Dongling Yuanhao was serious about his explanation, but Dongling Yuanyong didn't care that he spoke so clearly.
In fact, Dongling Yuanhao was right, he did agree that Ximen Yourong appeared just right.
Although the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, the throne of the queen has meant that there is a force behind it since ancient times.
If that force is used by the imperial power, that's fine, but if it's a force that competes with the imperial power, then that's a different story.
Therefore, he did not want his harem to be used by other forces to become a force against the imperial power.
That's why he could only give You Zhongru's daughter the title of noble concubine.
As for Ximen Yourong, she has the protection of Dongling ancestors and is crowned with the honor of a queen. He can also use her to occupy the top position in the harem to prevent others from controlling the queen's position.
Perhaps not many people could fully understand Dongling Yuanyong's thoughts, but he was not surprised that Dongling Yuanhao figured out what he was thinking.
However, Dongling Yuanhao, who didn't like to be in charge, suddenly started talking to him about politics today. He guessed that Dongling Yuanhao must have had some ideas after meeting Ximen Yourong.
Moreover, Dongling Yuanyong could feel that Dongling Yuanhao seemed to want to intercede for Ximen Yourong.
But he was curious, why did Dongling Yuanhao move toward Ximen Yourong so quickly? He looked at Dongling Yuanhao, who always had a cheerful smile on his face, and said:
"Yuan Hao, it seems that what Ximen Yourong gave you to drink was not nectar water, but ecstasy soup."
Dongling Yuanhao wrinkled his nose. He also knew that Dongling Yuanyong had guessed his intention to intercede for Ximen Yourong. However, he explained:
"Brother Emperor, I admit that I think Ximen Yourong is a bit innocent, but it's one thing that I sympathize with her, but it's mainly for the sake of Brother Emperor to make her feel better. Because after all, she is wearing the Queen's Wear under the protection of our ancestors.
Baoguan, if you really starve and freeze her aunt and nephew to death in that dilapidated palace, wouldn't you be the one who gets blamed in the end? So, I think you don't need to be so cruel...!"
"In your opinion, is it best for me to provide food and drink for her?"
Dongling Yuanyong exuded obvious anger, but Dongling Yuanhao pretended not to understand and continued to persuade:
"No, I don't need to provide for her, brother. I just need to give her something to live by. In any case, brother, you still need her to "guard" the throne for you, don't you?"
"What else does she need to survive? Can't she live well just by drinking nectar water?"
"That can only last for a while, they... Hey, speaking of this, brother Emperor, you want to torture the Emperor's sister-in-law, but secretly, you still feel sorry for the Emperor's sister-in-law!"
Hearing Dongling Yuanhao's messy words, Dongling Yuanyong frowned. He glared at Dongling Yuanhao and reprimanded:
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
When and where did he feel sorry for Ximen Yourong? If she hadn't been useful, he would have killed her, and why did he still feel sorry for her?
"The nectar the emperor's sister-in-law drinks is the gift you gave to the emperor's sister-in-law as a meeting gift... ah, Ximen Yourong, Dongling Yuanyong, Yongrong... Wow, why do I feel that these two names sound so good together?"
"A match made in heaven. Could it be that the marriage between the emperor brother and the emperor's sister-in-law was a match between a dragon and a phoenix guided by the spirits of their ancestors...?"
The more Dongling Yuanhao talked, the more he went off the rails. He was so off track that Dongling Yuanyong stared at him with squinted eyes and said coldly:
"Donngling Yuanhao, it seems that you are not only extremely wise and have outstanding political opinions, but you are now also able to make clever calculations. If I don't use your talent, wouldn't you miss a great opportunity to use it on your own merits?"
Dongling Yuanyong almost gritted his teeth and squeezed out what he wanted to say, and his serious anger also succeeded in making Dongling Yuanhao feel scared.
"Emperor...Brother, I don't have any talent, you must not use it..."
"Go to the military camp outside the city early tomorrow morning to take up the post of commander-in-chief of the imperial city."
After Dongling Yuanyong ruthlessly shattered Dongling Yuanhao's thoughts of escaping unharmed, he didn't give Dongling Yuanhao a chance to protest and said to Eunuch Cao:
"Send someone to follow him to the military camp tomorrow. If he doesn't go, he will be arrested and imprisoned."
"Slave obeys the order!"
Eunuch Cao smiled slightly. Even though Dongling Yuanyong was angry at the incoherent Dongling Yuanhao, in fact, there was no real estrangement between their brothers.
But for Dongling Yuanyong, having the high position of "Commander of the Imperial City" placed on his head was like the sky falling. He rushed to Dongling Yuanyong with hope and said in a panic:
"Brother Imperial, you are kidding me, right? The commander-in-chief of the Imperial City is an important military position responsible for the safety of the entire Imperial City. Not just anyone can do this!"
"Just because not everyone can do it, I entrust the safety of the imperial city to you." Dongling Yuanyong smiled shrewdly.
"I have no ambitions. My biggest ambition in life is to eat well, drink well, and occasionally watch the excitement until I grow old. How can I, who is so mediocre, be qualified to be the commander-in-chief of the imperial city?" Dongling Yuanhao wanted to cry!
"Who says you are mediocre? What you just said is enough to prove that you have far-sightedness and the ability to strategize, so... I believe you!"
"I just...I...!"
His mind came back to him, and when he saw the triumphant smile on Dongling Yuanyong's lips, Dongling Yuanhan wished he could slap himself in the mouth.
He finally realized now that it turned out that his old fox-like imperial brother had asked so many questions just now, and the co-author was a trap for him.
Dongling Yuanyong deliberately induced him to analyze and analyze, just to make him admit that he was still talented in disguise. Now it was even more difficult for him to use his mediocrity and incompetence as an excuse to stay away from the court.
Looking at Dongling Yuanhao, whose face was full of tears but unable to get off the tiger, Dongling Yuanyong turned around and left with a satisfied smile.
Hehe, that brat, if you want to fight with him, he's still almost ready!
"Brother, I want to curse you!"
Dongling Yuanhao shouted without fear of death, making Dongling Yuanyong turn around and stare at him:
"What did you say?"
"I...I mean I want to bless you."
Looking at Dongling Yuanyong with anger on his face, Dongling Yuanhao was still very scared. He changed the word "curse" to "blessing" in a very shameless manner.
"Bless me?" Dongling Yuanyong narrowed his eyes!
"Yes! I would like to wish my brother and sister-in-law Ximen to love each other, have a son soon, be united forever, and be one in life and death..."
"Donngling Yuanhao...!"
Dongling Yuanyong roared angrily and was about to fly away that reckless guy, but Dongling Yuanhao had already used Qinggong to fly up to the high eaves and away from the danger zone, and his figure quickly disappeared.
"Damn it!"
Dongling Yuanyong cursed loudly, not to mention Ximen Yourong's identity made it impossible for him to take notice of her, and it was even more nonsense to fall in love with her!
Dongling Yuanhao knew that he hated everyone in the Ximen family, but he still "blessed" him and Ximen Yourong to fall in love with each other. That brat obviously deliberately made him angry!
However, I don’t know why, with Dongling Yuanyong making such a fuss, Ximen Yourong’s slender figure and quiet appearance have clearly appeared in Dongling Yuanyong’s mind!
But he was puzzled, why could he remember Ximen Yourong so clearly when he saw her face today?