Chapter 232 Even if the bones are broken, the tendons remain connected.
The seriousness of this matter is far greater than they realize.
It's true that Xie Qingran is targeting Lu Jinzhi, but it's also true that the situation is serious.
At first, the Empress thought it was just children playing around, but after hearing these words, she immediately understood. Her eyebrows furrowed tightly: "Yes, you're right. The Fifth Prince is now the Crown Prince. If he is seen as suppressing Prince Jin at this time, it might anger His Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, Prince Jin is about to get married. Although he is not of royal blood, His Majesty has recognized him, so he is."
"If Prince Jin has a grandson first, I'm afraid His Majesty's heart will continue to waver."
"So the most important thing right now is to get the Crown Prince married and settled down as soon as possible, appoint a Crown Princess, and have him produce the eldest grandson to solidify his position."
Xie Qingran stepped forward, lowered her voice, and began to discuss the next steps with the Empress.
The Empress was gentle by nature and did not compete for anything, so Xie Qingran saw this and was anxious. Fortunately, she could now speak in front of the Empress, so she had more initiative than before.
"Although you are young, you are quite knowledgeable about these things. This is a good thing, so I won't have to worry about A-Jue suffering losses in the future."
“You’re right. The Crown Prince has reached the age to appoint a Crown Princess.”
The Empress smiled gently, not taking the minor troubles Xie Qingran had brought to heart.
"Your Majesty, there is something more important than the Crown Princess right now, and that is Xie Hanyue."
“This person is of noble birth, but if she were in front of the Emperor, it would be a disgrace to him. This matter would always stand between His Majesty and the Empress, after all, she looks exactly like the Imperial Concubine. If, over time, His Majesty softens and recognizes her, that would be terrible.”
"How about Your Highness finds her a good family to marry into a place further away?"
Xie Qingran remained indifferent, but her eyes held a hint of passion.
Seeing this, the Empress finally realized that Xie Qingran had been targeting Lu Jinzhi and Xie Hanyue before, and now she was basically certain that Xie Qingran was not targeting these two people, but hating them.
Even though the Empress knew that Xie Qingran was deliberately trying to harm these two people by saying such things, she couldn't refuse. After all, Xie Qingran was right; it was the best solution both publicly and privately.
"I will give this matter a good consideration. You must be tired today, so you should go back now."
The Empress rubbed her temples again, feeling that there were just more and more troublesome things happening lately.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
Xie Qingran gave a proper bow, then turned and strode outside.
In her previous life, Xie Hanyue deliberately seduced Lu Jinzhi and tricked them into throwing her into a beggar's den to suffer a terrible death. In this life, it's time for Xie Hanyue to taste the same fate.
Her status was noble, but it was more of an awkward situation. So His Majesty should be more anxious than the Empress to get this lowly daughter out of there.
As long as the Empress brings it up, His Majesty will quickly select a candidate and agree to the matter.
Xie Qingran's car swayed and bumped as it made its way back to the Xie family home.
Since Xie Hanyue's identity was exposed, Xie Qingran has never returned to the Xie family. Now, as she gets out of the car and walks back into the Xie family's gate, Xie Qingran feels as if she has been in another world.
Seeing Xie Qingran walk in, the entire Xie family was somewhat surprised. The servants hurriedly stepped forward to greet her and informed Xie Yankang of the matter.
Xie Yankang never expected that even after Wang Shi was gone, Xie Qingran would actually come back one day.
Standing at the entrance of the main hall, watching Xie Qingran walk towards him step by step, he felt that something was wrong. Although Xie Qingran had only been married for a little over half a year, Xie Yankang felt that his daughter, whom he used to know so well, had become somewhat unfamiliar.
"I have met my father."
Xie Qingran stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Xie Yankang.
Aunt Lian, holding the child, stood beside Xie Yankang. When she saw Xie Qingran approaching, she bowed with tears in her eyes and said, "Greetings, Duchess. Madam, you've finally come back. Please come and see your younger brother."
As she spoke, Aunt Lian walked over and handed the baby in her arms to Xie Qingran, wanting her to see it clearly.
The child is still very small, but she is very delicate, soft and fragrant, like a little dumpling, and incredibly cute.
Xie Qingran looked at the child and a slight smile appeared on her lips. She then said softly, "This child is really handsome." As she spoke, Xie Qingran took off the jade ring from her hand and put it on the child's body. "This is my first little brother. I am very happy to see him. I hope Auntie will not find him unattractive."
"Good, good, thank you for your generous gift, Madam!" Aunt Lian looked at Xie Qingran with gratitude.
Seeing Xie Qingran's actions, Xie Yankang's expression softened somewhat. He stepped aside and said with a smile, "Come in!"
"Thank you, Father." Xie Qingran smiled slightly and walked to the main hall to sit down.
She suddenly remembered that for many years, she had never had a seat in the main hall of the Xie family. In this family, Xie Qingran was like an outsider, like a transparent person.
Now, however, she wields power, her face has become clearer, and she has finally secured a place in the main hall.
"How has Father been feeling lately?"
Is everything alright at home?
Xie Qingran looked at Xie Yankang with concern, as if all the past disagreements had never existed.
Her appearance caught Xie Yankang off guard, and he was even at a loss for what to cook.
Xie Yankang coughed and said, "Everything is fine at home, and I'm still in good health. I'm just a little uncomfortable being idle at home."
He was a military general, but now that he's old, he's no longer needed on the battlefield. He's just holding onto his title and receiving a salary without working.
Seeing his expression, Xie Qingran smiled and then said in a low voice, "The Minister of War has been busy with family matters lately and has been taking leave. His Majesty is already somewhat dissatisfied and is thinking of replacing him. Father, you have been on the frontier for many years and are most familiar with military affairs, so you are still worthy of this position."
What?
When Xie Yankang heard the words "Minister of War," his eyes lit up, and he looked at Xie Qingran with a gentler expression.
He immediately beamed with joy: "You're such a sensible child! I knew it wouldn't have been a waste of our time as father and daughter!"
"Father, you're being too polite. We're father and daughter, blood is thicker than water. Only when your maternal family is doing well can your daughter be doing well."
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