"You can tell the emperor about this yourself. He has issued an order."
"Son will go ask the Emperor right away."
When Kangxi saw his weathered son, his first reaction was that his son had suffered and grown up, but after he spoke, he felt that his son had not changed at all.
"I was thinking that your elder and second brothers were already married, and if you didn't get married, wouldn't I give Xiao Si and the others marriages? That's why I asked your Royal Mother to call you back.
If you don't want to get married, don't come in. I don't force you to get married. Life at the border is hard, and I'm worried about you being away for a long time. You should come back.
Although your second brother can take care of grandchildren, you still have to fulfill your filial duty yourself, otherwise it would be a waste of time to raise you."
Wan Fu went back to his elder brother's residence in frustration. If he had known earlier, he would not have come back and let them worry about it themselves.
"Third brother."
"Second brother, why are you here?"
"I heard you were back, so I came to see what happened."
"Second brother, I'm going to run away. The Emperor and Empress are too much. They actually forced me to get married."
The prince was shocked. Was he being tricked back to force a marriage? Suddenly realizing that this matter had something to do with him, the prince immediately turned and left.
"I'm sorry for the hardship you've endured. The Empress Dowager is also eager to have a grandchild. Please be more considerate of her. I have things to do, so I won't tell you anymore."
Wan Fu gazed at the Crown Prince's back, lost in thought. Why did he feel as if he were running away? Could this be related to him?
If this is true, he will make a fuss. They are brothers, how can he be cheated!
So, without the Crown Prince's knowledge, Wan Fu inquired about the news from Yinzhi and Yinzhi.
After learning that it was the Empress Dowager who asked the Prince to have a child and the Prince sold him, he refused to do it.
"I was worried about my second brother having a hard time in Beijing, but now it seems I was overthinking it. My second brother is just too idle and that's why he's thinking about me.
There are still battles at the border waiting for me to go back and deal with. I will go back first. If the Empress Dowager asks, tell her to go find my second brother.
The next morning, when the prince learned that Wan Fu had run away again, he quietly went to find Guaerjia.
"Crown Princess, it seems our child will have to be born early. I originally wanted to wait until you were older to experience childbirth, but it seems that won't be possible anymore."
The Crown Princess was a little confused and shy. It was her honor to bear a child for the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince had not disapproved, she would have given birth to several children by now. How could she have none at all!
But it’s not too late to have a baby now. My sister-in-law is pregnant, and I can follow suit. Then the two children can grow up together, and their relationship will definitely be very good.
"I will obey your Highness."
Both Mu Sili and Kangxi knew that Wan Fu had run away overnight. He was not interested in love affairs, so they didn't care about him anymore.
But the lady still had to take good care of him, lest one day when he suddenly came to his senses he would think that they were biased and refused to help him.
Five years later, Kangxi decided to abdicate.
He has been working diligently for the Qing Dynasty over the years and has strived to be a wise ruler for most of his life. Now that the prince has grown up and there is a successor, it is time for him to let go.
As for where to go after letting go, he hasn't decided yet. Anyway, he is tired of staying in the capital, so as long as it's not the capital, he will go anywhere.
The prince sat on the throne inexplicably, and at that moment, he felt it was a little unreal.
"Your Majesty, you are still in your prime, why are you thinking of abdicating? I still have a lot to learn. If you were not in the capital, who would I turn to when I encounter difficulties?"
"Who are you looking for? Aren't these court officials my backup for you? Just use them with confidence. My brothers are your backers, so feel free to use them. It's time for me to enjoy my life."
"Your Majesty is right. You should really enjoy your life. You and the Empress have worked so hard for me over the years. I have caused you so much worry."
"You are my son. If I don't worry about you, who should I worry about? Okay, I have to go, otherwise your mother will say I am dawdling."
As he grew older, Kangxi cherished the time he spent with Mu Sili very much. He was afraid that one day he would die and leave her alone.
If Mu Sili knew what Kangxi was thinking, she would definitely complain that he was overthinking it, because not only would she not be lonely, but her life would also be easy and comfortable.
When all the sons were married and their lives were on track, Mu Sili and Kangxi found a good place to live in seclusion.
Before his death, Kangxi asked Mu Sili a question, and Mu Sili smiled.
"If there is an afterlife, will you still marry me?"
"If I can meet the emperor in my next life, I will definitely marry you, but the prerequisite is that you must remember me. Otherwise, if I appear in front of you, you will think I am an assassin."
"Don't worry, Li'er. I will never forget you in my next life. I want to be an ordinary couple with you, the kind that will last a lifetime. As long as you are willing, I will definitely find you."
"I am waiting for you."
"I never tell lies. As long as you can find me, I will be with you."
The prerequisite is that you can find it. I am not from this era, and you will not be able to find it even if you search through the three thousand worlds.
Having lived for so many lifetimes and heard the same words countless times, Kangxi's words could not cause her any ripples at all, but she could still make him leave in peace.
Kangxi nodded with relief after hearing this, and after emphasizing again that he would find her in the next life and stay with her forever, he closed his eyes tightly.
As Kangxi worked overtime, Mu Sili became the empress dowager. In order to prevent Mu Sili from leaving with Kangxi, the prince went to the Cining Palace to pay his respects every day.
"I'm fine. You're the emperor, and you're busy with government affairs. You don't have to pay your respects to the Cining Palace every day."
"I'm just worried that you're always thinking about the Emperor's father and can't get over it. Mother, I already have the Emperor, so please don't abandon me, okay?"
The prince knew from a young age that Mu Sili was not his biological mother. He had a feeling that he was her biological son in his previous life, which was why their relationship was so close in this life.
In fact, he didn't have much affection for his biological mother, Hesheli.
How can a person you have never met be as important as someone who has treated you sincerely since childhood?
"I know. I still have to help you brothers take care of the children, but I can't bear to leave. Just don't worry. If Wan Fu and the others saw you like this, they would laugh at you."
"Laugh if you want. I believe they share the same sentiments as me. Empress Dowager, I am lucky to have grown up by your side and to have your protection. I am deeply touched."
Mu Sili smiled and touched his head. Even though he had been emperor for many years, he was still the same boy in front of her.
Mu Sili lived to be eighty years old. Her descendants could not accept her departure. There was nothing she could do but to endure day after day.
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