Inside Linglong Palace.
Pei Jiusheng put away the fake smile on his face.
Lu Jinshu felt it exactly.
Pei Jiusheng really didn't want to waste his precious time dealing with Lu Jinshu and other servants.
His remaining lifespan is far too short. Based on the dosage he's taking now, he can only last three years at most.
He wanted to use every bit of energy he had for the rest of his life on Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, instead of wasting time with those insignificant people.
Pei Jiusheng instructed Feng Ye, her personal attendant, "Call all the young masters living in Chengguang Pavilion over here so I can see them."
Fengye hesitated to speak, looking very embarrassed.
Living in Chengguang Pavilion were not only the twelve young men from official families who were selected in this selection and bestowed upon the Eastern Palace by the Emperor and Empress, but also the concubines who had been arranged by the Emperor and Empress previously.
The several dancers that Ling Shujiao gave to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess originally lived there, but after the incident at the Grand Princess's Mansion, those dancers were either beaten to death or sold off.
Those men said they were prepared to serve Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, but if Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess could not remember them, then they would have to live their entire lives in obscurity and die of old age in Chengguang Pavilion.
Feng Ye said, "My mistress has been married into the Eastern Palace for less than a month now, and she is currently enjoying the favor of His Highness. Why would she bother showing off to those irrelevant young masters in Chengguang Pavilion?"
Pei Jiusheng looked at him calmly, "Other people don't know my situation, but you, who serve me closely, know it all. I am fertile and cannot bear children for Your Highness. So I must find a man who is good at fertility and can continue to have children for Your Highness."
Seeing Fengye still standing there, Pei Jiusheng asked, "Fengye, with my looks, how long do you think I can stay in your favor?"
Fengye answered without hesitation, "The master is so beautiful, it's natural that her favor will last forever."
Pei Jiusheng smiled, "Yes, I still have three years left to live. During these three years, I am confident that I can seduce Your Highness to linger in Linglong Palace and forget about others. But doing so is too selfish. Your Highness is now childless. If I really like her, I should raise a few fertile young men to give birth to daughters and children for Your Highness as soon as possible. If I just follow my own wishes and occupy Your Highness for three years, I will be happy, but it will be very disadvantageous to Your Highness."
Fengye is not stupid. When Pei Jiusheng said this, he had already figured out the pros and cons of the matter.
His master is indeed a beauty, but the other masters in the Eastern Palace are not idlers either.
Even though Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess stayed in Linglong Palace most of the time, there were always times when she went to other masters' rooms.
Rather than letting those concubines and fourth princes give birth to children, the young men of humble family background in Chengguang Pavilion are obviously easier to control.
Feng Ye had already taken a few steps, but couldn't help but turn back. "Master, you only have a few years left to live. While you are still healthy, live a good life with Her Royal Highness. As for when you are gone, both His Majesty and the Queen will choose a virtuous and virtuous Princess for Her Royal Highness. Someone will always worry about Her Royal Highness's offspring. Those are matters that will be dealt with after your death. Why worry so much about things to happen after that?"
The smile on Pei Jiusheng's face faded, and his expression became serious and dignified. "I don't know who will be the princess in the future, but I am your highness's legal husband now. Out of responsibility, I have to be responsible for your highness's offspring, and out of affection..."
When Pei Jiusheng said this, he felt his nose sore and his eyes warm, "Out of affection, although I was obviously in poor health and unworthy of being the Crown Princess, I concealed it and married His Highness as scheduled."
Pei Jiusheng raised her chin slightly to prevent the tears from flowing down her eyes, "I am sorry, Your Highness. This is all my fault..."
Fengye hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe Pei Jiusheng's tears, but Pei Jiusheng grabbed his hand and said, "Fengye, I really hate (Minister of Personnel) Pei Guanqing. She has ruined my life. I really want to pull out her tendons, break her bones, and devour her flesh and blood. She will definitely be punished for such a heartless act. I promise that the day I die will also be her death anniversary."
Pei Jiusheng finished speaking in a venting manner. He wiped away all the tears on his face with a handkerchief and smiled broadly, "However, I also have to thank Pei Guanqing. I am really grateful to her for giving me this stunning face that captivates everyone. Otherwise, His Highness would not have fallen in love with me at first sight. While I am alive, I am grateful that I could have your good looks, and I will have no regrets in my life."
Feng Ye knelt and saluted Pei Jiusheng, trying her best to hide the sobs in her voice, "I will go and call all the young masters in Chengguang Pavilion over here."
A moment.
Fengye led the nineteen young masters to Pei Jiusheng.
Needless to say, twelve of them were selected through the draft a few days ago.
Among the other seven, three were concubines given to Ling Shumo by the Queen last year. Their names were Xiwu, Jibai and Qinggu. The three of them and Bai Lin, who died tragically in Yunguang Palace not long ago, were part of the same group of people who came to Chengguang Pavilion.
The other four were concubines newly granted to Ling Shumo by the Queen during the Chinese New Year this year at the reminder of the former Crown Princess Jun Fu Yichen. This included Bishui, who was at odds with Bai Lin.
Pei Jiusheng had previously learned about their family backgrounds, and the most important reason for calling these young men over this time was to see their appearance.
Among the twelve new young masters this year, the most handsome one is named Xie Changfeng. His mother is a fourth-rank official in the court. Such a family can be considered a very noble family in the local area, but in the capital where every inch of land is valuable, it is not good enough.
Pei Jiusheng's gaze fell on Bishui on the far left. "You and Xie Changfeng stay here. The others can go back the same way."
Xie Changfeng and Bishui knelt on the ground to express their gratitude, while the other young masters had somewhat unwilling looks in their eyes.
They were not able to be kept by the princess this time, and it is unknown when they will be able to show themselves before the princess again. If they are even more unlucky, they may not even be summoned until they are buried.
Several young men who were born as attendants, such as Yugiri, looked at Bishui with envy and jealousy, and were reluctant to look away for a long time.
Xie Changfeng was able to stay because his appearance was more outstanding than that of the other young masters. However, Bishui's appearance was comparable to theirs.
Pei Jiusheng chose Bishui because she was related to the most favored attendant to the Queen, the Empress's most respected official. These days, nepotism plays a significant role.
Pei Jiusheng called Xie Changfeng and Bishui up from the ground. He spoke in a clear, cold voice, "I will arrange for you two to meet Her Highness the Princess tonight. As for who will receive the favor first, it depends on your individual ability. If you are lucky enough to bear Her Highness's child, you will definitely be given the position of a Chamberlain or even a Noble Chamberlain. I will also treat your child as my own."
Bishui and Xie Changfeng, who had just stood up, knelt down again to thank Pei Jiusheng.
Pei Jiusheng had nothing else to say, so he waved his hand and let them go.
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