Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 371 Should Not

"At this time, why bring up the palace? Don't make Yue Niang think too much. Let her rest properly!" Huang Wanwan knew that women shouldn't worry too much during their postpartum period. When her mother gave birth to Huang Yan, she contracted an illness due to excessive depression and it never got better.

Lin Mengyu stuck out her tongue and quickly apologized.

Princess Chen didn't see anything wrong with it. In her opinion, it was a good thing to be mentally prepared in advance. "...You need to figure out how to deal with the news from the palace. There are pros and cons to it, and no choice will be perfect. The premise is to understand what you really want, especially you. What do you really want?"

Granny Fang nodded. "The young master's current position is complicated and awkward, and the madam cannot be completely mindless and be led around by others."

One was of noble birth, the other was the daughter of a merchant.

From an outsider's perspective, even if Yuan Cuo was originally a son-in-law who married into the family, it was still a position that the Liu family could not possibly reach, especially since Liu Zhong's role in this matter was not honorable, and it was hard to say whether it would be used against him.

Liu Yuechu understood. "I'll think about it carefully. Anyway, I need to have a short postpartum period. They can't expect me to go to the palace, can they?" She could take her time to think it over and recover her health.

But no sooner had these words been spoken than a messenger came from outside, “My lords, an urgent message has arrived from the palace! Her Majesty the Empress has arrived and has personally left the palace for the Liu family. She is at the gate shortly!”

"???"

Everyone was quite surprised to hear this news. They had just been thinking that they could take their time to consider it, but now the Empress had already caught up with the Liu family.

Liu Yuechu was dumbfounded. Did they have to be proven wrong so quickly?

"Do I not need to brave the cold to go out and greet Her Majesty the Empress?" she asked Princess Chen.

Princess Chen naturally wouldn't let her move around. "The rest of you come with me to the second gate. You rest here properly. This sudden visit wasn't for you."

It was clearly because of the rumors that were spreading in the capital, and also to find Yuan Cuo to discuss a deal.

Liu Yuechu breathed a sigh of relief, also grateful that Princess Chen was there; otherwise, she really wouldn't know how to handle the situation.

Lin Mengyu and Huang Wanwan hurriedly followed Princess Chen to greet them, while Granny Fang stayed at Yuanchu Pavilion to accompany Liu Yuechu and had the maids dress the two little ones in new clothes.

Whatever the reason, the Queen would definitely take a look at the two little ones and then give them a reward.

Preparations were underway in the courtyard, and the threshold outside the gate had been raised to welcome the Empress's carriage.

The Empress was all smiles because of the Crown Prince.

Seeing everyone kneeling and bowing, she quickly called out, "It was I who couldn't resist coming here after a month, just to see this pair of dragon and phoenix children. You don't need to be so reserved, stand up and speak."

Her voice was warm and gentle, like a nightingale's song.

Everyone who had the chance to see the Empress was in high spirits.

The Empress Dowager of the Great Qi Dynasty was dignified and magnificent, a model of virtue for the world. So why did the Crown Prince often do such foolish things?

Chen Zhongyao couldn't help but mutter a curse in his heart before getting up to express his gratitude.

"Censor Chen is always with the Censorate, and he's here today to share in the joy. It's clear that these two are truly blessed people," she couldn't help but praise.

"Thanks to Her Majesty the Empress's good fortune, she was able to give birth to a son and a daughter smoothly at the beginning of the month. As her elder brother, I naturally have to come and comfort her, so that she will understand in her heart that she should not forget Her Majesty the Empress's kindness." Chen Zhongyao said sarcastically.

Was it caused by TOEFL?

It was Deng Qi who instigated Liu Zhong to return, causing Liu Yuechu to have a premature birth.

The Empress swallowed her anger, not wanting to be scolded. She then looked at Yuan Cuo and had the official announce the gifts that had been delivered, showing how much importance the palace attached to them and setting the stage for the next topic.

The gift list took almost a quarter of an hour to explain.

The grand procession moving into the Liu residence attracted a lot of attention.

The Empress then went to the second gate and exchanged a few words with Princess Chen, naturally intending to visit Liu Yuechu.

"Minister Yuan, please accompany me to visit Yuechu. No outsiders should follow, lest we disturb her." She didn't want to delay and directly proposed to talk privately with the couple.

Yuan Cuo naturally accepted the order and went inside.

Princess Chen was somewhat worried.

Yuan Cuo reassured her, and Chen Zhongyao did not insist that his mother follow him.

"They're not stupid; they know what's going on."

“I’m afraid the Empress’s visit is ill-intentioned,” Princess Chen said.

"What else can be done if things turn badly? The crown prince has been deposed and there's no turning back. The Deng family won't have a good outcome either," Chen Zhongyao said quietly.

Even if someone pleads for leniency, he won't let it go easily; he has a long list of grievances recorded in his little notebook.

Princess Chen lost her spirits and summoned everyone to the main hall for tea while they waited.

The Empress walked slowly, with only Yuan Cuo following beside her. She placed her hand on Yuan Cuo's arm and deliberately slowed her pace.

"Since you know why I've come, I don't need to beat around the bush. The execution of the entire Deng family is inevitable, and I accept His Majesty's punishment."

"The Crown Prince is muddle-headed and has been maliciously manipulated. He is not clear-headed, and he will have to give up his position as the Crown Prince sooner or later."

The Empress's tone was somewhat melancholy, even tinged with a sob. Her elegant and beautiful face was now etched with fine wrinkles, a testament to her deep sorrow.

Yuan Cuo did not want to make things difficult for her. "I understand Your Majesty's thoughts, but the decision on the Crown Prince's mistake is up to Your Majesty. No one else can interfere. I feel that Your Majesty has overestimated my value. I am truly powerless to do anything about it."

"I didn't ask you to plead with His Majesty on my behalf. I want to recognize you back into the royal family," the Empress said urgently. "His Majesty is also willing to do so, but his position makes it inconvenient for him to speak up, so I'm asking him first. If you're willing, you can be registered under my name. I know that the Crown Prince and the Deng family hurt you. I'm not worthy to do so, but I am, after all, the Empress."

Being registered under the Empress's name makes him the first heir to the throne.

The Empress didn't need to elaborate; Yuan Cuo understood immediately.

Yuan Cuo stopped walking, and the Empress stopped as well.

"You don't need to worry. As long as you nod, I will handle everything. I will persuade the Imperial Clan Court to agree." She was indeed very anxious.

If Yuan Cuo agrees, she can save Qin Mushuo's life. She can even personally seize the crown prince position and give it to Yuan Cuo.

"Although I am a mother, I am also the Empress of the Great Qi. Under the circumstances, I understand how to make choices."

"My promise to you is not a perfunctory one, but a sincere one. If you can inherit the throne of Great Qi and expand its territory, then the people of Great Qi will have hope."

"Shuo'er... has absolutely no ability. I saw it clearly." The Empress sighed.

Yuan Cuo stared at the Empress for a long while, then took two steps back.

He bowed deeply and respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

"Alright, then I'll go right away..."

“But I cannot agree to that,” Yuan Cuo interrupted her.