Soon, the news of Jiang Meiyu's pregnancy spread throughout the palace, and for a time, everyone was talking about it. In Changchun Palace, Concubine Xiao, upon hearing the news, angrily knocked over a precious vase.
"This is outrageous! He was clearly poisoned, so how could the Crown Princess get pregnant? Could it be that she was faking pregnancy, a conspiracy by the Crown Prince?" Concubine Xiao was furious, her eyes flashing with anger.
The Third Prince frowned and said, "Mother, whether it's a conspiracy or not, we can't just sit back and watch. This is a great opportunity for us!"
Concubine Xiao nodded, a sinister smile on her face: "The Queen Mother's eightieth birthday will be in a few days. We can make good use of this opportunity then."
The two began to plot, with sinister smiles on their faces. They decided to kill the prince at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. Once the prince died, it would be uncertain whether Jiang Meiyu could have a child.
The Fourth Prince slowly walked into Yonghe Palace and said softly, "May mother be well."
Defei hurriedly stood up and said anxiously: "Yunji, get up quickly!"
The Fourth Prince slowly stood up and asked in confusion, "I wonder what has Mother called me here so urgently?"
De Fei frowned and said worriedly, "Yun Ji, the Crown Princess is pregnant, aren't you worried?"
The Fourth Prince smiled faintly and replied calmly, "Ah! Mother, why are you so anxious? We still have Third Brother. I don't believe he can sit still. Besides, I have no interest in the throne. It would be great for me to be an idle prince, without having to worry about food and clothing. If it weren't for you, I would still be enjoying myself in Xiaohuang Tower."
Concubine De was so angry that she was shaking all over. She cursed angrily, "You...you are really pissing me off to death. You never come to see me on weekdays, and only the eldest prince comes to pay his respects to me. Today, I finally managed to find you, and this is how you piss me off."
"Mother, why do you mention him? Now that Dongque is gone, he is just a waste!" said the Fourth Prince in a bad tone.
After hearing this, Concubine De was so angry that her face turned pale. She pointed at the Fourth Prince with a trembling hand: "You...you you you..."
She was so angry that she couldn't speak. She picked up a feather duster and hit the Fourth Prince.
Upon seeing this, the Fourth Prince immediately took off running, shouting, "Mother, please calm down. I am your own son. If you kill me, there will be no one to take care of you in your old age."
De Fei chased after him in a rage, "I'll beat you to death today, you unfilial son!"
The fourth prince ran very fast and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
De Fei stopped walking, panting heavily, and angrily cursed: "This rebellious son is really mad at me!"
At this time, the Fourth Prince appeared from the corner again and said to Concubine De with a grin: "Mother, please calm down. I was just joking with you just now. In fact, I don't think the eldest prince is that good. He pretends to be something in front of you all day long. You must not be fooled by him. However, I have something to do, so I'll leave first!" After that, he slipped away.
Watching the Fourth Prince's receding figure, Concubine De stamped her feet in anger. "Oh my God, what the hell did I give birth to? How could I have a son like this?"
The maids nearby looked at each other, not daring to speak, and silently stepped forward to help Concubine De up and help her calm down. They knew how Concubine De was feeling at the moment, and they also knew that in such a situation it was best to remain silent to avoid angering her.
At this time, Lan Xin walked over cautiously and said softly, "Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince is still young and naive. It all depends on you to plan things out. Fortunately, you have the First Prince to help you..."
After hearing this, Concubine De felt a little calmer. She turned to look at Lan Xin, a glint of relief in her eyes. She knew that Lan Xin was right. Although her son was young, he was still a child after all, and needed her as a mother to teach and guide him. The eldest prince had grown up and was sensible and could help her deal with many things. Thinking of this, Concubine De couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, Lan Xin, you are right. Fortunately, the eldest prince is here, otherwise Yun Ji would be so angry that I would die!"
However, Concubine De couldn't let it go. She recalled Yunji's disrespect and felt a surge of anger. She secretly resolved to teach this ignorant boy a lesson, to teach him the true meaning of respect and filial piety. She also decided to strengthen Yunji's education and training, to help him become an outstanding prince, capable of inheriting the throne.
Time flew by, and before long, it was the Queen Mother's birthday. The Queen busied herself with preparing for a grand banquet, all the while simultaneously attending to Jiang Meiyu's well-being. Jiang Meiyu, sensing the Queen's fatigue and worry, gently comforted her, "Mother, don't worry too much. I have God's blessing, and I'll be fine." The Queen was deeply moved by Jiang Meiyu's words.
The Queen looked at Jiang Meiyu gratefully, tears in her eyes: "Yu'er, you are such a caring child. I am very pleased to have a daughter-in-law like you. Sometimes, I even feel like you are my own daughter!" Hearing this, Jiang Meiyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She hugged the Queen tightly and responded affectionately: "Yes, I am your daughter, and I am willing to be your good daughter all my life and stay by your side forever."
The two hugged each other and cried, feeling the deep mother-daughter love between them. At this moment, Jiang Meiyu felt unprecedented happiness and satisfaction.
Soon, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was filled with princes, ministers, and their families. They were dressed in gorgeous attire, their faces beaming with joy. The Empress Dowager sat at the top, with the Emperor and Empress flanking her. The three of them, smiling, conversed cordially.
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