Forcing me to become a concubine? Remarrying the Ninth Prince, she'll be pregnant all over the

The position of crown prince is related to both the stability of the court and the well-being of the nation and its people.

Finally, there is the father-son relationship with the emperor.

Lin Wantang shook his head repeatedly, a long sigh escaping his lips: "We must not only avoid alerting the enemy, but also avoid losing sight of the bigger picture. Even if these charges are substantiated and truly implicate Shen Huai'an, the Emperor will at most be disappointed in his misconduct."

It was impossible to shake Shen Huai'an's position in the court, let alone shake his position as crown prince.

"unless……"

Lin Wantang suddenly thought of something and, after careful consideration, came up with a brilliant idea: "Add a few more charges."

Wei Wujiu remained unperturbed, but it must be said that Lin Wantang's concerns coincided with his own. However, he simply countered with a question: "For example?"

"For example, like the eldest prince during the reign of the founding emperor of the previous dynasty."

Lin Wantang thought of the Records of the Grand Historian she had read, but the account was brief and she only knew the basics: "That crown prince was deposed first because of his arrogance, extravagance and debauchery, which displeased and disappointed Emperor Taizu. Later, he was also accused of promoting witchcraft, which caused the deaths of thousands of people."

Wei Wujiu's eyes darkened slightly: "You intend to do the same?"

Lost in her own thoughts, Lin Wantang paid no attention to Wei Wujiu's subtle expression and said, "No, absolutely not."

"Firstly, it takes too much time. Whether it's enticing Shen Huai'an to believe in witchcraft or framing him, it's not something that can be done overnight. Shen Huai'an isn't stupid; on the contrary, he's cunning and suspicious by nature."

"Secondly, I only want revenge for myself. Dragging you into this was already a last resort, and I feel quite guilty about it. How can I let my personal grudge drag so many innocent people into this mess?"

Witchcraft, once discovered, was a grave crime in every dynasty. The reason for this was that it implicated and harmed many innocent people, requiring the wrongful deaths of hundreds or even thousands of people to be created.

As the saying goes, "One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers." Shen Huai'an is cunning, fame-seeking, and self-righteous. Even if we try our best to help him get on the right path, he will never become a wise ruler who benefits the people and the country.

Just the fact that Shen Huai'an believed in the "appearance of a man who will bear a son" and disregarded the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children, insisting on making Lin Qinglian the legitimate wife, shows that he was incompetent and would sooner or later be just like the emperor. They truly are father and son.

We must never allow such a person to ascend the throne and become the ruler in the future.

"If we want to bring him down and prevent him from ever recovering, we can't be too hasty. Let's take our time and plan carefully."

After much deliberation, Lin Wantang ultimately decided to give up this golden opportunity that was within his grasp.

If it's not complete, then we shouldn't act rashly.

Shen Huai'an is like a towering tree standing tall in the court, with deep roots and lush branches. In the network he has managed for many years, there are people everywhere and his confidants everywhere. It is by no means easy to uproot him.

If a decisive blow cannot be delivered, then Lin Wantang will have no choice but to endure and lie low. Otherwise, it will undoubtedly cause endless trouble for her, Wei Wujiu, and even Lin Rucong and the others.

Wei Wujiu poured himself some tea, already having other plans in mind. He was about to speak when a commotion came from outside.

Zhang Qian wanted to run upstairs quickly, but due to his sprained leg, he was a few steps behind Li Jinzhi and was ignored.

Li Jinzhi knocked on the door and entered, cautiously whispering, "News has come from the palace!"

Wei Wujiu and Lin Wantang exchanged a glance, both of them looking somewhat solemn, and then they both looked at Li Jinzhi.

Li Jinzhi walked over and sat down: "His Majesty is in good health and full of vigor. Didn't we hear a few days ago that the two young ladies in the palace, Consort Yu and Consort Mei, are both pregnant? Today, Imperial Physician Bai Ji went to the East Palace to check on the Crown Prince's health, and unexpectedly, the Crown Princess is also pregnant!"

"The palace has experienced three joyous occasions in a long time. The Emperor is overjoyed and, after much persuasion, is considering granting a general amnesty."

Li Jinzhi spoke these words respectfully and obediently, but for some reason, the words he uttered carried a different flavor, perhaps a hint of sarcasm.

Wei Wujiu, oblivious to anything amiss, frowned and said sternly, "You're considering a general amnesty for something so trivial?"

He then slammed his hand on the table, his face darkening with his voice: "Absurd!"

Li Jin subconsciously glanced outside and, knowing that the entire teahouse had been emptied and there was no risk of eavesdropping, couldn't help but chime in, "Who can argue with that? The emperor is getting old and values ​​his offspring, but he can't just act like this."

As the two were talking, Lin Wantang lowered her eyes in a daze, holding the teacup in her hand. Her long eyelashes were thick and curled like a brush, which also perfectly concealed the mess in her eyes.

Lin Qinglian is pregnant.

Yes, around this time in her previous life, she was first diagnosed as pregnant by the imperial physician Bai Ji. That same night, Lin Qinglian complained of headaches and discomfort and also summoned the imperial physician. Just then, the good news of her pregnancy also spread.

Then Shen Huai'an was overjoyed, and the emperor was also delighted. With the two concubines in the harem, plus her and Lin Qinglian in the Eastern Palace, the palace was filled with joy. The emperor overruled all objections and granted a general amnesty, praying for the four unborn children to have lasting blessings and countless good fortunes.

Because it was a matter of reincarnation, Lin Wantang didn't see through Lin Qinglian's venomous heart. She got along well with her sister and took care of her. At that time, everything seemed perfect, but many things couldn't be examined closely.

At that time, Lin Wantang also wanted to turn a blind eye to maintain her sisterly bond with Lin Qinglian and the honor of her maternal family, until misfortune struck when she was about to give birth.

For her first child, she endured two days and two nights of painful labor, eventually collapsing from exhaustion. When she awoke, she learned that she had not given birth to a healthy, or even fully formed, baby; instead, there were only pools of pus and blood.

Everyone said it was an ominous sign. The emperor, because of Consort Xiaoyu's miscarriage and Consort Mei's unexpected death, felt that Lin Wantang was unlucky and too unlucky. He demoted her to house arrest and also imprisoned Lin Rucong in anger.

To plead for her father, Lin Wantang disregarded her postpartum confinement and went to find Shen Huai'an, only to be turned away at the door. Helpless, she had no choice but to remove her hairpin and kneel outside the palace in the pouring rain until she was exhausted and fainted.

Lin Qinglian gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, which made Shen Huai'an very fond of her and happy. It also pleased the emperor, who rewarded and bestowed upon her a constant stream of gifts. As a result, her position in the Eastern Palace was basically on par with Lin Wantang's.

Lin Wantang would never forget that night when the rain outside Guanghe Palace was bitterly cold. She repeatedly begged and pleaded with Shen Huai'an, hoping that he would consider their years of affection since childhood, and that although she was not blessed to give birth to a child, she had still endured the pain of ten months of pregnancy. She hoped he would speak up for her on behalf of the emperor, and that she would bear all the punishment alone, without implicating her father.

But instead of Shen Huai'an, she was greeted by Lin Qinglian, who had just given birth, dressed in a silk robe, surrounded by a crowd of servants.