Chapter 5: Heartbreak

So small……

Such thoughts flashed through Gu Shao and the prince’s minds almost at the same time.

The difference is that Gu Shao was impressed by the boy’s age and shocking immaturity. Although from the words and deeds of the people around him, it seemed that this place was already ancient times, and he also knew that people in ancient times usually got married early, but looking at the boy in front of him who looked like a junior high school or high school student, Gu Shao still found it hard to accept for a moment.

Because most parents are present when a child is born, the nanny was the first to show him after she took him out. Gu Shao automatically regarded the prince in front of him as his father in this life.

Gu Shao couldn’t get over the hurdle of recognizing a high school student as his father, even if the other party was of noble status.

Isn’t this simply destroying the flowers of the motherland?

You have to know that he was almost thirty when he died in his previous life.

Not to mention that his biological father in his previous life had only been dead for half a year.

The prince was amazed that a newborn baby could be so small.

This little face is only half the size of my palm, and its arms are only as thick as two of my fingers put together.

Didn’t Concubine Rong take tonics every day during her pregnancy? The precious medicinal herbs and tonics collected by the Duke of Zhen during his wars were sent to the palace like water, but how come her child didn’t grow strong?

The prince felt that he could break this little thing with just a little effort.

But even such a small baby who seems to have some congenital deficiencies will naturally learn to snatch things from oneself when he grows up.

Since he was born into a royal family, how could he not fight?

Since the crown prince was already a legitimate son since the day he was born, his status was naturally different from that of his brothers, who were all illegitimate sons. After his birth, for fear of confusing the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate sons, the status of his two older brothers plummeted.

After Emperor Jingwen ascended the throne, the contrast became even more obvious. The former brothers had now become ruler and subject.

Therefore, although many princes were born later, this was the first time that he saw his younger brother being born with his own eyes.

Especially since the hair of this prince’s younger brother had not yet dried completely and there was still a faint smell of blood on his body.

The prince was young and was inevitably touched by this scene, but he came to his senses in an instant.

Gu Shao found it a little hard to understand why the aura of his adopted father changed so quickly?

His eyesight was not good now, and the way he tried to discern the other person’s expression appeared like this in the eyes of the prince –

The little baby opened his big eyes, his pure and innocent pupils rolled around, reflecting the complicated thoughts of this adult.

The prince took a deep breath and controlled himself not to look away. Then, he carefully handed the swaddling clothes back to the baby: “…Take good care of your little master, and please have a good rest, Concubine Rong. I have something else to do, so I will leave first.”

…Wait, Concubine?

So this kid is not his biological father, but his biological brother?

Was it so open-minded in ancient times? The father didn’t come, so the brother was allowed to accompany the birth?

Gu Shao, who had been an only child couldn’t help but frown.

The little baby’s face wrinkled into a bun in an instant.

Because it happened that it was the prince who handed the swaddling clothes to the nanny, and in the eyes of everyone it was seen as a sign of reluctance.

“The little prince likes His Royal Highness the Crown Prince very much.” I don’t know who said this.

The prince paused, but he didn’t say anything. He took one last look at Gu Shao and left quickly.

On the other side, in the Qinzheng Hall——

Emperor Jingwen was discussing matters with his court officials when he heard a young eunuch coming to report that Concubine Rong was about to give birth.

The court officials had thought that given how much Emperor Jingwen doted on the imperial concubine, he would rush over as soon as possible. However, they did not expect that Emperor Jingwen would hesitate for a moment and then ask the eunuch to leave.

“There is a queen in the palace, so I don’t need to worry about such things.”

This, this, this… The emperor doesn’t even plan to attend the prince’s birth?

Which of the ministers in the court is not a smart person? Seeing that Emperor Jingwen did not summon the Duke of Zhen to the meeting today, none of the ministers of the Duke of Zhen’s Mansion came. What else is there to understand?

After looking at each other, the minister remained silent and pretended not to know.

But privately, they have already figured out how to distance themselves from the Duke of Zhen.

The Prince’s Tutor, who had been a little nervous, heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this.

The little episode soon passed, and the Qinzheng Hall returned to its previous solemnity.

But as time passed, the Grand Tutor couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled. They were about to work out the rules, so why hadn’t His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arrived yet?

Half an hour later, all the ministers left one after another. When there was no one else in the Qinzheng Hall, the news of Concubine Rong’s successful delivery was placed on the emperor’s desk.

“…Is this how you do things?” How many times has this happened? Is this kid just so lucky?

Looking at the empty space in front of him, Emperor Jingwen rubbed his temples with a slight headache.

The next moment, there was a flash before my eyes, and a man in dark clothes suddenly appeared.

The man knelt down without saying a word.

Failure to do a good job is a capital crime.

But……

“At that time, Mo Shu, the servant of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, suddenly appeared and the midwife failed. I did not do my job well. Please punish me, Your Majesty.” The man buried his head deeply, not daring to resist at all.

After he finished speaking, Emperor Jingwen stopped what he was doing and suddenly raised his eyes: “Are you saying that the Crown Prince is also involved in this matter?”

The man did not hesitate and told the whole story.

“The servants saw that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was here, so they dared not take any more action.”

Emperor Jingwen simply… simply didn’t know what to say.

Is this really God’s will?

Man: “The little prince… is a man of great fortune.”

Emperor Jingwen: “…”

Crap, isn’t this deep enough?

The contraceptive medicine couldn’t avoid him, the ghost tricks in the harem couldn’t hurt him, and Concubine Rong’s various discomforts couldn’t eliminate him. On the day he was born, the person who was most threatened by him saved him.

Emperor Jingwen had nothing to say.

“I understand. You may leave now.” Since it was the prince who intervened, Emperor Jingwen did not punish him after thinking about it.

The man quickly disappeared.

After a long time, Emperor Jingwen sighed deeply.

The huge Qinzheng Hall carried the sigh far away.

Now that the matter is done, let him be…

Emperor Jingwen gave up completely this time.

After all, no matter how many mistakes there were, they were all the fault of the Duke of Zhen.

The other side.

While Gu Shao was still wondering who wanted to kill him, Concubine Rong finally woke up slowly.

At this time, the moon was already above the willow branches.

At that time, the nanny was helping Concubine Rong clean up.

Sensing something strange coming from the quilt, Concubine Rong couldn’t help but tighten her hands slightly.

Almost as soon as she opened her eyes, Su Xin hugged Gu Shao and said, “Your Majesty, please take a look at the little prince. Look, the little prince is looking at you.”

At this time, Gu Shao widened his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him who was only in her twenties.

Because he can remember things early and has a good memory, even after so many years, Gu Shao still remembers what his mother looks like.

Even though the retinal image was blurred, Gu Shao still managed to distinguish it with difficulty because he was close.

The face of the woman in front of him looked very similar to his mother!

Although it is not a 100% replica, it is about 70% similar.

In a trance, Gu Shao seemed to feel his mother’s delicate and gentle hands again.

Even the breath is so familiar.

This warm feeling… it’s been a long time since he last felt it. He hasn’t felt it since he was six years old.

“Ahh.” In excitement, Gu Shao opened his mouth wide and kept moaning, and instinctively reached out for a hug.

The next moment, the swaddling clothes in front of him were pushed away, and Concubine Rong’s slightly cold and irritable voice came over –

“Take it away quickly, I don’t want to see him!”

With a “crack”, something broke into two pieces.

“?”

Completely out of control, the little baby’s eyes soon filled with tears.