The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Xu Ke plucked the strings randomly for a while, and when his fingers felt a little uncomfortable, he let go of the guqin.

She pulled Chu Musheng to sit down and continued to snuggle on his shoulder.

"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong."

Chu Musheng was very surprised.

Haven't you had a fight today?

Why did the princess apologize on her own initiative?

Do I have to apologize first and then argue?

Unable to understand the princess's tactics for a moment, Chu Musheng pretended to be calm and spoke.

"Oh? What's wrong, my beloved?"

He lowered his head and looked at Xu Keke with interest, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Xu Ke rubbed his head against Chu Musheng's neck.

"I shouldn't have misinterpreted your Majesty's kindness and compared myself to a bird in a cage.

In fact, the prince did not limit the number of concubines he had.

I can travel around the palace and visit my parents at my parents' home at any time.

You can also go into the palace and talk to the Empress Dowager.

I'm grateful enough to be able to have tea with Miss Li."

And the most important permission is not mentioned.

She suddenly realized today that without the Regent, she was nothing.

Chu Musheng listened to Xu Keke's story and felt particularly soft-hearted, stroking her hair gently.

"My beloved concubine, I am very pleased that you think so. However, I am afraid that my intentions for you are more than that."

Xu Keke raised his head, his eyes full of curiosity.

"What's your intention, sir?"

Chu Musheng raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes gentle and deep.

“This king only wishes that you can be free from worries and be at ease in this palace.

You don't have to hold back when you want to lose your temper. I'll get used to it, as long as you stay by my side."

Xu Ke was deeply moved when he heard this.

She hugged Chu Musheng, smelled his pleasant scent, and murmured.

"Your Highness has treated me so well, I have no way to repay you."

Chu Musheng now thought of what Tan Ce said about the importance of honest communication between husband and wife.

Then be honest!

He adjusted his posture to make Xu Ke's position more comfortable.

"Didn't my beloved concubine ask me at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet why, besides the children, there are only two or three adult princes in the royal family?"

Xu Ke nodded in his arms.

"I remember that there were so many people around that it was not convenient for Your Highness to answer."

Chu Musheng sighed softly and spoke slowly.

"The reason behind this involves royal secrets. The nine-year agreement I proposed to you is also related to this matter. My beloved concubine, do you want to know?"

Xu Ke was shocked when she heard this and couldn't help but hug Chu Musheng tightly.

"If I knew, would the prince kill me to silence me?"

Chu Musheng chuckled at Xu Keke's words and tapped her nose.

"Your little brain is full of irrelevant thoughts. Since I have decided to tell you, how can I silence you?"

Xu Keke looked at Chu Musheng with a silly and cute expression.

Why don’t you tell me now?

Chu Musheng's expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice:

"This matter is a bit mysterious. Rumor has it that the founding emperor of the Great Chu was an astonishing god of war.

He expanded his territory and later burned down an ancient tribe where an extremely mysterious wizard lived.

Afterwards, the wizard cursed all the men in the royal family, and their lifespan would not exceed thirty years, except for women.

Because of this, most members of the royal family are princesses, but there are very few adult princes.

The nine-year period I agreed with you is because I only have nine years left to live."

License can...

"Is there really such a powerful wizard? Your Highness, are you sure it's not because a royal man has too many wives and concubines, causing his body to be hollowed out?

The last time I went to Prince Shou's mansion to offer condolences, I was shocked to see all those concubines and other beauties!"

Chu Musheng shook his head helplessly.

"My beloved, please don't talk nonsense. In order to test the validity of this curse, the royal family has also made many men never marry, but they still don't live past thirty.

As for why there are so many wives and concubines in Prince Shou’s mansion, it is also to continue the royal bloodline.

It's not just Prince Shou, there are also many concubines in the other princely palaces."

Xu Keke's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

"Then, Your Majesty, are you also going to take a concubine?"

Chu Musheng......

"In my beloved concubine's heart, the idea of my taking a concubine is more terrifying than having only nine years to live."

Xu Ke nodded.

"Yes! Your Highness, think about it, which will come faster, taking a concubine or nine years from now?"

Chu Musheng was speechless.

His beloved concubine really cannot be viewed with common sense.

Chu Musheng smiled helplessly and hugged Xu Keke in his arms.

"My beloved concubine said that I don't trust you, but I have told you many times that I will not take a concubine. Do you believe it?"

Xu Ke shook her not-so-bright head.

It’s true.

She didn't believe it.

So, don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you?

"So, does Your Majesty want to take a concubine?"

Xu Ke still didn't believe it.

Chu Musheng was also helpless with this little princess.

"This king will not take a concubine. You are enough for my life."

Xu Keke's face finally smiled again.

"Your Majesty, please keep your word."

Chu Musheng hugged her and kissed her.

"When did I lie to you?"

Xu Ke felt a little relieved and started to worry about Chu Musheng's life span.

"Your Majesty, let's think of a way to break this spell."

"Over the years, I have been secretly investigating this matter, trying to find a solution. Unfortunately, I have found nothing so far."

Xu Ke frowned and said after thinking for a moment.

"Your Majesty, why don't we go and look for some extraordinary people among the people? Maybe there will be a chance for a turnaround."

Chu Musheng sighed.

"I have sent people to search for him, but most of them are just scammers."

Alas! There is nothing I can do.

Don't panic, don't panic.

Fortunately, there is still time.

If all else fails, can you give birth to a child for the prince so that he will have an heir?

But when it comes to having children, I’m afraid I don’t have this ability.

Just thinking about it.

The prince's bodyguard Sheng Wu came over quickly.

"Your Highness, urgent military reports have arrived from the northern border. Several court officials are already waiting in the palace. Eunuch Otomo has sent someone to ask Your Highness to come into the palace as soon as possible to make a decision."

Chu Musheng frowned, and his expression instantly became serious.

"I will enter the palace now."

After saying that, he turned around hurriedly and prepared to leave.

Xu Keke looked at Chu Musheng's hurried back and couldn't help feeling a little worried.

Although she hasn't experienced it yet, she can imagine it.

Every military emergency report means that the situation is tense and a crisis may be imminent.

Chu Musheng had just taken a few steps when he suddenly stopped and looked back at Xu Keke.

"Princess, please wait for me to return to the palace. Don't run around."

Xu Ke nodded obediently and gave Chu Musheng a bright smile.

Go ahead, go ahead. Don’t cause trouble for the prince at this critical moment.

Chu Musheng looked at her deeply and strode out of Prince Sheng's Mansion.

His guards followed immediately.

His horse had already been prepared outside the mansion gate.

He jumped on his horse and galloped towards the palace with Sheng Wu and a group of guards.

Xu Ke paced back and forth anxiously in the palace, praying silently in his heart.

Dingdang and Anxiang came over.

"Miss, it's time to have dinner. The dining hall has prepared delicious food for you.

Only then did Xu Keke notice that the sky was gradually getting darker.

It is already dusk.

But Chu Musheng hasn't returned yet.

She had no appetite at all.

"Wait a little longer, the prince hasn't come back yet."