Ning Yu was slightly shocked. The matter of appointing a crown prince concerned the foundation of the country and was of great importance. He should have discussed it with the ministers in the court. He did not expect that the emperor would appoint the eldest prince as crown prince so quickly.
He was just born and isn't even a month old yet.
I originally thought that she would at least wait until Xiao Chengqian grew up before being named the crown prince.
She had underestimated her importance in the emperor's heart. If that was the case, the plan could be carried out further.
Eunuch Fu handed the bright yellow imperial edict to Ning Yu and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Your Majesty."
Ning Yu suppressed his emotions and took the imperial edict, his expression remaining calm. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Eunuch Fu felt a pang in his heart. The Empress was not at all happy about the eldest prince being named the Crown Prince. It seemed that there was still a lot of friction between His Majesty and the Empress.
After Eunuch Fu returned to the Imperial Study, the Emperor put down the memorial and looked a little anxious. "Was the Empress happy when she received the imperial edict?"
Eunuch Fu took a deep breath and slightly embellished his story, but it was difficult to hide the truth.
The emperor understood what was going on. He slammed the memorial down on the table and sneered, "I'm the Son of Heaven. I've already given her enough face! I've also made the eldest prince the crown prince. Isn't that enough to make up for it?!"
The emperor had never been so humble before. Thinking of Ning Yu's disrespect, he felt annoyed and resentful, but also a little anxious.
Just when Eunuch Fu thought the emperor was about to fly into a rage, he unexpectedly said, "Fu Hai, go to my private treasury and pick out some treasures to send to the queen."
Eunuch Fu was stunned for a moment, but he didn't think that His Majesty could make a baby who had just started breastfeeding the crown prince, let alone open His Majesty's private treasury.
Eunuch Fu accepted the order and took his leave.
As rare treasures were delivered into Kunning Palace like water, the news that the eldest prince Xiao Chengqian was named crown prince also spread.
Like a drop of water splashing into a frying pan, it suddenly began to boil.
The concubines in the harem also began to send gifts like water, congratulating one after another, and were impressed by Ning Yu in their hearts.
Now the Queen is in great honor and has given birth to His Majesty's only prince, who has been named the Crown Prince. Her position as Queen is secure.
No one was so stupid as to provoke the queen, and they all began to flatter her.
When the court learned that the emperor had suddenly named the newly born eldest prince as the crown prince, the court meeting the next day became as noisy as a vegetable market.
There are voices of opposition, but there are also voices of support.
Although the Ning family had handed over its military power, they still had some influence. With the help of Chu Hewang's people to suppress it, no one among the ministers soon objected.
Night enveloped the palace like a devouring beast.
Eunuch Fu saw the eunuchs from the Imperial Household Department retreating with their red lacquer and gold trays, and asked in a low voice, "Which lady does Your Majesty intend to favor tonight?"
The eunuch in the Imperial Household shook his head and said, "Eunuch Fu, His Majesty has ordered this servant to leave."
Eunuch Fu waved his hand and asked the eunuchs from the Jingshifang to leave. He sighed softly. Ever since the Empress had developed a grudge against His Majesty, His Majesty had not set foot in the harem. He only knew to go to Kunning Palace, but he had to give the key every time.
At this time, a tall and straight man with an ordinary face walked over and said, "Eunuch Fu, please inform me."
When Eunuch Fu saw Deputy Commander Cheng Ming, a smile immediately appeared on his face. "Sir Cheng, His Majesty is already waiting for you inside. You can go in directly."
Cheng Ming nodded slightly, pushed the door open and walked in.
Cheng Ming bowed his head slightly and saluted the emperor, "Cheng Ming greets His Majesty."
The emperor raised his hand and said, "Stand up. How is the matter I asked you to investigate going?"
Cheng Ming pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Your Majesty, I am a useless servant. I have only found out that the Master Seal Holder was just a farmer's son before entering the palace. He was sold into the palace because of his poverty..."
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze scrutinizing him, and spoke in a sinister tone, "Do you know that Chu Hewang's identity is a fabrication? Cheng Ming, I trusted you, so I gave you the position of deputy commander. But after all these days, you haven't even found out this!"
Cheng Ming trembled with fear and fell to his knees on the ground with a plop, "Your Majesty, please punish me!"
"Hmph, I'll give you another half month to find out Hewang's identity." The emperor paused, a strange look flashing in his eyes. "Also, check if the queen is involved with Chu Hewang?"
Cheng Ming lowered his eyelids, hiding all his emotions, "Yes."
Cheng Ming accepted the order and withdrew.
As the red door closed, the emperor's eyes gradually became dark and deep, and his mind couldn't help but recall what Concubine Shen said to him before her death.
The emperor looked down at Concubine Shen, who was limp on the ground, with a blank expression on his face and a very faint voice, "What do you want from me?"
Concubine Shen endured the pain in her abdomen and reluctantly raised her head to look at the emperor, her expression full of madness and revenge, "Your Majesty, do you think the queen really has you in her heart?!"
The emperor had a cold face and gloomy eyes, and he left in a huff.
Concubine Shen's hoarse voice sounded again behind her, "Hahahaha! During the hunt, I saw with my own eyes that Palm Seal looked at the Queen for a long time! That was definitely the look a man gives a woman!"
The emperor paused for a moment and said coldly, "Send her on her way."
A tragic scream came from the cold palace and quickly disappeared.
But Concubine Shen's words kept lingering in the emperor's mind, and he somehow remembered Chu Hewang's sudden proposal to participate in the hunting competition.
Originally, he didn't take it seriously, thinking that Chu Hewang was just a little interested. Now it seems that it is not that simple.
If what Concubine Chen said is true, she might be trying to attract the Queen's attention!
Somehow, he thought of how Chu Hewang personally carried the queen to the delivery room when she fell from the phoenix chariot, and even lingered outside the palace for a long time...
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