"Ayu, listen to me."
Gu Lin held Jiang Yu tightly, "Mei Chu still doesn't understand how the deficiency in your body disappeared, and there's also the mole under your eye. We can't gamble with your life."
Even though Gu Lin was talking about the risks of pregnancy, Jiang Yu seemed not to hear him at all, only covering her stomach with her hand, "Am I really pregnant? Why don't I feel anything?"
Looking at Jiang Yu like this, Gu Lin suddenly felt a lump in his throat.
"Does Mother want to keep this child?"
Gu Qingyan spoke softly, and Jiang Yu slowly raised her head upon hearing this, "We should ask Ayan's opinion. Ayan, do you want your mother to keep this child? If you don't want to, your mother won't keep him."
"My opinion?"
Gu Qingyan looked at Gu Lin somewhat helplessly, but Gu Lin simply nodded at Gu Qingyan, "If your mother says to listen to you, then we will listen to you."
Seeing that Gu Qingyan hadn't reacted yet, Jiang Yu immediately grabbed Gu Qingyan's hand that was on her stomach.
“Ayan, as far as your mother is concerned, this child in my womb has not yet grown flesh and blood, but you are alive and well in front of your mother.”
Although Jiang Yu desperately wanted to keep the child, she still pretended to be relaxed as she looked at Gu Qingyan.
"So the Empress Dowager listens to Ayan."
Seeing Jiang Yu say this, Gu Qingyan slowly reached out and placed his hand on Jiang Yu's stomach.
His mother was pregnant. After ten months of pregnancy and childbirth, he would have a younger brother or sister.
In that case... it doesn't seem so bad.
Gu Qingyan's lips curled up slightly, "I like younger brothers and sisters."
“Ayu.”
Gu Lin couldn't help but speak again, "I can't risk your safety."
He lost Ayu four years ago, so he knew very well that he would not be able to bear it if the scene from four years ago were to repeat itself.
"But this little guy chose us."
Jiang Yu's expression softened slightly. "It was diagnosed on my birthday. Is the little one wishing me a happy birthday?"
"Will it be a boy or a girl? Who will it resemble? Will its personality be completely opposite to Ayan's?"
As Jiang Yu continued talking incessantly, Gu Lin's hands gradually clenched into fists.
"I want to keep this child."
Call her willful or not, all she knows is that upon hearing the news of her pregnancy, her blood was pounding.
"I'll listen to Ayu."
Gu Lin finally relented and agreed, "However, we need to keep this information a secret for now. I will intensify my investigation into the mole and the deficiency syndrome during this period."
"good."
Jiang Yu grinned from ear to ear. Her pregnancy with Ayan was so difficult; almost no one cared for her during her ten months of pregnancy.
This time, she should be able to fully experience the process of nurturing a new life, right?
I am grateful to God.
......
Why has Father Emperor been trying to dissuade Mother Emperor?
Outside, Gu Qingyan couldn't help but ask.
Gu Lin only replied to Gu Qingyan, "Even if your mother and I have no children, I would still advise her in this way. Ayan, I cannot bear any risk regarding your mother."
These words kept lingering in Gu Qingyan's mind, and he was somewhat dazed on the way back to the Taihe Hall.
"Your Majesty, it is late. You should rest early."
Gu Qingyan lay on the bed, but he never closed his eyes.
Some time ago, the arrival of the two noble daughters in Dayu drew a lot of attention to the Empress's position. He hadn't felt much about it until tonight.
Will he find a relationship like that of his father and mother?
"Have Kui Ruo come to the Hall of Supreme Harmony after court tomorrow."
Well, the affection between Father and Mother is something that can't be forced.
Thinking of the little one in Jiang Yu's belly, Gu Qingyan couldn't help but smile.
The palace is too big; it needs to be more lively.
The next morning after the court session, Wei Ruo went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"Your Majesty, I have found the person who spread the rumors, but I believe there are other people behind this."
Kui Ruo told Gu Qingyan everything she knew: "Although Zhu Cheng spread rumors, he did not incite the group that caused trouble yesterday, and the speed at which these rumors spread was also very strange."
"It's actually Zhu Cheng."
Gu Qingyan frowned. He was quite comfortable with the position of Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, so how could he have raised such an incompetent son!
“Your Majesty, I believe this matter can be considered a serious matter or a minor one. Zhu Cheng should be punished for spreading rumors, but the person behind it is even more sinister.” Wei Ruo paused here, “Furthermore, when I investigated the person behind it, I found nothing.”
Another fruitless attempt?
It's strikingly similar to the last time everyone at Lingyun Garden was poisoned.
"Therefore, I have come specifically to inquire about Your Majesty's opinion."
For a moment, the Hall of Supreme Harmony fell silent. Gu Qingyan pondered these matters, feeling as if an invisible hand was constantly pushing him forward.
"It seems that the court of Dayu is not as clean as I imagined."
Gu Qingyan slowly spoke, "Zhu Cheng has spread rumors and caused trouble. He will never be allowed to take the imperial examinations or enter officialdom in this lifetime, and he will be expelled from the capital."
"As for the Zhu family, they must personally go to Lingyun Garden to apologize."
Upon hearing this, Wei Ruo sighed almost imperceptibly. He was genuinely afraid that the Emperor might lash out and execute the Zhu family.
"What about the innocence of the female scholar from Lingyun Garden?"
"People don't understand why I want women to serve in the government, but the best policy is to balance Yin and Yang. There are some things in the court that women are more suitable for." Gu Qingyan pursed his lips. "I will personally tell everyone that the rumors were fabricated by Zhu Cheng. They have been wronged after all. Go to Lingyun Garden and discuss it with them. As long as their requests are not excessive, I will grant them."
After Wei Ruo left, Gu Qingyan summoned Ling Ku.
"emperor."
"Ling Ku, thoroughly investigate this matter and find out who is behind it. Start by investigating the court officials, and if you find nothing, then investigate the powerful families."
"Yes, ma'am."
......
Lingyun Garden.
After informing everyone of Zhu Cheng's punishment, Wei Ruo paused, then said, "The Emperor will tell the world that Zhu Cheng fabricated rumors out of thin air, clearing your names, and will grant you one request that is not excessive."
"I have a request."
Guo Siyuan suddenly spoke, completely ignoring Xie Zhiqing's desperate attempts to signal her with her eyes.
"you say."
"I want to compete with you at Minghe Tower. Any topic from the Four Books and Five Classics or policy essays is acceptable. I request that Your Majesty personally set the questions and grade the papers."
Guo Siyuan's words left Wei Ruo momentarily speechless. "You mean you want to retake the exam with me?"
"Yes, only in this way can our innocence be fully proven, isn't it?"
"I will inform the Emperor."
Looking into Guo Siyuan's eyes, Wei Ruo suddenly felt that those eyes were surprisingly bright.
He looked just like he did when he took the imperial examination.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Kui."
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