No longer pretending, Shen Yuwei spoke clearly and loudly: "I am the second daughter of Marshal Shen, and was once a concubine of Master Xie Jing. After my master passed away, I was welcomed into the Xian'an Palace. Later, I was ordered to ask Concubine Shu to plead with the emperor on my behalf, asking him to allow me to marry the person I love. However, time has passed and the matter has not been resolved. Today, I came to find the prince to try my luck again, but I didn't expect that he would take me by force the moment we met..."

Upon hearing this, King Xian'an's face turned gloomy. No matter how he tried to defend himself, it would be useless, especially since all of this was irrefutable fact.

The officials below started to discuss the matter in an uproar. The plot behind this was so sensational!

Xie Jing had just passed away not long ago, and the person over there was taken into the palace. So, does Xie Jing have any connection with this prince?

Moreover, King Xian'an actually encouraged others to request the imperial decree for marriage, so why didn't he request it himself?

A man like him actually lets a woman take the lead. How...

The second young lady of the Shen family is indeed very courageous, and she is also a beautiful woman who is so infatuated that it makes people feel pity.

Seeing the irrepressible discussion below, the emperor felt that life was so enjoyable for the first time in thirty years.

Shen Yuwei cannot be killed. Now that he has a child, he needs to do good deeds and also maintain the reputation of the Shen family.

Speaking of King Xian'an's reputation, what else does a royal prince need?

A life of peace and happiness is enough.

If your reputation is too good, won't you be more likely to get into trouble in the future?

Besides, King Xian'an had made his life extremely miserable for so many years, so how could he allow everything to go his way?

Even though he is the only bloodline heir of the late emperor, proper care is enough and there is no need to let him become too complacent.

"Today is a big wedding day for Prince Xian'an's palace. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate both of them and issue the marriage decree at the same time?"

The emperor turned to the empress dowager for advice, and the latter thought it was a good idea to decide on the candidate for the main wife as soon as possible so that today's events could be put to rest as soon as possible.

But whether to choose the daughter of the Minister of Revenue or the Minister of Personnel still needs careful consideration.

After obtaining the empress dowager's consent, the emperor turned to give a few words to Xiao Shunzi beside him.

Then Xiao Shunzi walked to the center of the hall and announced loudly, "The Emperor's grace is so great that he hereby issues an edict granting the marriage between Prince Xian'an and the second daughter of the Shen family. An auspicious date will be chosen for the wedding."

Upon hearing the news, Shen Muxue spat out the tea she had just drunk.

What does this mean, Your Majesty?

With a hint of smugness on his face, the emperor said to her, "I promise I won't bring shame to your family."

Just as she was about to raise an objection, she found that congratulations had spread among the people around her, and even the Queen Mother fainted.

The banquet ended in chaos. Out of filial piety, the emperor personally accompanied the empress dowager back to rest, and asked Shen Muxue to return to her residence, Linglong Palace, to recuperate first.

Taking into consideration the Empress' poor health, Nanny Yang moved the sedan chair very slowly.

When everyone arrived at Linglong Palace, they happened to meet the emperor's carriage coming towards them.

"Your Majesty, is the Empress Dowager in any serious condition?"

The emperor carried Shen Muxue into the inner room and replied with a slightly tired tone, "It's okay, I'm just a little tired. How are you?"

After being placed on a cushion and carefully cared for, Shen Muxue replied, "I am fine, very good."

After hearing this, the emperor felt a little relieved. He gently hugged Shen Muxue and comforted her, "Darling, if you feel uncomfortable, you must tell me, okay?"

Sensing the other's inner anxiety, Shen Muxue gently covered her husband's hand and said, "Please rest assured. This is God's will. He is the descendant of the True Dragon. We don't need to worry too much. We just need to wait."

Seeing his beloved wife so open-minded and insightful, the emperor couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Haha, it turns out you're always the one who can make me happy."

As he spoke, he gently patted her back to comfort her.

"Finally, my son has arrived."

Xiao Shunzi, who was celebrating silently with tears in his eyes, was also pulled out for a talk.

"Eunuch, given the current situation, do you think we need to increase the number of guards to ensure the safety of the Empress?"

Nanny Yang asked in a low voice.

Xiao Shunzi said with a smile, "Madam Yang, it seems we can only stay in Linglong Palace until tomorrow night. Ever since the Emperor planned to welcome the Empress into the palace, Qingliang Palace has been under cleaning. However, time is tight, and it needs to be redecorated, so it's still not finished. Tomorrow, I will go and test the Emperor's opinion, and then we will make a decision."

When she heard that it was Qingliang Palace, the smile on Yang Ma's lips almost spread to the back of her head. Thinking that this would be the place where the future legitimate prince would be, it meant that her daughter would soon become the queen.

After hearing this, Siyun was also happy: "Mammy, are you still trying to stop me? The day when our queen can wear that dazzling yellow dress is not far away."

Nanny Yang smiled and said, "If I had known you were so sweet-talking, I should have listened to your opinions more. Do you think our queen is pregnant with a prince or a princess this time?"

"It's the prince."

"Is this true?"

Nanny Yang, who was so excited that she almost jumped up, changed her mind and laughed again. She secretly felt that she was too nervous and regarded Siyun's words as a prophecy.

On the other side, in the inner room, Shen Muxue asked the emperor: "Do you think we will have a little prince or a princess this time?"

Although the emperor was hoping for a boy, he did not want to put unnecessary pressure on the person he cherished most. "As long as it is a child born by you, my beloved concubine, no matter whether it is a boy or a girl, they will be my darlings."

When she heard this, Shen Muxue almost asked a question about King Xian'an, but she immediately covered her lips with her hands, fearing that she would say something inappropriate.

Seeing his beloved wife so nervous, His Majesty quickly asked with concern: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Nothing, just feeling a little sleepy."

She replied gently.

Just as the lights in the room were turned off, a young eunuch appeared at the door in a hurry.

When he saw Xiao Shunzi, he immediately said, "Hurry up and inform the Concubine Shu that there's an emergency!"

Xiao Shunzi raised his head slightly and glanced at the panicked eunuch, and secretly thought in his heart: The two most important figures in the palace are sleeping here at this moment. What could be more important than this?

It was most likely because of some trouble at Prince An's Mansion or with the Queen Mother. However, considering that His Majesty was rarely happy today, and that Concubine Shu's pregnancy was a matter of state, even a major event could not prevent her from resting. So he gave the order without mercy:

"The Emperor and His Majesty have retired to bed. Please report back tomorrow."

After saying this, he sent the man away.

That night was unusually comfortable and peaceful for Shen Muxue. The emperor lay carefully on the edge of the bed, fearing that he would disturb his wife's sweet dream.

It had been a long time since she had spent a night in such a spacious and comfortable place, and when she woke up it was already the next morning.

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