After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 433 Unexpected Disappointment

The emperor frowned and suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, thinking that he really treated Niu Niu as his daughter, so he behaved like this.

"Li Xuan is still young, and we don't know if he will be a successful person in the future. It's too early to talk about marriage now." The emperor wanted to brush the matter off.

The Queen Mother shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, I have thought about it and decided that Niuniu is a lovely child. It would be better for her to stay in our royal family. Boys of similar age are now attending classes in the palace."

"I have chosen and chosen again, and I still think Li Xuan is the most suitable. He is the best in academics and has good character. As long as he does not go astray in the future, he will definitely have a bright future."

The emperor actually agreed with this statement. He was looking forward to his unborn son inheriting Datong in the future. Naturally, he was very picky about the royal family members who came into the palace.

The royal family members who came into the palace were all under ten years old. Although some of them were scheming, these young children could not escape the eyes of someone like him who had trained himself for many years at the pinnacle of power.

They thought they had hidden their ambitions well, but in fact the emperor saw through them clearly. In comparison, Li Xuan was a man of integrity. Even though he always said "I will relieve the emperor's worries" and even said "I want to be the crown prince", the emperor did not dislike him for this.

The emperor knew very well that Li Xuan said this because this child truly demanded strictness of himself as a gentleman. Even if he could not become the crown prince, he could still be a wise minister in the future.

"It's too early to say this now. What if Prince Jing's Mansion has other plans for him? Maybe the Palace would like Li Xuan to marry the high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital." The emperor said casually.

Although the Queen Mother had just made up her mind, it was clear that she was not unprepared. She smiled and said, "Emperor, the Crown Prince's Consort came yesterday. She mentioned Niuniu and praised her highly. She said that she liked her very much and hoped to have a daughter like her at home."

The emperor asked, "Does the Queen Mother want to grant the marriage now?"

The Queen Mother said, "Let's talk to Prince Jing's Mansion first. The mansion won't need to look at anyone else. We can arrange the marriage when the two children are older."

The Queen Mother had her own concerns. Li Xuan was still young, and if he died prematurely, it would be detrimental to Niu Niu's reputation.

The emperor said, "I will ask the Gu family later. Gu Mingda dotes on his daughter like his life, so he may not agree to this marriage."

The Queen Mother did not think this was a big deal and said, "Among all the young men of the right age in the capital, there are few who are more suitable than Li Xuan. When he grows up and does a few good things, the Emperor can give him a title. That will give him both money and face."

Listening to the empress dowager's description, the emperor could feel the happy picture of if everything went well, the couple would live in harmony in the future and live a happy life together.

But just imagining it made him feel as if he were being pricked.

"I've remembered it, don't worry, mother." The emperor said casually.

While the mother and son were talking, Niu Niu came running in, holding Li Xuan's hand.

"Grandma Empress Dowager, Uncle Emperor! I'm going to feed the little fishes. The little fishes all like me and are vying to surround me!" Niu Niu raised her head happily.

The Queen Mother was full of pride and said, "Really? Our Niuniu is really amazing!"

Niu Niu said: "Brother Xuan is amazing. He actually resisted the urge to feed the fish. He gave me all the fish food and asked me to feed them!"

In the eyes of children, feeding the fish and watching them eat the food they feed is a very interesting thing.

Li Xuan was so capable of restraining himself that Niu Niu really thought he was amazing.

"Xuan'er is restrained and humble. He really takes good care of his sister." The Queen Mother nodded with approval.

Li Xuan blushed slightly and said, "In reply to the Queen Mother, I am happy to feed the fish, but I am even happier to see Niuniu happy."

Such words really touched the heart of the empress dowager, who said, "You, my child, are just like me, hoping that Niuniu will be happy." The emperor, however, felt uncomfortable after hearing this, so he reached out and pulled Niuniu over, asking, "My dear, do you like playing with Li Xuan?"

Niu Niu nodded vigorously: "Brother Li Xuan is very considerate of me and takes care of me. He is also a very, very good brother!"

After the emperor asked, he realized that he didn't want to hear the answer at all. However, looking at the innocent eyes of the little girl in front of him, he suppressed all the strange feelings in his heart.

Niu Niu suddenly broke free from the emperor and trotted into the inner hall. Not long after, she ran out holding a wooden carved magnolia tree.

"Brother Li Xuan, you like magnolia trees the most. I don't know what to give you, so I asked my grandfather to carve one for you. I hope you like it." The little girl put the thing in front of Li Xuan.

Li Xuan was immediately flattered. Although the wood carving was made of ordinary wood, when he thought that it was given to him by Niu Niu, Li Xuan thought it was particularly beautiful.

He carefully took the wood carving, held it solemnly in his arms, and said, "After I take it back, I want to put it by the bed, so I can see it every day."

Niu Niu was also very happy that the gifts she gave were treasured by her friends.

The empress dowager still had a smile on her face like an aunt, but the emperor was the only one who felt so bitter that he almost let it overflow from his heart.

He thought to himself that he also preferred peach trees, and Niu Niu should know that, so why didn’t she give him a wooden carved peach tree?

The emperor felt that he could no longer stay in this place, so he stood up and said, "Mother, I will go to see Concubine Shun, and I will take my leave first."

The empress dowager nodded casually, waved her hand and let the emperor leave, then turned around and looked at the pair of young children talking together, still smiling.

The emperor left Shoukang Palace and went to Concubine Shun.

Concubine Shun is now six months pregnant and her belly is bulging.

As per custom, the emperor placed his hand on Concubine Shun's belly. Through several layers of clothes and cloth, he felt the baby in her belly suddenly move.

Even though the emperor had felt fetal movement many times, he still found it very wonderful and even a little addictive.

"Your Majesty, are you coming from Shoukang Palace?" Concubine Shun asked casually.

The emperor nodded, his hands still tightly on Concubine Shun's belly, unwilling to move away.

Concubine Shun smiled and said, "During this period, Niuniu and Young Master Li Xuan's relationship has made great progress. They always play together. Sometimes I feel jealous when I see them."

The emperor was originally focused on interacting with the unborn life, but when he heard this, he suddenly felt bored and couldn't help but get angry.

But Shun Fei was pregnant, so he could only suppress his anger and said, "Children are like this. They play with this person today, and like to find other playmates tomorrow. It's all in fits and starts."

It seemed that in this way he could convince himself that nothing had happened.

After leaving Concubine Shun's palace, the emperor did not use any ceremonial guards, but walked slowly along the palace road.

As an old man in the palace, Qian Rongsheng keenly noticed that the emperor seemed to be in a unhappy mood. He was so scared that he didn't dare to breathe and followed obediently.

The emperor's steps suddenly stopped, he looked up and saw the palace in front of him.

On the plaque of the palace, three large characters "Guanju Palace" were written in a flamboyant style.