Chapter 58 The Crown Prince Awakens

The day the imperial decree was announced, it caused a huge stir in the capital.

The position of the Crown Princess had long been coveted by the prominent families in the capital!

All the noble ladies that reached the age of seventeen and eighteen waiting for the position of the Crown Princess.

There were also many unmarried women hoping to catch the Crown Prince’s eye and soar to new heights.

Never did they expect that a mere daughter of a minister, who had been divorced and had children, would snatch this position.

Everyone was astonished!

Zhao Qing Qing was so angry that she couldn’t speak.

The Crown Prince, she had also thought, how good it would be if she could directly become the Crown Princess!

However, firstly, she couldn’t initially get close to the Crown Prince. After getting in touch with the Fifth Prince, she had seen the Crown Prince once through the Fifth Prince’s connections. She had even tried to seduce the Crown Prince, only to be harshly rebuked and slapped in the face by the Crown Prince…

Later, she met An Shaoyu, who was infatuated with her, which gave her some comfort.

So she firmly supported the Fifth Prince to bring down the Crown Prince!

But now, the Emperor actually wanted to appoint that woman, who even An Shaoyu didn’t want, as the Crown Princess!!

Filled with extreme resentment, she didn’t even feel like throwing things around anymore!!

After calming down for a while, Zhao Qing Qing finally regained her composure.

It didn’t matter, the Crown Prince was almost gone, a Crown Princess was just another step towards being a widow. When the Fifth Prince ascended the throne in the future, she would still have the upper hand.

The Anding Marquis family was not as optimistic. They gathered in the fushou hall, staring at each other in shock.

An Shaoyu’s eldest brother name An Shaochen, said, “There’s no need to worry too much. Now that the Crown Prince is still unconscious, he can’t threaten us in the future.”

An Shaoyu said, “But if the Crown Prince wakes up…”

Mr. Hou tone was not very good, “According to the palace’s information, Master Liao said that the Shu family is the Crown Prince’s destined match, which can resolve the Crown Prince’s crisis.”

The old lady sneered, “A divorced woman, still the Crown Prince’s destined match? If it weren’t for the  divorce from that Shu woman, she would still be our daughter-in-law.”

Wei Shi shook her head, “But they are already divorced!”

The old lady glared at Wei Shi, who fell silent.

But she felt somewhat relieved in her heart. She had always felt guilty towards Shu Xiangya before, but now, with Yuwan’s child having a good marriage, her guilt was somewhat alleviated.

The news spread throughout the capital, and everyone was discussing this matter.

“Have you heard? The former daughter of the Shu family who divorced from the Anding Marquis family was appointed by the Emperor to marry the Crown Prince?”

“Is such a thing possible?”

“They say it’s the Crown Prince’s destined match?”

“What a stroke of luck!”

…

In the Shu Mansion, there was not the joyous atmosphere that everyone had imagined.

Madam Shu worried, “If the Crown Prince doesn’t wake up…”

Shu Jin Yi interrupted, “Don’t talk nonsense.”

Madam Shu rolled her eyes at Shu Shilang and chose not to pay attention to him.

Tang advised, “Mother, don’t you believe Master Liao? Master Liao said that if Sister marries the Crown Prince, it will help the Crown Prince overcome his crisis.”

Madam Shu sighed, “That’s what they say, but predictions aren’t always accurate. What if Master Liao is wrong this time?”

Seeing her mother’s concern, Shu Yuwan couldn’t help but smile and said, “Mother, there’s not much difference between being a widow now. If something were to happen, it would just be a change of location. If the Crown Prince is fine, then I will be the Crown Princess.”

Madam Shu thought about it and agreed.

Shu Yuyang said, “The imperial decree has been issued, there’s no turning back now. Prepare the dowry for Yuwan’s grand wedding.”

Shu Yuyang also looked helplessly at Shu Yuwan.

Shu Yuwan smiled, “I’m willing.”

“If truly saving the Crown Prince requires me to marry him, even if it’s a good thing like marrying the Crown Prince, or even if it means I have to die immediately, it’s not a big deal.”

“What nonsense are you talking about.”

Shu Yuwan chuckled. Saving the Crown Prince meant saving the Shu family!

Seeing Shu Yuwan’s lack of resistance, Madam Shu decided not to dwell on things that hadn’t happened yet.

“The Emperor didn’t specify the wedding date, but marrying into the royal family is extraordinary. I will start preparing for you now.”

“What about WenWenyue?”

Madam Shu looked at Shu Yuwan, wanting to know her daughter’s thoughts.

After a moment of contemplation, Shu Yuwan looked at Tang and Shu Yuyang, “Elder brother, sister-in-law, can wenWenyue be placed under your care?”

Madam Shu also thought it was a good idea and added, “That’s the best way. WenWenyue is not of royal blood after all. It might be inconvenient for her to go to the Palace. Moreover, WenWenyue has already been recorded in the Shu family genealogy. By transferring her to your names, she can stay by my side, and I will take care of her.”

Tang nodded, “Of course. If Mother finds it inconvenient, she can stay with me, and she can keep company with Qing.”

Madam Shu shook her head, “Keep her by my side. You still have a child in your belly, you won’t have the energy.”

Tang didn’t insist.

Thinking about the future separation from Wenyue, Shu Yuwan felt uneasy.

She had planned to accompany Wenyue for the rest of her life.

But she couldn’t bring Wenyue to the Palace, and she didn’t know what it would be like for her in the palace. What if she couldn’t protect Wenyue…

It was safer to stay in the Shu Mansion and be close to her mother.

Suppressing her reluctance, Shu Yuwan said, “Thank you, elder brother, sister-in-law.”

As they were talking, a maid came to report, “Madam, the Second Young Master has returned.”

Before the words had even settled, Shu Yucheng hurriedly walked in, greeted Shu Jin Yi and Madam Shu, and anxiously asked, “Father, Mother, Yuwan, is what they’re saying outside true?”

Shu Yucheng had heard his classmates discussing in the academy and quickly asked for leave to come back and clarify.

Seeing everyone nod at him, Shu Yucheng proudly said, “My sister is truly extraordinary!”

Then he asked, “But why hasn’t the Crown Prince woken up yet?”

…

In the Palace, after the Emperor issued the decree for the Crown Prince and Shu Yuwan to marry, he stayed by the Crown Prince’s bedside.

In the evening, the Emperor began to worry and called Master Liao. Master Liao calmly said, “Your Majesty, don’t worry. Tomorrow, this monk should return to the temple.”

“Are you saying the Crown Prince will wake up today?”

Master Liao nodded, “Exactly.”

“I’ll stay here with Your Majesty to wait.”

The Emperor had a chessboard brought and played chess with Master Liao, but it was evident that his mind was elsewhere. After a while, he would check on the Crown Prince.

In less than half an hour, the Crown Prince opened his eyes.

Ah Qing had been standing not far from the Crown Prince’s bed and was the first to notice. Excitedly, she shouted, “Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has awakened, the Crown Prince has awakened!”