Kunning Palace.
"Your son pays homage to your mother."
Jun Zechen walked forward slowly. He was tall and straight, like a proudly standing pine or cypress tree, and his every move showed his royal demeanor.
The queen sat upright on the phoenix chair, calmly stretched out her hand, and elegantly picked up the teacup.
She blew gently on the hot steam on the surface of the cup, and the rising vapor swirled in front of her. Then, she tilted her head slightly and slowly put the tea into her mouth, savoring it carefully.
Her expression was calm and composed, and her eyes revealed a composure and wisdom that had been accumulated over the years.
"How come the Crown Prince has time to come to my Kunning Palace today?"
The Queen's voice was calm and majestic, like a spring flowing through the mountains, clear yet carrying an irresistible power.
Jun Zechen frowned slightly, revealing a hint of worry and anxiety between his brows.
When he came out of Xiyan Palace this morning, he was shocked to hear Anshun telling his mother about the punishment she had given Ling Yue.
"Mother, I personally requested the Emperor to issue an imperial decree to confer the title of Crown Princess. If you took away her Golden Book of Crown Princess, wouldn't that be a denial of her status?"
"Prince!"
The Queen's voice became stern and her expression instantly became serious.
"The Crown Princess hasn't been pregnant for two years, but because you like her, I haven't made things difficult for her."
The Queen's voice was crisp and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting Jun Zechen's heart.
"Not only was she unable to bear you an heir, but now she almost caused your second child to miscarry. Imperial Physician Li said that it would be very difficult for Tang Fengyi to survive this pregnancy. It would depend on luck if she could survive until six or seven months."
If Tang Fengyi's pregnancy could last until July, for the queen, it would mean sacrificing the mother to save the child, as the royal heir was the most important thing.
"Mother, I know the Crown Princess. She would never harm my child."
Jun Zechen's voice was firm and powerful. He raised his head slightly and looked directly into the queen's eyes.
He understood Ling Yue's character. She might be careless, or she might mean well but end up doing something bad.
But the heart is always good.
The queen's gaze lingered on the prince, her eyes intertwined with disappointment and helplessness, like a pool of deep water, containing endless thoughts.
During the decades of ups and downs in the harem, she had seen too many women who were good at disguising themselves. She was no stranger to those faces that appeared gentle and kind on the surface but were cruel and ruthless behind the scenes.
But now, she didn't expect that her own son was exactly like his father and was so easily bewitched by a woman.
She raised her head slightly, her voice carrying a hint of sadness.
"As the Crown Prince, do you think your words of faith can convince me?"
"This palace has clear rules for rewards and punishments, and the evidence for punishing the Crown Princess is solid. She took medicine from the Imperial Hospital and secretly gave some abortion-preserving herbs to Tang Fengyi, and even brazenly claimed in front of this palace that she had no knowledge of the matter."
The Queen's speech speed gradually increased, and each word seemed to be squeezed out from between her teeth, but the sternness in her expression did not diminish in the slightest.
Her fingers tightly gripped the armrest, her joints turning slightly white from the force, revealing her inner anger and dissatisfaction with the Crown Princess.
"Even if she didn't do it on purpose, she not only committed the crime of concealing the truth but also the fault of negligence. As the Crown Princess, she has such a lack of moral integrity and lacks management ability. What's wrong with me accepting her golden book?"
The queen's voice became increasingly stern, like bursts of thunder exploding in Jun Zechen's ears.
Jun Zechen's face was solemn.
He knew that Ling Yue was indeed lacking in managing household affairs.
After all, she had never received orthodox education from a noble family, nor had she learned how to manage the affairs of the harem.
Now that many women have entered the Eastern Palace, she needs time to learn and adapt, rather than being directly deprived of her rights.
Jun Zechen took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, looked directly into the queen's eyes, with a hint of pleading in his voice.
"Mother, the Crown Princess did not do well enough in some areas, but I was well aware when I married her that she was not good at managing the affairs of the harem."
He spoke slowly and firmly, and every word was filled with his protection for Ling Yue.
"Now, Queen Mother should also teach her patiently instead of being so decisive in depriving her of her rights as Crown Princess."
The queen spoke slowly, each word weighing heavily.
"The Crown Prince is willing to give the Crown Princess the opportunity to learn and grow, but the price is that you are now unsure whether your second child can be born safely."
"Does the Crown Prince really not mind such a price? Could it be that the Crown Prince will only be satisfied if the child in Concubine Su's belly becomes a sacrifice for the Crown Princess's growth?"
The Queen's voice became increasingly harsh, and every word was like a sharp knife, piercing Jun Zechen's heart.
People are like this. Unless they encounter something that really hurts their heart, they always think positively.
But if it really happens, you will regret it.
At this time, the prince was blinded by the tenderness of the princess and could not see the reality before him.
As an outsider, the queen naturally has a clear mind and she would never let her grandson get into any trouble.
When Jun Zechen heard the queen's words, his heart trembled violently.
I wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in my throat and I couldn't utter a single word.
The Queen Mother's reasons were so sound that he could not refute them.
Yaoyao is due to give birth in two months, and no more accidents can happen.
When Ling Yue was in possession of the Golden Book, she had great power as the Crown Princess. Not only could she deploy people in the Eastern Palace, she could even interfere in some matters of the Imperial Household Department.
But she is simple-minded and careless, and can be easily exploited by people with ulterior motives.
Thinking of this, Jun Zechen pursed his lips even more and stopped talking.
"After I dealt with the Crown Princess's matter last night, I also sent someone to investigate the issue of the concubine's dress being stained with motherwort."
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