"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

Although today's banquet is a palace banquet, its main purpose is to bring good fortune to the emperor. Therefore, the ministers cannot be too cheerful, and the atmosphere of the banquet is somewhat heavy, lacking the usual laughter and joy.

Fortunately, the Crown Prince arrived, and the ministers were finally able to stretch their stiff bodies and stepped forward to pay their respects.

The Crown Prince didn't even glance at them, and upon entering, he immediately spotted Liang Qiuli.

Her clothes were the same as when I first saw her, and the somewhat worn-out purse hanging at her waist was also very noticeable.

It seems that Pear is Amin, but I don't know why Little Li couldn't find it.

Could it be that the Crown Princess did something wrong?

The Crown Prince suddenly realized that since the Crown Princess could arrange for Zhao Yunmin to replace Amin's identity, it was possible that she could deceive Xiao Lizi's investigation.

His eyes darkened slightly as he looked at the crowd still kneeling and spoke.

"Get up."

After everyone stood up, he walked to the seat next to the Crown Princess and sat down, giving her a meaningful look.

The Crown Princess trembled under the gaze, and the fact that Zhao Yunmin, who was supposed to come, did not accompany the Crown Prince made her even more uncertain.

She was about to speak indirectly when the Crown Prince spoke first.

"I believe the Crown Princess knows the purpose of today's banquet. Don't cause me any trouble, or even the Prime Minister won't be able to protect you."

The Crown Prince's tone was icy, and the Crown Princess felt that his words had a hidden meaning, as if he were warning her about something.

Although she felt that the Crown Prince couldn't possibly know what she had done, her heart still skipped a beat, and she forced a smile as she spoke.

"Your Highness, rest assured, don't you trust me to do things?"

After speaking, she turned her head to look elsewhere, not daring to look directly into the Crown Prince's sharp eyes. The Crown Prince's prestige had been growing stronger lately.

In the past, she could withstand his advances and even exchange blows with him without changing her expression, but today, for some reason, the Crown Prince's indifferent glances gave her a strange sense of oppression.

"The Emperor has arrived."

The emperor was the last to arrive, and he had to be helped up to the high platform, completely losing his former imposing and majestic appearance.

Even with makeup on, her face was still pale, and her unsteady gait clearly indicated that she was terminally ill.

The Crown Princess now understood why the Crown Prince seemed particularly imposing today; he was a rising new emperor.

A man who is about to stand at the pinnacle of the world will naturally exude an aura of power.

When the emperor arrived, everyone lowered their breathing.

"My dear ministers, please make yourselves at ease and don't be too reserved."

The emperor's voice was weak, and his hand gestures lacked strength, but this made the people below even more nervous, fearing that if they accidentally angered the emperor and caused him to die, their entire families would be executed.

"Father."

The crown prince spoke first, attracting the emperor's attention.

The emperor looked at the handsome and talented crown prince, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Although he ignored him when he was young, and even killed many of his brothers later in order to become the crown prince, he was undoubtedly the most outstanding of all his sons.

If the throne were to be handed to him in the future, the country would surely be peaceful and prosperous. It's just that his son is so old and hasn't given him a grandson yet, which really worries him.

“Father, I have come today to ask you to grant my concubine, Liang Cairen, the position of a secondary consort.”

The Crown Prince originally intended to give Liang Qiuli the title of Consort, but after learning that she might be Amin, he changed his mind.

The emperor knew that the crown prince would give up the positions of the women in his Eastern Palace, but he did not expect that the position of a concubine would be given away.

"Which one is Consort Liang? I would like to see her."

When Liang Qiuli heard that the Crown Prince had asked for a concubine position for her, she was also surprised, but it was understandable, since she was now the Crown Prince's ideal woman.

Even considering all their previous interactions, in the Crown Prince's heart, she was probably even more radiant than the white moonlight.

When the emperor called her name, Liang Qiuli slowly stepped out from the group of Eastern Palace women behind the Crown Prince.

"This concubine, Liang, greets Your Majesty."

The emperor observed that even when facing him, she remained neither arrogant nor humble, and showed no excessive tension or fear. He felt she was worthy of being the Crown Prince's concubine, or even the future Crown Prince's consort after his ascension to the throne.

The Crown Prince has decent taste; it's just a matter of when his women's wombs will be able to produce a grandson for him.

Especially the Crown Princess, she's been in the household for so long and there's still no sign of anything happening.

"Raise your head and let me take a look."

As the emperor continued speaking, Liang Qiuli slowly raised her head.

Looking at her beautiful and delicate face, the emperor understood even more why the crown prince had given this concubine a position.

This face certainly has the looks to back it up.

"Indeed, the atmosphere in the palace has been too somber lately, lacking any joyful events."

"I grant your permission today. From now on, you will be the Crown Prince's concubine. You must not only serve the Crown Prince well, but also strive to produce heirs for the royal family as soon as possible."

The emperor couldn't resist urging the birth of a child. Would he be able to see his grandson in his lifetime?

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will certainly fulfill my duty and serve the Crown Prince wholeheartedly, and live up to Your Majesty's high expectations."

Liang Qiuli became the Crown Prince's concubine, and the Crown Prince's concubine experienced the greatest emotional fluctuations.

Today, I originally wanted Zhao Yunmin to target Liang Qiuli and ruin her reputation, but I never expected that she would become a concubine.

This woman is just like her mother; where does she get the ability to bewitch so many people?

The Crown Princess was preoccupied and forgot some important things.

Among those attending this palace banquet today is the current prime minister, her father, who still cherishes Liang Qiuli's mother in his heart.

The moment Liang Qiuli looked up, the Prime Minister saw a face that bore a striking resemblance to that man in his youth, and was momentarily stunned.

Judging by her age, she should be that person's daughter.

But didn't she leave with that scholar?

How did her daughter end up in the Crown Prince's harem? And judging from her previous rank, she couldn't have been a palace maid, could she?

The Prime Minister was filled with doubts. He sighed and secretly rejoiced that everyone's attention was focused on the Emperor and Liang Qiuli, and no one noticed his strange behavior.

However, one of them was spotted; it was the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince had been paying close attention to the reactions of the officials, especially the Prime Minister. Little Li had previously discovered that the Prime Minister might have some connection with Liang Qiuli's mother.

But we haven't been able to verify it until now; today is a good opportunity.

Therefore, the Crown Prince narrowed his eyes slightly, taking in the Prime Minister's expression.

If the Prime Minister can tell that he does recognize Liang Qiuli's face, then he likely knows Liang Qiuli's mother as well.

This banquet began with Liang Qiuli. The emperor promoted many people in the harem and the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace and also gave them rewards.

The somewhat somber atmosphere of the banquet was brightened up a bit.

The emperor seemed to be in better spirits, so it seemed that the marriage to ward off bad luck had been effective.

In order not to disturb the emperor's rest, the banquet ended early.

……

East Palace.

"Your Highness, I will not disturb you and the Crown Princess any longer. I will return to Yun Pavilion now."

After the Crown Prince returned to the Eastern Palace with the women of the Eastern Palace, Liang Qiuli immediately bowed to the Crown Prince and prepared to leave.

The Crown Princess thought to herself, "When did this person become so sensible? She was just made the Crown Prince's concubine by the Emperor today. Shouldn't she take this opportunity to invite the Crown Prince over?"

It also allows you to keep future generations for yourself.

Before the Crown Princess could figure it out, the Crown Prince spoke up.

"Consort Liang, don't rush back. I need to speak with you. Come with me to the East Pole Palace first."

After speaking, he turned to look at the Crown Princess, his gaze suddenly turning cold from its previous gentleness.

"Your Highness, you should go back and rest. Don't meddle in things that aren't your business!"

This is the second time today. The Crown Princess really wonders if the Crown Prince knows something. But she's done too much; she doesn't even know what the Crown Prince knows.

However, since the Crown Prince did not say it explicitly, she could only continue to maintain her gentle and virtuous persona.

"Yes, Your Highness, I will follow your instructions."

As she watched the Crown Prince leave with Liang Qiuli, the Crown Princess glared at their retreating figures with a sinister look, her hands clenched into fists. Why did the Crown Prince like everyone but her?

If you don’t get it, destroy it!

The thought flashed through the Crown Princess's mind, but fortunately, Granny Shi quickly tugged at her sleeve, bringing her back to reality.

"Your Majesty, there are still people here."

Those who attended the banquet but didn't even get a glance from the Crown Prince stood behind the Crown Princess like background figures, not daring to look up at her at all.

"You all go back."

After saying this, the people dispersed without any hesitation.

……

"Li'er, from now on you will be my concubine. Are you happy?"

The Crown Prince pulled the people inside and then chased them all out. He took Liang Qiuli's hand, looked into her eyes, and looked like he wanted praise.

"Your Highness is too kind to me. I never imagined that I could become Your Highness's concubine."

Liang Qiuli truly understands what the Crown Prince wants, so she cooperates fully in her acting.

Anyway, she'll only be playing the Crown Prince for the last few days. After he ascends the throne and the child is born, she'll...

She threw herself into the Crown Prince's arms, and he pulled her tightly into his embrace, resting his chin on the top of Liang Qiuli's head.

Silently enjoying this tenderness, he returned the comforting aura emanating from Liang Qiuli.

I hesitated for a moment, wondering whether I should ask her if she was Amin.

Because of what happened with Zhao Yunmin, he was afraid that another false alarm might hurt Liang Qiuli's feelings for him.

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