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Emperor Xiao Yan After the conversation with Chao Qinglan, he still felt a lingering worry in his heart. He realized that the Empress seemed to have an indescribable resistance to getting pregnant again, which left him feeling confused and anxious. In search of a solution, he decided to seek the opinions of his ministers.
One late night, Xiao Yan gathered a few of his most trusted ministers and began a tense and serious discussion in the study.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have a matter to discuss." Xiao Yan got straight to the point, his voice carrying a serious tone that could not be ignored.
The ministers exchanged glances, sensing the tension in the emperor's voice. They responded in unison, "Please command us, Your Majesty."
Xiao Yan sighed softly and said with a serious expression, "I have been married to the empress for many years, and we only have one daughter, Yuelan. I had hoped that the empress would bear me a son to inherit my throne, but she seems unenthusiastic about it. Do any of you ministers have a good plan?"
An old minister cautiously spoke up, "Your Majesty, if the empress has no intention, forcing the matter may not be wise. Your Majesty may consider other options."
"Any other way?" Xiao Yan frowned, clearly dissatisfied with this answer.
A young minister stepped forward cautiously and suggested, "Your Majesty, if the Queen Mother really does not want to, why not consider taking a concubine to seek offspring?"
Xiao Yan's face showed a hint of struggle. He knew that this approach might hurt Chao Qinglan's feelings, but for the sake of the country, he might have to make this choice.
"Establishing a concubine as a consort..." Xiao Yan repeated the proposal in a low voice, his eyes revealing deep struggle and reluctance.
The old minister saw the hesitation of the emperor and spoke up, "Your Majesty, this is a matter of great importance to the nation and also a long-term consideration for Liang Kindom. If the Empress truly cannot accept it, Your Majesty should not be too insistent."
During the discussion, a minister proposed a very bold and controversial suggestion, whispering, "Your Majesty, if all other methods prove ineffective, perhaps some relaxing substance could be secretly added to the Empress's drink. This might soften her attitude towards Your Majesty and make her willing to accept the matter of pregnancy."
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Yan fell into contemplation. He knew that this would be a form of deceit, even betrayal, to Chao Qinglan, but for the long-term interests of the country, he had to consider such extreme measures.
"Is this really appropriate?" Xiao Yan's eyes revealed hesitation and struggle. "Using such means, isn't it a great disrespect to the queen?"
The old minister immediately stood up to oppose: "Your Majesty, this approach is too risky. If the matter is exposed, it will not only be unfair to the queen, but also affect Your Majesty's wise and virtuous image."
However, the young minister insisted on his opinion: "Your Majesty, for the greater good, sometimes we need to take some risks. Of course, this is only a strategy to be considered in extreme circumstances."
Xiao Yan deeply furrowed his brow, feeling a profound inner conflict and struggle. He understood that this proposal could either resolve his worries or irreparably damage the emotional bond between him and Chao Qinglan.
After a long period of silence, Xiao Yan finally spoke slowly, "Let's set this matter aside for now. I need to ponder it further."
The ministers glanced at each other, knowing that the emperor was struggling with inner conflicts. They quietly withdrew, leaving Xiao Yan alone to ponder in the imperial study late at night.
Late at night, the light in the study was still bright. Emperor Xiao Yan sat alone at the large desk, with a Xiao Zhan expression and a deep struggle and contradiction in his eyes. At that moment, the minister who had boldly made a suggestion walked in again, holding a small package in his hand.
"Your Majesty, this is specially prepared by me for this matter," the minister said in a low voice, with a hint of hesitation on his face but determination in his eyes.
Xiao Yan Looking at the small package, waves of emotions surged in his heart. He reached out and took it, his eyes revealing complex feelings.
Seeing this, the minister explained softly, "Your Majesty, this medicine powder can relax the mind. If added to wine, it can have an effect. Of course, the decision is entirely up to Your Majesty. I am just offering a possible choice."
Xiao Yan's fingers gently pinched the bag of medicine powder, silent. His brow furrowed, as if struggling in an inner battle.
After a long time, he asked in a deep voice, "What are the side effects of this medicine powder?"
The minister was slightly taken aback, then replied, "Your Majesty, this medicine is harmless. It only relaxes the mind and makes it easier for people to accept closeness. Of course, it cannot solve the fundamental problem, it is only temporary assistance."
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, "Good, I understand. You may leave for now."
The minister bowed and left the study, leaving Xiao Yan to face this difficult choice alone.
Xiao Yan stared at the medicine powder on the table, feeling an intense internal struggle. He knew that using this medicine powder might temporarily solve the problem, but it would greatly test the trust and feelings between him and Chao Qinglan.
His fingers lightly touched the packet of medicine powder, his expression complex and inscrutable. He knew in his heart that this was not just a decision about his successor, but also a test of his role as a ruler, and a test of morality and ethics.
Late at night, Xiao Yan still sat alone in the study, deeply immersed in heavy contemplation. The medicine powder on the table shimmered faintly in the dim light, as if reminding him that every decision could bring unforeseeable consequences.
On such a night, Chao Qinglan tossed and turned in her palace, feeling increasingly uncertain about the future but unable to express it. Her heart was filled with worry and fear of the unknown, yet she didn't know how to convey her true feelings to Xiao Yan.
On this night of conflict and anxiety, Xiao Yan and Chao Qinglan each struggled with difficult thoughts and decisions in their hearts, and their destinies were quietly undergoing changes.
In the end, Xiao Yan let out a deep breath, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. He placed the packet of medicine powder into the nearby small drawer and gently closed it.
"No matter what, I cannot break my promise to Qinglan. I promised to wait for her, and I must keep my word," Xiao Yan muttered to himself, deep emotion showing in his eyes.
He stood up and looked out at the night sky through the window, making a decision in his heart. No matter how great the difficulties he faced, he was determined to respect Chao Qinglan and the emotional bond between them as a married couple.
That night, Xiao Yan went through a difficult inner struggle. But in the end, he chose to respect and trust, opting not to use any deceitful means to confront the conflicts and challenges between himself and Chao Qinglan.
When the first ray of morning light shone into the study, Xiao Yan's face revealed a slight smile of relief. No matter what the future holds, he will walk forward side by side with Chao Qinglan, facing everything together.
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