Chapter 1436: Chapter 1435: If She Were Real, How Wonderful That Would Be
Chu Wang didn’t answer Chu Jiangnan’s question.
No "what ifs," the missed chances of those years have truly slipped away.
Now, what meaning does it have to speak of "if" again?
Chu Wang understands him; with a glance he comprehended the thoughts of his Loyal Brother.
"Loyal Brother, actually, isn’t it nice having Little Lili by your side now?"
He cautiously watched Chu Jiangnan, closely observing the changes in Chu Jiangnan’s expression.
Sure enough, at the mention of Little Lili, Loyal Brother’s face immediately softened visibly, and his mood appeared slightly brighter.
However, in Chu Jiangnan’s heart, there were still some doubts: "Ultimately, it’s not so."
The Imperial Family’s bloodline cannot be confused.
He can treat Chu Qianli as his own daughter and cherish her, but not being of royal blood, she simply isn’t.
How can one deceive the world forever?
Doing so would not only wrong the Jiangshan of Nanming but also betray the people of Nanming, and the ancestors of their Imperial Family.
He would also become a sinner throughout the ages in Nanming.
"She is not a true Princess, so this Jiangshan cannot be entrusted to her."
Chu Wang naturally understood this; it was equivalent to handing over Jiangshan to an outsider.
In ordinary families, blood relations may not be as critical.
But in the Imperial family, there can be not even a hint of falsehood.
Otherwise, it would amount to the grave crime of deceiving the emperor and destroying the lineage!
"So, Loyal Brother, you really don’t plan to fill the Harem anymore?" Without a Harem, without concubines, there will be no true offspring of his own forever.
"Little Princess... Loyal Brother, it’s not that I’m trying to dishearten you; it’s just that I truly feel it’s likely... she can’t be found."
Having searched for so many years, Chu Wang had long despaired, but kept it from his Loyal Brother, not wanting him to also follow in his despair.
But even if he doesn’t speak of it, doesn’t Loyal Brother have some feeling?
Loyal Brother, perhaps, already despaired earlier than he did.
Now observing Loyal Brother, it seems he isn’t as distressed as he used to be.
Is it because Little Lili is already by his side?
"This Jiangshan belongs to all the people of Nanming, although it belongs to the Chu Imperial Family, it is not solely of my lineage alone."
"Loyal Brother, do you mean to say, you already decided to give up Jiangshan?" Chu Wang looked shocked.
The throne! Could Loyal Brother really do it—give it up just like that?
But upon further thought, actually, many years ago, Loyal Brother had already prepared for a less favorable scenario.
It seems that it’s not entirely impossible.
"Then, Loyal Brother, do you have a designated choice in mind?"
"Currently, I can’t tell, they’re all still young, or perhaps..." Chu Jiangnan looked at Chu Wang.
Chu Wang was startled and almost jumped up: "Loyal Brother, I’m not suitable! Don’t count on me!"
If Loyal Brother really still has that intention, then... no no no! Loyal Brother, please don’t force him to run away from home!
It’s so exhausting!
"If Little Lili were truly the Little Princess, how wonderful would that be? Loyal Brother, don’t you think Little Lili is currently the most suitable candidate?"
Today in the court, Little Lili’s presence, her charisma, which part doesn’t resemble a fully-fledged Empress?
With her here, she can completely take command of the entire situation!
Chu Wang even felt that Little Lili might be more suited to be a monarch than Loyal Brother!
It’s such a pity she isn’t Loyal Brother’s biological daughter, nor of the Chu Imperial Family’s bloodline!
Recalling today’s performance in the court, Chu Qianli’s display even prompted a joyful smile on Chu Jiangnan’s lips.
It’s been a long time since he felt this happy.
This little girl truly gives people a reassuring feeling.
Yet suddenly, Chu Jiangnan’s hand fell over his heart’s gate, and his expression instantly contorted in pain.
