Upon hearing this, Jin Changge could no longer utter a single harsh word.
"Silly girl."
She released her grip, stroked Qing'er's head, and whispered:
"That night when I went to carry out the assassination, I was already prepared to die there, even if..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qing'er reached out and covered her mouth, the little girl saying urgently:
"Don't say things like that!"
"Why should she die! Miss did nothing wrong, and even killed those bad people. Why can't she live? Not only should she live, but she should live well and be happy every day!" Qing'er's face was more solemn than ever before.
Seeing her solemn expression, Jin Changge was slightly surprised, but her gaze softened even more, and she said gently:
"Yes, I know."
"Look at me, I'm perfectly fine now."
"You must be well now, and you must be well in the future!" Qing'er said solemnly.
"I know, silly girl, do you need to tell me?" Jin Changge gently pinched her nose, and Qing'er continued:
"His Majesty has already said that he will not only take Miss back to Jinling, but also give you a formal status. I think His Majesty intends to make you a concubine. The affairs in the palace are very complicated, but you are..."
At this point, Jin Changge immediately interrupted:
"Nonsense!"
“Really!” Qing’er said hurriedly.
"What do you mean by real or fake? Alright, alright, you're overthinking it." Jin Changge gently pushed her away, turned over to face the wall, and said, "It's getting late, go to sleep."
Qing'er, however, kicked off her shoes, climbed onto the bed, and started muttering to herself:
"It's true. Since His Majesty has already said that he will protect you from now on, and he came here in the middle of the night just to see you, it's impossible for him not to have any ulterior motives."
Jin Changge remained silent.
Qing'er reached out and hugged Jin Changge's slender waist, then whispered against the back of her neck:
"Although Miss's identity is somewhat special, she was so powerful that she killed those foreigners on the ship that night, making them scream and howl like ghosts. Now everyone in Nangang City knows about it."
"Everyone says you are a woman who is just as capable as any man, a sensible woman who can distinguish right from wrong and the greater good of the nation. When you think about it, what does that little bit of status from the royal family matter?"
"His Majesty is not very old either. I heard he is the same age as you. He has been leading a large army in battles across the country, worrying about the common people. Now the domestic situation has finally been stabilized. He is a good man who is wholeheartedly devoted to the country and the people."
At this point, Qing'er leaned forward slightly, pressed her ear against Jin Changge's reddened ear, and said with a smile:
"Don't you think this is extremely appropriate?"
Jin Changge remained silent.
Although Jin Changge ignored her, Qing'er was already engrossed in her story and became even more enthusiastic. She licked her dry lips and continued:
"As far as I know, His Majesty never had a romantic relationship with any woman when he was in Jinling. After leaving Jinling for Beiliang, he spent nearly a year on the road fighting and had no time to rest. Now that the major events have been settled, the next step will inevitably be to select an empress and take concubines."
"Speaking of which, His Majesty is still young and may not be in a hurry to choose an empress or take concubines, but the Empress Dowager is anxious. He is her only precious son, and this year he has been fighting wars, almost conquering the entire country and even reaching Japan. It would be a lie to say that his mother is not worried."
Now that the country has finally stabilized and a large army is protecting the land, the Empress Dowager certainly hopes that His Majesty will marry as soon as possible and that his concubines will bear him children—the more the better, after all, many children bring many blessings.
"In that case, choosing an empress and taking concubines becomes a matter of utmost importance. As you know, His Majesty is no ordinary person; his judgment is exceptionally discerning. Ordinary ministers' daughters would never catch his eye. But you are different. Although your status is special, you are a remarkable woman, a fact that everyone acknowledges, and..."
Qing'er looked up at Jin Changge's tightly closed eyes and then chuckled softly:
"You are beautiful too. I have never seen a woman as beautiful as you, Miss." As she spoke, she reached out to touch Jin Changge's face, but she put her hand down as soon as she raised it, and just chuckled twice.
Seeing that Jin Changge still ignored her, Qing'er asked again, "Asleep? Miss?"
Silence fell.
Qing'er knew she definitely wasn't asleep; after all, no one who's asleep has such a red face.
So she lay down again, and calmly remarked:
"The ancients said that a beautiful exterior hides a rotten interior, but my young lady not only has a stunning appearance, but also a kind heart. Such a rare find indeed."
"Whoever becomes my young lady's husband is truly blessed."
"I can't think of anyone else who could be worthy of you, oh no, Your Majesty, that's definitely not a problem."
"I also noticed that His Majesty had that intention, but I don't know what the Empress Dowager said. After all, the old lady is more traditional and may not be as open-minded as His Majesty."
“A few days ago I asked the brothers in the alliance, and they said that the Empress Dowager had recently returned to Jinling from Beiliang. The Heavenly Official sent people to pick her up. So I asked my brothers to write a letter and send it to Jinling, asking the brothers and sisters there to spread the word about the young lady’s shocking assassination attempt that night. I thought that once it reached the Empress Dowager’s ears, it would change her opinion of the young lady.”
"Hehe." The little girl chuckled again.
Jin Changge could no longer pretend to be asleep. She never imagined that the little girl who followed her around like a shadow all day long could think so much and so far ahead, and even plot these things behind the scenes.
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