Harem, Jingren Palace.

"I respectfully welcome your Majesty."

Concubine Wu led the palace people to pay homage to the emperor's ceremonial guard. Emperor Kaiping got down from the imperial chariot and stepped forward to help her up. He scolded her: "I have already sent someone here to tell you that you don't have to go out to greet me. How much have you said?"

You always refused to listen. Could it be that you don’t want me to come to Jingren Palace?”

Concubine Wu turned around and supported Emperor Kaiping's arm, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty pities my concubine, but how can I neglect my etiquette? If the adults of the previous dynasty hear it, I will make your majesty worried at the court meeting. I know this."

, It is the generosity of the Holy Emperor to follow your advice, but if your Majesty is troubled because of my concubine’s negligence, it will be my fault.”

Emperor Kaiping glanced around and said calmly: "How do outsiders know about the affairs in the concubine's palace?"

The people in the palace were horrified, and they all bowed their heads and held their breath in concentration.

Concubine Wu said softly: "Your Majesty, the people in my concubine's palace are very honest and will not talk nonsense anymore."

Emperor Kaiping nodded, but he had some concerns in his heart.

Entering the inner hall, Concubine Wu personally helped Emperor Kaiping change into his regular clothes, and then thoughtfully served him hot tea.

Emperor Kaiping's eyes were gentle and he pointed to the side and said, "Sit down too and talk to me."

"Yes." Concubine Wu responded.

Emperor Kaiping sighed and said, "I am here today to make amends."

Concubine Wu was shocked when she heard this and said at a loss: "Your Majesty, I cannot afford this."

Emperor Kaiping waved his hand to signal her not to get excited, and said slowly: "Before, you took a fancy to the daughter of the Pei family and wanted to betroth her to the eldest son, and I also approved of this marriage. I can understand your good intentions, but things have gone against your wishes, I'm afraid.

We can only choose one other person to marry into Prince Lu’s palace.”

Concubine Wu bit her lower lip and said slightly unexpectedly: "Did the Pei family regret it?"

Emperor Kaiping sneered and said: "If the Pei family had such courage, I would look down upon them. It was not the Pei family, but a confused boy who messed up this matter."

Seeing that the emperor didn't seem angry, Concubine Wu couldn't help but curiously asked: "I wonder who is so bold?"

Emperor Kaiping said angrily: "Who else could it be? Pei Yue, that stubborn fool like a donkey. Maybe I have been too lenient during this period, and he has become more and more ignorant of the heaven and earth, and even dares to interfere in the affairs of the Tian family."

Although his attitude was very harsh, based on Concubine Wu's understanding of this supreme being, I am afraid that the young nobleman had really caught the emperor's eye, otherwise he would never have been so excited.

Thinking of this, Concubine Wu asked calmly: "Your Majesty, did the Marquis of Zhongshan interfere in this matter because he had a rift with the Pei family?"

Emperor Kaiping shook his head, briefly repeated Pei Yue's reasons, and finally said coldly: "If it weren't for the fact that he had done so much this time, how could I have allowed him to be so presumptuous?"

Concubine Wu chuckled and said: "After all, His Majesty is merciful, so the ministers dare to be honest with each other."

Emperor Kaiping looked at her slightly surprised and asked: "This guy ruined the boss's marriage, and you're not angry?"

Concubine Wu sighed softly and said helplessly: "Your Majesty, if I don't have some resentment in my heart, no one will believe me if I tell you. Xian'er is already in his twenties and has no heirs. How can I be a mother?"

Aren't you in a hurry? You finally found a girl with a good family background, personality and appearance, but she was forcibly disturbed by the Marquis of Zhongshan. I wish I could teach him a lesson in person."

Emperor Kaiping laughed and said: "He is already eighteen years old and a prince. You really can't teach him a lesson."

Concubine Wu nodded and said: "I understand that even if Pei Yue is still a stupid boy, I will not go out of my way to teach him a lesson."

Emperor Kaiping asked curiously: "Why is this?"

Concubine Wu said with a natural expression: "Pei Yue came forward this time to repay the kindness that Pei's daughter had shown him. In fact, seriously speaking, those kindnesses were not very deep, but he still stepped forward, which shows that he is a man who puts loyalty first. He is a man of good temperament. Now he is your Majesty's minister, and he has the ability to lead the army in battle. He is a good general who should conquer the world for your Majesty. The more talents like this, the better. I wish that the court was full of ministers and concubines, so how could it happen because of a marriage? What about the loyalty of these ministers?"

Emperor Kaiping couldn't help but sigh after hearing this: "It would be great if everyone in the world thought like you."

Concubine Wu said softly: "After all, there are only a very small number of disloyal and unjust people. The subjects of Daliang love Your Majesty, but they cannot be like concubines and have the opportunity to say these words to your face."

Emperor Kaiping said with great interest: "You mean, I should open up my voice?"

Concubine Wu covered her mouth and smiled softly: "Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me. It's not the harem's turn to talk about these important matters."

Emperor Kaiping smiled loudly, raised his hand and nodded at her.

The lights in the palace are brightly lit, just like daylight.

Emperor Kaiping was leaning on the couch, looking at Concubine Wu's supple face, and said with a smile: "I asked Luo Ting today who among the princes is more suitable for the position of crown prince."

Concubine Wu was slightly startled, and then her eyes showed a bit of nervousness.

Emperor Kaiping saw all this change and continued: "He told me that establishing direct descendants and elders is the rule of conduct of the Heavenly Family, and this limit cannot be exceeded."

Concubine Wu moved to his side, raised her hand to gently tap his legs, nodded and said, "Master Luo is right."

Emperor Kaiping asked: "Do you really think so?"

Concubine Wu nodded slightly and showed a slightly bitter smile.

However, this attitude made Emperor Kaiping very satisfied. Although the status of emperor always makes people different, he did not want to see everyone around him like Mo Haoli or Wang Pingzhang. The city is as deep as the sea. This is the recent situation. The reason why he has become more and more fond of Concubine Wu over the years is also the reason why Pei Yue's temperament is valued by him.

Just thinking of Luo Ting's answer, he couldn't help but frown slightly and said, "Wait a little longer."

Concubine Wu advised: "Your Majesty, I still think what Mr. Luo said is reasonable. Xian'er's talents and abilities are not beyond others, and the adults in the previous dynasty would not agree. In fact, I only hope that he can live a safe life. Just be happy and have no other evil thoughts. I am already a noble concubine, and I am favored and valued by His Majesty, and a wise son is the honor of a prince. How can I be worthy of Your Majesty's grace if I am greedy and insufficient?"

After hearing these words, Emperor Kaiping's heart moved. He raised his hand and patted Concubine Wu on the back of her hand. He smiled and repeated, "Wait a little longer."

Concubine Wu didn't understand what he meant and looked a little confused.

Emperor Kaiping said slowly: "The boss used to act recklessly, but he has changed a lot recently. This is a good thing. But I think it is not enough. He does not need to go to the palace every day to pay respects. Only by getting close to the wise can he gradually become stronger."

Concubine Wu asked: "What does your Majesty mean?"

Emperor Kaiping smiled and said: "Let him deal with those old men, I'm afraid he is not willing to do it. In the end, he will get twice the result with half the effort. Although Pei Yue is a few years younger than him, his experience may not be weaker than him, and there is an awe-inspiring aura in this kid, which is consistent with It's better to be close to him than to be bored in the palace all day long."

Concubine Wu looked surprised and said without hesitation: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."

Emperor Kaiping warned: "Pei Yue has a bad temperament due to his experiences as a boy. You have to give me a few words of advice, don't become an enemy if you don't get close to him."

Concubine Wu smiled movedly and said, "I will definitely teach Xian Er well so that I can live up to your majesty's hard work."

Emperor Kaiping nodded and said: "That's very good."

The night outside the palace is like ink, and everything in Daliang Kyoto is quiet. As time passes quietly, only the night wind of early spring blows away the dreams of the world.

The Zhongshan Marquis Mansion was also in silence. In a bedroom in a small courtyard at the back of the house, a candle lit up with dim light.

"gentlemen!"

A soft cry suddenly woke up the person next to the pillow.

Lin Shuyue looked panicked, and quickly shook Pei Yue awake, and shouted worriedly: "Master, Master!"

Pei Yue sat up suddenly, his chest heaving violently, and his face was covered with big beads of sweat.

Lin Shuyue took a look by candlelight and asked with some distress: "Did the young master have a nightmare?"

Pei Yue closed his eyes slightly, exhaled a breath, and nodded.

Lin Shuyue put on her clothes and got out of bed, took a soaked towel from the corner, leaned against the bed and carefully wiped the sweat from Pei Yue's face, then stretched out her hand to explore, only to find that Pei Yue's chest and back were all

I was sweating coldly, as if I had just climbed out of a puddle.

Lin Shuyue was taken aback. She had been with Pei Yue for so long. In her impression, the young master seemed to be omnipotent, and his determination was far beyond comparison with other people's. How could he be like a child who had a nightmare?

Pei Yue allowed Lin Shuyue to wipe his body for him, and he remembered the scene in his dream very clearly, almost vividly.

There was only one person in the dream, Mr. Xi, but he was lying on the ground covered in blood, his eyes closed tightly and his breath was like a thread.

Pei Yue had never seen or even imagined that his husband would appear in front of him in such a posture, so he was extremely nervous and worried, which led to the situation that Lin Shuyue saw.

Lin Shuyue helped him dry his body, then found clean and comfortable clothes for him to put on, and then returned to bed after finishing her work.

Pei Yue lost all sleep for a while and asked softly: "What day is today?"

Lin Shuyue came over and snuggled up to him, saying softly: "Today is February 19th."

Pei Yue calculated in his mind that the Zangfeng Guards would be back in half a month at most.

Of course he didn't believe that Mr. Xi would have an accident, but the dream was so real that he couldn't wake up for a while.

Lin Shuyue raised her hand and stroked Pei Yue's chest, gently advising: "Master, dreams are all reversed, don't think too much."

Pei Yue breathed a sigh of relief and felt that his reaction just now was too fierce. If Ye Qi was lying next to her at this moment, she would definitely be laughed at for a while. Thinking of this, he smiled slightly, put his arms around Lin Shuyue's soft body, nodded and said:

"Okay, go to sleep, I have to do something big tomorrow."

Lin Shuyue blinked and said, "Then I wish the young master success."
Chapter completed!