0p0 Chapter 606 Heating up
Chapter 606 Heating up
The prince has always been steady, reserved and composed. It is rare for him to laugh so lively and unrestrainedly, revealing his childlike true nature.
Qiulan unconsciously pursed her lips and smiled. She had raised the Crown Prince day by day. In her eyes, he was like her own child. She had watched him diligently and hardworking since childhood. It could be said that since the age of three, when Emperor Shenwu brought him to Qianzheng Hall for instruction, he hadn't had a single day of ease! She felt heartache every day, trying to control her emotions and constantly reminding herself that he was the master, the crown prince, the future emperor. These were all the steps he had to take!
But today, seeing the figures of the Crown Prince and Murong Xianglan playing together, Qiulan privately thought that even if the child she had seen grow up was going to be the emperor in the future, he could still laugh and play to his heart's content today!
The Crown Prince's frequent outings raised suspicions among the Crown Princess and his two concubines. The Crown Princess even considered sending someone to secretly follow him, to see where he'd been and which vixen had bewitched him, making him so obsessed with his escapes. However, the Crown Princess was persuaded by her nanny, who bluntly explained that the Crown Prince wasn't just a husband; he was a monarch. Even as a crown prince, one couldn't spy on his whereabouts. He would be the future master of the empire! Never do that!
The Crown Princess held her breath, and one day she finally couldn't help but carefully ask the Crown Prince, but was rudely rejected by the Crown Prince. She left without even finishing her meal.
The Crown Prince returned to his palace, his face still grim. Qiulan couldn't help but persuade him, "Your Highness, the Crown Princess treats you as her husband, which is why she's trying to inquire about your whereabouts. In her heart, she's your wife!"
The prince replied calmly, "Is that so? Aunt Qiulan, she really only regards me as a husband, or a sovereign who can bring her honor and glory, and bring benefits to her family. I know it very clearly!"
"but--"
The prince lowered his eyes slightly. "I think it's the same for me! We wrap our sincerity tightly, relying on each other and moving forward together. What binds us tightly is mostly power and interests!"
Qiulan's face immediately showed heartache, but the prince smiled and comforted her, "Aunt Qiulan, don't be sad. In fact, I have already received a lot! The sincere love and care of my father and mother, the brotherly love of my brothers and sisters, and the half-true and half-false friendship of several royal brothers! Aunt Qiulan, and your meticulous care every day! What else can I not be satisfied with!"
The prince's mind also emerged with a person, and the little clay cat's sincere admiration and dependence. He could unscrupulously show his true nature in front of Murong Xianglan, laughing when happy and arguing when angry. These were feelings the prince had never experienced before! He cherished these people around him immensely.
When Emperor Shenwu was away, the prince was in charge of the government alone. He could only stay in Lijing Villa for two or three days at most. When Emperor Shenwu returned to the imperial city, the prince would immediately resign.
The prince never imagined that he would keep this little clay cat for over two years. Murong Xianglan had grown taller and more beautiful. Whenever she saw the prince, she would follow him around, calling him "Brother Chuming" sweetly. The prince was very happy with her. However, when it came to homework, his expression changed. He never showed any sign of letting her off. Murong Xianglan was always worried and helpless, but she consoled herself by telling herself that every child would avoid doing their homework.
Murong Xianglan was well taken care of by the prince. All her food, clothing, accessories, etc. were of the best quality. Murong Xianglan had gradually gotten used to it all and rarely thought about her past life.
Murong Cheng had completely forgotten Murong Xianglan. For over two years, he hadn't once thought of bringing his daughter home. Even during New Year's ancestral worship, he hadn't mentioned bringing her back. Ji Shi wouldn't even initiate the idea of bringing Murong Xianglan back home. She wished she would never return to her farm in the suburbs, or even suffer death.
The relationship between the Crown Prince and Murong Xianglan gradually grew closer and closer, until it progressed by leaps and bounds. Whenever Murong Xianglan couldn't see the Crown Prince, she would obediently arrange her own life. Once the Crown Prince went to Lijing Villa, the two of them would spend every moment together, except for sleeping at night! Murong Xianglan grew increasingly dependent on and trusting the Crown Prince, and she became less and less willing to leave.
Such a carefree, dreamy and pampered life is what Murong Xianglan desires!