touched his brow. "Don't frown, it makes my stomach hurt."
As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly relaxed, then pursed his thin lips and asked anxiously, "How is it? Are you feeling better?"
Qin Xi covered her mouth, unable to suppress a smile, "Yeah, much better."
Lu Huai: "That's good."
Lying down again, Lu Huai gently placed his hand on her slightly protruding belly and touched it softly.
"You little rascal, I'm your father. You better behave yourself in your mother's belly. She's too busy worrying about your father to care about you... Stop bothering her, you hear me? Otherwise, when you come out, I'll show you why flowers are so red."
He kept rambling on and on, making Qin Xi a little sleepy. Since becoming pregnant, she had always been very sleepy, as if she could never wake up.
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