Xia Miaoyuan looked at the bewildered Fifth Prince and couldn't help but complain.
"Hey, Fifth Prince, you're just a little fool in the book. If you choose Consort Shu, you can still be a leisurely prince for the rest of your life, living a life of wealth and luxury. If you choose Empress Dowager, you're doomed!"
When the fifth prince heard his sister's words, his heart suddenly tightened.
[The Empress Dowager specifically asked for you. Do you think she truly treasures you and is worried about you? She wants to kill the Emperor later so she can help you sit on the throne and become the Jiang family's puppet emperor.]
[When the time comes, Grand Tutor Jiang will seize all power and control the court, and you will be the Jiang family's puppet.]
[As for puppets, naturally, young and obedient ones are best! You were raised by them since you were little, so naturally you'll be obedient and docile, letting them control you.]
But looking back at all those puppet emperors throughout history, which one had a good ending? Those who were stubborn and refused to yield died early; those who were obedient and docile might live a few more years, but they would still die.
[Why? The reason is simple. Only when the puppet is gone can the regent declare himself emperor.]
[I remember that in the book, you only lived to the age of 11. Your non-blood-related grandfather thought being the regent wasn't enough, so he poisoned you and sent you to hell, while he wore the dragon robe and became emperor himself.]
Xia Miaoyuan couldn't help feeling sad when he recalled the fate of the fifth prince Xia Chengshun in the book.
[Alas, even though he was taught wrongly by a treacherous concubine since childhood, I still feel very pitiful when I think about it.]
[An 11-year-old child's short life is like a joke.]
[He was kidnapped by a treacherous concubine at birth and never saw his biological mother in his entire life, let alone knew who she was.]
If a person becomes a chess piece at the mercy of others from the moment he is born, his fate is doomed to be tragic.
The fifth prince Xia Chengshun was fascinated by his sister's thoughts and sat there motionless.
The Empress Dowager thought he was in a dilemma, not wanting to offend either her or the Emperor, and was too embarrassed to reveal his true thoughts. She coaxed him softly, "Shun'er, don't worry. Tell the Empress Dowager who you're going to choose."
"No matter what choice you make, Grandma and your father will not have any complaints against you."
At this time, Xia Chengshun had turned a deaf ear to the Queen Mother's words, and all his thoughts were immersed in his sister's thoughts.
What! The Jiang family wants to kill my father?
Grandfather wants to rebel and become the ruler of Daxia?
My fate is to live only to the age of 11 and never know who my biological mother is in my entire life?
ah……
Xia Chengshun just felt cold all over.
No, I don't want it!
I don't want to be a puppet emperor!
I don't want to die before I grow up!
I don't want to die without knowing who my biological mother is!
I don't want to be the laughing stock of the book!
Xia Chengshun shouted in his heart: I must find my mother!
Although he didn't know why his sister, who was still in her infancy, had the ability to see through the world, nor did he know why he could hear his sister's voice, Xia Chengshun inexplicably felt that he trusted his sister's voice.
My sister's voice seemed to carry a warm and powerful force.
He clenched his fists tightly, raised his face, and said firmly, "Grandma, you are old and need peace and quiet. I don't want to disturb you. I'd better... follow the Concubine Shu."
"However, Grandma Empress, you don't have to worry. Even if Shun'er lives in Fuyang Palace, he will come to pay his respects to you every day and spend more time with you." Xia Chengshun walked up to the Empress Dowager and held her hand.
"Shun'er, my good grandson, Shun'er is such a sensible and filial child." The empress dowager was so moved that her eyes turned red and she hugged Xia Chengshun.
[Woqu, the plot is broken? Xiaowu is not following the plot. You are smart today.]
Xia Miaoyuan nibbled on her little fingers and watched with great interest this scene of deep affection between grandparents and grandchildren.
After hearing the Fifth Prince's words, Xia Zhengqi, the Queen, and Concubine Shu all felt somewhat surprised.
Unexpectedly, the Fifth Prince, who had a close relationship with the Empress Dowager since childhood, would choose Concubine Shu, with whom he had no previous connection.
What was even more unexpected was that the fifth prince, who had always been spoiled, willful and unreasonable, could actually say such soothing and thoughtful words, which moved the empress dowager deeply.
The midsummer in Beijing is dry and hot. Even after noon, it is still unbearably hot outside. Cicadas are chirping in unison in the trees, making a buzzing sound that is very noisy.
Xia Miaoyuan had just woken up from a nap and was fed by the wet nurse. She was lying leisurely on the couch beside the bed, looking at the palace servants busy working in the yard.
"Come, Miao'er, let's go bring food to your father." The queen walked into the house slowly, leaned over and spoke softly to Xia Miaoyuan.
[Okay, okay! Miao'er loves going out. No matter where, as long as she's out, it's fine. The house is too stuffy.]
Xia Miaoyuan babbled excitedly.
When the queen walked into the Qianqing Palace holding Xia Miaoyuan, Xia Zhengqi was reviewing memorials.
"Oh, it's so hot, Ruoyu, and you still come with your precious daughter. If you miss me, let Yingxue give me a message, and I will come to Kunning Palace." Xia Zhengqi curved the corners of his mouth, and it was obvious that he wanted to tease the queen.
"Oh, Your Majesty..." The Queen's old face turned red and her tone was coquettish.
[Daddy, Mommy, are you guys showing off your love? ]
Xia Miaoyuan pouted awkwardly.
Eunuch Debao covered his mouth and laughed, then quickly gave a wink to the two young eunuchs in the room, and the three of them tactfully retreated to the door.
"Who said that people came to the Ganqing Palace just to miss Your Majesty? It's Miao'er who couldn't stay in the room and insisted on coming out for a walk. We will also bring a bowl of ginseng soup to Your Majesty." The Queen smiled.
[Ahhh… Mommy actually gave Daddy a tonic soup!]
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