Chapter 209 Pregnant
"Seventh Prince, what do you think if I asked you to go here?" Emperor Xiao Jing suddenly pointed to a place in the north of the capital and showed it to the Seventh Prince.
The seventh prince looked up.
That's right, it's not far from the northern region that my aunt mentioned.
It seems my aunt was right; I shouldn't have said I wanted to go to the North from the start.
In that case, Father Emperor will overthink it.
You must tell them that your father is least likely to send you to a certain place.
For example, the southern region controlled by the Duke of Anguo...
This must be what my aunt meant by "feinting to the east while attacking in the west."
Thinking of this, the Seventh Prince couldn't help but admire Shangguan Jin even more.
See, she can even guess what her father is thinking; she's just as clever as her mother...
However, he still looked at the map carefully and then stretched out his hand to measure it.
"It's not far from the capital, so I can come back to see my father anytime. That's good."
Huh? It's not far from the North!
"Father, may I go to the North? That way I can guard the northern gate for Dayu!" the Seventh Prince said happily.
Emperor Xiao Jing felt extremely pleased upon hearing this.
Look, this is the child of myself and Consort Xian, who never thinks of me.
If I were to cede the prosperous Jiangnan region to the other princes, they would be overjoyed...
However, thinking of this, Emperor Xiao Jing still earnestly addressed the Seventh Prince.
"Although the land I'm giving you isn't as prosperous as the Jiangnan region, it's a vital transportation route between the north and south."
There are many people doing business with the north now. If you build a couple more checkpoints along this road, you can earn more money.
Also, the Weiyuan Army is behind you, so you have nothing to fear.
If your father passes away someday, he will definitely send you back here as soon as possible.
Remember this, Father Emperor. He will leave a secret edict.
No prince was allowed to return to the capital.
You stay here obediently and are not allowed to go anywhere.
This is the safest place, understand?
As for the Weiyuan Army, I will arrange for your cousin Shen Qingjun to continue serving as its commander.
Whether you can completely control the Weiyuan Army depends on your cousin's abilities.
As long as he becomes the commander of the Weiyuan Army, you will be safe. In this fiefdom, if the new emperor summons you, you should feign illness and decline the summons. Under no circumstances should you go to the capital.
Remember this: your safety is the only guarantee of safety for those people in Beijing.
It will be safer to stay at your aunt's house or your maternal grandfather's house.
Once you leave your fiefdom and enter the capital, they will all be unsafe, understand?
Seeing Emperor Xiao Jing's serious expression, the Seventh Prince felt a little uncomfortable.
“Father, you are in the prime of your life. It is a bit too early for you to talk to me about these things now.”
Emperor Xiao Jing smiled, glanced at the map again, and then took the Seventh Prince's hand and returned to his throne.
"I know it's a bit early to say these things now."
However, the infighting in the court is ever-changing, and it would be better if I just grew old.
What if he suddenly passes away like your grandfather did...?
There are some things I'd better tell you sooner rather than later.
To avoid a mess again later.
"The land I just showed you is the territory of Yan and Zhao. Tell me, should I appoint you as the King of Zhao or the King of Yan?" Emperor Xiao Jing asked with a smile.
“It’s okay!
Since Father Emperor has granted me a title, will there be any rewards?
This time, I'm going to take a lot more from Father's private treasury.
"We'll take them all to our fiefdoms then. If you miss your father, you can look at those things." The seventh prince began to whine.
Emperor Xiao Jing smiled and reached out to pinch the Seventh Prince's cheeks, which were no longer chubby.
"You! All you think about is plundering me."
Alright, move whatever you want, just don't empty my private treasury..."
Before Emperor Xiao Jing could finish speaking, Wu Youde entered, waving his whisk with a fawning expression.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Consort Die has just been diagnosed with pregnancy; she is already two months along.
Emperor Xiao Jing...
The Seventh Prince...
Wow, that Consort Die has only been in the harem for less than three months...
Emperor Xiao Jing was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"Indeed, these past two months, apart from going to the Empress's palace, I've spent most of my time at Consort Die's place."
It's normal to be pregnant.
Reward! The same way that concubines were rewarded when they were pregnant was how Consort Die was rewarded.
"Alright, let's give a generous reward! Thirty percent more than before."
Wu Youde immediately went off to select a reward for Consort Die.
Seeing that the Seventh Prince was still standing there in a daze, Emperor Xiao Jing patted him on the shoulder.
"Aren't you going with Wu Youde?"
Otherwise, Wu Youde would have given all the girls you liked to Consort Die, since you don't like her, right?
"Why aren't you going yet?"
Upon hearing this, the seventh prince, who had been pushed by Emperor Xiao Jing, quickly lifted his brocade robe and ran after Wu Youde.
Hmph, this time I'll definitely pick out more...
Emperor Xiao Jing watched the Seventh Prince's retreating figure, shaking his head and chuckling.
He still remembered what the Seventh Prince said to him angrily the day after he took Consort Die as his concubine.
"I do not like her."
Your son also punished her by making her kneel on the back mountain of Bao'en Temple. What should your son call her when he sees her in the future?
Also, will she use her position as an elder to discipline me in the future?
This kid has a clear sense of right and wrong, and he also has clear likes and dislikes.
I don't like it, and I'm telling you straight up!
In this respect, she is exactly the same as Consort Xian...
......
The news of Consort Die's pregnancy spread quickly.
Everyone, both inside and outside the palace, was discussing it enthusiastically.
Consort Zheng once again smashed everything she could in the palace.
"That little slut is pregnant! Does she think she can ride roughshod over me from now on?"
Empress Dowager Zheng raised an eyebrow.
"Oh! You're pregnant so quickly! You're better off than the Imperial Concubine in that respect; you're truly blessed."
The others also had varying degrees of joy and anger...
At the court meeting the next day, Emperor Xiao Jing immediately had Wu Youde read out two imperial edicts as soon as he entered the court.
One document states that Consort Die is pregnant and is promoted to the rank of Consort Die, in addition to bestowing upon the daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family various other rewards.
Another document appoints the seventh prince as the Prince of Yan, with his fiefdom located in the Yan and Zhao regions, and the details of establishing his own residence to be determined at a later date.
The two decrees left many people puzzled.
It was customary to reward concubines who became pregnant, but the rewards were mostly gold and silver jewelry. Promotion in rank was only granted after the birth of the imperial child.
Could it be that this unconventional Consort Die, no, she should be Consort Die Zhaoyi, is very much favored by the imperial family?
And what about the other decree? It left everyone scratching their heads.
Wasn't it said that the Seventh Prince was always favored by the imperial family?
How could we have ended up with such a useless piece of land as Yan and Zhao?
It's neither a prosperous place nor a military garrison.
Has the Seventh Prince fallen out of favor...?
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