The crown prince and concubine of the East Palace was punished and grounded!
Concubine Shu was banned together!
This power struggle in the palace ended with the complete defeat of the three princes, mother and son!
Queen Yu is sitting peacefully on the phoenix chair. Her position in the middle palace is unshakable. Her power in the harem is also unshakable!
This news quickly spread throughout the palace and inside, and everyone was shocked. There is no need to elaborate on it one by one. Emperor Jianwen, on the other hand, frowned slightly after hearing this: "The prince is indeed a bit outrageous. The queen should really teach her a lesson."
As for Concubine Shu, Emperor Jianwen didn't even mention it.
There were many concubines in the palace, but there was really nothing special about Concubine Shu. If not for the fact that Concubine Shu was Empress Yu's cousin, and Empress Yu always promoted Concubine Shu and her son, Emperor Jianwen would never have appointed the third prince as the heir apparent.
"The third prince is stealing the chicken but losing the rice."
Xie Mingxi's leisurely voice came from the inner chamber of the Seventh Prince's Mansion: "He thought that as he became the crown prince, he would be able to look down on everyone and squeeze out all the princes without any scruples. Even Princess Changping, he gradually ignored him.
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"How can the Queen Mother tolerate him? This time, the faces of mother and son were uncovered and thrown to the ground. It seems that the third prince will be safe and sound for a while."
Queen Yu would not stand up for her alone, this time she was favored by Princess Changping.
Gu Shanchang, who was sitting opposite Xie Mingxi, curled his lips indifferently: "That's why I hate going into the palace. We fight all day long without stopping."
The Yu Lianniang in her memory has long disappeared without a trace. Today's Empress Yu has great power and fierce methods.
She didn't want to admit it, but she also knew that she and Queen Yu had already drifted apart.
Xie Mingxi seemed to have sensed the sadness in Chief Gu's heart. She slightly raised the corner of her mouth and said softly: "Master doesn't want to hear this, so I won't say anything."
Gu Shanchang calmly smiled and said: "It's not that I'm not happy to hear it. The third prince treats you like this, and the queen is so angry for you, and I am very happy in my heart. In two days, I will go to the palace.
I’d like to thank my empress for you.”
After talking about business, Chief Gu asked with concern about Xie Mingxi's pregnancy: "In one month, you should give birth! How is your daily appetite?"
Xie Mingxi smiled and said: "My daily appetite is very good. One meal is at least as much as the previous two meals. I don't dare to eat full. Otherwise, when the time comes to give birth, I am afraid that I will be bloated and weak."
Furthermore, if the child in the belly grows too large, it is very easy to have difficult labor.
Gu Shanchang laughed dumbly, looking at Xie Mingxi's swollen belly, his eyes were extremely soft: "I have taken care of everything in the academy. From today on, I will live in the mansion and stay with you all the time."
Sheng Hong had to work at the Ministry of Industry every day, Xie Mingxi was pregnant again, and there was no serious elder in the Seventh Prince's Mansion, so Chief Gu Shanwei was really worried.
Xie Mingxi didn't show off in front of Chief Gu. She smiled and nodded: "I won't say thank you in front of Master."
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One month was neither short nor long, and it passed quickly.
Xie Mingxi's belly has grown bigger again, and she has a round and tall belly every day.
Sheng Hong saw this and felt frightened. He shamelessly went to Emperor Jianwen to ask for half a month's leave: "Father, Ming Xi will give birth at any time. My son is really worried and wants to take half a month's leave to stay with Ming Xi."
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Emperor Jianwen couldn't see Sheng Hong's affection for his son and daughter, so he laughed casually and said: "What's the use of keeping guard? You can't exert your strength when a woman is giving birth. It's near the end of the year, and the Ministry of Industry is at its busiest time. You're safe
Go on separate missions!"
Sheng Hong continued to plead: "There are so many people working in the Ministry of Industry, so one missing minister is nothing. I am Ming Xi's husband, she is about to give birth, and she must not be without me. Please allow me to take leave."
Half a month."
Emperor Jianwen had a headache from the pain, so he had no choice but to say, "That's it! Half a month is just half a month, don't whisper in my ears anymore."
As a prince, Sheng Hong seemed to have no ambitions and was not that motivated.
However, since the crown prince has been established, it is okay for Sheng Hong to do this.
Sheng Hong thanked the favor with a happy face and walked out of the Yiqing Palace with brisk steps. The third prince, who had just reconciled the ban, met face to face.
This month's confinement was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the proud third prince. The blow left the third prince with a bloody head and he almost couldn't recover.
He has lost a lot of weight. He has a short beard on his chin and looks rather haggard.
As if nothing had happened, Sheng Hong greeted him warmly and said, "I haven't seen you for many days. Brother Sanhuang seems to have lost a lot of weight. I feel sorry for him when he sees it."
"Brother Third Emperor, please take care of yourself."
Looking at Sheng Hong with a concerned look on his face, the third prince's mood was complicated and subtle, and he showed the same kind and affectionate smile on his face: "Thank you seventh brother for your concern. I was unwell a few days ago, and I rested in the palace for a month.
Now I am in good health."
Then he asked: "Is the seventh brother and sister going to give birth soon?"
Sheng Hong responded with a smile: "Exactly, in these few days. I came here specifically to ask for leave from my father today, and for the next half month, I will stay in the mansion to stay with her."
The third prince immediately smiled and said: "I will go to your house tonight and let's have a few drinks."
Sheng Hong happily agreed.
The two of them had a tacit understanding about the grounding, and no one mentioned it.
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That night, the third prince and his wife went to the seventh prince's mansion together.
Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi greeted each other.
The third prince took the initiative to greet Xie Mingxi: "The seventh younger brother and sister look very good."
The prince took the initiative to bow his head. Xie Mingxi did not dwell on the grudge and responded with a smile.
Even if they are reconciled as before.
None of the second prince and others are coming. In this case, there is no need to sit separately. The two couples sit at the same table.
The third prince and Sheng Hong exchanged cups.
Xiao Yuhan and Xie Mingxi whispered softly: "The day for the seventh brother and sister to give birth is approaching!"
After being confined for a month, Xiao Yuhan's life was obviously not easy. He was very thin and haggard. Today, he deliberately packed up and dressed up, which slightly concealed his haggardness.
Xie Mingxi smiled and hummed: "It should be within the next few days. Speaking of which, I haven't seen Sister Fu for some days."
When mentioning her daughter, Xiao Yuhan's eyes softened, and the smile on his face became brighter: "Sister Fu is already able to roll over. She crawls around every day and is very naughty."
His eyes turned to Xie Mingxi's round belly, and he laughed softly: "I'm afraid this baby of yours will also be a daughter."
Xie Mingxi pursed her lips and smiled: "Your Highness is looking forward to me having a daughter!"
Sheng Hong opened his mouth and said, "My precious daughter."
Xiao Yuhan laughed dumbly.
The third prince heard this sentence with sharp ears, and immediately said: "It is better to have a son for the first child. If you want to have a daughter, you can have another one in the future."
