Seeing the emperor suddenly looking so sentimental, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but feel a sense of empathy.
Before they knew it, their conversation had shifted from strategic planning to the responsibilities and difficulties men face.
Xi Zhicai, however, felt no sense of incongruity, because whether it was expanding territory, governing the country, or waging war, in addition to satisfying his own needs, the most fundamental issue still revolved around his wife, children, and future generations.
The two began to talk about these topics, from literature and people's livelihood to politics, from noon until sunset.
Looking at Xi Zhicai in front of him, Liu Hong's plan kept lingering in his mind.
"By the way, Zhicai, you're not getting any younger. Shouldn't you settle down and start a family? I've heard that quite a few people have come to your house to propose marriage lately!"
After going through the plans in his mind, Liu Hong looked at Xi Zhicai with a smile and inquired about his marriage.
"Uh... this... Your Majesty...!"
Seeing the emperor's sudden change of tone, Xi Zhicai was also taken aback.
"What are you talking about...? I'm asking you a question!"
Seeing Xi Zhicai's stammering manner, Liu Hong couldn't help but give him an annoyed look.
"Ahem~, I've been busy with official duties lately, so I'll talk about settling down in a couple of years!"
Seeing that the emperor had suddenly brought up his own situation, Xi Zhicai couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed and tried to decline.
"Hmm? Could it be that Zhicai is too proud and arrogant, and looks down on those women?"
Liu Hong, however, looked at Xi Zhicai with a smile on his face, seemingly not intending to let him off the hook.
Xi Zhicai quickly shook his head, "No, Your Majesty, I just feel there isn't a suitable one!"
"Oh? A suitable one? Does Zhicai already have a woman he likes? Tell me quickly, which family does she belong to?"
Liu Hong stared wide-eyed at Xi Zhicai, his gossip-loving instincts igniting.
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