Chapter 322 Shen Cangzhu, do you want me to have a child with you?
Not long after Chu Xingchen returned to the palace, Shen Cangzhu came.
In his hand, he held the same flowers that he had been holding on the street, just wrapped in Da Chu Bao.
The small flowers are white with a little light pink, fresh and lovely.
"I came out of the palace today and saw this flower by chance. I trimmed it into a flower hedge. It has a unique flavor. I thought its name was cute, so I brought it back. Your Majesty, what do you think this flower is called?"
"What's it called?" Chu Xingchen asked following his words.
"Glutinous rice sticks." Shen Cangzhu said and laughed.
Chu Xingchen also laughed, "It's quite interesting."
She smelled it and said, "It smells pretty good."
"It's good, but the glutinous rice sticks like warm and humid weather and have poor cold tolerance. Feng'an City may not be suitable for it. The owner of the flower also said that it might be gone next year."
Shen Cangzhu didn't mention anything about what happened to Gong, but instead mentioned Zhou Buyan.
The news that Zhou Buyan might be the prince of the Wu Kingdom was still being kept secret, but Shen Cangzhu and the others were in the palace and were well-informed, so they still knew about it.
They were all surprised. Shen Cangzhu was not only surprised, but also a little uneasy. He couldn't help but ask if it was true.
Shen Cangzhu took a sip of tea, and then asked, "Will he return to the palace?"
The most humble son of a brothel suddenly became the prince of a country.
Should he choose to go back to the Kingdom of Wu and become a prince, or even try to become an emperor? Or should he stay in Dachu and choose His Majesty?
If it were someone else, he wouldn't ask and would usually choose to return to Wu, but Zhou Buyan... Shen Cangzhu wasn't sure either.
If Zhou Buyan stayed, according to his status as a prince, he would be qualified as an imperial husband.
Chu Xingchen could hear his subtext and was silent for a moment, "I don't know either."
She hadn't seen Zhou Buyan for several days, and she was let go today.
She turned to ask, "Are you sending Xiao Wei back when you leave the palace today?"
"Um."
Although Shen Cangzhu likes Xiao Wei, he cannot keep her in the palace forever. Although he is reluctant to let her go, he should send her back.
There was reluctance in Shen Cangzhu's eyes, and even Chu Xingchen could see it clearly.
Thinking of the scene she saw on the street, she exhaled and looked at Shen Cangzhu, "Shen Cangzhu, you like her very much and like children?"
Shen Cangzhu was stunned for a moment, then admitted frankly, "Yes."
"Then do you want a child?" Chu Xingchen paused, "To be precise, do you want me to have a child with you?"
It was impossible for Shen Cangzhu to have children with anyone else, and it was only her.
She said openly and honestly, "If this is your request, you can tell me clearly."
She used to always think about finding a doctor to cure the poison, but now that things have become like this, she must be prepared for the inability to detoxify.
Shen Cangzhu is really going to die, and she really only has a few months to live. She must face it, let alone escape, and her mentality should change.
Shen Cangzhu looked into Chu Xingchen's eyes, tightened his hands, and finally said, "Yes."
He admitted, "I like Your Majesty, I have always wanted Your Majesty, and I also hope to have a child. I want both public and private interests."
"It's good to have the blood of the Shen family in the royal family. I can leave with peace of mind. Even if the Shen family knows the truth in the future and knows that it was my own choice, they won't say anything."
"But...I don't want to force you. It's all a calculation, like an exchange of equal value."
"I didn't want to force Your Majesty like this, so this is not a request, but a request."
Chu Xingchen paused for a moment and suddenly asked, "Then if I keep silent, ignore you, and pretend not to understand what you mean, will you regret it in the end?"
Chu Xingchen smiled and said, "Do you want to kill me and go to hell together?"
Shen Cangzhu's pupils shrank sharply, "Your Majesty, of course not. How could you think so."
"I took it in." Chu Xingchen spread his hands, "Imagine I was you, I think I would definitely be angry. If the Shen family knew about it, they would definitely be disappointed and angry."
Shen Cangzhu shook his head, "Your Majesty, I..."
"I know, you want to say that you don't know and will not tell the Shen family the truth. Even if they know it, you will try your best not to make them feel uncomfortable."
But, how is it possible not to get pimples?
She took a deep breath and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm just presupposing it. Am I not pretending to be stupid?"
Shen Cangzhu shook his head, "I'm not nervous. I really didn't want to force His Majesty."
"I know." Chu Xingchen smiled, "It's okay, you can just tell me. After all, I survived."
This time it's her choice.
Sooner or later, an heir will be born, so, "I will consider this matter carefully after the anniversary of my eldest sister's death."
She survived, she had to do what she had to do, there was no point in being forced to do it, otherwise she would die, or else she would do it.
Now that the throne has been firmly established and the power is gradually in his hands, the things he once worried about are no longer a problem. It is really time to consider the heirs. With Shen Cangzhu's situation, it is really time to make a choice.
She had been waiting for Zhou Buyan to come back. Although she was very tired, she still persisted in thinking that there might be other ways.
But I only waited for the bell to ring late.
Zhou Buyan denied it. The child in Zhong Shengwan's belly might not really be his.
It is not difficult to verify this matter. As long as Zhong Shengwan gives birth to the child more than three months later, we will know. Even if Zhou Buyan does not recover his memory, it will be fine.
But time is so clever, Shen Cangzhu doesn't have three months left.
Therefore, even if it was a misunderstanding, she could only get over the current situation first.
Putting aside the issues such as the Prince of Wu and so on, the rest is still a matter of time. Time waits for no one. All she can do is to get through the difficulties first.
She has no time or qualifications to hesitate, which makes things more difficult and creates more problems and regrets.
She also thought about what she would do in the future if it was a misunderstanding.
There is no answer to this question except that she is sure to kill Zhong Shengwan.
But the boat will naturally go straight when it reaches the bridge. We will know what will happen when the time comes.
Until then, there was no point in thinking about it.
There was no way out for her.
It sounds ridiculous, but she is a modern person and has come to this special era. In fact, there is no need to be so pretentious.
Chu Xingchen thought of a lot in an instant. Unexpectedly, Shen Cangzhu didn't speak. She looked at Shen Cangzhu and asked, "Why don't you speak?"
Shen Cangzhu's eyelashes trembled, and she tightened her palms, finally confirming that he was not dreaming.
He looked at Chu Xingchen, his eyes were as dark as ink, and his voice was hoarse, "Is what your Majesty said true? Then am I the one you are considering?"
"Of course, it's not you. Why should I tell you?"
This is what she owes Shen Cangzhu.
"It's just that we need to make some arrangements. After all, there are still a lot of things to do right now."
"I know. I understand even if Your Majesty doesn't tell you."
Shen Cangzhu sat blankly for a moment, then suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I want to play the piano."
"Why do you suddenly want to play the piano?"
"Just...want to play."
He is happy, plays the piano to celebrate, and can still meditate.
There is something special about playing the piano, and incense is indispensable.
Just like the first time I saw Shen Cangzhu playing the piano, the smoke from the incense burner was curling up and the sound of the piano was lingering.
Because the incense has a calming effect and the sound of the piano, Chu Xingchen gradually felt more at peace.
She hasn't been sleeping well recently, so she finally got some sleep amidst the soothing incense and the sound of the piano.
Shen Cangzhu looked at the faint cyan color in Chu Xingchen's eyes, which were full of complexity, "I put pressure on you..."
He didn't mean to do it, but there were some things he really wanted to do.
Chu Xingchen's heart finally fell on Zhou Buyan, but Shen Cangzhu was always dissatisfied. He felt that it was because of his poor handling before that Zhou Buyan took advantage of the loophole.
Otherwise, there would be no chance for Zhou Buyan.
Zhou Buyan was a shadow before, and he should have fought tooth and nail to protect His Majesty. That was his duty, but His Majesty was moved and even moved by his efforts in protection.
But his love is no less than that of Zhou Buyan. Zhou Buyan can risk his life for His Majesty, and so can he.
He can also be desperate. He has no regrets. He just wants to have less regrets and save His Majesty before he really dies.
He has done a lot of things he wanted to do, and if you ask him if he has any regrets now, it would probably be His Majesty.
His life has entered a countdown, but he has not been able to save her. Fortunately, he finally sees a little hope now.