ebookland Chapter 557: Support and protect the family
Chapter 557: Support and protect the family
"As a queen mother, you always consider the Third Prince. He is still too young to understand your good intentions. When he takes this position in the future, he will understand how difficult it is to accomplish many things."
When the queen heard this, she was so excited that her heart almost jumped out of her throat.
"Your Majesty, do you mean to make the third prince the crown prince?" the queen asked in disbelief.
"Empress, the Third Prince is my legitimate son, and he was originally the candidate for the Crown Prince. Do you know why I have been unable to issue an imperial decree to appoint a crown prince?"
"Why?" the queen asked tentatively.
"Even though I am the emperor, I must be a filial son. I will be able to make the decision after Concubine Cao gives birth."
This sentence is very clear.
It’s just that the Queen Mother won’t allow it.
The Queen Mother has her own selfish motives.
He was determined to help his mother's family, the Cao family, to rise up.
Not only was Cao Yun'er brought into the palace, but she soon became pregnant with the Emperor's child. Recently, the Empress Dowager has been keeping a close eye on Cao Yun'er's food, clothing, and daily life, fearing that anything might go wrong.
There are not so many concubines in this palace. Some of those who were newly selected into the palace have not had the chance to serve the emperor.
Who has the guts to murder Cao Yuner!
Unless, as the queen, she has the courage and sufficient motivation.
"Your Majesty, what if Concubine Cao also gave birth to a prince?" the Queen boldly asked.
"Then the matter of the crown prince can only be delayed a little longer." The emperor responded directly.
The queen's heart sank.
Who is Cao Yun'er? Even the legitimate daughters of the Cao family don't count. In order to enter the palace and give birth to a prince for the emperor, the Cao family racked their brains.
If Cao Yuner really gave birth to a prince, could the Queen Mother let the third prince become the crown prince?
The emperor did not miss the fierceness that flashed across the queen's eyes and just pretended that nothing had happened.
……
Not long after Ji Chuhe left the palace, he encountered the carriage of the Duke of Rong's Mansion.
Rong Qingqing immediately jumped off the carriage and ran to Ji Chuhe's car, "Sister-in-law, I missed you so much."
"Why are you here?"
"Waiting for you, and taking you to the Duke of Rong's Mansion. Grandmother misses you."
"Okay, let's go to the front and buy some of grandma's favorite snacks."
"Yeah." Rong Qingqing held Ji Chuhe's hand affectionately.
When they arrived at the Duke Rong's Mansion, Ji Chuhe and Rong Qingqing went straight to Old Madam Rong's courtyard.
"Hello, grandma." Ji Chuhe called affectionately.
"Don't be polite. Come, He'er, sit next to your grandmother."
"Yes." Ji Chuhe walked forward and sat next to Old Madam Rong.
Soon after, several other aunts came.
We chatted happily for a while.
When it was almost time for dinner, Mrs. Rongguo specially called Ji Chuhe to the inner room alone.
Ji Chuhe felt that Madam Rong looked very serious.
"Grandma, what do you want to see me about?"
"He'er, you became the imperial merchant. Did the emperor really only value your ability to make money? Tell grandma the truth, have you been wronged in any way?" Old Madam Rong looked at Ji Chuhe anxiously, her worried expression evident in her words.
"Grandma, have you guessed anything?"
"It was your uncle. He felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed, so he talked to me privately. We analyzed it. Although the result of the analysis was incredible, we cannot have any fluke mentality."
"Yes, grandmother, it's just as you thought. The emperor wanted me to break off my relationship with the prince, and I pretended to please him and promised to become the imperial merchant. The emperor has always been determined to kill my father. Xiao Jincheng is no longer in prison. The emperor sent someone to take him to Prince Ping's mansion."
"Grandmother, I actually have something to ask you. I have analyzed this with my mother before. If the emperor is so sure of getting rid of my father, he must have something that can kill my father. This thing is very likely related to Prince Ping! Have you heard any gossip between Concubine Xu and Prince Ping?"
"I haven't heard of that. When the emperor ascended the throne, the harem was in chaos. Some died, some escaped. Even if there were some rumors, they would have been long gone."
"Prince Ping must be the key figure for the Emperor to deal with my father. Now that Xiao Jincheng is with Prince Ping, my guess is further confirmed."
"You mean, Prince Ping and Concubine Xu have an improper relationship?"
"Ah."
"If that's the case, then they're definitely going to use Prince Huaiyang's background to make a fuss." Madam Rong said confidently, "The emperor only needs to directly frame Prince Huaiyang as Prince Ping's son, not the late emperor's offspring, and Prince Ping is guilty of treason. With just one imperial decree, Prince Huaiyang will be doomed!"
Ji Chuhe had the same idea, "I have already informed Mother about this matter, and I am waiting for your letter."
"Well, let's take a look at what your mother's letter says first."
"Okay." Ji Chuhe nodded in response.
Madam Rong suddenly took Ji Chuhe's hand and said, "He'er, grandma has already treated you as her own granddaughter. Xiaowu married far away in Huaiyang and is not with me. Your arrival is like Xiaowu returning to my side. Even if the emperor has that intention, don't be afraid. Huaiyang Palace and Rong Guogong Mansion are both your backers."
"Well, thank you, grandma. Although this happened, it didn't develop to the point where we need to treat it as a major enemy. Besides, I still have my plans."
"Your eldest uncle asked me to tell you something. This is what I, your grandfather, and several other uncles mean. The Rongguo Mansion is not afraid of being insulted, nor is it afraid of being regarded as a traitor! We only protect our most precious family members."
"Grandma, I understand." Ji Chuhe was moved.
……
Ji Chuhe had dinner at the Duke Rong's Mansion and returned to the Prince's Mansion with Rong Qingqing.
Before arriving at the mansion, he was stopped in front of the carriage by the people from the shop.
"Madam, something bad has happened! Something happened in the shop." The clerk said anxiously.
"What happened?" Ji Chuhe asked as he lifted the car curtain.
"A woman came into the shop with her child in her arms. When she saw Miss Ming'er, she started to curse her, saying that Miss Ming'er seduced her husband and that our shop had actually raised someone like this."
"Ming'er?" Rong Qingqing looked curious, "Sister-in-law, could Ming'er be Xiao Jincheng's concubine?"
"It's her." Ji Chuhe nodded.
"Why is she in the shop?"
"Let's go to the shop first to see what's going on. As for how Ming'er got to the shop, I'll tell you when I have time."
"it is good."
At this time, the shop was crowded with people.
A woman with a child on her back grabbed Ming'er's hair and refused to let go.