The National Tutor announced the result and turned to look at Prince Li's third concubine, "Since you already know, there is no need for this seat to say more. Today, you need to sign the blood contract."
The third concubine looked at the kitten on the table that was trying to scratch the National Tutor's sleeve and then turned to look at Prince Li.
Prince Li nodded at her, "Sign it. After signing the blood contract, you will be Prince Li's official consort."
Official consort? Surprise flashed through the third concubine's eyes. Then she remembered that in the Prince's family, the first to give birth to a son would be made the official consort. The Prince would also dismiss the concubines that had no children.
Ever since she gave birth to the kitten, the third concubine had been worried. At first, she thought she had met a ghost. Later, when the Prince told her the truth, she knew that the Imperial Family had such a big secret. She only dared to face her son after a few days. But the Prince didn't let her carry the child. He carried the kitten everywhere all day.
On the way to the capital, she was afraid day and night that she would be discovered. Fortunately, there were no accidents and she smoothly reached the Anguo Tower. Before, it was like a dream. Until now, when she saw the Emperor and the National Tutor, she finally believed that the Imperial Family wasn't a normal Imperial Family. It was a group of … cats …
"This concubine is willing to sign the blood contract. I will never betray the Imperial Family." The third concubine, who would be called Prince Li's Consort in the future, knelt down in front of the National Tutor and stretched out a slender hand.
The National Tutor stood up and raised a finger. It floated above Prince Li's Consort's wrist and made a cut in the air. A small wound appeared on the white wrist. A round bead of blood separated from the wound and floated in the National Tutor's palm, spinning.
Su Yu's eyes widened. She seriously looked at this scene that only appeared in movies. So the National Tutor wasn't pretending. He really had great magical powers!
The translucent bead of blood spun in the air. Not long after, the National Tutor's bamboo-like finger suddenly closed and then opened again. The bead of blood had disappeared. He made a complicated hand seal with one hand and pointed his index finger between Prince Li's Consort's eyebrows.
Princess Consort Li felt that something was suddenly pulled away, and something was poured back. Then it was quiet again.
"It's done," the National Tutor said lightly, then sat back down and looked at the kitten on the table without saying anything.
"Meow?" The kitten didn't understand what the adults were talking about. It turned its head to look at whoever was talking. When it saw the National Tutor's elegant wide sleeves return to the table, it was immediately attracted and reached out its paw to scratch again.
"This is a secret of the royal family. You cannot tell anyone. Once you do, you will be killed." The National Tutor repeated the rules as usual.
Princess Consort Li respectfully agreed and naturally did not dare to have any objections. After the National Tutor finished speaking, she hesitated for a moment and then asked tentatively, "May I ask, what will happen to the child in the future?"
Once the sons of the Qinwang family were settled, they would immediately be handed over to the Empress for education. They were not allowed to leave the capital before they turned twenty. Currently, there was no Empress in the palace. Moreover, the sons of the Qinwang family had the right to inherit, but the Emperor himself did not have any children. Was he going to make her son the Eldest Imperial Son?
His Majesty the Emperor chewed on the spicy fish while looking at the kitten on the table. He reached out a finger and flicked the kitten's head.
The kitten was not angry at being flicked. It turned its head to look at him in confusion. Seeing that he was chewing, it meowed at him.
"This child will be the Eldest Imperial Son. Zhen will announce it to the world tomorrow." His Majesty the Emperor swallowed the fish in his mouth and lowered his head to look at the kitten.
"Meow!" The kitten was startled by the suddenly enlarged face. Then it smelled the freshness of the Emperor's mouth. It twitched its little nose and moved over, licking the tip of the Emperor's nose.
An Hong-chul suddenly sat up and snorted in confusion.
"The Eldest Imperial Son will be handed over to the Emperor from today onwards. He will not see outsiders before he turns one." Prince Li picked up his son and waved it in front of Princess Consort Li.
The freshly baked Eldest Imperial Son was picked up by his father. He was not afraid and waved his four paws in confusion.
"Wangye!" Princess Consort Li was startled and quickly reached out to hold him.
"Meow …" The kitten tilted its head in its mother's hand.
Princess Consort Li looked at the little furball in her hand. At first, she was very scared and did not dare to hold the child. But Prince Li also did not let her touch him, so she was relieved. She really did not know how to face it. Now that the parting is imminent, she found out that even if it's a cat, it's still her child.
She slowly put her face on the kitten's fur and gently rubbed it. Tears appeared in Princess Consort Li's eyes: "These days, it's mother's fault. I didn't hold you properly …"
"If you miss the child, you can go to the palace to see him at any time." Prince Li didn't care. He patted Princess Consort Li and took his son to let her go back to the palace with the two concubines to rest. The Imperial Family still has business to discuss.
After Princess Consort Li left, Prince Li, the National Tutor, and His Majesty the Emperor looked at each other, and then looked at Su Yu.
Su Yu is pressing his face on the table, looking at the kitten in the quilt with shining eyes, almost drooling.
"This must be Xian Fei." Prince Li suddenly opened his mouth.
When Su Yu heard someone call him, he reluctantly tore his eyes away from the kitten. Only then did he remember that he and Prince Li haven't greeted each other. He hurriedly got up: "Su Yu greets His Highness Prince Li."
"No need to be so polite, I am the Emperor's elder brother. Jintang will be like the Emperor in the future. You can call me Second Brother." Prince Li said with a smile, his attitude was kind and friendly, just like a mature and prudent elder brother.
Su Yu blinked. This Prince Li knows a lot, he even knows his courtesy name.
"The Eldest Prince will be raised in the North Pole Palace in the future. I heard that Jintang is now living in the North Pole Palace. My son will have to trouble you in the future." Prince Li picked up the kitten in the quilt and rubbed his chin with his stubbled chin.
The kitten was very comfortable, so it turned its head and rubbed the top of its head against his father's chin.
"So long-winded!" His Majesty the Emperor glared at Prince Li with dissatisfaction. He snatched the kitten and stuffed it into Su Yu's arms.
Su Yu was stunned for a moment before he reacted. These people mean, this little kitten will be raised by him in the future! He carefully held the little furball in his hand. The kitten wasn't shy at all. It obediently squatted in his palm and looked at him curiously with a pair of big eyes.
"No trouble, no trouble at all." Su Yu tried to control the grin that wanted to go behind his ear.
"It's getting late." The National Tutor couldn't stand it anymore. He got up and put the kitten on the quilt, "Let's start."
In order to give the child to the Emperor to raise, the Imperial Family had to have a handover ceremony. They sent Li Wangfei away for this. The National Tutor motioned for Su Yu to stand further away and not disturb the little prince. Su Yu obediently stood further away with the National Tutor.
Prince Li and the Emperor stared at each other. A white light flashed and a big black and yellow cat and a golden cat that was smaller than him appeared on the small table at the same time.
Prince Li was also black and yellow, but it wasn't the same as Prince Ling's. There wasn't any pattern on Uncle Seventeen's body. Last time when he was rolling around, Su Yu saw that Uncle Seventeen's belly had spots like a mahjong tile. But Prince Li had symmetrical stripes all over his body.
The big striped cat walked to the little kitten. The little kitten excitedly called out and went to his father's belly.
Prince Li lowered his head and licked his son's head. He slowly smoothed out the messy fur on the kitten's head.
His Majesty the Emperor slowly walked over and squatted down next to the father and son.
Prince Li licked for a while, then pushed his son away and took a step back.
"Mi?" The little kitten was pushed away by his father and didn't understand. The golden cat went forward and licked the little kitten's head.
The little kitten raised his head and saw a piece of golden fur. He slowly went over and sniffed it. Then, he happily went into the golden fur and rubbed against it.
Su Yu's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. This change of father was too quick …
Thus, the newly born eldest prince was carried back to the North Pole Palace by the Emperor.
The National Tutor announced to the royal family that Prince Li's third son was blessed by his ancestors and had a pure bloodline. The Emperor announced to the world that Prince Li's third son was the eldest prince.
As soon as the news came out, the palace suddenly exploded.
Several Zhaoyi went to Ci 'an Palace to inquire about the little prince's situation.
"The Crown Prince hasn't been appointed yet. Naturally, the Emperor will raise him personally." The Empress Dowager said with a cold face.
That year, before the Empress Dowager gave birth to the Emperor, Prince Li was already the second prince. The Retired Emperor didn't give it to any of his concubines. Instead, he raised it by his side. When the Emperor was born and she signed a blood contract, he threw all the kittens to her.
"But now Consort Xian lives in the North Pole Palace. Doesn't this child belong to Consort Xian?" Zhaoyi De said anxiously. They were still planning to get promoted before the New Year. They didn't expect to have a son so soon.
"Consort Xian has the highest status now. It's understandable for her to raise him." The Empress Dowager waved her hand and didn't want to talk about it anymore. She only warned the concubines not to meddle in other people's business and disturb the little prince.
His Majesty the Emperor felt that it was very troublesome to have a delicate and weak furball by his side. Su Yu was very happy.
In the evening, after His Majesty the Emperor had dinner, he turned into a golden kitten and lay on the soft cushion to digest his food. His four paws faced the sky and he leisurely wagged his tail. The black and yellow furball stumbled over and stared at the big golden tail. Its glass-like eyes followed the tail as it swayed left and right. Then it lowered its body and rushed over to hug it.
His Majesty the Emperor was startled. He glared at the reckless furball with a dark face. His Royal Highness the Eldest Prince didn't realize the danger at all and continued to chase after the big tail in high spirits.
At this time, Su Yu came over with a small jade bowl and sat down on the soft cushion with a smile. "It's time to eat."
His Majesty the Emperor raised his head and looked at the fish paste in the jade bowl that was clearly not for him to eat. His face turned even darker.
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