C173 (1/2)
”He is your big brother's son, and also your nephew.” He is your big brother's son, and also your nephew. Ming Chengjun didn't detect anything from Noble Consort Su's words. He flipped open a book and said: ”If you like him, you can call him over often. He is currently also serving in the palace, and it's convenient for him to come over.”
”The Emperor is right.”
The smile on Noble Consort Su's face dimmed a little. Obviously, this was not the answer that she wanted.
She slowly turned around and looked at Ming Chengjun who was on the bed, as if she had something to say. However, she opened her mouth a few times and the words were swallowed back down.
Ming Chengjun sensed Noble Consort Su's subtle movements, ”My beloved concubine, do you have anything important to say to me?”
”It's not anything serious.” Noble Consort Su caressed his hair and said: ”I just think that Zong Wen's facial features are similar to mine, does Your Majesty have this feeling?”
”You and Su Aiqing are siblings, and Zong Wen is your nephew. It's not surprising that your nephew looks similar.” Ming Chengjun's gaze did not leave the book, and did not think much about what the Noble Consort Su had said.
”Your majesty is right. This concubine has made a fuss about nothing.” The smile on Noble Consort Su's face stiffened as he tried to explain.
She, Su Zhizhong, and Su Zhiyan were actually not siblings from the same mother, and instead looked more like her own mother. Furthermore, Su Zhizhong's and Su Zhiyan's appearance was that of her father, so the three of them actually didn't have much in common.
Her biological mother was originally just a concubine under the Su Family. Because she died in childbirth, the manager's mother took care of her in her own room, treating her like her own daughter. Her two elder brothers doted on her even more.
Therefore, since she was young, she had always been a direct descendant, and many people did not know about this.
Initially, Ming Chengjun did not send anyone to investigate, so he naturally assumed that she and Su Zhizhong were siblings from the same mother.
Noble Consort Su picked up a wooden brush from the table and casually played with it in his hand, pretending once again to be unconcerned about it, he continued to speak about Su Zongwen, ”Speaking of which, Ling'er and Zong Wen's personalities were very compatible. Although Zong Wen was born and bred in the countryside, his talent and character did not lose to Ling'er, what do you say, Your Majesty?”
Seeing that the Imperial Concubine was interested in her nephew, Ming Chengjun didn't want to let her down, so he praised him: ”Zong Wen is indeed a good child, he is knowledgeable and knowledgeable.
”For the Emperor to give such an evaluation is sufficient proof of the love you have for this child.” The Noble Consort Su smiled gently and probed, ”Does the emperor wish to see such an outstanding child as Zong Wen?”
After Ming Chengjun heard this, he slowly put down the book in his hands, thinking that he was praising his concubine and making her eat, ”Although Zong Wen is a good child, but our Ling'er will not let him go. As a prince, Ling'er is only a little harsh on him, he has always been outstanding. ”
After he finished speaking, he stood up and walked to the side of the Noble Consort Su. He sat beside the woman, lightly patted her shoulders and comforted her: ”My beloved concubine, in my heart, only our Ling'er is the best. All these years, Ling'er has never let me down.
Of course, this was after he and the Imperial Consort had made up.
Noble Consort Su leaned on Ming Chengjun's broad and broad chest. Listening to the man's calm and powerful heartbeat, the hope ignited in her eyes grew dim bit by bit.
Originally, she wanted to take advantage of this moment of happiness and mention of Su Zongwen's matter with her. It was just that after she said all that, Ming Chengjun didn't think any further about it.
”Is there something on your mind?” Ming Chengjun looked down to see that the smile on Noble Consort Su's face had faded, and he looked to be in low spirits.
”When chenqie saw big brother and second brother today, she couldn't help but recall some things from the past.” The Noble Consort Su shook her head lightly and said gently, ”Thinking about how much pain Big Brother and the others have suffered in the past few years, this concubine feels a bit uncomfortable.”
Ming Chengjun naturally believed Noble Consort Su's words.
”My beloved concubine, these matters have already passed. Now that the grievances on Su Aiqing's body have been cleansed, and she still has such a worthy son in Su Family, don't blame yourself anymore.” Ming Chengjun consoled her while hugging her shoulder.
When Ming Chengjun thought about the suffering Noble Consort Su had endured in the past few years, his heart immediately ached.
”Chenqie understands.” The Noble Consort Su nodded.
The two of them sat together as they chatted about many things. As they chatted, Ming Chengjun suddenly remembered that a few days ago, Ming Jiling and Su Zongwen had come to request orders, and said that they would lead their troops to eliminate the bandits.
”A few days ago, Ling'er and Zong Wen came together to request for an order. They wanted to personally lead the troops and go out of the city to eliminate the bandits.” Ming Chengjun explained, ”Are you willing to allow our Ling'er to go there?”