Zhou Qiongyue walked over and sat down next to her father, still holding her father's arm like she did when she was a child. Perhaps in this era, her action was unusual.
But Zhou Qiongyue wanted to do this at this moment, "Dad, what do you want to talk to your daughter about?"
Marquis Cheng'en was silent for a while, then he looked at the ripples on the lake and recalled, "Actually, your father is not as good as you think. I still remember how happy I was when your mother gave birth to your eldest brother!
At that time, looking at your big brother's tiny body, as a father, I couldn't sleep all night. My mind was full of thoughts about the succession and what kind of person I would raise your big brother to be in the future.
I am full of energy when I go to work every day, thinking that the money I earn will be inherited by someone else, so I have to work hard for my son.
Later, your fourth and fifth brothers were born. With more sons, that’s how it was.
Then, your mother had you. Scarcity makes things valuable, so of course your father would favor you more, and there were also reasons of self-interest.
As the eldest daughter of the direct branch of the Cheng'en Marquisate, her future will be bright unless things go wrong.
If you were my only daughter, perhaps I wouldn't be able to do what I do now!
Do you understand what your father said?"
Zhou Qiongyue certainly understood what her father meant, but her eyes still reddened, "Dad, there are no ifs or nots.
My daughter grew up under the protection and love of you and mother. She got married with a grand wedding. Whenever she had problems, you and mother always supported her. She even had a share of the family property.
In your daughter's heart, you and mom are the best parents in the world."
Marquis Cheng'en's eyes were red, and he didn't know what to do with his silly daughter. "You are too kind. If you do this, your mother and I..."
Marquis Cheng'en swallowed back the words "how can I trust you".
Marquis Cheng'en was silent for a moment before he spoke: "Can you promise me one thing?"
"Dad, you said so. I will agree to anything you ask." Zhou Qiongyue agreed without hesitation.
Marquis Cheng'en didn't want to talk about this kind of thing with his daughter, but if the King of Hell wants someone to die, who can stop him?
"If your parents are gone one day, you must take good care of yourself.
Dad and mom are not worried about your two brothers. They are both in the officialdom and have hard hearts. There is nothing they can't handle.
Dad and Mom are just worried about you. You're not young anymore. If something happens to you, how can your mom and I be at ease? "
Zhou Qiongyue wanted to cry, but after hearing the worry in her father's words, she forced herself not to let the tears fall.
Zhou Qiongyue didn't dare to look at Marquis Cheng'en and shifted her gaze to the lake. "What are you talking about, Dad? You and Mom will definitely live a long life and be with your daughter for many years!"
"Just tell me whether you agree or not?" Of course, Marquis Cheng'en couldn't let his daughter change the subject.
"You and mother are both gone, so a daughter should cry for a while! Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing."
"Okay, just cry and then give a high five!" Marquis Cheng'en raised his hand after saying this, fearing that his daughter would regret it.
In order to reassure her father, Zhou Qiongyue high-fived Marquis Cheng'en with tears in her eyes.
Marquis Cheng'en knew his daughter was upset, so he patted her hand and said, "Yue'er, don't feel sad for me and your mother! We've lived for so many years, and many of the old people are gone. We've lived enough."
If your mother and I don't leave now, one day you and your brothers will surpass your mother and me, and we two old people really can't stand it.
You, as our children, should help us shoulder the responsibility!"
Zhou Qiongyue thought about that scene and felt it was indeed cruel. "Daughters are the most obedient. Daughters listen to their fathers."
"If your mother and I are gone someday, and if someone bullies you, don't be afraid. Your aunt left some good things for you when she passed away. We all hope that you will have a carefree life. Don't let yourself be wronged.
Otherwise, we down there would be heartbroken too.”
After Marquis Cheng'en finished speaking, he took out an imperial edict from his arms and stuffed it directly into his daughter's hand.
Zhou Qiongyue felt that she could hardly hold back her tears, and she opened it with trembling hands.
Zhou Qiongyue read it quickly. The gist of it was, 'Zhou Qiongyue has made contributions to the country. Except for treason, he has three chances to escape death.'
For someone like Zhou Qiongyue, as long as they survived, they would never lack wealth and honor. Even if they were to worship Buddha in the backyard, it would be a gold-inlaid Buddha.
The imperial edict clearly stated that it could only be used by Zhou Qiongyue herself, and could only be used three times. As soon as Zhou Qiongyue died, regardless of whether the edict had been used or not, it would be considered non-existent.
It contains not only the Empress Dowager's seal, but also the late Emperor's private seal and the imperial seal.
This shows how thoughtful the Queen Mother was for Zhou Qiongyue. Marquis Cheng'en would not tell his daughter that this imperial edict also gave him a lot of credit.
Zhou Qiongyue had been holding back her tears for a long time, but they finally flowed down and she threw herself into Marquis Cheng'en's arms and burst into tears.
Marquis Cheng En could only frantically try to calm his daughter down, and while doing so, he did not forget to warn her, "Don't tell anyone else, not even Yuan Bohua or the child. People's hearts are unpredictable! Just listen to your father and find a secret place to keep it."
At this time, Marquis Cheng'en began to worry that someone would know the existence of this imperial edict and that his daughter was being plotted against.
Mainly because in the eyes of Marquis Cheng'en, his daughter had become a little too spoiled by them and had a bad temper. She would always explode at the slightest provocation, and he was really worried about her.
Zhou Qiongyue was willing to agree to whatever Marquis Cheng'en said at this moment, "Okay!"
Upon seeing this, Marquis Cheng'en personally wiped his daughter's tears, then took out a bracelet and put it on her wrist. "Do you remember the bracelet your mother gave you during the spring hunt one year? We were originally a pair, and today I'm giving you the remaining one as well."
From now on, you should always carry it with you! Think of it as your father protecting you.
So you really need to live a good, honorable and worry-free life. This is the common hope of your father, your mother and your aunt."
Seeing his daughter about to cry again, Marquis Cheng'en quickly cheered her up and said, "You're already a grandmother, why are you still so tearful?
There's nothing to cry about. Just think of us as going down to earn a fortune for you. Decades later, when you come down, you'll still be able to live a respectable life."
After persuading her, Marquis Cheng'en fled in panic. This girl was too fond of crying. If he listened to her crying any longer, he would cry too.
Zhou Zhiqi, who was waiting outside the pavilion, was extremely curious. He vaguely felt that his eldest sister was crying, and he really wanted to know what his father had said to her.
He became even more curious when he saw his father walking out quickly.
If I had known earlier, he wouldn't be so far away.
Marquis Cheng'en: If you don't stay away, I will have to consider whether to silence you.
All the people including Marquis Cheng'en came to Zhou Zhiqi, but Zhou Zhiqi was still looking at the pavilion, not knowing what he was thinking.
Marquis Cheng'en was not as gentle and considerate towards his son as he was towards his daughter. "Do you have any foresight? Why don't you come over and help your father?"
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