Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

Lu Anyuan was about to stand up to explain, but Xu Yixing held down a corner of his cloak tightly and stood up:

"This is what I should do. There must be no one with ulterior motives around my father. Although my surname is Xu, I am a member of the royal family now. I dare not not advise my father. As for the merits, I dare not take credit for them. This is all because Lord Bai Yu followed the emperor's orders to eliminate the bandits and the soldiers fought for their lives. As a woman, I just said a few words of justice that everyone can say."

Xu Yixing said this slowly, without even stumbling, as if she really believed it. But if you were close enough, you could see that she was holding her legs with both hands, her nails almost digging into her flesh through her thick underwear.

Bai Yu, who was standing beside the emperor, relaxed the hilt of the sword in his hand, and his eyes flickered. Was the emperor trying to ruin Yi Yan's reputation? Did he think she was not good enough and planned to choose a new princess to be the future queen?

Fortunately, it seemed that her new niece was quick-witted and did not speak against the emperor. Otherwise, if the emperor directly abolished her position as princess in the name of disrespect, no one would be able to protect her in the current situation.

Xu Yixing sneered in her heart. Ever since the emperor brought people to capture her in the secret room, she had already seen through the emperor's coldness and suspicion. He didn't even trust his own son, let alone herself, the daughter of a traitor.

The emperor was watching Xu Yixing from a distance, and when he saw her lower her head, her face flickered in the bonfire, he felt an inexplicable disdain in his heart. On the contrary, the more respectful she was, the more hateful she looked. Who knew if she was still feeling sorry for Xu Xianshan, how could she tolerate her becoming the legal wife of his most valued son.

"You never called me father in previous times, but today you called me so affectionately. Well, leave now." The emperor was too disdainful to argue with her. She was just a woman, and there were plenty of ways to get rid of her. Today he had serious business to discuss.

When Lu Anyuan saw Xu Yixing coming back, he felt a little relieved. However, when he saw her lips pursed into a line and the unchanging expression on his father's face, he always felt that he was stabbed in the back by his father.

"You..." Lu Anyuan wanted to speak to comfort her, but just as he said one word, he heard his father suddenly raise his voice and continue speaking.

"Since we are talking about merit, Xiaokangzi, please tell everyone my will."

Eunuch Kang nodded, took a step forward, and announced loudly in his unique duck voice: "The emperor values ​​the loyalty of Prince Xiaoyi, and has ordered Prince Xiaoyi to enter the imperial study to supervise the country and learn about government affairs."

Lu Anyuan looked back in disbelief. He was surprised by what Eunuch Kang said about "regent". Normally, the crown prince would be regent only when the emperor went to war or was seriously ill. His father was fine now, so why was he planning to give up power? Moreover... He didn't issue an order to appoint a crown prince. What was the meaning of this?

The princes and ministers were also stunned, and there was a brief silence. Although they already knew that the emperor favored Prince Xiaoyi, this was too sudden.

Before everyone could react, Eunuch Kang paused and continued, "His Majesty also said that the Third Prince, the Fourth Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the Sixth Prince have been studying in the various departments in the capital for a long time and are now able to take charge of their own affairs. He has granted them a special decree to return to their fiefdoms and to be given the title of King!"

Now even Xu Yixing, who was in a bad mood, raised his head. The emperor made the other princes kings and sent them back to their fiefdoms. This was because he was determined to have Lu Anyuan succeed to the throne, so he helped him get rid of these people in advance. When the emperor passed away in the future, only Lu Anyuan would be by his side, so naturally no one could compete with him.

Good father, are you planning to make him a lonely man, and then take me away after a while and choose a future queen for him with a better family background? Let's see if you can achieve your wish!

When the princes first heard it, they were all shocked. They quickly understood the meaning of it. They had different feelings, but they immediately stood up and thanked him. The emperor's decree had been issued. The five and six princes, who had no intention of becoming emperors, were extremely happy. They could finally leave the capital and live their own carefree lives!

No one knew what the third and fourth princes were thinking. After thanking them, they calmly sat back in their chairs, as if it had nothing to do with them.

The emperor then mentioned some commendations for the ministers. Those who deserved promotions were promoted, and those who deserved rewards were rewarded. The place was filled with a lively and festive atmosphere, and no one paid any attention to Xu Yixing, who had just been troubled by the emperor.

Xu Yixing looked up and then quickly lowered her head, staring at the barbecue in front of her, with empty eyes and a wandering mind. Suddenly, Lu Anyuan on the right reached out and held her hand vigorously, like fire and coal. Suddenly stimulated, she regained her mind, looked at Lu Anyuan and gently let go of his hand.

Lu Anyuan felt that his hand was actually pulled away, and looked at her in surprise. Yixing, are you going to become estranged from me just because of a few words from our father?

But Yixing said nothing, just shook her head slightly and turned her eyes to the table. Lu Anyuan was so angry that he grabbed her hand under the table again, this time with more force. Unfortunately, Yixing's hand seemed to have no bones, and somehow it slipped away.

This happened three times, and finally he could no longer bear it, so Lu Anyuan pressed her hands together and pressed them tightly against his thighs. This time Yixing did not resist, but unfortunately she did not turn around to look at him.

The three days of autumn hunting ended quickly. The emperor organized this activity just to announce his will, and he did not show up much in the next two days. However, Xu Yixing and his wife were very awkward these two days. No matter what Lu Anyuan said, Xu Yixing insisted that he was not feeling well and slept alone in the inner room of the tent.

Poor Lu Anyuan can only sleep outside. Humph, go back and tell my aunt about my father!

Although Lu Anyuan didn't have a mother who loved him, he had an aunt who could speak in front of the emperor. So as soon as the autumn hunt was over, he hurried to Madam Jing's house. Not long after, Madam Jing got on a carriage to the palace.

Not long after, Madam Jing's car drove straight into Prince Xiaoyi's Mansion from the palace, but she ignored Lu Anyuan who was still waiting in her own house.

"Madam, you are here?" Xu Yixing was still in the room. Unlike usual, there was a strange light on her face, like a killer meeting his target, like a robber seeing a local tycoon with a huge sum of money, like a gangster seeing a beautiful young lady in distress.

In short, if Madam Jing had not been worried about what happened in the palace just now, she would have felt her hair stand on end and her hair stand on end the moment she saw Xu Yixing.

"Yes, Yuaner came to my house as soon as he came back and told me about what happened in the autumn hunting ground, so I went to the palace to see the emperor and brought back some news that you might want to hear."