Work overtime

Chapter 668

Although he did not sleep well at night, Li Beichen was still as dedicated as ever during the morning court session.

He sat upright on the dragon throne. From the outside, it was hard to tell that he was nearly broken by the poison every day. At most, he looked a little haggard and tired.

In addition to daily affairs, he also accepted the congratulations of the ministers on the birth of the eldest son. Ye Suhua's father Ye Ming suggested following the old system and enthroning the eldest son as the heir, which would stabilize the country.

Li Beichen asked all the ministers to discuss it and see which side they stood on, especially those who obviously supported Prime Minister Meng.

The ministers had also learned their lesson and were vague in their responses, saying that the matter was of great importance and needed to be discussed after the birth of the little prince, so as not to offend either side.

As for Prime Minister Meng, he stated frankly that the old system of this dynasty was the same as that of the previous emperor, which was to appoint the virtuous and choose the most recognized and capable person as the crown prince, which would be beneficial to both the country and the people.

The new ministers that Li Beichen met secretly were all obedient. Although some of them wanted to speak with their necks stiff at the beginning, when they finally got to their lips, they were looked at by the emperor and decided to listen to the emperor's decision.

It was no secret that the emperor had summoned the new Jinshi scholars alone. In recent days, everyone had been observing and keeping a vigilant eye on them, and trying to find out if they had any special moves.

The departments involved in these people were like enemies, thinking that they were the nails planted by the emperor. They were afraid that these people would report them when they met the emperor, so they were extra polite to these seven people and tried their best to cooperate with their work.

Only after leaving court did Li Beichen show signs of fatigue.

When he and Liang Xiaobao were the only ones left in the Qinzheng Hall, Liang Xiaobao cautiously reported that according to the special horoscopes provided by Monk Daoyan, five boys had been found and had been arranged to live in special places.

After listening to this, Li Beichen looked out the window and remained silent for a long time. He remembered the rumors that many Chinese tycoons in Gangdao and Las Vegas used boys or even their own sons to prolong their lives.

Sighed heavily.

Is it inevitable to be a tyrant? How many of the tyrants in history were tyrants of their own will, and how many were forced by unknown reasons?

Is this absurd treatment a conspiracy or is it really useful? If the blood of a boy is leaked, and someone spreads rumors and even writes it into history books, wouldn't it be a bad name for thousands of years?

But the desire to return to the peaceful and healthy life before is so strong.

He admitted that he was moved.

A heart seems to be cooked in a frying pan, wandering back and forth.

After standing in front of the window in a daze for a long time, he lowered his eyes and sighed, "Pick two honest ones to accompany the prince. Arrange accommodation for the rest and send them to the Imperial Academy to study."

After a while, Liang Xiaobao came to report urgently that Concubine Yi had a miscarriage and had suffered heavy bleeding and fainted. Qi Wanyi had already rushed over.

After Li Beichen pondered for a moment, he went to visit Concubine Yi. However, according to the rules of his ancestors, he did not go into the house, but only asked the imperial physician outside and asked him to take out the best medicine for treatment.

She also took off a jade pendant from her body and asked Qi Wanyi to give it to Concubine Yi, saying that she would treat him as if he were by her side.

This was the first time that the emperor showed such care to a concubine. Everyone thought that the emperor disliked this cousin because Concubine Yi did not like her, but now he saw that he was interested in Concubine Yi.

Li Beichen had a premonition that Concubine Yi didn't have much time left.

This jade pendant was a new one that Li Beichen found temporarily, just like the big house crab from Yangcheng Lake, but it was hung on the waist for more than ten minutes before it was given away. The purpose was simple, just to make the cousin's death easier.

At noon, I went to Changchun Palace, the residence of Concubine Zhen and Meng Zhao, for lunch.

Because when Li Beichen came over a few days ago, Meng Zhao advised Li Beichen to go to Fang Cairen's place at night, but Li Beichen did not go. Instead, he accompanied Meng Zhao all night and promoted Fang Cairen to a higher position the next day.

Meng Zhao was absolutely certain of the emperor's feelings for him, so he acted particularly magnanimous and asked Concubine Fang to accompany him.

Lady Fang was considered a high-ranking person among the newcomers, so she was particularly grateful to Meng Zhao. She deliberately restrained her originally charming and aggressive personality to reduce her presence.

This attitude made Meng Zhao even more satisfied.

At the dinner table, Li Beichen did not act like an emperor at all. He was just like an ordinary person, constantly picking up food for Meng Zhao, saying that she should eat more since she was pregnant.

Meng Zhao actually had severe morning sickness, but once she felt happy, she vomited less and ate a lot more.

After they had eaten, Concubine Fang made tea for the Emperor and Concubine Zhen, still with her brows lowered and her face submissive.

Li Beichen was preoccupied and looked a little absent-minded.

Zhen Fei thought that Li Beichen was worried about Yipin's miscarriage and felt sad, so she took the initiative to suggest:
"I am now in a very bad condition and cannot serve His Majesty. These past few days I have been teaching Sister Fang how to grind ink. She has been learning very hard and has become quite good at it, neatly and efficiently."

Li Beichen looked at Concubine Zhen with a half-smile, "You are thoughtful. Concubine Zhen treats you so well, you must be grateful and spend more time with Concubine Zhen to relieve her boredom," Concubine Fang responded meekly, "I understand."

Zhen Fei blushed when Li Beichen looked at her and turned her head away.

This pure and passionate girl had a shy look on her face. She was also a top-notch beauty. Li Beichen's heart beat fast unconsciously as he looked at her. His desire was ignited in broad daylight.

Because it was too obvious, it was seen by the two concubines. In addition to being shy, Concubine Fang also felt a little more expectant and eager.

I know very well that we should not indulge in promiscuity in broad daylight, but if the emperor wants to, it is not impossible.

Li Beichen suppressed his cough twice and left decisively. If he stayed for another second, he was afraid that he would lose control again.

After returning to the Qinzheng Palace, he took a cold shower and calmed down for a while. But the evil desire kept blocking his heart, like a ravine that seemed impossible to fill.

But just like modern people, he had to go to work even if he was angry. In the afternoon, he attended a meeting of the State Council and reviewed secret memorials.

After reviewing the memorials, I read the Records of the Grand Historian. As I read, I don’t know why my heart suddenly became calm.

In the evening he went to Yonghe Palace for dinner.

Concubine Yi now also lives in Yonghe Palace. The emperor went to have dinner with the two concubines who were about to give birth, which did not cause much speculation.

The three of them talked harmoniously and enthusiastically.

Most of the topics were about naming the children and preparing clothes for them, especially Jiang Yuebai's twins.

At the same time, they recalled that the last time the three of them had dinner together was in the Empress Dowager's Palace, and they felt a little melancholy and emotional.

Li Beichen and Jiang Yuebai tacitly agreed not to show any worry or pain, and pretended to be happy and joyful so as not to worry Concubine Yi.

Jiang Yuebai occasionally felt absurd. She was pregnant with the same man's child, but she could eat at the same table peacefully.

This was something she could never imagine before, let alone accept. The thought of it made her feel dirty. But now it was actually happening.

I couldn't help but sigh inwardly, which shows how adaptable people are.

After dinner, the emperor took the two of them for a walk.

Jiang Yuebai's legs had not fully recovered yet, and he didn't want to cause trouble for the emperor, so he still sat in the wheelchair.

Originally, Xia Zhi was pushing it, but Li Beichen smiled and said, "I'll push it. It's a good time to move it."

"How can this be possible?" Jiang Yuebai quickly refused.

It was fine before when they were just the two of them, but now that Concubine Yi is here too, it feels awkward.

"Concubine Yi is not an outsider." Li Beichen said lightly.

This one sentence made both beauties happy.

Concubine Yi held Mo Yu's hand and stayed by her side with a gentle look on her face.

Some of the lotus flowers in the pond have already formed lotus pods.

Jiang Yuebai had seen Lian Ye and He Tiantian like this before, but for some reason, she wanted to cry. She was still laughing before, but suddenly she looked sad.

Li Beichen was able to notice Jiang Yuebai's depression and said with a smile, "Want to eat lotus pods? I'll pick some for you."

"I do." Jiang Yuebai's nose felt sour, and he felt like some snot had entered his mouth, which tasted salty.

Li Beichen ordered Liang Xiaobao to pick up the lotus pods, peeled a plate of them himself, and served them to the two pregnant women.

Concubine Yi ate the sweet lotus seeds, looking at Li Beichen and Jiang Yuebai from time to time, with happiness overflowing from her eyes.

Now Jiang Yuebai made her feel no jealousy. The emperor was good to Jiang Yuebai, and she was happy for Jiang Yuebai from the bottom of her heart.

She couldn't help but say happily, "Your Majesty, can I stay in Yonghe Palace until I give birth safely?"