Chapter 294: The secret is only known to him, so why do you still want His Highness?

Xiao Jinyan had never thought about making his father understand him. No matter how busy he was reviewing memorials, he did have time to consummate the marriage. It was just a matter of whether he was willing or not.

"Replying to Father, no."

The emperor didn't have to work overtime to review memorials for some days, so he felt a lot more relaxed and spent more time with the empress.

Hearing the prince's words, he felt very relieved, but when he thought that the prince had not yet consummated his marriage with Princess Xueyan, his brows couldn't help but frown.

"Then why not take some time to consummate your marriage with Princess Xueyan?"

Xiao Jinyan was silent for a moment, then replied, "I am not happy."

As a man, the emperor thought he understood men. Even if the woman was not his true love, what difficulty would there be in consummating the marriage?

"Princess Xueyan is backed by the Xueyue Kingdom. If you let Xueyan suffer any injustice, and let the Xueyue Kingdom think that our Great Xia has treated Xueyan badly, it is just a marriage consummation."

What the emperor meant was that there had to be an explanation for consummating the marriage, and it was not necessary for her to be pregnant.

Even so, Xiao Jinyan did not want to consummate his marriage with Xueyan.

He could not live up to the deep love his father had for his mother, the queen, who he embraced left and right and sat in the three palaces and six courtyards.

In the eyes of outsiders, the emperor dotes on Concubine Ning and regards her as the love of his heart.

But the fact is not so. The love that my father has for my mother is not comparable to those women.

The paradox is that even if the emperor's favorite is my mother, it does not prevent him from sleeping with other women.

Even his mother didn't know this secret, and he only found out by accidentally overhearing his father's inner thoughts.

The emperor said sternly, "Please take some time out in the next two days to consummate your marriage with Princess Xueyan. You are the crown prince, and there are serious consequences involved. I don't need to remind you."

Xiao Jinyan lowered his brows and nodded, "I understand."

After leaving Yu's study, Xiao Jinyan still felt an invisible pressure pressing on him, making it hard for him to breathe.

He was probably the first man to be forced to consummate his marriage with a woman.

When I returned to the East Palace, Xueyan came. Her eyes were red, obviously she had been crying.

The person Xiao Jinyan least wanted to see at this moment was Xue Yan, but she just kept moving forward.

"Your Highness, I'm here to admit my mistake." Xue Yan said while choking.

Xiao Jinyan looked at her with a cold look on her face, feeling guilty and pretending, "What are you admitting?"

"I went to the Empress's place today to chat about family matters, but I accidentally let the Empress mention the matter of marriage consummation and asked me repeatedly. I couldn't lie to the Empress, so I told her the truth. I never thought that the Emperor would come to see the Empress at this time and listen to the truth."

Xue Yan said, looking at Xiao Jinyan with tears in her eyes, "Your Highness, it was really an unintentional mistake on my part."

But in his heart he was extremely proud. As long as the emperor put pressure on him, Xiao Jinyan would have no choice but to consummate the marriage with him.

It would have been fine if she had monopolized Xiao Jinyan a few days ago, but now that Xiao Jinyan is busy, Shen Liangdi even wants to monopolize Xiao Jinyan's dinner.

Who is Shen Liangdi?

Why should I fight with her?

Even though Xiao Jinyan was used to hearing about the dark and scheming in women's hearts, when she heard Xue Yan slandering Xiao Jiu, her eyes suddenly darkened, "Go back, I have something important to do."

Xueyan wiped her tears and looked at Xiao Jinyan aggrievedly, "Your Highness, are you still angry with me?"

Xiao Jinyan looked at Xueyan coldly, "Why am I angry?"

Xue Yan was stunned for a moment, and she couldn't figure out what was in Xiao Jinyan's mind. She asked carefully and tentatively: "Your Highness, are you really not angry?"

Xiao Jinyan said, "I will go to your place for dinner after I finish my work these two days."

Xueyan was delighted when she heard this, and she said gently, "I understand. I will prepare it in advance."

It turns out that the emperor still needs to step in. Otherwise, with Xiao Jinyan's attitude, it is unknown when she will be able to sleep with the emperor and conceive a child.

Xueyan left the prince's bedroom happily.

Returning to the Dream Palace, Xueyan picked up the lucky bag under the pillow and placed it on her heart, hoping to have a boy this time so that Shen Chuwei could see him. Only the one who has a child would be the winner.

The news of Xueyan's upcoming emperor's bedchamber soon spread throughout the East Palace, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

When Concubine Xu got the news, she went to Hehuan Palace immediately, waving her handkerchief quickly.

Caixia was already used to it, and followed closely behind in small steps.

Shen Chuwei had just finished lunch and was about to take a nap. Before she took off her shoes, she heard Xu Cefei coming in cursing.

"What's wrong?"

"I heard that His Highness will go to the Qimeng Palace for dinner and stay overnight in the next two days." Concubine Xu said as she walked to the bed.

Shen Chuwei asked: "Who told you that?"

Concubine Xu couldn't help but raise her voice, "Everyone knows it, don't you know it yet?"

Shen Chuwei turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside. If Concubine Xu hadn't told her, she really wouldn't have known.

"Really?"

"Of course." Concubine Xu grabbed Shen Chuwei's hand and said, "Your Highness, please clean up."

A few days ago, Xiao Jinyan asked her to believe him.

Not really. He changed his mind after just a few days.

"No, I believe in Your Highness." Shen Chuwei said and continued to put on her slippers.

"Your Highness said this to Concubine Xue in person." After Concubine Xu finished speaking, she leaned close to Shen Chuwei and whispered, "I heard that the emperor was furious and even called Your Highness to the study to give him a lecture."

Shen Chuwei paused in putting on her slippers.

Concubine Xu continued, "The emperor hugged her left and right, so he must have wanted Your Highness to consummate the marriage as soon as possible."

Shen Chuwei understood, "Your Highness is now facing not only the issue of having an heir, but also the pressure of consummating the marriage."

Concubine Xu nodded vigorously, "Yes, Xueyan is the princess of Xueyue Kingdom. The emperor will definitely intervene in this matter. If the emperor puts pressure on you, Your Highness may be powerless to resist."

Now Shen Chuwei said sincerely: "Your Highness is under a lot of pressure, and I can't relieve his worries."

Concubine Xu sighed, "Even if Your Highness doesn't want to, it's no use."

Shen Chuwei also sighed, "Your Highness, it's too difficult."

Concubine Xu sighed, "Emperors have always been cold-hearted since ancient times. I don't know if Your Highness is a cold-hearted person or a passionate person."

At night, the emperor asked Eunuch Li to deliver a large number of memorials to the East Palace as usual, and he went to the Fengyi Palace himself.

The Queen, who had just finished bathing, heard that the Dog Emperor came again. She thought that the Dog Emperor must have something to ask of her, otherwise why did he go to Fengyi Palace these days?

Pretending to be asleep was impossible, so she had to bow to greet him.

The emperor walked in and saw that she had taken off her hair ornaments and was wearing a bright red dress, which set off her snow-white skin very well.

"Queen, you haven't rested yet."

The queen couldn't help but roll her eyes. Who would be here so early at this hour?

"Is Your Majesty not busy today?"

The emperor said, "Since the crown prince has been reviewing memorials, he has become more free. Now I have time to accompany you. Are you happy?"

The Queen: “…” Is it because Concubine Ning is pregnant and can’t sleep with you? Otherwise, why would you come to Fengyi Palace?

The emperor took the queen's hand and came to sit beside the bed, "Queen, I have something to tell you."

"What does the emperor want to say?" If he wants to promote Concubine Ning to the rank of noble concubine, get out as far away as possible!

The emperor got straight to the point and said, "It's about the Crown Prince and Concubine Shen."