Chapter 973: Chapter 973 Everyone Wants to Have a Good Year_1 Chapter 973: Chapter 973 Everyone Wants to Have a Good Year_1 The Emperor shifted his plump body, pondered for a long while, then slowly said, “These days, I’ve been feeling unwell and indeed, I can’t handle this prayer ceremony.”

Jiang Ning suggested, “Emperor Father could let the Crown Prince handle it.”

The Crown Prince is certainly capable, but it’s not urgent at the moment.”

It’s not urgent?

Jiang Ning wished she could rush forward, grab his neck, and demand what matters are urgent in his eyes.

However, she couldn’t.

As she turned to leave, reluctant to give up, she looked at the three children, hoping that the emperor’s eldest grandson, Li Tingqian, would speak.

However, Li Tingqian didn’t seem to understand her intention and just knelt there with his head bowed.

Lingzi, with her big eyes, was looking around Crystal Frost Hall, clearly not interested in what her mother was saying.

Jangling Ning felt helpless, ready to persuade again, but then she saw her son, Wenzan, stand up.

Jiang Ning was a bit surprised, but she did not stop her son’s actions.

Wenzan straightened his little robe and said clearly and deliberately, “Grandfather Emperor, New Year is coming soon.”

The Emperor opened his eyes and looked at his little grandson with a gentle voice, “Yes, is Wenzan looking forward to the New Year?”

“Yes, it’s very exciting during New Year.” Wenzan nodded and continued, “My reading companion also likes New Year. The common people on the streets also like New Year. Everyone says that after a year’s hard work, it’s for a good New Year. I hope everyone has a good New Year.”

The Emperor suddenly laughed, “Yes, Wenzan is absolutely right. Everyone likes the New Year and wants to be fond of it. Princess Consort.”

Jiang Ning hurriedly answered, “Your son is here.”

“Take them out, help Concubine Shu with the affairs in the harem so that everyone in the palace can enjoy a good New Year.”

Jiang Ning understood the deep meaning of his words, accepted his order, and led the children out of Crystal Frost Hall.

Once they were outside, Jiang Ning asked Wenzan, “Who taught you to say those things?”

“My teacher.”

“You mean, Lin Shimo?” Jiang Ning knew that the only person the three children would call ‘teacher’ without any other title was Lin Shimo.

Wenzan nodded.

“Did he say exactly that?”

“Teacher said, children should say what children should say.”

“Humph.” Jiang Ning sneered in her mind, but she showed a smile to her child, “Your teacher is very smart, and you are very brave to speak in front of Grandfather Emperor.”

“Why not? Grandfather Emperor is very kind.”

Wenzan innocently replied.

Jiang Ning thought, indeed, the children have never seen the Emperor casually ordering executions, so naturally, they don’t fear him.

What interested Jiang Ning was that Lin Shimo unexpectedly predicted her actions, knew that she would take the children to see the Emperor, and even told them in advance what to say.

Lin Shimo has been here for a long time, and both Li Hongyuan and the Prince of Zhao have tried to seek his support and help.

But Lin Shimo spent his days teaching children to read and practice martial arts, showing no interest in joining the struggle for power.

Now, he made a rare display of taking a stance.

Could it be that he had decided to support the East Palace?

But why?

Jiang Ning was a bit puzzled.

The current situation was that the Prince of Zhao had defeated the Rourans and his prestige had reached its peak, and his popularity and support in the court were even soon surpassing the Crown Prince.

Even more importantly, the Emperor’s attitude towards the Crown Prince was vague, and he didn’t want the Crown Prince to hold the prayer ceremony, probably waiting for the Prince of Zhao to return.