The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 1016 - 1011: Someone is Anxious

Eunuch Wan only felt that the Emperor truly had a tough life. He had done so much for him, only to be met with ingratitude.

Considerate of every detail inside and out, first it was about establishing his identity, then his reputation.

He wanted him to rightfully become the Crown Prince and also silence those opposing voices in the court, earning everyone’s wholehearted approval.

From their perspective, Gu Youyou’s actions seemed to be progressing smoothly, but who knew about the things the Emperor was silently doing behind the scenes? Without him blocking those troublemakers, how could they proceed smoothly?

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The Empress was extremely anxious. The secretly relayed messages were unfavorable to them, and she was in a bind, unable to send messages back.

Having no choice, she sent a message back to the Ducal Residence.

The old Duke at the Ducal Residence, already in his eighties yet still sharp-minded, immediately thought of a plan.

He called for the Imperial Physician, then lay in bed pretending to be ill. ƒreewebɳovel.com

As the news reached the Imperial Palace, the Empress tearfully told the Emperor that she wanted to visit her grandfather.

The Emperor looked at her with meaningful eyes and nodded gently.

"Go, as the Duke is old, his illness seems more severe than that of ordinary people."

"Yes, your concubine thanks the Emperor for your understanding."

A hint of a mocking smile appeared on the Emperor’s face, distress was good.

With the Emperor personally overseeing the situation, this time, he was determined to foil their plans.

In the Ducal Residence, the arrival of the Empress made the place as lively as if it were a festival.

The Empress had important matters to discuss with the Duke, naturally, she had no time to mingle with everyone. After quickly comforting everyone with a few words, she hurried into Jin Shien’s quarters.

"Grandfather, how are you feeling?"

Jin Shien waved his hand to send the irrelevant people out, then sat up.

His expression was solemn as he said, "This won’t be easy this time. The agents I secretly dispatched have been ineffective. It seems the Emperor is serious this time. Now, we can do nothing but leave it to fate."

Hearing Jin Shien say this, the Empress felt her heart sink.

She said, "Xiaoran is still young and lacks careful thought. How can he handle such matters? Jin Zijin has grown up under Tian Jizi, and his ability to suppress the current Xuanzong to the extent that he hardly dares to breathe, proves that he is not easy to deal with. If we can’t help, how can Xiaoran compete against him?"

"But we can’t help now," Jin Shien appeared quite relaxed, seemingly not feeling that the matter was too grave, considering it was just the Empress who was anxious.

He said, "The reason I pretended to be sick to draw you out of the palace was because I feared you’d worry too much and lose your footing. The Emperor does not wish for anyone to interfere in this matter. You must not do anything foolish. Since he forbids interference, just dutifully perform your duties as the Empress within the palace. Whether we win or lose is not important anymore, let Gu Youyou take the credit."

The Empress was puzzled and said, "If she takes the credit, how is it any different from if Jin Zijin took it? They..."

"Ah, you can’t say that," Jin Shien interrupted her. "The Emperor said that the abilities of the three princes are being considered. If Gu Youyou succeeds, it doesn’t count as Jin Zijin’s ability. With this point alone, I can prevent him from becoming the Crown Prince in court."

Hearing Jin Shien say this, the Empress felt it made sense.

As long as it wasn’t Jin Zijin himself who succeeded, and they had enough leverage along with the Ducal Residence’s eloquent officials, he truly couldn’t become Crown Prince.

The Empress felt much reassured, then asked, "Where did Jin Zijin go? Weren’t they supposed to leave the city together?"

Jin Shien frowned and did not respond.

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