noon.

After Xiao Lusheng left the court, his father called him to the imperial study for a talk. His father simply wanted him to have children as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, father. I'll be at ease."

The emperor said, "Go find your mother. She has already selected several concubines for you. Go and pick two that suit your eyes."

Xiao Lusheng was in a dilemma and did not move.

"Why, aren't you taking care of the important matter of having an heir?" The emperor glanced sideways at his only son.

He is tall and strong, with a cold and hard temperament.

He will surely be a more outstanding emperor than him in the future, but for now, his offspring must be the most important thing.

In particular, the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau once said that his son, who was still the King of Huainan, had some difficulties in having offspring.

He opened his mouth, "Is there any problem with you and the Crown Princess having sex?"

It is not acceptable for a country's crown prince to have no offspring.

Xiao Lusheng frowned, feeling a little embarrassed. His father was really becoming more and more unscrupulous. In the past, he let his mother urge him, but now, he often urges him personally.

"Father, my son's face and legs were healed by the Crown Princess. If I take a concubine now, I'm afraid it will chill Yun'er's heart."

"Offspring is a big deal. If she is sensible, how dare she be angry and disappointed? I have never investigated the matter of her marrying in a place of marriage."

Xiao Lusheng said: "Father is right, but my son has been unable to do it lately, and she is still helping him to recuperate. At this time, I must not disappoint Yun'er."

"you……"

"Father, I have recovered. If you still don't have any children, I will definitely choose a few that suit my eyes."

The matter of selecting a concubine has been in preparation for half a year, and he has been resisting it for half a year, but it seems that it can no longer be stopped.

Xiao Lusheng felt a little worried.

But these things cannot be known to Yun'er, otherwise, she would be so sad and heartbroken.

In this life, Yun'er's first half of life was already miserable enough. In the second half of life, he wanted her to be happy and grow old with him. He didn't want any other woman to come between them.

However, the issue of offspring is indeed urgent at the moment.

My father is in good health, but he is worried that they will have children. As the crown prince, my father will not allow him to have only one wife.

He needs to think of ways to deal with these problems.

The emperor looked at Xiao Lusheng, not knowing what he was thinking.

Doctor Li from the Imperial Hospital never said anything about the prince's health. Perhaps it was really that the father and son were not destined to be together.

"As the crown prince, you should know the importance of offspring. No matter what, you will not have only one wife."

"My son can save it."

"That's good." The emperor stood up, looked at Xiao Lusheng for a long time, and said with a sigh: "I understand your deep feelings, but you should also be aware of the burden on your shoulders."

A big hand pressed on Xiao Lusheng's shoulder, "I am the same."

Otherwise, how could he have such an outstanding son like Xiao Lusheng.

It’s a pity that this outstanding son is not his and his beloved woman’s.

Xiao Lusheng raised his eyes and looked at the emperor. He actually heard a hint of helplessness in what his father said today.

As an emperor, he holds the power of life and death.

What else can't he be satisfied with?

The emperor ordered Xiao Lusheng to go to Qixiang Palace to find Concubine Duan.

After Xiao Lusheng retreated.

Jian Shun came forward quickly, and the two of them didn't say anything. Xiao Lusheng strode quickly and soon arrived at Qixiang Palace.

Concubine Duan was lazily lying on the chaise longue. When she saw Xiao Lusheng coming, she sat up straight and asked, "Why are you here?"

She hasn't seen her son for half a month.

Xiao Lusheng said: "Father asked me to come here."

Imperial Concubine Duan nodded and asked Nanny Gui to bring the girls' portraits over. "Take a look. These are all selected by me for you. They are all well-educated and well-mannered."

Xiao Lusheng repeated to Concubine Duan what he had said to the emperor in the imperial study.

At this time, Concubine Duan smiled bitterly, "You two really look alike."

Her eyes were dim, "Look at this huge harem. I am the head of the concubines. I am not the queen, but I control the power of the six palaces. Apart from me, he only has three or four concubines. Who has to be favored more often throughout the year?"

"Concubine?"

Xiao Lusheng always felt that his mother's words were too desolate, and there was something else behind them that he didn't quite understand.

Concubine Duan looked at Xiao Lusheng and said, "I mean, you are just like your father. When you fall in love with someone, you want to love him/her alone."

"I can see that you have true feelings for the Crown Princess. She cured your leg and restored your appearance. She is my benefactor and your benefactor. Who else can you love if not her?"

"Let's go back now. We can delay it as long as possible."

Concubine Duan looked at her son, her eyes filled with unconcealable maternal love. She had never lived a happy life.

Her son...

She wanted to please him.

Xiao Lusheng couldn't believe it.

In the past, she was so anxious to let him take a concubine, and even hinted to Yun'er about letting him take a concubine.

Why am I not in a hurry today?

"Go back." Concubine Duan waved at Xiao Lusheng.

He always felt that there might be indelible scars deep in his mother's heart.

"Mother, if you have any worries, you can tell me. I am not talented, but I can still help you."

"fine."

It can't be solved.

There's no way to understand it.

That woman was extremely capable. Even though she was not in the palace, she was still able to win the emperor's heart and the emperor kept the throne of empress vacant for several years for her.

"Let's go back."

Concubine Duan smiled and said to Xiao Lusheng, "I am second to none and above everyone else. Nothing will happen to me."

As a favored concubine, she actually lived a pretty good life apart from her position as queen.

"Yes, my son is resigning."

Xiao Lusheng came out of Qixiang Palace and looked back at the palace.

What secrets are hidden between my mother and my father?

His mother's words today made him feel that there seemed to be some unknown love-hate relationship between his father and his mother.

But, my father and mother clearly seem to be very loving.

He was thinking about himself. He loved Yun'er and cherished her. He wished he could bring all the best things to her and let her choose.

Compare them.

It only shows that the love and favor between father and mother is a lie.

The clear sky was covered with dark clouds.

After walking out of the palace, the dark clouds dispersed, revealing a golden sun. The sunlight shone on the earth, and there was light everywhere.

Jian Shun smiled and asked, "Your Highness, are we going to the other courtyard now?"

Xiao Lusheng nodded.

The carriage stopped at a luxurious villa on the edge of the capital.

The whole yard was planted with camellias, which were Yun'er's favorite flowers. She sat in the middle of the main hall. Not long after, Shuying brought Su Yuxi to the yard.

"Your Highness, you are finally willing to see me. Five years ago, in Mobei, I saved you. You gave me this jade pendant then. Have you forgotten?"

Su Yuxi was locked in a dark secret room.

She used the antidote given by Juan Ling to relieve the pain and itching on her body, but the mosquitoes, rats and cockroaches in the secret room made her restless.

In the past two days, she was in a daze and had not slept well at all.

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