CHAPTER 1120: CHAPTER 1114: IT SPREAD

Madam Li appeared dejected, kneeling at the feet of the Empress, lamenting, "My Lady, there is no choice but to let that poison doctor try. Whether he can become the Emperor or not, King Jin must not be left without an heir. Although that female poison doctor is dangerous, it’s better than having no hope at all, right? All medicine has a poisonous side, even ordinary sickness can have risks when taking medication."

Gu Youyou was pregnant, and naturally, the Empress could not stay calm. Hearing what Madam Li said, she was very tempted.

Although it was dangerous to place the poison doctor near her son, the thought of possibly holding her grandson made her disregard the risks.

The Empress’s eyes darkened, saying, "Very well, let’s do as Madam Li suggests. However, we need to think about how to do this legitimately, asking Gu Youyou for someone doesn’t seem appropriate."

Madam Li smiled slyly, saying, "Your Highness, you’re thinking too hard. Don’t forget, Searcy was previously known as Lu Xueying. It’s not up to Gu Youyou to agree, but Madam Lu and General Lu.

General Lu is returning to the court in these two days, why not bring this up during the victory feast when everyone is in high spirits?"

The Empress brightened up, feeling that Madam Li was getting shrewder with age.

Indeed, she proved the saying true that experience comes with age.

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The Empress was infuriated upon hearing about Gu Youyou’s pregnancy, while the Emperor was overjoyed beyond measure.

Eunuch Wan, seeing this, understood clearly.

Among the three Princes, it seemed the eldest Prince was most favored by the Emperor.

Even when the Prince Qin’s Consort gave birth to twin boys, he hadn’t seen him this happy.

The Emperor was so pleased he even ate an extra bowl of rice.

"Wan Decheng, proceed to Chengqian Palace."

Eunuch Wan was confused again. The Emperor, whether happy or not, headed for Chengqian Palace. The eldest Prince’s Consort being pregnant was naturally a joy for the Emperor, but how is this good news for the Noble Consort at this time, running to Chengqian Palace to announce happiness, what does this mean?

After the Emperor had a few words with Noble Consort Sheng, he dismissed everyone around.

Behind closed doors, the atmosphere of affection between them disappeared, immediately presenting a different scene.

"Your Majesty!" Noble Consort Sheng knelt down.

The Emperor was genuinely very happy today, yet it also reminded him of some past regrets.

He said, "Prepare incense and paper offerings. Tomorrow we set off for the Imperial Mausoleum to share this happy news with Qinqin. She will be very pleased. Tell her that I cannot visit her right now, but after the New Year, I will personally go to see her."

The New Year was approaching fast, yet the Emperor could not wait that long; he was eager for her to know this happy news.

"This servant obeys."

Joy tinged with a trace of loss and worry filled Noble Consort Sheng.

Although Prince Qin was not her biological son, to make the act more realistic, she truly treated him as if he were her own.

Caring for a little cat or dog sparks affection, let alone genuinely cherishing a son for so many years.

She just hoped that he was as he appeared outwardly, without any intentions of challenging the Emperor.

No matter how well the Emperor treated them, it was only to suppress the Empress and King Jin. May he never aspire for things that do not belong to him because he thinks his mother is a favored consort and he is the most beloved child of the Emperor.

The Emperor did not notice Noble Consort Sheng’s unusual demeanor, here in her presence, it was his world with Xiao Qinqin. He unreservedly expressed a man’s love for a woman, a husband’s yearning for his late wife.