Ren Junhe's words were both expected and unexpected for Lu Qingyan.
She had long known that Ren Junhe would make the biggest concessions against her, the Crown Princess, because of this foreign war, but she never expected to receive such good treatment.
The prospect of ascending the throne was incredibly alluring to these princesses, especially since Lu Qingyan was already the Crown Princess; for her, it was only a matter of time before she became the Crown Princess.
Of course, sooner or later, we should add: no one is interfering.
Upon hearing Ren Junhe's words, Lu Qingyan was also taken aback.
“Mother Empress,” Lu Qingyan said modestly, “I am young and I am afraid I cannot handle the affairs of the court well. I still need your help. I dare not mention this matter.”
Ren Junhe coughed, covering his mouth, and said, "Fengliu, don't blame me for putting this burden on you. I still trust the late emperor's judgment. You know your mother's health is not good. If we don't settle this important matter of the state soon, how can I go to see your grandmother in peace?"
Lu Qingyan was somewhat moved by what Ren Junhe said.
Despite being touched, Lu Qingyan knew exactly what kind of person she was and wouldn't believe what she said.
The excuse about poor health and needing to be entrusted with something early is just a way to fool a naive child. To someone as well-informed as Lu Qingyan, it's truly laughable.
Lu Qingyan knew exactly what Ren Junhe was planning. Wasn't he just worried that if the Li Kingdom attacked the capital, he would become a deposed ruler and feel ashamed before his ancestors? Wasn't he just worried that she would become a dead man and a prisoner of the enemy army?
Lu Qingyan wouldn't refuse such a free opportunity, but she sighed that her original plan might have to be changed.
She looked at Ren Junhe's somewhat gray hair and still spirited appearance, and nodded solemnly: "Since it is the Empress's will, your son will naturally agree."
These words, at first glance, seemed to convey a sense of helpless compromise, which reassured Ren Junhe considerably.
Even if she relinquished power herself, she didn't want anyone to covet it. As an emperor, she was always more suspicious than others, and even if the person was insignificant, she found it difficult to let her guard down.
Ren Junhe looked at Lu Qingyan and said, "I am thinking of having your coronation ceremony held as soon as possible."
"So soon?" Lu Qingyan looked at her with phoenix eyes that resembled Ren Junhe's, which made her pause for a moment.
“We shouldn’t have been in such a hurry, but you’ve heard about the fighting on the front lines, haven’t you? They’re all fighting tooth and nail on the battlefield, and the capital can’t really offer anything to prepare for the ceremony.” Ren Junhe explained, his voice tinged with a hint of regret: “I’ve wronged you this time.”
Lu Qingyan didn't listen to what Ren Junhe said. After she finished speaking, she simply cupped her hands and said, "Thank you for your high regard, Mother. Your subject will definitely protect the Ren family's empire."
Ren Junhe's eyes welled up with tears: "Good child, it's...it's your mother who has wronged you!"
Lu Qingyan just smiled coldly.
Some things should be said at the right time; otherwise, they won't have the same effect.
Lu Qingyan felt nauseous looking at Ren Junhe's deeply affectionate expression. The child she should have cared about was long gone!
After giving her some instructions, Ren Junhe left. Lu Qingyan watched her departing figure and narrowed her eyes.
Hua Yeyu walked over from the other side of the screen and looked at Lu Qingyan apologetically, "I originally just came to see Your Highness, but I didn't expect that I would be the one disturbing Your Highness now."
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