He Xue felt that she didn't need to listen, and that it probably wasn't a serious idea.
Emperor Jingning didn't wait for He Xue to speak before saying directly, "Since women can participate in the imperial examinations, then men can too."
"I hereby issue a decree: any man who is three years older or younger than Mo Yaqi is forbidden from marrying. He must wait until Mo Yaqi has chosen a suitable man before the marriage takes place."
He Xue stopped what she was doing and looked at Emperor Jingning suspiciously. Did Emperor Jingning really say something so frivolous?
"Your Majesty, believe it or not, as soon as you issue this decree, the Imperial Study will be filled with memorials from the censors."
Moreover, Father Emperor will likely return directly from Changchun Garden!
"I am the emperor. I have worked so hard to be the emperor. Can't I even choose a suitable husband for my daughter?"
"If that's the case, what's the point of having an emperor!"
If I could, I'd like to give Mo Yaqina seven or eight more!
Upon hearing this, He Xue looked coldly at Emperor Jingning and said, "Your Majesty feels that you cannot take seven or eight concubines, so you are placing your hopes on your daughter."
"I think it's not that Your Majesty wants to take seven or eight concubines for Mo Yaqi, but rather that Your Majesty yourself wants to take seven or eight concubines!"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Emperor Jingning glared at He Xue. "How could I have such thoughts? My heart is entirely with you, how could I possibly give it to anyone else? Having you is enough for me!"
Emperor Jingning immediately spoke, afraid that explaining too late would anger Xue, not noticing that Xue had even mentioned "Your Majesty."
"Does Your Majesty dislike me? What do you mean by 'I'm enough'?" He Xue looked at Emperor Jingning with tears welling up in her eyes.
That's not what I meant. I meant I'm content with having you.
"Right now, there are only two people in my eyes: you and everyone else!" Emperor Jingning explained anxiously. "No wonder the imperial physicians always said that pregnant women are prone to overthinking!"
He Xuejian chuckled lightly at Emperor Jingning's anxious expression, "Let's put Mo Yaqi's matter aside for now. Mo Yaqi is still young, and I don't want her to get married too early."
Emperor Jingning said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "I just want to give Mo Yaqi more choices."
“I appreciate Your Majesty’s kindness. However, marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken so lightly!” He Xue said firmly.
Emperor Jingning knew that He Xue wouldn't compromise easily, so he said nothing more. He Xue was right; Mo Yaqi was still young, there was no rush!
The next day, He Xue summoned Nian Shilan, Qi Yuebin, Shen Meizhuang, and several other young ladies-in-waiting.
After exchanging a few words with the young women, He Xue directly asked if they were already engaged.
Although if members of the royal family took a liking to someone, even if they were betrothed, it wouldn't count, He Xue didn't want to break up a loving couple.
"It's entirely up to Her Majesty the Empress!" the young ladies said, blushing.
He Xue understood when she saw this; she was not betrothed to anyone.
However, He Xue noticed that Nian Shilan seemed hesitant to speak.
"Shilan, just say what you have to say! Please make yourself at home here!"
“Yes, Your Majesty!” Nian Shilan stood up and said, then looked at Qi Yuebin, “Yuebin, there’s something I’ve always wanted to ask you, but I always forget.”
He Xue's eyes were full of gossip. "Could it be that Nian Shilan and Qi Yuebin are having an affair? This is too explosive! But I'm so excited! I can't believe I'm witnessing something like this."
What if they want me to arrange a marriage? Should I agree or not?
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