The two of them stayed up all night until dawn. They had to go pay their respects to the Emperor and Empress, so they got up early. Jiang Meiyu sat in front of the dressing table and let Ziyan do her makeup. Qi Yue brought in breakfast, and they ate some together before going to the Yangxin Palace to pay their respects to the Emperor. Li Yunhong took Jiang Meiyu's hand and they stepped into the Yangxin Palace together. They both knelt inside the hall and said, "Your son, pays his respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
"No need to be polite, everyone, please stand up." The emperor smiled and was very satisfied with Jiang Meiyu: "Yu'er, your father hopes that you will give Yun Hong a child soon, you must work harder."
"Yes, thank you for your concern, father." Jiang Meiyu lowered her head, her face flushed, and answered shyly.
Li Yunhong frowned, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he still said respectfully: "Father, I hope you won't put pressure on Yu'er. I know my own illness well, and it has nothing to do with Yu'er."
The emperor's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He knew Li Yunhong was telling the truth, but as a father, he also wanted to see his grandchildren born. Furthermore, if he wanted to keep his position as crown prince... He also understood that Li Yunhong's condition was not optimistic, and he couldn't let Jiang Meiyu bear too much pressure.
"Okay, Yunhong, your father has good intentions too. He hopes you can be happy." The emperor said gently.
Li Yunhong nodded and stopped talking, but he secretly made up his mind to protect Jiang Meiyu and prevent her from suffering any grievances or harm. Jiang Meiyu looked at Li Yunhong gratefully. She knew that Li Yunhong was very considerate of her, and this friendship made her feel extremely warm.
"Okay, go and pay your respects to your mother! Prince, come over later, I have something to discuss with you," said the emperor worriedly.
"Yes, your son obeys your order." Jiang Meiyu saw that the emperor's face was not in a good state, and she guessed in her heart that the emperor was worried about state affairs. She suddenly remembered that at this time in her previous life, the third prince colluded with the King of Xiliang, and with the help of internal and external forces, he killed the crown prince Li Yunhong. From then on, North Vietnam was unable to recover, and was fought over and divided by several countries. The people were displaced and suffered terribly.
Jiang Meiyu couldn't help but frown at the thought. She knew that if history were allowed to repeat itself, North Vietnam would be plunged into endless war and suffering. And all of this was because of that abominable Third Prince. To fight for the throne, he had colluded with foreign enemies and betrayed his own country and people. Such behavior was simply outrageous!
Jiang Meiyu secretly resolved to prevent this tragedy. She must protect the Crown Prince, expose the Third Prince's conspiracy, and save North Vietnam from the ravages of war. To do this, she must redouble her efforts, enhancing her strength and wisdom. Only then could she remain undefeated in this power struggle.
With unwavering faith, Jiang Meiyu followed her husband to the Queen's chambers. On the way, she silently pondered how to face the challenges ahead. She knew the road ahead was fraught with danger, but she remained undaunted.
The Third Prince is the son of Concubine Xiao, daughter of General Xiao Shi. The vast territory of Northern Yue is divided into four regions: Mountain, Water, Stone, and Peak. Xiao Shi holds the military power of Peak City, which has enabled the Third Prince's power to flourish. Because of this, the Third Prince has long coveted the throne, and the conflict between him and the Crown Prince has become increasingly acute, the two becoming a bitter rivalry.
On the outskirts of Fengcheng lay the Southern Wu Kingdom. This nation's people were highly arrogant and generally avoided initiating wars, preferring to create minor disturbances along the border, causing trouble for North Vietnam. However, Western Liang, located toward North Vietnam's Shuicheng, was different. Though small, it yearned for territorial expansion, constantly waging war against North Vietnam to the north. The garrison general in Shuicheng was Gu Zhongcheng, the Crown Prince's uncle, tasked with defending North Vietnam's borders.
Jiang Meiyu was lost in her own thoughts the entire time, as if the world had nothing to do with her. It wasn't until the prince gently patted her shoulder that she came to her senses. She blinked and found herself standing in front of Kunning Palace, with the prince looking at her with a gentle gaze.
"Yu'er, we have arrived at the Queen Mother's palace. What were you thinking about just now?" The prince asked softly. His fingers gently stroked her nose, making her feel warm.
Jiang Meiyu blushed and smiled. She raised her head and replied playfully, "Husband, I was just thinking about how to give birth to a healthy baby for you as soon as possible!" Her voice was full of anticipation and happiness.
Hearing these words, the prince felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He looked at Jiang Meiyu with doting eyes, thinking how fortunate he was to have met such a beautiful and kind woman. He secretly resolved to cherish this relationship and not let anyone ruin their happiness.
"Come in quickly, mother must have been waiting for a long time." The prince took Jiang Meiyu's hand and led her into Kunning Palace.
After they paid their respects to the Empress, the Crown Prince went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to handle government affairs. Jiang Meiyu stayed in the Kunning Palace for lunch and chatted with the Empress. After lunch, Jiang Meiyu left and returned to the Eastern Palace.
However, on the way back to the palace, Jiang Meiyu ran into Concubine De. Concubine De was the biological mother of the Fourth Prince and the adoptive mother of the First Prince. She bowed slightly and said, "The Crown Princess is honored."
Jiang Meiyu smiled and responded politely, "Your Highness the Virtuous Concubine is polite." Her voice was gentle and elegant, which made people feel good about it.
Concubine De looked at Jiang Meiyu, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. She smiled and said, "I've heard of the Crown Princess's beauty for a long time. Seeing her today, it's true! I'm afraid no one in the harem can match her beauty!"
Jiang Meiyu smiled slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty the Virtuous Concubine is too kind. I don't deserve it." Her eyes were as clear as water, and her tone was humble yet generous.
The smile on Concubine De's face grew even brighter, and she continued to praise, "Crown Princess is so beautiful and charming, no wonder the Crown Prince dotes on you so much!"
Jiang Meiyu sneered inwardly, but she maintained a smile on her face as she said, "Your Highness, I am too kind. I am just an ordinary woman."
De Fei nodded, then gently patted Jiang Meiyu's hand and said, "Crown Princess, you are too modest. Your beauty and talent are worthy of our Crown Prince!"
Jiang Meiyu nodded slightly to express her gratitude, but she couldn't help rolling her eyes in her heart. She thought to herself, this Concubine De really knows how to flatter!
The two chatted for a while, and then Concubine De got up to say goodbye. Jiang Meiyu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after watching Concubine De leave. She knew that in this deep palace, if she wanted to survive, she had to learn to deal with all kinds of people and things. Although Concubine De's praise made her a little uncomfortable, she still had to remain calm and rational, and not be easily swayed by others' words.
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