amaotonovel Chapter 125 So-called Justice
Chapter 125 So-called Justice
Iris Palace —
Jiang Qin lay on the bed as the imperial physician took her pulse through a gauze curtain.
Emperor Yongxi stood to the side, his brows furrowed, and asked, "What's wrong with the Imperial Concubine?"
After confirming the pregnancy several times, Imperial Physician He rose and bowed to Emperor Yongxi, saying, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is more than three months pregnant."
Emperor Yongxi had few children, and upon hearing this, he was initially pleased, but then frowned. "Why did the Imperial Concubine faint?"
Physician He replied, "Your Majesty is already weak, and your excessive worry has aggravated the pregnancy. I have prescribed some medicine to stabilize the pregnancy. Your Majesty only needs to take good care of yourself and keep your mind calm, and there will be no major problems."
Emperor Yongxi looked at the unconscious Jiang Qin, then at the head palace maid Wanqing standing to one side, and asked, "What troubles the Noble Consort?"
Wanqing bowed and replied, "Your Majesty and Prince Hui have set an auspicious day for the marriage proposal. As the eldest sister is like a mother, Your Majesty will naturally have to take on more responsibility."
With so many things to do lately, Emperor Yongxi almost forgot about the matter at hand. The Consort had mentioned that the seventh day of the third month was the day to propose marriage to Le'an.
Jiang Se lost her mother at a young age, and the late Marquis of Wu'an also passed away a few years ago. Her eldest son inherited the title, so it would be a blessing if the old lady Jiang, as her legal mother, didn't cause any trouble. It's impossible to expect her to handle things.
The Imperial Concubine was already responsible for assisting in palace affairs, and she also had to worry about Jiang Se's marriage. In addition, she was pregnant, which made her very busy.
It would be better to issue an imperial decree to grant the marriage and let the Ministry of Rites handle it.
"Wang Zheng, convey my decree..."
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Fourth Princess has hanged herself!"
"what!"
The shouts of the palace servants interrupted Emperor Yongxi's order.
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Zichen Palace —
Emperor Yongxi pressed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He had just returned to his bedchamber from the Pifang Palace in Quexuan.
Consort Xiang wept bitterly, but she also gave him a new idea. Since the Northern Desert was seeking a princess in marriage, he hadn't considered the possibility of a princess from the imperial family.
It's not that it's impossible. The practice of bestowing the title of princess upon a member of the imperial family and arranging marriages has existed since ancient times. However, after considering all options, the women are either already married or too young. Currently, the only eligible member of the imperial family is Le'an.
Emperor Yongxi hesitated. Not to mention that Prince Hui had just made a contribution, such behavior would chill the hearts of the imperial clan. Given Jiang Se's infatuation, what if she couldn't think straight? How could the Imperial Concubine bear it?
But Xuan'er is his only daughter, how could he not feel sorry for her?
"Wang Zheng, tell me, what decision should I make to ensure fairness?"
"This... they're both my flesh and blood, it's too much for Your Majesty."
After pondering for a long time, Emperor Yongxi finally raised his eyes and said, "I will go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to draw lots and see what Heaven has in store!"
"Your Majesty has truly gone to great lengths."
On the surface, Wang Zheng comforted Emperor Yongxi, but in his heart he already knew the outcome. The moment Emperor Yongxi began to hesitate, the scales in his heart began to tip.
The newly installed plaque at Prince Hui's Mansion shines brightly.
Que De received a message from Jiang Se's messenger and said to Le An with a distressed expression, "Daughter, let's not bother with those traditional customs anymore, let's just get engaged tomorrow!"
Le An shook his head. "With such urgency, His Majesty will surely find out that the information has been leaked. This action would be a defiance of His Majesty."
Que De was filled with regret at this moment. Life is unpredictable. If only he hadn't been so concerned about appearances.
"His Majesty has not yet made a decision, and the Consort is favored, so there is no need to be too pessimistic." At this point, Que De could only comfort himself in this way.
Le'an sighed, "The favor of the Imperial Concubine is like a sandcastle on the beach. It looks beautiful when the wind is calm, but it will break with the slightest touch and cannot withstand even a wave."
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The following day, an imperial edict was issued from the palace.
When Shen Qing heard the news, he sat in the pavilion gazing into the distance and sighed softly, "If the general can quell the war, why must beautiful women suffer on the frontier?"
"Third sister wants to be a general?" Shen Yunxi appeared beside Shen Qing at some point.