Quick Transmigration: Hosts, We're Only Responsible for Counterattacking

Chapter 58 A Lifetime of Glory and Peace (27)

A short while later, two guards brought the midwife up.

The midwife had half-white hair, wore patched clothes, and had a timid look in her eyes.

She knelt down with a thud, saying, "This humble subject, Lin Fang, kowtows to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

Gu Changjin looked down at him, his expression cold and stern. "So you're the midwife who delivered the late Empress back then?"

"Yes."

"Do you remember the specifics of what happened back then?" Asking this, Gu Changjin's heart skipped a beat. Logically, it was impossible for the Empress to go outside the palace to find a midwife after giving birth. Could it be that he really was...?

No, that's not possible.

Lin Fang trembled with fear. She turned to look at Nangong Yu, gritted her teeth, and said, "When the late Empress gave birth, I was not supposed to be here. But Zheng, the old woman who served the late Empress, brought me money, saying that she was worried that the late Empress's childbirth would not go smoothly."

“But when I arrived, I found that the late Empress’s delivery went very smoothly, unlike what Granny Zheng said. Moreover, and…” She hesitated for a long time, her eyes filled with hatred and grief, “The child born back then did not seem to be premature.”

Upon hearing this, the court officials were in an uproar. The late empress had not been favored when she entered the palace, but after a few months she became pregnant and was valued by the late emperor. However, she was frightened during childbirth and went into labor prematurely.

I only heard that the late empress went through great hardships to give birth to the crown prince, but her body was damaged and she could no longer conceive. The late emperor felt extremely guilty about this, so he angrily punished the favored concubine who had frightened the late empress at the time.

A few years later, the late empress became pregnant again and gave birth to Princess Rong'an.

The crown prince was the center of attention from birth, and because of his precocious intelligence, his position was never shaken even when other princes were born later.

It is said that when the late empress gave birth, it was not yet August. Even if they were ignorant, they would know that a child born in August is different from a child born at full term.

Thinking of this, everyone's eyes became somewhat subtle. It is true that the current emperor is exceptionally capable, but if the bloodline is not right, then even the most outstanding abilities are useless.

"You old codger, how dare you criticize the current emperor? I bet some treacherous person is plotting to usurp the throne and take his place, isn't he?" As he spoke, he casually glanced at Nangong Yu and then gave a mocking smile.

The speaker was Chen Yuan, who had the most fiery temper. He was a general promoted by Gu Changjin and was therefore very loyal.

Nangong Yu's tone was threatening, "General Chen, don't think that just because you are favored by the Emperor, you can frame people at will." He turned his head and said, "Lin Fang, you can say whatever you know."

Shen Xiang also said, "General Chen Yuan, don't be anxious. I also believe these are all rumors. However, if the rumors are not dispelled, it will be of no benefit to the country."

What Shen Xiang said was not wrong, and he had always been highly valued by Gu Changjin, so Chen Yuan just gave him a strange look and then stopped talking.

Gu Changjin's palms were slightly cold. He paused for a moment, then said, "What Prime Minister Shen said is quite true. However, to doubt the bloodline of the Great Wei royal family based solely on her words, is this an attempt to protect the foundation of the nation, or is someone trying to seize this position?"

Everyone knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, we dare not."

Everyone knelt down, but Nangong Yu, who did not kneel, stood out.

"How dare you, Nangong Yu, disrespect the Emperor!" Chen Yuan immediately roared.

Nangong Yu said calmly, “I am naturally loyal to the emperor, but loyalty is only valid if the emperor is a true emperor. Lin the midwife didn’t finish her sentence. She overheard Zheng Mama and the late empress saying that the child born, who is now the emperor, is actually the eldest prince’s.”

"How dare you!" A woman's voice came from the doorway, and everyone turned to look. Princess Rong'an, dressed in a purple palace gown, with her hair styled in a simple bun and adorned with a jade hairpin, walked gracefully inside.

"Your humble servants pay their respects to Princess Rong'an. May Princess Rong'an live a thousand years!"

Shen Yun ignored them all and walked straight up to Nangong Yu.

With a loud "smack," everyone stared in astonishment, their thoughts completely distorted. Wasn't Princess Rong'an the one who loved General Nangong the most? Even if it was love turned to hate, there was no need to go to such lengths.

2345 was also surprised; it was the first time it had ever seen a host deliberately increase their strength just to slap someone.

Tsk tsk, look at the pitiful male lead, his face is all swollen.

Nangong Yu was stunned for a moment, then a shadow crossed his eyes. His hands clenched unconsciously, and he asked in a low voice, "I wonder what Princess Rong'an means by this?"

Shen Yun glanced at Gu Changjin and thought that this emperor was really useless. He could still tolerate this situation. He must be a turtle bastard reincarnated.

She spoke with an air of arrogance, her eyes darting around, exuding a natural charm. "Princess Rong'an, Nangong Yu, does this mean you still have any respect for me as a princess?"

His eyes were deep and unfathomable, and the veins on his forehead stood out. "Princess, be careful what you say."

Shen Yun raised her hand to block Gu Changjin, who was about to speak, and stood in front of him. "I didn't know that you all neglect your important matters and instead have the audacity to doubt the identity of the Emperor."

Shen Xiang lowered his eyes and said, "Princess, you are mistaken. There is no smoke without fire. We simply want to seek the truth."

2345 was taken aback. [Has this future father-in-law turned against me?]

"It's just that a snake's heart is never satisfied and it wants to swallow an elephant."

"Prime Minister Shen," Shen Yun sneered, "If you're smart enough, you'll know that shutting up is what you should do now. If you don't know how to shut up, I don't mind teaching you."

Shen Xiang instinctively shrank back. In all his years as an official, this was the first time he had ever seen such a terrifying look in someone's eyes.

She walked up to Lin Fang and smiled, "Where did this fool come from? The Empress went first, and Zheng Mama died of illness before the New Year. It was a good time to do so. There are no witnesses and no physical evidence, yet you dare to say such things."

She took a few steps back, stood on the steps, and smiled slightly. "Do you all think the same way as Nangong Yu and Prime Minister Shen?"

There are quite a few people who trust Gu Changjin, but half of them are from Nangong Yu and Shen Xiang's faction.

Looking at the fiery figure before him, Gu Changjin's throat tightened slightly, and a mixture of joy and bitterness welled up in his heart.

Today's events demonstrate that Nangong Yu was able to win over most of the court officials without anyone noticing, and even Prime Minister Shen was willing to help him, which shows his mistake.

However, since Rong An had gone to such lengths for him, he couldn't let her efforts go to waste.

Shen Yun drew his sword from his waist and swung it forcefully. "Today, Rong An is going to cause a ruckus in this Golden Palace. If he offends anyone, please forgive him, Your Majesty."

"I have the Imperial Sword in my hand. This sword has existed since the founding of the Great Wei Dynasty. It can be used to execute first and report later. All of you ministers, you should be careful what you say."

(End of this chapter)