Chonghua Palace.
The sun was high in the sky, the afternoon sun was just right, and a gentle breeze blew in the late autumn, casting long shadows.
Every palace servant was conscientious and dutiful, staying at their posts, but their faces clearly showed a happy expression.
Clearly, the fact that their own Crown Princess was pregnant was a great joy for these palace servants.
Of course, many palace servants still secretly peeked into the palace, where the most distinguished people in the world were.
Zhengde Hall.
The group had already moved to the main hall. The Emperor and Empress had not left; they wanted to stay and talk to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.
Upon entering the hall, a fresh and elegant ambiance immediately catches the eye.
Various precious and rare ornaments are placed appropriately to compensate for the lack of natural light in the main hall.
The glass goblets, luminous cups, pearls, and gemstones were dazzling, all items that women loved, showing that the person who collected them had put a lot of thought into it.
On the right is an exquisite jade phoenix screen, which, under the sunlight, presents a warm and clear green color, like a touch of spring color, making people feel as if they can smell the fragrance of spring grass.
Of course, there was also a handful of gleaming gold melon seeds on the table, clearly prepared as a reward for the servants.
Looking at every brick, tile, table, railing, and blade of grass in Zhengde Hall, Sheng Jin felt a gloomy mood rise in her heart.
He knew about these things, some of which he had given to the Crown Prince, but he never expected them to be used as gifts to please his beloved woman.
None of the gifts he bestowed upon the Crown Princess were displayed...
The more he thought about it, the darker his eyes became, and his chest was filled with resentment, which he completely ignored.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
The two most honored masters in the world sat in the main seats. When the Empress turned her head, she saw the Emperor staring blankly at a screen.
This screen is indeed exquisite. She remembered that it was a birthday gift from the Emperor to the Crown Prince.
I heard that the Crown Prince had begged the Emperor for a long time before he finally got his wish for this screen.
What's wrong with Your Majesty? Why are you staring blankly at a screen?
The Empress couldn't quite grasp the key point at first, but she still called out to him a few times, trying to bring his attention back.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I suddenly remembered something I want to discuss with you."
"Oh, what is it?"
Sheng Jin was still somewhat agitated, but she turned around and listened patiently to the Empress's words.
He twirled the beads in his hand rapidly, then closed his eyes briefly, as if trying to clear away all his thoughts.
The Empress ignored the Emperor's complicated thoughts, because she was about to bring up something even more important.
I can only imagine how beautiful the Crown Princess's expression would be if the Emperor agreed.
Just thinking about how worried and distressed Liu would be if her suggestion succeeded filled her eyes with a sense of satisfaction.
Yes, she can't kill her now, but she can destroy her spirit!
Don't blame her for being ruthless; it's Liu's fault for getting in her way.
Thinking this, the Empress felt even happier. Then she cleared her throat and said seriously.
"Your Majesty, I just remembered that the Crown Princess is currently pregnant and unable to attend to the Crown Prince due to her health condition."
Shouldn't the Crown Prince also have a few suitable women by his side? Of course, this isn't me randomly matchmaking, but rather—
"I have heard that the Crown Prince has recently been associating closely with several young ladies, which suggests that he may be considering taking concubines."
The Empress's words were exquisite, seemingly without any selfish motives, every word and phrase considered only the Crown Prince's best interests.
Furthermore, it was said that the Crown Prince actively associated with some women, as if to tell the Crown Princess that her husband had been having an affair with another woman behind her back.
This is what it means to kill someone by destroying their spirit.
Upon hearing this, Liu Lingxi was taken aback, and the Emperor immediately opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, before looking down at the young couple below.
Sheng Jin had to admit that her heart raced after hearing the Empress's suggestion!
Should we agree or not?
Thinking this, Sheng Jin turned his gaze to the woman who both moved and pained him.
Liu Lingxi's fair face was filled with disbelief, her red lips were slightly parted, and her big eyes were instantly filled with tears.
When she looked at the Crown Prince, her eyes were still red at the corners, and her eyes were full of hurt, as if she had been greatly deceived. She was truly pitiful.
"Your Highness... you leave early and return late every day, could it be that you've already been with other women..."
"Of course not. I am here on the orders of my father to visit the residences of various officials."
He always discussed politics when he went there, and never had any dealings with those women. Even if he accidentally saw them, he would avoid them immediately.
The crown prince immediately panicked. He was truly innocent! If he had done it, that would be one thing, but he really hadn't!
"Good Xi'er, please don't misunderstand. I am intimate with the Crown Princess every night. How could I have the energy to get entangled with other women?"
He was so anxious that cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he covered the woman's small hand that was clutching a handkerchief with his large hand. He forgot that the emperor and empress were present and hurriedly explained.
Most importantly, he completely abandoned all shame and actually uttered words of intimacy, successfully making Liu Lingxi blush.
"Your Highness, please stop talking."
Liu Lingxi covered the prince's mouth with her fingers. Although her eyes were still red and her tears had not completely faded, her cheeks were already flushed.
She blushed, clearly remembering how she was exhausted every night and her back ached the next day.
Now, Liu Lingxi's pretty face was a vibrant mix of emotions—anger, sadness, and shyness—making her look quite beautiful.
Even so, it was enough to dazzle and captivate the men present.
The crown prince felt a moment of dizziness, and looking at his fairy-like crown princess, he pouted in grievance.
What should I do? My wife doesn't believe him!
My wife would rather trust a stranger than trust herself!
Of course, the fact that His Highness the Crown Prince now regards his most respected mother as an outsider truly shows his extreme filial piety.
"Xi'er, you must believe me, otherwise I'm afraid I'll be more wronged than Dou E. Can't you really tell who I have feelings for?"
The Crown Prince pulled down Liu Lingxi's small hand that was covering her lips, then placed it on his heart to express his feelings.
His gaze was so urgent, and there was a deep sense of grievance hidden in his eyes, like a big dog that had been wrongly accused of stealing food by its owner, with its tail drooping.
Liu Lingxi knew the other person might be lying, but she still couldn't refuse such a confession.
The pounding heartbeat beneath her small hands was impossible to ignore.
She could feel her palms burning, the warmth reaching her heart.
"Your Highness, are you really not? Since Your Highness has said so, I will believe you."
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