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In the past life, this child was indeed a prince, and it seemed the same in this lifetime.
“Then I’ll take your auspicious words.”
Not long after, the cries of the child could be heard from the room.
The female doctor carefully wrapped the baby before bringing him out. “Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Empress Dowager. It’s a little prince.”
Both the Emperor and the Empress Dowager were delighted. The Emperor looked at Su Yu and said, “Xiao Yu, from now on, you will be titled as Prince Yu.”
Su Yu was startled by the Emperor’s words, “Your Majesty, this won’t do.”
“If I say it’s fine, then it’s fine. Listen to me. After the Empress became pregnant, she has been frail. It was you and Xiao He who helped take care of the Empress and the child. You and Xiao He saved the child’s life. The position of a prince is well-deserved.” The Emperor’s words, though practical, were not without reason.
The empress dowager had mentioned many things about Wang Jinhe to the Emperor after her return.
She even wanted to recognize Wang Jinhe as an honorary daughter, and now, recognizing Su Yu as a brother would satisfy the Empress’s requirements.
“Xiao Yu, listen to the Emperor.” The Empress Dowager patted Su Yu’s arm and said, “As for Xiao He’s rewards, you can rest assured. They will come after the autumn harvest next year. It’s what Xiao He earned.”
“In the future, you can do whatever you want. No one will trouble you anymore. You don’t have to endure hardships for the sake of these people.”
The Empress Dowager’s words made Su Yu instantly understand the Emperor’s purpose. He was openly establishing himself as Su Yu’s support.
Su Yu took a deep breath. “Thank you, Royal Brother.”
Only then did the Emperor smile. “That’s more like it.”
At this moment, the Emperor turned to the female doctor. “How is the Empress? Is she okay?”
“Reporting to Your Majesty, the Empress has taken good care of her body in the past few months. After giving birth to the little prince, she hasn’t fainted from exhaustion. She’s currently in good spirits,” the female doctor respectfully replied.
The Emperor was completely reassured upon hearing this and finally had the time to look at his son.
Extending his arms to hold the child, the Emperor looked at the baby’s fair and tender little face in amazement. “Empress, look at how handsome our child is. Lele didn’t look this good when she was born.”
He remembered vividly that when the daughter with the Empress was born, her face was wrinkled and all red, not cute at all, resembling a little monkey. But now, his son turned out to be so handsome.
The Empress Dowager walked over and observed, “Indeed. It seems that the things Wang Jinhe sent have helped raise the child so well.”
“Father Emperor, I want to see my little brother.” Princess Changle, who was brought over by a palace maid, hurriedly ran over and said.
The Emperor squatted down, showing the child to Princess Changle. After she finished looking, Princess Changle exclaimed, “Father Emperor, my little brother is so good-looking, the most good-looking.”
“Father Emperor’s Changle is also very good-looking.” The empress dowager said. Princess Changle was well-educated by the Empress, and she was close to him. Moreover, she was very sensible and filial, liked by both the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
“Grandmother, do you think my brother is very good-looking?” After looking at her brother, Princess Changle held the Empress Dowager’s hand and showed off.
“Yes, Changle’s little brother is very good-looking. In the future, our Changle will be the older sister, and your Imperial Uncle’s family also has a younger brother. Can Changle protect both brothers? Is that okay? There’s also a six-year-old older brother.” The Empress Dowager affectionately touched Princess Changle’s head and said.
Princess Changle looked at the Empress Dowager in confusion, “Grandmother, Changle doesn’t have an Imperial Uncle.”
The Empress Dowager pointed at Su Yu and said, “This one will be your father’s Imperial brother from now on, also your little Imperial Uncle. Grandmother brought back eggs and strawberries for Changle before, all planted by your Imperial Aunt. They have a four-year-old younger brother, and when he comes, can Changle play with him? There’s also a six-year-old older brother.”
Changle nodded hastily, unafraid of the runway, and asked Su Yu in front of her, “The Empress said there are many fun things at the Imperial uncle’s residence. Can I go and play?”
“If your father, the Emperor, and the Empress agree. After the New Year, I will take you there.”
Changle hung her little head, “Father won’t agree for sure. He’s the worst.”
Accompanied by Changle’s tender voice and the crying of a newborn, everyone in the Empress’s sleeping palace was joyous.
When Ling Guifei gave birth to a son, there was no such honor.
“You can go and announce the news now.” The Emperor looked at those beside him and instructed them to spread the news.
When Ling Guifei heard the news from the palace maid, she broke her own nails in disbelief. “What did you say? The Empress gave birth to a Crown Prince? How is that possible?”
Thinking of these months when the Emperor suddenly forbade them from paying respects to the Empress and even not allowing them to see her, it turned out she was pregnant.
The delicate face of Ling Guifei twisted. The Emperor was ruthless, keeping the Empress’s pregnancy a secret just to deal with their family.
They only announced the news after the birth. If it were just a princess, it would be fine, but it happened to be a Crown Prince, which was very unfavorable to her and her son.
Xie Chen learned that the Empress gave birth to a Crown Prince, and his expression was also unpleasant. The Emperor had calculated deeply.
Originally, the Emperor planned to proclaim the Crown Prince now, but was stopped by Su Yu.
“Brother, don’t proclaim the Crown Prince now. If you trust me, when I go back, I will take the child with me.” Su Yu looked at the Emperor seriously.
Since the Emperor was willing to support him, then the Emperor’s affairs were his affairs.
“Take him away?” The Emperor frowned, looking at Su Yu, not understanding the meaning behind his words.
“If the Empress gives birth to a Crown Prince, the entire situation in the capital will undergo a major change. The Xie family wants the First Prince to become the heir, and the Second Prince is nothing but a living target. It’s very easy to quietly eliminate a child in the palace,” Su Yu said solemnly. “If he leaves with me, I will teach him to read and practice martial arts. In eight years, I will return to you an outstanding heir.”
Su Jiu looked at Su Yu in shock, wondering what he was up to.
“Xiao Yu…”
“You have indeed been hiding your abilities,” the Emperor observed Su Yu for a long time before speaking. “Is the Dandy Scholar you?”
Su Yu silently looked at the Emperor; there were things he could choose not to disclose.
The Dandy Scholar? Su Jiu also knew this person; he was exceptionally talented. When he learned about him, he regretted that such a capable person couldn’t enter the court. Now, this person turned out to be his brother? What had his brother been doing behind his back these years?
“Su Yu, I think we should have a good talk,” Su Jiu said through gritted teeth.
A person so talented, capable of being a prime minister, dared to engage in commerce.
He wanted to hit his brother, and no one should stop him.
“Su Jiu, dare you try hitting Xiao Yu?” The Emperor shot a sharp gaze at Su Jiu.
“…” Su Jiu felt helpless; this person was too much, and he had no choice but to reluctantly give up.
“Xiao Yu, I can entrust the child to you, but every year during the New Year, you must bring the child back. After the full hundred days, you can take the child away,” the Emperor considered for a moment and said seriously.
Su Yu, in order to help him, reveal the identity he had been hiding, naturally he believed in him as well.