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In the Prince's residence, Gu Yanran stood before Pei Zhirui and said, "Your Highness, everything has been taken care of. What should we do next?"
Pei Zhiqing had not yet returned, and Emperor Jing's cough was worsening. Gu Qingning was preoccupied with Gu Wanning's eye ailment, taking advantage of the current situation where no one knew his plans to eliminate everyone in one fell swoop. The Emperor had initially planned to name him as the crown prince, but upon learning of Pei Zhiqing's return, he immediately turned against him.
Pei Zhirui felt compelled to make a decisive move before Pei Zhiqing returned and seized the throne tonight! He could no longer wait. If he delayed until Pei Zhiqing returned to the capital, it would be too late.
Gu Yanran obediently replied. She understood that the most important thing at present was to ensure that all plans proceeded smoothly. Internally, she could hardly contain her excitement but maintained a composed demeanor as she said, "Your Highness, everything is ready. Soon we can trample Pei Zhiqing underfoot and make Gu Qingning call out to heaven in vain and earth unresponsive."
Pei Zhirui clenched his fists, his eyes filled with malice as he coldly declared, "I will make sure everyone knows that only this prince is fit to sit in that position."
After plotting so much, I must congratulate you on fulfilling your wishes tonight, my lord," Gu Yanran said with a smile, her lips curling up in delight at Pei Zhirui's joy. Once he ascended to the supreme position, her child would be the firstborn son. When she became empress, he would be the legitimate heir. Everything in the future would belong to her, and she would trample Gu Qingning beneath her feet.
Hearing such pleasing words made Pei Zhirui smile broadly as he pulled Gu Yanran into his embrace. "When that time comes, I will ensure my beloved becomes empress and revered by all."
Gu Yanran shyly smiled back. "As long as I can be with you, Your Highness, it doesn't matter whether I'm an empress or not."
Pei Zhirui cherished this quality in Gu Yanran. From the moment he saw her at the Duke Zhongyuan's residence, he knew she was considerate and understanding. Even when she made mistakes—whether they were her fault or not—she would rather suffer than let him feel any discomfort.
Gu Yanran was intelligent and resourceful; everything that could not be handled openly was managed under her name. This was why she could take charge of the household affairs as soon as she entered the residence.
She gazed affectionately at Pei Zhirui and said emotionally, "Your Highness, I have never wished for anything of my own; I am happy with whatever you give me."
Upon hearing this, Pei Zhirui felt a surge of desire and lifted Gu Yanran horizontally before placing her on the bed, kissing her lips passionately.
The room was filled with the warmth of spring, while the bright sunlight outside streamed in, almost blinding. In the various ministerial residences of the capital, nearly at the same time, a similar decree was issued.
The favored Consort An had suddenly fallen ill, prompting the summons of Princess Jingxing, Princess Ning, Gu Wanning—the legitimate second daughter of Marquis Zhongyuan—and the side consort of the second prince to enter the palace and attend to her sickness.
At the time the decree was announced, Gu Wanning's eye ailment had not yet fully healed, leaving her only able to see vague shapes. When the palace eunuch arrived, Shi Zimo had just been at the Marquis Zhongyuan's residence. He sensed something amiss and worriedly remarked, "Consort An has contracted a serious illness; calling you all to attend her may be a trap."
He suggested they make a trip to the Silver Sand Prince's residence to ascertain the situation. Shi Zimo suspected that such an urgent decree was unlikely to have come directly from Emperor Jing.
Silver Sand glanced at the eunuch not far away and nodded at Gu Wanning, saying, "It’s fine here; there’s nothing to worry about." Her eyesight had improved enough for her to see that Silver Sand was concerned for her, prompting her reassurance.
The eunuch waiting in the distance began to show signs of impatience. "Time is pressing, Miss Gu. How much longer will it be?"
"Please wait a moment; I just need to tidy up and I’ll be right there," Gu Wanning replied, thinking that if she could delay for a while longer, she would find an excuse to leave.
However, the eunuch blocked her path and said, "Miss Gu, please do not make it difficult for me."
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