funbook-pk Chapter 386: Does it matter who adopts?
Chapter 386: Does it matter who adopts?
The New Year was coming, so Wu Mu and Qing Yi's study tasks were temporarily suspended. More than three months had passed in the outside world, but they had the five-fold time formation set up by Qiu Ling, so they studied hard for sixteen months.
And if Wu Yan had any good elixirs, he would send one to him, including the Marrow Cleansing and Veins Eliminating Pill. The two had suffered on the Tianhai Star Body for so many years, and the hidden diseases, toxins and dirt left in their bodies were all washed away. Not to mention that Wu Mu's bone age seemed to have shortened by 70 or 80 years, even Qingyi looked as tender as a young girl.
Who will connect Wu Mu with the previously missing prince?
After returning to the Heshuo planet, the emperor gave Wu Mu special treatment because he was Bai Qian, the grandson of the late Bai Ge Lao. Not only did he reward the couple with the Prince's Mansion closest to the imperial city, he also conferred the title of Prince Qian on Wu Mu!
Yes, the waters of the Interstellar Empire are very deep now, and the Emperor and Concubine Xu have already lost Wu Mu once. They are not naive enough to think that Wu Mu is safer than he was when he was a child because he has grown up and worked hard.
On the contrary, the threat posed by adult princes to certain forces is even more deadly.
The emperor, Concubine Xu, Wu Mu and Wu Yan once had a detailed discussion and decided not to disclose Wu Mu's identity to the public. Even if the emperor later chose Wu Mu or his children as his heir, this matter would not be announced.
However, any action of the emperor would be suspected by the court officials and the noble families. For example, the emperor was almost 300 years old, which was almost half of his life span of about 700 years.
He has been using tough measures to consolidate his power and violently suppress the news of the succession, but this is not a long-term solution.
The Interstellar Empire is one of the three major interstellar forces. The safety of the ruler is related to the safety and development of the entire empire, and is something that everyone pays special attention to. And no one can guarantee that accidents will not happen, so it is imperative to establish a crown prince. The more this matter is suppressed, the more likely it is to rebound, and even cause some people to have evil thoughts.
After Wu Mu was found, the emperor intentionally or unintentionally revealed to his ministers and generals that he wanted to establish a crown prince. Since he had no children, he planned to choose from the warriors of the right age who were under 200 years old.
For a moment, all the men in the empire were excited. Even the homeless people in the poor planets were daydreaming of good luck coming and being chosen by the emperor!
The emperor’s recent special treatment of Bai Qian has set off alarm bells in everyone’s hearts.
As the year draws to a close, many domestic and foreign powers have come to visit the emperor with generous gifts. For half a month, the palace has been hosting banquets. Bai Qian and Qing Yi had just gotten home to clean up when they were called over to attend the banquet.
The person who came to deliver the message was Wu Xiang, the chief steward of the emperor. He smiled and respectfully introduced in a low voice: "The emperor and the queen are so anxious to have you come back, and it is also the various families of the federal empire who came to visit the emperor.
Among them is the Qing family, a first-class family in the Federation. Madam Bai is the legitimate daughter of the Qing family. No matter what kind of conflicts you have with your family, it is better to attend.
Let Master Bai take back what the Qing family owes you and the old lady!"
Qingyi was slightly stunned.
Wu Mu, who used the alias Bai Qian, held her hand, interlocked their fingers, and said with a chuckle, "Yier, don't worry, I'll take care of everything. Before, you were an orphan without a mother or father, and anyone could bully you.
It’s different now. You are the princess consort of my interstellar empire, and I will not allow them to continue bullying you.
We will make them suffer the same sins you have suffered!"
Qingyi pursed her lips and nodded with a smile, "With Brother Qian here, I'm not afraid at all." However, even though she lowered her eyes slightly, her fingertips couldn't help but tremble slightly.
That family had made such a deep impression on her that all her sufferings came from them.
Whenever Qingyi thought of them, it was as if she recalled all the pain she had suffered before. It was like tasting gall, so bitter that it made her heart feel blocked.
Bai Qian hugged her tightly in his arms with a distressed look: "Silly girl, if you are afraid, just say it out loud. Am I going to laugh at you?" He narrowed his eyes slightly, which were filled with coldness: "It's just right. This time I will take a look at what those are. Isn't it just bullying? Let's see who has the greater power! Tonight, I, the emperor, the imperial concubine and the princesses are all your backers.
You should bully them back the way they bully you! Do you know how to do that? If not, I will teach you. "
Qingyi shook her head, smiled and raised her wrist and said, "No, Lingling said she'll be there tonight too. Are you relieved now?"
The emperor asked you to attend every banquet to build momentum for you and let you accumulate connections. Every banquet is an experience and opportunity for you, so you don’t have to worry about me. "
Bai Qian squeezed her hand and said, "Yier, I don't need you to be so sensible and considerate of me in everything. Just tell me what's going on. We are the closest people in this world.
I don’t want to be further away just because we’re here, as if there’s some barrier in the middle that we can’t get over.”
Qingyi chuckled and ruffled his hair. The man's hair had grown longer, no longer the short hair he had before, and he was wearing silver-framed glasses, which made him look more elegant and refined.
But he was tall and strong, and his strong aura still made people dare not underestimate him. That was his innate aristocratic style.
She ruffled his hair, and he smiled dotingly without moving, "Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if you attend the banquet like this?"
Bai Qian shook his head: "Yier is reluctant to leave."
She really couldn't bear to let him go, so she could only glare at him and grab him back. "Brother Qian, can I really rely on you for the rest of my life? Even if I..."
Bai Qian knew what she was going to say, so he hugged her and whispered, "Yier, I begged for you. If I don't know who you can rely on, who can give you absolute security?
I know what you are going to say. So what if we don’t have children? We can also learn from Brother Yan and adopt a child.
I am his only child. No matter what, he will not give up that position to others, over me or Yandi.
There is no difference between him adopting one and me adopting one..."
Qingyi's previous negative emotions were dispelled by his shameless words. She smiled and said, "Okay, I don't care about this matter, you can do it yourself!"
Bai Qian was thinking about it and was ready to ask Wu Yan about the process and precautions for selecting a child. Having a child around could make everyone feel at ease.
When they arrived at the palace, Bai Qian held Qingyi's hand and first found Qiu Ling from the food area. He handed him over and then left with peace of mind.
"Lingling," Qingyi had just sat down when Qiu Ling stuffed her with pastries and introduced her to Si Xuan, who had returned from winter vacation, and Wei Shu, who shamelessly came over and took advantage of the fact that they were once roommates.
"Sister Qingyi, you are so beautiful. No wonder Mr. Bai is so worried about you and has to personally give instructions to Lingling," Si Xuan smiled as he sat next to Qingyi.
Wei Shu sat on the other side of Qiu Ling and smiled: "Mr. Bai has become quite famous recently, isn't Sister Qingyi going to watch along?"