King Shu Changfeng of Qin was seventeen or eighteen years old when he died.
At that time, His Majesty was just over thirty years old.
He was still young and strong, but his son had grown up. He was still the eldest son, whom he disliked but couldn't avoid.
The kind of subject who is the most respected and trusted by the people.
So, did he really bring his daughter-in-law into his harem simply because she was beautiful?
Shu Chengfeng tightened his grip: "You really are..." You dare to say anything.
"Back then, he was attracted to Cao Mi because she was the Crown Prince's consort, also because of her beauty, and also because it was a blow to the Crown Prince. It was also because of the thrill of some secret, forbidden relationship. And what about today?"
"His intention to bring the Cao family's daughter into the Crown Prince's residence means he merely wants to annoy the Ye family and His Highness. His Highness has just distinguished himself in service; if he openly defies the imperial decree, wouldn't things get complicated?"
"If you disobey the imperial decree... what will the court and the people think? This will undermine your prestige. You just won a battle, after all."
"Oh? So, according to you, there's no way to break this deadlock?" Shu Chengfeng laughed.
"How could that be?" Yan Nangui leaned against him, smiling innocently. "What is Your Majesty most afraid of?"
"What do you think?" Shu Chengfeng really couldn't say it himself.
"What I fear most is growing old. Although I may not be old enough, the Crown Prince and other princes are growing up too fast. What if, at that time, that girl from the Cao family would rather die than choose His Majesty?"
"After all, His Majesty is the true Son of Heaven. Your Highness, you..." Yan Nangui poked his chest with a mischievous smile: "Crown Prince, Crown Prince, you're still only half a ruler, one step away from the throne. Don't you think so?"
"A teenage girl would rather not have a young and handsome crown prince, but instead have an emperor old enough to be her father. Otherwise, she would rather die. How touching!" The Cao family is in high demand; how could the emperor possibly ask her to die?
"This is the case. Does Your Majesty intend to select another woman of the same generation from the Cao family, one father and one son?"
Shu Chengfeng suddenly burst into laughter, a loud and clear laugh.
It must be said that he thought of many things, but he never thought of this.
This is really...
Deceptive.
"You really are... hahaha, I really don't know what to say about you. How did you come up with that?" Shu Chengfeng asked.
"I don't know, maybe it's because she's smart." Yan Nangui stood up: "Someone, serve the meal."
People are starving.
Shu Chengfeng smiled as he got up, hugged her and kissed her before washing his hands.
There's no need to go into the details of this kind of thing.
For example, how to get the Cao family girl to do this.
Anyone who isn't a fool should know that entering the Crown Prince's residence would mean certain death, as they would never gain his favor.
Those are mortal enemies.
If someone just whispers something in her ear, she'll know which option to choose, even if it means going all out.
Is it really that difficult to win over someone from the Cao family?
Shu Chengfeng ate lunch in a pleasant mood.
It has to be said that just hearing about this step made him feel comfortable.
And what followed was far more than just making him feel comfortable; he knew his father was that kind of person.
Faced with something like this, all I can do is accept it.
At that time, the Cao family aunt and niece would be serving the same husband. His Majesty would surely be very happy, wouldn't he?
But Consort Zhen wouldn't be happy. The thought of infighting among family members is quite amusing.
So, right after lunch, Shu Chengfeng led the person into the inner room again.
Yan Nangui was far weaker than him, so he had no choice but to obey, huffing, "How long are you going to stay here?"
Shu Chengfeng was satisfied and said lazily, "Tomorrow morning at court, everyone is counting on me to come. How come you're so happy with yourself and then you're trying to get rid of me?"
Yan Nangui kicked him again: "Of course I'd like you to come every day, but can you control yourself a little?"
Shu Chengfeng scoffed: "You still have the nerve to look down on me? Isn't it time for you to pounce on me?"
...
Pooh!
Even the most beautiful woman has her limits; my back is killing me from last night until now.
Shu Chengfeng laughed for a while: "I haven't rewarded you yet since I came back. What do you want?"
"Give me whatever you want, just give me whatever you have that's good." Yan Nangui didn't care about any reward.
She usually receives quite a few rewards.
She doesn't like the word "reward".
But there's nothing you can do if you don't like it; it's impossible to live without ever compromising.
Looking at her listless appearance, Shu Chengfeng felt uneasy: "Sleep for a while, I won't bother you anymore."
Yan Nangui nodded. Even though she hadn't spent much time in bed since last night, she still hadn't gotten enough sleep.
So he quickly fell asleep again.
Shu Chengfeng was no longer sleepy. Looking at her face, which had become much thinner, he didn't get out of bed for a while.
After getting dressed, she went to her small study.
I found the place where she kept her paintings and pulled one out, which was indeed one I had never seen before.
It wasn't until I saw a painting of him on the day he left that I realized he was wearing silver armor and had a sword at his waist.
He was walking out, but then he turned back.
But he remembered that he didn't look back that day.
So... it was her imagined version of herself turning back.
In an instant, the events of that day flashed clearly through his mind again.
At that time, she was all smiles, so she must have been reluctant to leave. That's why she came regardless of everything.
She never liked being a target, but that day still came.
You've drawn so many pictures lately, I suppose it's because you're thinking of him?
Shu Chengfeng sat down and sighed.
I drew another one and laughed as soon as I looked at it.
This one is interesting; it's one of the few times he's seen her not draw people. To be precise... it's that there are no people's faces shown.
In the painting, there are green mountains in the distance and grasslands in the foreground. His white horse is there, head bowed, grazing.
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