My name is Zhou Zhidang, and my baby name is Ah Xian. I am the son of Emperor Yi Ning, and I am the only seedling in my family. I have no brothers or sisters.

On the day I was born, A Niang died of a hemorrhage.

However, Dad has not remarried so far, nor has he selected a wide range of talented women to enrich the harem.

The harem is empty.

Apart from dealing with government affairs, Dad misses Aunt all day long.

How many ministers came forward, saying that father's descendants were rare, and advised him to choose some concubines to multiply the royal blood.

At this time, Dad would call me over.

Said that I will be the next emperor of Dayao.

Because I lost my mother when I was born, my father was very concerned about me, and he was afraid that the servants who took care of me would not be careful, so he often took me by his side to raise me personally.

Therefore, my knowledge is the best among my peers.

If I stand up, the courtiers will be helpless. With the much-praised eldest son of Zhonggong, there is no need for other princes to add luster.

"Your gentlemen have already talked about it all the time. I have a son born to the queen. Do you have no confidence in him?"

I stood in the hall and listened to Father questioning the officials.

As long as I can remember, this kind of thing has happened repeatedly, and they always have to persuade Dad every now and then.

I'm 16 years old and they're still making endless admonitions.

Duke Sheng bowed and said, "It's not that the ministers deliberately made things difficult for Your Majesty, it's just that the late Emperor had 21 sons and eighteen daughters, and His Majesty should follow suit..."

Father's complexion was not very good, he stared and said in a deep voice: "The first emperor was alive, and King Yong conspired against him. After I ascended the throne, Princess Gaomi and King Wu conspired to change the palace. Have you all forgotten?"

The important ministers had no one to refute.

And I frowned slightly, I had never heard of this.

I only heard my father tell me how close he was to my nineteenth uncle and eighteenth aunt, and told me about their youth. Unfortunately, they got seriously ill and passed away.

Every time I mentioned them, my father was very sad.

Father continued: "I don't want the scene of brothers fighting against each other again in my lifetime, or even a hundred years later."

Sheng Guogong looked a little embarrassed, "It's my minister who didn't think carefully."

Father looked at them, and said in a slightly gentle tone: "I haven't said this to you before, but I said it today, and I don't want to mention it again in the future."

The courtiers were quiet for a moment, and old man Cai stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness has reached the age of marrying a wife. I think you might as well choose some good women from aristocratic families and slowly select them."

I took a deep breath, and if I failed to persuade my father to marry my concubine, did you point the finger at me?

I've grown so big, I haven't talked to girls much yet!
So I looked at my father and cast a look of asking for help. Can't I get married a few years later?
Father looked helpless when he saw my gaze.

And I kept pleading with him in my heart.

After shaking his head and chuckling lightly, he looked straightly at the courtiers standing below.

"I don't think there is any need to pick and choose among girls from aristocratic families. Girls are no better than men. They are thin-skinned and will be sad if they are not selected. I am old and I can't see little girls crying."

Father spoke as if recalling some distant events.

Old man Cai persuaded again: "Your Majesty, it's time for His Royal Highness to get married, and you won't succeed if you don't choose a concubine!"

Father waved his hand and said: "I decided to hold a palace banquet half a month later, and let the boys and girls of the right age from each family take a look at each other. You are worried about my children, and I also care about your children."

All in all, if you want to get married, you should get married.

I was also relieved.

If I have a choice, I am naturally willing, otherwise I would feel uncomfortable thinking about it if I choose from the planned list.

I'm afraid those girls don't want to.

After studying the banditry in Quyu, he left the court and followed his father back to the Palace of Imperial Harmony.

He sat on the chair and looked at me quietly without saying a word.

There was scrutiny in those eyes.

For a moment, I couldn't understand the meaning in Dad's eyes.

After a while, Father said, "What kind of girl do you want to marry? Ah Xian?"

I thought for a while, my mind went blank.

So I shook my head.

Dad took a deep breath, "It's my fault, I didn't train you well in this aspect."

A big question mark rose in my heart.

This still needs to be cultivated?
Immediately afterwards, Father shook his head helplessly, "I am self-taught in this area, you..."

I didn't answer. After all, I can't blame me, can I?
And Dad asked again: "Who do you think is the best among the wives you have met?"

lady?I rolled my eyes slightly.

"Promoted to the princess." I replied seriously.

The naked eye could see that Dad was stunned. After looking down for a moment, he asked in surprise, "Why her?"

I am even more surprised, why can't it be Princess Sheng?

"I think she treats brother Zhili well and is a very good mother." I concluded.

Sometimes I wish that Princess Shengwang is my aunt, but unfortunately I can only envy Zhili, who told me how good his aunt is.

Dad froze again.

He looked at me with distressed eyes, I don't know why he looked at me like that.

He sighed and said lightly: "Forget it, the question is not the answer."

I don't know what answer he wants to ask.

Dad didn't ask any more questions, after I had breakfast with him, he reviewed the memorials, and I also went to study at the palace school.

In fact, I want to ask Dad about Uncle Nineteen and Aunt Eighteen, but I'm afraid that mentioning them will make Dad sad.

When they arrived at Gongxue, Zhixin was already sitting in his seat.

He is my nineteenth uncle's son. Since his nineteenth uncle and nineteenth uncle's mother died of illness, he has lived in Qingfeng Hall and has been taken care of by Lizhuang.

After I sat down, I tilted my head and asked, "What are you doing here so early today?"

Zhixin smiled softly, "I heard that His Majesty is going to hold a banquet in the palace? He also invites the female relatives of various families into the palace."

I frowned slightly, and said in distaste: "Your ears are too good, aren't you?"

Zhixin chuckled twice, "Can you give me a list of those who attended the banquet?"

"It's not decided yet, besides, what do you want this for?" I expressed my incomprehension.

Zhixin smiled meaningfully, "Secret."

I glanced at him in disgust, he is always like this, mysterious and secretive, but we have the best relationship.

There is really nothing to do with him.

"Know the letter, know the swing early."

Hearing the sweet greeting, Zhixin and I turned our heads one after another.

A young girl full of vigor came in from the door. She is Zhixin's older sister Zhishi and me.

Of course, she is not our real sister, her surname is Zhou Sheng.

Zhou Sheng knows the world.

After the eighteenth aunt and uncle died of illness, Zhishi has been living in Qingyi Hall, under the care of Wu Zhuang.

Zhixin and I have a good relationship with her.

She sat down behind me, and while arranging the book box, she said, "I heard that uncle is going to hold a palace banquet?"

Yep, another one with good ears.

At this time, Zhixin gave me a slight push, "Just help me."

Zhishi gossips: "What are you helping?"

Zhixin hurriedly explained the matter.

Zhishi burst into laughter after hearing this, "Could it be that you want to marry a wife?"

As she said that, she looked at me, "Zhidang, you have to help him! Let him do his homework and marry a younger brother who has everything!"

Zhixin glanced at Zhishi, "Go, don't talk nonsense."

"I'm talking nonsense? Then don't marry a wife after this banquet!" Zhishi pouted.

"Don't just talk about me, the three of us are the same age, you have to get married too!" Zhixin said carelessly.

I watched the two of them arguing childishly and couldn't help shaking my head.

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