"I promised her that if she bore me a prince, I would petition the Emperor to elevate her to the position of Empress."
So you've been planning this all along!
"Your subject dares not! Consort Gu is gentle and virtuous, intelligent and kind-hearted. Today, she has given birth to a prince for your subject, making her a meritorious official of the Great Yue Kingdom."
Your son knows that he cannot make the marriage agreement with Chu Li, but he only asks that Gu Qianxue be elevated to the status of a secondary wife.
Only then can my conscience be at peace!
Upon hearing this, a cold glint appeared in the emperor's eyes, and he retorted, "What if I don't agree?"
The crown prince was startled, even though he had prepared himself for the emperor's rejection.
Hearing it with my own ears still made me feel a little sad.
"If...if Father Emperor does not agree, then I beg Father Emperor to remove me from the position of Crown Prince and appoint my younger brother as the new Crown Prince!"
Therefore, I will immediately take Xue'er and the imperial grandson back to the Second Prince's residence to continue living the life of a carefree prince.
"I will never interfere in matters of state!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress's anger flared, and she raised her hand to strike Li Zhiyan.
With a "smack," the prince felt a sudden burning pain on his cheek.
"Nonsense! The position of crown prince is not something to be trifled with!"
"Enough! The children are so grown up now, why are you still disciplining them the way you did when they were little?"
Receiving a cold glare from the emperor, the empress silently lowered her head.
"It is my fault for failing to properly educate my son! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"The Crown Prince is loyal and righteous. Consort Gu married you when you were in danger. She worked tirelessly to apply medicine for you and took turns preparing medicine for you day and night. Such a virtuous woman should be cherished."
Now, she has given my Great Yue Dynasty a grandson; this is a great achievement!
Upon hearing this, Li Zhiyan's eyes lit up, and he pressed for an answer, "What does Father mean?"
"As you wish! I will make an exception for you and grant your request."
"Thank you for your grace!"
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