"Qingqing, since Li Ge was born, he has been the Crown Prince..."
Mu Lige did not directly answer Hua Qingcheng's question. He just looked at her leisurely and raised his hand to push a strand of hair hanging on Hua Qingcheng's forehead behind her ear.
"From the time I was three years old, my father personally taught Li Ge to read, and at the age of five, I officially entered the royal elementary school." When talking about his childhood experiences, Mu Li Ge's originally stern face suddenly softened a little.
"At the age of six, Li Ge could write in beautiful handwriting, and at the age of seven, he could compose poems while walking." Mu Li Ge raised the corners of his lips slightly, as if recalling happy past events.
"My royal grandfather saw my talent and intelligence, so he ordered two tutors, one civil and one military, to come to the Eastern Palace to teach me both literature and martial arts. I lived up to my father and royal grandfather's expectations, diligently studying and practicing, achieving considerable success. For a time, I became the grandson that my royal grandfather was most proud of."
"Brother Li, your royal grandfather is training you to be the future crown prince!" Seeing Mu Li Ge talking about his childhood, his eyes like bright stars suddenly shone again. Hua Qingcheng seemed to see the young man Su Mu Li Ge who was full of vigor and vitality back then.
"Indeed. Perhaps it was because my father, though a man of great military and literary skill, was too soft-hearted, that my grandfather considered passing the throne to another generation. After all, those in high positions who lack sufficient cunning will likely be completely devoured."
"One day seven years ago, my royal grandfather summoned me to the imperial study alone and gave me something, something that would allow me to legitimately ascend to the throne."
"Could it be an imperial decree of succession?" After all, that's how it's played out on TV, Hua Qingcheng couldn't help but imagine.
"You guessed correctly. It is indeed an imperial decree of succession. However, the successor is neither my father, the Crown Prince Su Mu Tiansheng, nor the increasingly powerful Prince of Jin, Su Mu Tianjun, who is now a rival to my father. Instead, it is the Crown Prince Su Mu Lige."
"I understand, Brother Li. Your grandfather's actions were probably intended to leave you a way out. After all, you were still young at the time. If he had revealed his intention to pass the throne to the next generation too early, you would have become a target of public criticism. But he was probably worried that the princes' struggle for the throne would one day get out of his control, so he made arrangements in advance."
"Qingqing, you are very smart, that's true." Mu Lige narrowed his starry eyes slightly, and his face was suddenly filled with sadness.
Although the emperor's grandfather had foresight and made arrangements in advance, his worries eventually became a reality. Li Ge's father was ultimately murdered by his own half-brother. And he, Su Mu Li Ge, the grandson of the emperor of Zhaoyang Kingdom, was left to wander the world from then on...
"Brother Li, do you still want to sit in that seat?" Hua Qingcheng asked the question in her heart again. If he wanted to, it was not impossible...
"Qingqing, I would be lying if I said I had never thought about ascending the throne one day. After all, I have been placed on the road to the throne since I was born, and that is what I have been striving for." Mu Lige looked straight into Hua Qingcheng's bright eyes, his gaze full of unreserved sincerity.
"However, ever since my father and mother perished in the flames, and I've had a close call, ruling the world is no longer that important to me. After all, even if I could gain the entire world, what good would it be if I had no one to share it with?"
"So you, who were bent on revenge, took the marrow cleansing pill..." Hua Qingcheng looked at the lonely Mu Lige, feeling like there was something stuck in her throat and felt very distressed.
"What about now? Brother Li, you have been patient and dormant, planning for many years. If you were given a chance to take revenge, would you choose to take that position?" Hua Qingcheng asked Mu Lige bluntly.
"Qingqing, since we are already a couple who know each other well, I will not hide anything from you now. Originally, I just wanted to borrow an identity to be a couple in name only with Hua Qingcheng, but man proposes, God disposes, she died, and you came..." Mu Lige gently stroked her lower abdomen, with a loving look in her eyes.
"The hatred for my parents is irreconcilable. I would be unworthy of being a human if I didn't take revenge. However... now I am pregnant with our children, a boy and a girl. This is a great gift from God to me, Su Mulige. Even if I want revenge, I have to wait until I give birth to them safely."
"Okay, Brother Li, I will help you." Hua Qingcheng held Mu Lige's hand, and looked at Mu Lige with her bright eyes full of determination.
"Brother Li's national hatred and family feud are my own national hatred and family feud. No one can hurt my brother Li without paying the price!"
Although Hua Qingcheng had not wanted to bring advanced thermal weapons to ancient times and cause disputes and turmoil in this world, Mu Lige's enemies were too powerful. If she did not defeat them completely, her brother Li would probably never have peace in his life.
A man of such talent, with a heart as deep as his heart and a vision as vast as the mountains, could only hide his identity, endure the pain of carrying a blood feud, and the guilt of not being able to avenge his parents. He lived in depression and frustration in Huaqiao Village, being the husband of a rural woman. How cruel!
"Qingqing, you..." Although he knew that his young wife had an extraordinary background, Mu Lige was still shocked to hear her such bold words.
He, Su Mulige, may not aspire to the throne, but Su Mutianjun must step down from that position. This is a major event that changes dynasties, not as simple as picking a cabbage in the fields. But his little wife...
"Brother Li, don't look at me with such surprise." Hua Qingcheng raised her hand and pinched Mu Lige's face.
"Never underestimate a woman, especially when her name is Hua Qingcheng!" Hua Qingcheng gave Mu Lige a cheeky smile.
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