Chapter 206 The murderous tyrant x the unloved noble concubine in the cold palace 22

"Cui'er, prepare some cakes. I'm going to the study to see the emperor and discuss the selection of a concubine."

Chun'er said this with full confidence. In her heart, since the emperor has decided to make her the empress, he must no longer be interested in the imperial concubine.

Cui Er opened her mouth, feeling that she had to advise him, "Your Highness, if you are choosing a concubine for the Emperor, you must be careful."

Chun Er just smiled and said, "I know what you are thinking. You are just afraid that I will become restless and cause trouble for you."

"There is no need to mention this matter again. I have my own plans."

When Chun'er arrived at Yu's study, Wan Chengsi had just finished his morning court session. Before he could even sit down in his chair, he heard Li Fuzhong's report.

"Your Majesty, the Empress requests an audience."

Wan Chengsi frowned slightly and said, "Ask her what she wants. If it's not urgent, don't come to see me."

Li Fuzhong was speechless, but he also knew that Wan Chengsi regarded all women except the imperial concubine as monsters.

"Your Majesty, the Queen Mother said she wanted to discuss the selection of a concubine with you."

Wan Chengsi suddenly thought of something, raised his head and glanced at Li Fuzhong. "Changfeng, I am really wronging you by summoning you to my side."

"How about I give you a task?"

Li Fuzhong dared not refuse, and immediately knelt down and said, "Please give your orders, and I will complete them."

Wan Chengsi had a triumphant smile in his eyes. "Now we can't use magic energy at will, and the ministers in the court who always refuse to choose a concubine are also very annoying."

"In that case, how about I order you to become the emperor and choose a concubine and favor the harem?"

Li Fuzhong looked at Wan Chengsi in disbelief, "Your Majesty, do you want me to pretend to be you?"

Wan Chengsi nodded and said, "Yes, are you willing?"

Li Fuzhong was a little puzzled. Although he had close relationships with many witches when he was in the demon world, he felt that the king thought he was a casual person.

Wan Chengsi saw through Li Fuzhong's thoughts at a glance and said, "Don't be so rude after getting an advantage. I know you are very happy in your heart."

Li Fuzhong curled his lips helplessly and said, "I will definitely be a good substitute for the emperor."

Wan Chengsi was satisfied, and waved to Li Fuzhong, "Go and report to the Queen."

Li Fuzhong walked to the door of Yu's study, looked at Chun'er who was looking expectant, and said, "Hello, Queen. The Emperor said that he is busy now and has no time to see you, but he said that the matter of selecting a concubine is entirely up to you, Queen."

The queen was delighted and handed the cake to Li Fuzhong, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty. This is the cake I prepared carefully. Please let Eunuch Li pass it to Your Majesty so that Your Majesty can taste it."

Li Fuzhong looked at the empress's back and shook his head regretfully. Never mind, he could still accept it. He just hoped that the concubine chosen by the empress into the palace would not be some ugly one, otherwise it would be unfair to him.

With the emperor's approval, the queen paid special attention to the selection of the concubine. As the news spread gradually, both the ministers and the ladies of the court took active action.

There are less than three or five concubines in the entire harem now. It would be a great fortune if one is selected to enter the palace this time.

The two noble ladies who entered the palace at the same time as Chun Er have become best friends. They sat in the pavilion by the lake, watching the wives of some ministers bringing their daughters into the palace to pay homage, and sighed, "The harem is going to be restless."

"Yes, although you and I are not high in rank, we have a rare opportunity to relax and enjoy ourselves. Who knows what will happen in the future."

"Since we have no interest in the emperor's favor, we should not show up casually."

"Yes, but if trouble finds us, we won't tolerate it."

Ten days later

The banquet for selecting a concubine was held with great grandeur. The daughters of ministers and wealthy businessmen came to participate in the selection. As long as they were pretty, talented, and had good manners, they could participate.

Chun'er reported to the Queen Mother and divided the concubine selection banquet into five stages.

The first step is to check whether the woman has any scars or defects.

The second step is to check whether the woman is innocent.

The third step is to check whether the woman's etiquette is up to standard.

The fourth stage is to check whether the woman has literary talent.

The fifth stage is for the emperor, the empress dowager, and the queen to personally examine her, and only those who are satisfactory can enter the palace and become concubines.

Originally, more than 200 noble ladies came, but after a few days, they passed the four levels and only about 50 were left.

Li Fuzhong had transformed into the Emperor and came to the Qingyuan Hall with the Empress Dowager.

The 'Emperor' sat at the top, looking down at the group of women standing beside his Highness. He was already cursing in his heart. Was there no prettier woman in the whole dynasty?

No one can compare to the Imperial Concubine, and he doesn't dare to have any thoughts about her.

But these women of your Highness are not even as good as the Queen...

The Queen smiled at the 'Emperor' sitting next to her and said softly, "Your Majesty, do you have any favorites?"

The Emperor glanced at the Empress and said calmly, "I think everyone is the same. As for who will enter the palace, it will be decided by Mother and the Empress."

Seeing that the emperor was not in high spirits, the queen felt not unhappy at all, but rather happy.

This selection of concubines not only demonstrated her virtue, but also made many ministers look at her with new eyes, making her position as queen more secure.

"Okay, then it's up to you, mother, and I to choose."

The 'Emperor' held his forehead and watched as the Queen Mother and the Empress selected more than ten women to enter the palace. To him, they were all ordinary-looking.

The replaced Wan Chengsi had already taken Qiao Jinjin out of the palace, and they came to the house that Wan Chengsi had arranged long ago.

Wan Chengsi decided to take his wife and relax here for the next few days, and leave the troubles in the palace to Changfeng.

Aunt Qiao gently stroked her bulging belly and watched Wan Chengsi busying himself with making the bed. She was a little speechless and said, "Are you going to do it yourself, my husband?"

Wan Chengsi stood up and wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "I'm used to using magic energy, but I'm a little uncomfortable with doing it myself all of a sudden."

"But serving my wife is a pleasure for a husband."

Aunt Qiao shook her head in amusement.

The two of them lived in this villa for three months. When Aunt Qiao was eight months pregnant, Wan Chengsi took her back to the palace.

At this time in the palace, the concubines had been divided into two factions, one headed by the Empress, and the other headed by the current favored concubine.

It is rumored that this Shufei is a capable person. She entered the palace at the same time as the Empress and had always been unknown. But two months ago, Shufei's best sister suddenly died. Since then, Shufei began to compete for favor.

Her fight for favor did have some effect. At least the emperor would stay with her for more than ten days a month.

This also made her the Queen's strongest enemy.

Listening to Huan'er's vivid description of what happened in the harem, Aunt Qiao raised her eyebrows and said, "It seems that this Concubine Shu wants to avenge her sister, and the enemy is the Queen."