Chapter 2069: Chapter 51: Eagerly Awaiting a Grandchild

With the passage of time, the triumphant news of the Beiyan Dajun spread everywhere, expanding their territory while the Nanyue Court fell into a state of panic. Prince Wei seized Little Jiangnan and declared himself emperor, leaving Nanyue with only the capital city, anticipating Beiyan’s inevitable attack.

This panic spread among the nobles and powerful people, with many officials secretly transferring or hiding assets, and quietly sending away young men in their families who had potential but were not conspicuous, just in case.

In the Nanyue Imperial Palace, tension ran high. The loss of the Shu region made Emperor Jiaping’s temper increasingly volatile, and the number of lingering spirits in the palace grew one by one.

Compared to Nanyue, Beiyan was a place of cheer and jubilation, with the unification of the nation seemingly within reach. How could one not be happy?

"Good, good, rewards, many rewards." Empress Dowager Mo beamed with excitement, pointing to the guards on the ground, happily granting rewards.

The guards thanked her joyfully, retreated with dignity.

"Imperial Grandmother, is it true that Aunt has really given birth to a little brother?" The young emperor of Beiyan looked at Empress Dowager Mo with a face full of joy.

Empress Dowager Mo’s eyes flashed quickly, smiling as she spoke, "Yes, are you happy, Emperor?"

The young emperor nodded, saying, "I wonder when Aunt and the others will return; I want to see my little brother too."

"They’ll come back once the nation is unified." Empress Dowager Mo’s gaze softened.

"Thanks to the hard work of Imperial Uncle and the others."

"Emperor, it’s time for your lessons." Empress Dowager Mo sought the eunuch attending him.

The young emperor glanced at the Shichen Chinese Time, and understandingly paid his respects before departing.

Empress Dowager Mo said to Nanny Shui, "Let’s return to Cining Palace as well."

Ah Jiu and his wife are both at war; court affairs are in the hands of the ministers, with her personally stabilizing the situation like a calming needle, creating harmony between ruler and ministers.

This is the last time for her to listen to affairs behind the curtain. Once the nation is unified, she can truly retire with accomplishments and hand over this entire burden to the younger generation, and she, would simply enjoy her grandchildren.

"Your Majesty, the corners of your mouth are about to reach your ears." Nanny Shui personally presented a cup of tea to Empress Dowager Mo.

Empress Dowager Mo received it, took a sip, and said, "Hearing that Ah Jiu has an heir, my heart is happier than hearing the unification of the nation."

"The prince and the others are destined for Wufu; having an heir was only a matter of time." Nanny Shui laughed, "But I didn’t expect it to come at this time."

Empress Dowager Mo said, "When it comes to children, it will happen naturally."

Nanny Shui said a few more playful words.

"Shui Xin, they’re still young and on the battlefield, do you think I should send someone to bring the child back? After all, Nanyue is in turmoil." Empress Dowager Mo hesitated and asked.

Nanny Shui said immediately, "Your Majesty, if I may suggest, do not bring him back. Firstly, the journey is long, and the young crown prince has just been born; he cannot endure the hardships of travel. Secondly, you mentioned Nanyue is in turmoil, and with the young crown prince’s high status, if Nanyue’s opportunists play foul, what would we do?"

Empress Dowager Mo’s expression turned stern: "You’re right, it’s just that my eagerness to see my grandson made me think poorly."

"You’ve acknowledged your eagerness to see your grandson, so it’s understandable." Nanny Shui chuckled, "You’ve waited so many years, what’s a little more time? Most of Nanyue’s territory is already in Beiyan’s hands; the prince and the others will return victorious soon!"

Empress Dowager Mo relaxed upon hearing this: "What you say is quite true. However, since I cannot bring him back, I must send some supplements..."

In the vast halls, the master and servant discussed sending gifts to Wufu and the others, laughter occasionally rang out, making the entire Cining Palace light-footed.

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