Ye An didn't want to call himself the emperor in front of Mu Ci, so he smiled and said, "I am. Didn't Brother Mu already know that?"
Mu Ci waited for a while before saying, "...Yeah."
Ye An began to feel that he was not very enthusiastic, but then he thought that it would be inconvenient to say anything in public, especially in front of the empress dowager. Ye An was very considerate and took the initiative to wink at him.
Ye An: Brother Mu, don’t worry, leave everything to me!
Mu Ci: “…”
Mu Ci hadn't recovered from the shock of Ye Xiaoan being the emperor when he heard the emperor say loudly, "Father, I have decided to keep Master Mu!"
"Your Majesty!" The Queen Mother was shocked and said, "Your Majesty, did you remember it wrongly? Master Mu is not a candidate this time!"
Just now, when the empress dowager saw the emperor running over with the jade ruyi in his arms, she thought that the emperor just wanted to say hello to the Minister of Justice Shi Mu. After all, after the emperor lost his memory, his temperament and behavior had become much more eccentric than before, and he had even stuffed silver bills into Tutor Mu. The empress dowager was just careless for a moment, and she didn't expect that the emperor actually fell in love with Mu Ci!
"Father, I remember correctly." Ye An said, "I just like Master Mu Ci and only want to keep him. Whether he is a handsome boy or not, I don't think it matters."
Ye An always listened to the Queen Mother and seldom challenged her openly. But when Mu Ci was willing to enter the palace for him, Ye An's blood boiled and he had a strong ambition. Since he wanted Big Brother Mu to marry him, he must protect Big Brother Mu. Isn't it his responsibility to convince the Queen Mother?
Ye An rarely showed his toughness. The Queen Mother said, "He has entered the court as an official. Your Majesty, the former court and the harem should not be confused."
Ye An expected the Queen Mother to object, and had done his homework in advance. He said solemnly: "Father, I have been free these days and have been reading in Huanhua Hall. I have read such a piece of history. During the time of the previous emperor, there was a male concubine who was good at military tactics. Later, another country invaded the border, and the previous emperor appointed this concubine as a general to lead the army to fight and made military achievements for the country. In addition, my royal grandfather also made concubines serve as officials. Father, since concubines can enter the court, why can't I do the opposite and make officials concubines?"
Queen Mother: “…”
The Queen Mother was choked by Ye An. The Emperor seemed to be well prepared. How could he find excuses for the Emperor? The key point was that the previous Emperor had really let his concubines lead the army. The Queen Mother could not find fault with the previous Emperor. She hurriedly grabbed a reason that was not a reason and said, "He is already over 20 years old."
Ye An said unconcernedly, "I think he is more stable when he is older. Didn't my father also say that he is not a good boy? Why should I criticize him with the conditions of a good boy? I already knew that Master Mu is three years older than me. There is a saying among the people that goes, 'A man three years older than you is rich.' In this way, Master Mu and I are a perfect match."
Queen Mother: “…”
What the hell is holding a gold brick!
The Queen Mother said, "If you set this precedent, how will other court officials view you? Is it possible that all the civil and military officials in the court will be able to enter the palace in the future? Your Majesty, do you want future generations to judge you as licentious and immoral?"
Ye An said: "Father, I just want to keep Master Mu..."
As for how future generations will evaluate him, Ye An really doesn’t care! Even an emperor like Qin Shi Huang had his faults, so how could he care what others think years later!
He just didn't want to be separated from Brother Mu, so he might as well go his own way and let others be jealous!
Ye An said calmly: "As long as I know that I am not such a person, it is enough."
"Your Majesty, how can you think like that!" The Queen Mother was furious. She didn't want to offend the Emperor, so she turned to Mu Ci angrily and put pressure on him, "Mr. Mu, you are also a well-educated and polite person. Do you want to watch the Emperor being laughed at by the world for you?"
Ever since Mu Ci learned that Ye Xiaoan was the emperor, he has been in a fog. For him, looking forward to marrying Ye Xiaoan and living together was a very common wish. But in the end, he found out that the boy he loved deeply was the emperor. Since ancient times, emperors have had three palaces and six courtyards, and there are countless beauties in the harem. The emperor's heart never stays for anyone. To the emperor, he must be just one of many admirers. Even if those eyes had been looking at him, it was just a temporary infatuation.
And his beloved boy would also look at others affectionately, lie in others' arms and cling to them...
Mu Ci couldn't help but bite his lips until his mouth was full of the taste of blood.
There seemed to be a veil in front of his eyes. Nothing he saw was real and nothing he heard seemed distant. When he was finally able to calm down and look at the whole thing, he realized that Ye Xiaobo was full of flaws. It was because he was blinded by his emotions that he couldn't bear to doubt again and again. Why did Ye Xiaoan insist on revealing the truth at the talent show? I remember that the other party once said that he was unwilling to let A Li enter the palace. Could it be that A Li's accident was caused by the other party? He made A Li disqualified so that he could come and apologize and make him a concubine by surprise? Then...could it be that Ye Xiaoan was drugged before and it was also a play he wrote and performed himself to force him to submit?
Mu Ci took a deep breath. No, he couldn't accuse the other person of a crime just because of his identity. If Ye Xiaoan had such deep intentions, he would have forced his father, Master Mu, to send his son into the harem himself!
Besides, who does he think he is? Why does he think the emperor would set up such a trap for him?
"...Mr. Mu, what do you think?"
The Queen Mother's face was full of anger, almost questioning.
Ye An also looked at Mu Ci anxiously. It was really abnormal that Brother Mu had not expressed his opinion for a long time.
Mu Ci looked at the concerned young man and smiled sadly. What about concubines in the harem, the emperor's favor, he never cared about these things. When he volunteered to guard the border that year, he knew clearly that he would not break his wings for glory and wealth, for the so-called imperial favor!
The Empress Dowager and the Emperor are arguing with each other. What if the ministers are the instigator?
Mu Ci knelt down and said, "I have neither talent nor virtue, and I am afraid I cannot bear the emperor's love."
“…Brother Mu!”
Ye An was anxious. How could the situation take a sudden turn for the worse? Didn’t Mu Ci come here after he had thought it through? Didn’t he agree to forgive him as long as he didn’t commit murder or arson?
Brother Mu...
Ye An's eyes were full of disappointment and loneliness. Mu Ci felt a pain in his heart when he saw Ye An like this. He understood that even if Ye Xiaoan was the emperor, the sincerity he had given could not be easily taken back.
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Very good. Your Majesty, Master Mu has said so. Do you still insist on letting him enter the palace?"
"……want."
Ye An guessed in his mind what the problem was, and he had already made it clear in front of the Queen Mother. If he failed this time, they would probably break up completely...so he must not let go!
One has to fight for his own happiness. Ye An was quick-witted and said loudly, "Mr. Mu, I don't like your talent and virtue, I like you as a person... and, and the child in my belly cannot be born without a father."
Queen Mother, Mu Ci: “…………”
The Queen Mother was so shocked that she didn't even notice that the teacup in her hand had fallen to the ground. When she came to her senses, she waved her hand and the princes and nobles who had been listening to the opera with great relish for a long time tactfully slipped away to the corner.
Ye Le let out a "tsk" sound with a hint of regret. It was a pity that he couldn't hear the end.
All the people in Changle Palace had left. Mu Ci said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty...what did you say?"
Ye An lifted the hem of his dragon robe, squatted down with difficulty, and bumped his arm: "Master Mu, what I mean is, since you slept with me, shouldn't you be responsible for me?"
Mu Ci: “…”
The Queen Mother asked: "An'er, when did you and Mu Ci..."
"When? I don't quite remember." Ye An is a man who either doesn't lie or lies without changing his expression or heartbeat. He is also particularly shameless: "I have had sex with Master Mu many times. The most recent time seems to be within ten days. Father, please don't blame him. It was because I was afraid of losing him that I never told him my identity. I liked Master Mu the first time I saw him, and I was the one who pursued him first. He treated me very well and was unaware of the whole process."
Mu Ci was startled, heat welling up in the corners of his eyes. He had been so obsessed with a small matter that he had forgotten that he had an affair with the emperor. If the empress dowager wanted to investigate, he would not be able to get it even if he died a thousand times. He did not expect that the emperor was actually making excuses for him, and it was the first time he heard him say those words.
It turned out that she had hidden it from him because she was afraid of losing him. Mu Ci suddenly realized that even Ye Xiaoan, who was the emperor, was also cautious with him.
Queen Mother: “…”
The Queen Mother anxiously ordered the imperial physician to enter the palace to check the emperor's pulse. Ye An took advantage of the chaos and whispered to Mu Ci, "Brother Mu, no matter what, at least give Ye Xiaoan a chance to explain, okay?"
Mu Ci gritted his teeth: "...Okay."
No matter what, he will not deny it, otherwise what kind of person would he be?
An old doctor with white beard was invited over and examined Ye An's pulse for a long time. When the Queen Mother asked about the dragon heir, the old doctor's answer was vague. Ye An had known that this would be the answer. He had been doubting these days whether he was pregnant or not. He had secretly consulted the imperial physicians, and they all said that the period was too short and that the royal family did not have menstruation, so it would take at least two months to be certain. Therefore, he was now Schrödinger's pregnancy.
No one can be sure that he is pregnant, nor can they be sure that he is not pregnant!
He can use this time difference to bring Brother Mu into the palace. Even if he doesn't actually get pregnant, isn't it easy to get pregnant?
This was the trump card that Ye An came up with after scratching his head till he was almost bald. He had to reveal it during the talent show. Now that so many people knew about it, the Queen Mother could no longer cheat and oppose Mu Ci’s entry into the palace.
I just didn't expect that I would have to rely on this trick to appease Brother Mu...
Ye An touched the imaginary baby in her belly and felt a little jealous.
In the eyes of the Queen Mother, both the heir and the emperor were important. It was impossible for her to ignore the heir. She had already given in and sighed, "Mu Ci, what do you think now?"
Mu Ci's gaze lingered on Ye An for a long time, and he concealed his emotions and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now."
Ye An was disappointed: "Ah? Brother Mu, you still don't want me?"
Queen Mother: “…”
Even if the Queen Mother disliked Mu Ci, she wanted to hit her son on the head a few times. How could he be so eloquent one moment and so stupid the next? Young Master Mu was obviously helping you. If he resigned and lost his official position, no one in the court would say anything about him.
At this moment, Changle Palace was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Mu Ci's ears echoed with the words that Ye Xiaoan had said many times, Brother Mu, please don't leave me...
"Your Majesty," Mu Ci said, "I didn't refuse..."
But once he entered the palace, he had no choice but to go there. He was afraid that one day, the boy he loved deeply would no longer want him.
But for him, ever since he fell in love with this boy, he was destined to have no way out.
After the selection was over, the decrees of the emperor and the empress dowager were conveyed from Changle Palace one after another. The second son of the Grand Tutor, Mu Li, was unable to participate in the selection due to illness. The emperor selected the eldest son of the Grand Tutor, Mu Ci, in accordance with the old rules. He specially conferred Mu Ci the title of Zhaoyi of the second rank and granted him the right to live in Zhaoyang Palace.
The Queen Mother finally said that he could make concessions for the sake of the heir to the throne, but the Emperor seemed to be so blinded by the lust for Master Mu that she refused to give him the originally agreed position of Concubine. It was useless for Ye An to ask again, otherwise he would make it so that the heir to the throne would never see his biological father. Ye An could only get the highest position of Zhaoyi among the positions below Concubine, and consoled himself by saying that anyway, Big Brother Mu had just entered the palace, and a position that was too high would easily arouse jealousy, so he could just be promoted back later.
Mu Zhaoyi's residence, Zhaoyang Palace, was also specially chosen by the emperor. It was very close to Xuande Hall and could be reached in just a few steps. Ye An ordered the secret guards to select a few smart and reliable young eunuchs to let go first. They could take care of Mu Ci normally and also deliver a message to him in case of emergency.
Inside the Zhaoyang Palace, Ye Anda took out his private treasury and personally decorated the room in the style of Mu Ci's room in the Taifu Mansion. The overall style was elegant, calm, and grand, with only a few inconspicuous corners adding a little of his personal preference.
Because he didn't know what kind of flowers and plants Mu Ci liked, he planted all the flowers he could think of in the yard and placed a tank of water to raise the small fish that had been raised in the Xuande Hall for some time.
In addition, there are other benefits to living in Zhaoyang Palace. Ye An smiled with a radiant smile on his face, planning to give Brother Mu a surprise when the time comes.
The imperial edict had been issued, and Mu Ci could no longer leave the palace. The empress dowager sent two eunuchs to urgently teach Mu Zhaoyi the rules. On the night that Mu Ci moved into Zhaoyang Palace, Ye An had the windows of the bedrooms in the main courtyard of Zhaoyang Palace covered with red rhombus gauze, and the interior was decorated like a wedding room. A pair of festive dragon and phoenix candles were lit. Zhaoyang Palace was covered with red silk, and red lanterns were hung high on the plaque. All the staff were dressed in red and kept throwing rose petals into the air. There was also a team of musicians playing lively suona music.
This whole process caused quite a stir and was also very non-compliant. However, the empress dowager was harsh on Mu Ci because of her position. She turned a blind eye to Mu Zhaoyi's first night of sleeping with the emperor after entering the palace, and tacitly allowed the emperor to act recklessly.
Although he was not married, Ye An still insisted on wearing the dark black crown that the emperor wore when he was officially married. Mu Ci also wore a dark black palace dress with a red edge. There was a fiery red lotus on his forehead. His face was as white as jade, handsome and extraordinary, with red lips without any makeup and dark eyebrows without any painting.
The two of them sat side by side on the wedding bed hung with red gauze curtains. Mu Ci's whole body was stiff, still a little uncomfortable. It was as if he had dreamed that he had become the emperor's concubine.
Ye An was staring at him in a trance, and touched his hand from under his sleeve, and said with a smile: "Brother Mu, finally marry me!"
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In fact, it was not a marriage, but Xiao An deliberately made it look like a grand wedding. Zhaoyang Palace is a good place. Have you noticed what’s good about it?
Mu Zhaoyi thought they were together for life, but she found out that Ye An might be a big pig's hoof (not really), which was a kind of disappointment. But Xiao An will warm his heart.
In the future they will be the emperor and empress, and that will be a formal marriage.
The bun is already in my stomach!
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