Phi-Fic Chapter 1237 Please Return
Chapter 1237 Please Return
Xiao Ling looked at Zhan Yan: "Uncle, go and invite them. I believe you can bring them all back!"
"Your humble servant obeys!" Zhan Yan replied with a complicated expression.
Without further delay, Xiao Ling immediately proclaimed the imperial edict of abdication to the world.
After doing all this, he fell into a coma again.
At this moment, Consort Chen's palace was brightly lit.
Her maidservant spoke up worriedly, "Your Highness, have you heard that the Emperor is going to abdicate the throne to Prince Li? How can he not consider your feelings? You haven't had your period this month. What if you are really pregnant with his child?"
Consort Chen squeezed her eyes shut; she had actually guessed this outcome long ago.
Since Xiao Ling has decided to abdicate the throne, she has no choice but to follow him.
As for the child in her womb, it would be fine for him to live a normal life.
She was tired of life in the palace; it was exhausting!
She solemnly instructed, "You must not tell anyone about my pregnancy, especially not to the Chen family. You must keep it a secret from them, otherwise, my father might do something drastic!"
The maid readily agreed, but immediately sent the message away.
As night fell, Grand Secretary Chen entered the palace to request an audience with the Emperor.
At this moment, Consort Chen was giving Xiao Ling, who had just woken up, medicine. She asked in confusion, "What is my father doing here?"
Xiao Ling greatly respected Grand Secretary Chen, so he summoned him in.
He first bowed respectfully, then spoke anxiously, "Your Majesty, I beg you to withdraw the imperial edict of abdication. My daughter is now pregnant with your child. How is she supposed to face this?"
Xiao Ling looked at Consort Chen in surprise, who was trembling violently with shock.
She quickly explained, "Your Majesty, I only just found out that I am over a month pregnant. I was worried about something going wrong, so I didn't tell you!"
A smile appeared between Xiao Ling's brows: "This is a joyous occasion. Heaven has truly been kind to me, allowing me to have an heir!"
Grand Secretary Chen then said, "Your Majesty, even for the sake of this child, you absolutely cannot abdicate the throne to Prince Li. I beg you to rescind your decree!"
Xiao Ling spoke indifferently: "Scholar Chen, I will not rescind the imperial decree of abdication just because the Consort is pregnant. Rest assured, I will make proper arrangements for her and will never let her and the child suffer the slightest grievance!"
Grand Secretary Chen did not expect him to be so stubborn. How could he hand over the throne to someone else?
This is ridiculous!
He anxiously advised, "Your Majesty, how can you face the late Emperor with such willful and reckless behavior?"
Xiao Ling retorted sarcastically, "Why can't I explain? This throne originally belonged to my great-uncle, but he gave it to my father. Now that I'm setting things right, is that not allowed?"
Grand Secretary Chen was speechless for a moment, then frowned and glared at Consort Chen.
Consort Chen quickly said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I will persuade him. I will take him away first!"
Xiao Ling didn't say anything, but simply closed his eyes.
Consort Chen led Grand Secretary Chen out of the palace and scolded him angrily: "Who gave you permission to enter the palace to see the Emperor without authorization?"
Grand Secretary Chen frowned and interrupted, "Why can't we find him? You're pregnant with the Emperor's child. Why would he abdicate the throne? Even if he's in poor health, he still has bloodlines!"
Consort Chen helplessly advised, "Father, the Emperor has already issued an imperial decree, and Marquis Zhanyi has already gone to welcome Prince Li back. There is no way to take it back now!"
Grand Scholar Chen said irritably, "Who said that? If he wants to take it back, he can definitely do so. At worst, we can just send someone to intercept Zhan Yan along the way!"
Consort Chen immediately warned, "You must not get involved in this matter. The Emperor is still recovering from his injuries, and his health is extremely poor. He cannot withstand the slightest stimulation!"
A cold glint flashed in Grand Secretary Chen's eyes; he wouldn't let this go so easily.
He wanted to get something for his nephew!
Without further hesitation, he went straight to the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence after leaving the palace.
At this moment, Lin Yiwan was preparing medicine for Xiao Ling's injuries. Although he was seriously injured, with proper rest, he should be able to live for a few more years.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside, and then Ling'er came in and said, "Madam, Grand Secretary Chen says he has important business to discuss with me!"
Lin Yiwan was stunned. She had never had any interaction with Grand Secretary Chen before. Why would he suddenly come to her door?
She rushed to the front hall with Ling'er and saw Grand Secretary Chen say with a solemn expression, "Madam, you must quickly send someone to stop Marquis Zhanyi from returning!"
Lin Yiwan asked, puzzled, "What does the Grand Secretary mean by this? My lord left the capital on the Emperor's orders!"
Grand Secretary Chen frowned and said, "When the Emperor issued the decree, he did not know that Consort Chen was pregnant, which is why he made the decision to abdicate the throne. Now he has his own bloodline!"
Lin Yiwan's heart stirred slightly. Chen Qiuyan was pregnant! This was a joyous occasion. In any case, Xiao Ling had at least left an heir.
She breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "It is a joyous occasion that Consort Chen is pregnant. If His Majesty wishes to withdraw the imperial decree, I will certainly send someone to stop the Marquis from returning. Grand Secretary Chen need not trouble himself!"
Grand Secretary Chen urged impatiently, "Send someone to stop him now. Although the Emperor has not yet issued an edict, it is a fact that Consort Chen is pregnant. How can he disregard his own bloodline and abdicate the throne to someone else?"
Lin Yiwan immediately understood that the Grand Scholar Chen in front of her had taken it upon himself to come to the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence, and that he must have run into a snag with Xiao Ling.
She asked calmly, "Grand Secretary Chen, do your words represent the Emperor?"
Grand Secretary Chen froze, stammering, "How can I represent the Emperor?"
Lin Yiwan lowered her eyes and chuckled softly: "Since you cannot represent the Emperor, why should I obey your orders?"
She almost blurted out, "Who do you think you are?"
Grand Secretary Chen's face turned pale and ashen. He argued through gritted teeth, "Although the Emperor has not given the order yet, he will eventually change his mind. Prince Li is your father. Can you bear to watch him make a wasted trip?"
Lin Yiwan said sparsely, "His Majesty was seriously injured, so it was only right for my father to return to the capital to visit him. It wasn't a wasted trip!"
"You!" Academician Chen was furious.
Lin Yiwan said without any politeness, "Someone, show them out!"
Grand Secretary Chen said angrily, "Lin Yiwan, you'll regret this one day. As long as I'm here, your father will never be able to seize the throne!"
Ling'er returned grumbling, "I never imagined that Consort Chen would have such a father. Wasn't the Chen family supposed to be full of noble and distinguished people? So this is what scholars are like?"
Lin Yiwan spoke cryptically, "It's all because of the throne. But he's right about one thing: the Emperor has a child, so the throne should indeed be inherited by the child in Consort Chen's womb!"
Ling'er asked worriedly, "Then will Madam send someone to stop the Marquis from coming back?"
Lin Yiwan shook her head: "No need, I'll go to the palace to sound out the Emperor and Consort Chen, and pack all the medicine for me!"
"Yes!" Ling'er agreed quickly.
Lin Yiwan brought Ling'er to the palace, where they saw Consort Chen kneeling beside Xiao Ling's sickbed, begging for forgiveness.