"As for the Queen, I depose you and give you a cup of poisoned wine," the Emperor said coldly, a flicker of determination in his eyes. Upon hearing this, the Queen's face turned pale, tears welled up in her eyes, and she collapsed to the ground, powerless. She knew she had lost everything, and there was no way back.
The Queen Mother sat aside, never saying a word, but watching everything unfold silently. She shook her head gently at the Queen and sighed, "Ah...!" Then, Nanny Dai carefully helped the Queen Mother up and left the Palace of Heavenly Purity together.
The emperor waved his hand for everyone to leave, leaving only Jiang Meiyu alone. He walked over to Jiang Meiyu, gently held her hand, and whispered, "Yu'er, are you scared now? Don't be afraid. I'm here, and I won't let anyone hurt you. I won't let any of those who have bad intentions towards you and Qian Ning go unpunished."
Jiang Meiyu smiled faintly and said, "Your Majesty, I'm fine." However, she felt a little regretful because Qin Huaian had narrowly escaped death. Although he was now a commoner, with her status, it would not be difficult for her to deal with him. She didn't know that Qin Huaian, filled with resentment, had turned to the Queen's brother, General Deng Jiasi.
As the saying goes, "If you don't seek death, you won't die. This is an eternal truth." Qin Huaian's behavior is undoubtedly seeking his own death.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the little princess was almost a year old. Not only had she learned to walk, but she also looked exactly like Jiang Meiyu when she was little. Her big, round eyes shone like stars, her cherry lips curved slightly under her delicate, straight nose, and her smile revealed two adorable dimples. She was truly beautiful and captivating. The emperor doted on the little princess, sometimes even bringing her to court. Prime Minister Jiang often teased his granddaughter, and the family enjoyed a joyful time together.
On this day, the emperor had just finished dealing with a mountain of memorials and could not wait to go to the Weiyang Palace. His face was filled with joy, and he said cheerfully, "Yu'er, I have great news to tell you!"
"Oh? What's the good news, Your Majesty?" At this time, Jiang Meiyu was busy wrapping up her paintings and preparing to send them to Xianfu Palace.
The emperor stepped forward, gently stretched out his hands, turned Jiang Meiyu's body around, and faced her. With a gleam in his eyes, he said expectantly: "I plan to take you and Qian Ning out of the palace for a while, and at the same time, go on a private visit to the people and understand their real lives."
"But Your Majesty, I have some good news for you! I'm pregnant," Jiang Meiyu said shyly, her eyes filled with anticipation and joy, and a hint of girlish shyness. She stared at the emperor quietly, hoping to see the same ecstasy in his expression.
Upon hearing this, the emperor's face showed surprise, but it quickly turned into delight. His eyes sparkled with excitement and excitement, as if the whole world had become brighter. The emperor quickly reached out and gently stroked Jiang Meiyu's face, saying softly, "Really? Yu'er, this is so great! We're going to have a child again, and I'm going to be a father again. Qian Ning will finally have a brother or sister of her own."
Jiang Meiyu smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with happiness and satisfaction. She knew that this child would bring them more joy and responsibility, and she was willing to take on this responsibility and protect their family together with the emperor.
The emperor seemed to have thought of something and continued, "In that case, let's put the matter of leaving the palace on hold and talk about it later. This time, I'll let Madam Jiang take care of you personally, so I can feel at ease. Tell this good news to my mother later, she will definitely be very happy." Jiang Meiyu nodded obediently in agreement.
Jiang Meiyu had already taken a Dragon and Phoenix Pill and was two months pregnant. Upon learning of this, the Emperor immediately summoned Imperial Physician Hu to examine Jiang Meiyu's pulse. After carefully examining her, he reported, "Your Majesty, Consort Xian's pulse is steady and strong, indicating good health. The fetus is developing normally, and both mother and child are safe. Simply maintain a good mood, eat well, and get enough rest to ensure the healthy growth of the fetus."
After hearing what Doctor Hu said, the emperor's worries gradually subsided. He gently held Jiang Meiyu's hand and said softly, "Yu'er, did you hear that? Everything is fine. We just need to protect this little life well." Jiang Meiyu looked at the emperor gratefully, tears in her eyes.
Ten months later, Jiang Meiyu successfully gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. The emperor was delighted and issued a general amnesty, sparking nationwide celebrations. Jiang Meiyu was crowned empress, Qian Ning was crowned princess, and their newborn son, Qin Jingchen, was made crown prince. The youngest princess, Qin Yuchu, was also rewarded with her own fiefdom.
That same year, after the Emperor's tireless efforts and the Empress Dowager's approval, all the concubines in the harem were dismissed. Among them, Concubine Liu, with the help of Jiang Meiyu, finally found the ideal life she had always longed for, and resolutely left the palace, choosing to live in anonymity and far away. Concubine Xie Hui, on the other hand, remained close friends with Jiang Meiyu, and instead returned to their shared shop to teach embroidery skills.
Several years later, Qin Huaian, in collusion with Deng Jiasi, secretly colluded with King Ding of Zhao to launch a rebellion, attempting to overthrow the imperial court. However, their plot was ultimately uncovered. Upon learning of this, the emperor immediately dispatched the crown prince's uncle to quell the rebellion, successfully defeating Deng Jiasi. Ultimately, the emperor ordered the execution of both Qin Huaian and Deng Jiasi, averting the crisis.
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