Mingzhi woke up from a nightmare once again.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his expression one of terror.
I dreamt again of the scene where his entire family was executed.
"Your Highness?"
The night watchman heard the commotion and immediately came in. Seeing him covered in sweat, he couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
"This servant will go and call the madam over."
“No need.” Mingzhi shook his head. “It’s already so late, Mother has long since gone to bed.” He rubbed his forehead. “Pour me a glass of water.”
"yes."
This servant boy was named Mo Shu. He had followed him throughout his previous life, and even in death, he died before him, showing his utmost loyalty.
"Young Master, you've been having nightmares lately. Perhaps you should have a doctor take a look?"
"No need, I just have something on my mind."
Mingzhi waved his hand, signaling him to leave.
Mo Shu nodded, turned and left.
Sigh, their young master is only eleven years old this year, how come he has such an imposing presence?
When the lady is around, it's alright, but once she's not around, his aura makes him look like a marquis.
Looking across the entire capital, it's probably impossible to find another heir as outstanding as their family's young master.
Suddenly, a pigeon flapped its wings and flew in through the window, cooing.
Mingzhi grabbed a handful of rice grains from the box and placed them on the table. The pigeon immediately started pecking at the rice grains on the table with its short legs.
He stepped forward and took a piece of paper from the pigeon's broken leg.
This is a blank note sent by his father. It must be soaked in a special solution before the words on it can be read.
There's no other way; this matter is of utmost importance.
Many people in the court are keeping an eye on their family.
After carefully reading all the information on the note, Mingzhi slowly walked to the window and looked outside.
It was still dark.
It was still pitch black outside the window.
Occasionally, you can hear the night watchman on the street banging his clapper.
His father told him not to act rashly.
This matter might be someone else's conspiracy.
Besides, regardless of whether he is their biological son or not, their feelings for each other will not change.
He said exactly the same thing as his mother.
But—if what the new emperor said is true, shouldn't he return everything to its rightful owner?
He believed he had the ability to achieve great things.
He had never cared for anything in this marquis's mansion; what he couldn't bear to part with was his father and mother.
Because I woke up suddenly at night, it was almost dawn when I fell asleep again.
When Mingzhi woke up again, it was already broad daylight.
His mother was sitting in his room, reading a book.
"mother--"
"woke up."
Jiang Yun smiled gently, "You child, Mo Shu already told me, what are you trying to do in the middle of the night instead of sleeping? You're still growing, how can you ruin your body like this?"
She muttered to herself, then said to the maid behind her, "Go and bring me the soup I made."
Mingzhi's eyes felt a little sore again.
His mother was so good to him, and he truly felt guilty towards that person, if he really wasn't his mother's son—
Don't overthink it.
Seeing Mingzhi's expression, Jiang Yun sighed softly.
“Whether you are or not, you are my precious son. If you are not, and if that child is good, then I will have another child. If you are not good—your father and I have already discussed it, and you are enough.”
Their noble family wielded immense power, but they were also like oil being poured on a raging fire—they were being roasted over a flame.
If their biological son is a troublemaker, they might as well not acknowledge him.
Jiang Yun smiled faintly.
"Mother has already sent people to investigate secretly, and I believe we'll have results soon."
Seeing Mingzhi's worried expression, Jiang Yun, as his mother, felt very sad. "Child, there's always a way out. Why worry about something that hasn't even happened yet? Besides, this is a warning. You already know who the new emperor is. This is a reminder to you not to support him anymore."
Since such a person is capable of such a betrayal, becoming emperor would not bring much benefit to the country.
"Mother, you're right, I was wrong, I won't think about it anymore—"
Mingzhi nodded vigorously. His mother was right, and besides, he already knew how things would turn out; changing that outcome wouldn't be difficult.
Having figured these things out, Mingzhi felt a sense of relief.
"Mom, I'm hungry."
"Wait, Mother has already given the orders—"
Dashan Village
No one expected that Qian Duo, who was on the verge of death that day, would actually be saved.
However, his body is still very weak.
There's not much that can be done in a short time.
Here they were, the two Ning brothers were working hard in the field, and she and Grandma Ning were standing on the earthen embankment watching.
"You go up too."
After working for a while, Ning Hong stood up and rubbed her lower back.
"Brother, how can you do all this by yourself?"
"Don't do it anymore. If you get too tired, you won't grow tall."
"It's okay for you too. I already have a wife, so I'm not afraid. You should be more careful, brother, since you don't have a girlfriend yet."
Ning Hongze: "..."
I suddenly feel an itch in my hands and really want to press this little brother down on the ground and rub him. What should I do?
He was actually mocked for not having a boyfriend by a kid who was only ten years old.
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