Xu Zhihuai had never asked his daughter carefully about what happened that day.
She thought she had forgotten, completely forgotten.
Unfortunately, everything in life cannot always go as expected.
"An'er likes kittens?"
"Um."
"But kittens have to follow their mother cats. If they leave their mothers, they will cry too."
"oh."
Xu Zhihuai's thin white fingers gently stroked the fluffy hair on his daughter's forehead, remembering what Wei Li said.
kitten?
He actually compared her daughter to a weak and innocent little thing? Just let him tease you like a gadget?
Oh, he is still so arrogant.
Zhu Qingruo was quickly coaxed to sleep.
Jinhua was afraid that Xu Zhihuai had something on her mind, so she stayed by her side.
Xu Zhihuai smiled: "What? Are you going to put me to sleep too?"
Jinhua smiled reluctantly, and then a worried expression appeared on her face.
Xu Zhihuai knew what she was thinking.
She and she were thinking of the same person.
"Jinhua, I'm not that worried anymore. We have been entangled with Wei Li for so many years. To be honest, we both know each other well. He wants his high position and power, and I want peace for my side. Now is not the time to quarrel. He What I want and what I want are never the same thing. I can’t stand in his way, and he can’t go to the trouble of coming to me. It’s not worth it.”
Jinhua nodded in agreement.
Xu Zhihuai took a long breath: "Wei Li knows the prince better than me. The prince treats me wholeheartedly. If he can't get along with me, he can't get along with the prince. He's not that stupid, so even if he hangs in front of me every day, even if When he sees An'er, I have nothing to be afraid of."
For Wei Li, she and An'er were already extravagant hopes that he could not easily touch. Otherwise, with his temper, how could he see An'er secretly?
He could have walked out openly and casually looked at what the flesh and blood he once hated so much had grown into?
When he sees it, he will remember it deeply.
Xu Zhihuai breathed a sigh of relief and told Jinhua to go to bed early.
If Zhu Qingruo goes to Qianhua Palace for morning classes every day, she must guard her every step of the way.
The person she trusted the most was always Jinhua.
In the morning of the next day, Zhu Xuxing praised Wei Li unstintingly for what he had done in Fengdu in front of all the ministers. He wiped out the rebellious parties and recovered a lot of money lost to corruption.
When the officials heard this and congratulated him, they felt very excited.
Everyone knows that the gap in the national treasury is still wide.
Military pay for the coming year is even more of a top priority.
What Wei Li is best at is checking people and confiscating their homes.
At this juncture, the prince called him back, probably to "kill people."
Who will be next?
Just thinking about it makes people shudder.
Zhu Xuxing looked at the uneasy and panicked expressions of everyone, and suddenly remembered what his eldest sister had said: Wei Li's sword has been sharpened for so many years, and now is when it is at its sharpest. You must make good use of this sword and remove all obstacles.
Zhu Xuxing came back very early today.
Xu Zhihuai could tell from his face that he was in a good mood. He even played with An'er for a long time and let her ride on his tall shoulders. He was so tired that he was sweating profusely.
Xu Zhihuai gently wiped his face: "Your Highness, be careful."
Zhu Xuxing was panting and rubbed his daughter's face: "As long as she is happy."
When Jinhua saw them sitting down together, she quickly picked up Zhu Qingruo and went outside to play.
Zhu Xuxing took a breath and took a sip of tea: "How is An'er's recent homework? Is it too strict for the eldest sister to teach her?"
Xu Zhihuai smiled: "An'er has a great time playing in Qianhua Palace every day, where does he go to school?"
"I have long said that elder sister will love An'er very much."
"correct……"
Xu Zhihuai remembered something and said hesitantly: "The Queen asked me today if I would like to take An'er to see her grandpa."
As soon as these words came out, the indifferent smile on Zhu Xuxing's face instantly froze. He could no longer laugh. He pondered for a moment and then said: "It's better not to do it. An'er is weak and his father is sick, so it's better to avoid it. "
"Well, I listen to Your Highness."
In fact, the empress wanted Xu Zhihuai to persuade the prince to take An'er with him.
She didn't agree because she knew what Zhu Xuxing was thinking.
There is no turning back when the bow is drawn.
He chose his eldest sister instead of his father.
The same is true for him now. He has more important people and things to protect.
A few days later, the Queen asked about Xu Zhihuai.
Xu Zhihuai told the truth: "Your Highness seems reluctant to let An'er see Grandpa Huang's illness and haggard appearance."
The queen frowned: "How come you can't even handle small things well?"
"Mother, I've always been stupid..."
"That's all, if you don't see me, then I'll see you."
The Queen is in trouble.
The hospital said that the emperor's condition was not good, and that he would not be able to survive until one day...
Seeing the sadness on her face, Xu Zhihuai could guess a bit. But she didn't ask anything, she just asked An'er to go over and give Grandma Huang a hug.
When Zhu Weizhen came over, the queen was already talking and laughing.
When leaving, Zhu Weizhen was walking with Xu Zhihuai and suddenly asked: "Did the Queen Mother ask you to be the peacemaker again?"
Xu Zhihuai was slightly surprised: "How does Your Highness know?"
Zhu Weizhen smiled: "As soon as I saw the queen mother's face, I knew she was forcing a smile. She has been talking about you and An'er for the past two days, so she must have been thinking about it."
Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from her eyes.
Xu Zhihuai lowered his eyes and said nothing.
Zhu Weizhen continued: "My father's condition is not good. I didn't ask anyone from the Imperial Hospital to tell the prince. You should also say less."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I won't be too talkative."
Zhu Weizhen slowed down and said, "Since you are so sensible, I have something to explain to you. After the crown prince ascends the throne, you will still be a noble concubine, and you will remain a noble concubine for the rest of your life."
Xu Zhihuai frowned slightly.
Is she so anxious?
He couldn't wait to stop thinking about her.
"It's not that I dislike you, it's just that the position of queen must be handed over to someone more secure than you."
Xu Zhihuai's face did not change, and he lowered his eyes and replied: "I understand what Your Highness means. As long as I can keep An'er growing up safely, I have no more extravagant hopes."
Zhu Weizhen was dubious, but still smiled: "Man, how can you have no extravagant hopes? I know you won't give up easily. If you want to fight later, then let's fight. Just don't drag other people down, especially An'er. .”
"Your Highness..."
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, lest you feel aggrieved."
Zhu Weizhen quickly changed the subject and said, "I'm going to pay my respects to my father. You guys should go back first."
"yes."
Xu Zhihuai looked at her leaving figure and thought to himself: Your Highness, you are also a mother. How could I not fight?
If I take a step back, my daughter will take thousands of steps back in her future life.
