Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

After Eunuch He finished reading the imperial edict, the hall fell into complete silence.

Everyone looked in the direction of the Crown Prince, and some even looked towards the direction of the Marquis of Weiyuan's residence.

The people of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion were dumbfounded.

His mind was filled with thoughts of His Majesty bestowing the marriage upon Ying Yufu as the Crown Princess.

How did she become the Crown Princess?

The Empress's pupils dilated in shock. She forced a smile and looked at the Emperor beside her. "Your Majesty, the matter of the Crown Princess is no small matter. Isn't this all too sudden?"

"What's so sudden? The Crown Prince is unmarried, and Miss Ying is also unmarried and without any engagement. Moreover, her maternal grandfather is a meritorious official of our Northern Xuan. In my opinion, their family background and appearance are most suitable for Xu'er. What does the Empress think?"

The empress's expression froze.

Her hands, hidden beneath her wide sleeves, clenched into fists, squeezing a section of the sleeve until it was deformed.

No wonder His Majesty had a fit of anger in the Empress's palace that day and personally broke off Ying Yufu's engagement with Ze'er; it turns out he was waiting for her here.

Your Majesty... your mind is so unfathomable.

Despite the news from the border, His Majesty still trusted the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion so much that he even betrothed Ying Yufu to the Crown Prince when the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion fell from power!

What is Ze'er?

Ying Yufu was originally engaged to Ze'er. Although she never intended for Ying Yufu to be Ze'er's principal wife, she had long considered Ying Yufu's immense wealth as her own, but now it had all vanished.

The crown prince got a free ride!

His Majesty is surely planning for the Crown Prince's future. His Majesty... is indeed biased!

A dark storm flashed in the Empress's eyes, and she forced a smile. "Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Cangxuan let out a satisfied laugh, "Indeed, I also think my decision was very wise."

Didn't you see the Crown Prince grinning with his teeth showing, his mouth almost splitting to his ears?

Now, if I ask him to handle official business and memorials in the Imperial Study, he will have no reason to refuse, right?

Emperor Cangxuan was absolutely delighted!

The crown prince was secretly delighted.

Ying Yufu... was also very pleased.

Because her scumbag father's expression was really unpleasant.

Your Majesty, you still haven't grown tired of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

He also bestowed a marriage upon Ying Yufu, making her the Crown Prince's principal wife!

Ying Hengzhi's face turned pale. She looked at Liu Xueyan and whispered, "Mother..."

Liu Xueyan was also somewhat at a loss.

They had planned everything, but they never expected that His Majesty would bestow a marriage upon Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince, and even grant her the position of Empress!

She couldn't help but look at Old Madam Liu, "Mother..."

Old Lady Liu stared intently at Ying Yufu, her resentment and anger almost solidifying.

Never before had she clearly realized that this granddaughter, whom she had looked down upon, had actually become the Crown Prince's principal wife!

This is completely out of control.

They were clearly on the Second Prince's side, but this granddaughter was involved with the Crown Prince. No wonder she had been spending so much time with the Crown Prince these past few days.

It turns out they had been in cahoots all along!

Old Lady Liu and Ying Nanyao exchanged a glance, and the same look appeared in their eyes at the same time—this marriage cannot go through!

Ying Yufu must be the second prince's concubine, or even a maidservant; in short, the immense wealth behind her must become Zhi'er's ladder to success.

The second prince was completely dumbfounded.

He originally intended to ask his father for permission tonight to marry Zhi'er as his principal wife and Fu'er as his secondary wife.

But right now, he felt as if he were in a dream, surrounded by singing and dancing in the grand hall.

He staggered, swaying slightly backward, before a palace attendant caught him. "Your Highness, are you alright?"

The second prince was completely unaware, and the only thought echoing in his mind was: She actually became the Crown Prince's principal wife!

Why would the Crown Prince agree to marry her as his principal wife?

How could that be?

What should he do then?

She married the Crown Prince and became his principal wife. What will he do?

Eunuch He glanced at the Crown Prince, who was still grinning foolishly, and reminded him with a smile, "Your Highness, Miss Ying, why don't you two quickly receive the imperial decree?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince stood up at the same time and walked to the center of the hall.

The two men walked to the center of the hall and knelt down solemnly to receive the imperial decree.

"Your son..."

"This humble woman..."

"etc!"

Suddenly, a cry of surprise broke the festive atmosphere in the hall.

Everyone was stunned. Who was so unromantic as to suddenly speak up at this moment?

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the old lady of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion come out.

Upon seeing her emerge, everyone in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion immediately turned cold. This old woman jumping out at this time must mean something bad.

Shangguan Tang seemed to have thought of something, and his face turned unusually gloomy at that moment.

She stared intently at Old Liu, wishing she could pounce on her and tear her to pieces.

Emperor Cangxuan also stared at Old Lady Liu, his face darkening slightly, and his whole body exuding an oppressive aura.

Old Mrs. Liu felt as if a mountain was pressing down on her head, making her tense all over, as if she were standing on a mountain.

She didn't dare raise her head, kneeling tremblingly on both knees, and said, "I submit to Lady Liu and pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

The Emperor Cangxuan, seated at the head of the table, spoke with an imposing air, "Old Lady Liu, what business do you have interrupting the Crown Prince and Miss Ying's reception of the imperial decree at this time?"

Old Liu knelt deeply on the ground, and she could clearly feel the emperor's displeasure at having his good mood interrupted.

However, she had no other choice.

How could Ying Yufu escape their control and marry the Crown Prince as his principal wife?

She was destined to be the Second Prince's concubine and a stepping stone for Zhi'er.

They had been planning all of this for eighteen years!

How could it be destroyed like this?

Thinking of this, a fierce resolve surged within Old Lady Liu, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "Your Majesty, my second granddaughter, Ying Yufu, is unworthy to be the Crown Princess!"

Inside the main hall, a chorus of gasps filled the air.

Shangguan Tang's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he glared at Old Lady Liu with intense hatred.

Emperor Cangxuan's gaze darkened slightly, and disgust appeared in his eyes as he looked at Old Lady Liu. How could someone betray his own granddaughter like this, fearing that his granddaughter would have a good life? Does such a person deserve to be an elder?

"Liu, do you know what you're saying?"

Emperor Cangxuan said in a deep voice.

Old Lady Liu said, "Your Majesty, you are wise. As a grandmother, I was supposed to keep my granddaughter's secret, but this matter is of great importance, and I dare not conceal it. My second granddaughter, Ying Yufu, is born weak and cannot bear children."

As soon as she said those words, Old Lady Liu's heart pounded.

She didn't want it to be like this, but Ying Yufu forced her, so she had no choice but to be ruthless.

If your own great-grandmother says you are infertile, then it must be true.

For a moment, the entire hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

All eyes were on Ying Yufu at that moment.

If the Crown Prince's principal wife is unable to bear children, it means that the Crown Prince will not have a legitimate son in the future.

How can this be allowed?

The Empress tried to hide the smile in her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, what my grandmother said is indeed undeniable."

"Or perhaps we should just call off this arranged marriage?"

The Minister of Rites stepped forward at this moment and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess's inability to bear children is a matter of national importance. Please rescind your decree."

Immediately, the officials from the Second Prince's faction in the hall exchanged glances, then stepped forward in unison, saying, "Your Majesty, please rescind your decree! Lady Ying is unworthy to be the Crown Princess!"