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Chapter 277: 28: A harmonious family of four, planning for the future

Yu Qinghan and Jiang Xuan both stood by the side, not making a sound to disturb, enjoying this quiet moment.

The young Zhao Ping’an seemed to feel the tender gaze from his father, or perhaps he was just done sleeping.

He slowly opened his eyes, his delicate, jade-like face tilted, looking at Zhao Huai with innocent eyes.

Within those tiny eyes, it seemed as if there were stars, shining and unusually bright.

Zhao Ping’an uttered unclearly, reaching out with his little hand, and smiled happily.

Zhao Huai gently stroked the child’s tender cheeks and said with a smile:

“Good boy, you don’t even cry when you see me. It’s as if you know who I am.”

Zhao Ping’an, seeing such a stranger for the first time, didn’t cry but stared at him blankly and then laughed as if he recognized who he was.

Zhao Huai shared a laugh and then turned his gaze to Zhao Ruyue next to him. Zhao Ruyue was even smaller and thinner than Zhao Ping’an, with a whiter and cuter face.

Especially those sparse eyebrows that were growing, which looked very much like her mother’s.

At this time, Yu Qinghan said softly, “On the night Zhao Ping’an and Zhao Ruyue were born in the Taiyang Palace, officials from the Observatory said that there were unusual star signs in the sky. Though still young and their root and bone unseen, it can be confirmed that their talents will definitely not be bad in the future. ”

Zhao Huai nodded his head, his face full of regret and sorrow:

“What a pity… I wasn’t there when they were born.”

He then turned his head to Yu Qinghan at his side and placed both hands on her fragrant shoulders, saying earnestly: “Madam, thank you for all your hard work.”

His tone was filled with guilt.

Now, he finally understood.

It turns out that in the past year, the Xia’s Empress no longer attended the morning meeting and did not hold court.

All because of carrying a child in her womb for ten months…

His wife had done so much for him.

“It’s worth it for my husband.”

Yu Qinghan’s lips curl, revealing a sweet smile.

There were unspoken words between the two.

On one side, the Secular Fairy Jiang Xuan tightened the black robe around herself, and shifted her gaze, feeling inexplicably uneasy. She said: “You guys chat, I’ll go and see how the fish soup is doing.”

With that, Jiang Xuan headed to the kitchen.

Zhao Huai’s eyes returned to the baby carriage and gazed at Zhao Ping’an, his gaze profound:

“Since he’s my son, his future will undoubtedly be extraordinary.” Yu Qinghan chuckled softly, “Of course, I hope he can grow up safely.”

“Growing up healthy is a prerequisite. Being born in these times, we must be cautious and guarded every day. I don’t want him to walk the same path as me. He should have a much more expansive world, and in the future, he’s bound to carry heavier responsibilities than his peers.” As Zhao Huai nodded in agreement, he genuinely wanted to give his son and daughter an extremely safe environment.

Why did he exhaust himself in pursuing Immortal Cultivation?

Was it not to gain a more free and unfettered world?

He didn’t have to worry about his heart hanging over his head all day.

It was an unavoidable matter. Suffering could be borne by anyone but not the children. Some suffering should be endured alone.

At least they can grow up without being fearful, at least be able to enjoy a happy childhood, and then face everything in the future.

As parents, don’t they just want the best for their children?

Yu Qinghan stared at the children for a while, then thought of something, turned around, and said with an extremely serious expression:

“Husband, some things must come to an end.”

Hearing this, Zhao Huai immediately understood what she meant, frowning slightly:

“You’re talking about matters in the Mortal World, right?”

“Yes.”

Yu Qinghan nodded heavily, her face showing a solemn expression, her eyebrows like a painting, full of heroic spirit.

At this moment, it seemed as if she had regained her majesty, and at this time, she was the wise and martial Empress of the Xia Country.

“This world cannot remain divided forever, either the Xia or Yan Country can exist, but not both.”

“This is an inescapable contradiction.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Huai fell silent immediately.

This indeed was a topic they could never get around.

At this point, they could reconcile but what about the officials beneath them?

Apparently, even the Madam herself couldn’t get over this hurdle.

If she were to change the system of the Xia Empire and hand it over to him, what would she be?

Similarly, if he were to disband the newly-restored Yan Country, what would his actions mean?

Since the Madam was willing to put it on the table and not avoid it, it meant she wanted to solve the problem.

In Zhao Huai’s view, this contradiction was tricky, but not to the point of being unmanageable.

Both were contemplating the solution to the problem.

As he thought, Zhao Huai saw Zhao Ping’an sucking on his thumb.

A flash of light twinkled in front of his eyes, and a burst of inspiration struck him as if he had thought of something.

“Perhaps, time is the best solution.”

“These matters will have to be left to Ping’an.” said Zhao Huai so.

Yu Qinghan, hearing these words, pondered the meaning behind them and tentatively asked: “So, are you saying that Ping’an should rule over both the North and South?

Zhao Huai nodded, “That’s right. At present, the only solution I can think of is this – Ping’an has the bloodline of both the Xia and Yan, making him the best candidate to merge the two.”

“No hatred can withstand the passage of time, and wars only bring disaster and death to the human world. Right now, the Mortal World should not wage another war..”