Because Cheng Kang learned from Ji Mingxuan that Shanshui's father was indeed from Jiangnan and had indeed fled with his child because of pirates more than 20 years ago, he had no intention of telling Cheng Shun's family that Shanshui looked like the prince.
The prince is seriously ill now, and it is not known whether he will live or not. Moreover, the prince's appearance now is definitely different from Shanshui, so it doesn't make sense to say anything or not.
The royal family has many taboos, and Cheng Kang thinks it is better not to talk about them.
So, he reminded his son when he wrote to him to come over.
Cheng Minliang only reminded Cheng Minzhu and didn't think about the little girl Cheng Minhong at all.
As for Ji Mingxuan and Ji Feifei being the legitimate son and daughter of General Zhennan, why didn't they realize at first glance that Shanshui resembled the prince?
The main reason is that the brother and sister have been living in Jiangnan, and they only return to Beijing from time to time during the New Year, and have never been to the palace.
Therefore, the brother and sister had never seen the prince and had no idea about this situation.
"It's normal for people to be similar. My hometown is Fuzhou. Remember not to say this to others. It will damage the reputation of the royal family."
Shanshui said with a smile.
His expression didn't reveal the shock he felt.
"Yeah, I know. That's why I asked you quietly, not in front of so many people. I've seen many stories like this in storybooks. Some prince is so charming and romantic that he attracts a girl from a small town and she falls in love with him. Then, eighteen years later, the girl becomes sick with lovesickness and tells her son about her life story, asking him to go find the prince!"
Cheng Minhong said seriously.
"Read less storybooks, they're all fake."
Shanshui laughed.
"Brother-in-law, when you smile, you look more like His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I remember that year when I entered the palace, Daddy went to see the Emperor and asked Eunuch Qu to take me to wait in the garden outside. Then His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrived with Wanwan. I was holding the painted figurine Daddy bought for me, and Wanwan had never seen it before, so she came up to grab it. Then I pushed Wanwan to the ground, and Wanwan pushed me to the ground. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was laughing beside us, just like you are now, brother-in-law. It really is alike!"
Cheng Minhong blinked and sighed.
This was also the clearest memory she had of what happened before she was six years old, because that was the first time she met Princess Wanwan. They became acquainted with each other through fighting and later often played together.
"Really? Then this Wanwan is the princess? Well, Minhong entered the palace and met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince at the age of five. That was four years ago. Four years ago, I was nineteen. So how old was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Shanshui asked.
"Let me do the math! Wanwan and I are the same age, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is fourteen years older than Wanwan. Oh, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also nineteen that year!"
Cheng Minhong said in surprise.
"It's fate indeed! Does Minhong know the Crown Prince's name?"
Shanshui asked again.
"Mo Qingfeng, brother-in-law, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is called this name, and I just happened to hear the Emperor calling his name that day. Brother-in-law, please don't tell anyone, it's not good to say His Royal Highness's name outside."
Cheng Minhong looked around and saw no one, so she whispered.
"You know it's not good! Then why did you tell me so much?"
Shanshui smiled.
"That's because you look alike! I haven't seen Your Highness in a few years. I was shocked when I saw you that day! But Daddy and my brothers and sisters weren't surprised, so I thought Daddy had told you. I'm going to go back and tell Wanwan that my brother-in-law looks a lot like her favorite brother."
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