"What was the wife's original name?" Chen Zhiyan wanted to know.
"Also known as Wei Wangqing."
"Then, could there be any connection?"
"Who knows?" Wei Wangqing said with a smile. These kinds of things are difficult to judge using common sense.
"Let's go eat, are you hungry?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhiyan realized he was indeed a little hungry, as he hadn't eaten anything since she left last night.
Chen Zhiyan nodded, and the two headed towards the dining room.
After that, the two moved into the East Palace.
Wei Wangqing thus officially began her arduous life as the Crown Princess.
And Chen Zhiyan and Chen Zhiyan were inseparable. The two resolved their misunderstandings and felt that their relationship was even stronger than before. Chen Zhiyan was no longer anxious.
The two then embarked on a shameless and unrestrained plan to have a baby.
Wei Wangqing felt that she was old enough and her relationship was stable, so having a child would be a good idea, especially since people around her kept urging her to have one.
In the blink of an eye, the wild geese have flown south.
Now, Wei Wangqing is basically in charge of the morning court sessions, while the Empress mostly just gives guidance from the sidelines.
These days, everyone can clearly feel that the Empress's health is deteriorating day by day.
Finally, on this day, the Queen summoned everyone to her bedchamber.
She informed everyone that after her death, Crown Princess Wei Wangqing would succeed her, and no one objected.
Then he called Wei Wangqing in alone, while the others waited outside.
After entering, Wei Wangqing felt somewhat uncomfortable. Although she had no motherly affection for the Empress, they had spent so much time together and she had taught and guided her. How could she not have some feelings for her?
Even if someone insignificant in your life, someone you've never even crossed paths with, dies, it won't leave you unmoved.
"Little Six, after Mother Empress passes away, the Great Wei is now in your hands."
"Um."
"You are aware of most of what is happening in the court, but there are many entanglements among the officials, so you still need to put in more effort to understand and experience it firsthand."
“This Prince An is a capable person, but we must use her with caution. She was originally a princess of the Southern Dynasty, and later married the Southern Dynasty’s expeditionary general. However, it is rumored that the general knew a secret and was killed. She then fled to our Great Wei with her two children.”
So that's how it is. Wei Wangqing couldn't help but think that the general didn't die on the battlefield, but rather perished in a palace secret. How tragic and lamentable!
"She has a grudge against the Southern Dynasty and will not help it, but her daughter has married into the Southern Dynasty, so this is a double-edged sword. You must handle it carefully."
"But she has already promised to assist the next emperor well and not to set foot in the Southern Dynasty. Prince An is a man of his word, so you can rest assured about that."
"Daughter understands." Faced with her mother's earnest instructions, Wei Wangqing couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, even if the other party might only be doing it for the sake of the Great Wei.
"And then there's the Prime Minister. He's a cunning old fox who's always on the receiving end of the wind. He can be used, but not trusted. As for the Grand Tutor, he's basically retired from official duties now, but his reputation for integrity goes beyond just his name. You can consult him on many things. Cough cough."
"Mother Empress." Wei Wangqing looked at her with concern.
"It's nothing."
"And there's General Li, a loyal servant of the country. I can entrust her with the deployment of troops without worry. I also see that Yao Yao of the Dali Temple seems to admire you greatly. You can use both kindness and force to win her over."
"The Kyoto guards and the commander of the palace guards must both be your own people. Take note, I'm also handing over my secret guards to you."
"But be careful not to have too powerful a family connection. I see that you are very wary of this, so please pay close attention."
After saying so much, the Queen felt breathless for a moment.
But she hadn't finished speaking, "Little one, be careful of the Southern Emperor and the Witch... Clan."
In the end, the Queen still died.
"Dong—" The funeral bell tolled, and the courtiers knelt in worship.
The whole country is in mourning.
What followed was a natural progression.
Wei Wangqing and the others moved from the East Palace into the main hall of the Imperial Palace, officially settling into the Imperial Palace and becoming the masters of this imperial city.
Only then did the courtiers realize that the new empress's harem consisted of only one person: the queen!
This is far more than just pitifully small.
Everyone says His Majesty was quite the ladies' man back then, but he doesn't look like one at all.
When they advised His Majesty to expand his harem, he refused, citing the late Emperor's mourning period.
What else could they say but wait?
The late emperor's attendants all stayed quietly in the harem, since everything now depended on the new emperor. The Dowager Empress also handed over the power of managing the harem to the Empress and moved into the Anning Palace, no longer concerning herself with worldly affairs.
Wei Wangqing saw that the secret guards left behind by the late emperor were all loyal only to the emperor, so he could use them with peace of mind.
Therefore, Li Nuo and others were placed in the palace guards, and Li Nuo was appointed as the commander of the guards, which was not considered an insult to her.
After finishing his duties in the court, Wei Wangqing went to see Chen Zhiyan.
"How are things going? Are you managing to keep up?"
Chen Zhiyan replied arrogantly, "My wife underestimates me. Of course I can do it."
"Yes, yes, my Ayan is the best." She was quite surprised when she was sorting out the family property. She didn't expect Ayan to be so capable. He had only been in charge of the Sixth Princess's Mansion for a short time, and his assets had multiplied several times over.
However, considering that his mother was the Minister of Revenue and his father came from a merchant family, it was not surprising that Ayan had business acumen.
Chen Zhiyan gave her a reproachful look, but he was also pleased that his wife hadn't changed at all; she was still the same as always and hadn't changed just because she had become emperor.
"If any of those who serve the emperor are disobedient, show them no mercy."
"Yes, most of them are pragmatic."
Wei Wangqing suddenly hugged him tightly, saying, "You've worked so hard, my husband."
Chen Zhiyan blushed instantly. "My lady, please speak properly. What are you doing?"
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