There are so many women in Shengjing, many of them beautiful and talented, but love is the most irrational thing; if you like someone, you like them.
It is said that royalty are the most heartless, but Yi Chenli and Yi Chenqi are both rare people who are loyal and devoted.
Yi Chenqi pondered for a moment: "Qi'er will put all his sincerity into proposing to Xiao Yuan'er. As long as Mother doesn't object, just let Qi'er do it."
"Moreover, if Qi'er is to marry her, she can only be his principal wife, not a concubine. She is the most suitable person to stand by Qi'er's side. It would be too unfair to Xiao Yuan'er to be a concubine, and I am unwilling to make her suffer like that."
The Empress was somewhat surprised. Yi Chenqi had always been somewhat protective of Liu Yuanmeng, and she had always thought that he had some feelings for the Crown Princess. But now it seemed that this was not the case.
Although the Empress was unhappy that the Crown Princess had no children, she ultimately did not intend to depose her.
"Has Qi'er thought about what to do about the Crown Princess? Two tigers cannot share one mountain. There should not be two Crown Princesses for one Crown Prince. Or do you want her and An Yuan'er to stand side by side, without distinction of seniority? But Yuan Meng entered the family first, so I'm afraid she might have some reservations."
But Yi Chenqi insisted: "No. What Qi'er wants to give to the woman he loves is only a unique heart and affection. It's not fair to anyone if one love is split into several. I have no romantic feelings for Liu Yuanmeng, and we haven't consummated our marriage yet. I will divorce her when the time comes. I can't give her anything emotionally, but in other ways, I will try my best to make up for her and the Liu family."
A person can only be deeply in love with one person. The more infatuated Yi Chenqi is with An Yuan'er, the more cruel it is to Liu Yuanmeng.
She and Liu Yuanmeng formed their relationship for mutual benefit, but she was already the Crown Princess, a marriage made through proper channels. Even if they didn't consummate their marriage, the title of husband and wife still existed. It would be difficult for Liu Yuanmeng to remarry in the future.
Yi Chenqi had considered this point, but... in the end, all he could do for her was be cruel.
Love cannot be divided into many pieces; giving a little to everyone is what an emperor should do. But in matters of the heart, Yi Chenqi least wants to become like his father.
A loud "crack!"
The Empress slapped Yi Chenqi hard across the face.
She said painfully, "Since I have wronged the Crown Princess, it's not that she has no children, but that my good son, you have never given anyone a chance."
“Back then, your father was not the one who loved your mother the most. If your father had been like you are today, your mother wouldn’t even have you.”
"If you really only want to marry An Yuan'er as a concubine, and she is willing to marry you, then your mother is willing to grant your wish. However, if you only have her in your heart and are unwilling to take any other concubines, then your mother will never agree to you marrying such a vixen."
Yi Chenqi let his mother hit him without flinching.
His voice was firm and unwavering: "If Mother doesn't agree, then kill Qi'er. Back then, when Yi Chenli was alive, I knew she was still thinking of him. Plus, things weren't stable on my side, so I had no choice but to make the opposite decision. Qi'er has already missed this chance, and that one has left me with lifelong regret. But now, God has taken pity on me and given me a second chance. This time, I am determined not to let go."
"You'll only let me go if I die."
The Empress was heartbroken. She took a whip, which she usually couldn't bear to use, but this time she was truly ruthless.
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