"First, you are old and have a habit of fainting from time to time. When this happens, you need to rest and recuperate. Chengshun is a 9-year-old boy, already at the age of being a troublemaker. His living in Shoukang Palace is both restrictive for him and disturbing for you. Neither the old nor the child can enjoy themselves."
"Secondly, at the princess's full-moon banquet that day, I publicly issued an imperial decree, informing everyone that Chengshun would be raised by Concubine Shu. If I change his name to yours today, and keep doing this, wouldn't the world laugh at me for changing my mind every day? How can I have the dignity of a king?" Xia Zhengqi spoke earnestly.
[Wow! Daddy's explanation is well-reasoned, clear, and logical. Emperor Daddy is awesome!]
Xia Miaoyuan looked at Xia Zhengqi with admiration.
Xia Zhengqi was ecstatic. His beloved daughter praised him again!
"You went against my wishes and severely punished Qiqiu and Zhichang, but I didn't hold it against you. Now I only ask you to hand Chengshun over to me to raise. You won't agree to such a small request?" The Empress Dowager raised her cane and knocked it hard on the ground twice to emphasize her grief at the moment.
"Mother, how can you say that?" Xia Zhengqi frowned.
"Mother, Your Majesty, you were the ones who were talking just now. In my opinion, we should also ask the person involved in this matter what he or she wants." The Queen said with a smile.
"Chengshun is 9 years old this year and has grown up. He understands his own feelings."
"We might as well ask him what he thinks and then make a decision."
After hearing this, Xia Zhengqi gave the queen a grateful look.
[Mother's brain works so fast, she helped Dad out.]
Xia Miaoyuan couldn't help but praise.
"Okay, I agree." The Queen Mother said with a serious expression.
"Okay, Chengshun, your father asks you, you must tell the truth, which one do you want to raise the child, the Empress Dowager or the Concubine?" Xia Zhengqi said in a gentle tone.
Everyone looked at the Fifth Prince.
Xia Chengshun, who was sitting in an armchair, was suddenly stared at by everyone and was stunned for a moment.
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