Same light

That night, Alfred was busy until late at night before returning to the bedroom. At this time, Xiu usually fell asleep.

Although the two of them stopped talking about it, the pregnancy reaction would not disappear because of their silence, and Xiu was still much more tired and lethargic than before.

After Alfred changed into his pajamas, he gently opened the door of his bedroom, and the light inside the door was bright.

He was a little surprised, he strode in, and after turning the corner, he saw Xiu who was leaning on the bed and reading a book.

"It's so late, why didn't you sleep?"

Xiu put down the book and said bluntly, "I'm waiting for you."

Except for the two years in exile, Alfred spent 22 years with Xiu in his 20 years of life, and he was very familiar with Xiu's subtle tone.He smelled an unusual meaning in these simple words, not ambiguous, but about to come.

"Well," Alfred quickly recalled what he had done recently, "what's the matter?"

"I went to the Holy White Tower this afternoon." Xiu said, "It seems that they haven't finished the construction. When you ascended the throne, didn't someone come to report that the renovation of the Holy White Tower has been completed?"

"After the renovation is over, the high priest should live in it. Isn't this why I want you to live in the Holy Golden Palace? So I asked the workers to go back and make a show."

Alfred approached the bed and sat down, took Xiu's hand, lowered his head and kissed the back of his hand.

"How is it? After seeing the new Holy White Pagoda, are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied." Xiu said, looking at Alfred steadily, "If there is no trace of the top of the Holy White Tower being opened, I will be more satisfied."

Alfred paused.

He realized almost immediately that Xiu Tian deliberately left Austin alone, not just for etiquette.

Sure enough, Xiu continued: "During the day, I asked Lieutenant Colonel Austin, 'What is written in the will'. I thought he would ask me 'what is the will', but unexpectedly...he replied, 'We shouldn't spy on Your Majesty's The content of the will'."

Alfred sighed inwardly.

Austin might be the best among his peers, but he happened to be right up to Xiu.Xiu spent his whole life dealing with various forces. In less than a month on the Federation spaceship, he obtained a series of information that the former high priest had not obtained for several years. The conversation with Xiu was impeccable.

The emperor's secret edict, if any, will be placed in triplicate under the throne of the Holy Golden Palace, on the top of the Holy White Tower, and in the hands of the current Grand Marshal.

If the emperor really died unexpectedly and did not have time to leave a formal edict, then the secret edicts placed in these three places will be taken out and put together. Legacy.

The Stone family had already received a secret will, and they took it for granted that the high priest also kept a copy in secret, otherwise it would not take effect.

So when talking about this topic, Austin did not set his defenses against Xiu.

"This is just an insurance measure." Alfred explained helplessly. "You know, this is normal. Even in peacetime, a healthy emperor would make a secret will."

"It's normal for the emperor to write down the will in secret." Xiu said, "What's not normal is that a secret will has been placed on the top of the Holy White Pagoda, and I, the high priest, don't even know about it."

Also, the most abnormal thing is that Xiu originally thought... Even if Alfred wanted to make a secret will, he would discuss the content with him in advance.

Alfred held Xiu's hand and comforted him, "I'm only 22 years old. As you can guess, this edict was written for this expedition, and it will be withdrawn as soon as I come back. There is no need for you to You know, it's just one of many insurance methods, you know, insurance means that you don't have to use it at all—"

Xiu suddenly interrupted him and said: "Alfred, do you know? You have been like this since you were a child. You don't want to expose your vulnerable side. The real painful emotions would rather be digested by yourself. If it were someone else, I would praise him for being independent and strong. But you..."

His voice dropped.

"Brother misses you."

Alfred's face changed slightly, and he looked away unnaturally.

Xiu hesitated for a moment, then shook his hand with his backhand.

"Given the past, I may not be worthy of your trust..."

"No!" Alfred immediately retorted, "I don't distrust you."

"Alfred." Xiu said gently, "Trust is not simply believing, nor is it love. It is much more complicated and difficult. I am not blaming you, just..."

He paused, as if trying to restrain his emotions, not wanting to lose his composure.

"It's just that I found out today that you alone made a will in secret, and didn't tell anyone except the Grand Marshal and his heir who couldn't be avoided...I..." His voice was a little unsteady, and he began to tremble. "I'm really distressed. When I think about how you felt when you wrote those imperial edicts alone..."

He couldn't speak anymore, and turned his head to calm down.

Alfred hung his head, looking like he had nothing to say about it.

Xiu felt slumped, with disappointment, self-blame and heartache all intertwined, but he tried his best to manage his emotions, cleared his throat, and said, "Okay. Go to sleep, we're about to set off..."

"Brother." Alfred raised his head, only then did Xiu realize that his eye circles were already red, "If I hadn't come back, would you have lived and finished this life?"

Xiu looked at him in surprise, not sure if it was because he looked like he was about to cry, or because of this problem.

"But of course you'll be back!"

Alfred didn't answer these words, Xiu's heart sank infinitely into the abyss.

"The analysis reports of the wreckage of the spaceship are coming out one after another. Our estimates are too optimistic, and there are too many unknowns... The only thing that is completely certain is that they are very strong." Alfred said, "The empire needs victory. Not a miserable victory , is not a complete retreat, but an overwhelming victory that is enough to deter another civilization. Otherwise, in this era, it will be difficult for us to stand up."

For this reason, Alfred must adopt the most aggressive strategy. In this war, he has no option of retreating or evading.

He can only go forward without hesitation and attack without hesitation.

Xiu knew that this was the most dangerous and dangerous way of playing.

"But..." He immediately wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, those words were all blocked in his chest, and he couldn't say a word.

Alfred shook his head, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, as if he wanted to smile.

"I wrote in the will that the child in your womb is my Crown Prince. Once I pass away, the Crown Prince will automatically ascend the throne. I want you to be the regent and the Grand Marshal to assist the government until the young emperor is able to govern alone. I ask you to educate the young emperor yourself, Let him or her grow into a qualified emperor. Brother, is this reason enough for you to survive?"

In shock and bewilderment, Xiu thought, if Alfred left, then he must leave too.He had already gone to death calmly, and it was Alfred who insisted on keeping him.

This is something that does not require any thinking and hesitation.

However, if Alfred leaves the only bloodline and entrusts it to him...it belongs to the two of them, their child.

His mind was confused, and he raised his hand unconsciously, stroking his abdomen.

This was the first time he allowed himself to do this after being diagnosed.

In a trance, Xiu suddenly understood why Alfred's desire for this child had suddenly become so strong recently - he just realized suddenly that he might not be able to come back, and he knew that if he didn't After returning, Xiu couldn't live anymore.

He is trying his best to find a way out for Xiu.

"What if I didn't keep this child?" Xiu asked, "The will will become a dead letter."

"Then I can't help it." Alfred said, he looked at Xiu, his eyes were red, "Then I can't help it. I have done everything I can..."

Xiu closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he had already made a decision.

He said, "I want you to accompany me in the operation."

Alfred's breath was stagnant, he knew that it was time to come, and nothing changed.He responded: "Of course. Okay."

"But not recently." Xiu said calmly, "After you come back."

"Brother," Alfred couldn't help but said, "the later the time, the more damage you will do to your body. Do it right now, and it will be too late when I come back. If you have already made a decision, then we will immediately..."

"I haven't finished yet." Xiu interrupted, he looked away, and refused to meet Alfred's gaze again, "If you can come back safely and are not injured...then, I won't do this operation Done."

Alfred was stunned for a few seconds, and finally came to his senses, and said hastily, "Wait a minute... Brother, speak slowly, I, I don't seem to understand."

He was suddenly hit by a huge surprise, afraid that he had misunderstood it.

Xiu lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes trembling non-stop, he looked quite calm, but he didn't know that the tips of his ears were quietly turning red.

"As soon as you come back," he said, "I'll give you a baby."