Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Seeing the group of ministers arrive with great momentum and then leave with different expressions, Yin Yin knew that the most difficult time was about to come.

The emperor's decision to directly appoint Yu Shuming as crown prince, instead of following Yu Shuming's example, served the interests of officials loyal to the emperor and concerned for the people, but not those of officials who had conflicts with Yu's father or the emperor's relatives.

These people originally had their own camps, but now they are about to unite as one.

"Shuming," the emperor called out, "Are you afraid?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shuming shook his head: "If Imperial Uncle has made up his mind, I am not afraid."

Based on Yin Yin's understanding of the emperor, he was not actually as composed as he appeared, but after hearing Yu Shuming's words, he became even more determined.

"Then I'll leave it all to you. Go ahead and do it," the emperor said. "With your abilities, my brother, he must have some backup plans in the capital. Just go ahead and do it."

"I haven't seen my elder brother for many years either."

The emperor turned his head to look at Yin Yin: "Yin Yin, you are a smart child, do your best to help your brother."

Yinyin nodded naturally.

Soon, Yu Shuming found a starting point.

After receiving the emperor's orders, Feng Changgong offended many ministers and princes. If he were to stand with the Left Chancellor and oppose Yu Shuming becoming the crown prince, he would only have a few families to choose from, those who have been cautious and have not been caught red-handed.

However, these families are distantly related by blood and have little influence. Although they have the advantage of being obedient, they are not a good choice.

Moreover, after so many years, there is no longer any possibility of peaceful cooperation between Feng Changgong and Zuo Xiang.

When Feng Changgong was troubled, Yu Shuming approached him.

Not interfering with his choice of successor and allowing him to have a peaceful end were conditions that Feng Changgong could not refuse.

So after careful consideration, Feng Changgong sent You Qizheng to the Eastern Palace to become the chief eunuch by Yu Shuming's side, and their cooperation was achieved.

Sitting in the East Palace, holding the tea that You Qi had personally served her, Yin Yin sincerely praised Yu Shuming.

"Big brother, you're amazing!"

Yu Shu smiled outwardly, but remained silent.

But Yin Yin was a little curious: "How did you manage to get someone like Eunuch Feng to willingly send You Qizheng to your side without any suspicion?"

“Besides me,” Yu Shuming said, “does he have a better choice?”

of course not.

Besides... Yin Yin looked at You Qizheng, who was deeply trusted and valued by Eunuch Feng. How many people could have imagined that he was actually loyal to Liu Bei while serving Cao Cao?

After reaching a deal with Feng Changgong, the court forces, led by the Right Chancellor, basically sided with Yu Shuming.

However, in the imperial court, the Left Chancellor's faction was larger and more deeply entrenched. Although Yu Shuming integrated the Right Chancellor's forces and some of the royalist party, he was still unable to completely overshadow him.

However, Zuo's defenses against Yu Shuming also failed.

However, just as the emperor finished writing the imperial edict and planned to make Yu Shuming the crown prince the next day, news suddenly spread in the palace that Consort Huang was pregnant.

Yin Yin heard the news in the Phoenix Palace, and she watched as the Empress's expression suddenly turned cold.

"impossible!"

The queen's first reaction was disbelief.

A strange feeling crossed Yin Yin's mind.

Based on the Empress's usual behavior, she shouldn't have this attitude.

The lady-in-waiting noticed Yin Yin's confusion and reminded her, "Your Majesty."

The Empress realized what was happening and immediately ordered, "Consort Huang's pregnancy is a joyous occasion, and we cannot be too careful. You go yourself and ask the Imperial Physician and several other physicians skilled in this field to examine Consort Huang's pulse and check on her health. If she needs anything, please inform me."

After the Empress finished speaking, she looked at Yin Yin and asked, "I wonder if His Majesty knows about this joyous occasion. Would Yin Yin be willing to go on behalf of her aunt?"

Since the Empress had spoken, how could Yin Yin refuse? She immediately got up and went out.

But after she left, she seemed to vaguely hear the Empress's indifferent voice: "Investigate, I want to see who is causing trouble in this palace."

When Yinyin arrived at the Zichen Palace, the court officials were discussing matters with the emperor. She originally intended to avoid them, but the chief eunuch invited her in directly.

Once inside the hall, Yin Yin understood why the head eunuch had treated her like a savior, skipping the formalities of announcing her arrival and inviting her in directly.

Inside the Zichen Palace, the emperor remained indifferent to affairs, but the atmosphere between Yu Shuming and the Left Prime Minister was strained, clearly indicating a recent argument.

"Yinyin is here," the emperor said, putting down his teacup and smiling as he gestured for Yinyin to come to his side. "Didn't you say you were going horseback riding later and wouldn't be coming?"

"It was my aunt who sent me to tell you the good news," Yinyin whispered. "Congratulations, Uncle, Huang Fei is pregnant."

"Pregnant?" Surprisingly, the emperor did not show any particular joy on his face.

"I understand," the emperor's smile was less genuine than when he had seen Yin Yin earlier. "How was your aunt dealt with?"

Why did we use the word "dispose of"?

Yinyin's mind raced, and she said, "My aunt was worried that Consort Huang might be feeling unwell, so she sent for the Imperial Physician and several other imperial physicians to examine her."

The emperor nodded: "Then let's wait until they finish taking the pulse before we talk about it, so as not to get our hopes up for nothing."

That's what the emperor meant, so Yinyin naturally wouldn't disobey.

After the court officials left, the emperor took Yin Yin and Yu Shuming back to Fengyi Palace to await news.

Not long after, the Imperial Physician personally came to report: "Congratulations, Your Majesty and Your Highness, Consort Huang is more than two months pregnant and is in good health."

Just before Yin Yin and Yu Shuming could offer their congratulations, the Emperor asked, "More than two months? Are you sure?"

The imperial physician nodded.

The Empress scoffed and said to the Emperor, "The imperial physician who treated Consort Huang only reported that it had been a little over a month."

Upon hearing this, the imperial physician's legs went weak, and he immediately knelt down.

Yinyin and Yu Shuming exchanged a glance but neither spoke.

No wonder the emperor showed no joy. Consort Huang had corrupted the palace; if she were pregnant, it would only be a disgrace.

The Emperor instructed the Imperial Physician: "Consort Huang's pregnancy is unstable and she needs to rest in the palace. I will entrust this pregnancy to you."

The imperial physician was sweating profusely and hurriedly agreed.

Before dealing with Consort Huang, the emperor and empress naturally had to find out her lover and also investigate the other concubines in the harem, especially those who shared a palace with Consort Huang.

The next day at court, just as the emperor was about to have the Grand Eunuch announce the decree, the Left Prime Minister stepped forward: "I've heard that Consort Huang in the palace is pregnant. Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

The Prime Minister's face was full of joy, while the ministers beside him looked at the Grand Eunuch holding the imperial edict and their expressions suddenly became strange.

The Left Chancellor laughed and said, "Previously, it was because Your Majesty had no biological son that you considered establishing the Prince of Shu as your heir. Now that Consort Huang is pregnant, why doesn't Your Majesty wait?"