Chapter 208 Let’s Just Don’t Have Anything
The more Emperor Yuan Yong spoke, the more determined he became. "Now that I think about it, I'm actually lucky that Lan'er exposed their true colors in advance. It's better to be upset now than to be upset later! I've decided: I won't choose anyone from this year's selection of concubines!"
Just send them all away!
After saying this, Emperor Yuan Yong felt relieved.
I couldn't help but think to myself, so could it be that he had actually had this idea for a long time?
Xu Lanshan was overjoyed, but her face changed drastically, and she couldn't believe it: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, do you know what you are saying..."
Seeing Xu Lanshan's reaction, Emperor Yuan Yong, who had made up his mind, laughed instead, feeling particularly relaxed and happy. "Of course I know what you are talking about."
"But--"
"Did Lan'er get scared? Huh?"
Xu Lanshan nodded vigorously, "Your Majesty, this won't do! Your words not only scare me, but I'm afraid the Empress, the Empress Dowager, and all the concubines in the palace will be frightened by you. How can this be tolerated?"
"I've made up my mind. This is it!" Emperor Yuan Yong was incredibly resolute. He embraced Xu Lanshan, gently stroking her face with his fingertips, and said softly, "Having Lan'er is enough for me. What do I need those people for? Besides, if they were honest and well-behaved, it would be fine. But since they moved into Chuxiu Palace, how many accidents have they caused? I'm fed up with it."
He had seen quite a few at the flower viewing banquet today, but none of them had left a lasting impression on him. His heart remained calm. Thinking back, all he could think of were pairs of startlingly bright eyes. He knew in his heart that those glittering eyes were filled with a desire for power and status.
He hated those eyes.
Especially after seeing Xu Lanshan's bright yet clear eyes, he hated that even more.
Xu Lanshan remained silent, thinking, "It's always been this way. You're the only emperor in this palace, and with so many women, if you don't fight for them with all your might, you'll end up a widow." Who wouldn't be genuine? Even if they weren't, it was simply because their strength didn't allow it, and it definitely wasn't true detachment.
Maybe there are such people, but they are definitely more than one in a hundred.
"Your Majesty, I am naturally delighted to hear you say this. I also wish I were the only one by your side! But, but I am also a little afraid. If Your Majesty makes such a decision because of what happened today, others will inevitably vent their anger on me, thinking that I was the one who instigated Your Majesty! Your Majesty, I will not agree. I don't want to be blamed. I won't be able to explain myself then, and no one will listen!"
"After all, who dares to blame the emperor? Of course, I should blame you. If everyone comes to trouble me, I will be too busy to handle it. How can I have time to accompany the emperor?"
Her conversation, which was a mixture of complaining and acting coquettishly, really stumped Emperor Yuan Yong.
"What Lan'er said makes sense. Don't worry, I will handle this matter properly and will definitely not let anyone frame Lan'er!"
Emperor Yuan Yong was amused.
Xu Lanshan was relieved now and smiled: "Yes, Your Majesty, I am relieved now that you say so!"
Emperor Yuan Yong kissed her gently, leaned over and rested his forehead against hers, sighing softly and saying, "You are the only one I have, Lan'er. Don't let me down..."
Xu Lanshan hugged his neck, raised her head and kissed him, whispering softly between her lips and teeth: "I won't, Your Majesty, I definitely won't..."
The ladies kneeling in the Imperial Garden were soon escorted back to the Chuxiu Palace. Today's matter was dropped, and neither the ladies nor the concubines would be investigated or punished. This was due to Concubine Chen's plea to the Emperor.
Concubine Chen insisted that it was just an accident and she was safe and sound, so there was no need to make a big deal out of it and add to the turmoil.
The emperor was originally unwilling to forgive, but in the end he could not persuade Concubine Chen, so he had to give up.
All the concubines in the harem breathed a sigh of relief.
Even the queen and the concubine were like this.
After all, if the emperor were to investigate, the two of them would be the first to be implicated for their negligence in management.
Although they both believed that Concubine Chen had impure motives and only wanted to show her kindness and magnanimity in front of the emperor.
But at least I got some benefits!
The Queen felt particularly uncomfortable: "She is kind and generous, but as a concubine, what does she need such a reputation for virtue? Could it be that she is eyeing my position?"
Nanny Yan seemed to have heard something out of the blue. She felt angry and amused at the same time. She knew that the Empress had made Concubine Chen so angry that she had lost her mind.
Come to think of it, how much trouble has Concubine Chen caused since she became pregnant? How could the Empress not be angry?
"It's fine if the Empress just said it casually to vent her anger, but how could such a ridiculous thing be possible? Even if she dared to think about it, the Emperor is not stupid!"
The Queen herself laughed, "I was foolish!"
Nanny Yan: "It's not that the Queen is confused, it's that the Queen has been mad at people."
The Queen laughed.
Concubine Shu was also uncomfortable. "She's really good at winning people over. Ha! The child hasn't even been born yet, let alone a boy or a girl, and she's already planning this? Be careful, it might all be for nothing!"
Yingtong always tried to please Consort Shu, so she joined in the fun and mocked him, "As for future blessings, who can compare with Your Majesty? Your Majesty is sitting pretty, just watching the show. The concubines will soon be selected for the palace, and when the new brides come into the palace, how can the Emperor not be tempted by the novelty? What use will a pregnant woman like her have... After she gives birth and recovers, it's hard to say whether the Emperor will still remember her. In my opinion, this child came at the wrong time. It doesn't seem like she's been given to consolidate her favor, but rather to seek revenge!"
Concubine Shu covered her mouth with her fan and giggled, "You are becoming more and more eloquent!"
Ying Tong flattered: "I am just telling the truth."
In a blink of an eye, the day of the palace selection arrived. The Emperor, Empress, and Consort Shu were together in Fengwu Palace inspecting the selection. The Empress Dowager, who had not been in charge of affairs for a long time, also came to Fengwu Palace, clearly attaching great importance to this selection.
Xu Lanshan thought about it, and after getting the emperor's permission, she went over.
She is a noble concubine, so it is reasonable for her to attend such occasions.
But in the eyes of everyone, the imperial concubine was anxious, so she had to go there even though she was pregnant.
The Empress Dowager and the Empress were clearly very concerned about this year's selection of concubines, having carefully and attentively chosen them. However, since the Emperor was present, it was natural that he would have the final say. After all, these were his concubines to be chosen.
Emperor Yuan Yong looked indifferent, as if a little nonchalant, and no one knew what he was thinking.
However, when more than half of the people had been inspected, Emperor Yuan Yong always dismissed them all with various reasons, and did not even notice any of them.
When it comes to the selection of concubines, the emperor's opinion is naturally the most important. If the emperor doesn't like any of them, then all of them will be dismissed. After all, there are so many concubines, there will always be one that the emperor likes.
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