Qiguan Rang had always rejected the idea of having a son.
He had made up his mind to have a dozen daughters, but he had a son on his third child, and his fourth child was still a boy.
Qiguan Wei looked at her husband's long face, and her heart was beating fast.
"It's my fault that I couldn't give birth to a daughter for you … But the child is your flesh and blood after all …"
Qiguan Rang looked at his youngest son who was being carried by the wet nurse and said emotionlessly, "He has already given birth. What else can I do?"
He couldn't put his son back to be remade into a daughter, so he could only accept the reality no matter how disappointed he was.
Qiguan Rang didn't like his son, but he treated his daughter like a treasure. It wasn't because he wanted to make a scene or to show off, but because he really liked his daughter more than his son. Qiguan Jinghui and the Second Niangzi who entered the Golden Scale Academy two years ago, Qiguan Rang was very strict with his homework, but his only legitimate son was lukewarm. Although he didn't neglect him, he was obviously not as diligent as his daughter.
Qiguan Wei felt a lump in her throat, and her eyes turned red.
Qiguan Rang softened and comforted her, saying that it was the same to have a boy or a girl. In fact, he didn't have anything against his son …
Qiguan Wei was speechless.
He didn't dare to say that to his eldest son. Did he feel guilty when he said that?
Obviously, the word "guilty" didn't exist in Qiguan Rang's life dictionary.
The scale of his second son's full moon banquet was only half of his eldest son's, not to mention his second daughter's.
His colleagues wanted to congratulate Qiguan Rang for having a son in his old age, and those who tried to flatter him were trying to please him. However, they were stunned when they saw the situation. The scale of the Second Langjun's full moon banquet wasn't embarrassing, but it didn't match Qiguan Rang's status as the second legitimate son.
Qiguan Weishi looked at her second son, sighing and sighing.
Usually, when people gave birth to a son, they would hold a big banquet, invite guests, and have a lot of fun.
But when it came to her own son, she was treated coldly. Fortunately, she had a good relationship with her master, and there wasn't any conflict between them because of this son. But as a mother, which mother would be happy to see her own child not loved by her husband? She was naturally upset.
When her father, Wei Yuan's second wife, who was also Qiguan Weishi's stepmother, came to visit her, she couldn't help but look a little worried.
The second wife said, "You're thinking too much. After so many years, how can you not know the personality of the person sleeping next to you? No matter how much he valued his son, he wouldn't really neglect the old man in your arms. At most, he doesn't dote on me as much as he dotes on his daughter. Why do you have to worry yourself over this? "
The second wife was only a few years older than Qiguan Weishi.
Rather than calling them 'mother and daughter', they were more like close friends of the same age. They didn't hold back on some heartfelt words.
In the eyes of the second wife, Qiguan Rang was indeed a rare good man.
Ever since he got married to Qiguan Weishi, he only had this one wife by his side. Even when he went out to war, he did not flirt with other women, nor did he accept any beauties that his subordinates fawned on and showed filial respect to. If it weren't for the good relationship between husband and wife, Qiguan Weishi, who was almost forty this year, wouldn't have given birth to a pearl in her old age.
Furthermore — —
Qiguan Weishi had also experienced an extremely disgraceful past. If Qiguan Rang really wanted to get a concubine, Qiguan Weishi wouldn't be able to stop him.
Not only did he not get a concubine, but he only had one wife all these years. He also didn't learn from the scholars in the past to have a masculine lifestyle.
If there was anything wrong with him, it would be that he liked his daughter too much.
Qiguan Weishi smiled bitterly and said, "Humans are always greedy. I thought that the old man could make him happy, but I didn't expect — sigh — "
Many colleagues were invited to the one-month banquet, but the scale of the banquet wasn't big. When people heard that it was a son, they didn't dare to give gifts.
In the entire imperial court, Qiguan Rang was probably the only one who didn't allow a big banquet after giving birth to a son.
The second wife said, "Now you say that you don't like him, but maybe you will like him after a few years. The child's appearance is good …"
Qiguan Weishi looked at her son's appearance. It was delicate and beautiful. It looked much more attractive than an ordinary baby. Her heart was slightly moved.
"How about … raising him as a daughter?"
Qiguan Rang rejected his wife's suggestion.
A son was a son. Why would he pretend to be a daughter and raise him?
If something bad happened to him, he might not be able to tell his own gender in the future. Instead, he might get masculine.
If that was the case, Qiguan Rang would personally take a stick and break his son's third leg!
Qiguan Weishi was speechless.
The older the old man was, the worse his temper was, and the harder it was to serve.
As an advanced pregnant woman, her recovery speed after childbirth was slower than when she was younger. Naturally, she couldn't take her son out to meet the guests.
Therefore, someone else did it for her.
In the end —
About two hours later, her son was gone!
Where was her son?
Where was her big, precious son?
Qiguan Rang said, "Princess Lian likes him. Take him back and raise him for a few days. It won't be a problem."
Qiguan Weishi was speechless.
After being married for 20 years, it was the first time that she wanted to divorce the old man.
Here's what happened.
When the wet nurse took Second Langjun out to meet the guests, an important person appeared and pushed the atmosphere of the one-month banquet to the climax.
Princess Lian, who was only three years old but had a decent appearance and temperament, came down.
She accepted the greetings of Qiguan Rang and the other officials and then asked them to stand up. She then sat on the main seat that Qiguan Rang had vacated.
"Mother is busy with political affairs and can't spare any time. When she heard that you have a son, she specially asked me to come here."
Qiguan Rang said, "His Majesty is very busy every day. Such a small matter is not worth disturbing the Emperor."
Her Highness Lian blinked her eyes as a smile appeared on her lips.
"You are an important official in the court and my mother's right-hand man. How is this a small matter? Can I see the little Langjun in your house?"
It had been two years since she started learning to read at the age of one. Many officials had heard that Princess Lian's learning speed was even slower than that of a seven or eight-year-old child. They used to think that it was exaggerated. Now that they saw it, they couldn't help but sigh. The royal family was indeed extraordinary.
Qiguan Rang called the wet nurse over. The wet nurse carried the little Langjun and bowed to her with reverence.
"Isn't this my sister?"
Princess Lian, who had been arrogant all this time, finally let out a sigh of relief when she saw someone younger than her.
She was obviously curious, but she still restrained herself from taking too big of a step. She didn't dare to forget the etiquette taught by the Grand Tutor.
Seeing the baby in the swaddling clothes, Princess Lian broke down.
Qiguan Rang said, "The child looks like a girl, but he is indeed a boy."
Princess Lian said, "Then this little brother is the best I've ever seen."
Want to Pinch (* ́ ▽ ́ *)
But she wasn't a one-year-old child anymore. She was three years old. The Grand Tutor also said that she couldn't casually pinch others and had to be steady!!!
Qiguan Rang looked at Princess Lian's adorable expression, which showed that she wanted to get closer but was trying to restrain herself. He couldn't help but feel his heart soften.
"Your Highness, do you want to take a closer look?"
Princess Lian nodded. "I want to hold him."
The child's wet nurse couldn't help but make a bitter face.
Although Princess Lian was the eldest legitimate child of the Emperor and it was the child's fortune that she wanted to hold the child, he was still only three years old!
Qiguan Rang said, "Bring the little Langjun over."
The wet nurse was speechless.
What else could she do? She could only pass the little Langjun, who had drunk milk fifteen minutes ago, to Qiguan Rang, who then passed him to Princess Lian.
The wet nurse didn't have the right to get close to the child.
They thought that Her Highness Lian would fall while carrying the child. Some of the courtiers were secretly worried, but Her Highness Lian held the child very firmly.
Oh …
They forgot that Princess Lian's birth mother, the Emperor, was born with divine strength. As the legitimate child, Princess Lian naturally couldn't be compared to an ordinary child. Not only was she holding the child firmly, but she also looked relaxed. It didn't take any effort at all. It just looked a little awkward.
"Dear official, the little Langjun and I are fated. He didn't cry even when I held him like this."
The baby's bones were soft. Princess Lian carefully held the back of the child's neck and couldn't help but breathe in the fragrance of the baby's milk.
A big baby, a cute big baby!
She didn't know if it was because of her younger sister's influence, but Princess Lian not only had a preference for good looks like her mother, but she had also learned from her younger sister to have a preference for cuteness.
The little Qiguan Langjun in her arms was handsome and adorable. He immediately hit Princess Lian's cuteness spot.
Qiguan Rang was a man who wore a thick "Princess Lian" filter. Naturally, he would say yes to everything.
The wet nurse could only choke speechlessly.
To prevent the child from crying during the one-month banquet, she had to coax and feed him beforehand.
Princess Lian held the child for a while before returning him to Qiguan Rang. But during the banquet, she couldn't help but look around.
He's so cute (* ́ ▽ ́ *). I want to hold him again. It's best to bring him home!
So …
Princess Lian drank two cups of fruit juice and ate some side dishes, but she was still distracted. She actually made it until the banquet was about to end.
"Dear official, I have a presumptuous request."
Qiguan Rang said, "Your Highness, please speak."
Princess Lian said, "I see that my dear official's youngest son is very fond of him. I feel that we are fated. Can you let the little Langjun be a guest in the palace for two days?"
Qiguan Rang hesitated. "My son has just turned one month old. I'm afraid he might disturb Your Highness."
Princess Lian said, "I will send someone to take care of the little Langjun. He won't be disturbed."
Qiguan Rang agreed.
Wei Ci, who was attending the banquet, saw this and had a bad feeling.
He wasn't worried that Princess Lian was a naughty child who would bully a one-month-old baby. After all, he was the child of His Majesty and himself. He had personally taught him for two years. He was careful and meticulous. He didn't dare to make any mistakes. Now, Princess Lian was quite graceful at such a young age. Not only did she talk and act well, but she was also good at taking care of people. This was reflected in the way she took care of her younger sister, Princess Yan. She gave almost everything she wanted. She had a sister complex and was considerate. Besides, he was Qiguan Rang's youngest son. Who would dare to neglect him in the palace?
But …
He felt a little strange, but he couldn't tell what was strange about it.
On the other side, Qiguan Rang agreed to Princess Lian's request.
Not only did Princess Lian take away the one-month-old baby, but she also took away the baby's food, the wet nurse.
After the banquet ended, Wei Ci said to him in private, "The little Langjun will be fine in the palace."
"I'm not worried. Although Princess Lian is young, she does things in the style of His Majesty."
Qiguan Rang wasn't worried. He was just worried about how to explain to his wife that Princess Lian had taken away his son's one-month-old baby.
Wei Ci was speechless.
Quite in the style of His Majesty … Was he referring to the fact that he was obsessed with looks?
Qiguan Rang said, "You seem distracted today. Is there something difficult?"
Wei Ci shook his head. "It's not difficult. It's just that the Wei family sent people over a few days ago. It wasn't easy to send them away, but it wasn't easy to reject them either."
"I've heard about it. But you don't have much of a relationship with the Wei family. Why are they looking for you?"
Wei Ci said, "… It's Eldest Brother's child. Ever since Eldest Brother passed away, the orphan and widowed mother have been living in poverty …"
Nie Liang and Nie Qing were defeated. Wei Cong committed suicide under His Majesty's God-slaying Saber. Although Wei Ci didn't have a knot in his heart, he couldn't really watch the orphan and widowed mother die. He could ignore the rest of the Wei family, but he couldn't. However, because of what happened in his previous life, Wei Ci had a knot in his heart with his nephews. If they hadn't secretly instigated and schemed against him, how would Wei Cong have become estranged from him and committed such a heinous crime?
However, these were from his previous life.
No matter how much he hated them, he wouldn't blame them on his nephews who had done nothing.
He just wanted to find someone to talk to about this matter.
Wei Ci didn't want to bother His Majesty. His other good friends were busy. He accidentally revealed a worried look during the banquet, but Qiguan Rang saw through it.
"Just give them silver taels. After all, they can't be too intimate." Qiguan Rang said, "It's hard to tell whether they're relying on you because they can't live on anymore or because there's someone guiding them behind the scenes. If it's the former, no matter how you take care of them, it's fine. If it's the latter … "
Wei Ci really looked on coldly from the sidelines. He watched his nephew who had lost his father and his sister-in-law who was widowed live a difficult life. The imperial censor's memorials could immediately fill up His Majesty's desk. No matter what his true temperament was, at least the moral character he displayed in front of others should not be tainted. If Wei Ci even looked on coldly from the sidelines, how could he love the people of the world? However, it wasn't good to be too intimate. Others didn't know, but Qiguan Rang knew that Wei Ci's identity was very sensitive. It was fine to be a lone official. He only needed to be loyal to His Majesty. If he was involved in other conflicts of interest and power, Wei Ci would be in danger.
Wei Ci said, "That's what I plan to do."
Giving them silver taels to improve their lives was enough. Wei Ci really didn't dare to touch more things.
"If you're really worried, you might as well talk to His Majesty. His Majesty's intentions can't be wrong."
Qiguan Rang felt that communication was still very important.
After all, no one could always use their eyes and brain waves to communicate.
Wei Ci nodded.
As they talked, he felt that he seemed to have forgotten something.
Eh, what did he forget?
He couldn't recall it for a while. Wei Ci was also busy with political affairs, so he quickly forgot about this little wave.
Many years later, the eight-year-old Princess Lian officially chose her study partners. Wei Ci saw that among the study partners was Qiguan Rang's youngest son.
Wei Ci was speechless.
He inexplicably felt that this situation was somewhat familiar.
"This Qiguan Xi is only five years old. How can he be your study partner?"
The clean brush spun nimbly between Her Highness's fingers. She played with the brush with one hand and supported her cheek with the other. "He's good-looking."
Pleasing to the eye appearance was the most important thing.
Although the four study partners were all good-looking, Qiguan Xi was indeed the most good-looking of them all.
He had inherited the bloodline of his father, Qiguan Rang, from the Northern Borderline. He had a high nose and deep eyes. He was handsome and had a slightly feminine appearance.
However, he was still young. He was fair and plump. His red lips and white teeth were very likeable.
Wei Ci forced himself not to think too much, but he couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Grand Tutor, you don't like him?"
Wei Ci shook his head. "Wenzheng has taught him well. This child has such manners at such a young age. How can I not like him?"
Princess Lian said, "Then I will choose him."
Wei Ci was speechless.
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