Chapter 161: Husband and wife talk
Xiao Fuguang placed a piece with a smile.
"Have you, Your Majesty, decided to help the Queen?"
Xuanyuan Jing picked up a chess piece and placed it down.
"We must let the queen see hope in order to ignite her fighting spirit."
"In the previous incident with the Crown Prince, I trusted the Emperor and the Chen family too much. As a result..."
"Prince Rong's faction hasn't mentioned the issue of appointing a crown prince in the past few days, but they're already clearing out the Chen family's influence. The Crown Prince's funeral isn't until tomorrow, so the Queen and the Chen family don't have time to worry about it right now. My brother is quite suspicious of me. When my father was dying, he appointed me Prince Regent and gave me 200,000 soldiers. This made my brother afraid to touch me easily, but he's become increasingly wary of me over the years."
After hearing this, Xiao Fuguang spoke thoughtfully.
"Did the late emperor know that the empress dowager had my mother killed?"
When mentioning Concubine Liang, Xuanyuan Jing paused.
"If the emperor didn't know, I'm afraid he wouldn't give me military power."
Hearing his lost tone, Xiao Fuguang placed a move.
"Forget it, let's not play chess anymore. The moon is beautiful tonight, let's go out for a walk."
After saying that, he stood up and extended his hand towards Xuanyuan Jing.
A gleam of light flashed in Xuanyuan Jing's eyes, and then he reached out and held her hand, and the two walked towards the yard together.
He put his arms around her waist and jumped onto the roof, and the couple leaned against each other.
"Before my father passed away, I was still young and was raised peacefully by Concubine Hui's side. Because I was a princess, I wasn't in any danger. However, as a prince raised by my father, my brother and the Empress Dowager were naturally wary of me. Coupled with my mother's death, my father knew that once he left, I was afraid that I would fall into the hands of the emperor and his mother.
Therefore, before his death, he gave me the military power and asked his old ministers to protect me. He allowed me to set up my own government and appointed me as the regent. In the early years, in order not to make the emperor jealous, I always kept a low profile. Seeing that I was just living an ordinary life, the emperor did not make things difficult for me.
"But later, due to the war, I had to go to the battlefield for the sake of the people. I saved the territory on the battlefield, and once again made my brother, the emperor, wary of me. When I returned from the battlefield, the old officials who protected me had resigned, and some even had their property confiscated."
"I've investigated and found that it was all done by my brother, but his position in the court is unstable, so he can only endure it."
He has had to protect Princess An Ning over the years, and the emperor has been looking for opportunities to attack him. It must have been very hard for him.
Xiao Fuguang reached out and held his hand.
"I'll stay with you from now on."
Xuanyuan Jing's eyes flashed with a hint of secret satisfaction. Sure enough, he had to use this trick in front of her. Jiang Yuan knew quite a lot.
He reached out and pulled Xiao Fuguang into his arms, resting his head on her shoulder.
"Fuguang, it's great to have you."
Xiao Fuguang simply found a comfortable position in his arms.
"Now that the Crown Prince is gone, Fushu and the Fifth Prince's marriage can only be postponed."
Xuanyuan Jing held her in his arms and spoke slowly.
"The Crown Prince has passed away, and the Fifth Prince, Prince Rong, as his younger brother, must observe a year of mourning. This marriage will indeed have to be postponed."
"However, the two of them have an imperial decree granting their marriage, so it's a done deal."
Xiao Fuguang looked up at him.
"Is Concubine Hui going to arrive in the next few days? Is she any good?"
Xuanyuan Jing pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"Concubine Hui is a relatively gentle person. She took good care of me when I was with my father, so it shouldn't be difficult."
This Concubine Hui is the adoptive mother of Princess An Ning, and she takes good care of Xuanyuan Jing. She is equivalent to half a mother-in-law. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been difficult. Well, we have to wait and see. Xiao Fuguang pondered for a moment and changed the subject.
"Because the Crown Prince is gone, the Queen's faction has lost its core force, and Prince Rong has been suppressing them repeatedly. I'm afraid Prince Rong is..."
Listening to Xiao Fuguang's concerns, Xuanyuan Jing spoke slowly.
"Don't worry. After the Crown Prince's funeral, I will ask the Emperor to appoint Prince Rong as the Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang looked at Xuanyuan Jing.
"You mean to continue praising and killing?"
Xuanyuan Jing nodded slightly.
"The Crown Prince has just passed away, and the Emperor is deeply saddened. If Prince Rong were to claim the Crown Prince's position now, he would be committing a grave offense. The Empress would also be in a state of panic. After all, the Crown Prince's position is also meant to stabilize the government. You should then go to the palace and remind the Empress that the Fifth Prince is available."
The day of the prince's funeral.
Because the prince had no legitimate son, only a daughter, the fifth prince had to carry the coffin.
The queen looked at the fifth prince with a sad expression.
"Thank you for sending your brother off."
The fifth prince looked sad as he held the prince's tablet.
"This is what a son should do. Please accept my condolences, mother."
Follow the funeral procession towards the imperial mausoleum.
Prince Rong also followed in the team.
Because this was the prince's funeral, all the officials in the court came.
Su Yan looked at the Fifth Prince who was holding the tablet in front of him, and a gleam flashed in his eyes. The Fifth Prince had been paying special attention to the Crown Prince's funeral these days, so he had to find time to remind Prince Rong.
Sun family.
Liu Qingqing has been depressed since she met Han Susu.
The maid Zhizhi walked in and saw her like this, and couldn't help but sigh.
"lady."
"The master is getting ready to go out."
Liu Qingqing stood up suddenly.
"Walk………"
In the private room of Yunke Ferry.
Shuang'er walked in and saluted Han Susu.
"Boss, Sun Hao is here."
Han Susu hugged Xixi.
"Xixi, you will be able to see your father soon."
When Sun Hao walked in, he saw Han Susu holding Xixi with a motherly smile on her face.
"This is Xixi... She's grown so big now!"
Seeing the surprise in his eyes, Han Susu couldn't help but sneer in her heart, but spoke gently with a gentle expression.
"Yeah, time flies. In a blink of an eye, the child is already three years old. I thought I should let him see his father."
Upon hearing this, Sun Hao stepped forward and extended his hand.
"Xixi, come and give dad a hug."
Then he looked at Han Susu with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
"I didn't expect you would let me see the child."
Han Susu put the child in his arms.
"I once thought about not letting the child see you for the rest of his life. But a few days ago, when I was discussing business, I met a business partner and his wife who were very harmonious. Seeing how they spent time with their child, I felt that my previous thoughts were somewhat extreme. Xixi is still young and needs a father."
Sun Hao held Xixi in his arms, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He gently coaxed the child, with a subtle tenderness in his voice.
"Xixi, come and call dad."
Xixi called out obediently.
"Father…………"
Han Susu watched this scene quietly from the side. Liu Qingqing should appear soon.
Shuang'er spoke from the side.
"Boss, I'll go and get the food ready. I'm afraid the young master is hungry."
As soon as Shuang'er left, the box became quiet in an instant.
Sun Hao held Xixi and teased her.
Thinking of Han Susu's abilities and her current status, the news that she had become a famous wool merchant in the North had already spread.
"Susu," Sun Hao broke the silence, "I know I was wrong in the past, and I hope to have a chance to make amends. Can you give me a chance and let us start over?"
How shameless! Han Susu couldn't help but sneer in her heart.
"Xixi really needs a father."
Shuang'er walked in at this time, but the door was open.
He nodded to Han Susu.
"Boss, the soup ordered for the young master is ready. The waiter will bring it up shortly."
Sun Hao looked at Han Susu with joy on her face.
"Susu, since you also understand that Xixi needs a father, then come back. You see, I can run the business well now, and I can also help you with your business in the North in the future."
At this time, Liu Qingqing, who was standing outside the door, looked at the harmonious appearance of the family of three, holding a handkerchief in her hand, and tears were already falling.
As expected, he came to see the mother and son.
Han Susu glanced outside the door, looked at her reflected shadow, and spoke to Sun Hao.
"I'm a mother, and I have to consider my child more when doing things. Sun Hao, I tell you the truth, I also want to give my child a complete family, but you really hurt me too deeply. You are obsessed with Liu Qingqing, and there is no place for me and my child in your heart."
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