If the months match, then...
Thinking of Chu Yu and Yun Jinnian’s obvious but hidden affair, and now even having a child, the Emperor was instantly furious.
"Someone, summon Yun Chen!"
Although Yun Qi is more competent than Yun Chen, Yun Jinnian is ultimately Yun Qi’s legitimate daughter, and Yun Qi truly cares for Mrs. Han. Previously harsh on Yun Jinnian, now for Mrs. Han’s sake, Yun Qi would certainly not harm Yun Jinnian.
However, Yun Chen is different.
Soon, Yun Chen was summoned to the palace.
"Minister Yun Chen, pays respects to Your Majesty!"
The Emperor looked at Yun Chen, nodding slightly, "Rise, my dear subject!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"I want to ask you, my dear subject, how much do you know about Princess Yijia?" The Emperor asked directly.
Yun Chen, after a moment of shock, immediately understood, "Replying to Your Majesty, although Princess Yijia is my niece, I feel that she is very clever and highly scheming, and furthermore, she and the Prince Rui..."
Although it’s just a suspicion, Yun Chen felt it’s not impossible.
The Emperor’s disfavor towards Prince Rui is very evident.
And Yun Jinnian, he always felt like a venomous snake watching every move of the Yun Family, making him extraordinarily anxious and fearful.
If Yun Jinnian and Prince Rui are implicated together, with the Emperor dealing with it, it would then be of no concern to him.
Hearing this, the Emperor immediately sat up straight, asking in a deep voice, "Are you saying that Prince Rui and Princess Yijia..."
"I am only speculating, without conclusive evidence, but after Princess Yijia and Prince Rui returned from Nanjiang that year, there was always something different, and later when they went out again, Prince Rui was not in the Capital City. Today, there were rumors all over the streets that Prince Rui favored a woman outside the palace, and that woman is pregnant. I always felt that the child is most likely born from an illicit affair between Princess Yijia and Prince Rui..." Yun Chen said, suddenly kneeling on the ground, "I presume to speculate on Prince Rui’s affairs, begging Your Majesty’s forgiveness!"
The Emperor didn’t expect Yun Chen to think the same.
Nor did he blame him, "Stand up, discussing this matter in front of me is fine, but outside, one must be cautious in words and actions!"
The Emperor found Yun Chen respectful and remembered his past devoted assistance.
"Your three sons must have grown up?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, they’ve grown!"
"Hmm, bring them to the palace someday for me to see!"
When Yun Chen left the palace, his steps were unsteady.
The Emperor finally intended to elevate the Yun Family.
For years, because there was a clueless mother in the family, he dared not ask for any favor in front of the Emperor.
Now the Emperor remembered on his own, it’s really great.
Suddenly, Yun Chen felt full of energy again.
His whole demeanor changed as he walked.
Returning to the Yun Residence, Yun Chen was in a great mood, hurriedly calling his three sons to his side and giving them detailed instructions.
Yun Zhen, Yun Yi, and Yun Xuan all showed rare smiles, each determined to make their mark.
They aimed to rise above and not remain confined at home, worth nothing when they stepped outside.
This day was destined to be turbulent.
Mrs. Han heard the news in Qingjue Academy, her eyebrows slightly knitted, "Bai Que!"
"I feel as if the wind keeps blowing even though the trees want calm, as if a storm is brewing on the horizon!"
Bai Que’s eyes turned contemplative.
Mrs. Han quickly said, "Send a letter to my father immediately, asking him to send someone to Huguo Temple, and another letter to the Third Master, asking him to keep an eye on Yun Chen!"
In the Yun Family, if anyone is a hypocrite besides the three brothers Yun Zhen, it’s certainly Yun Chen!