"Xiaochen, I don't understand why you suddenly have such an idea?"
Whether it is a family or an ordinary family, a son represents inheritance, and no one is willing to easily adopt his son to someone else.
What's more, he knows Zhou Chen and what kind of person he is. These two children may be the only two children Zhou Chen has in his life.
Under such circumstances, Zhou Chen could still say the words of adopting the child to him. This was what he couldn't understand the most.
Frankly speaking, if it were him, he might not be so happy.
Zhou Chen said: "If I have to give any reason, if it weren't for you in Meiling, I might have died, but this is not repayment. If I only had one son, naturally I wouldn't have such an idea, but I
Now that you have two sons, passing one to you will not affect the inheritance of the Zhou family."
Mei Changsu smiled bitterly and said, "I saved you, but you also saved me."
Zhou Chen waved his hand and said: "Okay, it's pointless to say this now, not to mention that when I adopt Xiaobao to you, it's not necessarily you who takes advantage. I think it's more of an advantage for me."
"Look, if you agree to adopt Xiaobao, he will be your Lin family's only child from now on, and he will inherit your Lin family's honor in the future. As long as Prince Jing ascends the throne, he will definitely treat Lin family well, and he will be kind to you when the time comes.
Are you thinking about Xiaobao’s future?”
"So if you really want to calculate it, I still took advantage of you."
Meng Zhi, Nie Feng, Xia Dong and his wife both looked at each other in confusion. They both knew that Zhou Chen said this deliberately, but in fact he was more concerned about Mei Changsu.
Especially Nie Feng and Xia Dong, they all know what happens after being poisoned by fire and cold. Not to mention that Mei Changsu is extremely weak now. Even if he is slightly better, he may not be able to have offspring.
By doing this, Zhou Chen was giving his son to Mei Changsu.
As for what he said about inheriting the Lin family's honor and having a bright future for Xiaobao, that was after all, and Mei Changsu didn't care about it at all.
How could Mei Changsu not understand the truth that they could understand? He knew Zhou Chen better than these three people.
"Xiaochen, are you really serious?"
"certainly."
Mei Changsu's breathing became unsteady, and he said in a deep voice: "Even if you have this idea, will Gong Yu agree? And Aunt Han, Dabao Xiaobao is her grandson, and you descendants of the Zhou family,
Will she agree?"
"Xiao Chen, I know you are doing it for my own good and thinking about me, but you don't have the final say on this matter alone. What's more, I am no longer worthy of future generations."
Zhou Chen glared at him and scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about? You underestimate yourself too much. You don't have to think so much about Gong Yu and my mother. They have already agreed, especially my mother. I
I went over specifically to ask, and she supported my decision; so now you don't have to consider others, or anything else, you just have to stick to your own ideas."
"Are you willing or not?"
Seeing that Mei Changsu's expression kept changing but he never responded, Meng Zhi was even more anxious than he was because he knew that Mei Changsu was in poor health.
"Xiao Shu, what are you still thinking about? Hurry up and agree. If you don't think about yourself, you also have to think about Lin. You're going to make me anxious to death."
Nie Feng also spoke inarticulately, trying to persuade Mei Changsu to agree quickly.
Mei Changsu sighed quietly, and finally said with a solemn expression: "If you are really willing, Xiaochen, then I am willing."
He knows his own body best. Let alone not getting married now, even if he does get married, he will never have another child in this life.
Because of Chiyan's attack, the Lin clan was almost wiped out by Emperor Liang, and now he is the only one left. Once he is gone, the once famous Lin clan will really disappear.
In this case, how could he not have any regrets?
Now that Zhou Chen made this suggestion, his calm mood could no longer be calm. If he had a son, even if he was adopted, he could pass on the family and incense to the Lin family, so that many years later, the Lin family would not be destroyed.
There wasn't even anyone to sweep the grave and offer incense.
His decision made several people present breathe a sigh of relief. This was the result they all wanted to see.
Zhou Chen also nodded, she was not surprised by this result.
"Now that you have made the decision, it is settled. What I mean is that in a few days it will be Dabao and Xiaobao's full moon banquet. At that time, we will hold a banquet in your Su Mansion, and at the same time complete the adoption and bring the little baby to the house.
Bao's name will be included in your Lin family tree."
"Of course, your identity cannot be made public now. We will discuss this matter later. However, since Xiaobao has decided to adopt you, then his name will naturally be chosen by your father. As for the name of our Dabao
, I’ve already thought about it.”
"Father named it?"
Mei Changsu's eyes flashed. Despite his state of mind, he was very excited at this moment. He would soon have a son, and he would also name his son himself. This was a good thing that he had never dared to imagine in the past.
Meng Zhi said at this time: "Xiao Shu, I am experienced in the matter of naming. You have to think about this carefully. It must match the child's birth date, and you cannot choose it randomly."
Before Mei Changsu could say anything, Xia Dong scolded him angrily: "I know you, Commander Meng, have a child. Do you need to show it off in front of us?"
Meng Zhi looked innocent: "I'm just showing off, I'm just reminding Xiao Shu, after all, he has no experience."
Xia Dong snorted coldly: "Xiao Shu is inexperienced, but he is a great talent, one who can stir up troubles in the capital. His knowledge is much better than yours, so what's the difficulty in choosing a name?"
"Uh, that's true."
Meng Zhi reacted and scratched his head. He had asked someone to help him name his child, but Mei Changsu was different. He was very knowledgeable himself.
Mei Changsu smiled and said: "Brother Meng, I know your good intentions, and what you said is right. You really need to think about it carefully. Let me think about it seriously for two days."
For others, choosing a name may be a trivial matter, but for him, it is now a top priority. Even if he has countless knowledge in his mind, when it comes time to use it, it doesn't mean that he can just use it.
"There are only a few days left, and the full moon banquet will also be held at your place. Although I don't have many friends, Xiaobao is also your son now. It's up to you to decide who to invite. In short, I only have one request, just make it lively.
"
"Don't worry, leave it to me. Although I'm not a lively person, I will still be ready for such a big thing."
Mei Changsu replied with a serious expression. For Zhou Chen, this may be a full moon banquet, but for him, it is of great significance. Even if he cannot restore the surname Lin and make a big fanfare, he will still invite the friends who should be invited.
After saying this, Meng Zhi suddenly talked about another important thing.
"I have been on duty beside His Majesty these days, and I can feel that His Majesty seems to intend to make Prince Jing the crown prince. However, he is very dissatisfied with the memorials from the courtiers, so he keeps delaying it. Xiao Shu, if this keeps dragging on,
Will it affect your plans?"
Mei Changsu showed a confident smile: "Don't worry, he just can't get over it for a while. It's going to be over soon. Now he has no choice but to stand up for Jingyan."
Although Emperor Liang still had several sons, they were either defective or too young. Emperor Liang was already old and he had no time to train another prince, so Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan was the best choice.
He also knew in his heart that it was only out of dissatisfaction with the courtiers that he delayed again and again.
Meng Zhi added: "It is true, but our Majesty is afraid of long nights and many dreams."
Mei Changsu suddenly asked another question: "Is the spring hunting in March coming soon?"
Meng Zhi asked in confusion: "Yes, what's wrong?"
Mei Changsu said: "If Jingyan has not been established as the prince before March, then the Spring Hunting in March will be his best opportunity to perform. Jingyan is very smart, he will understand."
Meng Zhi nodded as if he understood, and then said: "Speaking of the March Spring Hunt, Xiaoshu, it seems that you haven't participated in it for many years. I still remember that back then, you were young, but you were able to dominate everyone in the March Spring Hunt.
Showing off his prowess in hunting, he is truly a heroic young hero."
Mei Changsu sighed: "Yes, it has been fourteen years in the blink of an eye, things have changed and people have changed."
"Yes, things change and people change."
…………
Mei Changsu moved very quickly. The full moon banquet was just a few days away, so he quickly prepared the invitation letters and had his servants send them to various places.
In Mei Changsu's room, Li Gang and Zhen Ping both congratulated Mei Changsu with happy faces.
"This is really great. Master, he has finally done a great thing."
Ever since he knew that Zhou Chen was going to adopt his youngest son to Mei Changsu, Li Gang had been very excited. He had been serving Mei Changsu and was very aware of the situation of his sect leader. It was indeed a great joy for Mei Changsu to have a son.
Although Zhen Ping was also very happy, he couldn't help but joked: "Li Gang, if the master hears what you said, I'm afraid he will have to deal with you."
Li Gang couldn't help but shudder, and he looked around and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that Zhou Chen was not there.
He took the invitation letters from Mei Changsu. These invitation letters were all written by Mei Changsu himself, one stroke at a time.
"This belongs to Young Master Yan, and Young Master Xiao. Hey, Sect Master, didn't Young Master Xiao go to Nanchu? Why did you still hand him the invitation letter?"
Mei Changsu said softly: "Jing Rui is not only my friend, but also Xiaochen's good friend. Xiaochen must have handed it over, and I will naturally hand it over too. Whether he comes or not is another matter. I still have to invite him.
.”
"Yes, Sect Master, I will definitely deliver it on time."
"There are still a few copies left, which will be delivered to Zhen Ping later."
After finishing writing the invitation letter, Mei Changsu solemnly gave instructions to the two of them.
"Li Gang, Zhen Ping, you have been with me for more than ten years and are the people I trust most. I know my body well. I may not be able to watch Xiaobao grow up. Even if Xiaobao doesn't have me, he still has Xiaochen and Xiaobao.
Gong Yu takes care of him, but since Xiaochen has adopted Xiaobao to me, he is my Lin family’s son. If I am no longer there in the future, I ask you to help me take care of Xiaobao as he grows up."
Li Gang and Zhen Ping immediately half-knelt on the ground in excitement.
"Sect Master, this is a great blessing. You will be fine, and you will be able to watch the young Sect Master grow up."
Both of them are loyal, Xiaobao was adopted by Mei Changsu. To them, Xiaobao is their young master, the young master they want to die for.
Mei Changsu smiled and said: "Of course I hope so too. The reason I'm telling you this is because I'm worried. I want to watch him grow up more than anyone else."
There are not many people in this world that he can care about, and now he has another son. Although the adoption ceremony has not been completed yet, half of his heart is already focused on Xiaobao.
In the past, he had no scruples and would not hesitate to lose his life as long as he could accomplish his goal.
But now, he is really afraid of death and doesn't want to die. He wants to watch the new generation of the Lin family thrive.
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Li Gang and Zhen Ping both said with great solemnity: "Sect Master, you can rest assured that no matter what happens in the future, even if we risk our lives, we will definitely protect the young Sect Master."
Only then did Mei Changsu reveal a satisfied smile.
"This child should have a happy future."
With his biological parents Zhou Chen and Gong Yu, coupled with his arrangements, and the attention of Jamel Xiao in the future, it can be said that he is doted on by thousands of people, so he is not very worried about the future of this child.
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Princess Pingyang's Mansion!
Zhou Chen was going to adopt Xiaobao to Mei Changsu, which really shocked Xiao Zhihan at the beginning.
However, Zhou Chen found her in person and explained it to her in detail, and she agreed.
At that time, she and Lin Shu's mother, the eldest princess of Jinyang, were blood cousins, and they were very close and had a very good relationship.
If Zhou Chen had only one son, there would be no way she would agree, but now that she has two grandsons, considering how difficult it has been for Zhou Chen and Lin Shu over the years, she soft-heartedly agreed.
Jin Yu, on the other hand, made a couple of complaints, because she was completely devoted to Xiao Zhihan as her master, and she also felt sorry for Zhou Chen, so she was very reluctant to part with him.
"Jin Yu, can you make Dabao and Xiaobao's clothes tomorrow? Their full moon party will be in two days."
These days, Xiao Zhihan and Jin Yu are busy making clothes for their two children. Because Zhou Chen said that they could not go there on the day of the full moon, so they let the two children wear clothes sewn by themselves, so they
The two of them have been very busy recently.
"Princess, it's almost done. It will definitely be done tomorrow. I made it as soon as possible. It will be close to my body when the time comes."
"That's good, that's good. It's a pity that my two eldest grandsons can't have a grand full moon party, alas."
"Princess, this is already very good."
"Yes, this is already very good, and I am already very satisfied. Xiaochen said that day will come soon, but I have waited too long."
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Jamel Xiao entered the palace early in the morning to pay his respects to his mother.
He is now only one step away from the position of prince. He is the highest status among many princes. Naturally, he can enter and leave the palace at will.
However, the harem is not something he can go to casually. Currently, he can only enter and exit the Zhiluo Palace of his mother-in-law.
Although Concubine Jing is now a concubine, her life is still the same as before. After her son comes, she prepares snacks, tea, medicines and meals for her son, and she does it all herself.
"Jingyan, recently I heard your father keep praising you for how well you handle government affairs. You are much better than before."
Jamel Xiao was not arrogant and said: "Speaking of this, I actually have many methods of handling government affairs, which I learned from Mr. Su. Mr. Su is a scholar of heaven and earth, and is indeed a first-rate talent."
Concubine Jing said with a smile: "Indeed, Mr. Su is really an expert. If you have anything to do, you can ask him for advice."
Jamel Xiao said: "I know my mother is curious about Mr. Su, but it's a pity that I can't bring Mr. Su into the palace, otherwise I will have a chance for my mother to meet this Mr. Su."
"I really want to meet this Mr. Su."
Concubine Jing's eyes showed strong desire, Xiao Shu, she hadn't seen her for a long, long time.
Jamel Xiao smiled and said: "Speaking of Mr. Su, an interesting thing happened. Yesterday, Mr. Su sent me an invitation and asked me to go to his mansion the next day, saying that I would attend his son's full moon banquet.
.”
"son?"
Concubine Jing's hand shook and she almost spilled the tea. Jamel Xiao, with quick eyes and quick hands, hurriedly held her steady.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, I'm just curious. Isn't this Mr. Su one of the men on Langya's list? He probably hasn't gotten married yet. Where did he get his son from?"
"Oh, I didn't explain it clearly to you. In fact, he is not the son of Mr. Su, but the son of Mr. Yuchen, the young master. He just got a pair of twin sons not long ago and plans to adopt the younger son to Mr. Su at the full moon banquet.
"
Speaking of this, Jamel Xiao also said curiously: "I thought Mr. Su and Mr. Chen were just good friends before, but I didn't expect that their relationship was so good. Mr. Chen was actually willing to adopt his son to Mr. Su.
, and what’s even more strange is that Mr. Su not only agreed, but he was also very happy.”
"Of course this is something to be happy about." Concubine Jing whispered.
"What? Mother, what did you say?"
"nothing."
Concubine Jing turned her head calmly and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. She didn't know what Xiao Shu had experienced, but she had seen Zhou Chen, and Zhou Chen was completely different from before. This made her think about whether Xiao Shu was...
Just like Zhou Chen, something happened to him.
But now she heard that Zhou Chen was willing to adopt his son to Xiao Shu, and she was still very happy. This meant that Xiao Shu had a son and the Lin family had someone to succeed him.
