Crowned by the Treacherous Big Shot

When the Princely Heir of King Qin returned to the Southwest, he carried a child in his arms.

He eventually married the legitimate daughter of the Hu Family.

The legitimate daughter of the Hu Family was broad-minded and raised the child under her care, who is the current Your Majesty.

The Princely Heir of King Qin inherited the Prince Qin Mansion and became the old King Qin.

On his deathbed, he deliriously muttered that the Peace Lock originally came as a pair, and he was going to meet the other child.

These words were only heard by the people of the Hu Family.

And the Hu Family has been guarding this secret unto death.

In fact, the mention of the old King Qin's dying words was because the head of the Hu Family once held his hand while his mind was unclear, vowing to help him recover her so she could reunite with Your Majesty and her son.

The old King Qin believed him.

He left a handwritten letter, saying he would protect the Hu Family for life.

Their Death Exemption Token was owed to that woman.

Now, it is lost because of that woman too.

He was just very curious, after so many years, where did that woman hide?

Or should it be asked, where did the old King Qin settle her?

He didn't believe that the Hu Family hadn't secretly inquired about that woman's whereabouts, yet they hadn't found a single strand of her hair.

What kind of fierce woman could be so resolute?

And what kind of extraordinary woman made the old King Qin reminisce for a lifetime?

However, he thought, considering that woman's age, she was probably no longer in this world.

The old King Qin missed the chance, and Your Majesty too will never see his birth mother in this life.

Thinking of this, the elder of the Hu Family suddenly laughed.

Emperor Liang coldly asked, "Why are you laughing?"

The elder of the Hu Family laughed and said, "Your Majesty, I know you will not show mercy to the Hu Family. Even if I confess, you still won't spare the Hu Family."

Emperor Liang said, "So, have you gone mad?"

The elder of the Hu Family sarcastically said, "I am not mad. I just thought that Your Majesty also has irretrievable regrets, and I suddenly felt delighted. Our Hu Family truly did something remarkable, didn't we?"

Emperor Liang said casually, "Take him away!"

The elder of the Hu Family was dragged out of the Diligent Governance Hall by the Imperial Guard.

Eunuch Yu looked cautiously at Emperor Liang.

Having served Emperor Liang for many years, he could understand his intentions even with the smallest glance.

The words of the elder of the Hu Family truly hit the nail on Your Majesty's heart.

"Your Majesty."

"Leave."

"…Yes."

Eunuch Yu carefully placed the pair of peace charms back on the table and respectfully exited the study.

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After being thrown out of the Diligent Governance Hall, the elder of the Hu Family was kidnapped by Lu Yuan and under the oppressive power of the Great Traitor, was compelled to recount the origins of the Peace Lock once more.

In the carriage, Meng Qianqian realized, "So that's the truth."

Lu Yuan asked her, "Are you amazed that the royal grandfather was not the biological son of Empress Hu, or are you in awe of the Hu Family's audacity?"

"Both."

Meng Qianqian said, "But what I'm most curious about is, your great-grandmother is indeed an extraordinary woman."

"Great-grandmother?" Lu Yuan rarely used this term, "You mean great-grandmother?"

The word great-grandmother struck between them like a thunderbolt.

They looked at each other simultaneously.

In an instant, a certain idea flashed unexpectedly across their minds.

Both opened their mouths at the same time, only to stop simultaneously.

Meng Qianqian suppressed her excitement and said, "You go first."

Lu Yuan took a shallow breath and said, "You go first."

Meng Qianqian; "Shall we say it together?"

Lu Yuan; "Or we don't have to say it."

Meng Qianqian; "Are we going to say it or not?"

Lu Yuan; "Write it down."

Meng Qianqian; "Alright."

They each dipped their finger in tea and wrote a title on the table.

The words were different, but the identity was the same.

"How likely is it?"

Meng Qianqian asked.

"Very likely."

Lu Yuan said.

Meng Qianqian thought for a moment: "Should we tell the royal grandfather?"

Without hesitation, Lu Yuan snorted softly: "No, let him worry for two more days. He hit me!"

Meng Qianqian: "..."

...

Meng Qianqian remained in high spirits all along the way.

If they hadn't guessed wrong, then this trip to Liang Country would have been hugely rewarding.

Meng Qianqian's eyes curved with smiles, and her eyes were bright.

Lu Yuan snorted dismissively: "So happy? Is it necessary?"

Meng Qianqian asked in confusion: "Aren't you happy?"

Lu Yuan said aloofly: "What's there to be happy about?"

Meng Qianqian blinked at him without saying a word.

Suddenly, she grabbed his lapel, leaned close, kissed the corner of his lips, and softly asked:

"Now, are you happy?"

Lu Yuan maintained an icy face, but his ears turned red instantly.

"If you're still not happy."

Meng Qianqian took his large hand, gently placed it on her belly, and provocatively whispered in his ear, "Tonight…"

The warm breath tickled his ear, and a tingling sensation instantly spread throughout his body.

Knowing she was already pregnant, yet still teasing him like this, did she really think he was a righteous gentleman?

Lu Yuan even found his breathing chaotic.

His throat moved slightly, and he reached out to hold her tightly in his arms.

But unexpectedly, Meng Qianqian shot him a mischievous smile, lifted the curtain, and got out of the carriage.

Leaving Lu Yuan behind: "...!!"

The smile on Meng Qianqian's face deepened.

She went to Chen Long's courtyard.

First, to check on Chen Long's injuries, and second, to share this great news with him.

It felt like returning to childhood, always wanting to chatter away in front of her brother.

Meng Qianqian smiled.

Truly, she seemed to be living younger and younger.

She was informed upon arrival that Chen Long had been taken away by Madame Yan.

His injuries required herbal baths, and the Crown Prince had specially prepared an herbal pool for him.

Thus, she first returned to her own courtyard.

As she reached the entrance, she heard Tan'er and the little one's voice.

"Treasure Piggy, let Me have a bite."

Tan'er said to the little one.

"No."

Treasure Piggy mercilessly refused.

Tan'er stretched out a finger: "Just one bite! A tiny bite! There's still so much left after one small bite!"

Treasure Piggy looked down at its pocket and shook its head sternly: "Not many bites left."

Clutched his pocket tightly, adamant not to yield!

Tan'er pouted and thought it over, painfully handing out a candied hawthorn: "Trade for this!"

Treasure Piggy looked at the shiny candied hawthorn with a mouth-watering sound: "Three skewers."

Tan'er: "Three skewers are too many! Me only has one skewer!"

Treasure Piggy: "Write an IOU."

Tan'er: "..."

"Fine!"

Tan'er huffed, "You can read?"

Treasure Piggy pointed to Ban Xia who was drying herbs nearby, "Ban Xia can read."

Tan'er mumbled: "Tricking little kids isn't easy."

She truly craved Treasure Piggy's fried pastries and ultimately exchanged a skewer of candied hawthorn and an IOU for three red, round pastries.

She tasted one: "It's different from those in Great Zhou, Ban Xia, can you make them?"

Ban Xia replied seriously: "I made them just as Nanny Li taught me!"

Tan'er asked in feigned grievance: "How come I feel they're sticky?"

Ban Xia: "Miss Zhaozhao licked them."

Tan'er was taken aback: "Treasure Piggy!!!"