He unconsciously raised his head slightly, and his originally deep and bright eyes narrowed into crescent moons, sparkling with a lively light.
His lips curled up high, forming a large arc that revealed a set of clean, even teeth, and his face radiated an undisguised pride.
His spirited and triumphant appearance made it seem as if all the beauty in the world had converged upon him at that moment; he was the most dazzling existence in the world.
He slightly raised his chin, and his chest unconsciously straightened out even more.
He exuded an aura of confidence and pride, as if declaring to everyone his delight in accepting the praise and his inner satisfaction.
The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, taking in everything. Looking at the Crown Prince's smug expression, he couldn't help but purse his lips, his face showing both helplessness and a touch of doting.
A faint smile flickered in his eyes, as if he were looking at a mischievous yet endearing child.
He thought to himself, "This brat, he's gotten so cocky just from being praised a few times."
Back then, the Empress and I walked together through thick and thin. The deep affection and love we shared, the countless moments of mutual support, are something that no one else could easily compare to.
What's so surprising or something to brag about?
Thinking of this, the emperor's expression tightened slightly, and his eyes instantly became sharp and serious.
His mind involuntarily conjured up images of what the Crown Prince might do to betray Xiao Wanxi in the future, and a burning anger rose within him.
He silently pondered in his heart: What if the Crown Prince dares to do something to betray Xiao Wanxi in the future?
If someone betrays this sincere affection, acts ungratefully, and mistreats their spouse, then he will truly be furious.
At that point, he might even doubt whether the crown prince was his biological son, since loyalty, responsibility, and commitment are passed down in the royal bloodline.
There has never been a precedent of someone being ungrateful or mistreating their spouse. If the Crown Prince is truly so despicable, it would be a disgrace to the royal family and a dishonor to the teachings of our ancestors.
Fortunately, now that he has heard that the Crown Prince and Xiao Wanxi are living a harmonious and respectful life after their marriage, the Emperor's worries have finally been put to rest.
He breathed a slight sigh of relief, his tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and his expression softened considerably, regaining its usual gentleness and kindness.
Then, the emperor's gaze slowly shifted, as if drawn by an invisible force, and fell upon his second son.
The second son stood quietly to the side, either listening calmly to the conversation or occasionally exchanging a few words in hushed tones with those around him.
Whether their demeanor was composed or lively, the Emperor took in all of it.
A hint of curiosity and anticipation flickered in the Emperor's eyes, his gaze like a deep lake, brimming with boundless love and concern.
He secretly wondered: I wonder what his son's future romantic path and life will be like.
Will he, like his elder brother, be fortunate enough to find his own happiness, meet the right person to spend his life with, and have a blissful marriage?
He silently hoped in his heart that every child could have a bright future of their own, and that they could have a smooth and happy life.
When Feng Qingyun slowly recounted his daughter's life after marriage, Xiao Muhan's tense body trembled slightly, and a barely perceptible emotion flashed in his eyes.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and the icy resistance he had shown towards the Crown Prince subtly faded a bit.
At this moment, a faint trace of satisfaction appeared on his cold and stern face, like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, gentle and comforting.
Regarding the matter of handing over the Tiger Tally, Xiao Muhan's heart remained calm and undisturbed.
In his mind, the tiger tally was merely a symbol of the duties bestowed upon him by the imperial court.
It is a testament to his bravery in fighting the enemy and defending his country on the battlefield, not something he can claim as his own private property.
Throughout his life, he fought countless battles, enduring life-or-death trials. In every single battle, he fought solely to protect the country and its people.
He never harbored the slightest thought of coveting power, let alone having the treasonous idea of rebellion.
In his value system, nothing is more important than the peace and tranquility of the country, the well-being of the people, and the happiness of his daughter.
Therefore, in his view, the fate of the tiger tally was a trivial matter that was not worth his concern.
Nevertheless, it is clearly too early to expect him to immediately agree to the marriage between the Crown Prince and his daughter.
He lowered his head slightly, his brows furrowed, silently calculating in his heart that his daughter was only fifteen years old, the innocent and carefree age of her youth.
Although from Feng Qingyun's description just now, I know that the Crown Prince and his daughter will have a sweet and happy married life in the future.
But as a father, he always felt that his daughter was still like a fledgling bird that hadn't yet grown its wings, and needed more time to grow, to experience, and to feel the beauty of this world.
Moreover, the Emperor has already promulgated laws that clearly stipulate that women must be at least eighteen years old to marry.
Xiao Muhan has always been a law-abiding citizen, and he naturally firmly supports and abides by the Emperor's laws.
Thinking of this, Xiao Muhan nodded slightly, his expression calm yet firm, and told himself in his heart: No rush, there is still time.
His daughter's happiness was a major event in his life, and he had to treat it with utmost care and could not afford to be careless in the slightest.
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