Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Muyao took out a notebook he had compiled on national governance from his bosom and handed it to Emperor Jingzhao, saying, "Father, this is my reflection and summary on national governance over the years. It covers insights and suggestions on various aspects such as politics, economy, and military. I hope that Father can see my dedication and efforts, and I believe that this content can help the future development of the country."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao became even more pleased with him.

This is foresight; they were prepared in advance!

Emperor Jingzhao smiled as he took the notebook and turned a few pages.

Seeing the dense handwriting and detailed analysis above, I couldn't help but feel even more admiration for Xiao Muyao's diligence and talent.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he said, "Sixth Brother, you really put your heart into it."

He looked at his notes and nodded from time to time.

At this moment, Xiao Muyao saw Emperor Jingzhao's brows relax slightly, and a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

He continued, "Furthermore, I have already accumulated a certain prestige and connections in the court, and I am very familiar with the operation of the government. If you rashly depose me and install someone else, it may cause turmoil in the court, and various forces may also cause disputes, which is by no means good for the development of the country."

Emperor Jingzhao listened quietly to Xiao Muyao's words, and the scales in his heart began to tip gradually.

He had to admit that everything Lao Liu said made sense.

Looking at his son, who remained steadfast and confident despite facing difficulties, a complex emotion welled up within him.

On the one hand, there is regret and concern about his inability to have children; on the other hand, there is recognition of his ability and sense of responsibility.

Seeing his hesitation, Xiao Muyao continued, "Father, there have been many monarchs in history who did not inherit the throne through their own bloodline, yet they were still able to govern the country and make it prosperous. Your son is willing to take them as role models and use his wisdom and efforts to create a more glorious future for our dynasty. Please trust your son and give him a chance. Your son will definitely not disappoint you."

Emperor Jingzhao sat quietly on the dragon throne, and after listening to what Xiao Muyao had said, he fell into deep thought.

The solemn look on his face gradually faded, replaced by a complex expression.

It reflects both regret and helplessness regarding Xiao Muyao's inability to have children, as well as careful consideration of the solutions he proposed.

After a moment, he sighed softly, a sigh that seemed to contain a great deal of emotion in his heart.

Then he slightly raised his head, his gaze falling on Xiao Muyao again, this time with a touch more gentleness and approval in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingzhao put down his notes, stood up, walked to Xiao Muyao, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Sixth Prince, I have seen your determination and ability. Your idea of ​​selecting children from the imperial clan for careful instruction is risky, but it is not without its merits. I can also see your seriousness and determination about this matter, and I believe you have the ability to do it well."

After speaking, Emperor Jingzhao's face showed a faint smile, a smile that contained both trust in Xiao Muyao and a hint of expectation for the future.

Then Emperor Jingzhao's expression turned serious as he said, "However, this matter is of great importance, and I cannot make a decision based solely on your words today. I need time to carefully consider it. But rest assured, I will view this matter fairly and will not easily deny your efforts and contributions. I will definitely give it serious consideration."

Emperor Jingzhao knew that the sixth prince was genuinely concerned for the country, and he needed time to carefully weigh the pros and cons of the matter.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Muyao felt a slight sense of relief, knowing that he had, to some extent, strengthened Emperor Jingzhao's resolve.

He bowed again and slowly withdrew from the Dragon Palace.

Before leaving the Dragon Palace, he gave the Empress a reassuring look.

Seeing this, the Empress's worries lessened considerably.

He then quietly left, leaving Emperor Jingzhao to ponder the matter alone.

Emperor Jingzhao turned around and sat back down on the dragon throne, his eyes revealing a firmness and determination.

Although he still had many concerns, he also understood that at this critical moment, he needed to take into account various factors and make the wisest decision.

The sixth brother's performance gave him a glimmer of hope and gave him new ideas for the future succession of the empire.

Every word he said seemed to be a reassuring pill, gradually strengthening Emperor Jingzhao's confidence.

So at this point, he already knew clearly what he had decided.

We just can't make a final decision yet, since this matter is of great importance.

...............

Upon returning to his residence, Xiao Muyao immediately informed Lingyan of the matter.

Although Lingyan had already guessed that his visit to the palace was for the sake of having offspring, she did not expect him to say such a thing and tell such a huge lie.

She knew he did all this for her sake.

Therefore, she was overwhelmed with mixed feelings and didn't know how to respond.

After a long pause, he finally managed to say with difficulty, "Actually, you can say it's my fault. You don't have to tell the real reason. You can say that I injured my body in my early years, which is why I'm like this."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Muyao moved closer to her, looked at her gently, and smiled, "Because if I say that, my father and mother will definitely be dissatisfied with you, and they might even bestow other women upon me. I certainly wouldn't agree to that, but they will never let it go. They will definitely try every means and schemes to make things worse. Such troubles are endless, so it's better for me to resolve this once and for all and say that it's my problem. Anyway, no matter what the reason, I will never have any children in this life, but I don't want you to suffer any injustice."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yan gazed at Xiao Muyao silently, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.

Her heart was like a surging sea, deeply moved by Xiao Muyao's words, and she remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, she slowly exhaled, her voice slightly hoarse, and said, "Ah Yao, you really are..."

Lingyan then gently bit her lower lip, trying to control her emotions: "Knowing that your decision will bring you a lot of trouble, and may even affect your status as crown prince, you still did it, just to prevent me from being wronged. I really don't know what to say."

Since she didn't know what to say, Lingyan simply stepped forward and hugged Xiao Muyao tightly.

They responded to him with their actions.

Xiao Muyao was held tightly in Ling Yan's arms, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.

He gently raised his hand and hugged Lingyan back, his strength gentle yet unwavering: "Yan'er, don't overthink it. For you, everything is worth it."

His voice was deep and mellow, sounding like a warm spring breeze in Lingyan's ears.

Then Xiao Muyao gently stroked Lingyan's hair, his eyes full of doting and affection: "You just need to do what you like every day. I know you are independent and strong and don't like to rely on me, so I will never restrict you. I only hope that you can think of me when you want to rely on me, and let me be your support."

He then tightened his embrace slightly, as if trying to integrate Lingyan into his life: "Having you by my side in this life is enough."

Lingyan pressed her cheek against his chest, feeling his steady and powerful heartbeat.

Those beating sounds were like the most moving melody in the world, giving her endless peace of mind and warmth.

Her arms were wrapped tightly around his waist, her fingers gripping him so tightly that it seemed she could never hold him back.

Xiao Muyao also hugged Lingyan tightly. His embrace was broad and warm, like a safe harbor, sheltering her from all the storms of the world.

Hearing his firm and affectionate words, it would be a lie to say that Ling Yan wasn't moved.

But even such a good man, she would still leave him one day!

But she really couldn't bear to part with it!

So, embrace him now.

They remained in that quiet embrace, as if time itself had stood still.

Everything around us became blurry, only our own existence was so clear.