Chapter 11 The Crown Prince Selects a Concubine

When the third prince came to Changqiu Palace, the Emperor of Great Chu simply tested him on some subjects and then recruited him to his side.

"Jinchen is grown up now, and it's time for him to get involved in some political affairs. Starting tomorrow, you can follow your elder brother and second brother to attend the morning court." The Emperor of Great Chu spoke with a smile on his face.

"Really?" The Third Prince was a man who showed his true feelings. He was naturally happy when he heard the Great Chu Emperor say this. "Thank you, Father."

Concubine De hurriedly stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, Jinchen is only a teenager, still a child, how can he participate in political affairs! Moreover, there is the Crown Prince now..."

The Great Chu Emperor interrupted her: "I have made up my mind, Concubine De, there is no need to say more."

Then he pointed at Concubine De and said, "Also, Jinchen is a good student. You have raised him very well."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise." Upon hearing this, Concubine De bowed hurriedly to express her gratitude.

"Meng Quande, inform the six palaces that Concubine De will be promoted to Concubine De." After saying this, he pointed to Concubine De and said, "I will come to your palace to have dinner tonight."

After saying this, he left Changqiu Palace without looking back, leaving Concubine De and the Third Prince in shock.

"Mother, father is not happy with the crown prince and wants to use me as his own son?" The third prince happily shook Concubine De's arm. Oh no, she is now Concubine Degui.

"I... I don't know either." Defei was still in shock. According to what her father said, the emperor should be suspicious of her now. Why did he promote her and allow the third prince to participate in politics? It seemed that her father was worrying too much this time.

Or, is it true as Jinchen said, that the Emperor is dissatisfied with the Crown Prince?

A few days later, the Empress Dowager invited the families of officials above the third rank to the ceremony of enthroning Concubine De and Concubine Chen, saying that the palace had not seen a lively party for a long time, and now that Yong'an was older, it was time to have a good party.

Lu Xingwan: [Grandmother, I’m only two months old! ]

Although it was just for fun, the Emperor of Great Chu and the Queen Mother had other plans.

The noble families all knew that the Queen Mother was here today to select a princess for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was already eighteen years old, and would have his coming-of-age ceremony in two years, so it was time to discuss marriage.

A stable monarch is the foundation of a country.

For a moment, Concubine De couldn't understand the emperor's intentions. If he said he was satisfied with the crown prince, he supported the third prince; if he said he was dissatisfied with the crown prince, he was busy choosing a concubine for him.

Lu Xingwan was extremely busy today, and Concubine Chen followed beside him, her brain also becoming exhausted.

Concubine Chen Guifei saw through Lu Xingwan's little love for gossip, and now she takes her with her wherever she goes. She only has this precious daughter, and she must make her satisfied.

However, this action made the concubines in the palace feel that Concubine Chen was able to be promoted to the throne because of Princess Yong'an, and they loved her very much.

Little did they know that the Emperor of Great Chu was even eager to bring Princess Yong'an to the morning court so that she could help him distinguish between loyalty and treachery.

[Mother, are you going to choose a concubine for the crown prince today? In the storybook, my father chose Miss Han from a great general's family for the crown prince. I think she is a perfect match. Isn't Miss Han a nice person? ]

"Han Xiyue?" Concubine Chen complained inwardly. The second daughter of a cavalry general is almost the right age. She should be paid more attention to later.

"Empress Chen." The Crown Prince and the Second Prince came to the venue together. When they saw Consort Chen, they hurried over and said, "Congratulations, Empress Chen."

Concubine Chen laughed softly and said, "The protagonist today is not me, but you young masters!"

"Madam Chen, you are joking," the Second Prince smiled and bowed, "Now the Crown Prince is of the right age, I am still a little young."

[Huh? Where is the Prince of Anguo? Could it be that he and the Second Prince are not familiar with each other at this time? ]

Concubine Chen looked at the Second Prince and recalled what Wanwan said that day. Could it be that the Second Prince was the Chosen One?

I sighed in my heart. It was fine as long as the prince could live a peaceful life. It would be my sister's wish. But now he was in such a position...

"Why isn't Prince Pei with my second brother?" The prince asked what Lu Xingwan was thinking.

"Oh, he looks very old despite his young age," the second prince sighed, "He said that today's scene was too noisy and he didn't want to come!"

Several people laughed together.

The ladies also took their seats one after another. Concubine Chen looked towards the seat of the general's family and saw that the young lady of the Han family was gentle and a perfect match for the prince.

【Ah, I suddenly remembered something. 】

Lu Xingwan suddenly remembered an incident that happened in the storybook.

[It seems that it was the day when the crown prince chose a concubine, and there was also a big banquet. Concubine De plotted against Miss Rong, the daughter of Doctor Shi's family, and it seemed that she wanted the third prince to ruin her reputation, and she wanted to pull down Doctor Shi's family! ]

[But it’s strange, in the storybook, Concubine De was not given the title of Concubine De Gui! How come it is different from what is written in the storybook! ]

Concubine Chen secretly complained: "In the storybook, we are both dead!"

After hearing what Wanwan said, Concubine Chen Gui looked around and saw only Mrs. Rong from Doctor Yu Shi's family sitting alone in her seat, but no Miss Rong.

He immediately asked Jinxin beside him: "Why don't you see Miss Rong? Is it just Madam Rong who came alone?"

A woman's reputation has always been the most valued thing since ancient times. If Concubine Degui really has such thoughts, it is really vicious. I have to help Miss Rong.

After saying this, she looked at Concubine De, only to see that she was constantly looking towards the back hall. Concubine Chen Gui also had some guesses in her mind.

Jin Xin also spoke up at the right time: "Miss Rong's clothes were wet by the palace maid just now, so she went to the back hall to change clothes."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Chen Guifei stood up abruptly, walked towards the back hall, took two steps and came back, took Lu Xingwan from the wet nurse's arms, and told Jinyu to follow her, and asked Jinxin to go find Meilan and the others.

[Wow, is mother going to save Miss Rong? Mother is so awesome, Miss Rong is the heroine! Mother must save her! ]

"The heroine? It turns out that Miss Rong and the Second Prince are a perfect match. I should hurry up." Concubine Chen felt that since she gave birth to this baby, she spoke less and less, but thought more and more.

"Where are you going, Sister Chen?" When Concubine De saw Concubine Chen walking towards the back hall, she was afraid that she would ruin her good fortune, so she hurriedly spoke up to stop her.

"Sister, Yongan has peed again. We can't change her clothes in the front hall!" Concubine Chen did not expect Concubine De would stop her. She was even more anxious at the moment. She must be delaying time!

Fortunately, she was careful and Jinxin should have found Meilan by now. If they could get to the back hall in time, they would definitely be in time.

"Can I hug Yong'an?" Defei asked.

[Hey, in order to delay time, you don't even mind that I have shit and urine on me? ]

When Concubine Chen Guifei heard Wanwan's words, she could only hold back her laughter.