Chapter 319 Being an Emperor Isn't Easy
Huangfu Ruoxi thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out. It was because of this reason that she was made empress.
That seventh prince's reign as emperor was far too casual!
Isn't this just pushing yourself into a fire pit?
My mother always said that the imperial harem is a den of wolves and tigers; one wrong move and you'll be devoured without a trace...
"You...you're choosing an empress! Not a study companion! Is it really that casual?"
Is that all?
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded naturally.
"I know! It's about choosing an empress!"
My aunt once said that two people must have things to say to each other; they can't be speechless.
"If they can't even talk to each other, then they're an unhappy couple!" Emperor Xiao Wu said.
Huangfu Ruoxi thought for a moment.
That seems to make some sense, just like her parents.
Whenever my father came home, he would spend all his time talking to my mother.
It was as if the words were never-ending.
“But you are the emperor, you can’t just say that’s all you can think of!” Huangfu Ruoxi was still a little skeptical.
"It is precisely because I am the emperor that I think this way."
Think about it, in the imperial court, no one dares to tell me the truth!
I've been feeling down in court all day, and now that I'm back in the palace, it would be so frustrating if I didn't even have anyone to talk to.
My aunt said that being an emperor is not easy; one must adjust one's mindset and have someone to confide in.
I originally thought I could confide in my aunt and cousin.
But my aunt said that I must have someone by my side who I can talk to.
"I've been thinking about it, and among the women I know, besides my older and younger cousins, you're the only one," Emperor Xiao Wu explained briefly.
Huangfu Ruoxi pursed her lips, still somewhat skeptical.
"I thought it was because my father controlled the Weiyuan Army!"
Emperor Xiao Wu gave an awkward laugh.
"I don't deny that there is one reason for this, but it can only account for about 10% at most."
Ninety percent of the reason is because I enjoy talking to you.
"What? You don't want to be the Empress? Second only to the Emperor! You can do whatever you want from now on!" Emperor Xiao Wu said with a smile.
Huangfu Ruoxi snorted.
You're lying to me!
You can do whatever you want!
I don't want to do anything right now, but my mother forces me to do it!
Now that I'm in the palace as Empress, I can no longer ride horses as freely as I wanted! I can't go to the northern lands anymore either!
"What's wrong with riding a horse! I'll accompany you on rides often from now on," Emperor Xiaowu said readily.
"Then what about going to the North?" Huangfu Ruoxi pressed.
Emperor Xiao Wu thought for a moment. The northern lands were a bit far, and it definitely wouldn't be right for her to go alone...
"Um... I promise I'll take you with me when I go on my inspection tour of the north."
Huangfu Ruoxi felt a little better.
Thankfully, it wasn't the kind of situation I feared—entering the palace and never being able to leave...
Huangfu Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still a little resentful.
"Actually, I still lost out!"
"How did you lose out? What did you lose out on? Is being the Empress a loss?" Emperor Xiao Wu was a little confused.
"Of course it's a loss! It's only a loss if you become the empress!"
I used to think that if my husband disobeyed me after I got married, I could whip him.
"Now look what's happened, you're the emperor, and I..." Huangfu Ruoxi muttered softly.
Emperor Xiao Wu...
"Um... it's not good to whip people all the time!"
Can't we just talk things out?
"Being emperor is already hard enough for me. Isn't it a bit excessive to whip me on top of that?"
Huangfu Ruoxi sighed, but still asked one more question.
"Is being an emperor really that hard? Then why do so many people want to be emperor?"
"It's precisely because there are so many people who want to be emperor that the person sitting on the throne has such a hard time!"
"My aunt said that the emperor has the hardest job in the world," Emperor Xiao Wu said.
Huangfu Ruoxi thought for a moment.
That seems true; being an emperor must be quite arduous.
The late emperor toiled his whole life, only to be poisoned to death by one of his own concubines...
Having witnessed such a commotion in the palace, she knew to some extent how perilous the ascension of this young emperor had been.
"Don't worry! I'm here! I'll protect you from now on! Anyone who dares to bully you, I'll whip them." Huangfu Ruoxi suddenly said.
Emperor Xiao Wu was taken aback.
You're protecting me?
"I'm serious! I really can protect you."
Think about it, my father is the Duke of Changsheng, and he now commands the Weiyuan Army.
Anyone who dares to rebel against you will be dealt with by my father.
My third brother is now in charge of the Imperial Guard. Your safety is in his hands; no one will be able to harm you.
In the imperial court...
Forget it, I can't help you with matters of the court. My family are all military officers, and most of them are stationed in the north.
You'd better be careful in court!
Or you could ask your maternal grandfather or others for help.
"No matter what, with so many of us working hard, we certainly won't let you have too much of a hard time being emperor!" Huangfu Ruoxi said earnestly.
Emperor Xiao Wu really didn't expect Huangfu Ruoxi to say that.
He thought for a while before nodding and saying, "Alright! From now on, you will protect me!"
"Of course, I will protect you in the harem too!"
Huangfu Ruoxi smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, entering the palace doesn't seem to be a very difficult thing.
Just figure out your place...
However, there is one good thing about being an empress.
At least she no longer has to kneel and bow to Xu Roujia.
Although she didn't dislike Xu Roujia, she couldn't say she liked her that much either.
That person is too cunning; they often only say half of what they mean and then leave others to guess.
Everyone's so busy, who has time to guess what you're trying to say...?
After the conversation was over, Emperor Xiaowu took Huangfu Ruoxi for a run in the suburbs.
Then one returned to the palace, and the other returned to his residence.
However, after Huangfu Ruoxi returned to the manor, she became much more serious about learning the rules.
Lady Huangfu found it strange; hadn't she been quite resistant before? How could she have changed her mind so suddenly?
"Now that I'm in the palace, I can't always rely on others to protect me. While protecting myself, I also need to protect others."
Mother, don't worry! It's just going to the palace, isn't it?
"It's not like it's a den of wolves or a tiger's den! Anyway, I can't marry anyone else, so why not go to the palace?" Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Lady Huangfu breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as she doesn't resist, that's fine. If she does resist, she will really find a way to prevent her daughter from entering the palace.
Is he faking illness or feigning death?
Either way is fine! Just run north, and all the trouble will be over...
......
With the selection of Empress and Imperial Concubine for Emperor Xiaowu finalized, the court breathed a sigh of relief.
Just three days after the two imperial edicts were issued, Prime Minister Xu resigned at the court assembly, saying he was unwell and needed to go home to recuperate...
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