For Zhu Zaizhen, there is nothing more painful in the world than watching the throne, which originally belonged to him, getting farther and farther away.

What's even more cruel is that even though he knows what will happen next, he can't do anything about it.

In Zhu Zaizhen's opinion, if the child in the belly of the imperial concubine Shen grows up successfully, there will be a great possibility in the future to become the new prince of the Ming Dynasty!

At that time, the ministers of the court will all move closer to this child tacitly, and he and King Yu will completely become losers on the road to the throne, and they will never be able to turn over.

At that time, they can only beg for mercy from the victors, and then save their lives.

After all, since ancient times, the road to succession has been dangerous and abnormal, and one step into the void is the end of a catastrophe.

And throughout the ages, for the sake of the throne, how many fathers, sons, and brothers have fought in the same room, killing each other, and doing everything!

At that moment, Zhu Zaizhen's mind even flashed the figure of Ming Chengzu Zhu Di, the emperor snatched the throne from his nephew through the way of Fengtian Jingjing.

But soon, Zhu Zaizhen shook his head and expelled all these unrealistic delusions from his mind.

He Zhu Zaizhen is not Zhu Di, he has neither the strategy of Zhu Di nor the subordinates who are willing to swear allegiance to him, after the vassal king becomes a vassal, he is not allowed to leave the fief at will, even if it is to sweep the tombs of his ancestors, he needs to ask the court for instructions in advance.

"Well, could it be that I just watched?"

When Zhu Zaizhen said this, his face was full of gloom, and then, I saw him raise his head and look out the window at the night.

At this moment, occasional cold moonlight peeks out of the clouds and falls to the ground, making people feel lonely.

At this moment, he only heard a slight knock on the door, Zhu Zaizhen saw this, and after taking a deep breath and calming down his emotions, he commanded: "Come in!" ”

The voice fell, and only a 'squeak' was heard, and the door of the room was pushed open, and the person who came was the butler who had left earlier.

Zhu Zaizhen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he saw the housekeeper go and return, and then asked, "Is there something wrong?" ”

When the housekeeper heard Zhu Zaizhen's words, he didn't dare to hide it in the slightest, so he immediately took out a letter from his sleeve, lowered his head, and reported respectfully.

"Your Highness, someone just came to report that they had accidentally discovered this letter, and for the sake of insurance, ......"

Before the housekeeper's words were finished, he saw Zhu Zaizhen wave his hand and commanded: "Okay, bring the letter!" ”

When the housekeeper heard this, he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, and immediately stepped forward and handed over the letter in his hand to Zhu Zaizhen.

After Zhu Zaizhen took the envelope from the butler's hand, he opened it and browsed the contents of it word by word.

After a long time, I saw Zhu Zaizhen put the letter in his hand aside, his face was full of inexplicable looks, and he said with emotion: "Heh, Xu Jie, I really didn't expect that we would have such a day!" ”

Zhu Zaizhen has not forgotten that when he and King Yu fought for the position of prince, it was Xu Jie who made plans for King Yu behind his back.

At present, the two sides have come together because of a common enemy, which has to make Zhu Zaizhen sigh at the impermanence of the world.

Then, I saw Zhu Zaizhen raise his head and look at the housekeeper, and then ordered: "Okay, it's nothing for you, you go down first!" ”

When the butler heard this, he immediately leaned down and replied respectfully: "Yes, Your Highness!" ”

After the housekeeper left, Zhu Zaizhen was the only one left in the room, only to see him clenching his fists and muttering to himself silently: "Hmph, Yan Song, no matter what, you must pay the price for the previous betrayal!" ”

……

In the next few days, the government and the opposition were calm, and there was not even the slightest wave, and everyone was holding their breath, quietly waiting for a news.

Although it was September, the weather did not cool down much, and as the evening approached, the sun had begun to disappear and the sky was gradually darkening.

Forbidden City, Cabinet.

At this moment, although it was time to go down, everyone in the cabinet had no intention of leaving, and they were still reviewing the notes in their hands.

But it is clear that their minds are not focused on the music in front of them.

Most of their attention was on the door of the cabinet.

Not long ago, there was gossip from the palace, saying that His Majesty had chosen a name for the child in the womb of the imperial concubine Shen.

Soon after this, news soon spread that it was the day when the imperial concubine was about to give birth, just in the past few days.

As soon as this news came out, all the civil and military officials in the DPRK and China were looking forward to it, and even the cabinet was no exception.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside the cabinet, and after a while, I saw a Xu official hurrying into the cabinet.

Seeing this, Xu Jie didn't care about the unfinished notes in his hand, so he suddenly got up from the seat and asked, "What's the situation, is it the concubine Niangniang'......s side?"

After Xu Jie, Hu Zongxian on the side also looked at the official and asked, "Is there any news from the concubine Niangniang?" ”

After perceiving the gazes of everyone falling on him, the official couldn't help but panic, and immediately bowed to the ground and reported carefully.

"Gift...... Yu Ge Lao, according to ...... It is said that not long ago, His Majesty personally sent people to King Yu's Mansion and King Jing's Mansion! ”

After everyone learned the news from the mouth of the official, their faces were full of excitement that they couldn't hide, after all, this matter was a great good thing for everyone.

Then, I saw Gao Gong suppress all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, stood up, faced everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Judging from the current situation, most of them are on the side of the concubine, and they are about to give birth!" ”

Gao Gong paused for a moment when he said this, and then continued: "Otherwise, Your Majesty would not have sent someone to invite His Royal Highness King Yu and His Royal Highness King Jing at this time!" ”

Gao Gong's statement was quickly unanimously agreed by everyone present, after all, judging from the current situation, this news has a high degree of credibility.

Although Zhang Juzheng's face on the side was as usual, judging from the slightly trembling hand he hid in his sleeve, his heart was not calm.

At this moment, Zhang Juzheng was raising his head to look at the scenery in the distance, and secretly prayed in his heart: "This child in the belly of the Imperial Concubine Shen must be a boy!" ”

Thinking of this, Zhang Juzheng's heart couldn't help but give birth to a trace of expectation.

Gradually, it was getting late and late, and orange candles lit up in the cabinet, in addition, the six ministries of the Ming Dynasty were also brightly lit.

On the other side, on the other side of the British Mansion, the same situation is the same.

At this moment, the hall of the British Mansion is used to entertain guests.

Zhang Rong, the Duke of Chengguo, Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Dingguo, Xu Yande, and a number of clans and nobles all stared at the door, waiting for the latest news.

Even the British Gong Zhang Rong, who has always been old-fashioned, was excited at the moment, and kept pacing back and forth in the room.

Seeing this, Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Chengguo on the side, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, then looked in the direction where Zhang Rong was, and said comfortingly: "British Duke, you better sit down first, I am dizzy!" ”

When Zhu Xizhong's words fell, Xu Yande, the Duke of Dingguo on the side, also stood up, and then added: "Yes, British Duke, you better sit down and rest for a while!" ”

When Zhang Rong heard this, a touch of embarrassment couldn't help but appear on his face, and after laughing twice, he sat back in his place.

After Zhang Rong sat back in his position, he sighed helplessly and said slowly: "Alas, as early as a few days ago, there was news in the palace that the imperial concubine Shen was about to give birth, but I saw ......"

When Xu Yande, the Duke of Dingguo on the side, heard this, he couldn't help but stroke his beard, and comforted him: "British Duke, you don't have to worry, haven't we already sent someone to find out the news, wait a little longer, there should be a result soon!" ”

At this moment, Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Chengguo on the side, seemed to have suddenly thought of something, faced everyone, and said in a low voice.

"By the way, I heard that recently, Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites are preparing for the canonization of the queen, and it is said that the festival book and treasure case have been placed in the Fengtian Temple right now!"

Zhu Xizhong's words fell, and the faces of everyone present were full of surprise that could not be concealed.

After all, since the death of Empress Fang, Jiajing has not been canonized as a queen again, and the position of queen has been vacant for many years.

"It's really expensive for a mother to have a son!"

At this moment, such an idea invariably appeared in the minds of many clans and nobles present.

But soon, everyone reacted, if the imperial concubine Shen was canonized as the queen by His Majesty, then the child in her womb would become a veritable concubine!

At the moment, Jiajing's body is quite tough, and he can definitely support this child to grow up smoothly, that is to say, if the child in the imperial concubine's belly is a boy, then he will have a great possibility to become the prince of the Ming Dynasty!

Just as everyone's thoughts were rushing, they heard a rush of footsteps outside the door, and after a while, they saw the butler of the British Mansion, panting and running in, reporting breathlessly.

"Old ...... Sir, no...... Not long ago, His Majesty sent people to Yuwang's Mansion and Jingwang's Mansion respectively, and Yuwang and Jingwang also hurried to the palace in a sedan chair after receiving the news! ”

When the housekeeper's words fell, I saw Zhang Rong get up from the seat suddenly, because the news was too shocking, causing Zhang Rong's brain to shut down for a moment.

Then, I saw Zhang Rong react, facing everyone, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that the imperial concubine is about to give birth, otherwise, Your Majesty will not send someone to invite King Yu and King Jing!" ”

After this, I saw Zhang Rong's words change, and then continued: "Let's prepare immediately, and after the child in the belly of the Imperial Concubine Shen is successfully born, we will go to the palace and congratulate Your Majesty in person!" ”

……

Ganlu Palace, outside the bedroom of the imperial concubine Shen.

At this time, Jiajing was pacing back and forth outside with his hands behind his back, his face full of anxiety.

Since a few days ago, Jiajing learned that the day of the imperial concubine Shen's birth was approaching, so he simply lived in the Ganlu Palace to accompany the Shen family.

Until later today, the imperial concubine Shen suddenly felt unwell, Jiajing saw this situation and hurriedly called the imperial doctor, according to the imperial doctor's diagnosis, this is a sign of imminent childbirth.

After that, the imperial concubine Shen was sent into the room by the midwife, maids, etc., who rushed to hear the news.

At this moment, I saw Lu Fang walking quickly to Jiajing's side, bowing his head, and respectfully reporting: "Qi ...... Your Majesty, the slave maid has already sent someone to deliver the news, His Royal Highness King Yu and His Royal Highness King Jing are already on the way, and they must be able to arrive soon! ”

When Jiajing heard this, he came back to his senses and glanced at Lu Fang, who was slightly embarrassed at this time, and a layer of fine beads of sweat had already oozed from his forehead.

"Well, Lu Fang, you have worked hard, wait here with me!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and he replied in a deep voice.

Although Lu Fang has been with Jiajing for many years, he rarely sees such a helpless Jiajing.

On weekdays, no matter what Jiajing does, he always gives people a feeling that he has a pearl of wisdom in his hands and everything is under control.

But after thinking about it, Lu Fang was quickly relieved, after all, the current Jiajing is in his fifties, and he is an old man.

In the case that his two sons, King Yu and King Jing, are not angry, they will naturally have high hopes for this child.

That way, everything makes sense.

At this moment, the imperial concubine Shen's bedroom was pushed open, and a maid came out with a golden basin, and the hot water in the golden basin had already been stained red with blood.

Seeing this situation, Lu Fang didn't wait for Jiajing to give an order, and hurriedly stopped the maid and asked, "How is the situation of the concubine?" ”

When the maid heard this, she forcibly suppressed the panic in her heart, and after putting the golden basin in her hand aside, she came to Jiajing and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, everything is going well!" ”

When Lu Fang heard this, his face was full of excitement, and he saw him leaning down and respectfully reporting to Jiajing: "Your Majesty, did you hear it, everything went well!" ”

When Jiajing heard Lu Fang's words, he waved his hand, and joked with a smile: "Okay, I heard it, I'm not deaf yet!" ”

After this, I saw Jiajing turn around, look at the maid, and command as usual: "Okay, this is nothing for you, you continue to be busy!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When the maid heard this, after bowing to Jiajing, she immediately picked up the golden basin and walked away.

Lu Fang looked at the excitement on Jiajing's face, couldn't help lowering her head, and prayed secretly: "Concubine Niangniang, you must fight for it!" ”

At this moment, from the room of the imperial concubine Shen, there was a cry of a baby.

After Jiajing and Lu Fang heard this cry, they couldn't help but perk up, and after glancing at each other, they saw Jiajing retract his gaze and laugh loudly.

"Haha, it's born, it's born!"

Seeing this, Lu Fang immediately knelt on the ground with a 'plop', and said excitedly: "The slave is here, congratulations to Your Majesty!" ”

Hearing this, Jiajing nodded, and then personally helped Lu Fang up from the ground, and ordered: "Okay, get up, go with me to have a look!" ”

After that, I saw Lu Fang follow Jiajing's steps step by step and enter the bedroom of the imperial concubine Shen.

Soon after entering the room, Jiajing finally saw his child.

I saw the midwife greet her with a smile on her face, handed the child in her arms to Jiajing's hand, and said, "Congratulations to Your Majesty, mother and son are safe, this is a big fat boy!" ”

Jiajing took the child from the midwife's hand slightly awkwardly, and at this time, the newborn child, wrinkled, did not look good at all.

But Jiajing can clearly feel a sense of blood connection from this child's body.

Lu Fang, who was behind Jiajing, learned from the midwife that the child in the belly of the imperial concubine Shen was a big fat boy, and the heart that had been hanging all along, finally fell.

After that, I saw Jiajing holding the baby, came to the bed of the imperial concubine Shen, put the child next to the imperial concubine Shen, and said slowly: "Aifei, we have a child, and we have always worked hard for you!" ”

At this time, the Shen family, because she had just given birth to a child, was still in a state of prostration, her face was pale at the moment, and she responded with a smile: "Your Majesty, this little hard work of the concubine is no more than one-ten-thousandth of your Majesty." ”

Then, I saw Shen Shi looking at the child who had fallen into a deep sleep on the side, with a loving smile on his face.

At this moment, only Jiajing's voice sounded: "Aifei, do you remember the name I chose for this child before?" ”

When Shen heard Jiajing's words, he immediately spoke without thinking: "Of course the concubine remembers, it's called Zhu Zaiyuan!" ”

Hearing this, Jiajing withdrew his gaze from Shen's body, nodded, and said slowly: "Well, that's right, it's called Zhu Zaiyuan!" ”

After this, I saw Jiajing leaning down, lightly tapping on the forehead of the imperial concubine Shen, and then said: "Right now, the concubine has just given birth to a child, and it is the time when she is weak, so she should be good to live and recuperate, if you have any requirements, just mention it to me!" ”

When Shen heard Jiajing's words, a trace of reluctance flashed on his face, but then, he nodded and said cowardly: "The concubine understands that the concubine will take care of her body as soon as possible!" ”

Hearing this, Jiajing gently stroked Shen's hair, and comforted you: "Don't worry, I will come to see you from time to time, and when you are well-healed, I will officially canonize you as the queen!" ”

"Your Majesty...... Your Majesty, Your Minister...... Concubine ......"

Jiajing seemed to guess what Shen was thinking, waved his hand, and stopped Shen from continuing: "Okay, I understand that your first task now is to take good care of your body, understand?" ”

After hearing Jiajing's words full of concern, Shen couldn't help but feel a trace of warmth in his heart.

Then, I saw that Shen nodded quite firmly, and promised Jiajing: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the concubine will definitely take care of her body as soon as possible!" ”

"Well, rest well, I won't bother you!"

After Jiajing finished telling the Shen family, he turned around, looked at the maids and midwives in the room, and the imperial doctor who was waiting beside him, and spoke.

"I want to reward you again, and when I come down later, someone will take you to receive it!"

When everyone heard that there was a heavy reward, their faces were full of gratitude, and they quickly knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!" ”

When Jiajing heard this, he bowed his head slightly, and then added: "You have to take care of the imperial concubine next, if she is missing a hair, I will ask you, do you understand?" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After that, Jiajing did not stay in the room for too long, but took Lu Fang and left the bedroom of the imperial concubine Shen.

After walking out of the room, Lu Fang couldn't help but feel like he was in a different world, after all, everything in front of him made him feel unreal.

"I didn't expect that I, Lu Fang, would really be able to see this day, what a blessing for three lives!"

"The concubine is ...... No, the queen is really angry, she actually gave birth to a son for His Majesty, if nothing else, this child will become the prince of my Ming Dynasty in the future! ”

Just when Lu Fang was so emotional, he only heard Jiajing's voice ringing in his ears: "Lu Fang, without further ado, send someone to announce this news immediately!" ”

"In addition, if you order it down, all the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace this month will get an extra amount of money!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, he suddenly came back to his senses, leaned down, and responded in a deep voice: "Obey, Your Majesty!" ”

After responding, I saw Lu Fang beckoning casually, summoning the chief eunuch of Ganlu Palace who was waiting on the side, and commanded.

"Immediately report the news, and say that the concubine Niangniang has successfully given birth, and His Majesty has also chosen a name for her, called Zhu Zaiyuan!"

After finishing the order, I saw Lu Fang turn around, look at Jiajing, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, what do you think?" ”

When Jiajing heard this, he replied imperceptibly, nodded, and commanded: "Well, that's it!" ”

Seeing this, the chief eunuch of the Ganlu Palace had a look of joy on his face, leaned down, and respectfully responded: "Obey, Your Majesty!" ”

When Jiajing was instructing Lu Fang just now, the chief eunuch of Ganlu Palace was waiting not far away, so the conversation between Jiajing and Lu Fang fell into the ears of the chief eunuch word for word.

And for Lu Fang to be able to hand over such an important errand to himself, the heart of the chief eunuch of the Ganlu Palace was full of gratitude.

After that, I saw that the chief eunuch called a few more little eunuchs, whispered a few words in his ear, and then left quickly.

Seeing this, Jiajing withdrew his gaze, turned to look at Lu Fang, and then said, "Let's go, Lu Fang, take it along to meet those two sons who are not angry!" ”

When Lu Fang heard this, he immediately lowered his head and replied in a deep voice: "Yes, Your Majesty!" ”

After this, I saw Lu Fang follow Jiajing's steps step by step, marching towards the palace where King Yu and King Jing were waiting.

"Born, born, concubine Niangniang was born, it's a boy!"

"Good news, the noble concubine gave birth to a boy for His Majesty, his name is Zhu Zaiyuan!"

"The ...... of the concubine"

After Lu Fang sent someone to spread the news that the imperial concubine Shen had successfully given birth.

Soon, the news spread throughout the palace at a viral speed. (End of chapter)