vstars Chapter 99 Everyone has their own ideas
Chapter 99 Everyone has their own ideas
No! She absolutely couldn't give up like this! Since God had given her a chance to start over, she must seize this opportunity and change everything! Thinking of this, Mu Xueli couldn't help but clench her fists and secretly swore, "I must change and never compromise!"
Hall of Supreme Harmony
"Thank you for your hard work!" said Emperor Qianyuan.
"It is our duty to share our father's worries." Zhao Yuan and Zhao Lei answered in unison.
"Very good. I am very pleased to see you brothers helping each other. Yuan'er's reward has been given. Lei'er, what do you want?" Emperor Qianyuan looked at Zhao Lei and asked.
"Father, you can have anything you want?" Zhao Lei asked expectantly.
"Tell me, I can't pick the stars from the sky!" Emperor Qianyuan said with a smile.
"That's not necessary. Money is tight lately. Father, just give me more. And the concubine named Lin Yan in my third brother's room..." Zhao Lei suddenly said.
"What, you want this woman too!" Emperor Qianyuan looked at Zhao Lei in surprise. Of course he knew the woman named Lin Yan. Zhao Yuan actually used his merit this time to gain fame in his place. She must be an extraordinary woman.
"No, I haven't finished speaking yet. It's Xiangling, the maidservant beside Lin Yan." Zhao Lei changed the subject.
"Oh, a little maid, Yuan'er, what do you think?" Since it was related to the people in Yuan'er's room, Emperor Qianyuan could not be arbitrary, so he raised his eyes and asked.
Zhao Yuan didn't care: "Let's have someone send it to your house tomorrow!"
What Emperor Qianyuan liked most was that his brothers were respectful and friendly, and that they were wholeheartedly thinking about the country and the people instead of just eyeing his throne. Therefore, Emperor Qianyuan kept Zhao Yuan, Zhao Lei, and the crown prince who was listening to the conversation, to have dinner together.
Emperor Qianyuan was very happy that his son Zhao Yuan finally got rid of the bad reputation of being a wife killer, so he drank two more glasses of wine. He praised Zhao Yuan and praised Zhao Lei, who was always naughty and often scolded, as a flower, which made the crown prince's face turn green.
The hatred in the prince's heart became stronger and stronger. As the eldest son of Emperor Qianyuan, he should have enjoyed more glory and attention, but now Zhao Yuan and Zhao Lei have taken away the glory that should have belonged to him. Especially Zhao Yuan, not only won the praise of Emperor Qianyuan, but also successfully found the concubine who escaped, and even Jin Linyan, who was good at making money, was taken away by him. When thinking of this, the prince was filled with endless jealousy. However, on the surface, he still maintained a steady smile, toasted Zhao Yuan and Zhao Wei, and expressed his congratulations.
After dinner, everyone did their own things and went to their own mothers.
Zhao Lei happily went to the Queen's Cixi Palace.
Zhao Yuan went to Concubine De's palace.
Concubine De looked at her son with a complex expression, bitter yet relieved. She really couldn't understand why her son was so persistent in finding the escaped concubine who was regarded as a star of doom. Not only that, he also wanted to marry her into the palace and put her on the imperial list.
In this era, which princess is not a legitimate daughter of a famous family with a noble status? But his troublesome son is different. The princess he chose is actually a concubine's daughter. What's worse is that there is not even a concubine who can show off. Not only can they not give his son any help, but each one is more troublesome to him. Originally, I thought Chen Qingqing was a good choice, but I didn't expect that she was also a fool who did things without thinking. She made a lot of jokes before she got married.
Concubine De couldn't help but sigh: "Now you have become so successful, can you even ignore the words of a mother like me?"
The son quickly replied: "I have never forgotten your teachings. Your words have always been my guide and beacon in life!"
"Even a bright light cannot cover its own place. I just can't understand how a person born with a bad luck could make you so crazy and desperate?" De Fei said. She was filled with hatred. It was obvious that he was the one who got the credit for the escape, but in the end, he got the opportunity to turn a concubine into a concubine. He was a love-brained person and was about to become a joke in the court.
"Ayan doesn't want to stay in the palace at all! It's the boy who has been shamelessly keeping her in the palace." Zhao Yuan said expressionlessly.
Concubine De was so angry that she was shaking: "Bring her to the palace some other day, I want to see what kind of vixen she is!"
"I understand, but don't be disappointed after you meet her!" Zhao Yuan said in a flat tone.
"I'm still disappointed. How could I be disappointed?" Defei was speechless. Seeing that her outstanding son was so protective of a woman, anger suddenly rose in her heart.
However, Zhao Yuan did not realize his mother's true thoughts. During his growth, his status was neither high nor low, which made him understand that only by learning to be patient and hide himself could he survive in the palace. So, facing his mother's anger, he chose to remain silent.
Zhao Yuan stood up and bowed, "If there is nothing else to do here, mother, I will go back first."
De Fei finally moved her gaze from the teacup in her hand to him, and said with a hint of displeasure: "Why, have you forgotten your mother now that you have a new wife? You've been out for so long, can't you spend more time with me?"
Zhao Yuan could hear the dissatisfaction in her words, but he just smiled and said, "I dare not, but the palace gate will be locked soon. If I don't go back now, I'm afraid I will have to stay in the palace overnight."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De frowned and put down the teacup in her hand: "You are a prince, so what if you live in the palace?"
Zhao Yuan knew that she was deliberately making things difficult for him, but he still patiently explained, "Mother, I am now married, so I can no longer live in the palace as freely as before. Besides, I have been away for too long, and it is getting late. I want to go back home early. I will come back another day to chat with you."
Concubine De, however, did not appreciate it. She snorted coldly and said, "You still remember that you have a mansion. Then do you still remember that there is a princess who is married to you in your mansion?"
Zhao Yuan's thoughts on Mu Xueli were very simple. She was his legal wife, so he had to give her face and respect. As for the others, if they could treat each other with respect, that would be the best. If not, it didn't matter, and his fate of killing his wife could strike again.
Seeing her son's expression, Concubine De's tone slowed down a bit, "I know that the principal wife is not to your liking and I have wronged you. Concubine Chen Qingqing is the second daughter of Chen Chong, the Minister of Works. Although she may not be of high birth, her mother is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo. You should think carefully about it."
Defei's voice was like a cold winter wind, bringing a hint of chill, blowing into Zhao Yuan's heart, making him shiver.
"Your wedding date is coming soon, and the palace hasn't prepared anything yet, right? Matters of face can be big or small, and her confidence is also your confidence."
Zhao Yuan was standing aside. After hearing this, he said, "I understand, but it's not right for a concubine to surpass the rank of a principal concubine, right?"
Concubine De laughed angrily: "Wasn't it a special case when you married the principal wife? Do you still want to find a rooster to replace you?"
"That's not necessary!" Zhao Yuan had his own ideas.
He stood up and said, "Mother, I know about this and will pay attention to it. I will go back now and make arrangements."
Defei also stood up, nodded, waved her hand, and asked someone to help her go to the inner room.