strictlysupreme Chapter 636: No more secrets between us
Chapter 636: No more secrets between us
"At this time, it is estimated that the governor of Dancheng has already received the Fourth Prince and is about to escort him back to the imperial capital." Xiao Yan'an guessed.
"The Fourth Prince must want to rush back without stopping."
Xiao Yan'an took a deep breath, "The Fourth Prince must have imagined that once he returned to the imperial capital, he would be the new ruler of Great Xia, and all officials and people would submit to him. But he didn't know how difficult it was to sit in that position."
Ji Chuhe felt that after this incident, Xiao Yan'an's state of mind had changed greatly.
"Prince, you are completely different from when I first met you."
"Have I changed that much?" Xiao Yan'an asked in surprise.
"In fact, it shouldn't be called a change, but a kind of growth. After going through so many things, you are still the person I am familiar with. Some things have never changed."
"I'll take it as a compliment." Xiao Yan'an responded happily.
Ji Chuhe was also amused by him.
"Prince, I want to ask you something." Ji Chuhe's tone was rarely seen filled with hesitation.
"What is it?"
"I was actually reborn just like Shen Chengjing and Ji Qingyuan. Moreover, I was reborn on the day I married into the palace. I did not obey Ji Qingyuan's secret marriage. I also had my own plans."
Ji Chuhe suddenly talked to him about this matter openly, and Xiao Yanan didn't know how to respond.
"Prince, actually, you also know that I was reborn, but you didn't make it clear. Today, I don't want to hide anything from you anymore. You can ask me anything you want to know about me today. There are no more secrets between us." Ji Chuhe said softly.
Xiao Yanan was a little excited.
The sentence: There are no more secrets between us, was a different kind of entrustment to him. She really gave herself to him completely.
And she is the one and only person in his heart!
Although they are not like ordinary couples, he feels that they are better than any other couples!
"Madam, I don't have anything to ask, and I don't want to mention this matter anymore, because what you experienced in your previous life was too sad. Every time you mention it, it will open a scab. I just want to say that the past is over, and this life is a brand new beginning. The person you are marrying is me, and I will never let you down. I just want you to be happy and blessed."
Ji Chuhe didn't know how to respond, his heart was filled with emotion.
After a while, she managed to utter: "Thank you."
"Didn't I tell you that between husband and wife, we shouldn't always say thank you?" Xiao Yan'an was dissatisfied.
"Okay, I will try my best to control myself in the future." Ji Chuhe agreed.
"Madam, what do you think? After the fourth prince ascends the throne, should we stay in the imperial capital or go back to Huaiyang?" Xiao Yan'an asked softly.
"Of course we have to stay. Otherwise, how can the Queen Mother rest assured?"
"That's right, then we'll stay." Xiao Yan'an agreed happily. As long as he could be with Ji Chuhe and not be separated, he didn't care where they were.
"My father and mother will probably have to wait until after the late emperor's funeral before they can leave. It's a good opportunity for our family to be together during this period of time."
"Okay." Xiao Yan nodded happily.
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Originally, it would take two days to get there, but the Fourth Prince and Chang Ru traveled day and night to get back.
After the Fourth Prince arrived at the imperial capital, he couldn't hold on and collapsed.
All the imperial doctors in the palace gathered in the fourth prince's bedroom and worked together to treat him.
The Queen Mother sat in the hall outside, personally guarding the Fourth Prince.
Soon, an imperial physician came out.
"Your Highness, His Highness is not in danger of death. He was just seriously injured and a little weak. He had to rush back overnight, so he fainted. Once he wakes up and rests well, his injuries will heal within a month."
"That's good! You must treat His Highness well and there must not be any mistakes!" said the Queen Mother with a serious face.
"Yes!" The imperial physician went in again to take care of the Fourth Prince.
The fourth prince today is the only descendant of the late emperor and the sole heir to the throne. Although he has not officially ascended the throne yet, all he has left is the ceremony.
The Queen Mother turned and looked at Chang Ru, a hint of admiration in her eyes.
"Chang Ru, this time the Fourth Prince was able to escape from danger and be safe and sound, all thanks to you. When the Fourth Prince inherits the throne, you will definitely be the master of the six palaces and the mother of the country!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty, since I am the Fourth Prince's legal wife, it is my duty to share life and death with Your Highness." Before Chang Ru finished her words, she took out something from her body.
"Your Highness, look at this."
"what is this?"
"This is the letter that the Crown Prince's wife sent that night. If it weren't for this letter, we might not have been able to escape from the imperial capital."
"So, you received the letter in advance. I was wondering how you realized the danger and escaped in time." The Queen Mother looked at the thing in her hand thoughtfully.
What on earth is Ji Chuhe singing about?
Could it be that Ji Chuhe has bet on both the Queen and her?
No matter who wins in the end, Ji Chuhe will remain invincible.
What a calculation!
However, Ji Chuhe's calculation was indeed correct.
The emperor wanted to abolish the system of enfeoffment and kill Prince Huaiyang. Ji Chuhe now completely saved the Huaiyang Palace.
Now, after the Fourth Prince ascended the throne, let alone abolishing the system of enfeoffed kings, there will be no peace in the court.
He really couldn't spare the energy to target Prince Huaiyang, so he should just secure his throne first.
"Empress Dowager, who exactly is this Crown Prince's wife? I thought at first that she was on the Queen's side." Chang Ru still couldn't be sure.
"She is neither of them. This woman is full of tricks. You must be careful."
"The concubine knows."
"You stay here to take care of the Fourth Prince. I will also announce the news of the Fourth Prince's accession to the throne to the world."
"Farewell to the Queen Mother."
As soon as the news of the summons spread, the Ministry of Rites immediately prepared for the ceremony of the new emperor's enthronement.
Because the previous emperor's mausoleum had not yet been completed and his funeral had not yet been held, the ceremony for the new emperor's accession to the throne was simplified a lot.
The main purpose was to save some time and allow the Fourth Prince to be enthroned as soon as possible.
Chang Ru is now in charge of all matters in the harem. Not only does she have to repair the palace damaged by the civil strife as quickly as possible, but there are also various complicated matters waiting for her to deal with.
She was extremely busy every day, and the people she brought with her were not enough.
In addition to the staff assigned to her by the Queen Mother, she also had to make use of Su Su.
After all, Susu is familiar with everything in the palace.
The Queen Mother had been in charge of government affairs since the day after the Emperor's death. During this short period of time, she experienced the pleasure of holding power.
In the past, she had to rely on the emperor to give her what she wanted. Now, she has the final say on what she wants. How great it feels!
Even if the Fourth Prince ascended the throne, she did not want to return to the harem.
It is understandable that she is in charge of government affairs as the political situation is unstable.