The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 437: She Is Carrying the Emperor’s First Grandchild!

Chapter 437: She Is Carrying the Emperor’s First Grandchild!

Upon hearing that Chen Yuanzhu wanted to plead for Chen Xiang again, Ye Chengyan’s expression darkened.

"I’ve told you many times, this is an order from Father Emperor. I have no say in the matter!" He was filled with frustration. Originally, the Empress had only been assigned as the primary consort, with Rong Dongling added, which was already sufficient. It was his desire for Chen family’s influence that led him to add Chen Yuanzhu to the mix. But now, Chen Xiang had proved to be such a failure!

He had hoped that with the Emperor away from the capital, he could feign ignorance and protect Chen Xiang’s position. But the Emperor had swiftly removed Chen Xiang from office. These days, he was anxiously fearing that the Emperor might be displeased with him, and he regretted not handling Chen Xiang personally.

Chen Yuanzhu turned her head away, weeping softly, and then wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

"Your Highness, this is your first child, the Emperor’s eldest grandson. His maternal family has fallen; do you wish for him to face difficulties and be ridiculed in the future?"

She believed that a woman’s tears were highly effective. But to Ye Chengyan, who was already anxious and fearful, her tears were nothing but irritating.

His voice was cold: "Your father has likely been involved in corruption for years. Fortunately, the Imperial Physician discovered your pregnancy, or Father Emperor would have investigated your father thoroughly. This grace should be remembered, not used to coerce me with the child."

Chen Yuanzhu knew that her father’s escape from punishment was closely tied to her unborn child. She continued, "I am not threatening you, Your Highness. I just want you to think more about our child. When you inherit the throne in the future, he will be the Emperor’s eldest son. Have you not asked why the Emperor might not be willing to make an exception?"

She thought to herself that the Emperor’s lineage was sparse, so he would surely value her pregnancy highly. After all, she was carrying the first child of the Royal Heir and the Emperor’s first grandson!

Ye Chengyan looked at her with disgust. Sometimes he felt incredibly foolish, realizing that there were people even more clueless than him. It wasn’t that she was stupid; rather, she overestimated her position and didn’t fulfill her role as a supportive wife!

The Empress Dowager was different; though she was not adept at managing the household or keeping accounts, she could still make money through other means. Even the Ninth Prince had benefited from her influence.

"Previously, I shielded your father and didn’t punish him. Father Emperor’s leniency is already generous. Have you considered how this affects me? You’ve married into the Heir’s Palace and should prioritize its interests, not your own family’s honor." Ye Chengyan stood up, smoothing the folds of his robe. His brows were tightly knitted, revealing his irritation and frustration.

Chen Yuanzhu, hearing these harsh words, cried even more.

She sobbed, "I am wronged! Everything I’ve done is for you! My father’s crimes are not severe, but the Emperor... don’t you feel heartbroken? The Emperor is clearly favoring the Ninth Prince and his wife, and my father is your father-in-law. The Emperor hasn’t considered your face at all."

Ye Chengyan grew even angrier. His face darkened as if it might bleed ink. "You are a side consort, a concubine. How can your father be my father-in-law? Only the Royal Princess’s father is my father-in-law!"

"Your Highness..." Chen Yuanzhu was stunned.

Ye Chengyan paced back and forth, clearly extremely agitated. Since childhood, his greatest fear had not been his father but the Ninth Prince...

He glared at Chen Yuanzhu with a fierce look. Chen Yuanzhu was instantly terrified. Despite the heavy clothing, she felt a chill creeping up from her feet, spreading throughout her body.

She wanted to kneel and admit her mistakes but was too scared to move due to her fear.

"Someone, take this side consort, who doesn’t understand her place and speaks offensively, to Beihe Palace for reflection!" Ye Chengyan suddenly ordered.

"Your Highness!" Chen Yuanzhu’s face turned pale, her eyes wide open in shock.

The other palace servants were also alarmed and quickly knelt, begging Ye Chengyan to reconsider.

Ye Chengyan’s mind was made up. "Send her away immediately!"

The Ninth Prince’s black face was clearly due to his past protection of Chen Xiang. He now had to act decisively to show his uncle that he was reflecting and reforming.

Chen Yuanzhu hurriedly clung to Ye Chengyan’s leg. Her earlier pretense of crying was now genuine. "Your Highness, I am carrying your child. The pregnancy is still unstable; how can you bear to send me away? I know I was wrong. I won’t bring this up again, I promise."

Her tears smeared her carefully applied makeup, making her look rather unpleasant.

Ye Chengyan clenched his fists. Though he felt some sympathy, he was more concerned about angering his uncle and preserving his own safety. He could not afford to be lenient with others.

He turned his face away, his voice devoid of warmth: "I will send someone to take good care of you and the baby. Whether this child survives or not depends on your own fate."

Even if the child were to be safely born, he planned to have the Royal Princess raise it. The Heir’s Palace could no longer accommodate Chen Yuanzhu.

"Your Highness..." Chen Yuanzhu was dazed by the sudden turn of events, unable to comprehend why Ye Chengyan was so heartless.

An old maid approached and began to pull her away. These old maids were very strong, and Chen Yuanzhu could not resist. Moreover, her pregnancy was only two months along; she feared that resisting might harm the baby.

As long as the child was still alive, she might have a chance to return to the Heir’s Palace. The Emperor might not care, but the Empress surely would not stand by idly!

That day, Chen Yuanzhu was sent to Beihe Palace. It was now winter, and Beihe Palace was originally used as a summer retreat, so the winter cold there was severe.

The palace servants sent to attend to Chen Yuanzhu were naturally resentful. If Chen Yuanzhu hadn’t angered the Royal Heir and been expelled, they would never have come to this miserable place in winter.

But since Chen Yuanzhu was carrying the Royal Heir’s child, they had to be attentive and dare not neglect their duties.

Chen Yuanzhu spent money to send messages to Empress Xie. Soon after, the Empress Xie’s trusted maid arrived.

"Ma’am, greetings!" Chen Yuanzhu, having been at the temporary palace for only a few days, looked significantly thinner and had dark circles under her eyes. Her speech was a bit halting. "Did the Empress have any orders? I’m listening carefully."

The maid examined Chen Yuanzhu and said, "The Empress has no particular orders, just sent some miscarriage prevention medicine for you to take daily. Please take care of yourself."

Chen Yuanzhu was stunned, thinking she must have heard wrong. "What did you say? Just miscarriage prevention medicine? Didn’t the Empress order you to bring me back? I am carrying the child of the Royal Highness; how can I stay in such a wretched place!"

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