C190 (1/2)

”Nothing.” Shen Zhe's emotions were complicated, but he remained calm on the surface. He gently said to his daughter, ”Don't listen to people talking nonsense outside. Don't you understand that everything in the capital is just a gust of wind?”

”Daughter understands.” Little Qing lifted his eyes, and his eyes revealed the same kind of temperament and light as her father. She was a Princess of the Prince Shen’s Mansion, the daughter of Shen Zhe, the country leader of the Daqi.

”Rest early. Don't let your thoughts run wild.” Shen Zhe said.

”But, if the wind cannot blow, father, Little Qing is willing to be like you and brother, for the imperial court and Daqi, and for the emperor's brother, I am willing to go the Xiluo to reconcile the marriage.” Shen Qing had a resolute expression, she was as brave as her father and brother, smiling as she said, ”Father, Little Qing is not afraid.”

”Silly girl, how could your parents bear it? Your mother would cry to death.” Shen Zhe said, ”Stop daydreaming. This matter ends here. Don't let your mother hear it. Don't scare her.”

Shen Qing was naturally obedient, but she had already explained everything she wanted to. She only wanted to see how her father would choose, and she was willing to accept any decision.

After sending his daughter to the door of the study, he urged her to return early to rest. Watching his daughter's figure gradually disappear into the night, he let out a long sigh.

But the new monarch had his own way of governing the country. Perhaps today, he would be marrying the daughter of another family, and tomorrow, he would be marrying his own daughter out. His parents were the most common political means between countries.

But that won't do. Shen Zhe made a decision in his heart. Even if he were to give up all of his glory to marry his daughter to such a faraway place, he still wouldn't let her marry him. Otherwise, even if he was still alive, he would be like a living man.

He didn't want to see his wife and children sad. He had dedicated his entire life to Daqi.

It was a deep, dark night. Deep in the palace, the little princess, who was indulged in nightmares, woke up crying. The wet nurse couldn't coax her into hugging the empress's bed, so she could only happily lie between the empress and empress, looking left and then right, beaming.

”Little Scoundrel.” The Queen kissed her daughter and patiently patted her shoulders, but the Emperor couldn't help but tease her. He scratched his hands and feet, only to be glared at by Siyan in the end.

However, the little princess was very close to her father. She climbed onto his chest and laid on his chest. After mumbling to herself for a while, it was as if she was talking to her father. She was patted so hard that she finally fell asleep.

”Tell the mama to carry him away. Otherwise, the emperor won't be able to sleep at ease tonight.” Siyan said, she gently carried his daughter away, and went in front of the door and ordered the wet nurse to bring her away.

When he turned around, he saw his husband saying dejectedly, ”I still want to hug her.”

Siyan laughed, ”Why didn't the emperor hug me?”

With one hand on his head and the other open, the emperor said, ”Come.”

The two of them snuggled up to each other and quietly listened to what was happening outside. Their daughter's voice didn't come again.

Xiang Run said with emotion: ”In the blink of an eye, so much time has passed. ”Thinking about it, I can still see the scene of how I was bullied by my royal sister when I was young, but with the flick of a finger, I was so fast that I didn't even have the time to stop and take a look.”

No one in the world dared to even touch her. However, ever since she entered the palace, everyone, including the empress, had said that the emperor was bullied by his sister when he was young. She smiled and asked, ”How did the royal sister bully the emperor?”

Recalling the past, the Emperor was in an extremely good mood. These siblings were harmonious and loved each other. This was a rare occasion in this world.

It was also because of this that he chose to protect their brotherly relationship as much as possible when facing Bi Zhenye and Ling Yu. Unfortunately, Mrs. Bi was too venomous, which almost ruined his heart.

The couple continued their conversation late into the night. Siyan then asked, ”The Emperor allowed that blue-eyed prince to stay in the capital. It's not that I want to interfere in the politics of the court. Your Majesty, there's word circulating outside the palace that you want to choose a lady from a noble family to go to the Xiluo to reconcile with your family. ”

Xiang Run asked: ”What did they say?”

Siyan said straightforwardly: ”The most lively thing is that Little Sister Little Qing might have already been selected.”

Xiang Run let out a heavy sigh and held Siyan's hand, stroking her slender and soft fingers, then said: ”There aren't many people in the world who knows how Second Sister married her to the Jin Nation. They only know that Second Sister has feelings for her husband, and that's why they followed the fallen prince to that barbaric country.

”Your Majesty …”

”I want to compete with second and third brother.” Xiang Run laughed bitterly, ”Thinking back, the arrogance you had when you were young, is truly laughable.”

”Second royal sister and the emperor of the Jin Kingdom are indeed good words to say.” Siyan said, ”At least Second Sister married the man she loves.”

”Perhaps …” The emperor rolled over and hugged his wife. ”But if I stay, I'll meet someone even better.”

”Then what happened this time?” Siyan cautiously asked, ”Does Your Majesty really have this intention?”