"If I were to have a child with another woman, how could I possibly face Zhizhi?"
Pei Minxue countered, "Why not?"
“It’s Zhizhi’s fault for not wanting to have children, not because she was able to. We support other people’s children.”
Pei Minxue said politely, "Your Majesty, your offspring are a matter of great importance to the country. Do not delay this because of personal feelings."
"Pei Minxue, if your wife doesn't bear you children, would you find another woman to have children with?"
“Of course,” Pei Minxue said righteously, “If my wife is unwilling to have children, then I may divorce her.”
"I do not wish for my child to be born as an illegitimate son. I can only find another wife to carry on my family line."
Xiao Chengci asked curiously, "In your eyes, is your wife just there to carry on your family line?"
Pei Minxue thought for a moment and shook his head: "Of course it's not just that."
"She will carry on my family line and manage my household. When we grow old, we will keep each other company."
"But in my eyes, Pei Zhi is not like that."
"I cherish her."
"Therefore, I cannot have a child with another woman, because I would have no face to see her again."
Pei Minxue fell silent. He didn't quite understand, but he also felt that he was about to get into some trouble.
"Therefore, there are some things I need to prepare for in advance."
Having offspring is a problem. Xiao Chengci's reluctance to let Pei Zhisheng give birth indicates that Xiao Chengci will be childless in this life.
He is the emperor, and his throne must be inherited by someone.
"Go to the imperial clan and pick a few clever-looking ones to introduce to Zhizhi."
"Look, Zhizhi likes that one, that's the future crown prince."
Pei Minxue felt dizzy after hearing this.
"Your Majesty, you're not joking, are you?"
Does Your Majesty not know what the future Crown Prince represents?
Is it really enough to just meet Pei Zhi's liking? Isn't that a bit too hasty?
"Zhizhi's judgment is never bad, and besides, he will nominally be Zhizhi's son, so she has to like him."
Pei Minxue sighed, "Your Majesty, you should reconsider this matter."
“Children of the imperial clan can never compare to those born to Your Majesty yourself.”
Even if they're not blood relatives, there's still a barrier between them, especially since it involves the throne, which is no small matter.
"My mind is made up. Go and do it now."
Pei Minxue pondered for a moment, then had no choice but to accept the order and leave.
However, Pei Minxue did not follow His Majesty's orders; instead, he went to see Pei Zhi.
If he couldn't reason with His Majesty, then he would have no choice but to go to Pei Zhi and try to persuade her.
Pei Zhi looked puzzled when she heard Pei Minxue's purpose for coming.
"Does my brother mean for me to persuade His Majesty to find a woman and have a child?"
Pei Zhi pointed to herself: "Brother, do I look like a fool?"
Although Pei Zhi wasn't exactly possessive, there was no reason for her to push Xiao Chengci away.
"Zhizhi, now is not the time to be willful."
“You said you didn’t want to marry His Majesty, and you were wavering between His Majesty and Shang Huai. These are not big problems.”
"But His Majesty's offspring, concerning the future of the nation, are matters that cannot be taken lightly."
Before Pei Minxue, he never cared about Pei Zhi's romantic entanglements.
As long as Pei Zhi is happy, nothing else is unacceptable.
“The son of the royal family is destined for many unforeseen events, Zhizhi. This is not something to joke about.”
Pei Zhi understood her brother's meaning. "Why does my brother need to try to persuade me?"
"Just go directly to His Majesty. If he wants to seek rebirth, do you think I'd stop him?"
Does she seem like such an inhuman person?
If Xiao Chengci had this idea, he could have just said it openly. Why did he have to make Pei Minxue play the villain?
It seems some people really can't change their ways.
Pei Zhi thought that Xiao Chengci had changed.
Now it seems she was blind.
Xiao Chengci was still the same as before, except that he had learned to pretend.
Xiao Chengci is the emperor, and there really is a throne to inherit in his family.
So, it's no problem for Xiao Chengci to want a child.
Just tell her directly, she won't keep bothering Xiao Chengci.
"So you're agreeing?"
“Okay.” Pei Zhi nodded. “I agreed. He can have the baby with whomever he wants.”
"I could have ten or eight children if I wanted, no problem."
Pei Minxue's expression softened considerably, and he seemed relieved, as if he was worried that Pei Zhi was unhappy.
Are you sure you don't mind?
"Of course, why should I care?"
Why would she care about someone she has no connection with and then have a child with him? Is she out of her mind?
Pei Minxue clapped his hands together. Was the matter weighing on his heart resolved so easily?
"Zhizhi, I am very pleased with your thoughtfulness."
Jiang Zhiyu gave Pei Minxue a forced smile. "By the way, brother, could you prepare a carriage for me later? I'm tired of playing in the palace and want to go back to the manor for a few days."
"Alright, I'll make arrangements for you after I return to His Majesty."
"Arrange it for me now." Pei Zhi persisted, "You and His Majesty are discussing matters, who knows how long it will take, I don't have the patience to wait."
Pei Minxue thought about it and agreed; if he told His Majesty this good news...
Then we should start discussing with His Majesty which of the many women in the capital would be suitable to bear children.
It would be best to choose someone from a good family background who is fertile.
“My carriage is just outside the palace.”
Pei Minxue instructed, "Just go directly. The coachman knows you and will obey your orders."
"Alright, thank you, brother."
Pei Minxue parted ways with Pei Zhi and immediately went to see His Majesty.
Xiao Chengci was discussing matters with someone in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, while Pei Minxue waited outside for about half an hour, drinking cup after cup of tea.
After the ministers in the Hall of Mental Cultivation left, Pei Minxue was welcomed inside.
Upon seeing Pei Minxue, Xiao Chengci frowned and asked, "Why haven't you left yet?"
Pei Minxue beamed with joy, "Where am I going? I have brought Your Majesty some good news."
Xiao Chengci raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Could it be that you've found a suitable member of the imperial clan?"
"It's both yes and no," Pei Minxue said, trying to sound mysterious.
"Didn't His Majesty say that he couldn't bear to let Zhizhi have a child?"
"I was also thinking that Zhizhi's health is not fully recovered yet, and it would indeed be dangerous for her to get pregnant and give birth."
Xiao Chengci nodded with satisfaction, thinking that Pei Minxue was finally starting to act like an older brother.
“But Zhizhi said that Your Majesty can find someone else to be reborn with.”
Xiao Chengci wondered if he was hallucinating: "What?"
"I just went to see Zhizhi and gave her a lot of advice."
"Furthermore, my sister is not the kind of person who is cold and unapproachable."
"She promised me that Your Majesty can find someone else to have a child with."
"Wait a minute," Xiao Chengci stopped Pei Minxue from continuing.
Xiao Chengci sensed an ominous premonition.
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