"Have you lost weight? Have I really lost weight? That's great, Daddy. You don't know that since she turned ten, Nuannuan has had a huge appetite. Now, Nuannuan can finally eat as much as she wants again."
If possible, Zhou Beichen really wanted to knock open her head and see what was inside.
"You! I haven't seen you for a few months, and you still look like this."
Zhou Beichen tapped her forehead in annoyance. Nuannuan stuck out her tongue and was about to act coquettishly when she heard Zhou Beichen's leisurely voice.
"I originally wanted to let you enter the court a few years later, but now it seems that it is possible now. However, Nuannuan, if you don't like it, you don't have to go. I won't force you."
Zhou Beichen spoke in a serious tone, his brows furrowed, and he was obviously wondering whether this decision was right or wrong.
Nuan Nuan immediately jumped three feet high with excitement, "Really? Daddy."
She hugged Zhou Beichen tightly and shook him, "Of course it's true, no jokes."
After receiving Zhou Beichen's affirmation, Nuannuan's eyes sparkled, "That's great, Daddy."
Nuannuan was so happy that she almost lost her mind. Zhou Zeyun stood aside, feeling that he was once again ignored by his father. He even wondered many times whether he did not want a son as an heir, but wanted to train a queen.
Glancing at his son, Zhou Beichen obviously saw his loneliness. After coughing twice awkwardly, he asked again.
"Of course, Hanhan is my eldest prince. I have chosen you as the heir apparent. So, when we return to the palace, you two should take a good rest for a few days and then come to court together."
Zhou Zeyun did not nod, but walked respectfully to Zhou Beichen and bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Father."
The emperor said that the position of crown prince was chosen for him, so he might become the prince in the future. From childhood to adulthood, Zhou Beichen has never been crowned as the prince, and he is the only prince.
You could say that the emperor has expectations for him, but it's obvious that he values his sister more than him. You could say that he doesn't have expectations for him, but the emperor always shows him from time to time that the throne under my ass will be yours in the future.
Since ancient times, if the crown prince is too incompetent, he will be disliked by the emperor; if he is too outstanding, he will be feared by the emperor. There are many times when Zhou Zeyun feels that his father is different from what is described in history books.
He personally pulled the man up. Zhou Zeyun couldn't figure out some things, and he felt uncomfortable holding it in his heart. He raised his head and asked directly.
"Father, are you planning to let your son succeed you to the throne? Or..."
Zhou Zeyun was speechless, and his eyes involuntarily looked towards Zhou Zhaonuan.
These words were too straightforward, not only Deshun, but even Nuannuan was stunned.
What is imperial power? It can suppress everything. What is the position of the crown prince? He is both a monarch and a minister. In front of the ministers, he is the master. In front of the king, he is both a minister and a son. And then there is his sister...
Therefore, there are some things that Zhou Zeyun is always eager to understand.
Seeing Zhou Beichen's confused expression, and then returning to his usual coldness, Zhou Zeyun asked again.
"Your Majesty, I have no other intentions. I just feel that you are different from other emperors in history books. Other emperors feared their princes would be too weak and incompetent, or too aggressive, and so they didn't allow their daughters to learn too much. But Your Majesty always wanted your sister to learn literature and martial arts, to participate in government affairs, and even let her be the regent princess. And your son, your Majesty, has always brought me by your side and taught me since I was little. You even found a teacher for me. Your Majesty has put a lot of effort into this. A hundred years from now, who will be the ruler? Who will be the minister? Please understand."
Zhou Zeyun knelt down again. This time, he had to get to the bottom of things. However, no matter what the future holds, as long as his sister doesn't abandon him, he is willing to serve her as a pawn.
"If the emperor truly wishes my sister to be his successor, I am willing to assist him."
Zhou Beichen's face had been stiff for quite a while, and it didn't relax at all. He first looked at his son, and then at his daughter. He sighed, pulled the two children beside him into his arms, and began to speak earnestly.
"Hanhan, Nuannuan, I have been childless for many years due to reasons related to marriage. You know, if an emperor has no children, there will inevitably be turmoil in the court and harem. At that time, I was anxious and worried, and I was at a loss. I once thought of adopting two children from the King of Qi, but they were not my children after all. Just when I was hesitant and at a loss, Nuannuan appeared. Although it was a girl, when I knew that this child was my daughter, I was extremely surprised. From that moment on, I decided in my heart that if I, Zhou Beichen, really had no son in this life, then this... As for my daughter, if she's willing, I can train her to be a talented scholar and warrior, and later make her the Crown Princess. A daughter is not much different from a son. If she doesn't want to, since she's a princess, as long as she has good character, then as her father, I will definitely protect her for the rest of her life. But if I'm gone, what will she do? So, I thought, no matter what, I must be strict with her. If she's strong herself, what will she have to fear from the outside world? I can also find an opportunity to give her the Imperial Guards. That way, even if I die a hundred years later, I can rest assured."
Zhou Zhaonuan was shocked by these few words. She never expected that her father had made plans for her retreat since she was so young.
Zhou Zeyun was moved, but also looked a little lonely. As expected, her father only had his sister in his heart. Then she heard Zhou Beichen's equally worried voice coming from above her head.
"When I confirmed that Hanhan was my son, my first thought was that I, Zhou Beichen, would have a successor, and my Zhou family's empire would have a successor. I must train this child well. But as I raised him, I found that my son was well-behaved and sensible, and he could learn things by analogy. I really wanted to train him to be the heir. Hanhan, your father cares about you, but you are a boy, unlike a daughter. I can only be strict with you and ask you to be able to take on responsibilities and let go."
After saying this, Zhou Beichen let out a long sigh and felt much more relieved.
Zhou Zeyun curled his lips. Although he was a boy, he was only ten years old and not yet an adult.
"But, Father has been ignoring me. I thought he wanted to give the throne to my sister."
Zhou Beichen laughed helplessly, "The throne isn't a good thing. Of course, once you sit on it, you must govern accordingly. As an emperor, protecting the safety of the people and ensuring national peace and prosperity is the most important thing. In the future, when this burden falls on you, you'll understand why I've always been lukewarm towards you."
Zhou Zeyun: “???”
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