Cai Yan and the palace maids were just out to relax with their children in their arms, but they didn't expect to happen upon Liu Qi who was eating with Zhuge Liang in the pavilion.

Cai Yan knows etiquette very well. She knows what kind of occasions she should enter and what occasions she should not enter.

In an occasion like this, she shouldn't go in.

Cai Yan originally wanted to turn around and leave, but unexpectedly, Liu Qi took the initiative to greet her.

Although she didn't know what Liu Qi's plan was, Cai Yan still carried the child into the pavilion.

The rest of the palace ladies were waiting outside the pavilion.

Zhuge Liang stood up in a hurry and bowed to Cai Yan: "I have seen this noble man."

Cai Yan returned the courtesy.

Liu Qi pointed to a soft boy next to the table and said to Cai Yan: "It just so happens that you are here with your children to visit the garden. There are no outsiders here today. Liang is my junior brother, your uncle, and Xing'er's father-in-law."

, we are all a family, there is no need to hide and seek, just sit down and eat together."

After saying that, he looked at Zhuge Liang: "Junior brother, you also sit down."

Cai Yan and Zhuge Liang both sat down as ordered.

After sitting down, he saw the tiger-headed little Liu Xing turn his head, staring at Zhuge Liang who was sitting next to him with a pair of round eyes, his eyes full of curiosity.

Among the three people, Zhuge Liang is the youngest.

Children have a natural instinct, and they generally have an instinctive liking for young people.

"Ada, Ada...hehehe~!"

Liu Xing called Zhuge Liang a few times and showed an innocent and romantic smile.

Although he didn't know what A Da was, Liu Qi was extremely happy to see this situation.

Liu Qi said from the side: "Junior brother, this kid likes you."

Zhuge Liang looked at the cute and fleshy Liu Xing with a look of affection in his eyes.

He seemed to want to reach out and hug the child, but he hesitated.

After all, this is a prince, how can he hug him as he pleases?

But what I never expected was that Liu Xing was extremely cooperative.

"Ah Da, Ah Da~! Hug! Hug!"

Liu Xing stretched out his two chubby little arms and jumped from his mother's arms to Zhuge Liang.

The child was so strong that Cai Yan could hardly hold Liu Xing.

She looked at Liu Qi in surprise and said with a wry smile: "Why did this child rush to my uncle?"

But what she met was a meaningful look from Liu Qi.

Cai Yan was very intelligent and quick to respond. She understood the meaning in Liu Qi's eyes in an instant.

Then Cai Yan smiled and handed little Liu Xing to Zhuge Liang: "Liang, give him a hug."

Zhuge Liang had Liu Qi and Cai Yan's permission, so it was hard to refuse.

He carefully stretched out his arms and held Liu Xing in his arms, his posture awkward and stiff.

After all, he had never held a child before.

But the moment Zhuge Liang took over Liu Xing, Liu Xing pressed his little face towards him, rubbed Zhuge Liang's area vigorously, and kept laughing.

A young man hugs a young child and kisses her face affectionately. This scene seems to warm people's hearts in an instant.

Liu Qi looked at the scene in front of him and was filled with emotions.

Son, son, you are truly worthy of being your father and my son. I originally wanted to create some opportunities for you and Zhuge Liang to build a relationship, but I never thought you would be so cooperative. This means you don’t need your father’s help at all... Three years old

My little kid is so smart. What you did today will make sure you have a safe future for the rest of your life!

"Ah Da, Ah Da!" Liu Xing looked at Zhuge Liang with a smile.

"What Ada? This is your father-in-law!" Liu Qi suddenly said from the side.

Little Liu Xing didn't know whether he understood or not, so he immediately changed his tone and called out tenderly: "Father Zhong!"

"ah?"

Zhuge Liang was shocked when he heard this and almost threw the child to the ground.

But he didn't dare to do it after all.

Cai Yan did not reach out to pick up the child, and little Liu Xing was still holding Zhuge Liang's neck, making it impossible for him to get up and bow to Liu Qi to apologize.

He could only sit there helplessly, holding the child in his arms, and said to Liu Qi: "Your Majesty, this, this! How can I bear this? No way, no way!"

"I'm not an outsider, I don't care about anything."

Liu Qi looked at Zhuge Liang with a smile: "Aren't you and this child considered a family? Or, do you deliberately treat me as an outsider?"

"No! That's not what I meant!"

"Junior brother, we are just shouting like this in private today, and we are not making it public, so why should you be nervous? Some things should be allowed to take their course, and don't take them too seriously. How can you still not give me face?"

Zhuge Liang sighed softly after hearing this, but at this moment, he saw Xiao Liu Xing pounced on him again and kissed him on the cheek.

"Father Zhong!"

Zhuge Liang was confused by this kiss. He stared blankly at the laughing children in front of him, and the expression on his face unknowingly changed from being overwhelmed to loving.

"My son is so awesome!" Liu Qi looked on and nodded vigorously.

"Liang, is this child destined to you? Don't you think so?" Liu Qi asked him with a smile.

Zhuge Liang looked at Liu Xing in his arms, and an indescribable feeling came to his heart.

That cute smiling face actually reflected in his heart, as if it illuminated the depths of his chest.

"I... I am honored." Zhuge Liang turned to Liu Qi and said.

"Liang, my physical fitness has not been very good since I was young."

Liu Qi said frankly: "Although I have been working hard to strengthen my physique over the years, I know that my foundation is still quite weak. If there is a slight disturbance, I will have a runny nose and cough... This person will always have a problem while he is alive.

There have been misfortunes and blessings all the time. Although I am the emperor now, I am still one of the common people. There are some things that I cannot say."

Zhuge Liang hurriedly said: "What are you saying, Your Majesty? Your Majesty is the chosen one, and you will live a long life."

Liu Qi smiled when he heard this: "I hope so... However, if one day, I am gone, the civil and military officials of the dynasty I left behind are all elites and outstanding people... If you look at the world, every one of them will

Individuals are capable of taking charge on their own, but if the new emperor is young and weak, he may not be able to control them."

Having said this, he turned to look at Liu Xing in Zhuge Liang's arms: "I hope that in ten, twenty, or thirty years, when such a day comes, I hope you can remember that the emperor today

The blind date with you...at least in my heart, you are his father-in-law."

Zhuge Liang was shocked when he heard this and looked at Liu Qi in surprise.

In the other party's eyes, Zhuge Liang actually saw Liu Qi's unprecedented determination.

His hands holding the child were shaking unknowingly.

Zhuge Liang himself couldn't figure out why Liu Qi told him this... Yes, every emperor in this world will find a few trustworthy people for him to take care of when he is alive...

But Liu Qi is still young, he is even younger, and the child in Zhuge Liang's arms is even a toddler. They have not yet fully grown up. It is still too early for Liu Qi to decide now? Why does he trust himself so much?

What he trusts is his own ability? But there are too many capable people in the government!

In terms of qualifications? But he was the latest to work under Liu Qi.

It depends on character... but what has he done to make Liu Qi feel that he is a trustworthy person?

"Junior brother, what I said today is all from the bottom of my heart. I hope you will remember it well. If there is such a day in the future, I hope you will not let me down."

"Your Majesty is so trusting... You trust me. Even if I die, I will never be able to repay Your Majesty for your kindness." Zhuge Liang vowed.

As Zhuge Liang finished speaking, little Liu Xing in his arms burst into cheerful laughter.

…

Later, Zhuge Liang left and Liu Xing was tired. He was taken back to the palace to sleep by the palace maid. In the pavilion, only Liu Qi and Cai Yan sat opposite each other.

Liu Qi picked up the wine cup, took a sip and breathed a sigh of relief.

Cai Yan sat opposite Liu Qi, frowning and looking at him.

"Why do you say such things?" After a while, Cai Yan suddenly said: "You are still young."

"I am young...but no one can guarantee that everything will be fine if you are young. It won't hurt to make arrangements for some things in advance." Liu Qi said lightly.

In fact, he always had one thing in mind.

Liu Qi in history only lived to middle age.

Although Zhang Ji prescribed tonics for him in this era, and Liu Qi also paid attention to maintenance, he did not dare to be 100% sure that he would live much longer than himself in history.

He will try his best to live, but there are some things that he himself cannot tell for sure.

Who can lie about his own life span?
To be continued...