After washing his hands, Xiao Chengci began chatting with Pei Zhi about everyday matters.
Most of the time, they talked about the Pei family.
Xiao Chengci told Pei Zhi that she had a sister-in-law who had a baby boy this year.
Pei Zhi nodded, unsurprised, and then asked, "And you, how many children do you have?"
Xiao Chengci was somewhat surprised, seemingly not expecting Pei Zhi to ask him about it.
I do not have any children yet.
Pei Zhi said "Oh," and then comforted her, "It's okay, just try your best, and you'll have it soon."
Pei Zhi naturally assumed that Xiao Chengci, being an emperor, would naturally have countless women in his harem.
Xiao Chengci looked at Pei Zhi with a mournful gaze: "I am not yet married."
Pei Zhi was somewhat surprised: "Huh?"
"However, you are the emperor. Even if you are not married, your concubines can still bear your children, right?"
"I also have no concubines."
To avoid Pei Zhi from asking further questions, Xiao Chengci could only say, "In my entire life, you have only ever been my woman."
Pei Zhi awkwardly brushed the stray hairs from her forehead.
Emperor Xiao Chengci, in his entire life, only had her as his woman?
Wait a minute, Pei Zhi seems to realize something's wrong with that sentence.
“You mean, we…” Pei Zhi’s gaze shifted between Xiao Chengci’s body and hers.
“Yes.” Xiao Chengci explained, “I was in the wrong first. As long as you ask, I can agree to anything you want.”
Xiao Chengci did not refuse to ask Pei Zhi to marry him.
Xiao Chengci dared not.
Xiao Chengci dared not tell Pei Zhi that he wanted her to be his empress.
Therefore, Xiao Chengci could only hand over the initiative to Pei Zhi and let her make the choice.
Pei Zhi had a choice: to become his wife, or to pretend the incident never happened. Xiao Chengci accepted either option.
Pei Zhi asked with a hint of surprise, "You'll give me anything if I ask?"
Xiao Chengci nodded, "Yes, as long as you want it, as long as I have it."
“Okay.” Pei Zhi nodded and stretched out her hand to Xiao Chengci. “Then give me the throne. I want to be an emperor for fun too.”
"By the way, I'll start a harem and keep a lot of men."
Pei Zhi was actually joking with Xiao Chengci because Xiao Chengci's expression was too serious.
Pei Zhi didn't remember any of the things Xiao Chengci had mentioned.
Pei Zhi didn't know how to respond, so she made a joke.
Xiao Chengci, however, began to ponder seriously.
Xiao Chengci was only thinking about how he should stabilize the court and then pass the throne to Pei Zhi.
"If you want the throne, you might have to become my empress first."
"Huh?" Pei Zhi wanted to explain, but Xiao Chengci didn't give her the chance.
Xiao Chengci continued, "Once you become Empress, I will share power with you."
"I will gradually build up your influence in the court, and when you have a large number of followers, I will step down and relinquish power at the appropriate time."
"In this way, you can achieve your goal without causing any unrest."
"Hmm..." Pei Zhi pursed her lips, "Are you serious, or are you joking?"
Xiao Chengci's words were reasonable and well-founded, and they didn't seem like a joke at all.
But what she wanted was the throne, and Xiao Chengci easily said he wouldn't give it to her.
"Of course I'm serious."
Xiao Chengci said solemnly, "I said, whatever you want, as long as I have it, I will give it to you."
"However, I also have a condition."
Although Pei Zhi didn't want to be empress, she was also very curious.
Xiao Chengci is willing to give up the throne to her, what other conditions could he possibly have?
"When you become empress, will you be able to reserve a place for me in the harem?"
Pei Zhi blinked, then blinked again.
Xiao Chengci's words resounded loudly in Pei Zhi's ears.
No, is Xiao Chengci sick?
Yes, Xiao Chengci is sick.
She gave up the emperor's throne to her, yet he still had to grovel and try to enter her harem.
Is Xiao Chengci alright?
Or perhaps Xiao Chengci was bewitched by her before?
Xiao Chengci stared intently at Pei Zhi, waiting for her reply.
Pei Zhi had no choice but to pretend to yawn.
"I'm a little tired from the journey and would like to take a short rest."
Upon hearing Pei Zhi say she was tired, Xiao Chengci immediately said, "I'll take you inside to rest."
The servants had already prepared Pei Zhi's room.
Pei Zhi had also lived in this house a few years ago.
Xiao Chengci pushed open the door and led Pei Zhi inside.
Pei Zhi looked around the room and its furnishings.
"Is there anything you don't like? I'll have the servants come and change it."
Pei Zhi commented: "It's pretty good."
It's really nice; every item in the room is exquisite, showing that it was made with care.
Moreover, it suited Pei Zhi's taste perfectly.
Pei Zhi walked to the bedside, glanced at the bed, and nodded in satisfaction.
Even the style of the quilt was one she liked.
Pei Zhi turned around and suddenly realized that Xiao Chengci had appeared behind her at some point.
Pei Zhi frowned. "I want to rest."
"I know."
Xiao Chengci squatted down. "I'll help you take off your shoes."
Pei Zhi quickly took a small step back, "No need..."
Pei Zhi wasn't so delicate that she needed someone to help her take off her shoes, especially since that person was an emperor.
Seeing that Pei Zhi was really resistant, Xiao Chengci did not force her to do so.
"Would you like something to drink? How about the tea? The tea today was really awful."
Pei Zhi said helplessly, "I want to rest. You want me to have some tea?"
Xiao Chengci chuckled, seemingly laughing at his own foolishness.
"Do you want bird's nest? The kitchen has already prepared it."
Pei Zhi refused, "I'm not that precious, I just need a nap. You can go now."
Pei Zhi couldn't help but urge Xiao Chengci to leave, and Xiao Chengci had no choice but to stay.
Xiao Chengci left the house, looking back every few steps, and gently closed the door behind him for Pei Zhi.
Pei Zhi sat on the edge of the bed, kicking the bed occasionally.
Pei Zhi was simply reflecting on the events of the day.
She has found her family and knows her surname and given name.
Moreover, she has found a fiancé.
Even more surprisingly, she discovered that she had quite a rich romantic history.
Given the current social climate, she actually dared to have sex with someone before marriage.
Despite Xiao Chengci saying it was all his fault.
But Pei Zhi believed that if she was truly unwilling in the slightest, Xiao Chengci would not be able to succeed.
So, in the end, she also bears some responsibility for this.
Pei Zhi leaned against the bed, her mind wandering, and then she drifted off to sleep.
When Pei Zhi woke up, she lifted the curtain and found that it was still bright daylight outside.
Pei Zhi straightened her clothes a little, not knowing how long she had slept.
After putting on her shoes, Pei Zhi got up and opened the door.
As soon as she opened the door, Pei Zhi saw Xiao Chengci leaning against a pillar.
Xiao Chengci seemed to have been standing there for a long time. After hearing the noise, he turned his head a beat late.
Xiao Chengci's body was a little stiff, and his voice was a little hoarse: "Awake?"
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