I married the crippled queen and became the most favored queen in the capital

Ten days later

September 3rd

Today is Concubine Ying’s birthday. Luo Nianxi woke the children up early and prepared to go to the palace to attend Concubine Ying’s birthday banquet.

When Leng Yiyan came, she had just straightened Jinjie's collar.

"Madam, how are you preparing?"

"Well, is the carriage ready?"

"It's ready, and the birthday gifts are loaded on the car. By the way, you said today that the emperor has an important announcement to make. What is it? Can you tell me?"

" Can't……"

She stood up and winked at him mysteriously.

"You'll know then, let's go!"

Although Leng Yi felt that she was a little strange today, he still followed her.

The three children quickly got into a carriage like three joyful elves, waiting to set off.

Sitting in the carriage, Leng Yiyan couldn't help but ask:

"Yesterday you said that Father's health has improved a lot. Is this true?"

"Ah."

She nodded with a smile on her face.

"I can't lie to you, but he is only much better than before, he hasn't fully recovered."

"That's good. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion in the court. Leng Yifei is also not quiet. I don't know what he wants to do."

"Oh! What does he want to do? He wants to be the crown prince, he wants to be the emperor, he wants to destroy Pingyang Kingdom in his hands."

When this matter was mentioned, a gloomy look appeared in Leng Yiyan's eyes.

He is determined to get the position of crown prince.

It is not only for the purpose of climbing to a high position and becoming emperor in the future, but also for the safety of his family and the people of the entire Pingyang Kingdom.

Yesterday, the Eighth Uncle mentioned to him again that today he and other ministers would report to the Emperor, asking him to appoint him as the Crown Prince and to have him manage state affairs on behalf of the Emperor.

Although he didn't know what the outcome would be, he did not oppose the Eighth Uncle's idea. As long as he let others know that he was determined to get the position of crown prince, that would be enough.

When they arrived at the palace gate, there were already many people queuing up to go into the palace.

Now, Imperial Concubine Ying is the highest-ranking concubine in the harem. In addition, Leng Yixing's position in the court has always been stable and he has good popularity. Therefore, many people come to celebrate Imperial Concubine Ying's birthday, and the gifts they carry into the palace are one after another.

When everyone arrived at the Qianqing Palace, the emperor and Concubine Ying had not arrived yet, but Concubine Mei and several other concubines were already waiting there.

Everyone has found a suitable seat according to their status and position and sat down one by one.

The three children wanted to go out and play, but were stopped by Luo Nianxi.

"You can leave only after you pay your respects to Concubine Ying and celebrate her birthday. Otherwise, the purpose of your visit to the palace will be lost."

The youngest, Jinjie, nodded sensibly.

"Mom, we got it. After we finish celebrating the birthday, can we go out and play?"

"of course."

It seems not easy to get a child to sit still in a place with so many people.

Therefore, Luo Nianxi did not make things difficult for them and promised them that they could leave as long as they paid their respects to Concubine Ying.

After a while, Lin Ming's voice sounded.

"The Emperor has arrived, and Concubine Ying has arrived."

Today is Concubine Ying's birthday, and the Emperor attaches great importance to it. Although he is still on his sickbed, he still went to Concubine Ying's palace in person to pick her up and bring her to the Qianqing Palace.

Everyone stood up and bowed.

"Long live the emperor, long live the concubine Ying."

The emperor sat in the main seat, and Concubine Ying, dressed in gorgeous palace clothes, sat beside him.

This seat was previously occupied by the Queen, but now that the Queen has passed away and today is Concubine Ying's birthday, this has become her seat.

But at this moment, Leng Yiyan felt a little sad.

His own mother was brutally murdered at a young age. Although the person who killed her has received the retribution he deserves, he still feels sad about it.

The emperor looked at everyone and raised his hand slightly.

"Lin Ming, let everyone present the birthday gifts for Concubine Ying in turn!"

Seeing that the emperor was in much better spirits than before, Leng Yifei, who was sitting below, suddenly became gloomy.

Hasn't the emperor been taking Losing Soul Powder? Why does he look so energetic today?

He glared at Concubine Mei hatefully, but found that she was there with her head down, not knowing what she was thinking and not even looking at her.

He tilted his head and whispered to Jing'er beside him:

"Your sister doesn't seem to want to look at you any more."

Jing'er blushed in embarrassment.

"Your Majesty, my sister is probably afraid that others will know about our relationship, so she deliberately avoids suspicion. Please don't pick on her."

"Oh! Am I picking on her?"

A cold look flashed across Leng Yifei's lips.

He is not just picking on her for such a simple matter now. If he finds out that she did not do as he asked and did something dishonorable, he will never let her go.

After a while, everyone presented their gifts one by one, and Concubine Ying always had a faint smile on her face.

After the gift-giving session, Leng Jin stood up from his seat, clasped his fists and said:

"Your Majesty, I have something to report..."

The emperor waved his hand immediately.

"I have an imperial decree to read out, eighth brother, please wait."

Hearing this, Leng Jin had a bad feeling.

What he wanted to say last time was interrupted by the emperor's decree announcing Leng Yifei as the crown prince.

What will the emperor announce this time?

Although he was a little worried, he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

At this time, Lin Ming came to the front of the crowd with the imperial edict and read it aloud.

"The Emperor proclaims, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, that there is now a prince, Leng Yiyan, who is wise, filial, and of a pure and sincere nature, and who has already mastered governance and is worthy of being called the Great Ruler. I hereby issue an edict to establish him as the Crown Prince, and to show this to the world, in order to strengthen the foundation of the country. All civil and military officials should be loyal and guide the Crown Prince, so that he can become the ruler in the future. This order has been issued, and no one may object."

When this imperial decree was issued, everyone present was surprised.

Leng Yifei's face, at this moment, was as cold as ice in winter, emitting a gloomy and chilly look.

The last time the emperor announced his appointment as the emperor, all the ministers came out to oppose it.

Now, the emperor wants to make Leng Yiyan the crown prince, but everyone seems to be collectively speechless.

He really didn't expect that the emperor would announce Leng Yiyan as the crown prince on Concubine Ying's birthday.

Leng Yiyan seemed to have not reacted, and stood there with a frown on his face. Luo Nianxi tugged at the corner of his clothes and reminded him:

"Sir, go and receive the order."

Only then did he realize that he was not dreaming and that the emperor had really issued an imperial decree to confer the title.

He took a few steps forward and came to Lin Ming. After taking the imperial edict with both hands, he raised it above his head and then knelt on his knees.

"I thank you for your grace, Father. I will do my best to help you and bring benefits to the people."

The emperor nodded slightly.

"Yan'er, you really deserve this title. In the future, you will have to take care of all the matters in the court. Choose a day and move to the East Palace with your family!"

"I accept your order and thank you."

After saying this, he stood up and as soon as he turned around, everyone bowed to him.

"May your Royal Highness be blessed with peace and prosperity."

He looked at everyone with a serious expression and spoke in a high-pitched voice,

"Everyone, please don't be polite!"

Seeing his glorious appearance, Leng Yifei almost broke his teeth. Jing'er beside him pulled him back.

"Your Majesty..."

"roll……"

All his anger was directed at Concubine Mei. Now that he couldn't get angry at Concubine Mei, he naturally had to vent his anger on her sister.

Jing'er pursed her lips and dared not make a sound.

Although Leng Yifei was very nice to her now, she didn't dare to anger him, because she had seen him get angry more than once, and it was so scary.

At this time, the emperor raised his hand slightly, signaling Leng Jin,

"Eighth brother, what did you want to report just now?"