In the general's mansion, Lin Congyun sat in the middle of the main hall.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Except for Fang Xinlei who is in the palace, everyone in the general's mansion is sitting together.

Fang Xinlei's mother Li Hongsui looked outside from time to time, feeling worried.

"Don't worry, my second wife. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. After he finishes his work in the palace, Xin Lei should leave the palace and return home."

As soon as Lin Congyun finished speaking, there was a noise outside.

Fang Xinlei ran in hurriedly with a look of joy on his face.

"Grandma, mother, I'm back."

Hearing the voice, Li Hongsui stood up and looked at her son whom she hadn't seen for many days, and hurried to greet him.

"Why are you back so late? Have you eaten? Are you hungry? I'll ask the kitchen to make you something to eat."

Faced with his mother's concern, Fang Xinlei quickly spoke up to stop her.

"Mom, don't bother. I'm not hungry. I've already eaten in the palace."

Fang Xinlei who came back today did not wear the human skin mask of the Seventh Prince. He came back with his real appearance.

Fang Xinlei turned to look at Lin Congyun, "Grandmother, how long will I be the fake emperor?"

"How long will it be this time? Why don't you want to be the boss anymore?" Lin Congyun's words made Fang Xinlei feel a little embarrassed, and he touched his nose.

"Grandmother, it's not that I don't want to be the emperor, but being the emperor is very tiring. In addition to handling state affairs every day, I also have to face the urging of those ministers..."

Fang Xinlei felt a little embarrassed when he said this. The ministers urged him every day to choose a concubine as soon as possible and not leave the harem empty.

His ears are getting calluses from listening to it every day, but he can't get angry. The feeling of being suffocated is really uncomfortable.

Looking at Fang Xinlei's expression, is there anything Lin Congyun doesn't understand?

"They let you choose a concubine?"

Fang Xinlei nodded and looked at Lin Congyun with some grievance, "Grandma, I can't stop being the emperor. I'm really tired every day. I don't get enough sleep every day."

Lin Congyun looked at Fang Xinlei with some heartache. She knew that being an emperor was tiring, but she didn't expect it to be this tiring.

But if he doesn't take the role now, who will?

Only Fang Xinlei and the Seventh Prince have the most similar body shapes.

Lin Congyun sighed softly, stood up slowly, walked to Fang Xinlei, and patted him on the shoulder gently, "Xinlei, do you know that the weight of this country is not something that can be carried by one person? Since you have shouldered this responsibility, it is destiny and the honor of the family. It is inevitable to be tired, but every bit of hard work is the cornerstone of glory."

She led Fang Xinlei to the window. The moonlight outside the window was bright, and the silver light filled the courtyard, which was peaceful and serene. "Look at this moonlight. Although it is cold and lonely, it illuminates the entire night sky, allowing everything in the world to be clearly seen. You are just like this bright moon. Although you are in a high position, lonely and have great responsibilities, your light is leading this land towards prosperity and peace."

Lin Congyun's voice was soft but powerful as he continued, "The selection of a concubine is indeed a major event for the royal family. It is also a part of balancing the government and the country and stabilizing the country. You may find it cumbersome, but you must be cautious with every step and not take it lightly. If you are unwilling, Grandmother will take care of it for you and find a way to have the best of both worlds. But you must remember that you are not only yourself, but also the support of these millions of people."

As she spoke, she took out an exquisite jade pendant from her sleeve and gently placed it in Fang Xinlei's hand. "This jade pendant was left to me by your grandfather. He said that no matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as there is light in your heart, you will not be afraid of darkness. Today, grandma will give it to you. I hope that no matter where you are, you can remember this responsibility and continue to light your way."

Fang Xinlei looked at the jade pendant in his hand, feeling the warmth and expectations from his grandmother. The fatigue in his heart seemed to be dispelled by an invisible force.

He took a deep breath, his eyes gradually firmed up. "Grandma, I understand. For the sake of my family and this land, I will persevere."

At this moment, the moonlight seemed even brighter, illuminating Fang Xinlei's path forward and reflecting the determination and indomitable spirit in his heart.

At this time, Fang Xinlei's sister Fang Xinxin took Li Hongsui's hand, tilted her head and asked, "Mom, are you going to choose a sister-in-law for me?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room laughed. Fang Xinlei walked up to Fang Xinxin and tapped her on the head.

"You little girl, do you know what sister-in-law is? You are just yelling here."

Fang Xinxin covered her head with her hands, looking aggrieved, "How come I didn't know? Sister-in-law is my brother's wife. When my brother brings her back to me, I'll have someone to play with."

"So you, little girl, just want someone to play with you?" Fang Xinlei finally understood what his sister was thinking. He smiled and picked her up. "When I have time, I'll spend more time with you, okay?"

"Okay, but you're so busy, brother." Fang Xinlei couldn't refute what Fang Xinxin said. He was indeed very busy.

Fang Xinlei gently put Fang Xinxin down, his eyes full of tenderness and helplessness.

Then, he changed the subject and turned to Lin Congyun with a bit of joking but still tenderness.

"Grandmother, look, the moon in the sky is full, and my eldest brother is almost entering his twenties, but he is still single, without even a hint of marriage. Isn't this more worrying than having me, the fake emperor?" Fang Xinlei said with a faint smile on his face, his eyes full of concern and teasing about Fang Xinfeng's marriage.

Fang Xinfeng, who was drinking tea, started coughing when he heard this.

Fang Xinfeng didn't expect that he would be affected by his younger brother while drinking tea here.

He put down the teacup in his hand and glared at Fang Xinlei. "I said, are you too idle? If you are too idle, I don't mind finding something for you to do."

"No, I'm not idle. I'm busy every day." Fang Xinlei didn't want to do anything else.

Lin Congyun looked at the interaction between the two brothers, smiled and shook his head.

"You guys, you're already grown up, why are you still acting like children?"

"Grandma, it was obviously my second brother who talked about me first." Fang Xinfeng said that he felt wronged and he was really implicated innocently.

"Yes, yes, yes, I was the first to mention you. I saw that you were too lonely. Do you want to find you a wife?"

Fang Xinfeng rolled his eyes at Fang Xinlei's words, "I think you want to build your happiness on my pain."

The two brothers were joking with each other here, while Lin Congyun and others were watching over there, laughing happily.

After the two of them had enough fun, Lin Congyun spoke.

"Okay, you two brothers, stop messing around. Xinfeng, you're not young anymore, it's time to get married. Do you have someone you like? If so, grandma can ask someone to come to your house and propose marriage for you."

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