Seeing that Xie Yunci's face was already somewhat unhappy, Saihan bowed and retreated. This was enough. She had a tribe behind her and could not be too willful. This was already the limit.
Bai Shuran stared blankly at Chen Li and Pei Yu walking forward side by side, feeling empty in his heart. He looked at Chen Li with a gaze that seemed to want to stare a hole in her.
This is a common girl. What kind of ability does she have to make Pei Yu fall in love with her?
Bai Shuran looked at his father beside him, knowing very well what his reputation would become after tonight.
"Father, I beg you for a favor."
Father Bai had a somewhat unhappy look on his face, but since his second daughter had been raised with love and care since she was a child, and Mrs. Bai beside him had a distressed look on her face, so he nodded.
"you say."
Bai Shuran curled her lips slightly, "My daughter was reckless tonight and brought shame to my father. I also know that my reputation will be ruined. Therefore, my daughter wants to be the concubine of King Jingnan."
"you……"
Father Bai was very angry when he heard this. How could his legitimate daughter be a concubine?
Bai Shuran had a sarcastic smile on his face, "Father, if this is the case, the reputation of the Bai Mansion can still be saved a little, but can my daughter still find such a good marriage in the future?"
“But you!”
"Father, now that we've arrived at this place, in front of everyone, how can a commoner like me still stop Prince Jingnan from having a concubine?"
"That's jealousy. She'll agree with what kind of image she has in everyone's mind."
After listening to it, he nodded thoughtfully. He felt that his second daughter's analysis was very reasonable. She was just a commoner girl and knew nothing.
If her daughter could become a concubine, then she would have the final say in entering the palace in the future. This way, she could make up for her reluctance to become a concubine.
"I, as a father, would never do such a thing, Shu Ran. You have to go on this matter alone. Do you understand?"
Hearing this, Bai Shuran's eyes flashed with sarcasm, "My daughter understands."
Seeing that no one was interrupting him, Xie Yunci said, "Today is my birthday, and the army has returned to the capital. Prince Jingnan has made great contributions in quelling the war, and his marriage has always been a concern of mine. Tomorrow, I will grant Prince Jingnan a marriage."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The ministers below said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Anyway, as long as they are happy at night, they can say anything.
Bai Shuran ran out, bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, since this is the case, I also like the prince. I know I cannot become the Princess of Jingnan, but I am willing to be a concubine. I hope Your Majesty will agree to this."
Xie Yunci was somewhat tempted, and looked at the imperial concubine beside him. Seeing that she frowned slightly and stared blankly at the bottom, he gave up his idea.
"Prince Jingnan, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I am also willing to be your concubine."
Princess Saihan hurried out from the banquet, the veil on her face had been taken off, revealing her deep and three-dimensional facial features, especially her eyes, which were deep and bright, and it was easy to be attracted by her eyes.
Her three-dimensional facial features, hot body and straightforward personality changed the opinions of many men present.
Xie Yunci looked at Pei Yu, his eyes full of smiles, "What do you think, Pei Aiqing?"
Pei Yu knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid that I will disappoint the two girls. I have promised Ah Li that she will be my only lover in this life and I will never take a concubine."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall suddenly became noisy, as if a pot of boiling water had been poured in it.
Especially the ladies and young ladies, all of them couldn't believe it, and their eyes looking at Chen Li were particularly fiery, wanting to see what charm she had that was worthy of such a promise from a prince.
The men in the hall looked at Pei Yu in disbelief. It was fine to say this in private, but now that he was saying it in front of the emperor, there would really be only one person left. Otherwise, it would be deceiving the emperor.
Imperial Concubine Bai Shuyi was also very surprised. She didn't expect that the Prince of Jingnan, who was so rebellious in his youth, would be so affectionate now.
Xie Yunci sat up slightly, "Pei Aiqing, do you know what you are talking about?"
Pei Yu: "I understand, and I hope the emperor will grant my wish."
His action was not entirely reckless. As a prince, it was inevitable that people would sometimes force him to have concubines and singing girls. It was easy to refuse other people's concubines, but it was difficult to refuse the one given by the emperor.
Therefore, he was also cutting off the escape route for the emperor and other members of the royal family so that he would not have any worries.
Xie Yunci pondered for two breaths, then said with a smile: "Since you are so affectionate, I can't let you break your promise to Miss Shen."
"Miss Bai Er, Princess Saihan, you have seen that Pei Aiqing already has a fiancée, and I have also helped him. Okay, you can leave now."
Princess Saihan knew there was no hope, so she retreated decisively. Bai Shuran looked distraught, and she turned sideways and stared blankly at the two people beside her.
I already have someone I love, and she is the only one in my life!
He doesn't even give himself this little hope, haha!
Noticing many eyes on her, she took a deep breath. Even though she had made so many jokes, she had to continue walking with dignity.
"Shen Li."
"I am here."
Xie Yunci looked into the hall and asked, "Where is Lu Jing, the richest man in Jiangnan?"
"The common people are here."
Lu Jing's voice came from the back of the hall. Because he was a businessman, he could only sit at the back.
It didn't take long before he reached the front of the hall and stood behind Chen Li and Pei Yu.
"I, Lu Jing, pay my respects to His Majesty."
"rise."
Xie Yunci stood up and took a few steps forward, revealing his figure to all the officials.
"Chen Li, Lu Jing, the map you two contributed is of great benefit to Northern Yan. I will grant you any reward you desire."
Chen Li: "Your Majesty, I have no other requests."
Lu Jing: "Your Majesty, I, a humble commoner, have no requests. I only wish that Northern Yan prospers and its people live and work in peace and contentment."
"good."
Hearing them both say this, regardless of whether it was true or not, Xie Yunci was very happy.
"You are so rich, I cannot but reward you less, otherwise I will only disappoint the meritorious officials."
"This achievement is due to you two, so I will confer the title of Hui'an County Lady on Chen Li, award her with a County Lady's Mansion, five hundred taels of gold, one thousand taels of silver, and six pieces of palace silk..."
"Huian thanks the emperor very much. Long live the emperor."
"Please don't be so polite, Princess Hui'an. Please stand up."
Xie Yunci looked at Lu Jing again, "Lu Jing, I will confer upon you the title of Imperial Merchant."
Just this one sentence made Lu Jing's wish come true. He wanted to climb up the social ladder, but the highest position for a businessman was the imperial merchant. However, it was not easy to be an imperial merchant, and he needed to have a background. Now, he had done it.
"I bow to thank the emperor."
"Well, everyone, please withdraw. Pei Aiqing, the imperial decree granting your marriage to the Princess of Hui'an will be delivered to your residence tomorrow."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am not anxious. Your Majesty always keeps his word. Once you have agreed, you will not go back on your word."
Xie Yunci: If he hadn’t said the latter sentence, he would have really believed it. He really believed his lies.
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