The emperor was busy reviewing memorials, so Su Mingfeng dared not ask any further questions and could only take her leave.
When he had some free time later, Hongli told Yushan about the matter. Yushan was secretly relieved. It seemed that her words had worked. Su Tang really did not want her husband to take a concubine. Hongli should have nothing to say now.
So Su Yushan pressed her advantage and gently advised:
“Since Tang’er is unwilling, let’s not force her. Even if she becomes the primary wife and has a noble status, so what? There will be new people entering the family. You will say that this is the rule and I cannot interfere with my son’s affairs. Tang’er will definitely be sad and upset. I don’t want my niece to suffer like that.”
"My original intention was also for the benefit of your Su family. Since Su Tang has no such intention, then so be it! I will arrange another noble family for her."
"We still have to arrange a marriage?" Su Yushan sighed helplessly and suggested, "Then why not just remove her nameplate? She can then marry freely without any constraints."
Neither Su Mingfeng nor Yu Shan were people who cared about power. While others were hoping for the emperor to bestow a marriage upon them, they were indifferent. Hongli shook his head and sighed with a smile.
"Alright then! I'll listen to you. But outsiders think that the girls who pass the second round of selection are better, and even if they don't make it in the end, they'll still be eager to marry them. In order to give her a better choice, we'll wait until the second round of selection before rejecting her."
Yu Shan did not do as Hongli wished, but he still thought of her niece. Such kindness was rare, and she thanked him with a smile, feeling grateful.
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty."
He couldn't bear the title of "Your Majesty." Before her, he was merely a man; where did he get the imperial authority? "You always defy me; when have you ever truly treated me as Your Majesty?"
"Yes!" Su Yushan's watery eyes sparkled, her voice soft and gentle, her eyes lowered as she chuckled, "When we're in the tent, you are my emperor!"
Her bright eyes were full of reverence, which pleased Hongli greatly, but also made him slightly dissatisfied. "Is it only in the tent that I can make you submit?"
Noticing his displeasure, Su Yushan immediately changed her tune and began to praise him, "Actually, I also admire your serious and focused demeanor when you handle official business."
She's getting sweeter and sweeter, and she's learned how to coax people.
He gently lifted his finger and grasped her chin, his gaze fixed on her with a lingering sweetness, his voice becoming low and husky, "It seems I performed well, at least to your satisfaction. But pride is the worst thing a person can do. Tonight I must continue my efforts and strive to perform even better..."
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