Because at this time, the imperial concubine's mind was full of revenge against her target, Concubine Shu, and not anyone else.

It seems that only drastic measures can solve the problem.

After dinner one day, Shen Muxue made such a decision in her heart.

"Your Majesty, I've heard that the Queen Mother's health is deteriorating. Perhaps it's because she's been overly concerned about Prince Xian'an. In my opinion, why not choose an auspicious day and invite Prince An to the palace so that the family can have a meal together? This will also comfort her."

The emperor felt very uncomfortable when he thought of the unpleasant incident that seemed to have happened between Prince Xian'an and Shen Muxue, and thought that Shen Muxue might be even more sad inside.

But he was deeply moved by the fact that she could make such a suggestion with such forbearance for the sake of the empress dowager's health.

His Xue Er is always so considerate and generous...

"Your own body is the most important thing. You don't have to worry too much about this kind of thing."

Shen Muxue leaned gently into the emperor's arms and whispered, "As your majesty's spouse, my greatest wish is to see the whole family happy and healthy, and their descendants flourish. There are too few males in our family. After all, Prince Xian'an is the queen mother's own blood, and we shouldn't let the queen mother worry about such trivial matters. I not only care about the queen mother's feelings, but also hope to resolve the misunderstanding between your majesty and my mother."

After hearing this, the emperor fell into deep thought.

Indeed, ever since this incident, my mother seemed to be drifting further and further away from me...

Since when has this nephew been the only one in the eyes of the Queen Mother?

Seeing that the emperor suddenly fell silent, Shen Muxue raised her eyes and looked at the other party's lowered eyes and asked:

"Your Majesty, is there anything worrying you? As long as you are happy, I, your concubine, and your children will be extremely pleased!"

Hearing this, the emperor smiled and said, "I am not distressed at all. On the contrary, I have been extremely happy these past few days. I am even happier and more satisfied than when I first ascended the throne."

"Really? Then how did Your Majesty feel when you first met me?"

He hugged the beautiful woman tightly and replied softly, "Seeing you fills me with joy every day, and this joy only grows with the passage of time."

"I feel the same way. I want to write to my father and share my wonderful feelings at this moment."

Hearing this, he burst into laughter. "Why bother telling me in a letter? I can just summon General Shen back to attend your enthronement ceremony!"

When I heard this, tears gradually blurred my vision and I could not suppress the gratitude in my heart.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for everything you have given me."

He lowered his head and looked at the beauty in his arms and sighed again with deep emotion,

In fact, I should say that I should thank God for giving me such a virtuous wife!

Three days later, Prince Xian'an, who was summoned, gathered with other members of the royal family to enjoy dinner at Yixiang Palace.

When the Queen Mother saw her grandchildren whom she had not seen for a long time, she could not help but burst into tears. Although it was not appropriate for her to criticize the imperial edict, she kept picking up delicious food for them to show her love.

"This bacon is your favorite. Come, eat more. You look a lot thinner these past few days."

The Queen Mother looked at him with kindness and added another piece of chopsticks to Prince Xian'an's plate. However, Prince Xian'an had a gloomy expression on his face and just lowered his head to eat silently.

Looking at the child before her, the Empress Dowager felt a pang of sorrow. She turned to the Emperor and said, "Your brother passed away too early, leaving only this one bloodline to me. If he gets into trouble because of my inadequate guidance, please don't blame An'er, Your Majesty."

Seeing this, the emperor's expression relaxed slightly, and he responded calmly: "Mother, you worry too much. As an uncle, I naturally understand how to tolerate my nephew. You don't have to worry about this matter."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother seemed delighted and immediately suggested, "If your brother were still alive, he would also be a prince, right? So why not promote Prince An to the rank of prince, just as a way to comfort your late brother?"

Shen Muxue lowered her head and concentrated on the food in her bowl, secretly thinking that the old lady was only interested in gaining a higher status for her children.

Since he has no chance of getting the position of crown prince, he must at least be allowed to hold the status of prince.

Given that the emperor was known for his benevolence and filial piety, it is expected that he would never object to such a proposal.

So Shen Muxue decided to stir things up a bit, "Then it is indeed very appropriate to do so. This way, when my sister is buried, she can also be buried according to the standards of a princess."

Her words cleverly and sharply lit up the atmosphere in the room.

After successfully angering the two people, Shen Muxue almost couldn't help laughing and quickly covered the corners of her mouth with her hands.

At this moment, His Majesty asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

This finally eased the tense atmosphere in the room.

Shen Muxue nodded and sighed, complaining that the smell of the soup made her feel uncomfortable.

The emperor immediately ordered someone to remove the dish and rearrange the dishes on the table.

After everything was rearranged, the awkward topic was diverted.

The Queen Mother, quite dissatisfied with this outcome, glanced at Shen Muxue and then again advised the Emperor: "After all, An'er is still young, and it's inevitable that he might not be well-considered in his actions. As his uncle, you shouldn't be too demanding. Look at how listless he is now! As elders, we should also give him some encouragement and motivation. So why not take advantage of the situation and make him a prince? This will cheer him up and dispel his bad luck."

What a thoughtful reason!

He seduces women and then leaves them alone, even using innocent people to save his own face. In fact, he is the one who really brings bad luck.

"In truth, the Queen Mother is unaware. Prince Xian'an appears somber simply because today is the seventh day since my sister's passing. He is deeply grieving over the loss of his beloved wife. I had several piles of paper money placed at the spot where my sister accidentally fell, offering them to the deceased. If the prince is truly so distraught, perhaps we could perform a simple memorial service there together."

Faced with such a sudden counterattack, the Queen Mother was so angry that she could hardly control her trembling fingers, but she could not refute that she was not so melancholy because she missed Shen Yuwei but had other intentions.

Since Shen Yuwei left this world, it is surprising that Prince Xian'an has never personally visited the Shen Mansion to mourn.

If he openly refused to participate in the memorial ceremony at this time, I am afraid that everyone who heard about it would think he was too heartless and indifferent.

After trembling for a long while, the Queen Mother finally managed to squeeze out a few words of concern: "Please enjoy your meal, Concubine Shu. Please take good care of the baby in your womb."

This was the first time that Shen Muxue's pregnancy was mentioned during the entire dinner, and the latter expressed her gratitude as if she was flattered.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your care. Ever since I learned of my pregnancy, I haven't felt any concern or love from you. I thought I was as unlovable as the unborn prince."

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