The ministers below, seeing that the Empress was truly enraged, dared not utter a sound.
It's all the fault of the culprit who angered the Queen.
But the Queen's statement was rather blunt.
How could they...
But it does make sense; the words may be rough, but the principle is sound.
They couldn't force the Empress to sleep with someone, so they repeatedly advised her that it was ultimately up to the Empress herself.
If the Empress is determined not to take concubines, it seems there is nothing they can do.
Besides, the Empress has now grown powerful enough that she is no longer under their control.
Upon realizing this, the ministers all gave up and decided to abandon the matter.
It's hard work and doesn't even bring any reward.
Who knows, maybe one day the Empress will come to her senses and take a concubine on her own initiative?
They're just waiting to see the day the Queen takes the initiative to slap them in the face!
If Wei Wangqing knew what they were thinking, he would probably just say, "Let's wait and see. We might not see it until the day we die."
Wei Wangqing felt much better after venting his frustration, and turned to leave.
She didn't care what the ministers thought, but after this once, it probably wouldn't happen again.
If there is still...
hehe!
Get ready for her verbal attack.
After the Empress left, the ministers complained bitterly, realizing that the Empress's radiant appearance these past few days had made them forget the torment of her pregnancy.
He couldn't help but launch a series of attacks against the person who first made the suggestion.
The minister was also speechless. She was the one who was recommended by everyone to speak, so why was everyone blaming her in the end?
She will never do something like that again.
If you were to offer advice on important matters of state and get scolded by the Empress, that would be one thing, but you could even gain a good reputation. What's the point of doing this for a man's sake?
Let the Empress do whatever she wants; she doesn't care anymore.
Many others share the same mindset as this minister.
Wei Wangqing finally escaped the torment of being pressured to get married during this court assembly, and got rid of a group of people who wanted to turn her into a scumbag and a heartless woman.
The following days were spent by Wei Wangqing playing with the child every day, and Wei Wangqing successfully became a wet nurse.
Soon, it was time for the two children's 100-day celebration.
Wei Wangqing was determined to hold a grand celebration, and she couldn't let her sons suffer, lest others look down on them because they were her sons.
Wei Wangqing couldn't stand the preference for sons over daughters, but she also couldn't stand the preference for daughters over sons.
They are all your own children, why do you have to divide them into different classes?
Can't we be treated fairly?
Therefore, this banquet was used to announce to the world that Wei Wangqing's son was equally favored.
At the banquet, all the civil and military officials presented their congratulatory gifts.
Another round of praise for the young prince ensued, and Wei Wangqing was happy to listen to them lavish praise on his son.
The courtiers had finally found a way to flatter the emperor; if they couldn't flatter the emperor herself, they had to flatter her son.
Meanwhile, Chen Zhiyan was surrounded by a group of lords.
The little princes are adorable.
"Yes, Your Majesty is truly blessed to have twins in this lifetime."
"Indeed, when it comes to good fortune, who in the Great Wei can compare to the Empress?"
Chen Zhiyan was annoyed by the way everyone was so jealous and trying to flatter him. He'd rather spend time with his wife and child.
Finally, a palace attendant came to report.
"Your Majesty, a man claiming to be Wuchen is requesting an audience with you at the palace gate."
Chen Zhiyan frowned. "Wuchen?"
He hadn't heard that name in so long that he had almost forgotten it.
This was the first person to show him what jealousy felt like.
But what is he here for?
"Bring them in." We'll see what they're like once we see them.
"I'll take my leave now. Please make yourselves at home."
The crowd bowed and said, "Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty and Empress."
After the queen left, everyone started discussing it amongst themselves.
"Hey, did you hear that? It's a man requesting an audience with His Majesty."
"I heard that, I heard that! Could it be His Majesty's former lover? Otherwise, why would the Empress bring him in?"
"I don't think so, you guys shouldn't say anything more."
"Oh dear, tell me what happened. His Majesty used to be a womanizer, but he only settled down after marrying the Empress. Maybe he still has some romantic entanglements from somewhere."
"Haha, yes, yes."
"If you ask me, the Empress is the most formidable person. What incredibly skillful methods she must have used to win His Majesty over like this!"
"Yes, that's right." The group of people all felt the same way when they thought of their wives.
Chen Zhiyan walked into the hall and saw Wuchen already sitting there waiting.
Wuchen looked at the newcomer. He had never seen him before, but he knew that he was her husband.
I only found out today that their child is already 100 days old.
"May Your Majesty and Empress enjoy boundless blessings." Wuchen bowed.
"No need for formalities." Chen Zhiyan raised his hand to help the person up.
“I’ve heard my wife mention you before, Wuchen.”
Wuchen looked at him in surprise.
"Besides, we've met once before," Chen Zhiyan said with a smile.
“At the gate of Jiangcheng, I am that young master Chen.”
Wuchen suddenly realized.
It was him.
It turns out that it was already like that back then...
Thinking of the fleeting romantic feelings he once had for His Highness, he shook his head; he had long since given up on them.
On the day I decided to leave.
He came back this time for a reason.
"So this is fate. But, Your Majesty, may I see His Majesty?"
"That's certainly possible. However, since the Empress is hosting a grand banquet for the officials ahead, you'll probably have to wait a bit longer."
"Yes, I can wait."
After that, the two remained silent for a while.
Chen Zhiyan finds it difficult to be enthusiastic towards the men around his wife; not treating them coldly is already a result of his restraint.
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