Looking at Bai Yuanshan's indignant expression, Emperor Xingchang felt both angry and helpless. Didn't he share the same thoughts as Bai Yuanshan?
However, now that Feng Beichuan holds immense power, no matter how aggrieved he feels, he can only show deference to him.
Moreover, Feng Beichuan and Li Chang'an now have a close relationship. Although he has already retrieved half of the Tiger Seal, the strength of these two should not be underestimated.
If they really want to stir up some trouble, then I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it.
"It's alright, Your Majesty, you can rest assured. The selection of concubines will proceed as planned. Tomorrow morning at court, this old minister will have a way to make that fellow agree whether he likes it or not."
After saying that, a sinister smile appeared on Bai Yuanshan's old face.
After leaving the Imperial Study, Bai Yuanshan hurriedly returned to the Prime Minister's residence in his carriage.
Meanwhile, the scouts sent to investigate immediately reported to Feng Beichuan that Emperor Xingchang had urgently summoned Bai Yuanshan.
There was a crisp snap.
The gold-painted inkstone brush in Feng Beichuan's hand was broken in two.
Just as I expected, this was another trick played by those two old foxes.
Although Feng Beichuan didn't know why they suddenly wanted to choose a concubine for him, based on his understanding of the two men, he knew that they must have ill intentions.
Seeing the ink stains now scattered across the once pristine Xuan paper, the gloom in Feng Beichuan's eyes grew ever stronger.
This is absolutely outrageous!
These two old geezers are even trying to meddle in our own private affairs now!
At this time, Bai Yuanshan had already arrived at the Prime Minister's residence.
After getting off the car, he hurriedly went to his study and then had someone call Bai Ruohan over.
Not long after, there was a knock on the study door.
Bai Ruohan pushed open the door and entered, then gently closed it before walking up to Bai Yuanshan and bowing slightly. She spoke softly, "I wonder what brings Father here so suddenly?"
Seeing the refined demeanor of Bai Ruohan as she moved with every gesture, Bai Yuanshan nodded in satisfaction, then smiled and said, "Han'er, do you still remember what I told you before?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruohan's heart skipped a beat, and then she looked up with a hint of surprise and asked, "Father, could it be that the selection of concubines has already been decided?"
Bai Yuanshan nodded upon hearing this, and then said meaningfully, "I wonder if our Han'er is ready?"
Although she was overjoyed at this moment, Bai Ruohan still maintained the demeanor befitting the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family.
She tried her best to suppress her excitement, and then said, "Yes, daughter will certainly live up to father's expectations!"
Although she was trying her best to control her emotions, Bai Ruohan's voice still trembled slightly when she said this.
Her hand, hidden in her sleeve, was tightly gripping the silk handkerchief, her palm already damp with sweat.
"Good! Father also believes that our Han'er will definitely become the best among all the young ladies..."
Bai Yuanshan laughed heartily, then reached out and touched the beard on his chin, his face full of joy.
At this moment, Feng Beichuan felt extremely frustrated, and naturally he would resist to the end in the face of such a situation.
But putting aside all these messy political conspiracies, isn't he also at the age where he should be getting married and having children?
However, the person he wanted to spend his life with made him feel very insecure, and he didn't even dare to dream about those unattainable things.
Simply because that person was her.
“Hoo... Li, Chang, An, Li Chang'an…”
Feng Beichuan let out a heavy sigh, then picked up an ivory-white brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote those three words, each as heavy as a thousand pieces of gold, on the rice paper with a flourish.
"Achoo!"
Just then, Li Chang'an, who was sitting on the edge of the bed reading a book, suddenly sneezed.
She couldn't help but reach up and rub her nose, her brows furrowing slightly.
Could it be that the window was open and he caught a chill?
Li Chang'an then raised her hand to close the window, but at that moment, she suddenly saw a small, leaping figure.
Li Chang'an's heart skipped a beat, and then he stared intently at the small figure, a look of surprise appearing on his face.
"Yu Bao? What brings you here..."
Before Li Chang'an could finish speaking, Qin Yubao excitedly went over and hugged her tightly.
Feeling the small, soft body in his arms, Li Chang'an suddenly felt a warmth in his heart, and a bright smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
This child is now actually willing to be close to me.
Perhaps this is the power of a long-lasting, subtle affection and its gradual, imperceptible influence.
Although Qin Yubao had previously treated his sister-in-law very badly because he had heard Qin Xiashi and the wet nurse's criticisms of Li Chang'an behind her back.
However, after spending so much time together, Qin Yubao discovered that Li Chang'an didn't seem to be as bad as they said.
Perhaps I have a bad temper sometimes.
It can be a little scary at times.
But didn't she also show care and love for herself in every way?
Although Qin Xia often talked about how terrible and wicked Li Chang'an was, little Qin Yubao had made her own judgment about this person.
Actually, this woman looks quite pretty when she smiles; at least even a child like him feels a sense of warmth towards her.
"What are you daydreaming about, kid?"
As he spoke, Li Chang'an reached out and gently rubbed Qin Yubao's head, a faint smile always on his lips.
Although she usually appears cold and indifferent, she can easily touch the softest part of her heart when she is around children.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yubao was slightly taken aback, then said mysteriously to Li Chang'an, "I'd like to see you wield that silver spear, is that alright? It's the one you promised me last time..."
As she spoke, a faint blush appeared on the child's face.
Perhaps this is just a boy's nature. Although he is only three years old, Qin Yubao has developed a strong interest in martial arts and weapons.
Ever since Qin Yubao saw the silver spear that Li Chang'an brought back, he has been thinking about it constantly. So now that he has the opportunity, he came over to see it for himself.
Seeing that the little guy was actually embarrassed, Li Chang'an's smile deepened.
"Oh, so that's what you were thinking about? Tell me honestly, did you sneak out again?"
A sly smile flashed in Li Chang'an's eyes.
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