in2ebook Chapter 381 3 Baptisms
Chapter 381 3 Baptisms
As for Song Muxue, the Sixth Prince requested for her to be made the Crown Princess because of her contribution in giving birth to the Emperor's eldest grandson.
Soon it was the day of the little grandson's third bath ceremony. Because of Emperor Qinglong's attitude, all the civil and military officials in the court, regardless of their faction, went to the Sixth Prince's residence to congratulate him.
Although the birth of the emperor's eldest grandson is indeed a great event that is celebrated by the whole world, and Song Muxue has indeed made great contributions, how can a woman with a completely ruined appearance be worthy of the identity of the sixth prince's wife?
Moreover, with the current situation developing, the Sixth Prince is likely to gain status through his son. The Sixth Prince's wife will be the future empress. How can Song Muxue, whose appearance is completely ruined, be the mother of the country?
But such doubts disappeared at the emperor's eldest grandson's third-day baptism ceremony.
Song Muxue, who was supposed to be in confinement after giving birth, appeared in front of everyone. Her appearance was not ruined at all. She looked even more beautiful and elegant than before. Her pitiful temperament easily aroused people's desire to protect her deep in their hearts.
What is even more rare is that she does not show any postpartum bloat at all, but instead looks as bright and charming as a young girl.
Such a Song Muxue naturally broke all the voices questioning her appearance.
However, amidst all the praise, some people still raised doubts. Even though there was nothing wrong with Song Muxue's appearance, she used to be Shen Zhikang's concubine. Just based on this fact, she could not be worthy of the identity of the Sixth Prince's wife.
However, in the Jin'an Dynasty, it was not a shameful thing for a woman to marry a second time. Although it was a bit special in the royal family, it was not unacceptable.
As a result, the third-day bathing ceremony was filled with praise for Song Muxue, which was extremely glorious.
The long-lost scenery made Song Muxue breathe a sigh of relief, and she was even more grateful for her decision to keep the child.
If she didn't have this child, it would be harder than climbing to the sky for her to turn things around.
only……
Looking at Ye Xuanrong, who was also the center of attention, Song Muxue felt no warmth in her heart.
She subconsciously touched her cheek, and the smooth and delicate touch still made her feel a little uncomfortable.
It is said that true friendship is tested in times of adversity. After experiencing disfigurement this time, she truly saw who was the one who truly loved her and was loyal to her.
Ye Xuan abandoned her even though her appearance was ruined, and didn't care at all that she was pregnant with his child. But after her appearance was restored, he loved her very much.
After all, what he liked was just her face, and it had nothing to do with her as a person.
Shen Zhikang was the only one who was always loyal to her. He stayed by her side even when her appearance was ruined, and even tried every possible way to help her restore her appearance.
Therefore, the only person who is truly worthy of her love is Shen Zhikang.
Everything now is for the purpose of making Shen Zhikang the powerful regent after he obtains the throne, just like in his previous life.
Thinking of this, she searched for Shen Zhikang in the crowd, but was disappointed in the end.
Under the current circumstances, it is indeed not appropriate to let anyone know that he has woken up. It will be more convenient to act in secret only when he is unconscious.
Although I understand it clearly in my heart, I still feel lost.
Just when she was feeling depressed, a maidservant beside her quietly slipped a note into her hand.
"Mr. Shen asked me to give it to the princess."
Shen Muxue's eyes lit up instantly. She found a corner and opened the note. After seeing the words on it, she immediately returned to the crowd and searched around, as if looking for someone.
Soon, her sight fell on an inconspicuous young man from aristocratic family, and he also looked at her.
Their eyes met, as if they were the only two people in the world.
"I will always be there for you."
Whenever she thought of the words written on the note, Song Muxue felt warm and happy.
So what if he became a eunuch? In her heart, he was more manly than Ye Xuanrong.
The third-day bathing ceremony was about to begin, and someone from the Sixth Prince's party was not afraid of provoking them: "Our Crown Prince and the eldest lady have not arrived for a long time. Are they dissatisfied that the Sixth Prince is the people's choice, or are they dissatisfied that the Emperor has a grandson?"
Once someone took the lead, naturally many people followed suit. Some of the originally neutral fence-sitters immediately switched sides after seeing that the Sixth Prince had someone to succeed him and won the emperor's favor. Ye Xuanrong's popularity rose unprecedentedly.
There were even voices in the court calling for a change of crown prince.
The emperor did not refute it, which shows that his heart was biased by the birth of his eldest grandson.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is not so intolerant that he cannot even tolerate the newly born little grandson!"
"Or is it that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is jealous of the Sixth Prince being able to have a child because of that injury?"
With this mentioned, the topic of how Ye Xuanqi released the false news that he was seriously injured and unable to move in order to cancel his engagement with Song Muxue was brought up again.
"If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is really seriously injured and has not recovered, then he should not occupy the position of crown prince. He must not become a sinner who will destroy the country and the people and leave no successor."
The implication was that Ye Xuanqi should voluntarily give up the position of crown prince.
Listening to these discussions, Ye Xuanrong felt relaxed, more relaxed than ever before.
This child is really his lucky star.
By the way, Song Muxue is also his lucky star.
Just as everyone was discussing this, the central figures of the discussion, Ye Xuanqi and Song Yunxi, finally appeared.
"It seems that the ministers in this court are just like gossipers, always enjoying talking about others behind their backs."
Song Yunxi swept the crowd with an unreserved cold gaze: "Your Highness, please be careful. You need to be more cautious when hiring people in the future. Don't hire those incompetent trash who like to gossip behind people's backs. They are simply stinky, don't you know?"
Ye Xuanqi smiled faintly and said, "What the eldest lady is reminding you is that people who are incompetent, talentless, and have bad morals are indeed unworthy of important positions."
No matter how dissatisfied or resentful they were, the two people in front of them were people whom none of them could afford to offend. Not to mention being scolded in a veiled way, even if they were slapped in the face, they would still have to greet them with a smile and put their faces closer.
After Ye Xuanqi took Song Yunxi's hand and sat down in public, he asked in a cold voice, "Why, hasn't the third-day bathing ceremony started yet?"
When Ye Xuanrong was about to speak, he was stopped by the guard beside him: "Your Highness, don't forget the Imperial Concubine's instructions."
Concubine Shen had warned him that he must be patient until he was absolutely sure of dethroning Ye Xuanqi from the throne of crown prince.
Ye Xuanrong could only suppress all his anger and said respectfully: "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, let the third bathing ceremony begin!"
He turned around and ordered, "Go and bring the emperor's eldest grandson here!"
His tone was full of pride and complacency, causing Song Yunxi to sneer: "If you don't know, you would think that he is the only man in the world who can have children, and everyone else is a cuckold raising children for others!"
All the men present were frowning.
Yes, they were all implied.