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The conversation between the father and the mother had reached this point. How could Xu Huaiyi still maintain a tough attitude?

After all, he had treated the young man in front of him as his son for several years. In his heart, there was no son-in-law more to his liking than Xiaoyu.

The only thing he was not satisfied with was his identity. If he was not a member of the royal family, it would be perfect.

What a pity. Most of the things in life are not as you wish. Xu Huaiyi suppressed the regret in his heart, looked at him seriously and asked, "Are you really willing to wait for Ah Li to grow up?"

Gu Xiaoyu nodded solemnly, "I do!"

"Even if it's just a waste of time?"

"Yes!"

"No resentment or hatred?"

"No resentment or hatred!"

"Can you withstand the pressure from all sides? Even if it threatens your position as crown prince, you won't regret it?"

"I don't regret it. My original intention of becoming the crown prince was to have enough power to protect the people I care about. If I abandon Ah Li for that position, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse? What's the point of me being the crown prince?"

Listening to his confession, Xu Huaiyi was satisfied, but his face remained expressionless. "What if Ah Li lets you down? You should know that feelings are something that cannot be forced and are not stable. Even I cannot influence her thoughts. By then, you have already given so much, how can you feel?"

Gu Xiaoyu smiled bitterly and said, "If Ah Li still doesn't want to marry me when she grows up, then I'm not good enough to win her heart. What else can I do except accept my fate, fulfill her wish, bless her and protect her?

Even if we can't be husband and wife, she is still my sister!"

Xu Huaiyi pondered over these words and said tentatively, "Xiaoyu, maybe you and A Li have a brother-sister relationship. It's also good for you to be brother and sister..."

Gu Xiaoyu said helplessly, "Dad, I'm not a child anymore. I know what I should know."

Ah Li was still young, so he didn't dare to have any offensive thoughts. But that didn't mean he didn't fantasize about Ah Li marrying him when she grew up.

He likes A Li. No matter what kind of feeling it is, the result is the same. He wants to be with A Li, wants to be the father of the person in front of Han in broad daylight, and wants to become a real family with the Gu family.

There is no one better than in-laws.

If you can't be a son, then be a son-in-law!

Xu Huaiyi thought too much and asked bluntly with a raised eyebrow, "Did the palace maid assigned to you to teach you about human affairs help you open your mind?"

"Ahem..." Gu Xiaoyu's handsome face turned red when he heard this. He said angrily, "Dad, what are you talking about? How could I do that? I have remembered the physiological knowledge you taught me before. Before I turn 18, I must keep myself clean."

Xu Huaiyi nodded with relief, "Yes, losing your virginity early will do you more harm than good, and indulging in women is even worse. Remember, anyone who arranges a woman for you under any pretext has bad intentions, so just refuse.

Especially those women in the harem, they would like to use them to tie you down and wear down your fighting spirit. The land of tenderness and the tomb of heroes are the most deadly.

At your age, it is better to focus on studying. When you have free time, learn more about government affairs. It is time for you to go to the court to observe government affairs."

Speaking of this, Gu Xiaoyu's expression became a little complicated. "Father, it seems that there is no intention for me to observe government affairs at the moment. I don't have many opportunities to serve in the imperial study. She asked me to learn more from several great scholars..."

Xu Huaiyi sneered, "Haven't you learned enough yet? With your literary and military talents, you should have graduated long ago. Internship is the most important thing, otherwise what you have learned is just theory. Hasn't your father ever tested and taught you your lessons?"

"He has been tested..." Gu Xiaoyu's eyes flashed with sadness, but his tone was calm, "He also praised me for my good grades."

"and then?"

"There is no more."

Xu Huaiyi couldn't help but frown. Although he and Gu Xiaoyu often created opportunities to meet in the past few years, they seldom talked about Emperor Yongping. Firstly, he was taboo to talk about it, and secondly, he was afraid of feeling awkward. Therefore, he didn't know much about how the two brothers got along in private, and most of it was hearsay.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally asked, "How does your father treat you now?"

Gu Xiaoyu lowered his head, "I still value it..."

Xu Huaiyi said with an unhappy look on his face, "I only value you, but I don't love you as my son anymore?"

Caring is how a king treats his subjects, while loving is how a father treats his son.

"Father, you like your brothers more now. How old are you now? It's not appropriate for you to treat your son like a child anymore."

"But he didn't add any burden to your shoulders..." Xu Huaiyi said, and then he felt a little regretful. He didn't know how to be appropriate in what he said, so he said, "What I mean is that he doesn't treat you as a child anymore, which is fine, but he can't just talk about it, he has to take actual action, he won't..."

Are you afraid of me?

Xu Huaiyi found it incredible, and his expression became strange. Anyway, he couldn't understand the thoughts of the royal family. What kind of nonsense is it that a father is afraid of his son? Isn't it normal to expect the disciple to surpass the master? Isn't it expected that the son will have a promising future and take over his job?

Just like him, he hopes that A Li or Zhuang Zhuang will grow up quickly, become more capable, take over everything at home, and establish the family pillar so that he can enjoy peace of mind.

He is not afraid of his children seizing power at all, he would only wish for it.

The royal family is an anomaly. Emperor Jianxing is like this, and I didn’t expect that Emperor Yongping couldn’t escape it either.

Gu Xiaoyu didn't explain this time. His silence was the answer.

As a person involved, no one knows better than him how the relationship between him and his father has changed over the years, from guilt and heartache in the beginning, to compensation, secret protection, gradual appreciation, and then silent alienation and guard, step by step to the current situation. The relationship between the monarch and his subject has surpassed the father-son relationship. How sad!

Fortunately, he no longer had any expectations of his father many years ago, so now he doesn't feel too sad or lost.

"I can't interfere in this matter. You have to make your own decision. But no matter what decision you make, your mother and I will support you. When you need us, we can help you at all costs. The premise is that you can't risk your life. We haven't lived enough. However, we can think of a way to protect your life."

Gu Xiaoyu smiled when he heard this, "Thank you, Dad. I know what to do. I will never put you and Mom in danger. The throne is not worth your life."

Xu Huaiyi snorted and laughed, "Okay, you are quite open-minded. It's true that you are open-minded, but you still have to fight for it. It's obviously yours, why should you let others take advantage of it?

Besides, holding power is the best way to protect your family. You know how much I hated studying, but I still went to the Jingwu Academy to take the entrance exam. It is well known how dangerous it is to go to the battlefield, but didn't I go without hesitation?

What do I want?

Isn't it because you want status and position to give you better living conditions and prevent you from being oppressed and bullied by others?

So, fight when you need to, don't try to play the game of letting go. There is still the drama of loving the country more than the beauty, that is all idiotic. A man without power is like a fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others, understand?"

Gu Xiaoyu nodded, "Don't worry, you taught your son step by step, he won't be fake and serious, what belongs to me, even if it's ruined, no one else can get involved."

After hearing this, Xu Huaiyi finally left with peace of mind. After returning home, he kept praising him to Gu Huanxi, "Not bad, he is quite manly, responsible, and ruthless. It was not in vain that I taught him for several years. Before, I was afraid that he would be led astray by the royal family after entering the palace. Hehe, he is our son after all, he can stand the test..."

Hearing this, Gu Huanxi knew his attitude, "It seems that you are satisfied with his response?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "Well, I was not disappointed. Before I went, I was thinking about what to do if he used the relationship as an excuse or played a trick on me. In the end, he did not do that, and he did not use his status to pressure me. He was very honest and his attitude was very upright. In that case, let him wait. We have said everything we need to say, and he is responsible for his decision.

If we can't be husband and wife in the future, we can still be siblings. We are all family."

Gu Huanxi was not as open-minded as him, "Of those who say they can still be friends after divorce, how many of them can actually do that?"

Xu Huaiyi choked, "Isn't this of a different nature?"

Gu Huanxi glanced at him, "What's the difference? Forget it, I won't argue with you about this. This is secondary. You should think about how to deal with Emperor Yongping. You let Han Jun help you postpone the marriage, which is a loss of face for him. You offended him once, but Xiaoyu is unwilling to let go. If you try to persuade him again, how do you think he will feel?"

Xu Huaiyi pondered, "Put yourself in their shoes. They must be very upset, right? They are also likely to be angry and vent their anger on others. After all, this is not only a matter of face, but also a conflict of interests..."

"Hmm? Benefits?" Gu Huanxi didn't react for a moment. "Even if we don't get married, it won't affect our support for Xiaoyu. Others may not know, but Emperor Yongping himself should know it. The concubines in the harem should be secretly happy..."

Xu Huaiyi laughed dryly, "Well, I think Xiaoyu has grown up and has enough knowledge. It's time for him to go to the court to observe government affairs. Talking about war on paper won't make you progress as fast as doing it with real swords and guns, right? A qualified emperor is not taught, but becomes one step by step..."

Gu Huanxi's face turned very ugly, "Are you crazy? You dare to say anything? We are too late to avoid this kind of thing, and you dare to take the initiative to reach out? You are afraid that the two of them will not quarrel, right?

How would Emperor Yongping look at you if he knew that you were secretly instigating Xiaoyu to come to the court to dispute?

Do you think he is not afraid of you enough?

I think you are tired of living and doing such thankless work!

There is no family affection in the royal family. Even if they are father and son, they will not allow the other party to get involved in the power in their hands. Aren’t you forcing a small fish to snatch food from the tiger’s mouth? "

Compared to her anger, Xu Huaiyi was very calm. He asked calmly, "Then let Emperor Yongping bully Xiaoyu? Being in the royal family and as the crown prince, if he doesn't fight, he will retreat. But does he have room to retreat?

No!

In history, no deposed crown prince has ever had a good ending!

He can only rush forward!

Now, the time has come. It has been five years. If he doesn't show his talents, the ministers in the court will treat him as a decoration and a whetstone for other princes. In this case, will anyone still support him?

He must show his attitude and strength to let the court officials know that he will be a wise ruler and that supporting him will stabilize the country of Dayong. Only in this way can he win the hearts of the people and cultivate his own power.

Otherwise, in a few years, when those little princes grow up, the fighting will become even more brutal.

His advantage is that he is the eldest son. Why doesn't he make good use of it?

As long as he still wants to ascend to the throne, he will sooner or later stand in opposition to Emperor Yongping."

After hearing this, Gu Huanxi's anger was suddenly pierced. She asked in a depressed tone, "Is there no possibility of a smooth transition?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. "It's very difficult. I originally thought it was possible. Emperor Yongping doesn't look like a person who is greedy for power. He also feels guilty and wants to compensate Xiaoyu. It's possible that he will abdicate early. But now, I dare not deceive myself anymore.

The throne can really change a person beyond all recognition!

Emperor Yongping has already begun to be wary of Xiaoyu, otherwise, he should have taken the initiative to ask him to come to the court to observe government affairs, but he pretended to be deaf and dumb, and even wanted to use marriage to divert Xiaoyu's attention. Ha, does he think everyone else is a fool? "

Gu Huanxi reminded, "You have to think it through. Once this kind of thing starts, it will be a fight to the death! Are you ready?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "Since Xiaoyu entered the palace, I have been waiting for this day."