in2ebook Chapter 134 Two Concubines
Chapter 134 Two Concubines
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your grace!" Yu Yu bowed with a happy face, her eyes full of gratitude towards the emperor.
The Emperor smiled and waved his hand, saying gently, "Alright, no need to be so polite. I have many memorials to review, so I'll return to the Yangxin Palace to deal with them first. You three sisters haven't seen each other for a long time, so this is a good opportunity to catch up. I won't disturb your interest here and make you feel constrained and uncomfortable."
After saying this, he turned and walked towards the door. Su Peisheng hurriedly followed him, and they walked further and further away with the emperor.
"Do you think Yu Rao and Chun Yuan are similar?" the emperor asked Su Peisheng.
"Your Majesty, this Third Young Lady does bear some resemblance to Empress Chunyuan at first glance, but I feel that no matter how good a woman is in this world, she cannot compare to Empress Chunyuan."
"You are right. In this world, no one can compare to Chunyuan..." After saying that, the emperor left on his own. Su Peisheng reacted and hurriedly followed him with the eunuchs.
"Call Prince Guo over. I have something to tell him."
"Come on, I'll go right away."
It seemed the Emperor had made up his mind. Based on his attitude towards Meng Jingxian, the Duke of Pei's wife, the position of Consort must belong to her. But judging by how the Emperor had just treated the Second Miss, it was possible.
At this moment, Su Peisheng was secretly thinking about these things in his heart. So, he quickly turned around and whispered to Xiao Xiazi beside him: "Xiao Xiazi, go and arrange for someone to summon Prince Guo to the palace to meet the emperor as soon as possible!"
After receiving the order, Xiao Xiazi did not dare to neglect it at all and immediately hurried to Prince Guo's mansion. Not long after, Prince Guo received the summons and hurried into the palace.
After entering the Yangxin Palace, Prince Guo respectfully bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. I wonder if you have any instructions for me?"
"Of course it's about choosing a wife for you. I have already set my eyes on Meng Jingxian from the Duke of Pei's Mansion, but now I have another good news to tell you." The emperor looked very happy.
"Oh? Your Majesty, you actually have good news to tell me? This really surprises me. What kind of good news is it? Please tell me as soon as possible." He looked at the emperor expectantly, his eyes flashing with excitement.
The emperor smiled slightly and said slowly, "Concubine Wan's sister is the woman called Huanbi in the past. You should still remember her, right?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Guo pondered for a moment before replying, "Brother Your Majesty, I did meet her a few times at palace banquets. However, at the time, I only had a fleeting glance and didn't pay much attention. I wonder what your Majesty meant by mentioning this person? Is there something special about her?"
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the emperor again, waiting for him to explain.
"You are still in the dark, my girl is completely devoted to you. Now, I want to see how you will deal with this situation."
The emperor smiled and teased Prince Guo with a hint of joking.
Prince Guo opened his eyes wide, his face full of astonishment, and stammered, "This... Brother Your Majesty, are you joking with me? How come I have never noticed this?" As he spoke, he touched his forehead with his hand, as if trying to confirm whether he was dreaming.
"Hahaha, when have I ever made such a joke? Just now, when I went to visit Concubine Wan, she happened to be there. I asked her, and she told me with her own mouth, it was absolutely true, without a trace of falsehood. So, Prince Guo, you have to give me the truth. Between Meng Jingxian and Zhen Yuxuan, who do you like more?"
The emperor was sitting upright on the dragon couch, his eyes slightly narrowed, staring with interest at Prince Guo standing below.
Prince Guo felt the emperor's inquiring gaze, and his heart tightened. However, he forced himself to remain calm, clasped his fists and bowed respectfully to the emperor, saying, "Brother Your Majesty, regarding this matter... I really don't know what to do. I have no experience in this matter. I hope your Majesty can explain a few things so that I can understand how to deal with it."
After saying this, he lowered his head and no longer met the emperor's gaze.
"In my opinion, it would be better for you to marry both of them home!" The emperor raised his lips slightly and said with a half-smile as he looked at Prince Guo who was looking embarrassed in front of him.
"Royal brother, this... absolutely cannot be done!" Upon hearing this, Prince Guo's face instantly turned ugly, and he kept saying, "Royal brother, please understand, this is absolutely not feasible!"
"What's wrong with that? You are a prince with noble status. It is normal for you to have three wives and four concubines. Why are you so stubborn?" Seeing this, the emperor frowned slightly, and a hint of displeasure appeared on his face.
"Brother, marriage is a serious matter. It affects a person's lifelong happiness and must not be taken lightly. I have always been single-minded in my relationships. If I were to marry two women at once, I would be hard-pressed to cope with and explain myself to either the Duke of Pei or the Zhen family."
After hearing this, the emperor frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Since the situation is so complicated, then in my opinion, it would be better to let them both be concubines. In this way, there will be no difference in status between them. It is fair and reasonable, and will not cause unnecessary disputes and conflicts. What do you think?"
"Brother, is it necessary to do this?" Prince Guo tried to persuade the emperor.
"You're old enough to get married and start a family. Back when the Queen Mother was still alive, she was particularly fond of the well-educated and well-mannered Meng Jingxian from the Duke of Pei. But, you were the only one who was reluctant. As a result, you've delayed the girl for years!"
"Yesterday, the Duke of Pei actually wrote me a letter personally. His words were extremely sincere, revealing his deep concern and love for his beloved daughter. He begged me to understand his father's heart, hoping that I could help them and make this a happy marriage. Alas... faced with this situation, if it were you who was in charge, how would you handle it properly?"
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly and cast his gaze at the person in front of him, as if trying to find some different insights from the other person's answer.
Prince Guo quickly bowed and said with deep trepidation, "Your Majesty, you are so far-sighted and always prioritize the greater good. I truly cannot match your vision and strategy, and I feel ashamed of myself. As for how this matter should be handled, I await your wise counsel."
After saying this, he stood with his head bowed, waiting for further instructions from the emperor.