strictlysupreme Chapter 575 The mastermind behind the scenes, the storm is brewing again
Chapter 575 The mastermind behind the scenes, the storm is brewing again
Lin Siyou also knew that Dong Ling was injured.
Now, she is still the only one serving the prince in the mansion, and no one competes with her for the prince. However, she always feels that something has changed.
The prince only comes a few times a month.
She came here just to meet a need, and this situation made her feel very uncomfortable.
"I should have kept the child back then." Lin Siyou felt more and more upset the more she thought about it, and shed tears of regret.
As soon as Xiao Yan'an walked into the room, he saw Lin Siyou crying.
"Why are you crying?" Xiao Yan'an asked.
"My Lord, why are you here?" Lin Siyou stood up excitedly, "My Lord, do you want to get some water to bathe? I'll go get it ready right away."
Xiao Yanan grabbed her arm and pulled her in front of him, "Why are you crying?"
"Today, watching Madam acknowledge Yun'er as her daughter, I couldn't help but think of my own child. I felt guilty and regretful. I really don't know how I could have done such a stupid thing and lost my own child." Lin Siyou cried even harder.
"It's over. There's no point in dwelling on it. You can't dwell on it. You have to look forward. We will have children again. When we have children, you should treat them well."
"Okay!" Lin Siyou nodded immediately.
Xiao Yan'an held her in his arms and patted her back gently.
He didn't want to bear any more sins.
In the beginning, it was because of his negligence that Xu Yan'er was taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives, who almost killed his wife and also led to Xu Yan'er herself being beaten to death in such a tragic end.
Lin Siyou has often been in a trance recently, a bit like Xu Yaner at that time.
Xiao Yan'an didn't want her emotions to develop any further and become out of control.
Xiao Yan'an came here and said some words to comfort Lin Siyou, and Lin Siyou's mood really improved.
She also took the initiative to ask the local doctor if there were any fertility-aiding drugs.
In addition, I also started to regulate my body and paid special attention to my diet. My appetite is much better than usual.
When Ji Chuhe heard the news, he replied calmly, "The prince has really grown up. It's a pity that Xu Yan'er didn't live to see this."
"Madam!" Xiao Yan'an's voice came from outside.
Ji Chuhe raised her head and saw him walking towards the house in two steps at a time.
"Victory! Victory, ma'am! We have won the war in the north. We have won! The barbarians have surrendered!"
"That's good." Ji Chuhe also breathed a sigh of relief, "Is there any news from the court?"
"Of course it was a celebration. People were outside, spontaneously beating gongs and drums to celebrate!"
"It was not easy to win this battle." Ji Chuhe sighed.
"Yeah." Xiao Yan'an also nodded in agreement, "But fortunately, the result is good."
"The war is over. I'm afraid the emperor will focus on my father now." Ji Chuhe guessed.
"We have just won the battle, and Your Majesty is so eager to get rid of my father?"
"However, we don't need to worry too much. Before he is ready to attack my father, let's stir up the situation in the court and create chaos."
"Ma'am, what are your plans?"
"Concubine Cao has lost two lives, and the Queen has been punished by being confined to her house. This matter seems to have been resolved, but in fact it will only cause greater conflicts. This matter has directly led to the Cao family losing all hope. Are they willing to accept this? Is the Queen Mother willing to accept this?"
"Madam, do you mean that the Queen Mother will support a prince?"
"Of course she will. The Queen Mother has no other choice. She will never accept the Third Prince as the Crown Prince."
"Which prince will the Queen Mother choose?"
"I think it will be the Fourth Prince."
"The Fourth Prince?" Xiao Yan'an was surprised. "Madam, how can you be sure that it is the Fourth Prince?"
"The Fourth Prince is an adult, and is more secure than a young prince. He is now at the end of his rope. If someone gives him a hand and gives him endless hope, will he do his best to repay this favor after he succeeds to the throne?"
"Madam's analysis makes sense!" Xiao Yan'an agreed very much when he heard it.
"In fact, it is easy to get the Queen Mother and the Fourth Prince to quickly form an alliance. All we need is for someone to bring up the issue of establishing a crown prince in the court, and for someone else to recommend the Third Prince."
"Don't worry, Madam. I will take care of this little thing."
"it is good."
At the morning court the next day, someone brought up the issue of appointing a crown prince, and then someone else agreed and recommended the third prince.
The third prince was surprised and happy, but when he looked up and met his father's inquiring gaze, he was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on his back.
"The war has just ended, and the troops have not yet been rewarded. Let's discuss the issue of appointing a crown prince later." The emperor directly rejected the idea.
After the court session, the emperor came to the imperial study.
Chao Sihai immediately made a cup of tea and handed it over.
"Chao Sihai, who do you think was the one who brought up the idea of appointing a crown prince in the court today?"
"This... Your Majesty, I can't guess it."
"Take a bold guess."
"I am stupid and don't know if my guess is correct."
"Don't be afraid, just speak."
"I think it looks like the Queen."
"Couldn't it be the Queen Mother? The Queen Mother knew that I would not appoint a crown prince at this time, so she had someone deliberately bring up this matter. If I continue to ignore it, over time, won't the Queen and the Third Prince have some thoughts in their minds?"
"Could it really be the Queen Mother?" Chao Sihai replied in surprise.
"Find out the details of the officials who proposed the appointment of a crown prince today. I want to see who has the final say in the court!"
"Yes." Chao Sihai responded immediately.
When he left the imperial study, he couldn't help but raise his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.
Just now, I was really afraid of saying a wrong word.
These officials have nothing better to do than to bring up issues that are not relevant!
……
Although the queen was under house arrest, she also received news from the previous dynasty.
The third prince came to see the queen as soon as he left the court.
Although the Queen could not go out, the Emperor did not explicitly forbid the Third Prince from seeing her.
The queen was dressed in plain clothes and copying Buddhist scriptures with a pen.
"Mother, today in the court..."
"Mother already knows everything." The Queen responded calmly.
"Was this arranged by our mother?" the third prince asked anxiously.
"No." The Queen shook her head. "Even if Mother wanted to do that, she would wait until the Emperor rewards the troops."
"Who could it be? Could it be that they want to target us and arouse father's suspicion?" The third prince was a little worried. When the situation was unclear and not favorable to them, what they feared most was this kind of mastermind behind the scenes.
"Your father suspects that this matter was the work of the Queen Mother."
"Empress Dowager? Concubine Cao is dead. Does the Empress Dowager have any other thoughts?"