Emperor Chengtai proposed a few more candidates for the crown princess, but they were all rejected by Feng Liao one by one, and the reasons for the rejection were still high-sounding.
He then said to Feng Liao: "If you really don't want to choose a wife among these beautiful girls, I won't force you. But the dignified prince, who has only one person to serve him, is too disrespectful. You are among these beautiful girls Pick two of them that you can see well, and give them a grade as you like!"
The emperor's request was already expected by Feng Liao and Yong Ruo. But at this time, Feng Liao still felt a little tricky when facing it.
"Father, among these beautiful girls, I really can't pick one who suits my son's heart. Why don't we talk about it later!"
Emperor Chengtai smiled slightly: "I just asked you to pick two concubines, not a princess, so you don't need to be too serious. Just look pleasing to the eye."
Feng Liao shook her head resolutely: "There really isn't a single one that my ministers like."
The smile on Emperor Chengtai's face slowly faded: "Then what kind of woman do you like? Like the Yong family?"
Emperor Chengtai suddenly mentioned Yongruo, which made Fengliao a little nervous.
Feng Liao felt: This is a disguised warning.
He was afraid that if he didn't respond well, Ruoruo would be angered.
"Currently, it is true that the Yong family is the only one that my son can see, but it is hard to say in the future."
There was a slight smile on Feng Liao's face: "I feel that I have a wide range of hobbies, and I like Chunlan Qiuju and Xiahe Dongmei very much. It's just that I have always had a high vision, not the best of flowers, I'm afraid It cannot enter the eyes of my son."
"Isn't it that the best flowers are not eye-catching?" Emperor Chengtai snorted coldly, "I see that you are only in love with one wild plum blossom now! Could it be that this wild plum flower is also the best flower?"
Feng Liao kept smiling: "Father doesn't know something. Appreciating plum blossoms is to appreciate the pride of plum blossoms. The best plum blossoms must grow in the mountains.
"The plum blossoms that grow in the gardens of rich and noble people, no matter how delicate and beautiful they bloom, are always artificial. Without the most important soul of plum blossoms, they are really not the best."
"Unreasonable!" Emperor Chengtai said angrily.
"This is just my humble opinion. If I'm wrong, please correct me." Feng Liao's attitude was very humble.
Emperor Chengtai snorted again, and said quietly: "I don't bother to care about whether you like plum blossoms or other flowers. But you can't just have a single wild plum blossom in your back garden. This is related to the dignity of the court and the face of the royal family. You can't let your temper do it."
Feng Liao was silent for a while, and said to Emperor Chengtai as sincerely as possible: "Father, people who I don't like, even if they enter the East Palace, they are just guarding the vacant room alone. I want to accumulate some merit for myself and future generations. , I don’t want to do such a crime, just make some boudoirs and dissatisfied wives!”
Emperor Chengtai's face changed slightly: "You mean, I let you take a concubine to force you to do evil?"
Feng Liao hurriedly bowed: "Father, calm down! I just think that too many grievances will hurt the harmony of heaven. Since you don't like it, it's better to have nothing to do with each other and be happy with each other. In this way, I don't have to waste money in vain. , Those women can also find a good relationship by themselves, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"
Cheng Tai couldn't help laughing and scolding: "The prince of a country, are you afraid of spending a few more money from the concubine's room? You are so stingy, it is shameful to say it!"
Feng Liao smiled and said: "It's not that I'm stingy by nature, I really don't think it's worth it. Many people in the folk can spend a year with one or two taels of silver. The silver coins in the Eastern Palace are all people's fat and anointing, and I really don't want to take these Min Zhi Min anoints and feeds idlers, and makes those who are raised full of resentment."
His words were spoken with integrity and sincerity.
Emperor Chengtai was proud that he had chosen a good prince who understood the people's feelings, but at the same time he was very depressed.
I just want him to have two more people to serve, why is it so difficult
How long have you been talking nonsense
Emperor Chengtai eased his tone, and said earnestly: "The wide concubine's room is not for you to enjoy the joys of fish and water, but for you to extend your heirs. As a prince, it is our duty to spread branches and leaves. Do you understand?"
"My son understands. But if the matter of the bed is only for breeding offspring, how is the minister different from those stud cattle, horses, and pigs? Father, the son is a human being, not an animal!"
With tears in her eyes, Feng Liao stood up from her seat, knelt down in front of Emperor Chengtai, and said in a choked voice: "My son is willing to devote himself to the country and society, and die, but I really can't bear this. I implore my father to let me go!" My son retains a bit of dignity as a human being!"
He said that too seriously.
Emperor Chengtai looked at him, wanted to get angry but couldn't bear it, wanted to comfort him but felt even more aggrieved, the expression on his face changed, and his face flushed slightly.
Empress Wei, who had been silent all this time, quickly came forward to smooth things over: "Okay, okay! Why are you father and son talking more and more twisted? The prince should step down! Let your father think about it."
She said to Emperor Chengtai again: "Your Majesty, how about discussing this matter later?" She held Emperor Chengtai's hand and squeezed it, with concern in her eyes.
Emperor Chengtai coughed, waved at Feng Liao, and said angrily, "Let's go! Let's go! Don't let me see you again today."
He also felt that it was inappropriate to continue talking, lest he would become angry and do something that he would regret.
Feng Liao knelt down, and said in a low mood: "My son will leave."
Bowing and taking three steps back, he walked out of Kunde Palace with his head slightly lowered.
When Feng Liao's figure disappeared completely, Emperor Chengtai finally couldn't help but burst out, and smashed a teacup on the table to the ground, smashing it to pieces.
The few eunuchs, officials and maids around were all kneeling on the ground in unison, not daring to take a breath.
"What does this brat mean?" Emperor Chengtai said angrily, "With all my good intentions, I didn't treat him as a human being?!"
He thought about those concubines in his own harem, and about the "borrowing seeds" back then, and even felt that his lungs hurt from being poked!
Co-authoring me and his father, all we do are animals like "breeding cows" and "stalling horses"? !
If this stinky child was born by himself, he must be beaten up today!
Empress Wei sighed: "He's still young! He's still a child himself, how could he be so obsessed with the matter of heirs? When he gets older and wants to have heirs, naturally he won't be like this. Calm down! "
As she spoke, she stroked Emperor Chengtai's back and gave him comfort.
"Then when will I be able to hold a grandson?" Cheng Tai was still furious, "Isn't that Yong family a blessed person? Why is there no happy news so far?!"
Empress Wei smiled wryly: "This kind of thing can't be rushed. Who knows what God will do?"
Emperor Chengtai pursed his lips hard, stood up from the throne a little irritably, and strode towards the outside of the hall.
He wanted to be alone and think about it.
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After Feng Liao came out of Kunde Palace, her expression was very serious.
He had exhausted his eloquence, but his father still did not let go.
Is it really necessary to use a backup plan
He sighed in his heart: If you have to, you have to use the backup plan! Now, let's see what the father will do next!
Yong Ruo was still painting in the study, but it was always in a mess, and a lot of waste paper was thrown into the wastebasket.
Hearing the voice of the eunuch and maid saluting to Feng Liao outside, she was a little afraid of facing the consequences he brought, so she stood in front of the desk without moving.
Feng Liao walked into her study room, wrapped her arms around her waist from behind, and touched her head to head.
Without waiting for her to ask, he took the initiative to talk about the most important result: "Father has agreed that I will not be a crown princess for the time being, and has not yet agreed that I will not take a concubine this time..."
Yong Ruo closed his eyes very sadly, and lowered his head slightly.
Feng Liao comforted her in her ear: "Don't be sad. If my father ignores my request and still points me to someone, I have a backup plan."
"What backup plan?" Yong Ruo asked in a low tone.
Feng Liao sighed, but didn't tell her: "It's not an aboveboard plan. For now... I don't want to tell you."
Yong Ruo had no choice but to stop asking. She lowered her head, looked at the pair of big hands crossed on her abdomen, and pressed them gently with her own.
"Okay, I believe you." In this matter, she had no other choice but to trust him.
The next day, Emperor Chengtai issued several orders for marriage.
It was pointed out that An Shuqi was given to the eldest son of a county king, and the other marriage wishes were also pointed to relatives of the clan.
Liu Yuzhuang and the others were put down with their cards and sent to the family to engage in marriage on their own.
The most beautiful Zhou Mingrou, and the most gentle and virtuous Xu Wan'er were both left in Yuxiu Palace.
Both Fengliao and Yongruo felt very heavy.
The emperor's harem has not been entered in two consecutive drafts. It is self-evident who Zhou Mingrou and Xu Wan'er stayed for.
Feng Liao comforted Yong Ruo: "The backup plan has been activated, but it still takes time. You...don't worry..."
Yong Ruo nodded, didn't say anything, but fell into deep despair in his heart.
The imperial power is high above, who in the world can resist the decree? Neither can the prince!
Her fate with Feng Liao may have come to an end.
Two days later, Feng Liao went to the Ministry of Industry to check the accounts.
Yongruo was called to the Kunde Palace, saying that he was picking materials for the new tribute.
When she arrived at Kunde Palace, she actually met Emperor Chengtai.
She took a deep breath and stepped forward to pay her respects: "I am the crown prince Liangdi Yongshi, I greet the emperor and the empress."
She was a little nervous, but also had a strange sense of relief.
The time for the picture to show up has finally arrived.