If Chu Qianxiu was raised by Xue Jinrong, he would be the eldest son of the emperor. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be given priority when appointing the crown prince in the future. If there was no major fault, he would be the future emperor.
Xue Jinrong knew that Chu Qianxiu was not Chu Younan's child, and was not even a member of the Chu family. Even though she was carefree, she knew the implications.
She hesitated.
Su Bei hurriedly said, "Mother, His Majesty and the Queen are still young, there is still a long way to go!"
Ruan Tianyao sighed heavily, "You may not know that the queen has had three miscarriages since the Snow Girl cursed her. Plus, the emperor doesn't want to select concubines, so the issue of having children is a big problem!"
As she spoke, she winked at Su Bei.
She also has selfish motives in this matter.
She was the empress dowager, but she was the mother empress dowager. If Empress Dowager Mei came back, she, the mother empress dowager, would definitely not be as important as the saintly empress dowager.
So she didn't want Chu Youyang to participate in the talent show, and didn't want him to have children. If she could adopt Chu Younan's son, it would be perfect.
Chu Younan's suggestion inadvertently coincided with what she was thinking, and was like giving her a pillow when she was dozing off.
Just as Su Bei was about to speak, Xue Jinrong said, "Mother, you are so thoughtful! I just don't know if Princess Su is willing to let go. After all... mother and son are connected by heart!"
She emphasized her tone.
Su Bei saw a threat in her eyes.
Ruan Tianyao had no idea that the little boy was not Chu Younan’s biological son. The two children looked about the same height. Although there was a difference between their fox eyes and peach blossom eyes, the children were still young and the difference did not seem that big, so it was reasonable to say that they were twins.
If she knew about this, I'm afraid this matter would be ruined. Xiao Han must have been in trouble before entrusting the child to me, how could I let him down for saving my life?
She turned to look at Chu Younan and winked at him desperately.
Chu Younan calmly held her hand and said slowly: "Although the queen is straightforward, she is kind and benevolent. It is a blessing for Qian Xiuyang to be under her wing."
Su Bei was stunned.
Xue Jinrong was also stunned. She was originally angry with Chu Younan and Su Bei, and then she ran to Ruan Tianyao to complain, mentioning that Prince Su had twins but she had no children.
Who would have thought that Ruan Tianyao would actually make such a suggestion.
She began to think about asking Xiao Tangyuan to come over to piss off Su Bei. After all, they lived not far away, and Su Bei could see her anytime he wanted. If he wanted to take Xiao Tangyuan back, he could take her back for a few days, and she would just be her godmother.
Who knew Chu Younan's proposal was too direct? Giving her the child who was not her own and letting her have no way to refuse was a deviation from her idea.
When Ruan Tianyao heard this, she immediately smiled, "Okay, okay! Nan'er is still very understanding. As for children, you are still young, have more!"
After saying that, she turned to Xue Jinrong and said kindly, "That's good. You don't have to worry about it for a year or so. Take care of yourself and have more children."
Xue Jinrong hesitated for a moment, but still nodded. Chu Youyang wanted a child so much, this suggestion was actually a good one. She could rest and recuperate within half a year, and it would not be too late to make plans later.
Thinking of this, she nodded.
Su Bei was not very happy. Although the little boy was not her biological son, she always felt that she should not let down her friend's trust.
So she secretly glared at Chu Younan.
Chu Younan remained calm and gave her a look that urged her to stay calm.
The matter was settled, and Xue Jinrong went to pick up the child with great enthusiasm. It didn't matter to her anyway, having a child to play with was not bad, and it could also fool Chu Youyang. Besides, he wasn't Su Bei's biological son, so she didn't let her best friend down!
When she went out, her steps seemed to be much lighter.
Ruan Tianyao chatted with them for a few more words, and then changed the subject: "Abei, has your stomach moved recently?"
Su Bei shook his head. There was no possibility of any movement for the time being. The Su Palace bought large fish a few days ago and made fish maws for Chu Younan... It was because Su Bei didn't want to keep giving birth like an old sow. It was impossible!
Ruan Tianyao sighed, "Although the emperor has a good relationship with you now, you can't let your guard down. People's hearts will change if you sit in that position for too long. You still have to expand the Su Palace and bring in more children."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Su Bei said perfunctorily.
Chu Younan held his forehead with his hand, "Mother, we are working hard, working hard!"
Ruan Tianyao shook her head. "Mother knows that giving birth is too hard. Ah Bei has just recovered from a serious illness, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to get pregnant. Otherwise, how many girls in the Ruan family will have..."
"No need!" Chu Younan said hurriedly. He didn't even need Ruan Tianyao to finish what she was going to say, because he already knew what was going to happen.
This is to stuff someone in his way.
Su Bei's eyes suddenly turned cold. She and Ruan Tianyao had always been friendly, but they were not biological mother and daughter after all, and Ruan Tianyao was a woman poisoned by feudal ideas...
"Mother, I will ask the imperial physician to prescribe some tonic medicine for the prince, so that he can take it well and try to give you a grandson next year!" Su Bei smiled hastily. Anyway, it's okay to fool around for a year.
Ruan Tianyao smiled and shook her head, "My mother has been thinking about this for a long time. When you were unconscious a while ago, my mother had already made arrangements and had also discussed it with your second aunt's family. Nan'er has a cousin named Ningyun, who is fifteen years old and is still waiting to be married..."
Chu Younan really wanted to interrupt her, but because of the education he received since childhood, he kept holding back.
Su Bei held his forehead with his hand.
"Ningyun is born pretty, not the kind of coquettish woman, and she will not be jealous. My mother has already agreed with your second aunt to give her the position of concubine..." Ruan Tianyao talked incessantly.
After finally finishing his words, Chu Younan hurriedly said, "Mother! I don't want to marry a concubine..."
"It's not a matter of whether you are willing or not." Ruan Tianyao pretended to be angry. "Since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by parents and matchmakers, not to mention that you are a prince!"
Su Bei held his forehead with his hand, "Mother, you should understand the prince. He is probably afraid that he will neglect his cousin in the future and ruin her life..."
"As for feelings, they will develop as time goes by!" Ruan Tianyao waved her hands, "Okay, okay, I'm tired, you guys go back first!"
Su Bei was furious, and Chu Younan was upset...
When the two of them came out, they saw Xue Jinrong waiting outside the Cining Palace and had not left.
"What's the big deal? That child isn't..." Xue Jinrong said mysteriously, "I'll help you raise him, and I can't mistreat him! Besides, Chu Youyang is really pestering me, so please be kind and let me take a break!"
As she spoke, she shook Su Bei's arm pitifully, "You said that I am your only good sister, aren't you afraid that I will die?"
"Tsk! That's not the point! Take care of the little kid for me, I'm about to go into combat!" Su Bei said unhappily.
"What do you mean..."
Before Xue Jinrong finished asking, a palace maid ran out in a panic, saying incoherently: "It's bad! The prince is bad! The princess is bad!"
"You are the bad one!" Xue Jinrong scolded.
The palace maid fell to her knees.