Chapter 63: Concubine
Chapter 63: Concubine
With Bing Linxuan's help, Xuanyuan Xingyao absorbed the medicinal power of the void grass in less than half an hour.
After Bing Linxuan withdrew his spiritual power, Xuanyuan Xingyao subconsciously entered into a state of meditation.
Bing Linxuan did not intervene when he saw this, but gave the others a look that told them to go out and talk later.
Seeing this, the emperor, the empress and Xuanyuan Leng slowed down their pace and quietly left Zhaochun Palace.
"Yao'er's injuries are no longer serious. Once he wakes up and is properly nursed back to health, he'll be completely fine."
Bing Linxuan had just helped Xuanyuan Xingyao dissolve the medicinal power, and his spiritual power had examined his body.
No one knows better than him what is going on inside Xuanyuan Xingyao's body.
The Emperor, the Empress, and Xuanyuan Leng all broke into excited smiles upon hearing that Xuanyuan Xingyao was fine.
This news can be said to be the best news they have heard in recent days.
"Uncle Bing? You're back. Did you find the Void Grass? And why didn't my master see it?"
Nangong Jing, like usual, came to accompany Xuanyuan Xingyao after class.
As a result, when I just walked not far from Zhaochun Palace, I saw the emperor and the empress standing at the gate.
Before he could wonder why the emperor and the empress were standing at the door, he saw Bing Linxuan.
Bing Linxuan was amused by Nangong Jing's three consecutive questions. He bent down and pinched Nangong Jing's cheek, chuckled, and then answered Nangong Jing's questions.
"Luckily, I encountered a ninth-level monster that once owed a favor to the Dragon Shadow Empire. With his help, I successfully found the Void Grass."
This was also the first time Bing Linxuan talked about how he found the Void Grass.
Only then did everyone realize that this Void Grass was actually found with the help of a ninth-level magical beast.
A ninth-level demon beast, its strength is on the same level as that of a war god.
If Bing Linxuan and the others go looking for the ninth-level monster, it would be tantamount to committing suicide.
Even though Bing Linxuan was standing safely in front of them at this moment, Zhang Shumo and the other three were still terrified, and their feelings towards Xuanyuan Xingyao became complicated.
Bing Linxuan noticed the emotional changes of Zhang Shumo and the others at a glance.
He also didn't want his four disciples to remember and hurt Xuanyuan Xingyao because of this incident.
So he said to the four people, "Yao'er is my apprentice, and you are also my apprentices. Even if you are the ones who got into trouble today, I will still go to this Monster Forest."
As soon as Bing Linxuan's words came out, Zhang Shumo and the other three no longer had any complicated emotions towards Xuanyuan Xingyao in their hearts. They were so moved that their eyes were about to turn red.
The emperor and the empress heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing this, as they were obviously worried just now.
Zhang Shumo and the other three were grown up, so Bing Linxuan did not make any attempt to appease them. He turned around and continued to answer Nangong Jing's questions.
"I was worried about Yao'er, so I came back alone first. Your master and the others should be here the day after tomorrow. As for Yao'er, his meridians have been repaired, and he is now meditating in seclusion."
Nangong Jing was so excited when he heard this that he subconsciously jumped up and down, and shouted happily, "That's great."
It was Nangong Jing who first pointed out the problem with the wine glass and asked the imperial physician to find out what kind of poison was in Xuanyuan Xingyao.
Now seeing Nangong Jing so excited after knowing that Xuanyuan Xingyao has recovered, it is obvious that he cares about Xuanyuan Xingyao very much.
The emperor's favorable impression of Nangong Jing was growing rapidly, and the way he looked at him was no different from the way he looked at his own nephew.
Not only did the emperor's favor for Nangong Jing increase, but so did the queen.
In particular, the Queen also learned from the Prince that Nangong Jing would come to accompany Xuanyuan Xingyao after class every day.
Xuanyuan Xingyao was also more cheerful than usual in Nangong Jing's company, and even ate more and enjoyed his meals more.
"Your Majesty, I just learned that Nangong Qishao has been coming to accompany Yao'er every day after class recently. According to Eunuch Li, Yao'er has even been eating a lot more."
The Emperor was completely unaware of this matter. Upon hearing this, he looked at the Empress in surprise and asked, "Is what Zi Tong said true?"
"How dare I deceive Your Majesty? Last time, when Yao'er was poisoned, it was Nangong Qishao who pointed out the key. Your Majesty, do you think I should reward you?"
The queen covered her mouth and smiled softly, and the look she gave the emperor was deliberately gentle, which made the emperor melt.
The emperor was not a foolish ruler after all, and he soon regained his composure, but he did listen to the queen's words.
The emperor originally wanted to reward Nangong Jing. Now that he knew that Nangong Jing had been accompanying Xuanyuan Xingyao every day in recent days, he had already begun to calculate in his mind how much more reward he should give Nangong Jing.
"Nangong Xiaoqi, is there anything you want?"
The emperor finally understood the truth about Nangong Jing. Instead of giving him a reward directly, he asked Nangong Jing if he wanted it.
This is both a good thing and a bad thing for Nangong Jing.
The good thing is naturally that the emperor values him.
But the bad thing is that if Nangong Jing doesn't grasp the right degree, it will easily cause the emperor's disgust.
If it were a normal child, he would have panicked long ago, but don't forget that Nangong Jing is a fake child.
As an adult, he naturally knows how to strike the right balance.
In fact, the moment the emperor asked, Nangong Jing had already thought about what reward he wanted.
Nangong Jing has no shortage of magic weapons or skills now, or rather, he has no need for them.
He only asked for one thing, and that was to free his mother from the status of a concubine, even though she was no longer of any use to him.
Back then, Qiao Huan'er was willing to enter the Duke's Mansion as a concubine because she loved Nangong Tao.
Even if she was a concubine, she was still a concubine, because Qiao Huan'er was often looked down upon and even disliked by her family, who kicked her out of the house.
Nangong Jing hoped that when others talked about Qiao Huan's childhood, they would envy him instead of making fun of him.
After thinking it over, Nangong Jing knelt down and bowed deeply to the emperor.
After paying his respects, Nangong Jing finally spoke, "Your Majesty, I do not ask for any reward, I only ask Your Majesty to grant my concubine a favor."
In fact, there was another reason why Nangong Jing wanted to ask for mercy for Qiao Huaner.
He just wanted to be able to call her mother with dignity, instead of just calling her aunt.
Nangong Jing's words not only made the emperor confused and surprised.
Even the Queen, Bing Linxuan and others looked puzzled.
Nangong Jing's aunt? They remember that she was already dead, and died of complications during childbirth.
Asking for mercy for the dead? Should we say Nangong Jing is filial or stupid?
"I remember your aunt has been dead for many years."
The emperor looked at Nangong Jing thoughtfully, as if wondering why Nangong Jing would ask for this grace.
Nangong Jing kowtowed to the emperor again, and then said, "Yes, my aunt died of complications during childbirth when she gave birth to me."
"Since she's already passed away, even if she received grace, it's useless. You must be sure to leave this reward to her. You must know that even if you ask for the Duke's Mansion and the position of heir now, I can satisfy you."
The emperor deliberately seduced Nangong Jing, then looked at him with interest, waiting for his answer.
Nangong Jing seemed to be completely unaware of the emperor's temptation. His expression was serious and he showed no sign of wavering.
"I have never dreamed of being an heir. If possible, I only hope that my aunt can stay by my side. Unfortunately, this is just a luxury."
Nangong Jing had no interest in the position of heir to the Duke's Mansion, whether in his past life or this life.
If possible, he would give up everything in exchange for Qiao Huaner's resurrection, but unfortunately, it was all wishful thinking.
Even Xuanyuan Leng was a little fox among those present, so everyone could hear the sincerity in Nangong Jing's words.
I know that he is not saying nice things on purpose, but he means it sincerely.
No one would dislike a filial person, so everyone looked at him with a little more fondness.
The emperor's expression when he looked at Nangong Jing was even softer and more accepting.
"In that case, tell me what favor you would like to ask for your aunt?"
The emperor waved his hand to signal Nangong Jing to stand up and answer.
Who likes to kneel when they can stand?
Nangong Jing didn't try to hold on and stood up obediently.
"Your Majesty, my concubine was also born into a prominent family. However, because she married my father as a concubine, she was abandoned by her family and ridiculed by her friends. I hope Your Majesty can grant my concubine an identity so that she will not be ridiculed when she is mentioned again."
The emperor was really surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect that this was what Nangong Jing wanted.
Is Nangong Jing really less than six years old? With such mature thoughts, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is an adult man.
"You want me to grant your mother as my legal wife?"
The emperor was a little embarrassed. After all, Nangong Tao's wife had done nothing wrong.
It's really unkind to demote someone's wife to a concubine for no reason.
Moreover, Nangong Tao’s wife also comes from a noble family.
The emperor can't just trample on their face for no reason.
"No, I have never thought of this. I just hope that my aunt can have a royal status so that I can call her mother with dignity. I will be satisfied."
What Nangong Jing asked for was not without precedent.
Some illegitimate sons of aristocratic families, after they have made achievements, will ask for an imperial decree for their biological mother.
With the imperial edict in hand, no one would dare to look down on her when she went out, even if she was not the legal wife.
Not to mention being on equal footing with the legal wife at home, but at least the legal wife can no longer bully him at will.
This can also be said to be the grace that concubines most desire.
"Your Majesty, it's rare for Jing'er to be so filial. Please agree to it."
The queen is a woman and her emotions are naturally more sensitive.
Nangong Jing's filial piety towards Qiao Huan'er can be said to have deeply moved the Queen, so she was willing to lend him a helping hand.
The emperor was silent for a long time, then he ordered the eunuch beside him, "Bring the imperial edict."
In fact, the emperor could ask the Ministry of Rites to draft an imperial edict for a concubine.
It’s just that the emperor might be moved by Nangong Jing’s filial piety.
Perhaps it was out of consideration for Han Yan and Xuanyuan Xingyao that he wrote the imperial edict personally.
Nangong Jing was excited when he saw the emperor writing the imperial edict.
But when he saw clearly what the emperor wrote in the imperial edict, Nangong Jing was confused.
Because the emperor did not give Qiao Huan'er an imperial edict, but directly promoted Qiao Huan'er to a concubine.
As for a co-wife, she could also be included in the family tree and written as Nangong Tao's wife.
Even though she is still shorter than Zhong Yumei, she is still his wife.
Nangong Jing is no longer a concubine's son, but a legitimate son, which is something Nangong Jing has never thought of. Author's words: Thank you Bole 9492239 (9492239) for your support, mua! To know more exciting content, please leave me a message on Liancheng Reading
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