As soon as these two words were heard, everyone's spirits were lifted.
The matter of establishing the crown prince is unresolved and has become the thing that everyone is most concerned about. No matter what the outcome is, it is indeed time for the dust to settle.
Xiao Yuhan had a hint of joy in his eyes, but his face was stable and did not show any arrogance.
Empress Yu saw this in her eyes, nodded secretly, and said: "The matter of establishing a crown prince is no small matter. However, such important matters of the country are decided by the emperor and the old ministers of the various cabinets. Neither I nor you need to worry about it."
No matter what they were thinking in their hearts, everyone did not show it to their faces and responded respectfully.
Establishing a crown prince is not a trivial matter. Emperor Jianwen gave instructions to discuss the matter of establishing a crown prince. The next step is to discuss the crown prince. All officials can also submit memorials to ask for the crown prince. In the end, Emperor Jianwen will select the "popular" and "most popular"
The prince was appointed as the crown prince, and then a formal decree was issued to establish the crown prince, and a ceremony was held to establish the crown prince in the East Palace.
This process, at least, takes two or three months.
Even though Concubine Li claimed to be ill, Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu were so affectionate to Concubine Shu. Once the discussion about setting up a heir begins, Concubine Li's illness is guaranteed to be cured in a few days. Concubine Xian and Concubine Jing will also rack their brains to contribute to their respective sons.
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No one will give up until the last moment.
Xie Mingxi looked around calmly, and finally, her eyes fell on Xiao Yuhan's face.
Xiao Yuhan smiled at Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi said with a smile: "Sister Fu was born very cute. I haven't seen her for a few days, so I remember her very much. Today at noon, I went to Sanhuang's sister-in-law's house to see Sister Fu and have lunch by the way."
Xiao Yuhan pursed his lips and smiled: "Okay, you will ride in my carriage later."
"I am coming too!"
Yin Xiaoxiao blurted out reflexively.
Then, she received an unpleasant glance from her mother-in-law, Concubine Jing.
The seventh prince and the third prince are colluding. Xie Mingxi just goes to the third prince's mansion. Why are you joining in the fun?
Yin Xiaoxiao: “…”
Yin Xiaoxiao felt suffocated and aggrieved, so she abruptly changed her words: "I'm pregnant and it's inconvenient for me to move around. I still won't go."
Xiao Yuhan smiled and hummed, sighing secretly in his heart.
She and Yin Xiaoxiao have a deep relationship. However, this is the most critical time for establishing the crown prince. The fourth prince will never be willing to admit defeat, and the fifth prince will inevitably compete. At this time, she and Yin Xiaoxiao should not get too close.
On the other hand, the Seventh Prince and his wife had already made their stance clear. With such strong support, Xiao Yuhan had to make every effort to win over them.
…
After greeting Queen Yu, all the princes and concubines left the palace.
As expected, Xie Mingxi and Xiao Yuhan took a carriage together and went to the Third Prince's Mansion.
Yin Xiaoxiao got on her carriage feeling depressed, and the feeling of depression lingered in her heart. For a long time, it turned into a silent sigh.
Marrying into the heavenly family, you will live a lifetime of honor and respectability... From the perspective of outsiders, this is indeed the case. Only when you are there can you know what it feels like.
Yesterday's bloody scene suddenly came to mind.
Yin Xiaoxiao's stomach churned again, and as soon as the carriage stopped, she vomited completely again.
On this day, the fifth prince returned home at midnight.
The fifth prince didn't want to wake his wife, so he tiptoed to the study. Yin Xiaoxiao rubbed her eyes and sat up from the bed: "Why are you back so late?"
The fifth prince smiled apologetically: "It's all my fault. I should have gone directly to the study just now. I opened the door and woke you up."
Yin Xiaoxiao sighed: "You haven't come back, and I haven't felt at ease. I've been tossing and turning and haven't slept well."
The fifth prince sat beside the bed, held Yin Xiaoxiao in his arms, put his hand on her swollen belly, and asked with a low smile: "Is the child bothering you again?"
Yin Xiaoxiao shook his head, and then whispered: "Today's small court meeting, my father ordered the cabinet to discuss the matter of establishing a prince. I am always a little flustered this day."
After a while, he asked in a low voice: "You can't compete with the Third Prince for the position of Crown Prince, so you'd better stop competing!"
The fifth prince's smile faded, and the big hand placed on Yin Xiaoxiao's belly did not move for a long time.
Yin Xiaoxiao's heart beat rapidly and erratically, and she looked up at her husband.
That familiar and smiling handsome face was now difficult to see clearly against the light, and seemed strangely unfamiliar.
After a long time, the fifth prince slowly opened his mouth: "Xiaoxiao, if the third emperor brother is the direct descendant, no one will dare to compete with him for the position of prince. If he is the eldest brother, I will not compete with him."
"However, he is neither the direct descendant nor the elder, and in terms of talent, he is not the most outstanding among the brothers."
"Why does the position of Crown Prince belong to him?"
"I'm not convinced! The second brother is not convinced! The fourth brother is not convinced! Even the seventh brother who supports the third brother is not really convinced. However, his biological mother was imprisoned, and his time as a prince was the shortest and his power was the weakest.
Then he gave in and refused to fight, and instead supported the Three Emperors brothers with great fanfare."
"Xiaoxiao, since you married me, I have listened to you in everything. But I don't want to listen to this matter, and I can't listen to it."
"No matter what, I have to fight for it. Otherwise, I will never give up."
The last sentence is absolutely decisive.
Yin Xiaoxiao stared blankly at the fifth prince with a firm look on his face, feeling a little bit of sourness and hesitation in his heart. It was as if he was in a boundless dark night, not knowing the way forward, so he could only move forward in confusion.
Two tears slipped out of the corners of my eyes at some point.
The fifth prince bent his head, kissed her face gently, and kissed away her tears. Then he sighed in her ear: "Don't worry. I won't risk my life to fight. My son hasn't been born yet, and I still have to be the mother of the child."
A good father and a good husband to you."
Yin Xiaoxiao choked and let out a sigh, tears falling again.
…
Sheng Hong also returned home late at night.
Xie Mingxi had not yet fallen asleep. She was sitting on the bed and looking at the book in her hand. When she heard the footsteps, Xie Mingxi did not leave the bed to greet her, but only raised her eyes and looked over.
Under the warm candlelight, that beautiful and familiar face showed a familiar clear smile.
Sheng Hong's heart felt hot and he stepped forward to hug Xie Mingxi, bending his head and kissing her deeply.
The rapid breathing blended together.
After a long time, Sheng Hong raised his head, his eyes shining with an astonishing light, and his voice was hoarse and low: "Mingxi, my arm is healed."
Therefore, tonight is the time for him to show off his talents.
Xie Mingxi: "..."
Before Xie Mingxi could spat, the kiss fell again, hotter and more fervent than before.
The red gauze curtain covers the beauty of the room.
a long time.
After everything calmed down, Xie Mingxi's body was slightly wet, her cheeks were flushed, her heartbeat was rapid, and her breathing was disordered.
Sheng Hong was no better than her, but his expression was full of satisfaction and contentment. He whispered in her ear, "How do you feel?"
Xie Mingxi adjusted her breathing and tried to calm herself down: "It's okay."
Just passable?
Sheng Hong was unhappy and immediately said: "I'll try harder."
