208. [207] Promise to take a concubine
After returning from this expedition, Mu Chen also felt that Emperor Yonghe's body was not as good as before, and asked the imperial doctor, but the imperial doctor only said that his wind and cold had been bad and worsened, which was related to his long-term overwork.
Thinking that Emperor Yonghe might soon die, Mu Chen felt that he should agree to his request, even if it was just a superficial appearance, he should make him happy: "Father is angry, according to your wishes, I will choose a concubine." ”
"Really?" Emperor Yonghe was pleasantly surprised.
"Hmm." Mu Chen did not hesitate.
Concubine An also immediately chimed in: "That's really a happy event, if the prince is willing, it's better to choose a few, so maybe the emperor can hold his grandson faster." ”
One is not enough, how many?
Forget it, there is not much difference between one and several.
Mu Chen agreed: "What do you say about my father and Concubine An." ”
Concubine Hua, who was kneeling on the ground, was stunned and then sarcastic: "The prince's answer is really refreshing, presumably this is just a delay, how can a woman take a concubine to marry a wife?" ”
Her voice wasn't loud, just enough for everyone present to hear.
It seems that Concubine Hua is struggling to hold on to this topic, so do you have to come to a conclusion today?
Mu Chen squinted at her: "Concubine Hua, how many times have you said that this king is a woman, what evidence do you have?" ”
Concubine Hua snorted lightly: "Do you dare to verify your identity at the moment?" ”
"It's really funny, just based on the words of the mother, this king has to verify his identity in public? Where is the face of this king? "She won't be so stupid, just say it's tested, is she really a bully?
"Is that a weak heart?" Concubine Hua suddenly had a thought, anyway, Emperor Yonghe was angry, and she had already said this, so she simply let it go.
The woman who was originally kneeling suddenly stood up without permission and walked to Mu Chen's side.
Everyone was stunned by her actions, not expecting her to do so, and not knowing why.
Suddenly, she laughed ghostly, and raised her hand to touch Mu Chen's chest, although Mu Chen was startled, of course she would not let her succeed lightly, and subconsciously pushed her away.
Mu Chen is a person with a martial arts background, and this push naturally pushed Concubine Hua to the ground, but a certain button on his chest was also coldly ripped to the ground.
She subconsciously clutched that position.
Concubine Hua sat down on the ground, crying and laughing: "A dignified man, it's just that he lost a button, what's there to be ashamed of?" ”
Mu Chen glared at each other angrily: "Concubine Hua, you are too much." ”
"Concubine Hua, that's enough, don't you think you're shameful enough?" Emperor Yonghe scolded sharply.
"Your Majesty, I must get an answer tonight, otherwise the concubine will feel uncomfortable."
"Ridiculous, just for a false rumor, what are you uncomfortable with? Didn't the prince agree to take a concubine now? How else do women say? You've been holding on to this little thing, what do you say you're trying to do? ”
When Mu Chen heard Emperor Yonghe's words, he was moved in his heart, it turned out that his father wanted her to take a concubine, but also to help her refute the rumors, and she had been hiding it and never had the heart to confess, was it too unfilial?
However, my father was also right, Concubine Hua had bad intentions, she was a white lie for self-preservation, and she must not back down at this time.
"What am I trying to do?" Concubine Hua smiled bitterly, "I just don't want the emperor to be kept in the dark, the crown prince is the one who will inherit the throne in the future, and he must be sure that he is a man." Your Majesty, the concubines are a painstaking man, if it is clear that the prince is really a man, he has no loss, why not test it to make everyone feel at ease? ”
What she said seemed to be reasonable, Emperor Yonghe seemed to be a little shaken, and Mu Chen secretly screamed in his heart.
Originally, this was Emperor Yonghe's family matter, and Gao Yuan and Gao Yi were naturally not suitable to interject, but at this critical moment, Gao Yi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Hua, Concubine An, please Rong Weichen say that the prince is indeed a man." ”
"Oh?" Emperor Yonghe's anger soothed slightly, "You continue. ”
"Yes." Gao Yi continued, "During the march, Wechen once bathed in the river with the prince, so Wechen is very sure that the prince is a man, and the prince is approachable, and there are more than one Weichen who bathed together at the beginning, there are many soldiers together, and they can all testify." ”
"Emperor, is this true?" Emperor Yonghe lowered his eyes on Mu Chen again.
Mu Chen glanced at Gao Yi and knew that he had the intention to help him, so he hurriedly nodded to Emperor Yonghe: "Back to my father, this is indeed the case." ”
When Emperor Yonghe heard this, he immediately smiled, and looked sideways at Concubine Hua: "Heard?" This is the end of your villain's heart and the belly of a gentleman, right? Do you really want to verify the prince's identity in person? ”
Men and women don't kiss, no matter how reluctant Concubine Hua is, it is impossible to really do anything to Mu Chen, she can only look at Mu Chen with resentment for a while, and then give up.
But Mu Chen knew that this was just the surface, Concubine Hua must not believe that she was a man in her heart, and she would definitely find another opportunity to expose it.
After the night banquet, Mu Chen caught up with Gao Yuan and Gao Yi who were on their way out of the palace.
"Brother Gao, can I say a few words to Second Brother Gao alone?" After months of getting along in the barracks, now Mu Chen can tell at a glance who is Gao Yuan and who is Gao Yi.
Gao Yuan bowed his head and went out of the palace first.
"Prince, what are you looking for me?"
"Second brother Gao, thank you." Mu Chen knew that they hadn't bathed together at all, Gao Yi said that in the hall, he was obviously protecting her, but, why did he protect her? Is it simply because she doesn't want her to be ugly in front of everyone, or will she speak out to cover her up when she finds out the truth?
Gao Yi evoked an evil lazy smile: "Your thanks are just a word?" ”
"Huh?" Mu Chen was stunned for a moment, seeing that his expression seemed to have some ominous premonitions, he asked weakly, "Then what else do you want?" ”
Gao Yi leaned into her ear and whispered, "Make a promise." ”
The sound is small, but every word is incomparably clear.
What the?
Does he really know that she is a daughter?
Mu Chen's eyes widened, and he was speechless for a moment.
"Haha...... Intimidated, right? Gao Yi hooked his finger and scratched Mu Chen's nose, "Joked, I don't want to be one of the protagonists in the rumors of broken sleeves, let alone have a habit of breaking sleeves." ”
When Mu Chen heard this, his heart was full of joy.
Great, Gao Yi said this, he shouldn't know the truth, it seems that he just doesn't want her to be embarrassed too much by Concubine Hua, he was too much with him before.
When I was happy, I heard the man's voice floating in the wind: "I have said goodbye, what I said in the palace just now, I hope that one day it will come true." ”
He had gone away, leaving her where she was, thinking about his words.
What did the temple say...... What's the matter?
She gradually thought about it before she reacted, and couldn't help but be ashamed and angry, should he just take a bath together? What a nasty guy.
Although there were not many people who participated in the night banquet, it was estimated that the palace people who were waiting on the side did not close their mouths, and the process of the gender debate was spread by the harem, and even every sentence and every word was passed on to the truth, and the rumors that the prince was a woman were naturally self-defeating, but in disguise, the love between the prince and the general was spread more and more.
Suddenly, the people in the harem were divided into two factions, one was the traditional conservative school, thinking that the relationship between the two was not recognized by the world, and the crown prince and concubine were the legitimate way of life; The other faction is the ideological innovation school, thinking that the two can love each other regardless of gender, which is a pair of envy of others, and asking the prince to take a concubine is really a stick to beat the mandarin ducks.
The people in the East Palace are good, and they have long been accustomed to these rumors.
Ren Shaotian couldn't stand the sweetness of the two of them, and he was also worried that Princess Changle would come to trouble him again, so he decided to go back to the Fulai Hotel for a while to avoid the limelight first, and he hadn't taken care of his business for a long time, so he had to go back to see the income no matter what.
However, Su Wuxian didn't live in the East Palace for a long time, although he didn't care about the rumors, but before Mu Chen's concubine, this was a critical stage, and he didn't want to make trouble, so he returned to live in the Prime Minister's Mansion after his injuries healed a little.
Since Su Wuxian went to the ghost city to follow Mu Chen, he and the prime minister and emperor's master have not met for several months, and the previous dynasty has also heard about the things in the palace.
A mutual condolence is indispensable, and after a few sentences, Wuzi also began to enter the theme: "Wuxie, although you are only my righteous son, I have long regarded you as my own son, and I really don't want you to choose the wrong path because of a momentary confusion." ”
Su Wuxian said respectfully: "My father-in-law has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”
Soapless asked: "In your opinion, is personal affection important, or is the world important?" ”
It turned out to be also for the relationship between him and the crown prince.
Su Wuxian replied without hesitation: "To the people of the world, I am important in the world, and there is only one person for me." ”
Soapberry pondered for a moment: "If this person is in charge of the world, have you ever thought about the consequences of doing so?" Fulfill you alone, but lose the world? ”
Su Wuxian was silent, he understood the painstaking efforts of Wuzi, but some truths could not be explained, and some feelings could not be explained.
"You don't have to rush to answer, you don't have to give me an answer, you just need to think it slowly and give yourself an answer. You've grown up, and a lot of things have to be figured out by yourself in order to be better solved. ”
There are too many facts recently, and they can only be solved one by one, maybe the problems that Soapson said also need to be carefully considered, but before that, he put more of his mind on the side of the Qinglong Kingdom.
Sooner or later, he has to go there, Long Aotian is a disaster, it is really difficult to feel at ease if he doesn't solve it, but Mu Chen has to go with him, he is not worried about his own body and Mu Chen's body, and this matter should not be rushed.