Although the balance in Emperor Jingming's heart had begun to tilt towards Yu Xi, he was still hesitant. It was the return of Prince Xiang that finally prompted him to make a decision.
Emperor Jingming believed Jiang Simiang's dream that Princess Fuqing was in danger during the Lantern Festival, as evidenced by subsequent events.
When the empress proposed to adopt a prince under her name on the grounds that she had been enlightened by the Bodhisattva in a dream, Emperor Jingming was skeptical.
How could a bodhisattva enter the queen's dream? After being married for so many years, didn't he know that the queen was not someone who could attract a bodhisattva?
Later, when Emperor Jingming heard that Prince Xiang did not want to get married because of a dream, he did not believe it at all. He was lucky enough not to throw the white jade paper that he had changed several times in the face at Prince Xiang.
From now on, everyone will make all kinds of unreasonable demands on him under the pretext of dreaming. Will he still be able to be the emperor?
The Eighth Prince was really capable. He didn't want to get married, but he dared to find an excuse to fool him. Could he give his son who treated him like a fool to the Empress? Of course not!
Emperor Jingming made up his mind and walked towards Kunning Palace.
The Empress had just returned to Kunning Palace, and even though Princess Fuqing and Princess Fourteen from Cining Palace were there to talk to her, she was still a little uneasy.
Will the Emperor choose Prince Yan?
Although she expressed her thoughts in a tactful way, the emperor must have his own plans on such an important matter.
If the emperor finally chooses Prince of Xiang, how should she fight for it?
She is the emperor's wife, and her status is completely different from those concubines, but if she really has a quarrel with the emperor, it will obviously not be pleasant.
However, some things can be compromised, but some must be fought for, such as the matter of registering the prince as a prince.
Princess Fuqing noticed the Queen's abnormality and asked softly, "Mother, are you still worried about me?"
The queen calmed down and smiled at Princess Fuqing: "You two have lost weight in the past few days."
Princess Fuqing pursed her lips and said, "My daughter has troubled you. From now on, my fourteenth sister and I will not leave the palace casually. Every day, we will either stay in the bedroom, or stay with you or the Empress Dowager. Please don't always think about this matter--"
The queen patted Princess Fuqing's hand gently and said, "You silly child."
She was worried because her daughter was going to Cining Palace and she couldn't stop her even as the empress.
Does the Lantern Festival have anything to do with the Empress Dowager?
The queen was thinking about this when she heard the palace maid report: "The emperor has arrived—"
Just as the empress and the two princesses stood up to greet them, Emperor Jingming had already strode in.
Without paying respects, Emperor Jingming looked at his two daughters and said with a smile, "So you two have come to see the Empress."
Princess Fuqing smiled and said, "If I had known that my father would come, I would have been with him at that time."
Seeing the empress's puzzled expression, Emperor Jingming smiled and explained, "I just went out for a walk and happened to run into the two maids."
The empress knew that Emperor Jingming must have come to talk about the prince's registration, but she didn't show any expression in front of Princess Fuqing and Princess Fourteen. She chatted for a few words and then said, "Fuqing, Fourteenth Princess, you can go back."
Princess Fuqing and the Fourteenth Princess knelt down in unison and retreated.
The queen stroked the teacup and subconsciously clenched her fingers, but her face remained calm.
In front of the king of a country, you can only keep your nervousness in your heart. Being too anxious may backfire.
Emperor Jingming took a sip of tea and said, "I've made up my mind. I'll register the seventh child under your name."
The queen breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sincerely, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Looking at the empress's smiling face, Emperor Jingming's mouth curled slightly: "It seems that the empress is satisfied with my decision."
The empress hurriedly bowed to Emperor Jingming and said, "I will be satisfied no matter which prince the emperor chooses to be his son. Of course, I will be more satisfied if it is the Prince of Yan."
Hearing the empress say this, Emperor Jingming not only did not feel annoyed, but was rather happy. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you think that the Seventh Prince will take good care of Fuqing?"
The queen was silent for a moment and said, "I am a woman. I can't think as far as the emperor and I don't understand so much, but I think a man who treats his wife well will also treat his relatives well."
Look at the Prince of Qi. He is said to be a loving couple with the Princess of Qi on weekdays, but the palace is almost full of concubines and maids. He became even more silent after the Princess of Qi got into trouble.
You say you are calm, but you are actually heartless.
Even if the Princess of Qi did something wrong, if the Prince of Qi truly cared about her, he would not deny it so much.
If he treats his wife like this, with whom he lives day and night, one can imagine how he treats other people.
When Emperor Jingming heard what the empress said, he laughed.
The queen is indeed a woman of good taste, and he is also very good to his wife.
Emperor Jingming felt relieved after making his decision, and the empress was even happier as she got what she wished for.
Two people in a good mood naturally had a pleasant conversation together, and Emperor Jingming sat for a long time before leaving.
After walking out of Kunning Palace, Emperor Jingming looked up at the sky.
The sky is high and white clouds are everywhere.
Returning to Yu's study, Emperor Jingming ordered Pan Hai: "Pass on the order to the clan members."
The Great Zhou established the Imperial Clan Court, which was responsible for the affairs of the royal clan, and the task of compiling and completing the emperor's family tree fell under its management.
It was a big deal for the Empress to enroll a prince in her name, so she had to discuss it with the clan leader.
Not long after, the old clan leader came in trembling with fear and saluted Emperor Jingming.
Emperor Jingming said hurriedly: "Uncle Wang, there is no need to be polite. Please take a seat."
The position of clan leader has always been held by royal princes. The current clan leader is already quite old and is a cousin of Emperor Jingming.
Pan Hai immediately brought a small stool and placed it next to Zong Renling, then helped him sit down.
Looking at the big old uncle who was barely sitting on a small stool, Emperor Jingming glanced at Pan Hai.
How can we let the old uncle sit on a small stool? What if he falls?
Pan Hai felt very aggrieved.
In front of the emperor, everyone sits on a small stool. Apart from the empress, who else can sit on a rocking chair so carelessly?
The clan leader didn't care about this and asked, "Why did the emperor ask me to come to the palace?"
Emperor Jingming signaled Pan Hai to stay beside the clan leader, and then smiled slightly: "I have something to talk to Uncle Wang about."
The old clan leader could not help but straighten his body and put on an attitude of listening attentively.
Emperor Jingming glanced at the old clan leader who was holding on tightly and could be described as a fat man. He was a little worried and hesitated for a moment before saying, "I want to register the Prince of Yan under the name of the Empress..."
Before he could finish his words, the old clan leader staggered and fell off the stool. Fortunately, Pan Hai quickly caught him and he was not hurt.
Emperor Jingming couldn't help but stand up and asked with concern: "Is Uncle Wang okay?"
The old clan leader's expression was distorted, his breathing was rapid, and he didn't care about the possibility of falling. He said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, the Queen's nomination of the prince is a big deal, you must think twice!"
Emperor Jingming did not mention the matter of granting him a throne again, and said with a faint smile: "Uncle Wang, rest assured. I have thought it over three times."
"Has the emperor summoned the six ministries and nine officials to discuss this?"
The smile on Emperor Jingming's face faded a little: "This is a family matter, just talk to Uncle Wang."