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Chapter 609: No True Love, All Calculation
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this is what I, as a grandmother, should do for my grandson."
The news that the fourth prince was about to get married quickly spread throughout the palace and outside.
When the queen heard the news, she clenched her fists so tightly that she didn't even notice that she was holding a hairpin. After a while, a stream of blood flowed down her white palm.
"My queen, be careful! The hairpin has cut your hand!" the nanny reminded with concern.
"The Emperor has agreed to the Fourth Prince's marriage! He is ready to completely abandon us mother and son. I am his first wife! How did he ask to marry me when he first arrived at the fiefdom!"
The queen's eyes were full of hatred.
At the beginning, the emperor was an unpopular prince and was granted a fiefdom at an early stage.
After arriving at his fiefdom, his life as a king was not easy.
He also wanted to maintain some contact with the dignitaries in the imperial capital, so he set his sights on her.
Because her family made a living by making tea, and although her father did not hold a high position in the government, he had contacts with the nobles in the imperial capital.
With his status as a king at that time, any wife he married would at least be the daughter of a county magistrate.
However, he took a fancy to her and made her his principal wife.
He said that one day, he saw her picking tea in the tea garden among the misty mountains. At just that one glance, he was sure that she would be his wife for life.
She thought that he was with her because he loved her at first sight.
She shouldn't have fallen in love with him at that time!
"He has never had any true feelings for me, it's all calculation!" The queen said angrily, and the strength in her hands increased a little.
"Your Majesty, please let go and don't hurt yourself." Regardless of her status, the nanny forcibly pried open the queen's hands.
The queen's palm was pierced by the sharp hairpin and blood kept flowing out.
"Quick, bring the medicine!" the nanny shouted.
The queen felt no pain at all; she was numb.
After applying the medicine, the nanny bandaged the wound and squatted down to look the queen in the eye.
"My queen, please don't hurt yourself like this. Hasn't the crown prince been appointed yet? It's just a marriage. Besides, that Miss Chang is just a concubine's daughter."
“So what if there is no crown prince now? The Fourth Prince can rely on this marriage to thrive in the court and secretly build up his own power. And when one day, the Emperor suddenly wants to appoint a crown prince, how many people will support him, and how many will support the Third Prince? Even if the Emperor appoints the Third Prince as the crown prince, the Fourth Prince will be the biggest threat to the Third Prince! The Third Prince can’t even keep his position as crown prince!” The Queen was shaking as she said this.
She has been trying to win over Ji Ling, but Ji Ling is a man who won't show his strength until he sees the rabbit! If Ji Ling knew the situation in the imperial capital, would he still support the third prince? "
The queen felt that her chances of winning were becoming increasingly slim.
The pressure of impending failure surged into her heart like a tidal wave, making her feel breathless.
"Empress, the Crown Prince's wife requests an audience." A voice sounded outside the door.
The queen took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then replied to the outside: "Let her in."
Ji Chuhe did not come empty-handed this time.
After she came in, she said to the outside, "Carry it in carefully, don't break it."
The queen looked at the things Ji Chuhe brought in with a look of surprise.
It is a square wooden frame that is more than one person tall.
A long silk ribbon was tied to each of the four wooden frames, which were then connected and tied in the middle. There were also several silk ribbons on top, but I didn't know what they were used for.
There are several small things like wheels installed under the wooden frame. With just a gentle push, the wooden frame can move forward like a car.
The queen had never seen anything so strange.
"Madam, what is this?" the Queen asked.
"Your Highness, I have been unwell these past few days and have been recuperating at home. I feel extremely empty when I am free, and suddenly I thought of a book I read when I was a child. The book is called "The Magic of Creation". There is a wooden frame in the book that can help children walk. It is very suitable for toddlers. It can not only prevent them from falling, but also allow adults to relax. I suddenly had an idea and thought of making one that adults can also use. Maybe it can help the third prince."
The queen walked forward and stroked the object.
"Empress, I'll ask someone to cover it up and show you how to use it." Ji Chuhe said and waved his hand.
A palace maid stood in the middle of the wooden frame.
Ji Chuhe tied the silk ribbon hanging on the wooden frame around her body.
The palace maid suddenly felt that her whole body was suspended by a very stable force, and every step she took was very easy. She tried to take two steps forward, and the entire rack slid forward easily with her movement.
The queen's eyes lit up when she saw this situation.
The third prince can only sit on a chair and be carried away.
She also thought about letting the third prince try to stand up.
However, the Third Prince needed something to support himself before he could stand up, and walking was impossible.
With this, the third prince tried to walk.
"Your Majesty, I have also read some medical books, and I vaguely remember that for those who cannot walk due to leg injuries, proper exercise is very helpful for recovery during the treatment process. Please accept my gift, Your Majesty."
The Queen really couldn’t understand Ji Chuhe anymore.
The saying kept coming back to my mind: If someone shows you kindness without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief.
But who can resist such thoughtful hospitality?
"Madam, you are so thoughtful. I will accept this gift. Someone, bring some snacks and prepare a pot of good tea. Madam, please sit down for a while. I will be right back."
"Okay." Ji Chuhe nodded.
The queen waved her hand and the eunuchs immediately carried the wooden frame down.
Ji Chuhe knew that the Queen couldn't wait to try it on the Third Prince.
She was not worried at all that the Third Prince would not be able to use this thing, because before sending it to the palace, she had already found someone with disabled legs to try it out.
Even if both legs are injured, as long as the legs are still there, the person can stand normally.
Those who only have one leg injured can also move more easily, especially when the injury is just beginning and the patient has not yet used crutches.
She also asked the local doctor, who said that this thing was a very good thing for people with leg injuries.
Not long after, the queen walked in with a happy look on her face.
Just now, the third prince stood up with the help of this thing!
Moreover, after this period of treatment, his leg seemed to have regained a little feeling. He could even control the injured leg and lift it slightly.
This little improvement can make the queen go crazy with joy!
"Madam Crown Prince, the thing you sent is very useful to the Third Prince! I really don't know how you came up with it!" The Queen walked up to Ji Chuhe and said with a smile on her face.