C26 (1/2)
In elective season, the palace add phoenix, emperor's house many concubine;
Ancestors should not forsake their country, but control their own hearts.
Emperor Grandmother had gone through the stories of Taizong and the previous Emperor, painstakingly talking for a long time. Xuan Ye had been very clear in his heart that the Emperor's ”passion” was a ”poison” in the Emperor's family. It not only harmed the person he loved, but also himself. He loved Rong'er, yes, but if he wanted Rong'er to not be alone in the harem and live a good life, then he couldn't only care for her. If he wanted to make peace with his family, then he must make full use of his harem.
Looking at Rong'er who was sleeping soundly in his arms, Xuan Ye silently thought to himself: ”Rong'er, I want to live well to protect my ancestors' foundation, and I also want you to live well. I want you to watch over me and accompany me, and I'll let you know that you're right, I'm a good emperor.”
After Kangxi's six spring talent show, after some discussion with the empress dowager, Xuan Ye decided to directly confer the title of Imperial Concubine Zhao to the daughter of one of the female assistant ministers, Nu Hsu Lu Dongzhu, to be conferred the title of Imperial Concubine Zhao. Nu Hung had always been neutral between the Emperor and the Emperor, and whether or not this personal government of the Emperor could be successfully completed was extremely important. In addition, the Nara family and the Aichi family had a close relationship, and the aunt of Ming Zhu, a maester of the Inner Hongwen Academy, was also the birth mother of Emperor Taizong. Since the Emperor was at a time of great importance to Ming Zhu, his cousin, Narra Huijie, was chosen to serve as a benefactor in the palace.
”Master, I heard that the Elementary Emperor has chosen two masters this time.” Xiaoqing came in from outside with water and lied down on the bed. Gai Rong'er, who was reading, lectured.
”Oh? ”Is that so?” Rong'er replied indifferently.
”Yes, I heard that once you entered, one was listed as Imperial Concubine Zhao and the other as a benefactor.” Xiaoqing shook her head, ”Sigh, the status that the Eight Flag's selection brings in is higher than ours. Master must be favored by the Emperor, and there's even Long Si, but he only agreed to it.”
Rong'er still had a smile on his face as he said, ”But, Xiao Qing, if you look at it from another angle, isn't it already an honor for someone of Rong'er's background to be able to become a master in this palace?”
When he woke up that morning, the emperor was already awake. He was looking at her with a troubled expression, but when he saw her awake, he whispered, ”Rong'er, I will be selecting two elegant girls for this year's selection.”
”Oh.” Gai Rong'er responded with a smile.
”Do you resent me?” The Emperor continued to look at her.
”Nope.” Gai Rong'er was still smiling.
”We are the emperor, the emperor!” The emperor rose and stood with his back facing her. He grabbed his head with both hands and said in a low voice, ”Because I am the emperor, I cannot spoil you alone.”
Gai Rong'er also lightly got off the bed and walked over to the emperor. He slowly squatted down in front of the emperor and said, ”Rong'er knows, Rong'er understands, the emperor doesn't need to worry about Rong'er.”
”Master …” Gai Rong'er was so focused that he didn't even notice that Xiaoqing was calling her.
”Mistress …!” Little Qing raised her voice, and Rong'er finally came back to her senses. ”Little Qing, what's wrong?”
”Mistress, what are you thinking about? Xiaoqing doesn't even bother with Xiaoqing when she talks to you.” Little Qing said, feeling wronged.
”Xiaoqing, I'm really sorry. I was distracted just now. What did you say?” Gayong asked with a smile.
”This servant said that the Imperial Concubine Zhao has been granted to the Blind Swordmaster. She must live with her.” Little Qing said.