After I traveled through the book, I was spoiled by five little villains

Qin Yaoguang's eyes were red, and she whispered, "It was all good originally, who knew people's hearts would change so easily?"

"My lady, please don't ask anymore..."

She looked like she was completely hurt by love, but she didn't want to reveal her wounds in front of others.

Her words touched Empress Xie's true feelings.

It is said that people's hearts are fickle, but why is it that when it comes to her, the emperor's heart has never changed for her?

Empress Xie was a very intelligent and sensitive woman. She knew very well how the emperor felt about her, and she couldn't even deceive herself.

After hearing what Qin Yaoguang said, she wondered in confusion: Did she want true love that could change at a moment's notice, or did she want to be like now, never having received it and not having to talk about the pain of losing it?

The emperor, however, did not share her sadness about the passing of time.

Seeing that his sister was sad, he cheerfully suggested: "It's okay, it's not a big deal. Sister, I'll build a palace for you and keep a group of concubines, okay?"

In his opinion, he had three thousand beauties in his harem to choose from, so it didn't matter whether it changed or not.

If you lose a prince consort, you can fill the gap with enough men.

I guess, soon I won’t be sad about this matter anymore!

He stretched out his fingers excitedly and began to count: "Sister, are eight or nine enough? I think it's still a little short. How about issuing an order and letting the palace choose a concubine for you?"

As he spoke, he looked at Queen Xie with excitement and said, "I think this important task should be handed over to the Queen."

"If the Queen can select concubines for me, she can also select male concubines for my sister."

The emperor looked at Qin Yaoguang and asked, "Sister, if you have any requests, just tell the queen."

The corners of Empress Xie's mouth twitched uncontrollably, and she didn't know what expression to make.

Are you saying that the emperor's behavior is ridiculous?

It is indeed not a big deal for a princess to keep a lover, as there are precedents in every dynasty.

Empress Xie even knew that the emperor entrusted her with this matter, which he considered to be very important, because he trusted her ability.

However, keeping a lover is not something that can be publicized.

It's so embarrassing to let her, the Empress of the Central Palace, take care of it!

Qin Yaoguang's spirits perked up, and she seemed to be moved by the emperor's proposal. She looked at Empress Xie hopefully, "Empress, is this really possible?"

Empress Xie was in a difficult situation at the moment, so she forced herself to say, "The emperor has spoken, so of course there is no problem."

"Then please, Madam."

She lowered her eyes slightly, pinched her silk handkerchief and said, "I don't have any requirements, but the age must be appropriate, right?"

The emperor nodded repeatedly.

So, Qin Yaoguang began to count on his fingers: "A young man in his twenties, with good looks and excellent learning, who can discuss poetry and songs with me, and can paint and play the piano."

As Empress Xie's eyes widened, she continued, "You can't be a weak scholar. I don't need to be brave enough to stand alone against a strong enemy. At least you should be able to shoot arrows with a bow, ride a horse and release eagles, and know how to change formations."

Even the emperor was stunned by what he heard.

"Emperor, imperial sister..."

He swallowed his saliva and asked cautiously, "Are your standards for selecting male concubines stricter than my standards for selecting concubines?"

When he was selecting concubines, his abilities in music, chess, calligraphy and painting were secondary. The most important thing was actually one thing - outstanding appearance.

But Qin Yaoguang's requirements are more than just appearance.

To be honest, it would be a waste of talent for such a good man to marry Princess Shang. How could he become the eldest princess's lover?

Qin Yaoguang glanced at him with resentment: "Your Majesty has three thousand beauties in the harem, and I only selected more than ten people. Shouldn't I strive for excellence?"

That seems to be the case.

The emperor was stunned by her question and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Qin Yaoguang looked at Empress Xie again: "My Queen, I am not in a hurry. I would rather have nothing than something bad."

Queen Xie nodded blankly.

I always feel like something is wrong, but it seems like something the princess would do to make such a ridiculous request.

Then, another thing bothered her even more.

Fengyang Palace is the palace closest to Wende Hall in the harem. They have been talking for such a long time, why hasn't the person who received the order delivered the imperial edict and the imperial seal yet?

Just as I was thinking about it, I heard footsteps outside.

The one walking in front walked slowly and steadily.

The people who followed her had light and slow footsteps; they were obviously well-trained palace servants.

Immediately afterwards, voices of greetings and greetings were heard one after another.

"Meet the Queen Mother!"

"May the Queen Mother be blessed with peace!"

Empress Xie's hands trembled, and she immediately covered them with her sleeves.

broken!

The Emperor summoned Princess Chang to the palace. She had carefully chosen today because she knew that the Empress Dowager had been unwell in the past two days and the door of Xining Palace was closed.

According to her past experience, in such circumstances, the Empress Dowager was usually unable to interfere in the trivial matters of the harem.

But how come it happened so coincidentally?

Queen Xie's gaze swept coldly across her most trusted maid and looked outside the hall.

She actually thought that her Fengyang Palace was an iron wall.

The appearance of the Queen Mother caused a crack in her self-confidence.

She was able to place people in the Xining Palace, so why did she believe that the Empress Dowager, who had been in charge of the palace for decades, knew nothing about her Fengyang Palace?

Under Empress Xie's doubtful gaze, the Empress Dowager finally appeared.

Unlike her, the emperor greeted her cheerfully, holding the empress dowager's arm as she walked into the hall, and asked about her well-being: "Why are you here, mother? I was thinking of visiting you after dinner."

Qin Yaoguang and Queen Xie stepped forward and paid their respects to the Empress Dowager.

The palace servants, big and small, who were serving in the hall, knelt on the ground.

"Everyone, get up."

The Empress Dowager did not answer the Emperor. She slowly raised her right hand, her eyes revealing displeasure.

The emperor then realized that his mother was not in a happy mood.

After walking to her seat and sitting down, the Queen Mother glanced at the three people one by one: "What are you doing?"

Qin Yaoguang bowed her head and said nothing. The Queen forced a smile and said, "Mother, the Emperor has invited my sister to discuss the art of painting."

She secretly thanked her luck for having found an excuse in advance.

The easel and the nearly completed painting of a lady were placed in front of the window, proving that what she said was true.

"is it?"

The Queen Mother asked back, looking at the Emperor: "Just for painting?"

The emperor felt guilty being looked at by her like this.

He naturally knew that his mother was firmly opposed to the divorce between his sister and the prince.

Originally, I thought of executing first and reporting later. As long as the imperial edict is issued, it will be a solemn promise that cannot be revoked.

At that time, I will go to my mother to confess my crime.

But right now...

He was caught red-handed before the imperial edict was even issued.

Thinking of this, he secretly looked behind the Empress Dowager, thinking that the person who went to Wende Hall to get something was too slow!

If it had been a little earlier, it would have been a done deal.

Rescue the imperial sister from that unhappy marriage.

"What is the Emperor looking at?"

The Empress Dowager slammed the table and said, "I am not dead yet!"

These words were extremely serious, and the emperor quickly bowed and apologized. People knelt on the ground in the hall again.