Qi Jingxuan is now second only to the emperor, but he still feels unsatisfied.
Sometimes he felt he was being too greedy, and sometimes he felt he could actually sit in that position.
Because of their close friendship, Jiang Congzhi often consulted him on matters of state.
"Your Majesty, please take your medicine."
"Okay." Jiang Congzhi picked up the glass and drank it in one gulp.
The Jiang family has a hereditary fertility problem, and there are very few members left since they entered Guanzhong. Seeing that Jiang Congzhi was taking medicine, Qi Jingxuan didn't want to ask such a question that would damage the emperor's face.
"The treasury of my Jiang Kingdom is truly depleted!"
"Yes! We need to rest and recuperate."
"Why doesn't Your Majesty choose the daughter of a wealthy merchant to enter the harem?"
Jiang Congzhi's eyes lit up upon hearing this, but then dimmed instantly.
In recent days, many ministers have been recommending their daughters to enter the palace, but Jiang Congzhi remains unmoved.
"All of you, get off."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After dismissing everyone, Jiang Congzhi finally revealed his inner turmoil.
"That day in the city, I was shot with an arrow. Although the wound was small, the arrow was coated with a rare and deadly poison from the Miao region. Look at my bluish lips; the poison has already entered my internal organs. The imperial physicians are helpless. I may not even live past this month."
"What?" Qi Jingxuan was extremely surprised when he heard this. The powerful figure he had just managed to latch onto was about to disappear.
"Wait until I have sorted out the affairs of the court in the next few days, and then I will pass the throne to you. I can see the ambition in your eyes, as well as your talent that has nowhere to be displayed."
"To be honest, when we fought together, you managed two or three hundred thousand troops well, commanding them and proving your military prowess."
"When we went to the Yellow River to manage the disaster, a large number of civilians knelt down in front of you, as if you were the savior, while I, the third young master of the court, was ignored by everyone."
"Your Majesty, please stop. I have absolutely no intention of rebelling." Qi Jingxuan sensed something was wrong upon hearing these words.
“I know. Get up first and let me finish. It is the will of the people that you should inherit the great cause of the Jiang Kingdom, so please don’t refuse anymore.” Jiang Congzhi stepped forward and helped Qi Jingxuan up.
"this····"
"I have a request. My biggest worry right now is my mother, Princess Qingyu. If anything happens to me, please send her to the home of a General Chen in Fujian. He was my mother's first love. Before she came to the Duke of Jing's mansion, my mother gave birth to a son there. General Chen has not married for many years and has raised the child alone."
"Now that my father has passed away, my sister has also unfortunately passed away, and I am also nearing my end. I have already sent people to inquire, and General Chen was injured in the Hexi War and has been farming at home ever since. I beg you to make an exception and allow my mother to take the wealth of the Duke of Jing's mansion and live a good life."
As he spoke, Emperor Jiang Congzhi knelt down.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! I can grant you this request, but regarding the throne, please allow me to go back and think about it for two days." Although Qi Jingxuan had considered that idea, he dared not overstep his bounds.
"Go back and think about it. Whether it works out or not, it's all yours in the end anyway."
Jiang Congzhi got up and sat on the throne, looking like his legs were a little weak.
They're probably holding on for the sake of their country.
Upon returning home, Qi Jingxuan locked himself in his study, carefully considering the words the Emperor had spoken that day.
"General, the concubine is about to give birth!" Ning'er rushed over to report as soon as the general finished court.
He knew that a woman's life hung by a thread during childbirth, and remembering that he was still her husband, he rushed to Yun Gui Lou immediately.
Ruan Yumu hesitated to make a move because, during her visits to various fortune tellers, someone had said that Lady Liu's facial features indicated she was destined to be childless.
The reason why the Jiang Kingdom has always banned sorcerers is because they are too accurate. She doesn't know how Ruan Yu Mu managed to switch bodies with her, and she still hasn't found the reason.
As soon as Qi Jingxuan entered the room, he heard screams coming from Yun Gui Lou. "Quickly go and call Xi Yun to comfort the concubine."
In his desperation, this was the only solution he could think of. If he were to give birth himself, he would definitely want Zi Ling by his side.
"Push harder, my lady!"
The midwife brought out basins of medicine from inside the house, and Qi Jingxuan grabbed her anxiously, "Is Ruhua alright?!"
"General, there's no need to be nervous. It's normal for a woman to give birth slowly the first time. But the concubine's baby is in the right position, so it will be quick."
"Miss!" Xi Yun rushed to the door, quickly rolled up her sleeves, and was about to go in when she glanced at Qi Jingxuan. "Hurry up and go in! What are you looking at me for!"
Upon hearing the general's words, Xi Yun rushed inside. After all, a concubine would be beaten to death for entering a concubine's delivery room without permission.
“Miss, I am Xiyun. I have come with special permission from the General.”
"Xi Yun!" Liu Ruhua was speechless at this moment, but seeing the great favor the general had bestowed upon her, she began to exert herself again.
The baby in her womb was steady and strong, and the fetal movements were very strong. Although the military doctor said it might not be a boy, Liu Ruhua felt that it was definitely a boy.
As long as she gives birth to the eldest son of the Duke of Protectorate, she will surely rise in status because of her son.
"Miss, push harder, I can see the baby's hair, it's very thick, it must be a boy."
"Yes, push harder, Madam! You mustn't give up now!"
Thinking of the wealth and glory to come, Liu Ruhua, suspended by the rope, screamed with all her might, "Ah! Ah! Ah!"
"It's born! It's born! Miss."
Liu Ruhua smiled as she looked at Xiyun; finally, her suffering had come to an end.
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