boyutpedia Chapter 309 Should I find myself a stepmother?
Chapter 309 Should I find myself a stepmother?
As night falls, the flickering candlelight in the Zhaoyang Palace creates a warm yet slightly heavy picture.
Chu Zixi walked slowly into the hall, dancing in her light veil, looking a bit travel-weary, but it could not hide her elegant and refined appearance.
Chu Tianlong had been waiting for a long time, his eyes full of concern and love for his daughter.
"Xier, I heard that you were busy in West Street all day today?" Chu Tianlong's voice was gentle and deep.
Chu Zixi nodded slightly with a faint smile on her lips.
The people of West Street live in simple houses and have a hard life, so I came up with an idea. I "borrowed" some silver from Qian Duoduo and bought materials for the people to build houses, so that they can build houses together with Jun Feimo's secret guards. In this way, they not only have something to do, but also can get wages, so that they can have spiritual sustenance. "Chu Zixi said slowly.
Chu Tianlong sighed, his eyes sparkling with relief: "Xi'er, all the civil and military officials in the court are eloquent, but when they talk about the suffering of the people, they are often just talking on paper and talking about nothing. But you are able to help them with your own actions and share the people's worries. Your character is exactly the same as your mother's!"
After he finished speaking, Chu Tianlong's eyes suddenly dimmed, as if shrouded in an invisible sadness.
That name became a pain in his heart that could never be healed, and it was also the vulnerable part that he dared not touch easily after he recovered his memory.
Chu Zixi noticed the change in her father's mood and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Father, actually..." She described in detail how she had designed to cheat Qian Duoduo.
Chu Tianlong heard this and gently patted the back of Chu Zixi's hand with his big hand, his eyes full of doting, "Xi'er, what have you done wrong? My daughter has the world in her heart and is chivalrous and righteous, which is a great act. As for the Qian family, I have long been disgusted with those rich but unkind people. I have ordered people to secretly collect evidence of their crimes, and when the time is right, I will not let them off easily!"
After these words, the atmosphere in Zhaoyang Palace seemed to be much more relaxed.
"Someone, prepare the meal!"
Hearing this, Chu Zixi looked at Chu Tianlong with a puzzled look and asked, "Father, you haven't eaten yet?"
Chu Tianlong raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a doting smile, and said gently: "I know you went to West Street today, I have been waiting for you, will you eat with me?"
Chu Zixi felt warm in her heart and nodded with a smile. She had actually eaten outside, but didn't eat much.
Chu Tianlong glanced around, frowned slightly, and asked curiously: "Huh? Where's Xiaobai?"
Chu Zixi turned to look at Yu San who was standing beside her. Yu San lowered his head and replied softly, "Your Majesty, Master, the young master has not returned yet."
Chu Zixi's expression changed slightly, and she murmured to herself, "Not back yet?"
Yusan continued, "Yes, Yuda and Yuer didn't send back any news either."
Chu Tianlong's face became serious, and he said worriedly: "Will Xiaobai be in trouble? Should I send the Imperial Guards to look for him?"
Chu Zixi shook her head gently and said, "Father, that's not necessary. Maybe Xiaobai is just having fun. With Yuda and Yuer following him, nothing should happen."
Chu Tianlong was still a little worried and asked, "Are you really okay?"
Chu Zixi nodded affirmatively, "Yes!" Xiaobai's fighting power is not weak now. If anything goes wrong, it will be someone else. With Yuda and Yuer following him, they will not let Xiaobai do anything wrong. What can happen, Chu Zixi thought.
The food was neatly arranged one by one and the palace maids withdrew. After the father and daughter had dinner, Chu Tianlong asked her to rest early before leaving Zhaoyang Palace.
After Chu Zixi washed up, she lay on the small couch, while Xiaolu lit incense beside her.
Xiaolu looked at Chu Zixi lying on the couch in a daze, "Princess, it's late, why don't you go to bed and rest?"
Chu Zixi shook her head. "I'm not sleepy yet. Xiaolu, do you think my father has no concubines in the harem for these years? Is there something wrong?"
Hearing this, Xiao Lu lowered her voice and said, "These days, Xiao Cui and I have been in the palace and have heard from the palace maids that the emperor doesn't like women to get close to him. At the beginning, many court officials urged the emperor to expand his harem, but the emperor ignored them all and insisted on leaving his harem empty."
Chu Zixi frowned slightly, "So, does my cheap dad have a problem or does he simply not like women?"
Xiaolu said softly, "Princess, please don't make random guesses."
Xiao Cui was packing clothes nearby. After hearing their conversation, she stopped what she was doing and turned to look at Chu Zixi. She said softly, "Princess, a few days ago, Eunuch Su came to our Zhaoyang Palace and revealed some things to us.
It is said that the emperor never liked women to get close to him and always kept his distance. Not long ago, the day after the emperor recovered his memory, he got drunk and was very sad.
At that time, when Eunuch Su was serving the emperor, he heard him murmur in a low voice, saying that although he had forgotten the woman he loved most in his life, fortunately he had not fallen in love with anyone. During that time, the emperor became extremely cold and indifferent, which made people feel scared. "
Xiaolu immediately agreed, "Yes, yes! But later, when the emperor found out about the princess, his attitude changed. He seemed to have regained hope and was no longer as cold and ruthless as before."
Chu Zixi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and said softly: "Eunuch Su actually told you all this? I guess he also wants you to tell this princess from your mouth!"
Xiao Cui and Xiao Lu looked at each other, and then said in unison: "Princess, we know we are wrong, and we will never say these words to you again."
Chu Zixi gently waved her hand, signaling them not to care, and then said: "It's okay, but seeing his lonely appearance, I can't help but feel a little sad."
Xiaolu muttered quietly: "Ah... lonely? Yes, the emperor is also a human being after all, he will feel lonely too. Ordinary people have three wives and four concubines!"
Chu Zixi's eyes flickered, and she said leisurely, "Do you think I should find myself a stepmother?"
Xiaolu's eyes widened and she asked in surprise, "Princess, how can anyone find a stepmother for himself?"
Xiao Cui also frowned and asked in confusion: "Princess, why do you have such an idea? You are the emperor's only daughter. In the future, everything in Chu will belong to you and your children. Why do you want to cause trouble for yourself?"