Chapter 451: Choosing a Concubine 2
Huang Rongyu raised her eyes and stared at the Empress, and sure enough, she saw a triumphant look in the Empress's eyes.
The Emperor nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, Rongyu, as a prince, you absolutely cannot be careless when it comes to your marriage. The girls in this book of beauties were all personally chosen for you by your father and empress. Take a look!"
Huang Rongyu took the list of beauties from the palace maid, and then, in front of the two people on the high seat, threw the list of beauties to the ground with a thud!
The Empress's face stiffened, and the Emperor was also somewhat surprised. Rong Yu had always been humble and polite, and was even more beloved by the people than Tianqi. How could he have behaved so rudely today?
"Father, Empress, I am very sorry." Huang Rongyu straightened up, looked at the two of them calmly, and slowly opened her lips: "Rongyu's mind is more focused on cultivation now, and marriage is not being considered for the time being."
The Empress's gaze turned stern: "Rong Yu, you must consider the future of Lingyun Kingdom! Cultivation is important, but strengthening the family and consolidating the Huang Clan's position in Lingyun Kingdom is also crucial!"
The palace maid picked up the book of beauties from the ground and handed it to Huang Rongyu again. Huang Rongyu glanced at it and then coldly curled her lips: "Ordinary women, what's so beautiful about them?"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor said slowly, "Rongyu, you haven't even turned a single page of this book of beauties, yet you think all the women in it are ordinary and vulgar. Do you already have a perfect candidate for your prince's consort in mind?"
How could Huang Rongyu not sense the Emperor's probing?
He would not involve his beloved in the conflicts between the royal families.
She is an eagle soaring freely in the sky; no matter how exquisite and luxurious the palace may be, it is still just a corner of the world compared to the vastness of the earth.
This prison-like life in the harem was not suitable for her.
Huang Rongyu bowed and said, "Father, Rongyu is focused on cultivation and has no time to think about romance. Moreover, at Rongyu's current age, it is still too early for him to marry and have children."
Looking into his son's earnest eyes, the Emperor sighed softly and stopped pressuring him: "Very well, you are still young, and marriage is indeed a bit premature. It was your father who did not think it through."
Huang Rongyu lowered her eyes, concealing the strange glint that flashed within them.
The Empress was surprised that Huang Rongyu had so easily put the matter of marriage aside after only exchanging a few words with the Emperor. She pursed her lips and said, "Your Majesty, the girls in the beauty register are all around the same age as Rongyu. There's no rush to arrange a marriage, but letting them get to know each other better might..."
"Rongyu has grown up; he has his own plans for these things," the Emperor said, patting the Empress's hand reassuringly.
Huang Rongyu curled the corners of his lips; it seemed that his father was still willing to stand on his side.
The Empress forced a smile, her hands clenching involuntarily beneath her phoenix robe.
The Emperor, unaware of the Empress's unusual behavior, smiled and said to Huang Rongyu, "Since Rongyu has finally returned to the palace, why don't you stay for dinner tonight? It's been a long time since my son and I have had a proper chat."
Huang Rongyu did not refuse: "Since it is what Father Emperor wishes for, then I will respectfully comply."
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Singing and dancing filled the air, and drums and music resounded.
At a royal banquet, everyone ate with their own thoughts on the matter.
The Emperor had drunk quite a bit of wine and kept talking nonsense to Huang Rongyu.
Huang Rongyu had a gentle smile on his lips, and no matter what the emperor said, he answered patiently, one sentence after another.
Sitting beside the Empress, Huang Tianqi stared expressionlessly at the Emperor and Huang Rongyu, his anger and hatred barely concealed in his eyes.
He is clearly the crown prince, so why won't the emperor even look at him?
In what way is he inferior to Huang Rongyu?!
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