You're the one who wants to marry a mistress, and I'm marrying someone else, yet you still

Xiao Long then realized that he had been too busy these past few days and hadn't had a chance to tell his father and mother that Xuan Yi was pregnant.

"Your Majesty, Xuanyi is three months pregnant. I was worried that the pregnancy was still in its early stages and the fetus was not stable, so I did not tell you."

Xiao Long was no longer as sickly as before. Because he was worried about Wu Xuanyi, he ran over very fast and his face was flushed. He had recovered as usual.

Princess Simon hadn't left yet when she heard the news, and she almost lost her balance.

The imperial physician had already bandaged her wound; it wasn't a serious injury and only required simple treatment.

But the problem now is that Wu Xuanyi is pregnant with the Crown Prince's child, and she almost... almost killed the Crown Prince of Great Zhou's first child.

Having caused such a huge disaster, will the Great Zhou Dynasty still be able to treat Simon with a peaceful mindset?

Princess Simon felt an unprecedented panic, realizing that her impulsiveness might have brought unpredictable consequences to the Great Simon Kingdom.

She managed to steady herself, her eyes darting around as she tried to find a glimmer of hope in this sudden turn of events.

Emperor Qinyong's gaze darted back and forth between Crown Prince Xiao Long and Consort Wu Xuanyi, and a look of joy gradually appeared on his face. This was the news he had been waiting for: the royal bloodline could finally continue, and he was about to have his first grandson.

The thought of becoming a grandfather in seven months made him beam with joy.

However, this joy did not diminish his dissatisfaction with Princess Simon's behavior. He said in a deep voice, "Princess Simon, what you have done today has seriously violated the original intention of friendly relations between our two countries. Considering that you are unaware of the inside story, I will not punish you, but you must understand that I will never tolerate any behavior that threatens my royal bloodline! Your Simons came to Zhou unprepared this time, so go back to Simons tomorrow."

Princess Simon's face turned pale. She knew she had made a grave mistake and could only feign composure, trying to salvage some face: "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I... I acted impulsively and had no intention of harming the Crown Princess or the imperial heir. I am willing to take full responsibility for this matter and hope that the Great Zhou will consider the friendship between our two nations..."

Xie Wanru snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

Although she knew this matter concerned relations between the two countries, and she disliked the behavior of the Simons, it did not mean that the Great Zhou had the ability to confront Simon head-on.

No matter how much she considered, her disgust for Princess Simon did not diminish in the slightest: "Princess, you are mistaken. If you hadn't been so aggressive, how could things have come to this? Our Great Zhou naturally values ​​its friendship with Simon, but this friendship is by no means based on your willful and reckless behavior."

The Empress then spoke, her voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable strength: "Princess Simon, you certainly went too far today. However, considering your youth and impetuousness, and the fact that you were injured, I, as Xuanyi's mother, will not reprimand you further. But you must remember that in the future, wherever you are, you must be careful with your words and actions, and never act rashly."

Emperor Qinyong nodded, tacitly agreeing with the Empress's decision. He then said to the imperial physician, "Imperial physician, you must ensure Xuanyi's safety and health. No matter how precious the medicines are, you must not be stingy."

After he finished speaking, he seemed to remember something else.

"It's time to elevate Xuanyi's rank. She has been married to Long'er for a long time, and the royal family knows her well enough. I will make the decision today and bestow upon her the title of Crown Princess."

Emperor Qinyong looked very happy.

The Empress was naturally pleased. Wu Xuanyi had been delayed in becoming the Crown Princess due to her family background, but now that she had a child, it was time to elevate her status.

Otherwise, if the children she gives birth to are not legitimate sons or daughters, it will be easy for people to criticize her in the future.

In this way, if it is a son, he may become the eldest grandson of the emperor, with a noble status.

If it were a daughter, she would be the first legitimate princess of the royal family, enjoying boundless love and glory. Emperor Qinyong pondered this in his heart, his eyes revealing endless anticipation for the future.

The Emperor and Empress gave a few words of advice, then left with Xie Wanru and the others, leaving Xiao Long and Wu Xuanyi alone.

Emperor Qinyong was still pondering this matter when he came out.

"I have decided that, if Xuanyi's health permits, a grand investiture ceremony can be held within the next month or two. At the same time, we will also pray for my grandson or granddaughter. At that time, all the people of Great Zhou can come to witness the ceremony and participate in the grand event, so that the world will know the nobility of the bloodline of the Great Zhou royal family, which cannot be challenged in any way."

Seeing his excited expression, the Empress couldn't help but chuckle.

The emperor was just as happy when he learned she was pregnant, but he wasn't in the same mood afterward. It seems that everyone has a different feeling about their first child.

Princess Simon felt even heavier upon hearing this.

She realized that her impulsive actions had led to a huge mistake; she hadn't succeeded in taking action against Xie Wanru, but instead had caused herself a lot of trouble.

She forced a smile, trying to hide her inner turmoil, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty is so magnanimous, Simon is deeply grateful. I will prepare to return home immediately and report everything to the King."

Emperor Qinyong nodded slightly, accepting her explanation, but the coldness in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

The Empress then took the opportunity to instruct her maids: "Go, prepare some top-quality tonics and send them to the Crown Princess so that she can take good care of her health. Also, inform the Imperial Household Department that the Crown Princess's clothing, food, and accommodations must be provided according to the highest standards from now on, so that Xuan Yi can feel the royal family's attention and care."

For a time, the entire palace was immersed in joy and busy activity.

Princess Simon, amidst the laughter and cheers, silently withdrew from the main hall, inwardly cursing Xie Wanru countless times with frustration.

Wu Xuanyi was naturally scolded by her countless times.

Why is she out wandering around instead of staying in her room while pregnant? She looks down on a woman who only rose in rank because of her pregnancy.

She walked on indignantly, and unexpectedly bumped into the Fourth Prince.

Xiao Lin was not alone; he was accompanied by Lord Liu and his wife, and a woman followed at the end.

The Minister of Rites, Liu Yunhe, has a daughter named Liu Mengqing. Xiao Lin had already taken the opportunity to ask Liu Mengqing about her feelings for him, and the two had expressed their love for each other. That's why Minister Liu decided to bring his wife and daughter to the palace today.

It was an unparalleled honor for their daughter to marry the Fourth Prince, and Liu Mengqing also liked him, which was naturally a good thing for their family.

Princess Simon didn't think much of it when she heard a woman's voice behind her.

"Lin'er, your sister-in-law is unwell and has summoned the imperial physician to the Empress's palace. Please wait with Lord Liu for a while."

Consort Shu came to greet them personally, and both she and Madam Liu were all smiles. Consort Shu even took Liu Mengqing's hand and patted it affectionately.

The group chatted casually, oblivious to the fact that Princess Simon was right there. Even a fool like Princess Simon would understand what was going on.