The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Ji Chenyu also thought that the cold winter was not suitable, so he pursed his lips and said, "What the Regent Princess said makes sense. The matter of appointing a crown prince will be discussed after the warm spring. What do you think, my dear ministers?"

Shangguan Zhen, the Minister of Industry, said: "I think it is feasible."

General Zhaoyong, a senior, said, "I second the motion."

He is fifty-nine years old now. There is no need for him to go against the new emperor. It is better for him to protect himself. After all, the new emperor has just ascended the throne and will definitely have some arrangements for the court.

After many people seconded the proposal, the issue of appointing a crown prince was temporarily put to rest.

After the court session, Shen Jiarou, as the regent princess, came to the imperial study to help Ji Chenyu handle state affairs.

"Your humble sister greets your royal brother."

"The fourth royal sister is here, please sit down!" Looking at his sister who is now a mother, he felt very happy. It turned out that they had known each other for more than ten years, and their father had left them. Time passed so quickly.

"Thank you, my royal brother, for the seat."

Ever since Ji Chenyu ascended the throne as emperor, the brother and sister have long become monarch and subject, and there has always been a layer of separation between them, not as comfortable as before.

"Luo Cheng, take some of the memorials to the Fourth Princess."

Luo Cheng, holding the whisk, bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Looking at the densely packed memorials, Shen Jiarou felt a headache. Thinking of her royal brother who had been in the court for many years, Shen Jiarou secretly raised her eyes to look at Ji Chenyu and found that he was frowning, and she didn't know what he saw.

Luo Cheng raised his eyes unintentionally and happened to see Shen Jiarou looking at Ji Chenyu. Seeing her struggling and sighing, he was also confused.

Luo Cheng pondered in his heart: What is the Regent Princess thinking about?

It was almost time for lunch, Luo Cheng reminded in time.

"Your Majesty, do you want anything for lunch today?"

Ji Chenyu suddenly raised his eyes: "It's time for lunch?"

Time passed so quickly that he felt like he hadn't done much.

"Let's go to the Queen. By the way, the Regent Princess will go with me."

Shen Jiarou, who was reviewing the memorials, was suddenly stunned: "Brother Emperor, I want to go too?"

"Yes, you haven't seen the queen for half a month, so just go and see her."

Shen Jiarou nodded slightly: "Okay."

Fengyi Palace

Queen Mu Simin hurriedly arranged for Nanqi to prepare meals, after all, the Emperor and the Regent Princess were coming to dine together.

"The Emperor has arrived, and the Regent Princess has arrived!"

Two bright yellow figures walked into Fengyi Palace. When Queen Mu Simin saw them, she hurriedly greeted them respectfully.

"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."

"Your humble servant greets the Emperor's sister-in-law." Shen Jiarou bowed respectfully to her. This was the first time in half a month that she had seen the Emperor's sister-in-law, who had been promoted to the Empress of the Central Palace.

Ji Chenyu raised his hand: "Queen, please don't be polite."

"Your Majesty, I thank you. The meal is ready. Your Majesty and the Fourth Princess have arrived just in time."

Ji Chenyu looked at Shen Jiarou and smiled: "Let's go, let's have dinner together."

The news of the three persons dining together spread quickly throughout the harem. Although Concubine Xian and Concubine De were elders in the Eastern Palace, they still found a big difference when three persons dined together.

Inside the Anhe Palace, the Queen Mother looked at the gorgeous red plum blossoms blooming nearby.

"How is the Emperor doing lately?"

Bai Yuechu said respectfully: "Replying to the Queen Mother, the Emperor has been handling state affairs in the Imperial Study recently and has hardly been to the harem."

Nanny Luo walked in and bowed respectfully after hearing Bai Yuechu's report.

"Empress Dowager, the Emperor is dining with the Regent Princess in the Queen's Palace today."

The Queen Mother raised her eyes and asked, "Did the brother and sister go to the Queen's Palace to have dinner together?"

"Yes."

Could it be that these two people went to discuss with the Queen about the appointment of a crown prince in the morning court? Although she did not participate in the government, she still had her people in the court.

"I understand. Please ask the Regent Princess to come over for dinner."

Bai Yuechu and Nanny Luo were both stunned. With the Queen Mother's move, the Regent Princess would have to stay in the palace again today.

The two of them said respectfully, "Yes, Queen Mother."

The Empress Dowager knew everything about Fengyi Palace and Anhe Palace. After all, she was an old woman who had experienced three dynasties, and with the new emperor, it would be four.

"Keep a close eye on it." The late emperor had just left, and she had to keep an eye on his grandson.

Aunt Zhen said, "Yes, Queen Mother."

Ji Chenyu stayed in Fengyi Palace to accompany Queen Mu Simin for a nap. Shen Jiarou returned to Fanghua Palace, and Aunt Zhenhua was stunned when she saw her.

"Princess, are you coming back for a nap today?"

Shen Jiarou smiled and nodded: "Yes, I'm afraid I'll have to come back during this period of time."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhenhua was both happy and distressed that her master was so tired. She stepped forward and helped Shen Jiarou into the inner hall.

Just as Shen Jiarou washed up and prepared for a nap, Nanny Luo came to Fanghua Palace to personally convey the empress dowager's oral instructions.

"Princess, Nanny Luo is here."

Shen Jiarou was stunned and looked up at Aunt Zhenhua.

"Madame Luo beside the Queen Mother?"

"Exactly."

Shen Jiarou stood up and walked out. Nanny Luo was standing there respectfully. When she saw Shen Jiarou coming out, she hurriedly bowed respectfully.

"Your servant pays respect to the Regent Princess."

"Madame Luo, does the Queen Mother have something to say?"

"Yes, the Queen Mother asked you to have dinner with her in the palace."

Shen Jiarou was slightly stunned: "Okay, please go back and report to Nanny Luo. The princess will definitely arrive in the evening."

Nanny Luo bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, Regent Princess."

Shen Jiarou sighed while lying on the bed. She thought her mother might be looking for her to discuss the matter of appointing a crown prince.

Shen Jiarou pursed her lips and thought: Well, let’s go to sleep. I’ll get enough sleep to be refreshed at night.

Shen Jiarou didn't expect to see the elderly Prince Su when she returned to the imperial study.

"Meet Grandfather Emperor Six."

"Yi Yi is here, and looks different from the past."

Shen Jiarou smiled and raised her eyes: "You are joking, I can still grow up differently."

Prince Su smiled and said, "What if that happens?"

Ji Chenyu looked at him seriously: "Grandpa Huang Liu, have you really thought about it?"

Prince Su nodded solemnly: "I have considered it. Please, His Majesty, please issue an order."

He has been a prince for so many years, it is time for him to abdicate.

Ji Chenyu immediately wrote the imperial edict. Looking at the written imperial edict, Ji Chenyu looked up at Luo Cheng and gave instructions.

"Take Grandpa Huang Liu to see the Grand Secretary."

Luo Cheng took it respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Prince Su was about to kowtow to express his gratitude, but Ji Chenyu quickly stood up and supported him.

"Grandpa Huangliu, please don't make me suffer. Please go quickly."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now."

Ji Chenyu smiled gently and nodded. Prince Su looked at Shen Jiarou and greeted her with a loving smile.

"Girl, Grandpa Emperor Six has left first. See you another day." He was afraid that he would not be able to see her again.

Shen Jiarou bowed respectfully: "Sixth Grandpa Huang, take care."

Watching his already old body, Shen Jiarou felt an indescribable sadness in her heart, as if she had an inexplicable loss, which she found very strange.

Ji Chenyu walked a few steps to her side and stood still. He looked forward and muttered to himself.

"Grandpa Huang Liu is going to give up his throne."

Shen Jiarou was shocked: "Ah? So sudden?"

Ji Chenyu sighed: "It's not that sudden. The Sixth Grandfather has been in the position of Prince Su for a long time. In fact, it's time for him to retire."

Shen Jiarou understood what he meant, but she felt that some things really changed rapidly.