"Uncle, don't think so much. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If they are not good enough and end up like that, it's their own fault. We just need to live our own lives well."
Perhaps no emperor would not wish for his dynasty to last for thousands of generations, but that's something that can only be achieved in a dream.
"I know, but I didn't think that much about it. Besides, each dynasty treated the prisoners of the previous dynasty quite well. As long as they weren't humiliated in life, who cared about the deluge after their death?"
Zhou Hongsheng initially said that because he was worried about his daughter, but he didn't expect her to comfort him instead, which meant there was nothing to worry about.
Indeed, those who become emperors are all clear-headed.
After resting for about half an hour, the two prepared to set off.
We stayed in the carriage for the rest of the afternoon until it was almost dark when we finally arrived at the hunting grounds.
A palace has been built here, and it's quite luxurious. Apart from not being as large, it feels no different from the imperial palace.
The place is built so luxuriously, but we don't come here often. No matter how beautiful it is, it's all for the palace maids, eunuchs, and guards who stay here.
It was getting dark outside, so they didn't make a fuss and simply rested in the prepared bedroom.
Since it was her first day here, Tang Baozhu was a little worried about her son, so she simply left him with her.
Although Zhou Hongsheng felt a little uncomfortable, thinking that his son had stolen his wife, he couldn't help but agree because he felt sorry for Baozhu's worried look and took pity on her loving motherly heart.
"Girl, our son is already so big. He'll only sleep with us for one night. Next time, don't let him sleep with us."
This is a heads-up to Baozhu. If her son is this old and still sleeps with his father and mother, it will give others the impression that the child is still very young.
You have to understand that Xiao Bao is now the crown prince of a country. If word gets out, the ministers will think that the crown prince is still a little kid who doesn't even dare to sleep alone and has to sleep with his father and mother.
Tang Baozhu didn't think too much about it, but she wasn't one to hold back either. Hearing this, she nodded and said, "I understand, Uncle. Don't worry, let him sleep here for one night. After the entire palace is inspected tomorrow, he can sleep on his own. We're a little worried about him since he just arrived."
When Tang Baozhu and the emperor's entourage arrived, it was already dark outside, so she didn't allow the guards to conduct a thorough search in some areas, fearing that someone might harm her son.
You should know that when the two of them first arrived at the palace, many people regarded them as a thorn in their side.
She didn't believe that those ill-intentioned people had given up their plans; they just hadn't given them the chance. If they had the chance, they would show absolutely no mercy.
Zhou Hongsheng didn't say anything about Baozhu's worries. Seeing her maternal love, he planned to conduct a thorough search of the entire palace the next day.
They also took precautions against any bad things, and even sent guards to check the hunting grounds to drive particularly fierce beasts, such as bears, tigers, and lions, into the depths of the forest.
Although it has already been shown to others in advance, we still need to take another look just in case.
That night, the family of three slept together.
Those with good connections quickly learned of this matter, and they were all thinking to themselves that the Crown Prince and Empress held a very high position in the Emperor's heart.
Even though the crown prince was almost at the age where boys and girls should not sit together after the age of seven, the emperor still kept him in his own palace to sleep because he was worried about him.
Those with ulterior motives reconsidered: even if they got rid of the crown prince, could they withstand the emperor's retaliation?
He could only suppress his own thoughts, but he was still a little unwilling to give up the throne. It seemed he would have to go and talk to the emperor's mother.
Everyone knew that the emperor disliked his biological father, but treated his mother very well. So they wanted to find out the emperor's mother's opinion on whether to hold a selection of concubines for the emperor.
This would also give the family's daughter of marriageable age a chance.
Of course, this was just an act. In reality, Zhou Hongsheng had already disliked her ever since his mother forcibly brought him back.
As an emperor, he was well aware of the importance of reputation. If some trivial matters and insignificant rewards could earn him a good reputation, why not?
During this hunt, the Emperor and Tang Baozhu stayed here for a total of ten days.
During these ten days, Tang Baozhu had a blast. At first, she pretended to learn how to ride a horse, but later she couldn't wait to take a bow and arrow and go hunting.
He pretended to be unfamiliar with the place, but he always had good luck and managed to catch a rabbit.
Zhou Hongsheng kept praising her as a talented person, saying that as long as she practiced diligently, she would definitely be able to hit the bullseye every time in the future.
It's not that Tang Baozhu is bragging, but even without practice, she has the ability to hit the target every time. Divine sense is not useless; it's such a useful thing that it can shoot wherever divine sense points.
At first, Zhou Hongsheng followed Baozhu around every day, but after a day, he found it quite annoying and felt that he couldn't really do anything about her.
Finally, the emperor was sent to teach Xiao Bao riding and archery. After all, he was Xiao Bao's father, and his personal instruction would strengthen the bond between father and son.
Even without her acting as a mediator, their relationship could still be very good, and that would be what Tang Baozhu wanted.
Zhou Hongsheng was a good emperor, so after staying here for ten days, he ordered everyone to set off back to the capital. After all, there were so many affairs to be handled in the capital. He wasn't a foolish ruler who didn't have to worry about anything and just handed everything over to others while indulging in eating, drinking, and having fun.
After another dusty journey and spending a whole day in the train carriage, we finally arrived in Beijing.
Before they could even rest after arriving in the capital, a strange palace maid entered their bedchamber. "Your Majesty, I was sent by Lady Feng'an. Lady Feng'an requests that Your Majesty come to see her."
Tang Baozhu ignored her completely, gave a wink to the two maids serving her on either side, and quickly pulled the unfamiliar maid away.
When he first entered the palace, Zhou Hongsheng had already given him a heads-up: treat his father and mother as familiar strangers.
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