The moment Zhou Xue got on the sedan, she cast an anxious look at Li Yang. She still didn't have much confidence in whether she could get away with it in front of the emperor. Although she had only met the emperor once, she did leave some impression on her.
He has a deep impression and his eyes are sharp, as if he can see through people at a glance.
"Don't worry, I'm fully prepared and there are no flaws."
Li Yang gave him a hand and took the opportunity to lower his voice and said that he was not worried about the emperor, but worried about the civil and military officials of the dynasty. Those were all experienced, experienced, and old foxes.
Zhou Xue felt relieved and got into the soft sedan.
Everyone went to the main hall. Cuiyun Palace was not far from Xuanwu Hall, only about two miles away.
"Lord Commander, what do you think of the child in the Crown Princess's belly?"
Xu An said softly.
"Mr. Xu, as ministers, we should only make reports based on the facts, and do not make unreasonable comments or guesses about our master."
Yu Huai said expressionlessly.
"Yep."
Xu An looked stern and did not dare to say anything more.
Ah Fu, who was following behind, turned his head and glanced at Li Yang subconsciously, thinking to himself that the child in the princess's belly could not be his. He hoped that the emperor would not be suspicious, and then the princess could turn the corner with the child in her belly.
Yes, even the mother is more noble than her son and is honored in the world.
Today's morning meeting was very crowded. The nine princes and the elders of the Celestial Clan were all present, and all the officials from various tribes were also absent.
The prince will be buried in the imperial mausoleum tomorrow, and all the specific matters must be implemented today.
Starting at eight o'clock in the morning, it took two full hours to finalize all the details of the funeral ceremony. This funeral ceremony was of the highest standards for the dynasty, with hundreds of thousands of participants, 200,000 burial artifacts, 80,000 livestock, and 20,000 eunuchs and maids.
, every temple in the imperial city and every temple rang the bell 30,000 times.
After the ceremony, members of the royal family also had to go home to fast. The six ministers also had to stay in their own yamen to fast and were not allowed to go home. The rest of the idle external ministers gathered at the Meridian Gate to fast and stay.
All the people in the imperial city wear plain clothes and linen to wear mourning. For the next month, they are not allowed to marry, have fun, slaughter, pray or offer sacrifices.
"Your Majesty, does the Crown Princess share the coffin with the Crown Prince?"
Qiu Kai, the Minister of Rites, asked.
"Same coffin."
Zhu Wenyu said.
"A reward of poisoned wine, a rope to hang oneself, or a filling of mercury to keep the body intact?"
Qiu Kai asked for instructions again.
"I have already announced that Zhou Xue is here. When she arrives, I will ask her for her opinion. After all, she is my daughter-in-law, and I still have to consider her personal thoughts."
Zhu Wenyu said indifferently.
"The Emperor is merciful!"
All the ministers bowed and said in unison.
At this time, Zhou Xue and others had already arrived outside the palace. When Zhou Xue heard this, she couldn't help but sneered. Is this considered mercy?
He simply didn't take her life seriously and was just hypocritical.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Princess and Master Yu are already waiting outside the palace?"
The great eunuch Zhang Hua entered the palace to report.
"Xuan."
Zhu Wenyu spoke slowly.
Zhou Xue and others went to the temple and knelt down to worship.
"Why are there so many people here?"
Zhu Wenyu frowned and looked unhappy. He just ordered Zhou Xueyu to come over, but now all the eunuchs and doctors have followed him. Haha, he has a pretty big family lineage here.
"Your Majesty, they were brought here by me."
Yu Huai said loudly.
"Yu Aiqing, why did you bring them here?"
Zhu Wenyu said with some confusion, but his tone was kind and polite. First of all, Yu Huai was a high-level warrior in the Martial Lord Realm, with tremendous fighting power, and his status was not lower than that of the prince. Secondly, Yu Huai was his confidant and had always been loyal to him.
"To report to the Emperor, the Crown Princess is feeling unwell and vomiting repeatedly, so I asked the imperial physician. Just now, the Imperial Doctor diagnosed that the Crown Princess is pregnant."
Yu Huai said truthfully.
What?
The entire audience was startled, including Zhu Wenyu, who was sitting on the dragon throne, high above him.
"Xu An, are you sure?"
Zhu Wenyu asked urgently.
"I'm sure, I'm sure. I have been practicing medicine in the palace for thirty years. There is absolutely no possibility of misdiagnosis of a simple happy pulse. The princess is indeed pregnant."
Xu An quickly replied.
"How long?"
Zhu Wenyu asked again.
"Early pregnancy, it should be about ten days after having sex."
Xu Anden didn't even say anything.
When Zhu Wenyu heard this, he suddenly felt a little excited in his heart, but it did not show on his face. His expression was still very indifferent. Ten days after they had sex, his miserable prince happened to be the Qingyang City he went to ten days ago.
, could it be the bloodline left to him that night?
"Zhou Xue, is the child in your belly my royal son's?"
Zhu Wenyu stared down at him.
"Yes, the prince went to Qingyang City to visit me ten days ago and stayed at my house that night."
Zhou Xue bit her lip and said softly.
"Haha, that's it, that's it."
Zhu Wenyu laughed heartily, unable to contain his joy.
Although he has unparalleled cultivation and extraordinary abilities, and has had more than 30 descendants during his sixty years in power, except for Liu Jian, they are all princesses. In recent years, his functions have deteriorated and he can no longer act. This situation is destined for him.
The children of other members of the royal family must be appointed as heirs.
He was particularly unwilling to do this, and indeed had no choice but to do so.
But now Zhou Xue gave him hope. Zhou Xue might give birth to a grandson for him. After the prince passed away, the grandson ascended the throne, which was in accordance with etiquette, law and clan rules.
"Your Majesty, it's hard to say whether the child in the Crown Princess's belly belongs to the Crown Prince or not."
"That is, the Crown Princess has been in Qingyang City and has been separated from the Crown Prince. Who knows who she has met and what she has done during this period?"
"I heard that the Crown Princess has been rejecting the Crown Prince for more than half a year, so why did she agree to it that night? It's very strange, isn't it?"
The eldest prince, the second prince, and the third prince said one after another.
Although the other princes did not say anything, their faces looked suspicious.
Zhu Wenyu was suddenly startled, his face uncertain.
"Princess, our suspicion is not groundless. You must explain why you have rejected the prince for most of the year and then suddenly agreed recently?"
The eldest prince stepped forward and interrogated Zhou Xue.
His eyes are cold and intimidating, making people feel chilled.
After the death of the prince, according to the rules of the Celestial Clan, his heir was the most likely to be crowned prince, so he rushed to launch an attack.
"I didn't know the true identity of the prince before. The prince went to Qingyang City ten days ago, and then he told me that the prince wanted to stay overnight. Do I have the guts to refuse?"
"Besides, the prince said that he will make me his concubine next month. We are already getting married, so I have no reason to refuse the prince."
"I have a hard life. My husband left before we were married. A woman can't afford to offend the princes, but my name is pure and honorable. I can't let you slander me without clarifying me."
Zhou Xue explained that there was no leakage, and she looked half pitiful and half angry.
"Your explanation is reasonable, but it is just one-sided and not trustworthy."
The eldest prince sneered.
"If the emperor is merciful and allows me to be buried with the prince after I give birth, I will test it with blood. If there is a mistake, Zhou Xue is willing to accept all punishments. I will not complain at all if I am delayed."
Zhou Xue said loudly, with a look of determination on her face.
The eldest prince was immediately speechless. He snorted and retreated. The other princes and ministers also looked at each other, having no reason to question and making things difficult.
Zhu Wenyu's face was dark, but he did not express his position. Obviously, the princes' questions also made him suspicious. Although Zhou Xue's answer was impeccable and she was willing to take a blood test to test her identity, he might not want to be buried and was delaying time and lingering.
Seven points believe, three points doubt.
Li Yang saw that the atmosphere was tense and the situation was at a deadlock, so he could only take the risk and speak out.
He hurriedly kowtowed to Zhou Xue, "Empress, please stop saying a few words. The princes are not targeting you, but the child in your belly has the hope of inheriting the throne. They must be cautious!"
On the surface, it was to help the princes and admonish Zhou Xue, but in fact, it was to remind Zhu Wenyu that the princes were suspicious and rebellious because they did not want the child in Zhou Xue's belly to inherit the throne.
Zhu Wenyu's eyelids twitched, and he immediately became alert. He glanced at the princes and said meaningfully: "Are we brothers? When something big happens, or are we the ones who have our own hearts in mind? Thank you for helping me to check!"
"Haha, what did the emperor say?"
"Brother, I think the princess's belly must be of my royal blood. There is no problem at all."
"That's right, the Crown Princess has been studying in Tiannv Palace. Even if she wants to cheat, she has no chance."
All the princes changed their words one after another and smiled happily.
Zhu Wenyu nodded: "I also agree with everyone. Who dares to question this matter in the future? I will not be lenient. I will kill everyone in my family, including the emperor's relatives."
"Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the princess."
Officials from all over the court shouted in unison, their voices shaking the sky.
After Zhou Xue heard this, she let out a long sigh of relief. It was so dangerous that she almost escaped, thanks to Li Yang.
"You kid, why are you still kneeling? Get up quickly. From now on, you don't have to bow to anyone you see in this palace."
Zhu Wenyu looked at Zhou Xue and said with a smile.
"Yes, my lord!"
Zhou Xue stood up and bowed as before, showing respect.
"It's time to call me my father. I know that you were unhappy and had some objections to me when I asked you to be buried. But that's all in the past. From now on, you will be my biological daughter. After you give birth to a child, your honor will not change."
change."
Zhu Wenyu came down from his high position, very kindly, "Move out from Cuiyun Palace, and the best Biyue Palace in the palace will be given to you to live in. You can take any of the original slaves you like with you. In addition, I am arranging five hundred for you."
Servant."
"Thank you, Father, for taking care of me."
Zhou Xue said obediently.
Zhu Wenyu nodded with satisfaction and walked out of the hall with a smile. When he passed by Li Yang, he suddenly stopped, pointed at Li Yang and said, "What's your name?"
"Xiaoyangzi."
Li Yang pretended to be frightened and did not dare to raise his head.
"It can be reused. From now on, you will be the chief eunuch in the Crown Princess's palace. You must scout the Crown Princess well and do everything possible."
Zhu Wenyu said without comment.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the promotion... I will definitely look after the empress well and do my best to do my best."
Li Yang burst into tears of gratitude.
Zhou Xue blushed inexplicably and asked Li Yang to scout her. How could she be better? She could only suffer a little, especially when Li Yang was dying and was still shouting that he would try his best...