Chapter 1548 Riding the East Wind
"Is the news true?"

The queen asked after being stunned for a moment.

"It's true! Luopan State even sent an envoy to invite Daqian to attend the ceremony."

Nanny Gong replied respectfully.

"How did your majesty decide?"

"I don't know, but when I returned to Fengyi Palace, I saw that the eldest prince was invited to the imperial study by Eunuch Lai Fu."

Nanny Gong lowered her voice and said.

"Send someone to tell the eldest prince that I invite him to have dinner at Fengyi Palace."

"Yes, ma'am."

After Nanny Gong left, the Queen stared out the window in a daze.

Another concubine, Concubine Rong, who was concerned about the eldest prince's whereabouts, also received the news, and she felt something was wrong.

Ever since the Empress recovered from her illness, she has been trying to seize power in the harem. Because her rank was always lower than that of the Empress, many of her rights were taken away from her openly or covertly. She had resisted, but unfortunately the Emperor did not stand on her side.

Concubine Rong knew clearly that the emperor doted on her, but she could not interfere when it came to court affairs. Now that her son had grown up, although the chances were slim, she still wanted to fight for her son. In her eyes, her son was also a prince, and no worse than the eldest prince.

Three days later, Concubine Rong's feeling came true. Emperor Qian issued an edict to make Qian Zhaoning the crown prince and allowed him to attend court.

Concubine Rong tore her handkerchief into pieces. She was really unwilling to give in. The Third Prince also came to see his mother with a depressed look on his face, hoping that his mother could help him make a decision.

Previously, Princess Anping married into Luopanguo's family, and the Queen was bedridden. Concubine Rong and the Third Prince both guessed that the Emperor was suppressing the Nangong family and promoting them for the sake of the balance between the court and the harem.

Concubine Rong saw it clearly and didn't mind. She and her family were still useful, which proved that her son had a chance to compete.

But now, because Anping has established a firm foothold in Luopan Kingdom and even controls the government of Luopan Kingdom, the good situation she had previously managed has changed. Emperor Qian actually directly appointed the eldest prince as the crown prince.

This was beyond her expectations. She had always thought that with Anping's arrogant and simple character, he would be lucky to be alive after going to Luopan. Unexpectedly, Anping was not only alive and well, but also held the power of a country. She regretted not having taken action earlier to eliminate the prince's helpers, but it was too late now.

Another person who was deeply moved was the Queen Mother. She asked her son to have dinner with her that day with the purpose of asking about her daughter Princess Anping's situation, but she ended up giving her a big surprise.

"Ning'er, are you saying that your father is going to issue an edict to make you the crown prince?"

Qian Zhaoning smiled and nodded. Although he had been very restrained, the joy that emanated from his inside out could not be faked.

The Queen was also surprised, but she still asked:
"Your mother has mentioned the matter of making you the crown prince to your father twice, but he did not give a clear response. What made your father make up his mind this time?"

After hearing this, Qian Zhaoning put away his smile, took a sip of tea and said:

"Mother, the reason why Father was able to make up his mind this time was because of the news from my sister."

"You mean Anping?"

"Yes."

"But because she became the queen mother of Luopan Kingdom?"

The queen had some vague guesses.

"Yes, and my royal sister also sent a message back, saying that she would be given ten years. After she completely controls Luopan Kingdom, she will bring the entire Luopan Kingdom back to Daqian and make Luopan Kingdom a part of Daqian. And the condition for her to do so is that my father will make me the crown prince!" Qian Zhaoning was still a little emotional when he said this. He didn't expect that his sister would do this for him, but he had nothing to help his sister who married far away.

After hearing what her son said, the queen felt mixed emotions. She had abandoned her daughter for her son, but her daughter was able to help her son regardless of the past. This made her happy, but she also felt a little guilty towards her daughter.

Qian Zhaoning saw that the time was almost right, so he turned to the main topic:

"Mother, my sister is related to me by blood. She is the person closest to me besides my father and mother. My sister will definitely not harm me. Please don't be too harsh on her. Let the past be the past.

Although your mother did not invite you to dinner this time, I still want to come and see you. I still want to tell you something."

Seeing the prince so serious, the queen also said seriously:
"You said."

"Mother, when the memorial to appoint my son as the Crown Prince comes down tomorrow, countless eyes will be staring at him, especially Concubine Rong and the Third Prince. They will definitely not let it go.

The more people stood on their side before, the more benefits and praise they received, and how unwilling they are now.

As long as their son has not succeeded to the throne, they will keep a close eye on him, waiting to find evidence of his mistakes, so his words and deeds will become more cautious in the future.

My son and his mother are in the palace, and with his father around, I don't think Concubine Rong can do anything. But the Nangong family outside the palace may use it as an excuse to attack my son.

Mother, you and the emperor are married, so you should know the emperor's attitude towards the Nangong family best. So it's best for you to keep a certain distance from the Nangong family and treat them as normal relatives, but don't reveal any news from the court to them."

Qian Zhaoning explained the reasons in detail.

The Queen was born in the Nangong family, and she still had feelings for the Nangong family. Now after hearing what her son said, she was also very embarrassed:
"Ning'er, if you don't have the support of the Nangong family, what will you do if you fall behind?"

Qian Zhaoning immediately frowned and said:
"Mother, my son's position as the crown prince was given by my father. It has nothing to do with whether my uncle's family is the Nangong family. Please don't let my father know this."

The queen also knew that the relationship between the royal family and the aristocratic families was tense, but she was afraid that her son would lose the support of the Nangong family and eventually lose real power.

"Son, you must always have useful people around you."

"Don't worry, mother. My son has already started training, and father will also assign some capable people to him. This matter can't be rushed."

Qian Zhaoning finished speaking, fearing that his mother might not understand, he whispered in her ear:

"Mother, it is not time for father to abdicate. If my son is eager to take his place, it will only backfire."

The queen was startled, then she understood what her son meant. She nodded and said:
"Ning'er, you are right. It is best to proceed slowly and steadily without making any mistakes."

The mother and son reached an agreement, and then talked about going to Luopan Kingdom to watch the ceremony.

"My father will send an envoy and present gifts to express Daqian's respect."

“It just so happens that I will sort out the utensils that your sister used to use, and add one or two decent gifts, and then send them over with the team.

You should also prepare a gift. It doesn’t matter how expensive it is, as long as it can express your gratitude to your sister.”

"Yes, that's what my father said. I came here to discuss this matter with my mother."

"Okay, let me help you figure it out."

Daqian took advantage of Luolu's death to cooperate with Lianyi to recapture the three cities that had been occupied before. From the court to the common people, everyone was very happy and felt that they had let out a sigh of relief.

However, the ministers in the court were all very clear in their minds that Daqian was still the disadvantaged party, as it had taken away three cities during the marriage of Anping!


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