Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

Someone couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Now everyone watched as Ji's father and mother whispered among themselves.

"They lost the watermelon but gained a sesame seed. I wonder if Chief Minister Ji regrets it now."

"What's the use of regretting it now? The Crown Princess has already severed ties with the Ji family."

“My daughter has always been overshadowed by Miss Ji, and I don’t know how many times she has been targeted, both openly and secretly, simply because my daughter won first place at the poetry competition. Tomorrow I’m going to take my good daughter to the Ji family to mock them, and only then can I vent my anger.”

"The position of Crown Princess has been handed over without a doubt. Miss Ji is probably crying under the covers right now. If you go and mock her again, she'll probably go crazy with anger."

"So what if he's crazy? What does it have to do with me?"

……

When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; no one wants their rival or colleague to advance further than themselves.

The Ji family hasn't fallen yet, but it's foreseeable that things won't improve much in the future.

The two sons of the Ji family are only at the level of Juren (a degree in the imperial examination system), and it is hard to say whether they can advance further in the future.

Now that the Crown Princess is no longer a powerful backer, what future does Chief Minister Ji have after he retires?

Hearing the whispers of the crowd, Ji's mother's eyes immediately reddened.

She wanted to curse, but didn't know who to curse.

Over the years, she had learned many schemes and tricks for managing the inner court, but no matter how many schemes she had, she had to give way to absolute power.

Ji's father closed his eyes for a long time before he shakily knelt down again and kowtowed to the emperor and empress.

"Your Majesty, I congratulate His Highness the Crown Prince on his newfound life. I wish... His Highness the Crown Prince and Crown Princess a harmonious and loving marriage. I have matters to attend to at home; may I take my leave now?"

The emperor's goal was achieved, and he no longer made things difficult for him.

"Since you have matters to attend to at home, please return home immediately."

Ji's father thanked her and stood up, his steps slightly unsteady as he pulled Ji's mother out.

After their figures disappeared outside the palace, the Empress said calmly, "No matter what, the Ji family is still the Crown Princess's former family. Everyone, please remember to be careful with your words and actions, and do not implicate innocent people."

Everyone bowed their heads in agreement, and the hall fell silent. The Empress glanced around at everyone and continued, "The Crown Princess is now a member of the royal family, and her dignity is the dignity of the royal family. From now on, all etiquette and regulations for palace banquets and festivals must be followed without the slightest error."

"I sincerely follow the Queen's teachings."

"Alright, His Majesty and I are tired today, everyone may leave."

Everyone bowed and took their leave, walking very quietly, afraid of making the slightest sound and disturbing the Empress and His Majesty.

Ji Xiaosong also wiped away her tears, her face beaming with joy.

"Thank you, Father and Mother."

The Empress looked helpless, poked Ji Xiaosong's forehead with her hand, and then laughed, "You! Don't cry like this again in the future."

The Crown Princess of a nation, crying like a rascal, wouldn't that make people laugh their heads off?

*

The Empress's admonition in the palace was effective. When everyone returned that day, they didn't say a bad word about Ji Xiaosong. Instead, they expressed their pity for her and how inhumane the people in the Ji family were.

Especially when talking about how the chief minister Ji's face was so amusing after he learned that the crown prince's legs had been healed and that Ji Xiaosong was a disciple of Taoist Master Xuanyuan.

Some officials who had previously maintained dealings with the Ji family began to reassess the situation and secretly distanced themselves from Chief Minister Ji, fearing that they would be implicated by his downfall.

The once bustling scene in front of the Ji residence gradually became deserted, with only a few unsuspecting visitors remaining. Upon seeing the worried expressions on the faces of the Ji family members, they hurriedly left.

The next morning at court, the censor's memorial impeaching Grand Secretary Ji was indeed submitted.

The emperor unfolded the memorial, glanced at it calmly, then looked up at Ji's father, remained silent for a moment, sighed, and slowly said, "Minister Ji, I know that you have devoted yourself to the court all these years, and I shouldn't be saying these things at this time. But the chaos in your family is already spreading like wildfire throughout the court, which is really damaging to the face of the court."

The emperor paused slightly, his gaze scrutinizing. "I am mindful of your many years of hard work and meritorious service, and I cannot bear to be harsh with you. You should go home first and take good care of your affairs. Leave the matters of the court aside for now; I will make other arrangements."

Ji Fu's heart sank, realizing the emperor's meaning. He quickly knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty is wise. Your humble servant will certainly obey your imperial decree."

The emperor nodded and continued, "There is one more thing. The house you are currently living in was bestowed upon you by the emperor himself to honor meritorious officials and to display glory. However, the current state of your home is probably inconsistent with the meaning of this house. I think you should vacate the house first, and I will make proper arrangements. Once your home is stable, I will make a final decision."

Ji's father was filled with bitterness, but dared not voice any objection. He could only kowtow again and say, "Your humble servant accepts the imperial decree and thanks you."

After the court session ended, Ji Fu walked out of the court with heavy steps.

Upon returning to the mansion, Ji's father changed out of his official robes, stood in the ancestral hall, and remained silent.

A steward from the Wu King's residence arrived at the manor. He was invited into the main hall by Madam Ji and was about to inquire about the wedding date when the steward spoke first:

"Madam Ji, the Prince and Miss Ji had already set a wedding date, but the current situation of Lord Ji is truly worrying for the Prince. Our Prince has always been loyal to His Majesty, wholeheartedly dedicated to maintaining the stability of the court and the dignity of the royal family. Now His Majesty has made arrangements for the Ji family, and the Prince understands the profound meaning behind them. His Majesty's move is to allow Lord Ji to concentrate on managing the household affairs and rectifying the family's conduct, which will greatly benefit both the court and the Ji family."

The Prince's steward picked up his teacup, took a sip, and softened his tone before continuing, "Your Highness has considered this matter carefully. The marriage between Miss Ji and Your Highness must also conform to the current situation. If you were to marry her with the rites due to a principal wife, it would inevitably make people feel that Your Highness is disregarding His Majesty's considerations, and it would also complicate other people's views on the Ji family. Therefore, Your Highness has decided to change Miss Ji's rank to that of a concubine."

He looked up at Madam Ji, his eyes filled with unwavering conviction. “This is not because Your Highness is heartless, but for the sake of the greater good. In this way, Miss Ji can smoothly marry into the Prince’s mansion, continuing the friendship between the two families, while also demonstrating Your Highness’s support and endorsement to His Majesty. I believe Madam Ji can understand Your Highness’s good intentions, and I also believe that Miss Ji is a person of great principle and will not have any objections.”

Madam Ji's face turned deathly pale instantly, her lips trembling slightly. She wanted to argue, but she knew she had no say in the situation. She could only hold back her tears and said with difficulty, "Since... since it is the prince's will and it is to comply with His Majesty's arrangement, I... I will inform my daughter and let her obey."

The steward of the Prince of Wu nodded in satisfaction and stood up. “That’s good. Since it’s just a concubine entering the palace, then we can treat her with the proper etiquette. There’s no need for an auspicious day. Seven days from now, she can be carried into the palace in a sedan chair.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Ji Yan arrived.