Fang Yuan and his entourage returned to Suzhou Mansion, and he arranged Ma Yishan in the personal army of the guards and served as Hu Qi's deputy, which can be regarded as sharing part of the burden for Hu Qi.

When he returned to Suzhou Mansion again, Xiao Yuan also gave birth half a month ago, adding another son to him. In this way, the princess has no one son in her name, but Xiao Yuan has two sons, which makes Fang Yuan both happy and embarrassed.

The good thing is that the more men in the Fang family, of course, the better, just two is obviously not enough. The embarrassing thing is that Xiao Yuan has another son as a bargaining chip, and the backyard battle is afraid that it will make waves again.

Sure enough, after a simple greeting and appeasement, Xiao Yuan asked Fang Yuan again to give his second son the name Fang Lin.

Fang Lin was a name that had been denied by Fang Yuan before, because the son of a concubine was indeed suspected of taking this name.

But right now, Xiao Yuan has made such a great contribution to the Fang family, from what point of view, he has no reason to continue to protect the princess and suppress Xiao Yuan.

In Xiao Yuan's pleading gaze, Fang Yuan still named his second son Fang Lin according to her ideas, and the title was better than that of Fang He as the king of Dingguo, and he still did not give a fief for the time being.

Seeing that Fang Yuan was finally relieved, Xiao Yuan was overjoyed, Ying Ying bowed and thanked him.

Fang Yuan appeased Xiao Yuan, and suddenly thought that it was time to discuss with her and pass Fang He to the princess's name.

He sat on the chair, beckoned the four- or five-year-old Fang He to come over and sit on his lap, pinched Fang He's white and tender faces, and said to Xiao Yuan, "Xiao Yuan, Jing Ling and Fang He are still compatible when they are studying!" ”

Xiao Yuan saw that he suddenly mentioned Jing Ling, she had long wanted to make Jing Ling and Fang He together, and with Fang He backed by the military, his position would be unshakable.

Xiao Yuan hurriedly said, "Childe, Jing Ling is two or three years older than Fang He, she is knowledgeable and reasonable, and she will take care of Fang He, I think it is better to tell the third uncle about it, and make a marriage for the two!" ”

Fang Yuan groaned and said, "I also like Jing Ling very much, and it's not impossible to get married, but ...... I have one condition. ”

Xiao Yuan hadn't noticed his new thoughts, and when he saw that he was even relieved of this family business, he was even overjoyed, and hurriedly asked, "Childe, what conditions?" ”

Fang Yuan glanced at her and said lightly, "Jing Ling is now taken care of by the princess for her daily life and studies, it is better to pass Fang He to the princess, and Fang He will also go to the princess's side!" ”

"Succession?!"

Xiao Yuan could hardly believe his ears, and cried out in a lost voice, "Childe wants to make Fang He pass on to the princess?!" ”

Fang Yuan gently squeezed Fang He's tender little hand, and said solemnly, "Xiao Yuan! In all dynasties, the battle for heirs has been a big problem! Even Emperor Qin and Han Wu, Tang Emperor Song Zu, and even Emperor Taizu of this dynasty, these emperors through the ages have all fought over the matter of successors! ”

"Fang He is not a descendant, that is, the name is not right, if someone jumps out to compete for the position in the future, how can it be good?! If he is passed on to the princess, then he is both the eldest son and the son-in-law, and he is the rightful heir! ”

These words are tantamount to a bolt from the blue for Xiao Yuan, if she approves of such a result, then Fang He will no longer be her son, and she will not be able to raise her head in front of the princess for the rest of her life.

Xiao Yuan Huarong was already in tears, knelt on the ground, pulled the corner of his brocade clothes, and asked rhetorically, "Childe, He'er is my heart's meat, and the princess can't give birth to a son, so she should give way." Why should I give my son to her? Childe, isn't this fair?! ”

The young Fang He didn't know that the two were discussing important matters about his future status, and could only hear the two discussing themselves, and suddenly saw his mother suddenly crying and kneeling, and he was so frightened that he jumped up from Fang Yuan's body, knelt with his mother, and kowtowed to Fang Yuan again and again, "Father, He'er knows that he is wrong, don't embarrass your mother." ”

Fang Yuan looked at Xiao Yuan's teary eyes, as well as Fang He's kowtow to apologize, and his heart was also extremely contradictory. Fang He has been dependent on her for four years, and anyone who wants to cut off this mother-son relationship will be sad and crying.

Originally, Fang Yuan, who had hardened his heart and planned to forcibly pass Fang and his successor, softened again, stepped forward to help Xiao Yuan, Fang and mother and son, and made the two sit on the bed.

Fang Yuan moved a stool and sat opposite the two, still persuading in a serious tone, "Xiaoyuan, the battle in the backyard, in the final analysis, isn't it a battle for the throne?" He'er can inherit the throne, and in the future, you will also be on an equal footing with the princess, and the two palaces are side by side, why do you have to fight for your life? Xiaoyuan, I hope that you still focus on the overall situation and the foundation of the Fang family, so you will agree! ”

Xiao Yuan looked at him in a daze, saw that his attitude was very resolute, wiped away his tears and said, "Childe, I am Childe's person, and I can't make any decisions, right?" If the son wants to ask me, I will not allow the succession; If Childe wants to forcibly pass over, I can't stop it, follow Childe! ”

Fang Yuan saw that she was still resolute, but she was helpless, and the topic could only end here. At least the princess hasn't agreed yet, do you want Fang He to pass the succession, if the princess doesn't agree, then what's the point of forcing Xiaoyuan's mother and son?

Fang Yuan coughed embarrassedly, kissed Xiao Yuan on the forehead, pinched Fang He's face again, and said with a smile, "Xiao Yuan, He'er, you have a good rest, let's discuss this matter again!" ”

Fang Yuan left Xiao Yuan and Fang He's courtyard and returned to the princess's bedroom.

The princess was playing with Fang Yu, who was babbling nonsense, and Fang Mu, who was one and a half years old, was learning to walk around the princess and Mama Liang. She was about to fall after taking two steps, and she was crying, so Mama Liang quickly picked her up and fed her a piece of candy to stop crying.

Jing Ling gave the princess a start, shaking the Balang drum on the side, and teasing Fang Yu together.

Fang Yuan stood at the door and watched for a while, only to feel a kind of sweetness come to his heart, so he stepped into the dormitory, sat down at the table and asked, "Jiao'er, Fang Mu and Fang Yu are okay!" ”

The princess was still teasing Fang Yu and didn't say a word. Mama Liang, who was holding Fang Mu, said angrily, "Okay, don't you come and take a look?" The colt still went to Mrs. Yuan's yard first, and said that the children were the same, but he was insincere. ”

Fang Yuan awkwardly poured himself a cup of tea, then took Fang Mu from Mama Liang's hand, held it in her arms, and invited Jing Ling to sit beside her, and asked the two, "Jing Ling and Mu'er, do you like to play with Fang He?!" ”

Although the princess and Xiaoyuan are not in harmony on weekdays, the Canglang Pavilion is such a big place, and Jing Ling, Fang He, and Fang Mu often meet in the garden and pool.

Jing Ling pouted and said, "That Fang He doesn't like to play with us." Mrs. Yuan also didn't like Fang He playing with us. ”

With Fang Mu's age, he couldn't understand what he was saying at all.

As soon as the princess heard this, she knew that Fang Yuan was obviously asking Fang Mu, but she was actually asking herself, so she said, "You can say whatever you want, you don't have to pretend to ask Mu'er." ”

Fang Yuan smiled at her, and said slowly, "I think there is no male in Jiao'er's yard and he is not full of yang, so it is better to pass Fang He to Jiao'er, Jing Ling and Mu'er also have a companion." ”

As soon as these words came out, the princess and Mama Liang glanced at each other, and Mama Liang asked with a grin, "This move means that the princess will not be able to give birth to a boy in the future?!" If the princess gives birth to a boy, how should the account of the step-party and Fang He be calculated? ”

Fang Yuan knew that Mama Liang was questioning on behalf of the princess, and Mama Liang spoke, so she saved the confrontation with the princess, so she patiently explained, "The princess can give birth to a boy in the future, and she is too young." Where in this world is there a prince who is seven or eight years younger than his eldest brother, or even ten years younger?! For example, Yuan Shao and Emperor Taizu will inevitably cause chaos if they abandon their eldest son and establish their youngest! Mama Liang, the succession to the throne does not have to be fought for by ordinary people, once you are not careful, it will be a great chaos in the world, and blood will flow like a river! ”

What she said earnestly was actually to the princess, that is, to ask the princess to understand the general situation, take into account the overall situation, and adopt Fang Yuan. As for whether the princess can give birth to a boy, that is a matter for the future. The choice of the heir is related to the inheritance of the Fang family's foundation, and obviously cannot be pinned on the unknown, and can only choose the best choice at the moment.

The princess was silent for a long time, and finally sighed lightly, "If Lady Yuan herself agrees, everything will depend on the horse's idea!" ”