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Chapter 634 The Big Picture (Part )

This attitude of Empress Dowager Zheng can be seen as a helpless concession, but it also retained the final persistence and stubbornness.

No matter what, she would never support Jiang Shaohua's ascension to the throne. As long as she didn't give in, Jiang Shaohua would be considered to have obtained the throne illegitimately, and would be questioned and blamed if he made the slightest mistake in the future.

Of course Jiang Shaohua could see this thought.

Now is not the time to worry about this.

Jiang Shaohua turned around and gave an order, and several imperial guards brought a narrow couch over and moved Empress Dowager Zheng onto the couch so that she could be carried back to Jingyang Palace more conveniently.

Eunuch Zhao had been pinned down for so long that he was almost injured. It was difficult for him to get up on his own. When he was in such a mess, a slender and strong hand supported his arm: "It was all thanks to Eunuch Zhao for catching my great-aunt in time. Eunuch Zhao has made a great contribution, and this princess will definitely reward him handsomely in the future."

Eunuch Zhao thanked him with gratitude, stood up with the help of Jiang Shaohua, and winked at Jiang Shaohua.

Eunuch Zhao has maintained "friendly exchanges" with the Nanyang Palace over the years, and has spoken for the princess in front of the Queen Mother Zheng, and has also gained many benefits. He can be regarded as half of the "Princess Party". Now that the princess is about to ascend the throne and become the empress, Eunuch Zhao is very happy.

This happiness cannot be revealed, especially not to be noticed by Empress Dowager Zheng. Just whisper in her ear and give her some advice in private.

Jiang Shaohua understood what he meant and nodded slightly to Eunuch Zhao.

Eunuch Zhao supported Empress Dowager Zheng on her narrow couch and left the Golden Palace.

In the huge Golden Throne Hall, only Jiang Shaohua and Prince Ping were left.

Prince Ping didn't like the solemn and grand Golden Palace that made him feel uncomfortable, so he pulled Jiang Shaohua's sleeve and swung back and forth: "Cousin, I want to go out."

Jiang Shaohua came back to his senses and nodded with a smile.

After a stick of incense, Jiang Shaohua brought Prince Ping into the Zhaohe Hall.

Prince Ping was a little sleepy and yawned. Jiang Shaohua told Eunuch Wei, and Eunuch Wei waited for Prince Ping to take a nap.

Chen Changshi and others, who had been waiting in the Showa Hall for more than half an hour, quickly gathered around.

Without outsiders around, Cui Du no longer had to give in to Chen Changshi. He quickly stepped forward, held Jiang Shaohua's hand, and asked anxiously: "How do you feel now? Are you tired? Are you feeling unwell?"

Jiang Shaohua seemed to take off his thick mask, finally revealing a hint of fatigue: "A little tired."

Cui Du carefully helped Jiang Shaohua sit down.

This is too nervous and cautious.

Chen Changshi's heart skipped a beat, and a thought suddenly came to his mind. Could it be that the princess...

"Chen Changshi, I'm pregnant." Jiang Shaohua took the initiative to speak, revealing the secret that had been hidden for more than a month: "I was pregnant before coming to the capital. At that time, it was still a short period of time, so there was nothing unusual. Later, I found that I was not feeling well and my period was late, so I was sure that I was pregnant."

"I have not summoned the imperial physician to diagnose my pulse because I do not want to make this public. Now I am three months pregnant and the fetus is very stable."

The most important thing is that the general trend has been established and the overall situation has been decided. This matter should be made known to the close confidants.

Chen Changshi came back to his senses from the shock, with a look of fear on his face: "If I had known this would happen, I really shouldn't have let the princess take the risk and led the troops into the palace to kill for a whole day." Jiang Shaohua said: "If there hadn't been a fight that day, how could the officials return home today?"

This is true.

On that day, Jiang Shaohua rushed into the Golden Palace like a god, killed the traitor, and saved the lives of all the officials in the court. This life-saving grace played a crucial role in today's grand court meeting.

As the saying goes, a man who has eaten someone's food will be grateful to him, and a man who has received someone's gift will be soft-hearted. It is difficult for the officials to stand up straight to their lifesavers. Even the most conservative officials did not overly criticize Jiang Shaohua's identity as a woman. Otherwise, the princess party could have scolded back with a strong temper.

When the princess led the troops to rescue you that day, why didn't you dislike the princess because she was a woman?
Chen Changshi was old enough to be the princess's grandfather, so he didn't have too many concerns. He looked at the princess carefully and said, "The princess has never had morning sickness, which shows that the fetus in her belly is very healthy."

Speaking of the baby in her belly, Jiang Shaohua's brows relaxed and a smile appeared in her eyes: "Yes, it's just that my appetite is a little poor and I get tired easily, but otherwise it's nothing."

Chen Changshi stroked his beard and said with relief, "That's good. The princess's figure is not yet visible, so we should keep the pregnancy a secret. It won't be too late to announce it to the ministers after she officially ascends the throne."

Jiang Shaohua nodded.

Ma Yaozong and Yang Zheng did not recover from their shock until then. Ma Yaozong did not ask anything, but Yang Zheng could not help but ask, "Do you want to let Minister Dong and Minister Yang know?"

At this grand court meeting, Minister Dong and Minister Yang clearly supported Jiang Shaohua, which was a great achievement. They will also be important officials that Jiang Shaohua will use after he ascends the throne.

Jiang Shaohua glanced at Yang Zheng and said, "Telling them both is the same as announcing it to all the officials."

This matter can't be concealed for too long. As the pregnancy progresses, her body shape will always change, which can't be hidden from anyone. However, at the critical moment of ascending the throne, it is better to keep it secret. When she ascends the throne and sits on the dragon throne, whether the ministers are happy or not, they will have to accept it.

Yang Zheng smiled awkwardly: "It is my fault for not thinking carefully. I will keep my mouth shut when I return to Yang Mansion."

Chen Jinyu whispered, "The princess has been busy for half a day, please serve lunch first! After eating, take a good rest."

Jiang Shaohua said: "Have lunch first. After lunch, I will leave the palace and go to Wang's house."

Chen Jinyu was still young after all, and was stunned for a moment.

Chen Changshi nodded and said, "Today, Wang Sheren supported the princess' ascension to the throne. Most of the Prime Minister's party followed Wang Sheren and supported the princess. It can be said that he has made great contributions. Now the news should have reached Prime Minister Wang's ears."

"Prime Minister Wang will surely be furious. If the father and son turn against each other, it will not be good. The princess should go to the Wang family in person. Firstly, she can support Wang Sheren and secondly, she can appease Prime Minister Wang a little."

As long as Prime Minister Wang has not resigned, he is still the Prime Minister of Daliang! If Jiang Shaohua wants to ascend the throne smoothly, he naturally cannot bypass Prime Minister Wang.

As for Cui Du, he witnessed everything Wang Jin did today and admired Wang Jin's determination and courage.

Wang Jin was really miserable. In his previous life, he married Jiang Shaohua and had a son, but died young. In this life, Jiang Shaohua would never repeat the same mistake and would never have any emotional involvement with Wang Jin. Otherwise, he would not have been able to defeat his rival so easily and become Jiang Shaohua's husband.

Thinking of this, Cui Du felt only sympathy for Wang Jin, not hatred. He took the initiative to say, "Princess, I will go with you. When Prime Minister Wang sees me, he may scold Wang Sheren less."

Jiang Shaohua thought for a moment and said, "I still have something to say to Wang Jin alone. If you go, he will be embarrassed and inconvenienced, so you'd better not go."

Cui Du didn't think it was wrong and quickly nodded in agreement.