Chapter 289: Chapter 99 Insect Clan Toxin
The power Chen Yin granted Du Xixi placed her on an equal footing alongside him.
Perhaps Chen Yin, as the reigning Majesty, might suppress Du Xixi, but there was no doubt that they both enjoyed equally prestigious power, bearing the supreme titles of the Imperial Family. They would be the only two most precious imperial nobles of the entire Blue Star Empire.
From this moment on, Du Xixi’s identity was no longer the Empire Marshal’s Wife of the Blue Star Empire; she was now the rightful Empress, second only to His Majesty Chen Yin!
The suspicions in everyone’s hearts were confirmed, and their gazes towards Du Xixi changed repeatedly. Perhaps their initial respect was largely superficial, but at this moment, facing the Empress of a grand empire, everyone could only emit genuine respect from their hearts, expressing goodwill towards Du Xixi with various courteous smiles.
Du Xixi also, following etiquette, nodded slightly to accept all the blessings. Yet, in her heart, there was not the calmness and ease she showed; instead, there was an unspeakable worry.
Du Xixi had no grand ambitions. Having a kitchen to cook delicious food and a home as a haven was all Du Xixi hoped for.
She was willing to be the Empire Marshal’s Wife, high and removed from actual power, but she was unwilling to become the Empress, with great authority and under the scrutiny of all.
But the reason Chen Yin gave was something that neither Du Xixi, Ke Lian, nor Ke Xing could refuse.
As Du Xixi’s thoughts drifted, the heartfelt words Chen Yin had spoken seemed to echo in her ears once more: "What I want to discuss with you is actually related to Xixi and the two children..."
"You all know that my Chen Family has a rather unique spiritual talent that can only be exercised once in a lifetime. It’s fine not to use it, but if exercised, it causes great harm to our bodies." Du Xixi clearly remembered Chen Yin’s helpless expression at that time, and because Ke Xing, who wasn’t fully informed, was present, Chen Yin didn’t speak directly. "The most direct harm is that it’s very difficult to have descendants. The dwindling numbers in my Chen Family’s Imperial Family are partly for this reason."
"I have no mind for affairs, possibly living a life without marriage or children. The future belonging of the Empire’s Majesty’s position, if passed on to worthy talents, I would accept. But if it falls into the hands of unscrupulous individuals, I would feel ashamed toward the Chen Family ancestors."
Only then did Chen Yin lay his true intentions before Du Xixi and them: "Xixi and Ke Lian’s two children are smart and adorable. If I really die without leaving any heirs... it would be best if Yiyi and Er Er could become our Empire’s Majesty. I will make their positions legitimate."
Making the Empire the priority, this major issue was handed to the three adults, including Du Xixi, who had no excuses for rebuttal or refusal.
Thus, Du Xixi became the Empress of the Blue Star Empire, and Yiyi and Er Er, without knowing anything, became the first and second in line to the throne of the Blue Star Empire.
At least until Chen Yin leaves behind healthy children.
In fact, Chen Yin’s decision had long been foreshadowed. When sending out invitations before, Chen Yin had discreetly had people spread the related news. The golden embroidery on the attire worn by Du Xixi and Ke Lian this time was enough to prove everything.
The golden embroidery covering most of the fabric could only be used by the Imperial Family. Ke Lian, attending as Du Xixi’s family, naturally had golden embroidery as decoration on his double sleeves too.
After politely sending away the many who came forward to greet her, Chen Yin’s banquet was already more than halfway through. Seeing Ke Xing playing with the two children on the specially prepared cushions, Du Xixi and Ke Lian smiled reassuringly.
They did not go over to disturb, but stood together with Chen Yin, who had finally freed himself from the crowd.
This also served as a deterrent, letting everyone know that the relationship between Chen Yin and Du Xixi was good, and ensure that the few who remained indifferent to Du Xixi’s change in status came to terms with reality.
"Those old codgers will be in shock!" Chen Yin, in front of Du Xixi and Ke Lian, had no need to maintain a façade, shedding all pretense, and said with a mocking voice only the three of them could hear.
Though Chen Yin was the Majesty, and many of the courtiers were obedient and capable, working together for the development of the entire Empire, it was an impolite truth that there were still many courtiers who relied on their seniority and experience, always trying to control Chen Yin and limit his power.