Chapter 312 Evil Thoughts
Chu Tiankuo protected Princess Xuan back to the palace, and carefully helped her down from the carriage. The two looked at each other, turned around and walked into the palace quietly. The servants greeted her along the way and served her carefully.
"My father is very determined to make Chu Qinghuang the crown prince. Not even the arrival of his direct grandson can change his decision." Chu Tiankuo said in a calm voice, "It seems that the position of crown prince belongs to Chu Qinghuang."
"Not necessarily." Princess Xuan said calmly, "This child is our bargaining chip, and it will always be from now until birth."
Chu Tiankuo remained silent.
It can only be said that the child came at the wrong time.
For some reason, Chu Qinghuang managed to attract such good popularity, which made both the queens of Dongling and Shu protect her. Under such circumstances, even if his father wanted to change his mind, he would not be able to do so.
If there were no nobles from Dongling and Shu, just with this child, the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty would have to kneel down and beg the emperor to make him his legitimate son.
Chu Tiankuo thought in his heart, becoming more and more resentful.
"My lord, don't you think it's strange that Queen Dongling protects Chu Qinghuang?" Princess Xuan frowned. The more she thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. "No matter how much you like your daughter, you can't be in chaos just because your daughter is gone." Acknowledging someone else’s daughter, and the princess of the same country, is a matter of diplomatic relations between the two countries, how can you do this randomly?”
An idea flashed in Chu Tiankuo's mind, and his expression suddenly changed: "Is it possible that Dongling wants to use this method to win over people's hearts, and then achieve the goal of making Xiqi automatically surrender?"
Princess Xuan didn't expect this level, she just thought it was strange, after all, it was too abnormal.
The couple was deep in thought and didn't speak again until they entered the main courtyard of the palace and closed the door. Chu Tiankuo said calmly: "No matter what their plans are, they must not let the registration ceremony go smoothly."
The prince is the rightful heir to the throne. If the emperor accidentally has an accident, then Chu Qinghuang will naturally ascend the throne as the emperor - even if the ministers object, it will be useless.
Until the crown prince is established, no one will be more legitimate than Chu Tiankuo, the legitimate son. But once the crown prince is appointed, the queen's legitimate son will also have to step aside.
"What should we do now?" Princess Xuan frowned, "Let the queen find a way?"
"The regent and his wife from Dongling live in the eldest princess's mansion. If nothing unexpected happens, Princess Ye of Shu should also stay in the eldest princess's mansion temporarily." Chu Tiankuo's eyebrows were deep, "I will see my mother in the past two days. Can you find an opportunity?"
Princess Xuan nodded slowly, "Yes."
"You don't have to worry about things in the palace." Chu Tiankuo said calmly, "You are only more than two months old. During this period, you must pay attention to raising the baby with peace of mind. Giving birth to a legitimate son for this king is the most important thing."
Princess Xuan's face turned slightly red and she nodded slowly, "I know, my lord, don't worry, I will take good care of myself."
She also hopes to win a man in one fell swoop. In this way, whether it is the prince's status in front of the emperor or any changes in the future, his chances will be greater than those of other princes.
For herself, when the mother-in-law gave birth to the prince's eldest son, her status as a princess became more stable. Even if the prince married a concubine or took a concubine in the future, no one could threaten her status.
Princess Xuan thought that if the prince was lucky enough to ascend the throne as emperor in the future, then she would be the queen, and the child in her belly would be the eldest son of the noble royal family. No matter how long he was born, her son would be the next prince.
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After the palace banquet, the emperor was really tired. He returned to Yuqian Palace, took off his dragon robe under Chen Hai's service, changed into light and loose clothes, and rested tiredly on the soft brocade couch.
Chen Hai handed over a cup of tea and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please rest for a while if you are tired. We will approve the papers tomorrow."
"Both Queen Dongling and the Prince Regent have left the palace?"
"They have all left the palace." Chen Hai lowered his eyebrows and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Her Royal Highness the Princess will entertain the distinguished guests well."
The emperor closed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Chen Hai."
"The slave is here."
"Rong Yu, the regent of Dongling, was once a ruthless evil god. His military achievements and ability to govern the world were unmatched."
Chen Hai lowered his head to listen and responded: "The Regent was very powerful before."
"His temper is just like his achievements and strong skills. They are indistinguishable." The emperor raised his hands to cover his eyes and sighed faintly, "Such a person would actually transfer his feelings for his daughter to another person." Do you think it’s possible for an unrelated woman?”
Chen Hai's heart sank, as if he suddenly understood the emperor's intention in saying these words, his head lowered further: "I don't dare to speak nonsense."
The emperor smiled and sighed: "Qinghuang's temper is actually quite similar to that of the regent, and his work style is also similar. If I were not sure that he is my biological daughter, I would probably be suspicious..."
What do you suspect?
The emperor did not continue, but the meaning was already clear.
Chen Hai lowered his head and remained silent.
"Your Majesty." A young eunuch came in from outside the palace and reported respectfully, "The Queen wishes to see you."