The emperor was slightly surprised and subconsciously looked at Ye Xingchen's abdomen.
Yes, it is impossible for him and Xingchen to be together in this life, but their children can be together. Why didn't he think of it?
In this way, can I make up for my regrets?
The more the emperor thought about it, the more he thought it was feasible: "This is a good idea. My harem has been empty for a long time. It is indeed time to add new people."
"It would be best if Your Majesty could think this way." Ye Xingchen replied.
As smart as she was, she naturally knew that the emperor had been reluctant to take a concubine because of her, so Ye Xingchen said this deliberately.
After all, the emperor's offspring concerns the entire Cangyue Kingdom, and Ye Xingchen also hopes that he can let it go.
Su Qianmian on the side was a little surprised. He didn't expect Ye Xingchen to make such a proposal. He suddenly thought to himself whether he should also get married.
The regent was a little surprised when he saw the emperor agreed, but it was also reasonable.
"Your Majesty's decision is a blessing for the Cangyue Kingdom." Cang Boyi said.
"Uncle Huang is right."
Cang Boyi looked at Su Qianmian again: "Lord Su is already an adult, it's time to consider marriage. Your Majesty can't just care about yourself and ignore your subjects."
The implication was that the emperor should grant Su Qianmian a marriage.
Su Qianmian's face froze. The Regent was indeed a sinister person. He was shot even though he didn't say anything. So Su Qianmian retorted without any hesitation.
"Don't worry about my affairs, Regent. Just take care of the people you need to take care of."
Cang Boyi raised his eyebrows, stretched out his hand and hugged Ye Xingchen into his arms: "Master Su is right, I will naturally take good care of the princess."
Ye Xingchen felt Cang Boyi's hand on his shoulder and curled his lips speechlessly. This guy is really a jealous person.
"Lord Su, if you need any help, just let me know." Ye Xingchen said generously.
"Thank you very much."
The few of them chatted for a while. After all, Ye Xingchen was in her advanced stage of pregnancy and was easily tired and sleepy, so Cang Boyi took Ye Xingchen back home directly.
The emperor did not stay long and went straight back to the palace to see the empress dowager.
The empress dowager was a little surprised when she heard that the emperor was coming. After all, the emperor hadn't visited her for several months since the incident with Nangong Wei.
"Your son greets your mother," said the emperor.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to be so polite. Let me see you. You look good. It seems that your health has recovered well during this period. I will be relieved then." The empress dowager said happily.
"Mother, I came here today hoping that you would help me choose a concubine." The emperor said straight to the point.
The Queen Mother was shocked: "Emperor, are you serious? Do you really want to choose a concubine? I have told you several times before, but you never agreed."
The emperor looked a little embarrassed: "When I first ascended the throne, I felt that the throne was not yet stable, and there were so many things in the court waiting for me to deal with, so I had no time to take care of it.
Today, outside the palace, I met the Emperor's uncle and Xingchen. Xingchen is seven months pregnant and will give birth soon. So I thought, maybe I can have a baby marriage with the Emperor's uncle's child."
The empress dowager suddenly realized, how could she not know the emperor's thoughts? The empress dowager saw clearly that he liked Ye Xingchen, but Ye Xingchen liked Cang Boyi, so the emperor had no chance at all.
Now that he has become open-minded and is willing to choose a concubine, no matter what his reason is, the Queen Mother will not interfere as long as she can have a grandson.
"Your Majesty, this idea is very good, and I agree. The Regent has always been courageous and Ye Xingchen is also capable. Their children will definitely be outstanding. I think only a prince or princess can be worthy of them." The Queen Mother agreed.
The emperor was very pleased and said, "Thank you, mother. I will take care of it."
"I'm not tired. This is my biggest wish now. But does the emperor have a suitable candidate?" The empress dowager asked tentatively.
The emperor raised his eyebrows and said, "Any woman of the right age with a clean family background and decent conduct can be selected. It's up to the Queen Mother to make the arrangements. However, Nangong Wei is not allowed to participate in the selection ."
"Okay, mother understands." The empress dowager did not dare to say more, for fear of angering the emperor.
After the emperor left, the queen mother immediately called her confidant and said, "Go to the prince's mansion in person and ask him to select a few women of appropriate age from the side branches to enter the palace."
Nangong Wei is useless, she has to choose someone else.
"yes."
The Empress Dowager issued an imperial decree that same day, requiring all ministers in the court who had daughters of marriageable age to send them to the palace for the Emperor to choose a concubine.
The news shocked the entire Cangyue Kingdom.
All the civil and military officials looked at their own daughters. Those who did not have daughters simply adopted a goddaughter and tried to find ways to send someone to the palace.
It's rare that His Majesty has thought about choosing a concubine. This is a great opportunity sent by God, so everyone should seize it.
Three days later, all the women of marriageable age were sent to the palace. They all dressed up as best as they could, praying in their hearts that the emperor would choose them.
But they never expected that the emperor did not show up at all, and it was the empress dowager who came to choose the person.
The Queen Mother selected those who were good-looking, had good figures, and were talented, and naturally the two daughters sent by the King's uncle were among them.
Five days later, the emperor appeared. He ordered all the selected beauties to be gathered together and gave orders personally.
"I will not confer any titles on you. Whoever gives birth to a son first will be promoted to the third rank, and whoever gives birth to a princess will be promoted to the second rank. As for whether you can get pregnant, it's up to you.
But I cannot tolerate any grain of sand in my eyes. If anyone dares to attack the heir to the throne, I will tear her into pieces, confiscate her property and exterminate her, and make her regret coming into this world!"
The voice was fierce, majestic and domineering, and left no room for doubt.
All the concubines were shocked and dared not breathe. They all secretly made up their minds to conceive a prince as soon as possible.
That night, the emperor flipped the cards and favored his concubine. His wish now was to let the concubine have a child as soon as possible so that he could arrange a marriage between the child and Ye Xingchen's child.
Two and a half months passed in a blink of an eye. One night, Ye Xingchen had just finished dinner when he suddenly felt some discomfort in his stomach. It was a dull pain, an indescribable discomfort, and something was wrong.
"Husband, I think I'm about to give birth." Ye Xingchen suddenly spoke.
Cang Boyi, who was peeling fruit for her, heard this and the lychee in his hand fell to the ground with a plop. He was extremely excited.
"Is the baby really going to be born? That's great, the day has finally come. Come quickly, invite the imperial physician, the midwife, the wet nurse, and the senior genius doctor." Cang Boyi ordered excitedly.
"Yes." Su Ruoan and Zhan Bai immediately went to invite people.
Originally these people lived in the mansion, and soon they all arrived.
The doctor went over to check immediately and said, "The princess is really about to give birth. Everyone, go and boil some water and prepare to deliver the baby."
"Yes." Everyone did their job and immediately got busy.
"Don't be afraid, Xingchen. I will be here to protect you. You can live in peace." Cang Boyi said with concern.
Ye Xingchen nodded: "Okay."