Her Majesty Was Pregnant Before Entering the Palace

Now it was Jiang Ning's turn to be puzzled.

How did you know?

She was sure that Jiang Ruobai would not go to talk to the prince just after telling herself.

However, she soon figured it out.

Before Zhao Yuanjing could answer, she smiled and said, It seems that although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't care about the matter of the emperor's illegitimate son, he still cares about it in his heart.

Li Hongyuan drank the soup gracefully, and said calmly, Father entrusted the reception of the prince and princess of Silla to the Eastern Palace. Shouldn't I know a little bit more about it?

Admit it, you just care about Li You's return.

... Li Hongyuan put down the spoon, wiped his lips gracefully with a towel, and then looked at her calmly, You will only be satisfied if you insist on me admitting it. Then I will admit it.

Jiang Ning leaned over: How long have you known about this?

Li Hongyuan picked up the teacup: Which one are you talking about?

Don't drink tea right after eating, it's bad for your stomach. Jiang Ning took his teacup away, That's why Li You was caught by Silla.

It shouldn't be later than your father knew.

Since you already knew it, why didn't you do it?

What hand are you moving?

Of course... Jiang Ning made a gesture of wiping his neck.

Li Hongyuan looked at her: Are you addicted to killing?

It's a struggle, brother.

Li Hongyuan stood up, put his hands on the table, leaned over to look at her, and said softly: Jiang Xiaoqi, do you think Li You is powerful enough to pose a threat to me? Or am I too good-for-nothing to deal with even a prince of the county?

Jiang Ning leaned back on the back of the chair, kept a distance from his face, and said with a smile: I am naturally positive about the ability of His Highness the Crown Prince. But why not remove the potential threat in advance?

Li Hongyuan pondered seriously, and asked: What do you think is the chance that I will reach out to Silla, successfully kill Li You, and do it seamlessly, so that my father will never be able to find out? How much do you think?

Jiang Ning: ...70%?

Even if there is only a 10% chance of failure, I will not do it.

I didn't see it, you're pretty steady.

No. Li Hongyuan shook his finger lightly, My prince likes to take the moral high ground first when doing things. If someone harms me, I fight back. It's two different things from actively harming others.

He stood up straight and said with a smile: After all, I don't want to be a murderer to my brothers in the eyes of my father. I also don't want to be a cruel and vicious prince in the hearts of the officials and the common people.

Jiang Ning smiled dryly: That's true. As a prince, it is very important to have a good reputation.

No, as a human being, one needs to have a good reputation.

I don't care.

Yeah?

Li Hongyuan nodded slowly, Why don't I give you an inappropriate example?

tell me the story.

One day in the future, if I ascend the Great Treasure, I will face the matter of becoming a queen. Right? Li Hongyuan looked at her.

yes.

According to the rules of the ancestors, I must be the concubine, that is you. But if I dote on other women more in my heart, such as Li Yuanyuan, I want to make her the empress and let you take the concubine position?

Jiang Ning raised his eyebrows: Would you do that?

Maybe. Li Hongyuan was noncommittal, I can't completely decide on this matter. If you have a good reputation as a virtuous person, once I have this idea, there will naturally be countless ministers and scholars who will stand up to oppose it. But, if Do you have a bad reputation?