"Stop here." Ye Ling looked to the side. In the place under the tree that was not wet by the rain, she found two snow-white hairs, with an inexplicable look. "The old white-haired man who traded with us that day was Chu Mingze himself, right?"

Nangong Heng frowned, remembered the situation that night, nodded and said, "It's possible."

"Chu Mingze should be able to guess that we have raised the butterfly. Nangong Lang is probably on the way to the south at this time." Ye Ling looked to the south, "But Chu Mingze must still be in Jinyang City."

"Go back." Nangong Heng held Ye Ling's hand.

The two of them can only wait now and find Nangong Lang after the butterfly is grown the next day. They have no worries for a while, so they slowly walked back.

"Aheng, there is a question. Nangong Lie is dead. Who will the father pass the throne to?" Ye Ling suddenly remembered and asked Nangong Heng.

Nangong Heng shook his head indifferently: "It's not me anyway, Lao Nan knows that I'm not interested. He is not old now. In ten years, he will pass the throne to Xiaozhe."

Ye Ling nodded: "It's also a solution."

When they returned to the palace, it was already late, and the two of them found a restaurant to have a meal.

When Bingyue saw them, she was furious: "Did you both forget the child?"

Ye Ling hugged Wanwan and went to feed her. Nangong Heng coughed lightly: "Xiao Yezi and I have something to do, but I didn't remember it for a while. Where is the baby?"

"Uncle!"

"Uncle Seven!"

Ye Chen and Nangong Zhe rushed in one after another, rushed to Nangong Heng, and the mute slave followed happily.

"Grandpa Mute takes us to play with Feifei and fly down from the library!" Ye Chen said happily.

Nangong Zhe pulled Ye Chen's sleeve: "Brother Chen, you promised to teach me light skills, you can't go back on your word!"

"Then you can call me Master!" Ye Chen looked arrogant.

"Master, when will you teach me?" Nangong Zhe asked with eyes.

"Let's go another day." Ye Chen raised his chin.

Nangong Heng sent Nangong Zhe back to Kuntai Palace. As soon as he left Qiye Palace, he met Nian Tingxun, the guard commander.

Nian Tingxun saluted respectfully: "See Your Highness the Crown Prince. The Emperor is waiting in the imperial study and ask Your Highness the Crown Prince to come over."

Nangong Heng frowned: "What Prince's Highness?"

"This morning, the emperor has announced that His Highness Ye Prince will be the crown prince." Nian Tingxun said respectfully.

"Uncle Seven, Grandpa Emperor is waiting for you, let me send it to me." Nangong Zhe let go of Nangong Heng's hand and ran to Nian Tingxun. Nian Tingxun is Nangong Zhe's cousin and his uncle.

Nian Tingxun picked up Nangong Zhe, nodded to Nangong Heng, and strode away.

Nangong Heng went to the imperial study room and arrived at the door. The old eunuch reported: "Emperor, Your Highness, the Crown Prince has arrived."

When Nangong Heng entered the door, he saw Nangong Yu put down the memorial in his hand and looked up at him: "Where did Xiaoqi go?"

"Lao Nan, what's wrong with you? Why don't you discuss with me and just let me be the prince?" Nangong Heng asked angrily.

Nangong Yu snorted lightly: "What? You are my son. Are you not happy if I let you be the prince?"

"Will you just enthrone Xiaozhe as the crown prince!" Nangong Heng shook his head, "I don't want to be the crown prince!"

To be honest, neither Nangong Heng nor Ye Ling had thought about this. After all, Nangong Heng is not Nangong Yu's biological son.

"Don't you really want to be the prince?" Nangong Yu frowned.

Nangong Heng nodded: "Really!"

"Then... it's okay. I'll pass the throne to you directly, so you don't have to be the crown prince." Nangong Yu nodded slightly, "This is better. You also said last month that you suggested that I abdicate as soon as possible and enjoy my old age. I think it's time."

"Old Nan! You are still young!" Nangong Heng slapped the table.

"Little! You are not young anymore!" Nangong Yu also slapped the table.

"I don't want to be the emperor!" Nangong Heng took another photo.

"I don't want to be an emperor anymore! You can do it!" Nangong Yu snorted lightly.

The father and son stared at each other, and neither of them was willing to give in.

"Lao Nan, it's important to be a big deal, and we should make a long-term plan." Nangong Heng sighed.

"If things are not delayed, we should make a decision immediately!" Nangong Yu shook his head, "Xiao Qi, you are the most suitable person in this position. I can only feel at ease if I leave it to you."

"What about you?" Nangong Heng asked.

Nangong Yu was stunned for a moment, and then slapped the table again: "Of course I am enjoying the happiness with you and Xiaoye! If you have time, you have more babies, I will help you take care of them! The more you are, the better!"

Nangong Heng held his forehead and was speechless...

"The prince is the prince. Let's talk about the others in a few days. I will discuss with Xiao Yezi first." Nangong Heng got up and left, and turned to the door, looking at Nangong Yu and said, "Lao Nan, you are not righteous this time and didn't discuss with us. If Xiao Yezi is not happy, we will run away today!"

Nangong Yu Lao Shen said: "No, Xiao Ye is more obedient than you!"

Nangong Heng returned to Qiye Palace, Wanwan ate milk and fell asleep again. Ye Ling was about to go to find Nangong Heng.

"Little Ye Zi..." Nangong Heng rushed to Ye Ling and screamed in a muffled voice.

"What's wrong? I heard that my father is looking for you? What happened again?" Ye Ling asked.

"Old Nan is too much!" Nangong Heng was very angry.

"Did your father beat you up?" Ye Ling raised his eyebrows.

"No, I want to beat him!" Nangong Heng said quietly.

"Tell me quickly, what's the matter?" Ye Ling asked.

"Congratulations, you have become the crown princess." Nangong Heng looked at Ye Ling and said, "You can become the queen in a few days. Are you surprised? Are you happy?"

"Ah?" Ye Ling was surprised, "Father asked you to be the prince?"

Nangong Heng nodded: "Lao Nan doesn't want to do it anymore. He said he would follow us to enjoy the happiness of the world. He also said that we would give birth to more babies when we have time, so he would help him take care of him."

Ye Ling twitched slightly: "This... let's forget it."

"Little Yezi, aren't you happy to be the crown princess? Let's go and talk to Lao Nan." Nangong Heng pulled Ye Ling and left.

Ye Ling pulled him back again: "I'm not happy to have a baby. But if you are a princess, then just act like it. It doesn't matter if you are the queen in one step."

"Xiao Yezi, do you really think so?" Nangong Heng looked at Ye Ling seriously and asked.

Ye Ling smiled: "I know, it's not that you don't want to do it, but that you're afraid that I'm unhappy. After all, I don't like being bound and treat Xixia as my family. Once you take on the matter here, your original freedom will be gone and you won't be able to live with your sister and brother in the future."

Nangong Heng hugged Ye Ling in his arms: "I don't want you to do things you don't like to do because of me."

Ye Ling shook his head slightly: "Actually, this is good. Anyway, we have to solve Chu Mingze to be at ease. We can't leave for a while. It seems that Chu Mingze is planning the imperial power of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Whoever is in that position is his goal, so we are the most suitable. The father also knows that he can't solve the next thing, so he can leave it to us. I understand him. He trusts you and does not care that you are not his biological son. We should also take responsibility and be worthy of the trust of our father. Moreover, the situation of the Western Xia and Southern Song royal families is there, and the father should have thought about the future. Leave it to us, so we can avoid war and chaos, and the unification of the world is just around the corner. If you, a brother, come to this position, it will only cause more unnecessary troubles and disputes. The general trend is so there is no need to make things more complicated."

"Xiao Yezi, you are so nice." Nangong Heng gently kissed Ye Ling's forehead.

"But in this way, my brother-in-law may throw Xixia Kingdom to us," said Ye Ling.

Nangong Heng was very calm: "He thought beautifully."

Regarding the fact that Night King Nangong Heng becomes the new crown prince, from the perspective of the people, it is natural. After all, he is the only legitimate prince left now.

However, the Nian clan was a little dissatisfied with this. The elder brother of the Empress Nian clan Nian clan knew that Nangong Heng was not the biological son of Nian clan.

Nian Gengxin entered the palace to meet Nian's clan. The meaning was that Nangong Zhe, as the eldest grandson of the emperor who was born, was willing to support him.

Nian said with a faint expression: "Zhe'er is still young, and the emperor must have a crown prince. Although Lao Qi is not my biological child, he is under my knees from his birth to his ten years old. I know his character very well. He is the most suitable person to be a crown prince. The eldest brother only needs to remember his duty as a subject."

"But..." Nian Gengxin frowned, "Sister, don't forget that Princess Ye is the sister of the Empress of Xixia. Their sisters are from the Southern Song Dynasty. King Ye has always been unintentional to power. If this great responsibility is handed over to him, the Eastern Jin Dynasty will probably not be long before it will be gone!"

Nian frowned and remained silent for a moment, saying, "What can you think the emperor could not think of? What can you do? Support Zhe'er to the throne and fight with the Western Xia and the Southern Song Dynasty in the future? Who will fight? Meng Yu, the most outstanding general in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is now the entourage of Lao Qi! Brother, I know you can't accept such a result for the time being, but this is the best result. If other princes are allowed to take power, you and me, the entire Nian family, will have no way to survive!"

Nian Gengxin sighed repeatedly: "Sister, do you really think that the Night King will treat us well?"

"You don't have to worry about this, brother." Nian said calmly, "But the premise is that you don't do extra things. Lao Qi is unintentional and powerful, but don't underestimate his strength. He is talented, and no one can match his martial arts or his mind. Lie'er is no longer here. I have no extravagant desires now, I just hope that Zhe'er and the others will grow up well. We have already obtained wealth and honor, and the most important thing now is peace!"

"Forget it. I understand what you mean." Nian Gengxin nodded, "The wedding date of Xun'er and Wen'er will be decided as soon as possible, my mother always asks."

"Lie'er's body is not cold, let's talk about it in a few days. I mentioned it to the emperor before, and the emperor said that as long as Wen'er is willing, it's fine. Wen'er originally said that she only treats Tingxun as her brother, but it's different recently." Nian said, "I can rest assured that she married Tingxun and you can take care of her."

Nian Gengxin left, Nangong Wen walked out of the inner room and frowned and asked Nian: "Mother, isn't your biological brother?"

Nian shook his head: "You haven't gone out, why did you learn to eavesdrop? Your seventh brother is my biological child, don't worry about that much."

"My seventh brother is the prince, and my uncle seems a little unwilling to accept it." Nangong Wen said.

"It's nothing, it's just that your elder brother left suddenly. Some things they didn't understand for a while, so don't care." Nian shook his head, "Wen'er, you asked you about your marriage with Tingxun last time, but you didn't say you didn't want to. The queen mother asked you the last time. If you want, you'll really settle down."

Nangong Wen's face turned slightly red: "I used to think my cousin was dumb, but I recently found that he was quite interesting."
Chapter completed!