On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Da Zhou agreed sincerely: "The eldest prince is both virtuous and talented, and will definitely live up to the emperor's trust."

"It was because I gave birth to a son that the eldest prince misunderstood me."

"With the Crown Prince helping the Emperor, the Emperor can also take a break..."

From what she said, she felt sorry for him because he was too tired.

The emperor was very pleased after hearing this, but also a little regretful: "It's just that our Xiaoqi has been wronged."

The Queen, on the other hand, was delighted: "I am so lucky to have met the Emperor and have Qilang."

"It is indeed a great honor to be the crown prince."

"But being an emperor is not easy. I have to deal with so many things every day. It's really too tiring."

"I just want our Xiaoqi to live a free life as she pleases, to enjoy the flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, the cool breeze in summer, and the snow in winter. Only when there are no worries in your mind can you enjoy life."

"When our Qilang grows up, if he can find a soulmate and live happily together until old age, that would be a happy life."

Regarding the emperor's question, she had already asked her family members and Xiao Xiao separately, and asked them to speak actively.

My parents and my younger brother also felt that the emperor might not want to make the eldest prince the crown prince, but they did not dare to take the risk of letting her instigate the emperor to make him the crown prince.

I’m just afraid that something might happen to the emperor. Then the prince will be the legitimate crown prince and can ascend the throne naturally.

According to the ideas of Da Zhou's parents and younger brother, it would be best not to appoint a crown prince. That way, even if something happens to the emperor, Da Zhou can still gain some benefit because she is the queen.

But Xiao Xiao advised the emperor to appoint a crown prince so as to maintain her image as a virtuous wife and loving mother.

He also advised her that the Zhou family would not be able to give her much help. After all, to Old Lady Zhou and other uncles, the eldest prince and the seventh prince were both grandchildren, so there was no need for them to take sides.

After all, there are risks in taking sides.

Da Zhou also thought about it carefully, and finally felt that Xiao Xiao's idea was better.

Sometimes not fighting is also fighting.

Of course there are risks. Once the crown prince is appointed, he will be the heir to the throne. With his status as the crown prince, he can win over many capable people.

But this may also make the emperor feel resentful.

She hoped that the emperor could live to be seventy or eighty years old. She didn't believe that the prince could wait until then, because only then would he have the chance to have his own son.

It was also because her son was too young, so it was useless for her to argue.

If the eldest prince can really endure for twenty years and can coax the emperor to believe him, then there is no need to think too much.

If the other party is really cunning and shrewd, then there is no point for his son to think about it.

Anyway, after Da Zhou said it, she felt that she had done a good job, and she could even joke with a grumble: "Your Majesty, you get up earlier than chickens and sleep later than dogs. My son and I don't envy you at all."

She heard this from Xiao Xiao and thought it was very interesting. Although it was a bit vulgar, it was a very vivid description, right?
Furthermore, when she was facing the emperor, she had to go over some of the things she wanted to say in her mind before she dared to say them, but she couldn't let him find out.

Da Zhou knew why the emperor liked her.

Now that she has entered the palace, for the sake of her son, she has to keep the emperor loving her.

Of course, she also admitted that being able to become a queen was indeed something she never dared to dream of. She wanted to remain in office forever, and it would be best if she could be a favored queen.

"You, you," the emperor pointed at her, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "You are the only one who is mischievous."

They were originally an old man and a young wife, and she spoke in a bright and playful way, so how could he not like her?
Thinking about what she said, I can only say that the little girl is too contented.

Actually, Zhou is not young anymore, she is already 27 years old this year. But the emperor is also over 40 years old, and when he thinks of the little girl who used to call him uncle, he naturally thinks she is young.

Besides, the emperor now holds great power and rules the world, but he is still afraid of getting older year by year.

I dream of asking God for another 500 years.

The emperor came here with a lot on his mind, but he felt much better when he left.

After the Emperor left, the Empress slowly put away the smile on her face and ordered, "Go to the residence of the Minister of War tomorrow and visit Deputy Commander Li on my behalf."

"If the deputy commander is alright, summon Madam Li to the palace and tell her that I am concerned about the charity hall."

The palace maids nearby responded, and they all envied Grandma Li's good luck. Just because she had saved the Queen, now in the Queen's heart, Grandma Li was like her own sister.

If Xiao Zhou could hear what she said, she would definitely complain that my eldest sister is fickle and cares about Xiao Xiao more than me.

After all, Li Yan was young and in good health, so his fever subsided the next day, and he heard the news that his wife was going to enter the palace again.

He warned Xiao Xiao: "Don't walk around after entering the palace. If you see something, just pretend you didn't see it..."

Xiao Xiao: This is not the first time I have been to the palace. Why does he always tell me a lot of things I should pay attention to?

She had heard it so many times that her ears were callused and she had memorized it by heart.

But seeing that he cared about her, Xiao Xiao still appreciated it: "Don't worry, I've remembered it all."

Madam Li no longer cared about Xiao Xiao entering the palace. She just thought that the queen had given birth to the seventh prince. Although it was not yet a full month old, she had already prepared an exquisitely crafted gold longevity lock and other things for her to help bring into the palace.

She firmly believed that more courtesy would not be a bad thing, and she had to make the Queen feel her warmth and make her forget that she had neglected Madam Zhou in the past.

This time, Madam Li did not forget to remind her: "Remember to ask the Queen if she knows why Li Yan was injured?"

I mainly want to ask, how long will the eldest prince be locked up for reflection after being punished by the emperor? Should we take the opportunity to punish him?
Xiao Xiao agreed immediately, but she felt in her heart that she was overthinking.

The Seventh Prince is not even a month old yet, and it is unclear whether he can shoulder the responsibility of imperial power. There is no need for him to compete with the eldest prince who is already young and energetic.

The eunuch who came to announce the decree sent Xiao Xiao directly to the Queen's Kunning Palace.

The Queen also lay on the couch: "Don't be so polite, I just have nothing to do, so I asked you to come into the palace and talk to me."

After the maids and nurses brought fruits and tea and left, the Empress asked, "Is the deputy commander feeling better?"

"Much better." Xiao Xiao didn't shy away from her. She sat on the round stool in front of the couch and looked at her with some envy: "Your Majesty has recovered very well. Congratulations on the birth of your precious son."

The Queen also smiled: "Look at yourself, aren't you recovering well?"

Then he whispered what the emperor had said yesterday, and finally sighed: "The eldest prince will be released from confinement soon."

"If nothing unexpected happens, he will be made the crown prince soon."

In fact, it was not delayed because there were no good days, but because the emperor had not made up his mind to appoint a crown prince.

Xiao Xiao thought about what she remembered, and sincerely advised her: "Since ancient times, few people who have sat on the position of the crown prince have been able to ascend the throne smoothly."

"The emperor is still in his prime, but the eldest prince has already grown up. There are many times when father and son disagree in the court."

"Your Majesty, you only need to wait for the Seventh Prince to grow up."

I just hope that the Seventh Prince will not be a hopeless person. (End of this chapter)