Prince Li and the six high Ministers had pretty much guessed the Emperor’s decision already. They just never expected the Emperor would settle the candidate for Crown Prince so quickly because in the last dozen years, the Emperor never made anyone Crown Prince formally before. Even if he seemed to treat certain princes with special expectations, the Emperor was more focused on grooming them and guarding against them. He wouldn’t announce any decisions ahead of time.
Prince Li and the Ministers all were very satisfied with Jing-wang. They actually had no objections to the Emperor making Jing-wang the next ruler. However, as loyal subjects, they can’t directly approve of this. A ruler’s heart was hard to fathom. Prince Li and the Ministers pondered back and forth before kneeling unanimously by chance and saying: “Your majesty is still young, please reconsider this carefully.”
The Emperor smiled but didn’t reply.
Before he had also thought that he was still young. After what had happened in the palace, it made him realize that his youth was no longer present. In face of Princess LangYa’s sudden strike, he actually had no resistance at all. This was a disgrace and also something that couldn’t be helped. Even though he had only been trapped for a moment, the opponent was too treacherous, impersonating someone that he had never imagined. After being detained and transported all over the place in such a wretched state, his old age had caught up with him. No matter how much he recuperated, his energy wouldn’t be able to return to before.
No matter how much he didn’t want to acknowledge it, people in ancient times passed away around 70 years old. According to this method of calculation, most of his life was over already. Who knows how many years were left in the future. The truth to Empress Xiao Hui and the 4th Prince’s deaths were also a huge blow to him.
He has already been the emperor for a very long time. In certain areas, he was completely powerless. Power and influence couldn’t be exchanged to bring back his deceased wife and son. Nor can it be exchanged for the passing of time. It was time to release the imperial power that he had grasped tightly in his hands for so long.
Previously, he had experimentally allowed Jing-wang to manage government affairs. He discovered that Jing-wang actually did pretty well. The Emperor was very satisfied and thought, since he had already decided on Jing-wang, why not just announce it early and release his power without regrets. He was in no mood to rule anyways. Having the Crown Prince take control was more official and legitimate. When Jing-wang ascends the throne in the future, it won’t be a chaotic mess either.
The Emperor only needed to ponder about this slightly and he was already looking ahead to the ascension of the next ruler. For a second, he was faintly stunned.
However, making Jing-wang the future ruler was something that was bound to happen sooner or later. The Emperor very quickly accepted it.
Prince Li and the Ministers beseeched several times, but the Emperor did not change his mind. Prince Li and the Ministers finally expressed that they will do their best to support all of the Emperor’s decisions.
Next, the Emperor ordered Prince Li to read to everyone the well prepared imperial decree during morning court, to formally make Jing-wang the Crown Prince.
The Emperor didn’t warn Jing-wang ahead of time about. Jing-wang never expected that on a rather usual looking morning in court, the Emperor made him the Crown Prince. Jing-wang was stunned for quite a while. Then, under Prince Li’s repeated urging, Jing-wang knelt down and thanked the Emperor in front of all of the government officials.
At this moment, he had a flurry of thoughts. When he refocused, he just finished kowtowing to the Emperor.
In order to publicly show how much importance he placed in Jing-wang, the Emperor proclaimed clear words of encouragement to the fresh, new Crown Prince and ordered all of the Ministers to help the Crown Prince quickly get familiar with the different affairs of each branch of the government and assist him in managing court affairs.
The ministry of rites received the imperial decree and immediately started preparing the crowning ceremony for the Crown Prince.
After the court was dispersed, the Emperor had the Crown Prince stay behind alone.
“TianChi, how do you feel?” The Emperor asked.
When Mu TianChi had gone to court this morning, everyone around still called him your highness Jing-wang. After the imperial decree was publicly announced, he became, “your highness Crown Prince“. This felt really too sudden. However, he couldn’t say this to the Emperor. Therefore, he only nodded his head in a complicated mood.
“…….do your best.” The Emperor patted him on the shoulder with a smile.
Actually the Emperor’s stomach was filled with words. He just didn’t know where to start.
Regarding this Crown Prince position. Regarding the father and son relationship that they had finally built after much difficulties.
The Emperor had heard that during the chaos with Princess LangYa, that Bao#1 had picked up his little slingshot and wanted to come save him.
In terms of this young child, the Emperor felt comforted, but also somewhat baffled why this little tiny child would show such bravery. Did he want the Emperor to reward him?
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When he asked Bao#1, Bao#1 couldn’t even explain it clearly himself. But Li Yu said: “You’re his grandpa. This should be expected.”
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Bao#1 was like this. Jing-wang was also the same. Although Jing-wang didn’t mention it himself, the Emperor was very clear. If Jing-wang didn’t save him that day and instead allowed him to be killed by Princess Langya, no one would blame Jing-wang. Jing-wang might have directly ascended the throne by now.
However, Jing-wang didn’t actually do that. This was also due to their father and son relationship.
The Emperor deliberated and then said something that he would have never said before.
“TianChi, if you don’t disappoint me, then I will also not disappoint you.”
The Crown Prince never imagined that the Emperor would trust him so absolutely. He also wanted to make an attempt, and slowly nodded his head.
“Oh right, there’s one more thing that I’ve been thinking about for a long time.” The Emperor kindly looked towards the Crown Prince. Since he was already the Crown Prince, the Emperor felt like there was no need to beat around the bush and said what he was thinking directly.
“Back then you got married at the West Frontier. I didn’t manage to attend. I still feel regretful. Therefore I’m thinking that after your crowning ceremony, I will organize another wedding for you and Taizi-fei…… TianChi, what do you think?”
Crown Prince: “……”
Jing Estate.
Prompted by a sudden whim, Li Yu was teaching Bao#1 how to write.
Don’t look at the fact that Bao#1 was only a little older than a year. He already can recognize a lot of words. The Emperor had specifically appointed a teacher for Bao#1. Everyday the teacher would assign Bao#1 homework, wanting Bao#1 to go home and practice writing.
Although Bao#1 was young, he’s the most studious baby in the Imperial Study. He always completed whatever the teacher assigned. When the other Baos returned from class, they’d go to sleep after eating some snacks. After Bao#1 slept a little, he would climb up himself and have Wang Xi carry him to the study to practice writing.
Normally he had teachers teaching him. The Emperor would often give him special attention. When his little soft hand grabbed the brush, he actually looked rather presentable by now. However, the words that he wrote still couldn’t be considered good looking.
However, this fact didn’t negatively impact Bao#1’s hardworking heart.
Li Yu originally was just incidentally passing by. He saw Bao#1 with his little butt raised in the air while writing, little chubby face scrunched up seriously. For some reason, Li Yu thought about hubby with the same kind of expression and suppressed his laughter so hard his belly hurt.
Then after taking a glance at Bao#1’s words, Li Yu really laughed out loud.
Being laughed at by fish dad, Bao#1 pursed his lips so high up in a pout that they can be used to hang something.
“Bao#1, be good. Dad will teach you.” After Li Yu finished laughing at his son, he immediately remedied the situation. He carefully recalled how Jing-wang had taught him to write back then and felt all sweet in his heart. Li Yu imitated Jing-wang and wrapped his hand around Bao#1’s small soft hand, then started scribbling. As he wrote, he said: “Bao#1 can just follow along and write what dad wrote.”
Without any worries about side concubines lately, Li Yu felt much more carefree as he took care of his and the unborn child’s health. He also wrote super fast. After writing an entire page, he stopped to let Bao#1 appreciate it.
Bao#1 was originally very much looking forward to Li Yu’s words. The educated scholars all praised Jing-wang daddy’s calligraphy nonstop. Bao#1 felt like fish dad shouldn’t be that bad either. However, after fish dad guided him to write a page, Bao#1’s dream was shattered.
Fish dad’s writing wasn’t even as good as his. Bao#1, who felt like he’d been deceived, refused to have fish dad teach him how to write anymore.
However, fish dad’s hands were itchy and he was totally unaware. He still wanted to continue teaching Bao#1 how to write. Bao#1 ended up turning his body around and pointing his little butt at fish dad, determined to express his defiance.
Li Yu, who suddenly discovered that he’s been disdained by his son: “…….”
Fish’s dictionary didn’t contain the word ‘disdain.’
Li Yu scoffed coldly and tossed Bao#1’s brush aside as he got ready to lecture this fish baby who dared to disdain his own dad.
Realizing that things weren’t going well, Bao#1 swiftly slid off the table, spread open his little short legs and got ready to run.
Li Yu pounced over and forcibly picked Bao#1 up. Huffing hot air into his palms, he started to tickle Bao#1.
Bao#1 giggled and laughed loudly. The adult and kid were just having great fun when Wang Xi suddenly dashed over rapidly. Holding onto the door frame and taking a few huge inhales to catch his breath first, Wang Xi said ecstatically: “Wangfei, great… tremendous news– the Emperor made his highness into the Crown Prince!”
Li Yu:!!!
No way, just like this?
He thought that the Emperor still wanted to wait a bit, at least one or two years, at most five years. The Emperor was very concerned with power and position after all. Perhaps he might have tested Jing-wang some more. Last time he made Jing-wang go to the West Frontier; perhaps next time, it would have been the Southern Borders. Who would have imagined that the Emperor would directly make him the Crown Prince…….
Alright. The Emperor had Jing-wang manage government affairs for him constantly before. Li Yu pretty much figured out a bit of the Emperor’s heart already.
The Jing-wang in the novel didn’t actually become the Crown Prince. However, his hubby managed to do it.
Although it didn’t count as ascending the throne yet, it was already very close to that position.
Li Yu’s eyes felt somewhat wet, but it was because of happiness for his hubby. He was just thinking about how to celebrate once Jing-wang returned to the estate when Wang Xi said: “Since his highness was made the Crown Prince, then you’re now Taizi-fei. The Imperial Decree will be arriving soon. The Emperor also said that after the Crowning ceremony, he wanted to personally set up a wedding for you and his highness…….”
Li Yu: “…………………………”
Li Yu originally felt very happy. Hearing these words, he immediately became terrified. No way. He already gave birth to four fish sons and also had a small sweetie pie in his stomach right now. He s-s-s-still n-needed to get married?
“What did his highness say to this?” Li Yu had hoped that hubby would decline. Getting married with a big stomach was a bit embarrassing. And plus, they’ve technically consummated the marriage twice already. Not to mention, they already had a big wedding. Having another one seemed a bit weird.
“His highness……” Wang Xi was just about to answer when he saw the main character entering the door from the corner of his eyes. Wang-gonggong changed his words with a smile: “You’ll know by asking him yourself.”
Lately, Wang Xi has gotten even better at understanding his master and acting accordingly. As soon as the Master returned, Wang-gonggong would immediately grab the little masters and leave.
“TianChi, you’re the Crown Prince now?” Li Yu became happy as soon as he saw hubby. Cupping his stomach, he walked over delightedly.
His lower abdomen has started to bulge faintly. Whenever Mu TianChi saw him walk, he’d worry and hastily have him stop. Walking over with big strides himself, he supported Li Yu with a hand and let him casually lean against him.
“Taizi-dianxia!” Li Yu smugly winked at him.
Mu TianChi was a bit reserved at first. However, Xiao Yu’s lively manner made him want to laugh.
Being made the Crown Prince was a huge step forward. He was very self-aware however, and knew that without Xiao Yu, he would have probably still been a mute wangye right now. Who knew who’d have this Crown Prince position instead.
“Xiao Yu, it’s all thanks to you. Really, thank you very much.” Jing-wang said.
The thing that he thought about most during morning court was this.
“En, en? Are you being modest right now? I already heard from Wang Xi. Congratulations, your highness……. I also heard that father wants to set up a wedding for us?” Li Yu recalled the size of the wedding ceremony at the West frontier, with the huge crowd of people all over. Immediately, it made him feel panicky inside.
Jing-wang thought Li Yu was dissatisfied and nervously held his hands: “Since it’ll inconvenience your health, I didn’t agree…… do you feel like I’m neglecting you here?”
“Really? Why would I!” Li Yu laughed. He was only thinking about it; but Jing-wang actually declined? Worthy of the man he fell in love with. Even when refusing something, they were telepathically connected.
Li Yu was just praising his man nonstop internally, praising delightfully, when his man said: “I already discussed with father. It’s not too late to do it after you finish giving birth and recuperate. I wouldn’t allow you to feel lacking.” Jing-wang looked towards Li Yu and promised With an extremely satisfied smile.
Li Yu: “……………………………….”
It’d still be held after he finished giving birth? What kind of refusal was this!
The JinJue Princess had said that after giving birth, you felt like an emptied out cloth bag. He was really terrified of getting married to hubby as a cloth bag……
Li Yu felt embarrassed, but seeing Jing-wang’s expression… Jing-wang seemed to like the idea a lot?
After all, they could consummate their marriage once again.
……. Forget it. Since the hubby liked it, then they can discuss it later.
Wasn’t it just sharing the nuptial cup? Wasn’t it just red bed sheets and blankets? Wasn’t it just wearing wedding outfits again? He was very familiar with wedding PLAY, if worse comes to worse, he can just lose some weight after giving birth?
Touching his not even very meaty waist, Li Yu slowly gained some anticipation towards the wedding.
Li Yu’s reaction towards his hubby turning into the Crown Prince seemed pretty normal.
However, the Crown Prince himself felt that his Taizi-fei was really very calm. Worthy of being a carp demon.
Unexpectedly, half way through the night, a situation occurred.
The soundly asleep and snoring fish woke up several times and shook the hubby awake frequently, asking impatiently: “TianChi, did you really become the Crown Prince?”
Mu TianChi nodded, losing track of how many times he had nodded his head by now. Patting Li Yu’s back, he embraced him.
So this fish wasn’t actually calm at all. Instead, his reaction was just very delayed.
Li -pregnant once, stupid for three years- Yu was so happy he could fly: My hubby is the Crown Prince ahahahahahahahaahah!
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They are so cuteeee
Li Yu with the delayed reactions 😂😂 At least we can prove Bao#4 comes by it honestly! 😂
Me: look at Li Yu
Me: look at Bao #4
Me: … blood is not a water, you know
Thank you for your translation 💙💙💙💙💙
Now we know who Bao#4 takes after
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YESSSSSSSSSSSS— We’ve come so far!
The random dancing fish.gif is so funny lol 🤣
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thanks for the chapter!
Ah this is so cute!! Thanks for the chapters!!
Thank You for the chapter (ꈍ꒳ꈍ)❤
Happy fish dance, stunned fish, happy fish dance….hahahahaha! Thanks for the chapter 🤣❤️🐟
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He deserves it, he lived all his life being looked down upon because of a mutism he didn’t even have, he deserves all the love in the world 🤍