Chapter 185 Do you want to give me a wife?
"Also, look at this—" The emperor stroked the pillow in his hand, "Ziziphus jujuba seeds are used as medicine to calm the mind; however, folk remedies have spread rumors that external use can calm the mind."
"So that's how it is." The prince nodded, "Father is very knowledgeable."
"It's just that long-term illness makes a good doctor." The emperor glanced at the prince.
The prince was stunned for a moment, then lowered his eyes, his hands on his knees, his fingers unconsciously intertwined.
Seeing his nervous look, the emperor sighed and said, "Jianu, you are my son. If you don't understand something, you can ask me directly. There is no need to guess it in your mind."
"Yes, I will remember my father's teachings."
"I just looked at you because I felt that as a son, you served me when I was sick, but you didn't even look at the prescription."
"I am guilty." The prince immediately knelt down.
The emperor stopped him, "Now we are just father and son, not king and subject. Listen to me——"
The emperor doesn't even need to refer to himself as "I" anymore.
"I know you have reservations. You're afraid I'll become suspicious of you, so you never ask about my pulse. Even today, when that great doctor Hu examined my pulse, you turned your back to me. It's not that you don't care about my condition, but you're worried I'll become suspicious of you, right?"
"Father..." The prince lowered his head.
"I've told you many times that this kingdom will be yours sooner or later." The emperor felt quite powerless. "If someone else came to me for my diagnosis, I would think they had ulterior motives, especially your brothers. But you, if you can take on the responsibility now, what's the harm in me passing the throne to you now?"
The prince finally knelt down and said, "Father, I am sure you will live a long life. I only hope to be able to serve you."
The emperor was silent.
It seems like this is always the case between them as father and son.
The emperor wanted to be closer to his son and be open with him, but every time his son treated him like a donkey's liver and lungs.
It seems that as an emperor, he has no fatherly heart and can only be suspicious of his grown-up son.
The prince was too restrained towards him and not close enough to him.
The emperor envied the intimacy between fathers and sons.
It was obviously he who raised the prince, and the late queen was also very generous. How could their son be like this?
The emperor forced himself to interrupt this thought so as not to make himself feel even more upset.
He continued talking about the pillow, "But you see, I knew it was useless, so why did I accept it? Because she was so thoughtful, she really thought it would be good for me. When you take over the world in the future, you will know that some people are like this. Even if they are not that smart, but they are down-to-earth and loyal, you should still use them."
"I'll remember this."
"Similarly, even if some people have shortcomings, but they have real talents and skills, you should also know how to use them wisely and leverage their strengths while minimizing their weaknesses."
The emperor only wished he could rip his brain out of his head and stuff it directly into his son's head.
"Yes, Father."
The emperor sighed silently in his heart.
Perhaps, it is because my son is still young, and he will be different after a few years of experience?
Give him more time and let him see his son grow up.
Meanwhile, Lu Qiniang was surprised to see Xiao Yan wearing a large coat and asked, "You're still going out so late? It's curfew soon."
"Something's going on. You can go to bed first. No need to wait for me."
"Oh, okay. Then be careful when you come back. Don't get caught. You'll get spanked."
Anyone who dares to walk outside during curfew will be punished with 20 strokes of the cane if caught. The punishment will be carried out in public the next day to increase the deterrent effect.
Lu Qiniang didn't want Xiao Yan to become that kind of conspicuous bag.
"Well, don't worry, I will be careful. Don't wait for me, go to sleep first." Xiao Yan said with a smile.
"Okay, so you're riding a donkey?"
"Need not."
Xiao Yan walked very fast and appeared at the Black Armor Army barracks where Jiang Xuan lived in less than half an hour.
"I guess you should be here," Xiao Yan said, "I have something urgent to tell you."
Jiang Xuan was on high alert, "Master, please give your orders..."
"No instructions. I just want to ask you, if I want to marry Daya to you, would you be willing?"
Jiang Xuan was stunned for a moment.
Isn't this matter already dead?
Why bring it up again?
"You don't have to think about anything else. I just want to ask you, are you willing?" Xiao Yan said.
"My Lord, there's a big age difference between her and me..."
"Do you dislike her, or does she dislike you? Tell the truth."
Jiang Xuan lowered his head and paused for a moment before saying, "The truth is, I'm not worthy of Miss Zhao Zhao. My Lord, what I said is absolutely not an excuse."
"Then it's not that you dislike her. Then would you be willing to let her marry you?"
"My Lord—"
Xiao Yan probably knew Jiang Xuan's attitude, and his expression softened slightly, "I won't hide it from you, there was something unexpected today——"
He recounted the entire story, then said solemnly, "Although I told His Majesty that you and Zhao Zhao were discussing marriage, this matter is not without room for change. It's just that I haven't made up my mind yet—"
Jiang Xuan said, "You have already said it in front of the Emperor. I am afraid this matter cannot be changed. I am willing to do so, but I am afraid that Miss Zhaozhao will—"
"You don't have to answer me so quickly. You must know that marriage is a serious matter and not a joke. If Zhao Zhao really marries you, I don't want you to say later that you did it for my sake or because you sympathize with her. You can choose not to marry her, and I'll find a solution. But if you marry her, you must be responsible for her."
Jiang Xuan looked hesitant.
"If that's the case, then forget it." Xiao Yan patted his shoulder, "We can't force this matter, otherwise we might end up being resentful of each other in the future."
"No," Jiang Xuan looked up at him, "My Lord, is Miss Zhao Zhao willing?"
Xiao Yan said confidently, "Since you agree, I'll ask her if she's willing. Otherwise, if she agrees but you don't, wouldn't that make her wait in vain?"
Jiang Xuan: “…”
OK
He has thick skin and doesn't feel any pain when he is hit in the face.
"I am willing." Jiang Xuan said quickly, "but, but——"
"When did you become so fussy?"
"It's just that I want to ask Miss Zhao Zhao in person. Is that okay with you, my Lord?"
Xiao Yan: "Why, do you think I will interfere and ruin your plans?"
After all, they have been together for many years and know each other's temperament very well.
Xiao Yan could see at this moment that Jiang Xuan was satisfied with Daya.
It's just because I care that I feel nervous.
very good.
He is worthy of being his man, he has good vision.
"I dare not. But as the Lord said, marriage is a serious matter and no joke. I also hope to express my feelings to Miss Zhao Zhao in person—"
"Let's go." Xiao Yan turned and walked out.
Jiang Xuan followed quickly, feeling both excited and nervous.
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