She was not surprised by the ending of Consort Shu and Liu Bufan.
Whether it's faking a pregnancy or having an affair, it's a capital offense for them.
The emperor did not implicate their families, perhaps because he did not want the matter to escalate and damage the royal family's reputation, or perhaps because he was magnanimous and unwilling to make a fuss.
Regardless, with Shu Ziming dead, Gu Jiangli is one step closer to becoming Empress.
When she awoke from her illness, she was promoted from Consort Xian to Noble Consort Xian.
Gu Jiangli asked the emperor why he promoted her rank so easily.
The emperor simply said, "Because the only person I can trust now is my beloved concubine, I am willing to give all of this to you."
Gu Jiangli listened to the emperor's explanation and accepted it gladly.
At the same time, the emperor had moved almost all government affairs to the Yilan Palace.
My goal is to see her every day.
Judging from the emperor's expression when reading the memorials, the ministers in the court must have had a lot of complaints about his actions.
However, his solemn expression always vanished upon seeing Gu Jiangli.
Gu Jiangli would also advise him: "Your Majesty, the officials all believe that you should not transfer government affairs to me to handle. Perhaps their considerations are reasonable."
The emperor resolutely shook his head: "What reason do they have? They just think I will neglect state affairs because of beautiful women. I will show them with my actions that I will not neglect state affairs, nor will I mistreat beautiful women."
"It's just moving the memorials from the Hall of Mental Cultivation to the Hall of Rippling Waves. In the end, isn't it still me who approves them?"
"Where I approve it, and how I approve it, is it any of their business?"
Gu Jiangli then stopped trying to persuade him.
She knew that the emperor's ability to handle state affairs was extraordinary.
Otherwise, he could not have become the emperor who ruled the world at such a young age.
As time passed, the emperor indeed silenced his ministers with his actions, and fewer and fewer people opposed his decision.
He can indeed balance work and life without any problems.
He would even wait until night to secretly review memorials in order to take care of her during the day.
One night when Gu Jiangli was six months pregnant, she woke up in a daze and saw a faint candlelight.
Upon closer inspection, she realized that the emperor was reviewing memorials late at night.
To prevent the light from waking her, he used a large folding fan to block the candlelight.
Gu Jiangli smiled faintly and gazed at him from the bed for a long time.
She summoned the system in her mind.
“Zizai, I suddenly feel that the existence of your system makes a lot of sense. Such a man, although he is almost a fool when it comes to love, is one in a million when it comes to his career.”
"It would be a real shame if his excellent genes couldn't be passed on."
Yes, dear~ In the long river of history, the existence of some figures is essential. If Xiao Dingyuan hadn't rebelled and killed the previous emperor, ushering in a peaceful and prosperous era for the Great Xia Dynasty, the people would still be living in misery.
[Not only Xiao Dingyuan, but his descendants will also inherit his bravery and your strategic acumen, creating an even more prosperous new era for the world.]
Gu Jiangli laughed upon hearing this: "Oh? So, my unborn child will be a wise and benevolent ruler in the future?"
Dear friend, your child will leave a significant mark on the entire history of this world, not only as a wise ruler but also as a great emperor for all time.
[This is why the system has sent you to perform this task. The birth of certain individuals is essential to the entire world.]
And your unborn child will be an indispensable emperor in this world.
After hearing this, Gu Jiangli's smile faded.
"Is this the meaning of my being here?"
Yes, because the mission is nearing its end, I can tell you all of this. Without you and the system, Xiao Dingyuan would have passed away at the age of forty-five. At that time, since Xiao Dingyuan had no heir, the Great Xia Dynasty would have been inherited by his sister's child.
The dynasty will fall in two years.
The peaceful and tranquil life we enjoy today will vanish, replaced by fragmented territories, perpetual war and conflict, followed by famine and plague.
Even without natural disasters, the people continued to live a miserable life. They fled from place to place, without a fixed abode. This situation would continue for four hundred years.
However, these situations will be avoided after your child is born. His courage and resourcefulness will prevent any misfortune from occurring.
These are all results derived from repeated calculations and countless deductions by the system. Therefore, your arrival, my dear, is of great significance to this world and to Xiao Dingyuan.
Gu Jiangli remained silent for a long time, touching her protruding belly with her palm, feeling his heartbeat inside her.
Hearing what Zizai said, even she couldn't help but get excited.
This child sounds like a savior who will save the world.
He came into this world to bring a ray of light to it.
Her gaze was fixed on the emperor, who was still working.
The child has a share of his genes, but at least that bravery belongs to the child's father.
As if sensing her state of mind, the baby in her womb kicked suddenly.
Gu Jiangli immediately exclaimed in surprise, "Ah!"
The emperor barely had time to think before he rushed to the bedside.
"What's wrong? Where does it hurt?"
His concerned gaze made Gu Jiangli smile. "Your Majesty, I'm fine. It was the child who kicked me. This is the first time he's ever kicked me."
"Really? Let me hear it." He pressed his head against Gu Jiangli's stomach. "Let me hear if he kicked with any power. If he kicked with power, he'll definitely be a chubby little boy!"
Gu Jiangli laughed, "I wonder if he can do it again, but that last one was really powerful."
"Come, my son, kick it again for your father to hear?"
The emperor listened intently for a long time, and a bright smile appeared on his face whenever the child did something new and interesting.
Gu Jiangli suddenly realized that this emperor also did not live a long life; his life ended at the age of forty-five.
How old will your child be when you're 45?
Fourteen years old.
So this child will lose his father at the age of fourteen and become a king.
Thinking about this, the child seemed even more excited.
"My beloved consort! He kicked me! He just kicked me! He must have heard me calling him. I called him my son, and he responded. So he must be a big, chubby boy, right?"
Gu Jiangli nodded frantically, "Yes, yes, yes, didn't I tell you? I had a dream when I was pregnant, and a boy came into my dream. Don't worry, Your Majesty, he is my son."
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