Chapter 1597: Chapter 1590: Teach Her How to Be an Empress

"Shunshun..." Rong Yun’s pale and frail face pressed against Qin Yu’s little cheek, smelling the milky scent from him, and her sorrow eased a bit.

"I have chosen to name him Qin Yu. As for his nickname... let’s go with your choice, Shunshun," Qin Muyan said as he stroked her head, his eyes filled with affection.

"Why name him Qin Yu?" Rong Yun sniffled, "Just call him Shunshun. I hope he can have a smooth and trouble-free life, without any disasters."

"Silly girl!" Qin Muyan tapped her nose tip, "Born as the Crown Prince, how could his life be that easy? The character ’Yu’ implies brightness and hope. He is my hope and the hope of the Great Wei Dynasty. I have already decreed him as the Crown Prince. The ceremony for his investiture will be held at the same time as your enthronement as the empress, but..."

Qin Muyan leaned down, lying next to Rong Yun, softening his voice, "The court physician said that your postnatal recovery is severe; you need at least two months of rest. I’ve postponed your enthronement ceremony until after your full confinement is over when your health will be better."

Rong Yun had no interest in any of this. She only asked, "Qin Muyan, is my mother and brother really dead? Did you know about this already?"

The palace maid who reported to her and then committed suicide was indeed from Beiling City, but traveling from Beiling to the Great Wei Dynasty takes time. Her journey from the imperial palace of Beiling was at least a month ago. This meant that her mother and brother already met with disaster before she returned to Wei Palace.

And she had received no news whatsoever.

There was only one possibility: Qin Muyan had concealed it from her.

Qin Muyan’s hand that was in the air paused momentarily before settling on the child, patting him gently, "During the war, I sought aid from Beiling but received no response for a long time. Later, I was informed... there was an internal upheaval in Beiling’s Imperial family. Prince Rong Qing seized the royal court and ascended the throne. Your mother and brother likely died during the palace coup."

The changing of state affairs, the transfer of imperial power—he was all too familiar with the bloodshed and sacrifices involved.

He, too, had lost his brother, sister-in-law, and imperial grandmother.

Rong Yun curled up, her body contracting into a ball, her eyes brimming with tears, "Why... why is it so terrifying?"

The throne, the empress’s position, is power really that important?

Her relatives, Qin Muyan’s relatives, one after another, went to their deaths!

For now, having given birth to the child, she had found temporary peace.

But what about the future?𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Qin Muyan, as an empress, must one possess schemes, be calculative, decisive and brave, just like my sister-in-law, capable of defending the imperial city?" Rong Yun asked, trembling.

Qin Muyan, gripping her hand, said firmly, "Yes, the responsibilities that come with the position of the empress are far greater than those of a Princess. The mother of a nation bears heavy burdens, requiring wisdom and resourcefulness. Jingjing... you must try harder."

In the future, there will be times when he cannot fully protect her.

If she remains as she was before... he fears it will be very difficult for both of them.

Rong Yun closed her eyes, afraid, her whispered murmurs drowned by the cries of the child, "I... can’t do it."

She feared bloodshed and killing, despised the endless scheming and treacherous plots.

All she wished for was a quiet life with her child.

For now, Zhi Luo Palace was just fine.

In Phoenix Perch Palace, Li Yunshu was almost driven to madness, but before she could lash out, she was soothed by the second wife of the Li family who had come to the palace.

Madam Li, the second wife, conveyed the words of old Duke Li to her, "Right now, you must keep your composure. Zhi Luo Palace is currently in favor, you must not provoke them again, and you must be respectful and courteous on the surface. Wait for the news from your grandfather!"

Li Yunshu’s eyes flashed with a keen light, "Grandpa... has he thought of a plan?"

"What kind of man is your grandfather? He helped the emperor conquer this world, how could he let Rong Yun, a person from Beiling City, take away your position as empress?" Madam Li spoke with a hint of pride in her eyes.

A smile suddenly appeared on Li Yunshu’s face. Before her mother left, she had given her a packet of powder, instructing her to find a way to contaminate Rong Yun with it, whether by adding it to her food or spreading it by scent, sprinkling it on her body was also an option.

Li Yunshu pondered for a moment. She was afraid that the food in Zhi Luo Palace was heavily guarded, making it difficult for Rong Yun to ingest, so she had to visit Rong Yun personally.

When Li Yunshu came to visit, Nanny Yan used Qin Muyan’s token to block her from entering.

However, Li Yunshu went to plead with Qin Muyan and, after he finished at the royal court, followed him to Zhi Luo Palace, and Nanny Yan could not stop her then.

Rong Yun disliked Li Yunshu, and it was almost written on her face. Upon seeing Li Yunshu, she pouted, "Get out!"

Li Yunshu knelt down in shock, "This concubine is frightened and does not know how she has offended the empress. Your Highness, please forgive me."

"I dislike you!"

Rong Yun rocked Shunshun’s baby crib in her hand, glaring unhappily at Li Yunshu.

She never had good intentions whenever she saw her.

"Jingjing, she’s just here to see you. Just accept her visit." Qin Muyan’s tone was a bit stern, carrying some pressure.

Rong Yun immediately pursed her lips, but she couldn’t argue with Qin Muyan either.

She allowed Li Yunshu to pay her respects, and then promptly ordered Nanny Yan to drive Li Yunshu out of the inner hall, not allowing her to stay within her sight.

Qin Muyan thought this was not good, but considering Rong Yun was still in her confinement period and feeling somewhat temperamental, he did not reprimand her.

But after Li Yunshu left, he sat beside Rong Yun and whispered, "After the ceremony to confer the title of empress, once you are formally established as empress, you cannot be so wilful anymore."

"But... Li Yunshu always wants to harm me, she even yelled at me, wanting to hit me." Rong Yun did not know martial arts, and Li Yunshu was taller and stronger than her, and she always felt afraid standing before her.

And towards her, Li Yunshu definitely wouldn’t have any feelings of respect or submission.

"Even so, she is still one of my consorts, I can’t banish her from the palace. Even if you cannot get along well with her, you also need to maintain appearances," Qin Muyan patiently explained to her again and again, even if she was reluctant to learn or listen, he never tired of saying it.

"Mm," Rong Yun responded mutedly.

Qin Muyan didn’t say much more. The child was hungry, and the two of them fed the baby together, coexisting affectionately and harmoniously like an ordinary couple.

Shunshun could sense that he was a cherished child, having already learned to laugh with his parents. This delighted Qin Muyan greatly; he couldn’t help but boast to his ministers in the royal court. His son was only so little but could already laugh.

The ministers all shared in his happiness.

Xie Qingyou accompanied Xie Qingyi to visit the palace, and they were fortunate enough to see Shunshun. Holding the child, he teased, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, Crown Prince, when you grow up and can drink alcohol, your uncle will take you out to enjoy life, roaming everywhere! The dancers of Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, the flower-carved wine of Mohuang Pavilion, are all much more satisfying than those in the palace!"

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