Chapter 184 Your Queen
There is no wall that is impenetrable, and there is no shortage of people in the former and harems who are eager to pass on messages to Yun Wan.
"Draft?"
After Yun Wan finished reading the message on the creed, she casually put it into the charcoal brazier. The scarlet flames instantly devoured it, leaving only ashes.
Yun Wan was slightly distracted as she used the tongs to stir the silver charcoal.
Fuling had also heard about this matter. She carefully glanced at Yun Wan's face, and after much hesitation, she finally spoke in a comforting voice: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor only has you in his eyes and heart."
Everyone in the palace knew that since His Majesty had re-entered the harem, he had only stayed in Qiyun Palace and had never set foot in other palaces.
His Majesty can be said to be the one who favors Concubine Zhao, but such a title is not a good thing in the eyes of others, especially the ministers of the previous dynasty, so the palace people will not use these words in front of Yun Wan.
Yun Wan was the best master Fuling had ever served. She was always clear about rewards and punishments and never deliberately criticized her harshly. Therefore, Fuling was worried that Yun Wan would feel uncomfortable after hearing it.
However, Yun Wan just smiled at her and asked, "Fuling, you have been in the palace for ten years. Do you know anything about this Lord Zhang Pingzhi?"
Fuling pondered, "I have heard a little bit about this. It is said that this Master Zhang is old-fashioned and pedantic. Even after his only son died, he was keen on urging others to marry, take concubines and have children."
"Master Zhang has repeatedly requested His Majesty to reinstate the selection process to fill the harem, but His Majesty has always refused. Now, I think someone, seeing that His Majesty favors you, Your Majesty, has urged Master Zhang to do so again."
In other words, some people saw hope in Yun Wan, but at the same time found her an eyesore.
Since ancient times, men have always had three wives and four concubines, let alone the king of a country. Yun Wan was not surprised that the court officials proposed a selection of concubines.
She touched her chest. Did she feel uncomfortable? Maybe a little?
Yun Wan found it difficult to describe how she felt, she just felt a little upset and unable to calm down.
She didn't even notice when Emperor Jingxuan came, until a shadow fell before her eyes, the book in her hand that had not been turned for a long time was taken away, and the familiar ambergris smelled into her nose.
"What is your wife thinking about?"
Emperor Jingxuan took the book from her hand, glanced at it casually, put it aside, and sat beside Yun Wan.
The narrow bench became increasingly cramped, leaving no room for maneuver, and Yun Wan was pressed against his chest, tightly against him.
Emperor Jingxuan took advantage of the situation and lifted her onto his legs, resting his chin on Yun Wan's neck.
He never tires of this posture, and he likes it very much and enjoys having his wife embedded in his arms.
Yun Wan felt his masculine body, as hot and scorching as a volcano erupting. It must be said that the benefit of this was that she slept extra warmly at night this winter. She never slept a full night and woke up with cold hands and feet the next day.
Yun Wan folded her hands, lowered her chin slightly, and fixed her gaze on the dragon pattern on his sleeve. She said lazily, "I heard that Your Majesty is going to resume the selection of concubines?"
Her tone was calm and even, as if she was just chatting casually.
Emperor Jingxuan's heart sank, and he said calmly, "Who would tell such nonsense to my wife?"
First, let's rule out Asui, the little leaker. He has been watching him openly and secretly these past few days, but the little leaker has shown no signs of letting anything slip.
Because of this, Emperor Jingxuan felt even more disheartened, as he realized that he had indeed been tricked by the four-year-old boy several times before.
Yun Wan naturally would not say that it was Lu Yuanduo's informant who delivered the information.
She simply said, "It's spread all over the palace. Lord Zhang Pingzhi has petitioned you to take in more concubines and expand the royal family. He's really going to great lengths to do so."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingxuan's face darkened. "What do they take me for? A breeding stallion or a dog? It's not like I don't have a son."
Yun Wan:.........
Although the words are rough, the logic is sound, but isn’t it too rough?
Especially when it comes from the mouth of a king.
Yun Wan: "Perhaps it's because you have few children. People always believe that having many children brings happiness."
Emperor Jingxuan sneered, "What do they know? They just say it's for my own good, but they don't even mention the principle that quality of offspring is more important than quantity."
Quality is more important than quantity.
Yun Wan hesitated to speak. The key point was that the Crown Prince and the Third Prince did not seem to be diligent in their studies?
In the end, she didn't ask, "So, Your Majesty simply doesn't want to participate in the selection?"
The big palm wrapped around her small hand, which was slender, white, soft and boneless. Emperor Jingxuan couldn't let it go and played with it at will.
He caught a glimpse of the confusion on her face and said coldly, "The late emperor had many descendants, including more than ten sons. What happened? My brothers fought tooth and nail for the throne."
He paused, his expression calm but with a hint of arrogance: "Of course, this includes me. I am just like them. We are both unwilling to give in to each other."
If those losers could become emperor, why couldn't he? So at the age of thirteen, he took the initiative to go to the northern border to lie dormant, build up his prestige and win the hearts of the people.
Yun Wan raised her eyes and caught the high-spirited look in his eyes and brows. A faint smile appeared on her lips, and she actually felt a sense of honor.
"The royal family has so many children, yet the Great Qi dynasty is in jeopardy. They hold elections every three years and small elections every year. How much manpower and resources have they wasted for their own selfish desires? Who has any sympathy for the suffering of the people?"
He sighed, his face serious.
The thick eyebrows are squeezed together, forming a faint vertical mark between the eyebrows.
Yun Wan felt a surge of emotion in her heart, and raised her hand to try to smooth out the wrinkles between his brows.
Emperor Jingxuan lowered his head, his expression softening. He curled his lips and said, "Besides, I already have a wife. Of the three thousand rivers, I only want to drink from my wife's one ladle."
Yun Wan was stunned for a moment, his eyes were as clear as water and his expression was complicated.
Emperor Jingxuan lowered his eyes, "Madam, don't you believe it?"
After coming back to her senses, Yun Wan shook her head gently, her tone gentle: "Your Majesty, this is not a question of whether I believe it or not. Life is only a few decades long, and everything is possible."
"Whether I believe it or not, we are all living in the present. Who can predict the future?"
His eyes flickered slightly, and Emperor Jingxuan sighed, "In the end, Madam still doesn't believe me."
Yun Wan had no rebuttal, but—
"If I believe it, and you are a man of your word, you will treat it as a promise and fulfill it. Isn't it a kind of tight curse for you?"
She shook her head helplessly, a look of melancholy crossing her face. "If you ever break your promise, these will become sharp blades between you and me. Should I blame you or pretend nothing happened?"
"Your Majesty, I have seen and remembered everything you have done for me. I am not a heartless person, so how could I not feel it?"
If he could do it for only her, Yun Wan would naturally know.
But if he couldn't do it, what good would it be for him, as an emperor, to make such a promise? What could she do?
She kept a promise, which turned into an obsession in her heart that she could never let go of for the rest of her life.
Yun Wan admitted that she did not dare to give her heart wholeheartedly, nor did she dare to trust a man completely.
Seeing her timidity, Emperor Jingxuan embraced her, took a long breath and said slowly: "Madam, you are very insightful. If we were among the common people, you and I would definitely be a loving couple."
Yun Wan narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled gently, "I dare not be arrogant. Your Majesty's wife should be your queen."
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