Chapter 1708 - 620: The Female Lead Who Was Reversed (Part 9)_2

Chapter 1708: Chapter 620: The Female Lead Who Was Reversed (Part 9)_2

After all, he was the son he had cherished for nearly twenty years, his own flesh and blood. How could the Emperor not feel heartache?

"..." The Dean did not dare speak, pressing his forehead firmly against the bluestone floor.

Well, without an answer, it means acquiescence.

The Emperor felt somewhat despondent.

But immediately, he recalled Master Hui Tong’s words.

Lady He has a significant background. Prince Liang offended her, which is why he suffered a backlash.

So, if the Royal Family generously rewards Lady He, promotes her, and respects her, might there be a chance for some blessings to fall upon Prince Liang?!

After all, they are husband and wife. Lady He doesn’t know her own background, but as a woman, she should also wish for her husband’s recovery.

Moreover, they are united as one; Prince Liang and Lady He will prosper or suffer together.

Lady He desiring a better life still needs to place her hopes on Prince Liang.

"Someone, go and announce the decree, stating that Lady He has rendered exceptional care to Prince Liang. She is to be conferred the title of First-rank Princess Consort, awarded with a thousand gold taels and twenty-four rolls of tribute satin!"

The Emperor had made up his mind and instructed the eunuch by his side to declare the decree.

Regarding the Emperor’s decision, let alone the reactions within and outside the palace, even Consort Shu alone was displeased.

In theory, Lady He is her daughter-in-law. The Emperor rewarding Lady He is giving Prince Liang dignity, and it reflects well on her as the mother consort.

But, Consort Shu truly dislikes Lady He, this rustic countrywoman.

Especially now that her son is unconscious, with his life uncertain, His Majesty isn’t focusing on finding the Divine Doctor or experts to save her son but is eagerly bestowing honors upon Lady He.

Consort Shu felt utterly uncomfortable.

She didn’t acknowledge that the Emperor’s great rewards for Lady He were also for Prince Liang’s benefit.

It’s just like in ordinary families: if the son isn’t well, to win over the daughter-in-law’s loyalty to stay by the son’s side, the husband’s family will treat the daughter-in-law extraordinarily well!

Consort Shu:... Hmph, the Royal Family is not an ordinary family.

The Royal Family only knows of dismissing a wife, never of a woman causing a fuss to divorce and remarry!

Marry into the Royal Family, and unless a prince dismisses you, you’re part of the Royal Family for life, even in death!

Not to mention that her Erlang is just unconscious; even if he really, truly passed, Lady He must remain loyal to him for life.

So, Consort Shu felt confident, not at all fearing losing her daughter-in-law.

Not only would she not show goodwill or draw her in, but she also blamed Lady He for not taking good care of her son!

"Indeed, a rude and unworldly countrywoman who can’t even serve her husband properly!"

"My Erlang, how could you contract such a strange illness?"

"...when will you finally wake up!"

Consort Shu had a hard time persuading the Emperor to allow her out of the palace to visit her son.

Watching Prince Liang lying on the bed, she didn’t need ginger water to make tears fall like rain!

"Lady He! How on earth are you caring for Erlang?"

"He was perfectly fine, so why did he get injured?"

"And where is Jin Yu? Why haven’t I seen her?"

Consort Shu cried beside Prince Liang for a long time, her eyes slightly swollen.

Yet Prince Liang still had no reaction, as if he hadn’t heard his mother’s cries.

Seeing her perfectly fine son become like this, Consort Shu was both heartbroken and irritated. She directly vented her anger on her daughter-in-law.

"Reporting to Mother Consort, I, I also don’t know why Prince ended up like this!"

He Tiantian intentionally appeared timid, speaking cautiously.

"Prince just bumped into the bathtub, then, then—"

"And Jin Yu, she’s injured. I heard she accidentally twisted her waist!"

He Tiantian looked like a bullied little wife, timid and petty.

Consort Shu, seeing her, found it only an eyesore.

She disdainfully turned her eyes away, as if she had seen some trash.

"You know nothing, yet still claim to be the Princess Liang?"

"Go! Go kneel outside!"

Consort Shu issued the punishment in annoyance.

"...Yes!" He Tiantian pretended to be aggrieved and fearful, choking on her words as she agreed.

Then she turned around and was about to kneel outside.

Meanwhile, Consort Shu didn’t pay any attention to He Tiantian.

After giving her orders, she continued to watch over Prince Liang.

Seeing Prince Liang’s lips somewhat dry, she felt a deep pain.

For a moment, motherly affection surged, and she didn’t instruct the maids to do it but went to pour water for Prince Liang herself.

Outside, just as He Tiantian knelt down, her knees touched the ground—

Inside the room, just as Consort Shu took two steps towards the table to get the water cup, she suddenly tripped her left foot over her right.

Thud!

Consort Shu fell to the ground, her head hitting the corner of the table.

Consort Shu only saw a burst of golden light before her eyes, and then she fainted.