Zhao Liting said, "Your Majesty, I believe that Consort Shu should still be made Empress."

Most of the ministers agreed, saying, "We agree with what Lord Zhao said."

As soon as these ministers finished speaking, they were opposed by those who supported choosing an Empress after the birth of a prince.

"What if Consort Shu gives birth to a princess? What then?"

"His Majesty has not established an Empress for over a decade. What's a few more months of waiting?"

Their rebuttals left Zhao Liting and the others speechless.

Seeing victory within reach, Chen Xunqing and his supporters pressed their advantage, their questioning voices growing louder.

Just then, Jiang Chen suddenly shouted, "Enough!"

The ministers were startled and quickly turned to look at Jiang Chen.

They saw Jiang Chen's face was icy cold, and his eyes were equally frigid.

The ministers swept by Jiang Chen's gaze felt a chill rise from their spines and couldn't help but shiver.

Jiang Chen said calmly, "The matter of making Consort Shu Empress is an order to the Ministry of Rites to prepare, not for you to discuss."

The ministers were stunned, then remembered that Jiang Chen was indeed announcing a decision, not asking for opinions.

For a moment, the ministers on Chen Xunqing's side felt embarrassed.

They had actually been presumptuous enough to interfere with His Majesty's decision!

Most of the ministers quieted down, but Chen Xunqing, as if injected with chicken blood, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I still insist on waiting a few more months, until the concubines have given birth to princes, before making a decision."

Jiang Chen glanced at Chen Xunqing and suddenly asked, "Lord Chen, do you have a wife?"

Chen Xunqing was stunned and nodded in confusion, "Yes, I do."

"Do you have children?" Jiang Chen asked again.

"I have a daughter," Chen Xunqing replied.

Jiang Chen raised his eyelids, "Why didn't you first take a concubine and wait for her to give birth to a son before making her your wife?"

Chen Xunqing's face flushed instantly.

He understood what Jiang Chen meant.

But he was still unwilling to give up, "Your Majesty, these two matters cannot be mixed together..."

Jiang Chen directly interrupted Chen Xunqing, "In my view, they are the same!"

"Your subject..."

Chen Xunqing was about to say more, but Jiang Chen waved his hand, "Shi Ping, take Lord Chen out to cool down."

Shi Ping immediately brought two guards over and dragged Chen Xunqing out.

The ministers quickly held their breaths, afraid that they too would be dragged out to cool down.

Zhao Liting secretly shook his head in his heart.

This Chen Xunqing, wasn't he just making trouble for himself?

The current Emperor was not a weak Emperor at all.

Moreover, making Consort Shu Empress had always been everyone's consensus.

Yet you insist on jumping out to oppose it. What are you trying to do?

Trying to make yourself look like a loyal minister, while everyone else is a traitor?

Many ministers were very dissatisfied with Chen Xunqing's troublemaking behavior.

Seeing that no one objected anymore, Jiang Chen told Zhao Liting to prepare as soon as possible.

At the same time, to ensure the safety of Consort Shu, she would first have the title of Empress, and the ceremony could be held later.

This news quickly spread throughout the harem.

The concubines were only envious and jealous, but no one dared to cause trouble anymore.

The matter of Consort Hui was still fresh in their minds!

To be able to safely give birth to a prince, the future glory and wealth would be guaranteed!

Moreover, Consort Shu becoming Empress was also a good thing for them.

At least they wouldn't have to worry about being suppressed!

Thus, on an auspicious day five days later, Consort Shu received the imperial decree in Chengqian Palace and became the Empress of Da Wei.

The day after, Bao Qimeng also held a grand conferment ceremony, becoming the first Governor of a state in Da Wei.

Jiang Chen returned to the Hall of Diligent Governance and saw a list on his desk.

Jiang Chen picked it up and took a look, knowing that it was sent by Jing Yue.

It listed some well-known midwives near the capital, including their success rates since they started practicing.

However, these were just for reference.

Jiang Chen had already decided that once Jing Yue's investigation was complete, all these midwives must be summoned to stand by!

Jiang Chen put away the note and then picked up the memorials to review them.

It was already August, the hottest month of the year in Da Wei.

After reviewing a few memorials, Jiang Chen felt a bit hot.

"Feng Jin, why is it getting so hot?" Jiang Chen asked.

Feng Jin was also wiping the sweat from his cheeks at this time, and upon hearing this, he quickly said, "Your Majesty, this servant will go out and take a look."

Soon, Feng Jin trotted back in and said, "Your Majesty, it turns out that the two young eunuchs who were placing the ice blocks fainted. This servant has already ordered people to replace the ice blocks."

Jiang Chen nodded, but then frowned and said, "What did you say? Fainted?"

Feng Jin was stunned and said, "Yes, it seems they had heatstroke."

Jiang Chen looked out of the hall, "Is it very hot this year?"

In this era, although there was no air conditioning or fans, he, as the Emperor, had ice blocks to cool his residence, so he didn't know how hot it was outside.

Feng Jin often went outside to deliver orders and summon people, so he had experienced the outside temperature. He said, "Yes, this old servant feels that the temperature this summer is higher than in previous years."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Jiang Chen was a little surprised. After thinking about it, he flipped back the memorials he had previously turned over, especially those from a few places that were already relatively arid.

After looking at the memorials, Jiang Chen found that the content above was all reporting good news and not bad news, which he found strange.

After thinking about it, Jiang Chen said, "Go, bring Xu Changqing here."

Feng Jin was stunned, then quickly went to find Xu Changqing and brought him over.

Xu Changqing was confused when he was summoned. He said, "Your Majesty, do you have any instructions?"

Jiang Chen handed the memorials to Xu Changqing and said, "Take a look at these first."

Xu Changqing took the memorials, glanced at them, and then handed them back with some doubt. "Your Majesty, please forgive this subject's ignorance, I cannot see what the problem is."

Jiang Chen then said, "I heard Feng Jin say that this summer seems to be hotter than usual?"

Xu Changqing was clear about this, saying, "It is indeed hotter."

Jiang Chen pointed to the memorials and said, "Then do you think that these places, in the situation of being hotter than usual, can still be better?"

Xu Changqing was stunned, then his expression changed.

He finally realized what the problem was.

Clearly, the situation was quite dire, but these few places that were already relatively arid were still normal.

This itself was abnormal!

"This subject will go and investigate!" Xu Changqing quickly said.

Jiang Chen nodded. After Xu Changqing left, he picked up the memorials and looked at them again.

The content above was very simple, saying that the local area would definitely have a bumper year this year, and the people were very happy.

But this did not match the reality!

There was definitely a problem!

That afternoon, Xu Changqing hurriedly came to the Hall of Diligent Governance.

"Your Majesty, this subject has already investigated clearly!"

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Speak."

Xu Changqing showed a smile on his face and said, "This is all thanks to Your Majesty's foresight!"

"My credit?"

Jiang Chen was stunned, "Explain yourself clearly."