What a sin! The most handsome lazy man in the village married a crazy woman.

Chapter 296: Prince Xian Returns to Beijing

The next day, Ye Tang came back from the Da Si Nong Temple and heard about Gongsun Wan'er's affairs.

Her marriage to Su Minglang was settled, and the imperial decree granting the marriage had been delivered to the Su family.

Ye Tang raised his eyebrows. So Su Minglang has no lover, so he is willing to be a prince consort?

That night, Ye Tang received a letter sent by Ye Ping'an, saying that he had opened a new store in Xuzhou City.

A few days later, Xiao Jingxuan sent someone to deliver a message, saying that the Xiao clan members and Lei Biaotou were already on their way to the capital.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed.

Prince Xian returned to Beijing with his family.

Su Jing's family also came with him.

Prince Xian and Su Jing brought back the specialties of Tian'an Prefecture to Beijing this time, including the peppers and rice grown this year, and various handmade soaps, including both edible and daily necessities.

The first thing the two did when they arrived in Beijing was to change their clothes and go to the palace to meet the emperor.

Ye Tang happened to be in the palace accompanying the Queen Mother today.

Xiao Jingxuan had been away for a month and had no time to visit the empress dowager, so Ye Tang had to come for him.

The Queen Mother liked Ye Tang very much, but there was something wrong with her gaze towards Ye Tang at this moment: "Tang Tang, how long have you and Jing Xuan been married?"

Ye Tang was stunned: "More than two years."

She is also nineteen years old.

The Queen Mother looked at her belly and said, "It's been a long time. Why haven't you thought about it yet?"

Ye Tang paused, then suddenly understood what the Queen Mother meant, and said with a smile: "I've thought about it, we can prepare for pregnancy after the New Year, but the prince is too busy."

The Queen Mother's eyes lit up: "Are you really determined to have a child?"

She had asked Ye Tang and Xiao Jingxuan many times, and both of them said that they didn't want to have children too early and wanted to wait until the right time.

Ye Tang nodded: "I've thought about it."

She and Jamel Xiao are in a relationship where they can have children, and they are also at the right age.

The Queen Mother clapped her hands and said, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and catch that little bastard Jingxuan!"

Seeing her so excited, Ye Tang quickly comforted her: "Grandma, don't worry."

"How can I not be anxious? You have been married for so long, I want to hold my great-grandson."

She has several great-grandchildren, but no great-grandchildren.

The Queen Mother asked, "How are you?"

Ye Tang patted his chest and said, "Very good."

The Queen Mother held her hand and said, "Don't clap it. If you clap it flat, my great-grandson will starve."

As the two were talking, Princess Xian came over.

"Grandmother!" Princess Xian shouted happily as she came in, "It's been more than two years since we last met. I miss you so much!"

The Queen Mother and Ye Tang looked in the direction of the sound and were both stunned.

Princess Xian's belly was bulging and she was actually pregnant.

"Oh my, my eighth grandson's wife!" The Queen Mother cried out in surprise and asked the palace maid to help her walk over: "How many months have you been pregnant?"

Ye Tang was also surprised: "Eighth cousin, the letter you sent did not mention that you were pregnant, and you did not reveal anything at all. You hid it really well."

Qin Jinhua came over with the help of her maid and said with a smile, "Didn't I want to give you a surprise?"

She smiled at the Queen Mother and said, "Grandmother, do you like this surprise?"

The Queen Mother was delighted: "I like it, I like it very much, come on, come and sit down."

After they sat down, Qin Jinhua said, "I'm five months pregnant now. The doctor said I'm fine and the baby is well behaved. Although I'm a little tired carrying him, he eats well and sleeps well, and he's not picky about food."

The Queen Mother asked, "Does the Emperor know about this?"

Qin Jinhua smiled and said, "Father should know by now."

Qin Jinhua said to Ye Tang, "We saw Ping An when we passed through Xuzhou City on the way back to Beijing. This kid is really getting more and more promising. He has also grown taller and more handsome."

Ye Tang smiled and said, "He is growing taller, so the changes are great."

Qin Jinhua looked at her: "You haven't changed at all."

While they were chatting here, in the imperial study, Emperor Yuanwu was looking at the account book sent by Prince Xian, with an expression of joy that could not be concealed on his face.

"Good! Great! I never thought that such a wild place like Tian'an Prefecture could grow so many grain seeds." Emperor Yuanwu looked at Prince Xian with satisfaction: "You did not disappoint me."

Prince Xian said: "This is not the credit of this minister alone."

Emperor Yuanwu raised his hand and said, "Don't be modest. Father knows everything. Eighth Brother, I'm sure you already know about your brothers' affairs."

Prince Xian lowered his head and said, "I know."

Emperor Yuanwu looked at him and said, "I sent you to Tian'an Prefecture not to punish you, but to train you and test you. You have passed my test. The position of Crown Prince cannot remain vacant forever. You have made great contributions this time. Tomorrow morning, I will announce that you will be crowned Crown Prince."

He then looked at Su Jing and said, "Lord Su, you have made great contributions in assisting Prince Xian in managing Tian'an Prefecture. Now that you have returned to the capital, it is time for your official position to be promoted."

He continued, "Before you return to the capital, I have already arranged everything. You will listen to me at the court tomorrow morning."

Early morning the next day.

In front of all the civil and military officials, Emperor Yuanwu appointed Prince Xian as the Crown Prince and promoted Su Jing to the position of Minister of Works.

This news soon reached the ears of the deposed crown prince and the princes.

"What? Old Eighth has returned to the capital and has been named the Crown Prince?" The deposed Crown Prince was in disbelief and took two steps back in shock. "Impossible, impossible. Old Eighth is just a dandy prince. How can he be the Crown Prince?"

The guard kneeling in front of him said: "Prince Xian has brought the barren land of Tian'an back to life, so that the people in the city are no longer hungry, and he has also grown many rare things. Those things not only help the people live a good life, but also..."

Every word the guard said made the deposed prince feel heartbroken.

Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, "The village where Xiao Jingxuan and Ye Tang used to live is also in Tianan Prefecture, and Lao Ba was just driven to Tianan Prefecture. Could it be... this is Lao Ba's conspiracy?"

The prince figured out a lot of things: "Old Eight has known about Xiao Jingxuan's existence for a long time, so he went to Tian'an Mansion. Father sent Old Eight to Tian'an Mansion not to punish him, but to test him. The reason why father has been so ruthless during this period is all for Old Eight... Father is clearing all obstacles for Old Eight... Father really doesn't like me..."

The prince fell to the ground and looked at his hands: "My father doesn't want me anymore, and my mother doesn't want me anymore..."

"Why is this happening? I am the eldest son, the crown prince, and the heir to the throne, why are you treating me like this?"

"It was Old Eighth. He was the one who was causing trouble. He clearly said that he would not fight for the throne. He just wanted to be an idle prince. It turns out that those words he said were just to confuse me. He is a liar!"

"Gongsun Tianhua, I'm going to kill you!"

The prince's eyes became more and more crazy.

On the third day after Prince Xian and Su Jing returned to Beijing, Su Yanyun came to visit Ye Tang.

While the two were chatting, Su Yanyun suddenly asked, "Princess, you have been in the capital for so long, have you ever heard of Jiang Xiujie?"

Ye Tang was stunned and looked at her in surprise: "Don't you know yet?"

Su Yanyun looked confused.

Ye Tang added: "Jiang Xiujie is dead."

Su Yanyun was surprised: "What?"

Ye Tang smiled and said, "He is the second son-in-law of the former Minister of Works."