Chapter 770: He just wants to cling to the imperial power and seek family interests.
Yang Sulan mentioned that she wanted to find someone for Qi Mingjing as soon as possible, and Qi Mingjing took the opportunity to express his feelings for Chang Fang.
So when Qi Dong saw Chang Fang again and said some polite words, Yang Sulan immediately pinched Qi Dong behind his back.
Qi Dong grimaced in pain for a moment, then stepped aside with a silly smile.
"Good boy." Yang Sulan stepped forward and held Chang Fang's hand affectionately, and solemnly handed the gift box that had been prepared long ago to Chang Fang.
"We are very pleased that Jing'er still recognizes us as his parents. If we had known that Jing'er was in love with Miss Chang, we hope Miss Chang will not dislike our Jing'er."
Chang Fang took the gift box in a daze and replied mechanically: "I don't mind... I don't mind..."
"Your uncle and I have already prepared things for our future daughter-in-law, but in the future... As the ruler and mother of a country, I think she will not lack..."
As Yang Sulan spoke, her eyes suddenly became red.
Chang Fang reacted and quickly grabbed Yang Sulan's hand, saying seriously: "Aunt, I will have a lot in the future, but what you and uncle give me is unique.
Just like even if Ming Jing becomes the emperor, it cannot change the fact that he is your child! ”
These words touched the hearts of the two elders. The Qi family felt that with such a queen, not only would Qi Mingjing be happy and content, but the people of Northern Qi would also feel a lot more relaxed in the future.
Qi Mingjing was so moved that he blushed and walked closer to Chang Fang. When no one was paying attention, he hooked her little finger. The moment their fingertips touched, a heavy cough was suddenly heard outside the hall.
The old tutor had returned at some point and was now standing at the entrance of the palace, looking at the scene with a slightly complicated look.
When he saw Qi Mingjing's little gesture towards Chang Fang, a glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that the two were lovers!
"It's great to be young." Chen Huai sighed and bowed to Qi Mingjing first.
"I wonder what the Master wants? Come in and talk first!"
Chen Huai stood outside the palace gate and opened his mouth, his fingers unconsciously stroking the jade pendant on his waist, his brows furrowed.
He glanced at Chang Fang, took a deep breath, and walked into the hall.
"Your Majesty." Shen Huai bowed, his voice a little tense.
Qi Mingjing was talking and laughing with Chang Fang in a low voice. He looked up when he heard the words, with a smile still between his eyebrows: "Master Shen, just say it directly if you have anything to say!"
His deep gaze lingered for a moment on the clasped hands of Qi Mingjing and Chang Fang.
He cleared his throat and said with a stiff face: "I just remembered that according to the ancestral system, a selection should be held after the new emperor ascends the throne to enrich the harem..."
Before he finished speaking, Qi Mingjing's smile disappeared and his brows furrowed slightly.
Chang Fang's fingers trembled slightly in his palm, and then she tried to pull them back, but he held them firmly.
"Talent show?" Qi Mingjing's voice turned cold.
Shen Huai's forehead was covered with sweat: "Yes, the concubines of the previous emperor have been sent to the nunnery, so the harem is naturally empty.
At the palace banquet after the coronation ceremony, girls of appropriate age from each family will perform for His Majesty to choose from. This is... this is a custom throughout the dynasties. ”
There was silence in the hall for a moment. Chang Fang lowered her head, her lips pressed into a straight line, and her long eyelashes cast a shadow on her face.
She suddenly realized that the man in front of her who was so gentle to her was the emperor of Northern Qi.
Ran Qingxuan looked at Chang Fang with some worry, then turned to look at Qi Mingjing, his eyes seemed to say that if he dared to agree...
Qi Mingjing’s mind was on Chang Fang, and he sensed her uneasiness, so he held her hand tighter in front of Shen Huai and Chang Fang’s adoptive parents.
"I don't know how to select a beauty!" he said firmly, his eyes sharp.
"The only person I want to marry is Fangfang!"
Chen Huai raised his head and met Qi Mingjing's unquestionable gaze, and his heart was shocked.
The determination in the young emperor's brow made him realize that there might be no turning back.
"I... understand. I'll take my leave!" Shen Huai bowed deeply and left the hall.
He couldn't do anything about Qi Mingjing not planning to take a concubine, but it was his duty to mention it...
Three days later, the coronation ceremony was held as scheduled. When the ceremonial officer loudly announced "the daughter of Chang will be crowned queen", the whole court was in an uproar.
Those ministers who had originally planned to send their daughters into the palace looked at each other in bewilderment, and discussions surged like a tide.
"Isn't it a bit strange that our Majesty has been crowned the Queen at the same time as he ascended the throne?"
"What is the origin of this Chang family girl?"
"I heard she's just a commoner girl with no background to speak of."
"Your Majesty has also returned from the common people. Could it be that he has been bewitched?"
At the palace banquet, there were sounds of stringed instruments and clinking of glasses.
The daughters and granddaughters of several ministers took turns to play the piano, paint, or dance, their eyes full of anticipation.
Qi Mingjing, who was sitting on the dragon throne, had a calm expression on his face, his eyes only following Chang Fang, who was wearing a phoenix robe beside him.
Some people were already getting ready to make a move. Seeing this, the Minister of War Qin Yi stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, the royal family's heirs are related to the foundation of the country. Selecting concubines is the law of our ancestors. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."
"I second the motion!"
"I also think..."
Someone spoke, and voices of agreement came one after another. The two elders of the Qi family wanted to speak, but they knew that their identities made them a little embarrassed.
But Chang Fang suddenly stopped smiling and clenched her sleeves, her knuckles turning white.
She glanced at Qi Mingjing and saw that his face was gloomy and there seemed to be a storm brewing in his eyes.
Suddenly, Qi Mingjing stood up and pulled Chang Fang up. The emperor's pressure instantly enveloped the whole place, and the hall, which was noisy just now, suddenly became silent.
"Continue the offspring?" Qi Mingjing sneered, his voice as cold as ice.
"What are you all planning, my dear ministers? Don't you think I don't know?"
His eyes were like knives, sweeping across every minister present: "In the past, sending daughters to the palace was just an attempt to cling to the imperial power and seek family interests."
"But remember..."
He suddenly raised his voice: "No matter how great the benefit is, can it be greater than the imperial power in my hands?"
Qin Yi's face turned pale and he staggered back two steps.
Qi Mingjing held Chang Fang's hand and raised it to his chest: "I have made it very clear today. I only have one queen, and there will only be one concubine in my harem!"
"So, who among you has any objection?"
You could hear a pin drop in the hall. Tears welled up in Chang Fang's eyes. She held Qi Mingjing's hand and straightened her back.
Just then, a chuckle was heard from the table. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Ran Qingxuan leaning lazily beside the table, playing with a long metal cylinder in his hand.
"Minister Qin is so concerned about the royal heirs, why not pay attention to the safety of the border first?"
Ran Qingxuan said casually, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle: "In the battle of Huluguan, 3,000 soldiers resisted 50,000 foreign invaders. What do you people sitting in the court and talking about it think you relied on?"
"I rely on the thunder in my hand, as well as the bodies and brave and fearless spirit of the soldiers at the border!"
She threw it lightly, and the metal cylinder drew an arc in the air and fell steadily back into her palm.
Little did they know that when Zhenbei Hou and Chang Hu saw this scene, their scalps tightened and they almost rushed over to reach out to take it.
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