Prince An was somewhat confused by the Third Prince's attitude, but his expression remained normal, without any sign of panic.
Li was different. Even though she learned last year that she was from Prince An's Mansion and had a noble status, she had lived among the common people for more than ten years after all. She had suffered too much hardship and endured too many difficulties. She had long lost the bearing and confidence of a legitimate daughter of Prince An's Mansion.
Faced with Xie Ruiyuan's apology, he quickly turned aside and did not dare to accept Xie Ruiyuan's gift.
Because she knew very well that since Xie Ruiyuan was invited into the study by her elder brother and treated respectfully by him, his identity must be extraordinary.
Although she didn't know Xie Ruiyuan's exact identity, she knew that he was definitely not an ordinary person. How could a village woman like him accept such a gift?
Xie Ruiyuan was not angry at Li's evasion. Instead, he said solemnly, "Aunt, there is something I forgot to tell you. Ayue and I love each other and are already together."
"Master Xie, you mean that you don't mind my Yueyue having a child and are willing to be a stepfather."
"Sister, how can you talk to the Third Prince? Kneel down quickly."
Prince An reprimanded Li, then turned to apologize to Xie Ruiyuan: "Third Prince, my sister is a country woman and doesn't understand many things. Please don't blame me."
"Uncle An, how could I possibly blame my mother-in-law? I can't even please her."
Prince An was very surprised by Xie Ruiyuan's attitude. Based on his understanding of the Third Prince, it was impossible for him to say such a thing in front of him.
But the facts forced him to admit that when his sister said something offensive to the Third Prince, the Third Prince not only did not punish her, but spoke kindly to her.
There were rumors in the court that the place of the third wife was abandoned and it would be impossible for her to have offspring in the future.
Even if the emperor issued such an imperial decree, the third prince would never be able to become the crown prince. Even if the third prince entered the Eastern Palace as he wished and ascended the throne as emperor in the future, the country would be in turmoil without an heir.
In order to stabilize the regime, the third prince was forced to adopt a child from the royal family under pressure.
But these are just speculations and have not been fully confirmed. Otherwise, an imperial edict issued by the emperor last year would definitely have been met with fierce opposition from court officials.
Although many court officials had raised objections before the emperor issued the decree, the emperor had made up his mind. Unless someone dared to bang their head against the pillar in the hall to express their opposition, the emperor would not be able to revoke his order.
However, when the ministers in the court learned that the third prince would have difficulty in having an heir, their voices of opposition were not so resolute.
When he heard his sister say that the Third Prince was going to be someone's stepfather, his heart suddenly jumped as if it was going to jump out of his chest. His breathing became very rapid. The oxygen in the air could not support this sudden fear at all. He felt that his breathing was not smooth at all.
He was afraid and really worried that the Third Prince would slap his sister to death. How would the old lady survive then?
But he had not recovered from his fear. When the Third Prince heard what his mother-in-law said, he was really at a loss.
Is it true that the Third Prince is going to be someone’s stepfather?
It's impossible. Even if the third prince is willing, the emperor will never let the third prince confuse the royal bloodline.
Unless the child born by Meng Yue is the Third Prince's.
I thought of this possibility, but I think it is more than 90% true, no, 100% true.
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