Chapter 186: Hiding one's strength and biding one's time
As soon as Cui Xiu said these words, a faint and meaningful smile appeared on the face of the sixth prince, who was indisputable.
It is hard to imagine that a boy of the Sixth Prince's age would have such a smile.
That smile is like that of a weathered adult. He seems to have experienced a lot, but he is only a teenager, so he doesn’t have too much energy.
Without any political fighting, battlefield battles, or having experienced a decent event, how can we be mature?
"Since Empress Jia said so, I will tell you the truth."
The Sixth Prince's words were crisp and clear, without being sloppy, and he was obviously serious. He really wanted to tell Cui Xiu what he would choose.
Instead of like before. The answer given by Concubine Tongyun and others.
Be a free swordsman who is independent of the world and travel freely in the world.
“I want to be in that position.”
"I've been thinking about it even in my dreams."
The sixth prince categorically expressed his inner thoughts. The desire and ambition on his face could not be hidden. It was only slightly worse than the fifth prince that day. Nothing less.
Cui Xiu listened to the Sixth Prince's sincere and firm words. His eyes did not shift at all, and he stared at the young man in front of him intently.
He wants to be in that position.
This incident is a good thing and a bad thing for Cui Xiu.
The good thing is that she no longer has to worry about forcing the sixth prince to fight for the crown prince, sit in the East Palace, or do things he doesn't want to do.
Although Cui Xiu really wanted to save the lives of his parents and brothers, if the sixth prince really didn't want to take the throne, then they could choose another way to save their family's lives.
He did not want to sacrifice the lives of the Sixth Prince.
Many things do not only have two options, but the third option is not so obvious and requires careful thinking.
If it really goes that way, Cui Xiu will have to rack her brains to come up with the solution. The most desperate solution she can think of is to subvert the imperial power.
But that was the last resort after all. Back then, Li Qun sacrificed their happiness for the sake of the common people and the people of Li, and did not forcibly disobey the royal will.
After so many years, it would be somewhat selfish for Cui Xiu to choose to sacrifice the interests of the country to achieve the interests of his own family.
But if she is not selfish, she will be the one to lose everything.
If you think about it carefully, the third option is not a good answer. Cui Xiu has also explored the fourth option. If there is one, there will be two, if there are two, there will be three, and if there are three, there will be four.
In fact, there are many answers, but most people only see two. However, there is no way out, and there is always a hopeless situation, but there is always a chance of survival.
The sixth prince's answer told her that she didn't need to choose the first three options because she already had the fourth option.
“Seriously?”
“You really think so.”
Cui Xiu was worried that the Sixth Prince was just making her happy, so he deliberately said this beautiful thing , but when the sixth prince heard Cui Xiu's reply, his expression did not change at all, he was still serious.
“Yes, all of these are Er Chen’s truest thoughts.”
"I have always wanted to."
"I hope my mother and concubine can give me this opportunity."
"Let me win this game for you."
< br>The Sixth Prince truly expressed his thoughts, and he no longer hid himself. In fact, he knew many things, but he never found a suitable time.
Going to be alone with Cui Xiu and Li Qun, he wanted to confess, but he didn't have the chance.
But now that she has the opportunity, she won't let it go casually. As the saying goes, the opportunity comes only once in a lifetime. If she misses this opportunity, she doesn't know when the next one will be.
From this point of view, seizing the moment is the best choice.
When Cui Xiu heard the sixth prince's answer, he did not immediately give a very accurate response. He reflected for a few seconds and then said: "In that case." Cui Xiu just said a few words. Suddenly he realized a problem, a problem he had almost ignored just now.
This issue is crucial to her. If he doesn't find out today, he will definitely regret it later.
Fortunately she reacted.
“What did you just call me?”
Yes, that’s right. Cui Xiu realized what the sixth prince called her. In the past, the sixth prince always called her “Empress Jia”.
But just now, the Sixth Prince actually called out the phrase "Mother Concubine". These two short words kept lingering in his mind, like a lingering sound. , etched in her mind.
Cui Xiu never thought that the Sixth Prince would know the news before Li Qun. She had never revealed anything to the Sixth Prince about her relationship with him.
How did he guess it?
Cui Xiu's face showed surprise. She had never been so out of control before. Maybe she was really scared.
"Mother."
"You heard me right."
"I know everything."
The Sixth Prince told Cui Xiu very frankly that he knew many things, and it was precisely because he knew that he learned to hide his clumsiness.
Learn from those images that appear to be non-threatening to others. In fact, he doesn’t care what others think of him. All he cares about is his family.
Actually, it’s not that he didn’t care at the beginning, but when he did, no one cared about him.
After being hurt a lot, my heart simply becomes cold.
After going back and forth like this, he gradually learned to protect himself, learned to let go, and learned not to care.
The smile on the Sixth Prince's face never fell as he spoke. He looked at his mother and concubine tenderly. Once upon a time, he thought Cui Xiu didn't want him anymore.
In addition, the sixth prince was still very sad at that time when he wanted other people's sons rather than his own biological sons.
“Are you surprised?”
“It’s unexpected how I knew about this.”
Cui Xiu was stunned as he listened and watched the reaction of the Sixth Prince. After a while, she calmed down. Her eyes were not deflected in any direction, and her head was running rapidly.
Digesting the scenes that are currently happening.
If she hadn’t asked what she just said today, then Xiaoliu wouldn’t have said it. Cui Xiu thought about this and paused his thoughts.
He breathed out gently, with a smile still on his face, and said, "It's really surprising."
"But I'm also happy from the bottom of my heart."
Some things are easy to explain, and some things are difficult to explain. The method she could explain to Li Qun could not be used on the Sixth Prince.
The sixth prince is still just a child.
But now, the Sixth Prince knew everything, and there was no need for her to explain anything. Instead, he now wanted to question the Sixth Prince.
In Cui Xiu's impression, the Sixth Prince had little opportunity to contact others, and these information were all top secret, and it was impossible for ordinary people to find out.
"It's really unexpected."
"Then would you like to talk to your mother and concubine?"
Cui Xiu still wanted to know.
(End of this chapter)