To Hold One’s Joy

  Chapter 413 Shocking

  The reason why Qiu Yu didn't move was naturally that Concubine Xiao Gui was pregnant.

  At such a critical time, Emperor Yong'an was neither worried about leaving Concubine Xiao alone in the capital, nor worried about her traveling long distances.

  The best choice is naturally to cancel Qiu Su, and let no one go.

  Of course the news of Concubine Xiao Gui’s pregnancy cannot be revealed to the outside world, but a random reason was given: the floods were serious this year, the emperor was worried about the country and the people, and was in a bad mood, so he canceled such activities as autumn.

  Emperor Yong'an didn't care whether the officials and honorable officials believed it or not.

  For people like Zhao Shangshu, the cancellation of Qiuxi is simply gratifying.

  Miss Luo doesn't need to go to Qiuxi anymore, and if there is a restaurant, there is no need to close down!

  Yes, even if the restaurant is open every day, they can't go every day, after all, the pockets don't allow it. But when I really want to go, but the door is closed, that feeling is too uncomfortable.

   Wei Han sniffed something unusual from Emperor Yong'an's move to cancel Qiu Yu, and secretly used his contacts to find out.

  The sun was just right on this day, Shi Huo walked quickly to Wei Han, and reported in a low voice: "Master, you have found out."

   Wei Han quietly waited for the next article.

   "Concubine Xiao Gui...you are happy."

   Wei Han's eyebrows moved slightly, but his expression remained calm: "When did it happen?"

   "It was found out a month ago."

   Wei Han was silent for a moment, put down the teacup and stood up.

  Concubine Xiao Gui is happy, the opportunity he has been waiting for has finally arrived.

  In the imperial study room, Emperor Yong'an seemed to be reviewing the memorial, but in fact he had already lost his mind.

   Concubine Xiao Gui is pregnant, and she is likely to have a son in the near future. This idea makes this emperor who has reached the age of knowing his destiny feel like a dead tree is springing up, and his heart is radiant again.

   And this joy is not easy to show for a while.

  The prince's place is a hidden danger after all.

  At this moment, Emperor Yong'an regretted his decision eight years ago.

   It doesn't count if you say you made a wrong decision.

  There has been no crown prince for a long time in such a big country, the ministers are panicked, and the foreign country is even more ready to move, and after all the hard work, he has to despair and admit that he can't give birth.

  Who would have thought that eight years later, the imperial concubine would be happy!

   Throughout history, there have been emperors in a similar situation to him. When he was childless, he adopted his step-nephew as his son. Later, when his own son was born, he sent his nephew back.

  Others can, so can he.

  Emperor Yong'an secretly made up his mind: If the noble concubine gave birth to a prince, he would find a reason to abolish the prince and return the nephew to Pingnan Palace.

  Be patient for now.

   "Your Majesty, King Kaiyang is asking to see you." Zhou Shan came up and interrupted Emperor Yong'an's trance.

"pass."

   Not long after, a young man in scarlet clothes walked in.

   "Brother, send my regards to the emperor."

  Looking at the young man who bowed his hands and saluted, Emperor Yong'an smiled: "Is there something for the eleventh brother to enter the palace at this time?"

   Wei Han lowered his eyes and said: "There has been new progress in the assassination case of Liuqing County Magistrate outside the Rand Guild Hall. This is the roster that I just got from those assassins..."

  After Wei Han finished explaining the situation, Emperor Yong'an calmly ordered Zhou Shan: "Submit it."

  Zhou Shan walked up to Wei Han, took the roster, and presented it to Emperor Yong'an.

  Emperor Yong'an opened the roster, and when he saw a column of small characters, he stopped suddenly. After he finished flipping through the roster, he threw it on the table.

   "The bastard!"

   "Brother, calm down." Wei Han persuaded.

  Emperor Yong'an's face was livid, and he seemed very angry: "The crown prince has disappointed me so much!"

  In fact, Emperor Yong'an was not disappointed, but saw an opportunity.

  He originally wanted to wait until the imperial concubine gave birth to the prince before abolishing the prince, but doing so would inevitably attract criticism. Even if the civil and military officials dare not say it, there will be a few records in history in the future.

   It's different now.

  The prince ordered officials to frame important officials of the court, and was also involved with the killer organization. Such immorality gave him enough reasons to abolish the prince.

   Once the crown prince is abolished, and then there is news that the imperial concubine is happy, which minister will not open his eyes and make a fuss about establishing a crown prince at this time.

   "Six Departments and Nine Ministers come to the Imperial Study to discuss matters!"

   Wei Han listened with lowered eyes, without even moving his eyebrows from the beginning to the end.

   After receiving the summons, the important ministers of the court rushed to the imperial study room, feeling dazed and apprehensive.

  Why did they suddenly call them into the palace on such a hot day? Could it be that there is another flood somewhere?

   "Your Majesty, the adults have arrived."

  Emperor Yong'an opened his eyes and said coldly, "Tell them to come in."

  The door of the imperial study room opened, and when the ministers walked in, it was gently closed again.

   This level is closed until the sky is full of stars, but it has not been opened.

  The morning court the next day looked as ordinary as every morning court. The only unusual thing was that the important ministers all had dark circles under their eyes, as if they hadn't slept all night.

   And this made some people with keen minds smell a little strange.

   Even so, the decree of abolishing the prince still made all the officials who didn't know were struck by lightning, unable to recover for a long time.

  Depose the prince?

  So suddenly, is the emperor trying to scare the old guys to death so that the new Jinshi can take the top?

   After hearing the reason for deposing the prince, all the ministers looked at those important ministers in silence, and realized one thing: these old foxes already knew!

  If the important officials of the court don't say anything about such a big event as abolishing and establishing the crown prince, there is no room for others to speak. You must know that if you say a wrong sentence now, you may lose your head in the future.

   All the ministers accepted the shocking news wisely.

  For Wei Qiang, it was a shocking blow.

   "Father, my son was wronged!"

Emperor Yong'an looked at Wei Qiang who was kneeling below, and said indifferently: "There is nothing under my knees. For the sake of being with you all these years, the crimes committed will not be dealt with separately. In the future, you should return to Pingnan Palace and serve your parents well. Bar."

   "Father—"

  Emperor Yong'an's tone was even colder: "Remember to call me Emperor Uncle from now on."

  Wei Qiang fell to the ground, looking blankly at those ministers.

  He had no idea why the sky changed after only one night, and he didn't even hear the wind.

   All the ministers silently avoided the sight of the deposed prince.

   Among these ministers, some are close to Wei Qiang. After all, the emperor is old, and it is easier to gain a firm foothold in the future if he shows his loyalty to the prince.

   What's more, there is still a group of officials in the Eastern Palace, whose honor, disgrace and future are all tied to the crown prince.

   But these ministers who knew in advance were dragged by the emperor to discuss all night, and they were just released in the morning.

  Emperor Yong'an, who sat on the dragon chair, had a panoramic view of the reactions of the ministers, and slightly raised the corners of his lips.

  Dangduan continued to suffer from the chaos, and Wei Qiang's wings were gradually flourishing. If the matter of abolishing the reserve was brought up for discussion, it might be a disaster.

  This is the best way to send Wei Qiang back to the Pingnan Palace first. If he is not honest, it will be much easier to clean up the Pingnan Palace than to depose the prince.

  At this moment, Emperor Yong'an couldn't help being secretly proud of leaving the life of Zhennan Wang's youngest son.

  As long as Zhennan Wang's youngest son is there, it is his best excuse to clean up Pingnan Wangfu.

   "Take it down." Emperor Yong'an waved his hand expressionlessly.

   Wei Qiang was pushed out with a pale face.

  With the disintegration of the dynasty, the decree of the prince's abolition spread to the Pingnan Palace.

  (end of this chapter)