Li Xiao said, "It's meaningless to think about it any more. The title of king of a different surname in this dynasty is just a nice word to show the royal grace.
They have no real power and their status is far below that of the real royal family.
From the moment the princess set her sights on me, there was no turning back, and now that the imperial decree has been issued, there is no turning back."
Madam Li waved her hand. "I'm worried about how you're going to explain this to the princess. Only you and I know about your situation."
If the emperor knew your true situation, he would probably be furious.
Moreover, the palace maid for trial marriage will have to enter the mansion and sleep with you after three days, and your situation can no longer be concealed.
What should I do then? I haven't been able to sleep well for many days.
Your grandfather and your father worked hard for two lifetimes and even lost their lives to gain this enormous wealth.
And your maternal grandfather's assets, added together, are not as rich as a country, but are second only to the royal family.
I am not someone who covets fame and fortune. It is just that our ancestors worked so hard to earn what they have. If we lose it in our hands, even if I go to the underworld, I will be speechless in front of my ancestors, wuwuwu..."
After saying this, he covered his face with a handkerchief and began to cry.
Li Xiao felt a pang of pain in his heart and quickly stood up and knelt on one knee. "It's my fault for making my mother sad. Don't cry, I have my own plans."
The old lady peeked out from behind her handkerchief. "Really? What are your plans? Tell me now!"
Li Xiao had long been accustomed to his mother's somewhat erratic personality.
His mother was the youngest daughter of a merchant family. She was spoiled by her grandfather's family since childhood and became innocent and naive.
After marriage, his father spoiled her and protected her well.
This also means that she has never experienced any major storms and has no scheming.
Cry when something happens, and be comforted.
After my father passed away, my mother not only had to manage the household, but also had to be on guard against several uncles and aunts who were eyeing the family property.
Over the years, my mother has grown a lot of white hair on her temples.
Li Xiao wanted to hand over power and retire, and he also wanted to spend his mother's old age with her and support the family for her.
Li Xiao said, "Mother, the princess has written to say that she will not allow the trial marriage maids to come to the mansion.
Moreover, my son's condition has improved recently, so mother doesn't need to worry."
Princess Anhua's original words were: I don't want my husband to be tasted by others, so I want to open this jar of good wine and taste it myself.
The words were full of teasing and provocation, but they did not make people feel offended or annoyed.
Mrs. Li was stunned and ecstatic. "Really? You saw the doctor? What did the doctor say?"
Li Xiao did see a doctor, and the doctor said that the blood clots that were originally blocked had been cleared and he might have recovered his male ability.
However, in actual combat, whether he can hold on to the end and whether he can have offspring is still unknown.
Madam Li quickly clasped her hands together and bowed, "Thank God for giving me a son, and thank you, Princess, for your generosity. Amitabha!"
Mrs. Li was originally wary and afraid of her future daughter-in-law.
After all, she is a princess and the emperor's person, and I am afraid it will be detrimental to his son.
Moreover, she was already engaged, but she moved into someone else's house before the wedding.
It will cause a lot of gossip.
But now, before she even got married, her son's illness had miraculously improved.
Why don’t you send a palace maid for trial marriage?
You have to know that all those palace maids are ugly and have a strong demand for that kind of thing, just to test the ability of the prince consort.
If the palace maid for the trial marriage came, her son would probably be in great trouble!
Li Xiao found it funny and comforted his mother a few more words.
Mrs. Li felt relieved and changed the subject, hesitatingly saying, "Son, your second and third aunts came to see me again a few days ago."
Li Xiao's face darkened. "Is this about adoption again?"
"Well, your second and third aunts have each chosen two illegitimate sons from among your cousins and brought them to me for my consideration. They asked me to choose one, and then they would let your brothers and sisters-in-law register him as their legitimate son.
Then I will adopt him to you, saying that your line will not become extinct.
Now you are 27, your cousin is 26, and already has six children, but you have never married and have no children.
Madam Li could not continue speaking, and everyone understood the rest of her words.
After the adoption, not only all the property of the Li family and the old lady's family belonged to them.
The princess is a member of the royal family and will definitely take good care of this stepson in the future.
Although they could not conclude that Li Xiao was infertile, they had been waiting and testing. Now that they saw that the princess was going to marry him, they were naturally even more impatient.
He wanted to squeeze his own grandson in to take advantage and eat up Li Xiao's family.
Li Xiao sneered, "Mother, you don't have to say anything more, I will never give my things to them.
My son's condition has improved. It would be a blessing for me if God would have mercy on me and give me a son or daughter.
If there is no child, the son will ask the emperor to adopt a son of the royal family. When the son passes away, all the family property will belong to the princess.
After the princess passed away, all the money belonged to the royal family and they couldn't get any advantage at all.
Those people used to be mean and servile, and they bullied my parents a lot. How could I let them take advantage of me?
I'd rather die in glory than live in disgrace. If they come again, I'll send someone to chase them away."
Mrs. Li felt relieved when she knew her son's attitude.
But I still couldn't accept it and tears started to fall.
Li Xiao had a sinister look on his face, stroking the lace in his hand, and remained silent for a long time.
If he could have a child, even a daughter, he would be able to stand up straight and slap those people in the face.
But, will God really favor me again?
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