He was teased by his daughter, his old face flushed!
"No wonder your mother always said you don't have the demeanor of a daughter, look what you're saying." He glared at Yumeng, and said dejectedly, "Besides, even if the fourth child is born, are you sure it will be a girl? Even if it is a girl, what if she's like you? Your mother would go crazy!"
Yumeng thought about it too. If her mother went crazy, where would they go to cry!
"Then... then forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything!"
For the peace of the family, she cruelly gave up on the fourth child. After all, such a good girl was ruined by her mother, and if her sister was also ruined, wouldn't that leave a lifelong shadow on her mother's heart!
The royal garden, not to mention a hundred flowers vying for beauty, the blooming chrysanthemums alone had become a grand spectacle in the garden!
Yumeng linked her arm with Zhao Jiaqi's and they admired the autumn scenery in the garden together. After a while, she said, "Mother, actually, I know you love us and always want to keep the good things for us and face the dangers yourselves. But have you ever thought about what we would do if something happened to us outside one day?"
"Although at home we rely on our parents, and outside we rely on friends, but Mother, you also said that if you rely on mountains, the mountains will collapse; if you rely on water, the water will dry up; if you rely on men, the men will run away. No matter who you rely on, it's better to rely on yourself. I've learned a lot of skills. I may not be able to defend the country in the future, but I can protect myself from harm. Mother, don't you think so!"
Seeing that her mother did not speak, she continued, "Mother, I am not as smooth and smart as my younger brother, and I can't do business. I don't have the martial arts skills of my youngest brother, nor do I have the dream of wandering the world with a sword. I like to gallop on horseback across the grasslands, with the wind blowing on my cheeks, enjoying freedom!"
"Mother, actually my ambition is not great. As long as our family can live together peacefully, it's enough. But none of my brothers wants to be a general, and no one can inherit Father's legacy. If I don't become stronger, what will happen if you get old and they bully us?"
"Rely on those generals? I'm not saying those generals are not good, but I think it's safer to keep military power in the hands of our own family. Father is already making arrangements, and I will not back down. I can only forge ahead. Mother, you have to believe me. I am young, but I am your daughter, and this heart is very strong. It will be even stronger in the future!"
For the first time hearing her daughter's true thoughts, Zhao Jiaqi suddenly realized that she could not see through her daughter, who usually laughed and played with her brothers. How could her thoughts be so deep!
Was it her oversight, or had the child grown up and had her own ideas!
Yumeng caught the fleeting doubt and worry in her mother's eyes, and she smiled, "Children are happy by their parents' side. We can show our childhood joy without any scruples. But when we leave our parents, we are adults. Having self-preservation ability is just the first step. So, we are happiest and most joyful when we are at home. As soon as we leave the inner city, my brothers and I are adults!"
Therefore, at home, they did not need to wear masks to live!
After chatting with her daughter, she realized that the children had grown up and their minds had matured, so she no longer made any choices for them!
It was time for her to let go and let them choose their own paths!
In the afternoon, as the sun slanted westward.
Zhao Jiaqi and Fan Zehao were in the old madam's courtyard, accompanying her. At this moment, a servant reported that Huangfu Xi and Yu Xiaoshuang had arrived at the royal mansion together. The two exchanged a knowing smile upon hearing this!
Zhao Jiaqi smiled and said, "He's clever this time, knowing to bring someone along!"
"Yu Xiaoshuang must have reconciled with Huangfu Xi to come to the royal mansion to find us with him!" Fan Zehao saw through Yu Xiaoshuang and said with a cold smile!
He looked like a man, but when it came down to it, he was also a coward!
The two bid farewell to Zhang Cuihua and headed to the front hall to meet them!
Even if Yu Xiaoshuang hadn't brought Huangfu Xi, the prince would have seen him if he came again, but this time his cleverness was used in the right place!
In the front hall.
Upon seeing the two arrive, Huangfu Xi and Yu Xiaoshuang immediately stood up to greet them: "Your Highness, Your Highnesses!"
After Fan Zehao helped his wife to sit down, he then sat in his own seat!
The two emperors lowered their heads, both understanding that one could offend the prince in the inner city, but one absolutely could not offend the princess, which showed how much the prince respected and doted on the princess.
"Sit down and talk. I don't like talking while looking up!" Fan Zehao's first words after sitting down were so arrogant!
Huangfu Xi and Yu Xiaoshuang thanked them and sat back down. Even though they dared to be angry, they did not dare to speak. Since ancient times, the strong have ruled!
Yu Xiaoshuang had visited twice in a row before finally getting to see them. The trepidation in his heart subsided considerably the moment he saw the prince!
He said, "Your Highness, I have reconciled with Emperor Yun and am willing to pay a portion of gold as compensation. There will be no more wars on the continent from now on. We have come to inform Your Highness of this good news!"
Fan Zehao drew out a sound: "Oh... this is good news!"
The two emperors were still waiting for his next words. After half a minute, he did not speak. Emperor Yun and Emperor Wei exchanged glances, their eyes full of disbelief.
Was that all the prince had to say? Wouldn't he give them any more warnings? Or perhaps scold them again!
Yu Xiaoshuang was stunned. He also knew that the prince never played by the rules. He glanced at Zhao Jiaqi on the other side, and his eyes rolled slightly!
"Your Highness, I came this time to deliver this good news, and second, to seek cooperation with Your Highness on the matter of the trade city. I wonder if Your Highness is willing to cooperate with the Wei Kingdom?"
Zhao Jiaqi glanced at the man beside her. Seeing that he did not stop her, she smiled and nodded: "For matters that benefit the development between countries, this princess is naturally willing to cooperate. However, the primary condition for cooperation is to be friendly with our Yun Kingdom. As long as you do not provoke war, we are very willing!"
"Of course, of course. I have reconciled with Brother Huangfu, and such misunderstandings will not happen again. This time, it's fortunate that Your Highness and Your Highness corrected me, otherwise, it would be a pity to have really damaged our brotherhood!"
To call a war a misunderstanding, and enemies now meeting as brothers, this Yu Xiaoshuang is truly a man of great resilience!
Fan Zehao put down his teacup. His eagle-like eyes scrutinized Yu Xiaoshuang, and his thin lips parted, uttering chilling words: "Whether your sincerity is genuine or feigned, remember what you said today. If you dare to provoke trouble again, I will not spare you!"
Seeing Yu Xiaoshuang lower his head, he withdrew his sharp gaze and rephrased the words tactfully: "If you consider me a true friend, I will treat you with my life. If you deceive me, conversely, I will do the same!"