Chapter 404: Will I Become the Emperor in the Future?
On Mid-Autumn Night, everyone got drunk.
Su Zhizhi and the others were not drunk at first at Pei's house, but later they went to Xue's house to drink locust flower wine, and they all got drunk and dizzy.
The next morning, Su Zhizhi woke up in Pei Mansion, still feeling a little dizzy.
When I sat up, I couldn't even find my shoes by the bed.
She looked around in a daze and realized that this was her mother's former boudoir.
Su Zhizhi often came to live in Pei Mansion, sometimes living with Pei Shu, and sometimes living in Pei Xuan's former courtyard.
"Is the princess awake?" Honeysuckle heard the noise from the inner room and came in from behind the screen.
She brought in warm water for washing.
After Su Zhizhi washed up, her mind became clearer.
Rendong pushed Su Zhizhi to sit in front of the mirror and helped her comb her hair:
"Princess, do you still remember what happened last night?"
Su Zhizhi blinked: "I remember a few of us went to A Che's house to drink some wine, and we drank a few extra bowls."
I can't remember what happened after that.
Honeysuckle recalled the scene of last night:
"The princess was in high spirits last night and got a little tipsy. She said she wanted to climb up the tree to pick the moon. Master Xue and Kong Wu also wanted to climb up to pick it. The eldest princess was already drunk and was helped back to her room. His Royal Highness the Prince of Yue was still somewhat sober and tried to stop the princess. In the end, the princess let Kong Wu carry His Royal Highness the Prince of Yue up the tree as well..."
"The princess ended up sitting in a tree and falling asleep."
Honeysuckle couldn't help laughing when she said this.
"Hahahaha..." Su Zhizhi also laughed when she heard it.
She did not feel embarrassed. Instead, she imagined Murong Di trying to stop them but being carried up the tree by Kong Wu in shock.
Su Zhizhi woke up late today. Although Pei Lingyun and Wu Yingniang were also drunk last night, they still got up early today.
Seeing that Zhizhi was sleeping soundly, they did not let anyone wake her up and went back to the palace to deal with things first.
After Su Zhizhi washed and dressed, she followed Rendong to Pei Shu's yard to have breakfast together.
"Aunt." Su Zhizhi saw Pei Shu sitting inside before she even walked in.
"Zhizhi, come, drink some sobering soup first." Pei Shu had instructed the cook yesterday to make more sobering soup this morning.
She was dignified, her hair and skirt were not a mess, and she looked at me with a smile, as if she had not been sad last night.
When Pei Shu opened her mouth, Dongyue had already started to scoop soup for Su Zhizhi.
Su Zhizhi ate two small meat buns:
"Aunt, where is my brother?"
She didn't see Murong Di.
Pei Shu: "Di'er has already had breakfast and just left for the palace."
Su Zhizhi didn't ask any more questions. Everyone was very busy. Murong Di might have entered the palace for some errand.
"Zhizhi." Pei Shu suddenly called her, as if she wanted to say something.
"Aunt?" Su Zhizhi looked up.
Pei Shu paused for a moment, but didn't ask the question that was on the tip of her tongue. She just said, "Eat slowly. There's some freshly steamed osmanthus cake in the kitchen."
Su Zhizhi returned to the palace after dinner.
Pei Shu watched her get on the carriage and then watched it go away.
Dong Yue, who was standing next to Pei Shu, asked, "Princess, did you want to ask why just now?"
Pei Shu only said, "Go in and help Di'er pack some more things to take to Lingnan."
There are some questions that she shouldn't ask, Lingyun and Yingniang will make arrangements themselves.
After Su Zhizhi returned to the palace, she planned to go visit her parents first. Usually, the three of them had breakfast together every day, and she felt a little uncomfortable not seeing them today.
She went to the imperial study first and met Murong Di who was coming out.
Su Zhizhi stepped forward: "Brother!"
"Zhizhi." Murong Di walked towards Zhizhi.
"Brother, I heard Aunt Dong tell me about what happened last night," Su Zhizhi laughed, "How come you're up so early today?"
Murong Di shook his head repeatedly: "I dare not drink with you guys next time, otherwise I will be carried up the tree to watch the moon every time. I came to say goodbye to my uncle and aunt, and I am going to Lingnan."
Su Zhizhi was surprised: "Going to Lingnan? Not staying in the capital?"
Murong Di: "Now that the external threat to Da Qi has been eliminated, the capital has returned to peace. There are still many matters to attend to in Lingnan. I should not stay here for long. It is time to return."
He is still a prince. If he stays in Chang'an for too long, many people will inevitably make wild speculations, and perhaps unnecessary trouble will arise.
Su Zhizhi: "What about my aunt?"
Murong Di: "Mother will still live in the capital, but this time I want to persuade her to go to Lingnan with me and live for a while. I also want her to see the Lingnan landscape and taste the lychees of Lingnan next summer."
Su Zhizhi: "My aunt will definitely like it."
The two chatted for a few minutes and agreed to meet again before leaving.
After Murong Di left, Su Zhizhi entered the imperial study.
As soon as I entered, I saw Wu Yingniang was also inside. The two of them looked serious as if they were discussing something important.
"Zhizhi, you came at the right time. We have something to discuss with you." Pei Lingyun said.
"What's the matter?" Su Zhizhi sat down with a puzzled look.
There were no palace servants in the room. It seemed that Murong Di had already sent them away when he was in there just now.
Bai Xun, with a murderous look on his face, was standing at the door, and no one approached.
Wu Yingniang sat down next to Zhizhi and brushed away the loose hair on Zhizhi's forehead with her hand:
"Zhizhi, your father is the emperor now, and you are your parents' only child. What are your plans for the future?"
Pei Lingyun said:
"Zhizhi, if you have any ideas, just speak up."
Su Zhizhi looked at her father, then at her mother, and blurted out:
"Are you asking me if I want to be the emperor in the future?"
Su Zhizhi thought of Murong Di who had just left and asked again:
"My brother was in there just now. Did you also mention the throne?"
Pei Lingyun held his forehead: "...Yes, but not as straightforward as you said."
"Zhizhi, you asked a good question. I should ask more clearly." Wu Yingniang stroked Zhizhi's face.
Pei Lingyun and Wu Yingniang have been thinking about this matter recently.
Although Pei Lingyun is only 35 years old and in his prime, there is no rush to appoint a crown prince, but it is still better to know Zhizhi's thoughts as soon as possible.
Zhizhi is different from the royal heirs of the previous dynasty. She grew up in the Black Bandit Mountain, has a free-spirited personality, and has wild ideas in her mind.
But she also has the luck and courage to be a leader, and seems to be born with the ability to unite people.
They didn't know whether Zhizhi wanted to live a leisurely life or sit on the throne of emperor.
If it is the former, then let Zhizhi do what she wants to do, no matter where she goes.
If it is the latter, then Zhizhi should be allowed to participate in more government affairs, and power should be gradually handed over to her, so that she can better understand the political situation in the court and how to govern the country. At the same time, in this process, the court and the people should also see Zhizhi's ability, so that everyone can gradually accept a woman as emperor.
Parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run.
They need to plan ahead.
"Zhizhi, what do you think?" Pei Lingyun and Wu Yingniang both looked at Zhizhi.
The autumn sunshine shines through the window and falls on Su Zhizhi's face.
The young and plump face is full of curiosity and excitement about the future.
No matter how heavy the topic is, it will turn into a soft cloud when thrown in front of such a face.
Su Zhizhi thought for a moment, then said three words:
"I want them all."
Pei Lingyun and Wu Yingniang:???
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