Song Qing stared blankly at Young Master Liu's back as he rushed out the door holding three wooden boxes.
In his mind, he recalled the words that Young Master Liu had just said to him. Although he looked playful and smiling, when he thought about it carefully, he could not help but feel a bit heavy.
It seems that the third brother suddenly wants to establish a legitimate son and a concubine today not because of the order of elders and children and the distinction between legitimate concubines and concubines, but because there is a deeper meaning.
With a hint of worry hidden deep in his eyes, Song Qing blew out the lights, closed the door and quickly followed Mr. Liu, walking away. Song Qing turned his head and glanced at the three boxes in his third brother's arms.
If we don't agree, let them make their own choice and let God's will decide everything.
It is not difficult to analyze from the words of the third brother that the key to the identity of the concubine lies in the items in these three boxes.
When brothers Liu Mingzhi, Song and Qing rushed to the front hall of the palace, the large and small hall was already full of people.
There are the sisters Qi Yun and the many children of Young Master Liu, as well as Cheng Kai and thirty of Liu Mingzhi's generals and brothers.
"Sisters, please meet your husband."
"The boys meet their father."
"Let's see the commander-in-chief."
Liu Mingzhi looked around at the people gathered in the hall. Everyone who was supposed to be there was there.
Putting the box in his hand on the table beside him, Liu Mingzhi swung his clothes and sat on the chair.
"Everyone is free of charge, please take a seat!"
"Thank you, husband."
"Thank you daddy!"
"Thank you, Marshal."
Liu Mingzhi picked up the teacup and rinsed his mouth, glanced at the many children standing next to their mothers' chairs and fell silent.
Suddenly, the silence in the hall could be heard. Except for Song Qing, who was sitting at the bottom, everyone's eyes were on Young Master Liu.
Everyone had suspicious thoughts in their hearts, wondering what Young Master Liu wanted to do.
To call everyone to such a grand place without any warning, could something important have happened?
The Qi Yun sisters were fine. Cheng Kai and others experienced what happened during the military review outside the city in the morning. They couldn't help but feel a sudden thought in their minds that made them swallow their saliva.
Isn't it possible that the commander-in-chief is plotting to raise his troops to rebel?
When the time came, none of Cheng Kai's 30 people dared to express their anger. They all stared at Liu Mingzhi intently, speculating on the possibility of the idea just now.
The most important thing is where you and others should go.
Cheng Kai and the six of them looked at each other and saw the indifferent expressions in each other's eyes, and they felt relieved.
As long as there is no gap between the six brothers and they support each other, the following brothers will not be a problem.
Now it depends on what the commander wants.
If the commander wants to rebel, he and others have no choice but to refuse.
Everyone in the civil and military dynasty didn't know that he and others were all close followers of the commander-in-chief.
If the commander-in-chief raises his troops, even if he and others do not follow him, the court will not let them go afterwards. In this case, it is better to follow the commander-in-chief and fight for a chance to gain glory and wealth.
Are the six of them afraid of Cheng Kai? Of course I'm afraid.
Rebellion is not about eating wine and meat. No one can be indifferent if it is thrown at anyone.
But I was afraid that there was nothing I could do. I and the others were already like grasshoppers on a rope with the commander.
It can be said that one is prosperous and both are prosperous, and one is deprived of both.
They are not just noobs, they are all veterans immersed in power struggles. How could they not understand the situation they and others are in.
Once Liu Mingzhi falls, he and other generals with heavy troops will definitely be purged one by one.
Looking around, it has always been like this in all dynasties.
Let's not talk about it far away, let's just say that after General Jin Yi committed suicide by drinking, a group of brave generals under his command, except for the qualifications of Lord Protector Zhang Kuang, the junior generals who were not too high remained.
It's not like they haven't heard what happened to the other generals.
A lesson from the past is a guide for the future.
Their positions depended on whether the commander-in-chief could resist the pressure from the civil servants above the court for himself and his brothers.
As long as the commander-in-chief remains standing, he and others will be equally prosperous and wealthy.
Liu Mingzhi seemed not to notice that the flashing eyes of Cheng Kai and others were still scrutinizing his many children.
Liu Chengfeng and the others who came into contact with their father's gaze subconsciously shrank behind them, and they all remained silent and did not dare to look at their father.
My mind was rapidly thinking about whether I had done anything out of the ordinary in the past two days.
Could it be that my father knew about the fight with Chang Kun and the others? It was just a fight, so why did he mobilize so many troops?
Liu Yunxin was so frightened that she buried her little face in Ying'er's embroidered robe. She was just sensible and would not cause trouble.
She really couldn't figure out why her father, who was happily hugging her and lifting her up high the day before yesterday, looked so scary today.
Even the sisters of Qi Yun couldn't help but feel nervous. They didn't know what was wrong with Mr. Daofu. They had never seen him look so serious before.
Involuntarily, the atmosphere in the hall became eerily quiet, and everyone could clearly feel their hearts beating unsatisfactorily.
Even Song Qing, who knew the inside story, couldn't help but hold his breath.
Depressed, unparalleled depression.
Finally, the motionless Young Master Liu moved, and gently moved the tea lid in his hand.
"Today, the king calls all brothers to come and bear witness for the king.
As the saying goes, there is no rule without rules. Since ancient times, there has been an orderliness between elders and younger ones, and distinctions between concubines and concubines. These dogs of mine have all grown up. The oldest, Chengfeng, is twelve years old this year, and it will be time to marry in the blink of an eye. It’s time to have children.
However, the king has been traveling abroad all the time, and the princess is taking good care of everything at home.
Now it happens that I, the king, have taken some time off, and taking advantage of the opportunity that my brothers have not yet left camp to go on an expedition, I have decided on the identity of my legitimate son.
You brothers are much younger than me. If I unfortunately return to the west in the future and my son inherits the throne, I hope you will help your useless nephew with all your heart. "
As soon as Liu Mingzhi finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became relaxed.
Cheng Kai and his thirties breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Young Master Liu with a sad look in his eyes.
It's just a legitimate son. Commander, do you want to make it as grand as raising an army to rebel?
The sisters of Qi Yun suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time their hearts became a little brighter. If their husband showed some favoritism, they were afraid that there would be some cracks in the relationship between their sisters and others.
The issue of legitimate sons and concubines has been a sensitive topic among wealthy families since ancient times.
The sisters Qi Yun naturally became nervous.
Everyone has selfish motives, and the identity of his child in the future depends entirely on the husband's whim.
Liu Mingzhi deliberately ignored the looks of Qi Yun's group of ladies and looked at his three older sons.
"Liu Chengfeng, Liu Chengzhi, Liu Chengqian, you three stand in the center."
"Yes, Dad!"
The three brothers didn't have much idea about the distinction between legitimate sons and daughters, but when they heard their father asking them to stand up by name, they instantly became nervous.
They stood there leaning on each other, looking extremely uncomfortable.
Liu Mingzhi looked at the three brothers relying on each other, with a flash of relief in his eyes.
Naturally, I had my own plans to avoid the separation of my descendants and concubines over the years, but today, I had to mention this matter.
"The three of you will kowtow three times to your thirty uncles!"
"yes!"
"My child Liu Chengfeng!"
"Liu Chengzhi!"
"Liu Chengqian!"
"Greetings, uncle!"
Everyone hurriedly stood up and helped the three brothers: "No gifts, no gifts, three generations... my dear nephew, please forgive me!"
"Thank you uncle."
Liu Mingzhi stood up, picked up three exquisite sandalwood boxes on the table, kicked them up, and placed the table in front of him. He placed the three boxes on the chair in front of him.
"Whether you are a legitimate son or a concubine, it is not up to your father to decide. You are all my father's flesh and blood, and your husband will never deliberately favor any of you.
Therefore, what your status will be in the future depends entirely on your own luck and God's will.
In these three boxes, there were placed his father's royal seal, a short sword, and an ingot of gold. "
"The person who draws the royal seal will be the heir to the throne. He will inherit the throne after becoming a father for a hundred years."
"You choose your own future position. As a father, you will not take sides. Who will come first?
Everything is destined. "
