Shu Hengming's life was also quite legendary.

Originally, he was just the sixth son of Emperor Jingjing, neither the eldest son nor the legitimate heir, and was quite ordinary.

But Emperor Jingcheng, who was then the Empress, took a liking to him.

They placed him on the throne. From then on, he became the Jingkang Emperor.

The young emperor, who should have had a bright future, voluntarily abdicated.

In fact, everyone inside and outside the court knew that he had no choice but to do so.

But what they didn't know was that Shu Hengming actually didn't regret the promise he made to his mother back then.

Although the position of emperor is indeed alluring, deep down he wasn't really a person who loved power that much.

Although he was also uneasy, he wondered if he could not save his own life, his mother's life, and his brothers' lives if he gave up the throne.

But in the end, I still chose to believe.

After his abdication, he was granted the title of Prince Zun.

That was above all other princes. Their treatment was better than that of the crown prince.

He was very satisfied.

Until I saw Chimula again.

This woman is so annoying.

Shu Hengming is essentially a homebody; he's the kind of homebody who can stay home for three days straight if he has a book to read.

Lao Wu usually likes to be in a lively atmosphere, and when no one dares to approach him, he comes every day.

He was really annoyed.

As it turns out, Chimula is even more of a nuisance.

She comes every day, and when she comes, she just... and...

When Shu Hengming saw her arrive, he dropped his book and was about to leave when she grabbed him.

Qimula had trained in martial arts and was much more skilled than Shu Hengming: "Where is the young prince going?"

Shu Hengming pursed his lips and remained silent.

"Wow, all I did was not come yesterday? And this is how you treat me? People say that even a one-night stand between husband and wife creates a hundred nights of kindness, but you've been here for months and you're still avoiding me?"

"Your Highness, please have some self-respect." Shu Hengming couldn't argue with her, and became shy.

"What self-respect? You didn't say that in bed." Qimula hugged his waist and rested her head on his back. "I went drinking with the Seventh Princess yesterday. I didn't realize she could hold her liquor so well. And that Yan Jingxue, oh my, her capacity for alcohol. I was drunk, so I didn't come."

Shu Hengming wanted to say, "I don't care where you went!"

But what he actually said was, "Are you drunk?"

"Ha, the young prince is worried about me? How wicked of you, you even sent someone to fetch me out of concern. I had nowhere to go last night, so I stayed at the Seventh Princess's residence."

"I didn't." Although Shu Hengming had been an emperor before, he still didn't know how to deal with this persistent woman.

Qimula is someone who refuses to give up and doesn't think this setback is a big deal.

She clung to me, saying, "I drank too much, my stomach feels uncomfortable. I want soup, and some soft porridge. I also want some vegetables. Stay with me."

Shu Hengming was about to refuse when she tightened her grip: "It's fine if you don't want to stay with me, then I won't eat and I'll stay with you. I feel unwell and want to be with you."

Shu Hengming couldn't bring himself to say no.

Lunch was prepared to be very light.

That night, Chimula naturally stayed behind again.

It's been a few months now, and the people serving them have gotten used to it.

They knew she would definitely be staying in their prince's house.

Although Shu Hengming had several concubines in his harem, Qimula didn't care; once she came, she would inevitably take her for herself.

She was the Crown Princess of Mengzhu Kingdom and a guest of honor of the Seventh Princess. Even the concubines dared not offend her.

The main issue is that Shu Hengming's attitude is ambiguous. Although he refuses at every turn, he also accepts at every turn.

After a lot of fussing, Qimula nestled in his arms and murmured, "It's been several months, and I'm still not pregnant."

Shu Hengming didn't speak, but his hand tightened.

He knew very well that this woman wanted him and her child.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy again?" Qimula laughed. "You're just too cunning. I'll have a child and leave it with my mother; that will be the heir. Isn't that good?"

"You had a child just for this?" Shu Hengming asked.

“As the Crown Princess, I certainly have this responsibility, but I can’t have children with just anyone. I can’t marry you directly, and you can’t come with me. But do you dare not consider me your wife?” Qimula said.

Shu Hengming reached out and touched her back: "Why me?"

"I liked you the first time I saw you, why do you think that is?" Qimula said drowsily with his eyes closed.

Shu Hengming didn't say anything, but he thought to himself that Qimula really hadn't changed much.

He met her when he was eight years old, and that's how she treated him now.

Therefore, although he always said no, he never seriously refused.

When his mother asked him, although he didn't say it explicitly, he did indicate that he didn't want to get married.

After the Empress Dowager understood, the Empress Dowager also understood.

He was actually very afraid that his mother would arrange a marriage for him to improve his reputation.

But no, he was very grateful.

A few months later, Qimula had to return to China. However, she took Shu Hengming with her.

Although he shouldn't have left the capital, his mother said he could go for a walk.

He didn't want to care about that anymore.

A year later, Chimula gave birth to her eldest son in Mengzhu.

It was her child with the Prince Zun of the Dayan Dynasty.

He was made the crown prince at birth.

They never officially married in their lives. However, Qimula had long since dismissed everyone around him.

I'll spend my whole life entangled with him.

They had two sons.

One was raised in the kingdom of Mengzhu and became the crown prince. The other was raised in the capital and will inherit the throne in the future.

Shu Hengming also had several children born out of wedlock, but their status was not as high as that of the children born to Qimula.

Admittedly, Qimula and Shu Hengming were not married, but their social status was still there, and their child, even if not a legitimate son, would not be inferior to those born to other men.

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