The Legend of the Concubine in the Harem

"This - how would I know? Young people are unstable. Who can predict the future?" Xie Yuzhen knew that the emperor had gone through so much trouble today because of the rumors about Lin Qiao in the capital today. "Your Majesty mentioned this. Has your majesty decided to support the marriage of the two children?"

It was obvious that Lin Qiao had deceived the emperor by disguising herself as a man to take the imperial examination. He came to question Xie Yuzhen, Lin Qiao's cousin. However, the emperor had experienced all kinds of unreasonable things in recent years, and his body and mind had been completely controlled by the woman in front of him. Therefore, although it was clearly a blaming act, he behaved cautiously, like a newly tamed wild wolf clumsily imitating a domestic dog wagging its tail.

Why does it seem like I have less meat bones than your other dogs?

Xie Yuzhen looked at the beast that actively crawled beside him, temporarily restrained its claws and indulged in the enjoyment of being patted on the head. There was no negligence or laziness in his seemingly casual jokes: "To have a bosom friend to accompany you for life is a blessing that many people in this world can't even ask for, not to mention that the two children are like-minded comrades... I don't know what other families think, but Guanying can grow up so well, which is enough to show that the Lin family is not like 99% of the vulgar people in this world, who can't do this or that, right?"

A common person.

The emperor was most reluctant to compare himself to ordinary people.

Although the couple were only discussing the marriages of Princess Rongle and her female consort, and Lin Qiao and Zhuqueyin, a foreign female official, they both knew that the emperor was testing and questioning Xie Yuzhen about the message in the capital that Lin Qiao was a woman. Xie Yuzhen also avoided making a direct statement and told the emperor tactfully -

That's right.

Lin Qiao is a woman.

Moreover, she is such an outstanding woman who has trampled on most men of her generation under her feet. Moreover, the family that raised such a brilliant daughter is not the kind of family that focuses on bloodline and incense, which is a vulgar existence.

He is worthy of the appreciation and respect of the emperor, the son of heaven who is different from ordinary people.

Just like their daughter who was born extraordinary and destined to have a brilliant future.

The emperor's smile deepened. He moved closer to Xie Yuzhen and asked in an ambiguous tone, "Am I your confidant?"

Xie Yuzhen raised his hand and touched his smooth face, which he shaved every day because he didn't like beards. He stretched out a finger to hook his chin, slightly brought him closer, and then pressed his lips against his. After a light touch, they separated immediately: "We have been together for so long. Could it be that even now, Your Majesty still doesn't know my true feelings for you?"

She was like the ever-changing mist in the mountains. Her expression changed in an instant. She pushed the emperor away and glared at him, complaining, "You said you wanted to be my confidant, but you didn't even lower your head to look at my sincerity. I am really sad."

The emperor was caught off guard and staggered by her push, but he was not angry. Instead, he felt that Xie Yu was so charming, even if she lost her temper, and she was blaming others for her own fault - he had been trying to figure out her thoughts, but he couldn't figure it out. Why didn't she even lower her head to take a look? - But even with such an unreasonable attitude, this woman still hooked his heartstrings and danced a charming dance.

She is the moon in the sky, and he is the man who tries to catch the moon. The moonlight is so cold and clear that it refuses to linger on his fingertips. All that the mortal eyes can see are the ripples on the water and the dreamy shadow of the moon. The interweaving of light and shadow makes him more and more dizzy and obsessed.

The emperor was deeply moved by his love, and composed a love poem full of resentment and flattering words on the spot, trying to coax Xie Yuzhen back. Xie Yuzhen turned his back to him, rolled his eyes, pretended to be touched, and generously forgave the emperor. In fact, she was hurt by this lingering and sad love poem that used the moon to praise her lover.

"Xianming, do you want to know what my sister said to me in the memorial?" The relieved emperor couldn't wait to get back to the original topic.

Since Xie Yuzhen met Princess Rong Le, he had already sensed that this royal princess was not really content with pleasure: "Not only did the royal sister talk about her and that prince consort, but she also mentioned my Guanying?"

"My sister mentioned the opera "The Female Prince Consort" in her memorial. She said that the protagonist's final fate was that her identity as a woman was discovered, her official title was stripped away, and she returned home to marry someone else. Her prince consort was at least a captain, and she didn't want her prince consort to end up like that, stripped of his status and official position, and sent home to marry someone else."

The emperor adjusted his posture so that Xie Yuzhen could lean on him more comfortably. Xie Yuzhen was no longer surprised by his little thoughts, so he leaned on the warm human flesh cushion and said, "My sister loves you deeply. I can't help but be moved just by listening to you."

She looked at the snow outside the window which was gradually getting heavier, and said with a somewhat melancholy tone: "It is said that a woman's marriage is her second reincarnation, so she must open her eyes and choose carefully. Although the prince consort is not marrying a man, it is worth it to have the emperor's sister treat her with such deep affection. Just like the ministers in this palace, to have a wise and enlightened monarch like Your Majesty as their master, isn't it just like us women marrying a good man?"

"It is indeed their luck." The emperor narrowed his eyes and said. When facing moments other than the "love" between him and Xie Yuzhen, the emperor was still as confident and self-respecting as ever. "This world is my world. No matter the emperor, ministers, men or women, they are all my subjects... I teach my children to learn and I educate my people to educate them. If there are talented people among my subjects, how can I, as the emperor and father, be bound by worldly views and undermine my virtuous and capable subjects?"

Xie Yuzhen laughed: "Instead of asking her to go home and marry like a 'female imperial concubine' and waste her talents, it is better to ask her to take the court as her husband, show her abilities, be loyal to the emperor, carry out the emperor's orders, take over the temple and the country, and seek benefits for the people of the world and the country for eternity."

"What a coincidence! My sister wrote similar words in her memorial. She complained that the students in the capital nowadays don't study hard and instead envy others because they see good people and want to emulate them. Just because Lim Guan Eng is good-looking and talented, she spread rumors that she disguised herself as a man and committed the crime of deceiving the emperor. She also begged me to help her find out if anyone knew about her husband. She was making a veiled accusation."

"Then Your Majesty, why don't you help my sister check it out."

The emperor smiled and held her tighter: "Ask Guanying to investigate?"

"Your Majesty is really true to his nature. Let's wait until after the Spring Examination. After all, although Guanying has helped the Dali Temple solve several old cases, she is still a juren after all. It would be better to wait until after the Spring Examination and the official appointment to investigate. It will be more legitimate." Xie Yu really joked, and then continued to seek benefits for his "cousin" and decided in advance the official position that was most suitable for her to accumulate popularity and fame.

We have passed the test of the emperor. Next, we can close in on those guys who are jumping up and down in the gutter.