Chapter 125 Father and Son
Guan Zhiwei is indeed well-raised.
She hadn't had this much free time in a long time.
Just be a pig and be content.
Why did you fake a pregnancy? Was it for the sake of getting pregnant first and then loving each other?
Guan Zhiwei thought to herself, "I misspoke, you're the real pig."
She replied dismissively, "Yes, yes."
[No, how can you have sex while pregnant? If you don't have sex, where does the love come from?]
"Okay, you noticed something was off. You're really something."
Guan Zhiwei lied to it: "I don't actually want to have children, but an emperor needs an heir, so I'll pretend to be pregnant and bring a child back later."
You want an outsider to inherit your empire?! Are you crazy?!
"You're the one who's crazy! Why would I have a child? To have my child suffer like this?"
What's wrong with living in ancient times? You were the emperor, able to live a life of luxury.
"There aren't even cell phones here!"
Guan Zhiwei and Zhizhang had a big argument, and she looked unhappy; she didn't even need to pretend anymore.
The imperial physician came to take the emperor's pulse again, and then said many things that His Majesty should take care of himself, as excessive worry would affect the fetus in his womb. Finally, he shook his head and left.
Zhi Junyuan's initial joy gradually turned into worry. "Your Majesty, I never imagined that pregnancy would be so difficult. I wish I could give birth to your child."
Guan Zhiwei thought to herself, "Don't talk about things you can't possibly do."
She said sadly, "Women all have to go through this. As the emperor, I have implicated the unborn child. Alas, I have failed you as the father."
He was easily moved to tears, and they almost spilled over. "Your Majesty, you've suffered so much already, so don't worry about me. What are your worries? Can I share some of your burdens?"
Guan Zhiwei sighed softly, "Don't ask anymore. I brought you into the palace so you could enjoy a life of comfort, and I didn't want you to worry about some trivial matters."
"Your Majesty, we are one, we share the same fate, we share the same glory. You can't bear everything while I just enjoy myself. We have a child now, your feelings are even more important. What's wrong?!" Zhi Junyuan asked anxiously.
Guan Zhiwei still insisted on not telling him, only telling him not to ask.
She still couldn't eat or sleep well, her belly was getting bigger and bigger, but she didn't gain weight. Her face was pale and haggard, and she was always sleepy. She was very careful every time she moved.
She is Guan Zhiwei, how could she be so fragile?
Seeing that Junyuan was very anxious, he had no choice but to ask Guan Liuliu.
Guan Liuliu looked troubled: "His Majesty didn't want me to tell you because he was afraid of putting you in a difficult position."
Zhi Junyuan's heart sank as he asked, "Could it be that my father did something?"
"The king of a different surname has done nothing, yet he controls such a large army, causing His Majesty constant worry. With His Majesty's abilities, if he wanted to attack, taking the city would only be a matter of time. But His Majesty doesn't want to do that; she's afraid of hurting your feelings," Guan Liuliu sighed.
Zhi Junyuan was no fool; he clearly sensed the subtle flow of energy between His Majesty and his father, and did his best to minimize His Majesty's exposure to news about his father.
Therefore, after he entered the palace, he never saw his father again.
This time, he made up his mind and summoned his father to the palace.
As Zhi Fang entered the palace, he looked around the inner courtyard. Since Guan Zhiwei ascended the throne, the palace buildings had not been renovated much, and their slightly worn appearance still stirred his emotions.
When we are young, a piece of candy can make us very happy. As we get older, we want more and more things, and it becomes harder to be happy.
Now, the only thing that can fill the void in our hearts regarding air defense is this colossal structure.
He had been waiting for an opportunity.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
No need for formalities.
Power is so wonderful that he even bowed to his own son.
Zhi Junyuan's face was tense. He impatiently dismissed his attendants and closed the door. He said urgently, "Father, now that you are a king of a different surname and I am the empress, and His Majesty has borne me children, have your ambitions been satisfied?"
Zhi Fang carefully examined his son. This foolish son's thoughts were all on the surface; he couldn't put on an act.
He said, "Haven't I already returned to the capital and surrendered without a fight?"
"Father!"
Zhi Junyuan's face was extremely ugly: "Do you think everyone is a fool? You've sent out messages and transported goods several times, and people have already submitted memorials to the emperor, but I've suppressed them all."
Zhi Fang laughed: "You even managed to get your hands on the emperor's memorials? My son is quite useful after all."
Zhi Junyuan covered his face, wiped away his tears, and said, word by word, "Father! I'm going to be a father too. I want to protect my wife and my child! Hand over control of your 100,000 troops to me. I know you've been communicating with them!"
“Okay.” Zhi Fang readily agreed.
This time it was Zhi Junyuan's turn to hesitate. "Really? There's no conspiracy or trap?"
Zhi Fang said slowly, "I am your father. How could I harm your child? I just hoped that our family would no longer have to live a life of subservience starting with my generation. Now, isn't that wonderful, Junyuan? You have fulfilled your father's dream."
Their eyes met, and Zhi Fang's eyes were full of satisfaction with the child. Zhi Junyuan couldn't help but feel a little teary-eyed.
“You’re a promising child, and I won’t hold you back. Take my military token and go find He Shitou, and make him obey your orders.”
Zhi Fang pulled the military tally directly from his sleeve and handed it to him. As he reached for it, Zhi Fang grabbed his hand and said in a deep voice, "Son, let me be frank with you. Tell me the truth, why are you suddenly in such a hurry to take control of my troops? Is something wrong with His Majesty?"
Guan Zhiwei always attended the morning court sessions without ever slacking off. Logically speaking, how could someone so diligent have someone else review his memorials?
Zhi Junyuan panicked for a moment and subconsciously tried to pull his hand out, but couldn't.
This actually calmed him down.
He said, "Your Majesty is physically strong and can take heads from the midst of chaos. She is only pregnant; what could possibly happen to her?"
Knowing that he was squinting, he didn't answer directly; instead, he asked me a question in return.
"Junyuan, I am your father. I am willing to give you my life and fortune. Are you still unwilling to tell me the truth?"
"..."
Zhi Junyuan dared not look him in the eye, and filled with immense guilt, she insisted, "Your Majesty is indeed in good health. What do you want me to say, Father? It's just a minor matter of pregnancy. It's fine for ordinary women, let alone Your Majesty!"
Zhi Fang let go of her son's hand and said with a sense of loss, "That's good. I was very worried about my grandson. I hope mother and child are safe."
Zhi Junyuan nodded vigorously, "Of course, all is well."
Zhi Fang's expression remained somber as he said, "My son, I would never harm you."
"Father, of course I know. You raised me single-handedly." Zhi Junyuan felt a pang of sadness, but since it concerned Guan Zhiwei, he insisted on not revealing a single word.
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