Emperor Yunqi did not say anything else, but looked at An Qingran. An Qingran understood what he meant, that is, if Dongfang Jin continued to disagree with the selection of concubines for the harem, then these ministers would not give up their advice. If he still insisted on his own way, then she would also fall into suspicion.
In the end, she had never really thought about this issue.
It would arouse suspicion if relatives by marriage were in power.
After An Qingran came out, she was covered in cold sweat.
She walked slowly back to the East Palace. At this time, the summer flowers were in full bloom and the whole courtyard was filled with fragrance. Before she approached the house, she heard Dongfang Ran's laughter. Her expression improved a little. She came to her senses and stroked her belly. The child was already two months old. She had indeed been in a trance most of the time during this period. She was even unable to take care of herself. She really could not take care of Dongfang Jin.
Of course, she didn't need to take care of his daily life, but given her current situation and the fact that he was young, she didn't want to watch him take cold showers every day. But she really couldn't get over the thought of giving up her family.
But I am the queen, and I should have been prepared for this from the day I chose him, right?
And I naively thought that he had promised and kept his promise, and that there would never be a third person between us in this life.
But now I put myself in his shoes and know that he is the emperor. There are some things he cannot help but do. There are so many things that make people anxious in a family, let alone a country.
Thinking back to the beginning, after I woke up, every step was so thrilling, and it was just a small general's mansion.
Thinking of this, she sat on the bamboo chair under the flower tree, looking at everything in front of her. The confusion in her heart slowly calmed down. She should be content.
Dongfang Jin happened to be coming back from court, and he did not disturb her, but just stood not far away and watched quietly. Her figure was very quiet and beautiful, and she was so charming with her slightly lowered head. Dongfang Jin could not help but smile in his eyes and his lips curled up. Time flowed quietly, but it was Dongfang Ran who rushed out screaming, breaking the tranquility.
Dongfang Ran rushed into Dongfang Jin's arms. He screamed and said something. An Qingran didn't even understand a word he said. It was obvious that Dongfang Ran was too excited. No one knew what he had done. Ren Dong chased him out and said with a smile, "When the prince was talking to the parrot just now, the parrot was so angry that it fell backwards from the shelf..."
Dongfang Jin also laughed after hearing this, and he laughed very happily, sweeping away his previous depression.
An Qingran also smiled. Dongfang Ran was much more lively than when he was a child, and was becoming more and more naughty now.
But it is because of him that it is impossible to be depressed all day long.
The father and son talked for a long time. Dongfang Ran told him a lot of interesting things, which he thought were interesting. He even told him that he discovered that parrots like to eat rice grains, do not like to eat insects, and prefer to eat fish cubes and meat particles.
An Qingran walked into the room, looking a little dazed. Emperor Yunqi no longer cared about worldly affairs, but the fact that he could still talk to him about these things today proved that he had no other choice but to speak.
So, what should she do?
Finally it was night. An Qingran looked at Dongfang Jin who was sitting on the side reading a book and asked: "Is there something going on in the court recently?"
"What?" Dongfang Jin put down the book, recalled her question, and said, "Oh, nothing? What happened today? You never asked these questions before?"
An Qingran smiled softly: "Is it true that the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs? You won't scold me, will you?"
She smiles like a flower.
Dongfang Jin stretched out his hand and scratched her small nose: "You, do you have anything to say? Is today so special? Or do you want to..."
As he spoke, his eyes lit up.
An Qingran sat next to him: "I can agree to that."
"Ah?" Dongfang Jin looked at her in confusion. "Agree to what?"
"I agree to the draft." An Qingran said it without thinking. She originally thought it would be difficult to say this, but unexpectedly, it was not difficult at all.
I just feel very sad.
She held back.
Dongfang Jin was stunned for a moment: "How did you know about this?"
"If I don't know, how long do you want to hide it from me? How long do you want to resist alone? You are not a tyrant, you can't ignore advice, you are destined to be a wise ruler, and now we have experienced war and chaos, and there is a lot of work to be done. You need the people to be stable. If I am the only one in the harem, the people will definitely discuss it." An Qingran smiled and said, "What do you think, right?"
"That's just talking about our deep love as a couple. We are destined to become a legend." Dongfang Jin put his arms around her waist and said affectionately.
"Yes, we are a loving couple." She sighed, "So why should we be afraid of the talent show? It's just to shut up the gossips and reassure the people."
"It's just pitiful for those women who enter the palace. You know, they are destined to live a lonely life..." Dongfang Jin looked at her, "In this life, I only want you as a woman. The others who enter the palace are just decorations. Why should I let them suffer?"
An Qingran smiled: "Not necessarily, it's too early to say that now..."
Dongfang Jin's mouth curled up evilly when he heard that. He put her down, and his movements were very careful, but he didn't spare her words: "Are you hinting at something?"
An Qingran smiled and dodged his big hand, saying, "Yeah, so what? Anyway, I've said everything I need to say. If you really don't want to enrich your harem, don't blame me. Don't think that I'm a jealous person. If historians record it in the history books, I, a jealous woman, will be passed down in history."
Dongfang Jin thought about it for a moment after hearing this.
A few more days passed.
Ren Dong carefully told An Qing Ran: "I heard that the emperor wants to enrich the harem and has started the selection. The palace people don't dare to discuss this matter, for fear that it will reach your ears."
"How could that be? If the Queen doesn't take part in the selection, people will talk about it. What do you think?"
"Queen, you know?" Honeysuckle asked in surprise, "You agree?"
"Why don't you agree?" When An Qingran said this, her heart ached for a moment, but she smiled at Ren Dong, "As for this matter, if you hear people talking about it, just stop it. I am not a jealous person. Now that I am pregnant, it is my duty to choose a concubine for the emperor. How can people be so panicked?"
Honeysuckle hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Okay, if anyone talks about anything again, I will stop them. But this matter is not a trivial matter, we should prepare for it."
"The Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household Department will prepare it. All I have to do is to look through the list and select a dignified young lady from a wealthy family. The most important thing is a legitimate daughter, so concubines' daughters are fine." An Qingran sighed. She didn't mean to look down on concubines' daughters, but being in a low position, it would be self-deprecating if she didn't want to turn things around, and neither was good.
Of course, she could also imagine how excited any family with a daughter would be at this moment.
They will definitely try their best to send their daughter here.
So in the next few days, An Qingran was looking at portraits and reading information.
To be honest, she had seen some of them and some not, but the ones she had seen were not as good-looking as the ones in the portrait.
Is there something wrong with the painter now, or are these girls and their families too scheming?
Later, several people were selected, and those whose portraits were too flamboyant or had defects were returned.
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Prince Kang's Palace.
An Ranyue is in much better spirits.
Because Lei Yuezhu is the craziest one now.
She was pregnant and acted more pretentiously than anyone else. She even wanted to eat watermelon and sweet potatoes in spring. They were not expensive, but they were not the right season.
But she would lose her temper when she couldn't get the food in her mouth, and those little maids were in trouble. Lei Yuezhu would not beat them, but when she lost her temper, those little maids would get scared and at a loss. Dongfang Ye also ordered that they should give her whatever she wanted to eat, but where could she get watermelon in spring? As a result, they got all kinds of melons they could, including cucumbers, squash, and winter melons, and they were all smashed in the yard by Lei Yuezhu, leaving a mess. The yard was like a garbage dump, and the maids had to clean up every few days. Those little maids complained bitterly.
An Ranyue found it funny when she saw Lei Yuezhu struggling.
It’s not bad that I don’t have children. At least these women won’t see me as a thorn in their eyes.
Although Lei Yuezhu is pregnant now, Shen Zhiyun still loves her as much as ever.
Dongfang Ning is very likable, and when she grows up she also knows how to please Dongfang Ye.
She has a good relationship with Dongfang Yu, and these two children are really important to Dongfang Ye.
Shen Zhiyun was trying on clothes in her room at the moment. She was not satisfied with any of them. Suddenly, she threw all the clothes there and sighed, "There are only so many things in the dignified Kangwang Mansion. There is not a single thing I like? The emperor gave me such a small amount of shabby things? It's the Dragon Boat Festival!"
The maid next to her came forward and said, "The emperor gave more than just these gifts. All the good ones are with the princess. You also know that these clothes are made of materials that the princess cannot wear now. Otherwise, do you think you can get here?"
Originally, Shen Zhiyun was not too angry, but after the maid finished speaking, she simply could not stand it anymore and blurted out: "Don't say these words in front of me in the future. I don't want to hear them. Do you understand?"
The little maid didn't expect to be bitten back, and she could only kneel aside, not daring to speak.
At this moment Dongfang Ye walked in, and seeing the mess on the ground, he couldn't help but ask: "What's wrong? Don't you like it? I'll send someone else to make it for you. Is there anything worth getting angry about?"
Shen Zhiyun smiled and said, "I'm not angry, I'm just in a bad mood. When I think about you leaving for so long, I feel reluctant."
"It's just a trip, it's worth it. If I were to go to guard the border, what would you do?"
"Of course I will go with you, and bring our Ning'er, or Yu'er and Huang Ying'er with me... As for the others, forget it."
"Why forget it?" Dongfang Ye asked.
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