I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 289: Liu Che's World

Damn it, let alone you, the Emperor, I don’t even know about such a big thing, okay?!

When Liu Ju read the contents of the memorial clearly, his head began to buzz.

He was certainly not the kind of person who would turn his back on someone once he had pulled up his pants. Given his current identity and situation, there was no need for him to be like many scumbags in later generations and immediately start to feel bad about the money for an abortion, or consider what adverse effects Yishuo's pregnancy would have on him. These were not within his consideration.

The reason why he was in such a state was because this matter happened too suddenly and he was a little unable to adapt for a moment.

Yi Shuo is really something.

She actually remembered to write a memorial to tell Liu Che, but never told him with whom she was with day and night!

Most importantly, as far as Liu knows, the first three months after a woman becomes pregnant is the most unstable period and it is not suitable for having sex.

As a result, since Yishuo didn't tell him, he didn't take it to heart.

So much so that on the way back, she never rejected Yi Shuo's "dominance" and was even a little proactive.

If this has any adverse effects on the fetus, who can we turn to for justice?
No wonder Liu Che said, "This matter is like having talent, how can it be concealed?" Isn't pregnancy just like having talent? It will naturally show up when the time comes, right?

However, this also refuted the rumor that he was "destined to be alone", and once again fully and powerfully confirmed that Guo Xuanzi was just a rumormonger!
No wonder.

No wonder Liu Che's reaction when he came back this time was so different from what was expected.

As the saying goes, grandparents are closer than grandchildren, and Yishuo was pregnant with his child.

Not only could it prove that he, the crown prince, was not doomed to be alone, but Liu Che would also have his own grandson. It was naturally a cause for celebration that the royal family had a successor...

"Your mother has already known about this. She is overjoyed and has already started to arrange your wedding. She has even sewed the child's clothes, shoes and hats herself."

Liu Che continued with a smile.

For the royal family, a woman’s family background is actually not that important.

Anyway, no matter how good other people's family background is, it can't be better than the royal family. Don't you see that whether it is the previous Empress Dowager Wang Zhi or the current Empress Wei Zifu, their backgrounds are not very good. It's just that when they were still princes or princes, they may need some political marriages to consolidate their positions... Liu Che's ascension to the throne was the result of a successful political marriage.

Moreover, for a prince like Liu Ju, it was not that important whether he was the first to marry.

Because whether the prince's woman can eventually become the crown princess, and whether she has the possibility of ascending the throne of queen in the future, the first wife is not a necessary factor and will not affect subsequent marriages.

Therefore, neither Liu Che nor Wei Zifu had any reason to oppose this marriage, not to mention that Yi Shuo was already pregnant and was about to give birth to a grandson for them.

"..."

Liu Ju was still digesting this matter. Becoming a father at the age of 18 was really quite early in later generations.

However, this is also a good thing for Yishuo. Now Yishuo is nearly 30 years old. Even in later generations, she will soon be classified as an elderly mother. Old age means high risk. Naturally, the sooner the delivery is completed, the safer it will be and the easier it will be to recover.

Fortunately, as a female doctor, Yishuo is very experienced in maintaining and caring for the fetus, and should be able to handle most situations.

only……

"You are going to be a father now, and it is time for you to make some progress."

Liu Che continued to speak earnestly,

"You must remember what I just said to you. Think about it more in your mind when you do things in the future. Don't lose your sense of proportion because you are in danger like you did this time. Don't be so willful and reckless again without considering the consequences."

"Father..."

Liu Ju was naturally dissatisfied as Liu Che used the "nonsense" of Wei Qing, Wei Kang and Gongsun Jingsheng in their memorials to evaluate him.

As a result, just as he opened his mouth to argue for himself, he was interrupted by Liu Che:

"Also, do you know what your biggest problem is this time?"

"You just said that I failed to completely wipe out the Guo Jie clan, leaving behind Guo Xuanzi to take the blame for me. So, have you done that?"

"You knew that there was someone else behind the Hejian incident, but you killed Liu Shou, Guan Changqing, Wang Ding and others before you could find out who was behind it. You only left Guo Xuanzi, but you didn't keep him under strict supervision in order to find out the real mastermind. Instead, you neglected him and let him commit suicide by taking poison. Is this how you cut off the roots?"

"Uh……"

Liu Ju was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what Liu Che was talking about.

He had captured so many people and killed so many people in Hejian State, and he had investigated all the details clearly, but he had never heard anyone mention that there was another mastermind. How come a mastermind suddenly jumped out?
Besides, if this really happened, how could he let it go?

this moment.

Liu Ju immediately recalled the bizarre incident in which Guo Xuanzi committed suicide by taking poison before returning, and smelled a conspiracy.

At that time, he had suspected that there were still bad people in Hejian State, and that someone had secretly sent poison to Guo Xuanzi to commit suicide. However, after asking Gongsun Jingsheng and the relevant Qimen warriors, he did not find anything suspicious. In addition, Guo Xuanzi was no longer that important, so he did not continue to investigate.

Thinking back on this incident now, Gongsun Jingsheng, who submitted a memorial to belittle himself, seems very suspicious!
And it's not just Gongsun Jingsheng, Wei Qing and Wei Kang are the same. The three of them are obviously in cahoots with each other.

If the three of them joined forces, let alone sending Guo Xuanzi a bottle of poison, even if they sent Guo Xuanzi a carriage with six golden roots, they could still do it without anyone noticing and ensure that they would not be able to find out anything!

But why do they do this?
Recalling the remarks made by the three in their memorials, Liu Ju had some vague guesses.

Only Wei Qing could get Wei Kang and Gongsun Jingsheng to cooperate unconditionally, so this matter must be led by Wei Qing. And with Wei Qing's always stable character, he would not make trouble unless it was absolutely necessary, so what happened in Hejian State that could make him unable to hold back?

I?
Liu Ju soon got the answer.

The biggest issue at that time was that his actions in Hejian State were suspected of being an act of usurpation.

Since he was a smart guy, he naturally had some ideas in mind, but Wei Qing didn't know that. He would inevitably do something because of his worries in order to eliminate the risks.

and so……

Was he forcibly portrayed as the foolish son who acted recklessly and without regard for the consequences due to stress after being assassinated?
Has the tiger talisman of the Hejian County governor always been in Wei Chen's hands?
This kind of me is indeed easier to eliminate Liu Che's vigilance...

So who is this mastermind behind the scenes who suddenly popped up?

Liu Ju suddenly thought of the confession that Guo Xuanzi wrote shortly after Wei Qing arrived in Hejian State. Wei Qing never let him read it, and Guo Xuanzi committed suicide by taking poison on the same night he wrote the confession.

Isn't this the connection?
Wei Qing!

Everything points to Wei Qing. It's all Wei Qing's fault!

Thinking about this, Liu Ju immediately asked a question to confirm his guess:
"I am stupid, but has Father found out the identity of the mastermind behind this?"

"Guo Xuanzi is already dead, and you have killed the rest. How can I find out?"

Liu Che asked back in a bad mood, and then said seriously,
"But it doesn't matter. Since I know there is such a potential threat, I will be on the lookout for it in the future. And this is exactly why I ordered you to be escorted to the palace. I plan to use you to fish. You just need to be my bait and I will teach you a lesson!"

"..."

Liu Ju understood instantly.

This so-called "mastermind behind the scenes" does not exist at all; it is just a means for Wei Qing to divert conflicts!
With such a mastermind behind the scenes, the little problems caused by his "stupid son" were no longer a problem. Liu Che's attempt to fish with himself was just fishing in the air.

Good trick, uncle!

I never thought that you, the great general Sima with thick eyebrows and big eyes, are one of the two great heroes of the Han Dynasty.

Not only did he scheme against me, his nephew, but he also schemed against my father. Just for a dish of vinegar, he even went so far as to deceive the emperor and make a table full of dumplings?
Liu Ju suddenly remembered a movie from later generations, which seemed to be called "The Truman Show".

Liu Che was like Truman in the movie, and I was little Truman. Many things were beyond my control and I always lived in a plot designed by others.

It's just that as a time traveler, it's easier for me to find the door to this world...

……

Not long after coming out of the Weiyang Palace, Emperor Wu of Han issued an imperial decree to remove the word "Assistant" from the title of Liu Ju, the regent prince.

Liu Ju is now Liu Che's "bait". In order not to involve his uncle Wei Qing, he can only cooperate with Liu Che's empty fishing. However, he didn't want to attend the court in the morning, which is not a bad thing.

After returning to Bowang Garden.

Liu Ju went to see Yi Shuo first, and after carefully helping the older sister who was still busy in the pharmacy to sit down, he asked with some complaints:

"Hey, Yishuo, why didn't you tell me in advance that you were pregnant?"

"..."

Yi Shuo lowered his head unnaturally upon hearing this, quietly avoiding his gaze, and then asked softly in a very non-direct manner,
"Your Highness, were you not severely punished by His Majesty this time when you entered the palace?"

Liu Ju shook his head:

"No, my father is busy fishing and has no time to pay attention to me."

"That's good, congratulations, Your Highness..."

Although Yishuo didn't know what "fishing" meant, he was obviously relieved when he heard this answer.

"How long have you been pregnant? Is there anything unusual?"

Liu Ju leaned forward and put his ear to Yi Shuo's belly, and said,

"Since you are pregnant, you should not go in and out of the pharmacy from today on. I have ordered people to clean up the palace next to Qiufang for you. You can move there first and take care of your baby."

"I...actually..."

Yi Shuo became even more embarrassed, rubbing the corner of her clothes.
"Your Highness, actually...actually...my pregnancy is fake. When I was in Hejian Kingdom, I accidentally heard General Wei and Young Master Wei talking about your Highness in private. General Wei said that what your Highness did in Hejian Kingdom this time was suspected of usurping power. I'm afraid that you will be severely punished by your Majesty after returning to the capital."

"When I heard these words, I panicked for a moment and accidentally made some noises."

"General Wei found me and asked me if I was willing to help His Highness. I didn't want His Highness to be punished, so I agreed. I followed General Wei's advice and wrote a petition to the emperor, claiming that I was pregnant."

"General Wei also said that this move would not only immediately dispel the rumor that Your Highness was doomed to be alone, but His Majesty would also be happy to have a grandson, and perhaps he would no longer blame Your Highness."

"As for this pregnancy, as long as I try my best to be with Your Highness more...more..., it will only be a matter of time."

"Even if it doesn't work in the end, General Wei has other ways to cover it up, and Your Majesty will never notice it."

(End of this chapter)