Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 321
With previous experience in negotiating with Xiyi, the emperor did not feel inappropriate about Lai Shangrong's request.

Looking at Lai Shangrong who volunteered in front of him, Emperor Zhenglong was quite pleased.

Being so capable in literature and martial arts... No, it seems that Lai Shangrong is not very good at these two things, but it is better this way. The main thing is that he can make money, and he is willing to disregard face and even bear infamy for himself and the court.

What emperor wouldn't like such a pure minister?
As a mature emperor, of course, he needs to show his concern for his ministers appropriately at this time.

"I love you so much that you are so busy with state affairs, but you can still take the initiative to ask for help. It's really commendable!"

He paused and smiled: "I heard Concubine Xian De talk about it a while ago. The goddaughter recognized by her mother wants to be your concubine. Is this relevant?"

As early as when Mei Gong raised the corruption case in the Yingjiu Department, the emperor knew that Mrs. Wang had recognized his goddaughter.

If the queen is a wife, then the concubine is equivalent to a concubine to the emperor, so I don't think there is any problem.

But Lai Shangrong didn't know what the emperor was thinking, and thought he was asking for guilt. Although they were just a godson, they could still be regarded as Yuanchun's godsister.

"Back to the emperor, Wei Chen was afraid of wronging her, so he originally proposed to have the second wife..."

Emperor Zhenglong didn't wait for him to finish speaking, waved his hand and interrupted: "Hey! My beloved is the pillar of the country, and she is just a godson of a foreign relative. How can you say you are wronged? But you have to thank my beloved concubine for this. If Without her help, Aiqing may not be able to bring the beauty home!"

After saying that, he told Xia Shouzhong on the side: "Go to Yuchun Garden to convey the order. I will be there in a moment!"

In fact, when the emperor went to the harem, he did not need to deliberately convey the decree.

In order to highlight the greatness of the emperor's favor and not be able to reveal his role, he could only transfer the credit to Yuan Chun. For this reason, he even deliberately changed the name of the virtuous concubine to my beloved concubine.

Since the credit is attributed to Yuanchun, of course he must take Lai Shangrong to thank him in person.

However, I remembered the last time I asked about the progress of the matter, and saw that Yuanchun was wearing too thin clothes in Yuchun Garden.

He preconceived the idea that it was too late to change clothes, so he sent Xia Shouzhong to inform him.

After hearing Emperor Zhenglong's words, Lai Shangrong couldn't help but feel doubtful, but also felt enlightened.

He and Yuanchun had no contact at all, so how could he bring himself and Xue Baoqin together?
Could it be because of his business dealings with the Queen's family?
Although it was unclear what her intentions were, he would not believe Mrs. Wang's change from proposing to be a concubine to concubinage.

Moreover, if it was Mrs. Wang's own idea, then when she suggested that she could have both wives, she should have followed the trend instead of insisting on taking a concubine.

If this was what Yuanchun meant, it would make sense. After all, it was not easy to transmit information inside and outside the palace.

She had refused to be a concurrent teacher before, so Yuan Chun could only settle for the next best thing. It was understandable that Mrs. Wang would not discount Yuan Chun's will.

Using his god-sister as a concubine as a bargaining chip must be a big deal. I hope he won't force others to make things difficult for him. It seems that he can only resort to tricks.

Yuanchun in Yuchun Garden had no idea that while people were sitting in the palace, pots came from the sky.

She was extremely happy to hear the news that the emperor was coming.

The whereabouts of the emperor were not something that the concubines in the harem could explore. Therefore, although they knew that the emperor wanted to inquire about Lai Shangrong's progress in taking concubines, he did not know the specific time.

Therefore, although the clothes on his body were thin enough, there was no temptation to sweat and make him sticky and wet, and the emperor did not question him as he did last time, but instead graciously agreed to the Xue family's request for a postponement, so that in the end he fell short.

Therefore, after Xia Shouzhong announced his departure, she began to increase the amount of exercise in order to be perfect when the emperor arrived.

Hearing the cry of 'The Emperor has arrived', Yuan Chun raised his hands and rubbed them in front and behind him. When he saw the hem of the dragon robe stepping out of the screen wall, he couldn't wait to kneel down on the ground.

"Chen and concubine welcome the emperor!"

It was just that he clearly saw the emperor coming in, but after kneeling for a long time, he didn't see the emperor calling him to get up. Yuan Chun suddenly thought of something and was overjoyed. He quickly shook the ripe peach twice.

Lai Shangrong, who was following the emperor, was shocked. He didn't know the emperor's face at this time, but he thought it would not look good.What would we say about Yuanchun's attire in future generations?

It can be seen on TV videos, but the description may not pass muster, let alone ancient times with strict etiquette.

He didn't feel any secret joy about the happy couple, but instead scolded Yuanchun countless times in his heart.

This was the emperor's woman, and being looked down upon by him... wasn't really shocking, but it was enough to make him feel anxious.

But he didn't dare to show any strangeness. After all, he didn't know whether this was the daily dress of the concubines in the palace. If he showed any strangeness, wouldn't it imply that the emperor was immoral?
Therefore, I can only watch my nose with my eyes, my nose with my mouth, my mouth with my heart, and stand behind the emperor with my head bowed, pretending that nothing happened.

Emperor Zhenglong's facial features were distorted and his face was ferocious at this time. Even with his imperial skills and the power of the city, he could not hide the anger in his heart.

Although there are so many concubines in the harem, he can't take care of them, but the scene of the concubines being seen by the courtiers, how can he calm down.

But the harem was brought by him, and it was an unwarranted disaster. If he angered Lai Shangrong because of this, it would be against his way of being a king.

Therefore, he could only vent his anger on Yuanchun, looking at the shameless peach that was still shaking.

He scolded: "Get up quickly! Don't lose your dignity in front of Lai Aiqing!"

Lai Aiqing?
Yuanchun felt like five thunders were hitting his head, and he started to tremble like chaff, causing his whole body to sway.

But she had no choice but to obey the emperor's instructions. While the flower branches were trembling, she slowly got up from the ground and moved her concealed arms slightly forward to protect her body.

Emperor Zhenglong frowned slightly and turned to look at Lai Shangrong behind him. Seeing him standing with his head bowed, he calmed down a little.

"Ai Qing, go in and talk!"

After saying that, without even looking at Yuanchun, he stepped into the hall.

Lai Shangrong looked at Emperor Zhenglong's heels and followed him step by step.

However, due to the height difference, after Yuanchun, the corners of his eyes were still scratched a little bit.

But the surge that was about to come out did not let Lai Shangrong feel the slightest excitement of breaking the taboo. Instead, he became more and more uneasy.

If he had doubted before that this was an ordinary attire for concubines in the harem, now he was convinced that it must be Yuanchun who was daring and it was just a pity that he was in trouble.

Using oneself to judge others, let alone the emperor, even oneself cannot tolerate it. This scene falls in the eyes of others.

When the emperor brought Lai Shangrong into the palace, Yuan Chun finally came to his senses. He hurriedly took the cloak from Baoqin's hand, covered him with it, and then followed him tremblingly into the palace.

The subsequent thank yous were just a hurried formality because the emperor, Yuan Chun and Lai Shangrong all had their own thoughts.

"After Lai Aiqing returns, make good preparations for the envoys from Japan and Japan. I will order Honglu Temple to cooperate with Aiqing!"

Hearing the emperor's words, Lai Shangrong's heart finally fell.

Regardless of whether there will be a settlement later, at least there is no fear of life for now.

If the emperor arranged for a swordsman now, he could only kill him with his neck.

With his current ability, let alone resistance, it is impossible to escape unless he can leave his family behind.

He quickly expressed his loyalty and said: "Your Majesty trusts me, and I have nothing to repay. I can only repay your kindness by dedicating myself to you!"

"Well! Send Lai Aiqing out of the palace!"

(End of this chapter)