Chapter 267: Becoming a Concubine to the Emperor

Lu Minghui observed the expression of the wife of Marquis Yongning and felt confused and uncertain.

Is this crazy?

Since hypocritical confessions are useless, the only option is to unite against the common enemy.

"Mother, Lu Mingchao is really hateful!"

"Lord Lerong is really arrogant and domineering!"

Madam Yongning loosened her grip slightly and asked, "Anything else?"

"Father, father seems to treat mother a little..." Lu Minghui did not dare to say it out loud.

The wife of the Marquis of Yongning asked, "Unfeeling?"

"You're right."

"After this incident, you should know which is more important, power or love."

"You are obsessed with marrying Gu Huai, but Gu Huai refuses again and again."

"Gu Huai is so arrogant not only because he hates you, but also because the power of the Yongning Marquis's Mansion is not as great as that of the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion."

"So, Gu Huai has the confidence to make trouble."

"But with an imperial decree, Gu Huai had no choice but to marry her."

"Similarly, Lu Mingchao returned to Beijing in a dignified manner because the second Miss Ming found the Lord of Lerong County as his backer."

"The reason why Lady Lerong dared to speak so arrogantly in front of your father and use violence and torture at will is not because she is so talented and beautiful, but because Princess Yongming is behind her."

"Princess Yongming has lived through four dynasties, and she is imbued with the aura of imperial power."

"Imperial power is the greatest power in the world."

"All under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the land are his subjects."

"Gu Huai, who is high above everyone else, is insignificant in front of the imperial power."

Lu Minghui was confused when she heard this.

Imperial power?

What does it have to do with her?

In her opinion, her mother was really driven crazy.

The wife of Marquis Yongning saw through the ignorance and stupidity in Lu Minghui's eyes and was so angry that she had a heart attack.

She spoke with such great momentum, but Lu Minghui was not affected at all.

"Minghui, do you want the power to trample Lu Mingchao and Gu Huai under your feet, or do you want to marry Gu Huai while being ridiculed and criticized?"

"After marriage, I have neither the love of my husband nor the respect of my servants."

Lu Minghui stammered and reminded, "Mother, I was trying so hard to marry Gu Huai..."

What I mean is, mother, please wake up.

She can't even get close to Gu Huai, yet she still dreams of stepping on Gu Huai and Lu Mingchao?

If she had such ability, she wouldn't have to vent her anger on the maids.

"Minghui."

Madam Yongning raised her hand to gather Lu Minghui's scattered hair behind her, and pressed her red and swollen cheeks with her fingertips. "Mother will tell you the truth. In all likelihood, you will not be able to marry Gu Huai."

"If you really can't bear to leave Gu Huai, your mother will risk her old reputation and try her best to ask for the status of a concubine for you."

"You must not wear red. I will quietly carry you to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion in a small sedan chair."

Lu Minghui blurted out, "Mother, I don't want to be a concubine."

She doesn't want to be a concubine!

In his previous life, Lu Mingchao and Gu Huai were able to be a couple for the rest of their lives.

Why can't she even keep her position as the first wife?

Could it be that God had mercy on her and reborn her just to be someone's concubine?

Madam Yongning slowed down her voice and said, "Mother doesn't want you to be her concubine either."

"But your father is wavering and no longer fully supports you. At the same time, Gu Huai is indifferent to you and will definitely add insult to injury."

"In the court, Ming Yushi is upright and tough. He will definitely use this incident as an excuse to impeach your father for not bringing up his daughter properly."

"If we bring this up before His Majesty, the imperial decree may be changed."

"Minghui, you have to think clearly. Are you insisting on marrying Gu Huai because of him as a person, or because of the wealth and glory that he can bring you?"

"What's the difference?" Lu Minghui whispered.

Madam Yongning cut the nails and cut the iron. "Yes."

"Gu Huai is not the only one who can bring you glory and wealth."

Lu Minghui was shocked.

Suddenly, it was as if a heart-shaking thunderbolt broke through the sky and descended from the nine heavens, with light spreading everywhere, instantly dispersing the heavy fog that shrouded her eyes, making everything clear and bright.

She was obsessed with Yu Gu Huai, mostly because the most noble person she had ever seen in her previous life was Gu Huai, and a small part because she was jealous of Lu Mingchao who had usurped her throne.

"Mother, is there anyone who can give me greater glory and wealth?"

There was an irrepressible beat of the heart in Lu Minghui's voice.

The wife of the Marquis of Yongning nodded, stood up and walked to the eaves to look around, then she closed the doors and windows tightly and whispered, "Minghui, instead of being a concubine to Gu Huai, you might as well be a concubine to the most noble man in the world."

Lu Minghui's pupils shrank, and the excitement in her heart was dispelled by fear.

Isn’t the most honorable person in the world Your Majesty?

Is this too old?

She doesn't want to marry an old man.

The wife of the Marquis of Yongning said solemnly, "Your Majesty is in the prime of life, with a majestic bearing, awe-inspiring demeanor, and commanding the people."

"Minghui, His Majesty still has few children, this is your chance."

"If you can give birth to a prince for His Majesty, with your status as the daughter of a marquis, you will definitely be able to occupy a place in the harem, at least one of the four concubines, and your position will be stable and unshakable."

"All the criticisms and stigma of the past, or the gossips of others, will become nothingness and disappear in the wind on the day you are honored and favored, and no one will dare to mention them again."

"When the time comes, whether it's Gu Huai, Lu Mingchao, or even your father, they will all bow to you to show respect when they see you."

"The most popular concubine in the palace, Concubine Chu, is about your age, only 28 years old. Because of her favor, the Chu family of Ningcheng, a small wealthy family, has also become popular."

"Minghui, think carefully, does what mother said make sense?"

Lu Minghui's little heart was beating wildly.

She had never seen the world, so how could she resist the big, perfumed, nose-blowing cake painted by the Marquis's wife?

"Mother, His Majesty will not mind my reputation?"

The wife of Marquis Yongning curled the corners of her lips and smiled in an unfathomable manner.

"Your Majesty is so busy that I forget things."

"Besides, fame is only temporary."

"As the saying goes, there is always something hateful about a pitiful person, and similarly, there is always something pitiful about a hateful person."

"As long as you strike the right balance, you may survive tonight."

Lu Minghui's little face wrinkled into a ball.

She could hear, but she couldn't understand.

"Can you please be more straightforward, mother?"

The wife of Marquis Yongning's breathing paused.

She doesn't have a face as beautiful as peach blossoms, but she has a stupid brain that's gone nowhere.

Forget it, what if the far-sighted Majesty has a special liking for idiots?

"No excuses, no quibbling."

"To be honest, I grew up in the countryside and just returned to the mansion. I was inferior, timid, young and ignorant. I was instigated by the evil slaves and made a big mistake."

"From now on, I will do my best to make up for all my mistakes."

"In addition to paying compensation and supporting his parents, she voluntarily terminated her engagement with Gu Huai and entered Chengchan Temple to practice Buddhism."

"The ancient Buddha with green lamps recites scriptures and prays for blessings day and night, repenting and atonement."

"When will the victims' families forgive us and leave the temple?"

"Everyone makes mistakes when they are young and frivolous. It is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them."

"People in the world pity the weak and are more willing to encourage those who do evil to do good."

Lu Minghui subconsciously retorted, "Mother, if the parents of those people don't forgive me for ten or eight years, then won't I have to practice in Chengchan Temple for ten or eight years?"

"Then I'll be an old spinster."

Well, there is a possibility that your majesty will crash.

"Minghui, the general election will be held on August 11 this year."

"All those who are thirteen years old or older and unengaged are eligible for the election."

"How can the wishes of the common people compete with the decree of His Majesty?"

"What you need to do is to convince the world that you are sincere in repenting within these 100 days."

Daughters are favored by God.