Tracing Office

In the study, Zhou Lan's face became even paler, and she was a little anxious: "Why did you propose such a test suddenly? It's clear that nothing happened before. It's been several years, and I don't believe His Majesty just found out about it."

"Your Majesty did know about this a long time ago, but His Majesty didn't mind at that time. Even, not having any heirs was an advantage for His Majesty the Seventh Highness at that time." Seeing that Zhou Lan was still puzzled, Father Zhou sighed. With a sigh of relief, he said: "Alan, you are not in the court, some news is not very clear. It is said that the sixth prince has been very fond of a little eunuch named Li Yun recently, and he never leaves him for a moment."

Zhou Lan Bingxue was clever and quickly understood what Zhou's father meant.

But whoever has a sweet eye, who doesn't know that the sixth prince is the son of His Majesty's beloved.But the sixth prince was born with a disability, so he was destined not to be able to ascend to the throne.If the emperor reveals the slightest rumor that he wants to make the sixth prince the crown prince, seven of the eight ministers will die.

However, if the son of the sixth prince can be the emperor, then after he ascends the throne, the sixth prince will naturally also get the title of emperor, and the tablet will be placed in the ancestral hall of the emperors of all dynasties, and enjoy the fireworks and sacrifices of future generations.

The emperor regards the sixth prince as an eyeball and a sharp heart, so it's not surprising that he would have such an idea.Then, the Seventh Prince who is in love with Zhou Yuyun is indeed the most suitable candidate.After all, who would want to pass his throne to his nephew if he had a son?

However, whether it's because of Long Yang's goodness or because his body doesn't allow it, the sixth prince probably won't have any children now.The emperor's requirements for heirs have naturally changed.For the stability of the court and the peace of mind of the people, the prosperity of the offspring has become an advantage again.

Father Zhou said: "Your Majesty is not a tyrant, even if the Seventh Prince gritted his teeth and refused to separate from Yuyun, his life would not be in danger, but if he disobeyed His Majesty's wishes, he would inevitably lose His Majesty's favor."

Zhou Lan's eyes softened, and she breathed a sigh of relief: "The Seventh Prince is now powerful, and he has already passed the stage of living on His Majesty's favor."

"But I bet, he won't come." Father Zhou took a sip of tea leisurely.

"Why?" Zhou Lan grabbed her sleeves tightly.

"We might as well wait and see." Seeing that Zhou Lan didn't believe it, Zhou's father didn't explain.

"I believe in Yuyun's vision."

"He has been stunned." Father Zhou said coldly, "If there was still half a point of merit in the past, now it is really a waste of the years of studying before!"

Father Zhou noticed his gaffe, closed his eyes and calmed down.When he opened his eyes again, he saw Zhou Lan's worried eyes.

Father Zhou smiled, his face was full of exhaustion.He was silent for a while, and then said: "Alan, in a few years, if Yuyun doesn't improve, I'm going to take him to resign and return home."

Zhou Lan was startled, and immediately asked, "Master, what happened?"

Seeing Zhou Lan's calm face, Zhou's father nodded inwardly, and sighed that Zhou Lan was not a man.

"Nothing, I just feel a little tired."

"My lord is at the peak of Spring and Autumn."

Zhou's father smiled and shook his head: "Alan doesn't need to comfort me. I am not confused now, and Yuyun is not suitable for officialdom. Rather than letting the Zhou family have no successors and gradually decline, it is better to retreat bravely."

There is also a deeper worry that he didn't say, if the Seventh Prince becomes the final winner, with his extreme temperament, it's hard to say what he will do.

"Yuyun doesn't know how to be an official, but his knowledge is passable. I know he doesn't want to be an official. Why don't he go back to the Zhou family's academy in the south of the Yangtze River and become a teacher. Then he will teach a few outstanding students. Good karma and connections. Even if I die, I don’t have to worry about anything.”

Zhou Lan looked down at the tea in the teacup, with some sadness in her eyes.

"Alan doesn't need to be sad, people are mortal, and it's always good to die with peace of mind. I just think about what will happen next." Father Zhou waved his hand: "Alan, it's getting late, and Yuyun is coming back soon. You go back."

……

Zhou Yuyun rushed to the Seventh Prince's Mansion.

Qin Youyuan came out to greet him, apparently he did not expect to see Zhou Yuyun again so soon, his eyes gleamed with joy: "Brother Yun, why are you here again?"

The two walked to the back room, Zhou Yuyun held his hand tightly: "Xiao Yuan, do you have something to do tomorrow?"

Qin Youyuan's expression suddenly became forced, and he hardly dared to meet Zhou Yuyun's eyes: "Brother Yun, didn't I just tell you that my third brother invited me to a banquet tomorrow."

Zhou Yuyun's heart sank, and she said in a low voice: "The third prince invites you to the banquet, and you can't be at the banquet all day."

"We made an appointment to go hunting in the countryside, and we will go for a day."

"What about you now? What's the matter with you now?"

Qin Youyuan said in a panic, "I have to deal with official business."

Zhou Yuyun gritted her teeth: "Then show me the official business!"

Qin Youyuan could actually reveal the official business without hesitation, but he didn't, because he knew in his heart that this day had finally come, and no matter what he said, Zhou Yuyun would never believe it.

Qin Youyuan looked up at Zhou Yuyun, his eyes were red, like a wild beast that had been cornered, and he begged, "Brother Yun."

Zhou Yuyun suddenly realized that he had used a lot of strength with his hands, he quickly let go of Qin Youyuan's shoulders, and took two steps back. He wanted to lift Qin Youyuan's clothes to see if there were any bruises, but Qin Youyuan avoided it.

Zhou Yuyun stood there with tired eyes: "Xiaoyuan, do you still want to go home with me?"

Qin Youyuan didn't speak.Zhou Yuyun took another step forward and asked him stubbornly, "Do you still want to go home with me?"

Qin Youyuan said softly: "Let me think again, brother Yun, let me think again."

"Father said, if you don't come tomorrow, you don't have to come in the future." Seeing that Qin Youyuan hung his head and didn't respond, Zhou Yuyun finally couldn't control his voice, and said loudly: "I don't understand what happened?! Father finally Ken lets go of our business, what else do you think about?"

"Brother Yun, you don't understand."

"Yes, I don't understand. But why can't you tell me. What happened, what are you worried about? Why can't you tell me? No matter what we face, let's find a solution together!"

"Brother Yun, let me think again." Qin Youyuan only repeated this sentence.

Zhou Yuyun was finally disheartened, and he himself was not a person who would argue and shout: "Okay. Think about it."

Zhou Yuyun turned around, and there was obvious sadness and anger in his words: "I really don't understand. We agreed at the beginning that we would join hands and live together for the rest of our lives. Even if our parents object and the world ridicules, we must persist. Why now, everything They are all developing in a good direction, but you refuse to go any further?"

There was no sound behind him, Zhou Yuyun stepped away, and when he reached the threshold, he couldn't help but stop and said, "Xiaoyuan, I'll be at home tomorrow, waiting for you to come."