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◎The Queen sometimes thinks the same as me◎
Bai Yi glared at her angrily and shouted, "You're threatening me? You've grown so powerful, you dare to threaten us now?"
She was naturally happy that Fu Nian volunteered, but she really couldn't accept such conditions.
After listening to Chi Yan's advice, Fu Nian felt at ease and confident. This group of people were all trying to protect their own interests. Her words, especially the posthumous title for her biological mother, had touched Bai Yi's bottom line.
But he couldn't care less about these things. Since she couldn't win back the honorable position for her mother, then let Qi put pressure on her.
She lifted her skirt, straightened her back and knelt down. Her eyes were determined, and it seemed that she had already thought of a perfect plan.
If we can talk, then talk. If we can’t reach an agreement, naturally someone else will talk to us.
"This isn't a threat. Fu Nian simply hopes to prioritize the greater good and volunteer to marry in place of the eldest princess. There's still room for maneuver. But what if Xia Kingdom puts pressure on us? Do Your Majesty and the Queen Mother have any other better options?"
This question stumped Fu Hua and Bai Yi. Up to now, even easy things have become complicated. It was at this moment that someone stood up, and they wanted to agree, but there was still a step missing.
Her expression was impassive. Bai Yi hadn't paid much attention to her, and because of the Liu family's influence, she had always considered this concubine's daughter to be as spoiled and willful as her mother. But things were different now. Times had changed. While she might have been spoiled in the past, she no longer had that arrogance.
She had long since stopped wanting to live within these square palace walls. She was tired of the intrigues and schemes here, and she didn't want to risk her life for it.
Now she only hopes that her mother can get the honorable position she has pursued all her life, and that she can leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible. She no longer cares about honor, grace, and fame.
This is what Liu has always wanted to pursue, and naturally it is also what Bai Yi cares about most.
In the past, Bai Yi was the queen. Fu Kang respected and loved her. Her position as queen was irreplaceable, so she naturally became the one and only queen mother.
This matter clearly threatened her supreme position, and she was furious, having never lost her composure like this before. "You want your mother to be included in the imperial list, and to be buried with her in the imperial mausoleum. What good things are you dreaming of? I don't agree, absolutely not!"
Fu Nian asked in reply, "Have you lost your mind in your anxiety, Her Majesty? Why use the dead's dignity to embarrass the living? It's just a favor. Wouldn't it be better for Her Majesty to rest easy? By requesting the marriage, Fu Nian can contribute to the country and atone for the sins of my mother and brother, while also saving me from being an eyesore to you all in the future. Isn't it better to have a win-win situation?"
It would be good if someone could replace Fu Tao, but... Bai Yi couldn't give up the dignity of a superior to fulfill others, even if it meant dying for his dignity.
Fu Hua had never paid much attention to her before, but he felt that she was possessed today. How could she be so cunning and calculating? "Did anyone give you any advice? Did you come up with this idea yourself?"
"Yes," she said.
Fu Hua was also inspired by her. He must not miss such an opportunity. It would be less troublesome to marry anyone. It would be better if Xia Guo could have Fu Nian.
But Bai Yi was still angry after all, so he had to negotiate for a while before he could give in. "Let me think about it. Do you have any other requests?"
"What are you thinking about? It's not possible!" Bai Yi took out his anger on Fu Hua again.
Fu Nian ignored him and continued kneeling on the ground, making an impassioned speech, "Marry me as a legitimate princess, and posthumously confer the title of principal wife on my mother. Xiao'er and Yan'er must grow up safely!"
"Okay, okay, Princess, please go back first. Let His Majesty think about it." Rong Qianyu asked Fu Nian to go back quickly so that the negotiations would not break down.
The next day, Fu Hua visited Fengyi Palace for the first time. Rong Qianyu knew that she was the stepping stone.
This person has always been like this. When you need him, you think of him warmly, but when you don't need him anymore, you just throw him away. When he gathers dust, you won't even think of him anymore.
But it’s better this way. Rong Qianyu also doesn’t want to see his face. It’s fine for them to be king and subject, not husband and wife.
As soon as he entered the room, he started to act out a lot of greetings, but he couldn't continue after a few words and drank the tea that Rong Pan poured for him in one gulp.
He has been very worried about this matter recently. He originally just wanted to be clever, but he ended up being too clever for his own good and ended up in the current situation which is really embarrassing.
"What does the Queen think?" he asked.
"I think this is feasible."
"Is a marriage alliance feasible or is it feasible to posthumously confer the title of principal wife on Liu?"
“It’s all possible,” she said.
She looked at his anxious eyes, waiting for her to give him some advice.
Perhaps only in this situation would Fu Hua take the initiative to show his courtesy and come to Rong Qianyu. The two of them were so awkward, so awkward that even the ministers knew that they were not getting along.
However, the people outside the palace still felt that the current emperor and the empress were a loving couple, and that their love was tested in times of adversity.
Little do they know that this little bit of emotion is mostly watered down.
It is the duty of a subject to share the burden of the king. Fu Hua knew that at this time, Rong Qianyu would definitely help her.
She did so, but selfishly she didn't want Fu Tao to marry, but she also didn't want to see another unrelated woman being involved. But now it was not something she could decide.
"In any case, it's just an honor and a title. Isn't it great that I can help Your Majesty solve his urgent problem? To be disrespectful, who knows if the dead still have souls? Your Majesty can make a big deal out of a small matter if you just say it. At most, I can add more dowry when the princess gets married."
Hearing her words, Fu Hua couldn't help but smile and happily held Rong Qianyu's hand. "The Queen is sometimes the one who thinks the same as me. Let's do this!"
Rong Qianyu was a little frightened when he grabbed her, and instinctively wanted to pull her hand away, but she still gave him face.
"It's just that I'm worried that the Empress Dowager won't be happy. A posthumous title is insignificant, but being buried in the imperial mausoleum would be a bother to the late emperor. Liu's son committed treason and is a disgrace to the late emperor. It's not appropriate to rashly open the mausoleum."
"That's easy. We can build a separate tomb outside the mausoleum and place Liu there. This way, she won't bother the late emperor and can be considered a companion to him. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Rong Qianyu is indeed smart. If Fu Hua is a decent person who values friendship and loyalty, and does not ask for favors but only wants the couple to treat each other as equals, it can still be done.
But when that time really comes, I'm afraid it will be a completely different situation. I'm afraid it won't be as indifferent as it is now.
If Xue Ji was a real man, would someone throw themselves at him? Would he still treat her the same as before? She didn't dare to think about these assumptions, nor did she dare to think about what would happen if she had a relationship with Fu Hua.
Fu Hua smiled heartily, the dark clouds that had been lingering for days dissipated, and he looked better. Even his eyes softened as he looked at her. "The Queen is truly considerate and intelligent. I still can't leave you. So, let's do this. Let the Ministry of Rites draw up regulations and give you a nice title!"
The matter was settled. He was a man who always gave a sweet reward after a slap in the face. She looked Rong Qianyu up and down and saw that her clothes were a little worn. "Your clothes are from last year, right? It's time to change them. Take care of yourself. I'll go see Mei'er."
Before leaving, he did not forget to hold her hand in his. He was never stingy with rewards, but he had to give them when he was happy. The matter had just been resolved, and Rong Qianyu had not yet said a word to him before turning around and going to Cui Rumei.
Cui Rumei is now more than four months pregnant. Her belly is gradually growing bigger and she is becoming more and more cunning. However, she is spoiled by someone and the servants dare not speak out.
"His Majesty is here!"
Her appearance became much gentler after she became pregnant. She used to be a stunning beauty, but now she has become even more gentle.
Fu Hua liked to watch her making clothes for the child by the window in the afternoon. The sunlight shone through the eaves onto her face, which was extremely beautiful.
"I've been so busy lately that I can't find time to come see you. How are you? Are you still feeling down?"
"Everything is fine after seeing Erlang. My prince knew that his father was coming, so he didn't make any trouble. Erlang should come and see him more often."
Fu Hua took off his outer robe before going to her, fearing that the cold air would be bad for a pregnant woman. He then reached out and touched her belly, and the little thing inside was already moving.
"How is the marriage going?" she asked.
"Fu Nian wants to marry into a foreign alliance, and I've already agreed."
"The Sixth Princess is going? Didn't they say they wanted the legitimate princess?"
"Just give her the status of a legitimate princess, and give her mother the status of a legitimate wife as well."
Cui Rumei was a little unhappy and turned away from him, "She's being rewarded even though her son is rebelling? Then when will Erlang let me be his concubine?"
She had discussed this with Fu Hua many times, and he had brushed her off many times, his explanations being the same each time. He said she would naturally seal the seal after she gave birth, so she should wait a little longer. A few months wouldn't be too much of a hassle. She should just take good care of the baby and wait.
Cui Rumei looked at him reluctantly, "Erlang always breaks his promises. How can the emperor's words be counted?"
Fu Hua held her in his arms and comforted her: "Really not."
Cui Rumei leaned over his shoulder and asked, "Tell me the truth, what's going on between the Empress and Master Xue? Wasn't this something His Majesty ordered?"
Fu Hua was very secretive about this matter and didn't want to explain further.
He felt annoyed whenever he saw Rong Qianyu, but he really couldn't live without her. However, he couldn't depose the queen, otherwise he would have done so long ago. Sending her to the man who would have no descendants wouldn't be considered bad treatment for her. He just hoped she wouldn't bother him.
"So it's true? Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that the Queen and the Seal Master are plotting something bad? You should be more careful."
Fu Hua wasn't too worried about these things. "All his power comes from me. Besides, Xue Ji doesn't have that intention. I'll just keep an eye on it."
"Then Your Majesty, please discuss this with the ministers another day. Who to enfeoff and who to favor is your Majesty's family affair. Why do you need the consent of those old men?"
Fu Hua was also in a difficult situation. He was already worried about the marriage. "Okay, okay, whatever Mei'er says is fine."
Every time Cui Rumei urged him, he just gave it a perfunctory response. It might not be a good time to mention promotion now.
But for the sake of his beloved beauty, he had to bite the bullet and give it a try, but the result was not satisfactory.
Most ministers opposed it.
"Cui was born into a lowly family, how could she be a noble concubine? Even if she is pregnant now, she shouldn't be given an exception and rewarded. Besides, there is no rush. Why can't we wait until the prince is born before rewarding him?"
"What do you think, my dear ministers?"
The ministers expressed their opinions one after another. I second the motion! I also second the motion!
"Is it not possible for me to confer a title on a woman I like? Besides, she's pregnant!"
A minister stood up and said, "Even if she is promoted, she should not be promoted from Beauty to Imperial Concubine. This is really against the ancestral system, and the Empress Dowager will not agree to it."
Seeing that most people were against this matter, he had no choice but to give up and talked about Fu Nian again.
"How is the Ministry of Rites arranging the princess's marriage?"
The Minister of Rites held the shield and replied, "The Sixth Princess will be named Princess Anle. According to the marriage regulations, the legitimate princess will be given the highest honor. Her birth mother will be posthumously named Empress Xuanrenxian and buried with her in the Imperial Mausoleum."
"What do the Xia people say?" Fu Hua asked
"His Royal Highness Xia Guo said that as long as the result is satisfactory, we will follow His Majesty's arrangements."
He sighed helplessly, waved his hand and said, "Let's leave the court."
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