Chapter 156 - 154. Why Don’t We Make One? I

Third person POV

Weisheng and Hong er gave Lu Cixi's servant a notice that they would visit her palace to have a family dinner there which rarely happen in royal family. They walked together with Hong er in the middle and both of her hands were held by the two boys.

Hong er explained the purpose of every building that they passed to Xue Lang. While they were having a happy family time together, on the other side, Weisheng's subordinate was on frantic with the new family member. Meanwhile, Hong er's subordinate had gotten used with her spontaneous decision which lead them to comfort Weisheng's subordinate.

Qi zongguan (from ch 82.vacation IV, in case you forgot) was busy looking for teachers that would teach Xue Lang. The main problem was to find a trustworthy combat teacher and magic teacher, because Xue Lang's hidden skill's a top secret. At the same time, clothing department was busy making new clothes for their new prince.

Not long after, they arrived at Lu Cixi's palace. Princess Yue happily waved her hand to Hong er and offered them a seat. She gawked at Xue Lang and touched his hair.

Princess Yue: "Oh my! His hair is so smooth and shiny."

While Princess Yue was admiring her nephew, Weisheng and Hong er were oppressed by Lu Cixi's fierce gaze.

Weisheng: "Imperial Mother, we can explain this."

Lu Cixi: "Aijia doesn't need an explanation, Aijia heard all of your reasons to adopt this kid."

Hong er: "Your Majesty Empress Dowager, Chen qie knew this is a reckless decision but-"

Lu Cixi: "Aijia never said that it is a bad thing but every decision has its own bad side. Aijia didn't blame you, Aijia understand how you feels seeing that poor child as Aijia is a mother too."

Hong er: "Chenqie sincerely thank for Your Majesty Empress Dowager's graciousness."

Lu Cixi: "But Aijia have a rule. That child should never become a crown prince nor an emperor."

Everyone in the hall was silenced by Lu Cixi's statement. Some of them were bewildered but they aren't stupid to think that Lu Cixi was being cruel to Xue Lang. As servants that served beside Lu Cixi, they didn't lack any knowledge.

Without any hesitation, Hong er bowed and agreed to Lu Cixi.

Hong er: "Yes, Your Majesty Empress Dowager."

Lu Cixi: "En. Xue Lang."

Xue Lang stride and stopped beside Hong er and gave his greetings to Lu Cixi.

Xue Lang: "Greetings to Your Majesty Empress Dowager."

Lu Cixi: "En. Rise, come here, let Aijia see your face."

Xue Lang's timidly walked towards Lu Cixi with his head hang low. He was afraid that Lu Cixi would hate him.

Lu Cixi: "Raise your head."

Xue Lang abruptly raised his head and saw Lu Cixi smiling at him. Lu Cixi tapped his chin with her fan and firmly spoke.

Lu Cixi: "A prince should walk with his chin up."

Then she tapped her fan on his slouching back.

Lu Cixi: "Straighten your back."

Then his shoulders.

Lu Cixi: "Raise it a little bit. Good. This is how a prince from Da Qi should walk, you have to be confident and fierce."

Xue Lang: "Yes, Your Majesty Empress Dowager. Thank you for the advices."

Lu Cixi: "Remember to repay good with good."

Xue Lang: "Yes, Your Majesty Empress Dowager."

Lu Cixi: "En. You still lack in many things but these things could be learnt over the time. Keep up the good work."

Xue Lang blushed by Lu Cixi's praise which she found pretty cute. His son never acted this cute before even when he was at the same age as Xue Lang.

Lu Cixi: "My~ What a cute child you are~ How about call Aijia "Grandmother"?"

Xue Lang shyly spoke out those words that he never spoke before.

Xue Lang: "Gr-grandmother."

His cheeks became rosy pink when Lu Cixi's smile widened. She took a piece of apple that was beautifully served by the servants for Lu Cixi to enjoy in her free time and positioned it in front of Xue Lang's lips.

Lu Cixi: "Here, eat some apple."

Xue Lang: "En. Thank you, grandmother."

Lu Cixi: "Good~"

Xue Lang took the apple and ate it in a gulp. Dinner arrived not long after and they have a good time together as a whole family.

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Hong er: "Well then, we have to excuse ourselves Your Majesty Empress Dowager."

Lu Cixi: "En."

The three of them left hand in hand. Xue Lang lightly tugged Hong er's sleeve, she glanced at him and smiled.

Hong er: "What is it?"

Xue Lang: "Mother, does grandmother hate me?"

Hong er: "Oh no my child~ Why would you think so?"

Xue Lang: "It is not that I want the throne but…"

Xue Lang couldn't find the right word to explain it as he could feel Lu Cixi's love towards him but as he was illiterate, he didn't understand why Lu Cixi kept him away from the throne just after their first encounter.

Hong er patted his head and patiently explained why Lu Cixi said that.

Hong er: "Since you are directly adopted by me, it made you have the rights to claim the throne. Furthermore, even if Ben Gong give birth to a son, you are still older than him and you are the first choice for the crown prince.

But you don't have any Liu blood running in your veins and it can cause dispute in political world. And because of your special treats, some people will be more malicious towards you and mother doesn't want that."

Xue Lang: "Un. I understand, Imperial mother."

Hong er: "Xue Lang, mother have one request from you."

Xue Lang: "Whatever Imperial mother wants, this son will try its best to fulfill it."

Hong er: "If in the future you have a little brother or a little sister, protect them and support them like your own blood."

Xue Lang didn't expect Hong er to request him this, it felt like she is going to disappear.

Xue Lang: "Of course, Imperial Mother."

Hong er: "En. Good child."

Hong er hugged him tightly. She's afraid that if something happens to her in the future, she hopes that Xue Lang will replace her to take care of her children. She didn't know for sure of what kind of thing will occur but since she has to expose herself to the world, more people will seek her life.

Then a pair of big warm arms circled both of them, they looked over and saw Weisheng's usual expression.

Weisheng: "I will protect all of you."

Hong er: "En."

Hong er leaned her head on Weisheng's chest and enjoyed their warmth.

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Xue Lang was asleep in his new room after he drank a cup of milk. So many things happened in one day and his eyelids instantly shut as soon as he laid on his bed.

Meanwhile in the other room, Qi Zongguan stood with a serious expression on his face and handed them a scroll with a list of high skilled fighters' name in it.

Qi Zongguan: "Your Majesty Emperor & Empress, which master should we choose for His Highness?"

Wiesheng and Hong er contemplated while staring at the famous name one by one. But none of them sparked their interest then an idea came into Hong er's mind.

Hong er: "Oh! How about this? Sheng ge teach Xue Lang martial arts and I teach him magic."

Qi Zongguan's face lightened up by Hong er's suggestion. No one could beat this couple right here in the matter fighting and they didn't have to worry about Xue Lang's secret being exposed. Weisheng pondered for a while and nodded his head.

Hong er: "I teach him in the morning and Sheng ge teach him in your evening practice."

Weisheng: "En."

Weisheng nodded his head and handed back the scroll to Qi Zongguan and dismissed him. Qi Zongguan retreated from their chamber and now leaving the two of them alone in the room.

Hong er was thinking of what to teach Xue Lang for tomorrow's lesson when Weisheng suddenly hoisted up Hong er in bridal style.

Hong er: "Sheng ge? What's wrong?"

Weisheng brought her to their bed without replying to her question. He gently laid her down to their bed and started to take off his clothes which causes Hong er to blush deeply.

Hong er: "Heee! Why are you taking your clothes off? Wait wait wait! EEEHHH?"

Weisheng: "Hm? I thought that you said Xue Lang has to protect his little brother."

Hong er: "So?!"

Weisheng: "Let's give him a baby brother~"