Harem Daily Life

Chapter 452 Prince Yong is not the best choice for marriage

Historically, marriages between two countries have indeed stabilized the border and maintained peace for decades. However, the women who are married usually do not end up well. They are monitored everywhere and may even be treated as spies sent to other countries.

After all, there are only a few people like Princess Pingning who can be favored by the emperor and directly made queen after marrying into the imperial family.

But even though Princess Pingning was in a high position and was loved by the emperor, she did not give birth to a child and did not inherit the Kingdom of Yan. It is unknown whether she was artificially made infertile.

Tao Yanyan was actually quite surprised to hear that King Yong was willing to take Yan Guoqing and the princess as his co-wives.

Firstly, because of this relationship, Prince Yong might be suspected by the emperor in the future. After all, his concubine has a background in the State of Yan, which is one of his forces.

Secondly, how could Princess Yong, who is so jealous, actually agree to this? Tao Yanyan couldn't understand.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Princess Yong is one of the four great beauties in the capital. Her family should also be quite powerful. Will she agree to this marriage?"

He Linzhang tapped her nose and said, "You even know about the four great beauties in the capital?"

Tao Yanyan pouted, "It's hard not to know. The four great beauties in the capital all entered the royal family. The former Queen Wang and Concubine Wen are both your majesty's people. Princess Yong entered Prince Yong's mansion, and Princess Pingning married into the Yan Prince's wife. They are all very famous. Alas, I am from a small place in the south. Compared with them, I really can't compare."

Hearing her sour tone when she mentioned the others, He Linzhang was worried that the topic would go off topic, so he had to change the subject quickly: "Okay, okay, you're digressing again. Aren't you asking why Princess Yong agreed? Princess Yong has been married to Prince Yong for many years but has never gotten pregnant. The concubines below have all given birth to two sons and one daughter for Prince Yong. She probably felt guilty, so she agreed."

Tao Yanyan couldn't tell what he felt after hearing this. Anyway, in ancient times, it was really unacceptable for a woman to be childless. Many families divorced their wives because of this.

"What does Your Majesty think about Prince Yong taking the initiative to marry?" Tao Yanyan asked all the questions that she should and shouldn't ask. She looked at He Linzhang eagerly, wanting to hear what he had in mind.

He Linzhang pondered for a moment, and finally said bluntly: "To be honest, he is not my best candidate."

After he finished speaking, he sighed: "From childhood to adulthood, I feel that he always seems to want to compete with me, and the relationship between him and me is very subtle. However, among many brothers, my feelings for him are the deepest. He is the brother I value the most."

Tao Yanyan believed what He Linzhang said. Since Prince Yong's fiefdom was the best among all the princes, she knew that He Linzhang really wanted to treat Prince Yong well.

"But I am a king, and as a king, I will naturally have many speculations. After he married Yan Guoqing and the princess, he had the entire Yan Kingdom behind him. If he is loyal to the Great Zhou, then I will naturally be relieved, but what if he has something else in his heart? Yan Yan, I am afraid I have to start guarding against him."

Tao Yanyan did not reply. She knew that what He Linzhang said was true and he began to be suspicious of Prince Yong.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Concubine Hui and Prince Yong would have thought of this before making this decision. But they knew that this might be the result, and they were still willing to stand up. I think they should be clear-headed in their hearts." Tao Yanyan analyzed.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this matter. Of course, you still have to take precautions, but you should also think positively. As brothers, there is only this life and no afterlife. If your Majesty treats him sincerely, he will also be sincere to your Majesty."

He Linzhang kissed her forehead and thought to himself, his little concubine is really beautiful and kind-hearted. She is unwilling to think darkly of others. Even until now, she has not discovered Prince Yong's feelings for her. She is dull and a little cute.

However, He Linzhang would not make it clear and tell the concubine what Prince Yong was thinking. Why would he bother to help his love rival?

When He Linzhang thought of Prince Yong and Gu Yi, he felt a little upset, and even his arms around Tao Yanyan tightened a little.

Tao Yanyan moved in his arms: "Your Majesty, do you have any memorials to review?" But don't keep hugging me, or you'll feel the sensation again. Taking too many cold showers is not good for your body.

When He Linzhang heard this, he thought that the concubine sympathized with his hard work of staying up late at night and urged him to review the memorials first. He never imagined that the concubine was worried about the hardship he had taking cold showers and was afraid that he would get sick from not being able to see or eat.

Well, no matter what the reason is, it’s very thoughtful!

He Linzhang kissed her lips, then got up and went to the study to continue working.

The sweet osmanthus is fragrant in August. The tiny but fragrant osmanthus flowers fill the entire imperial garden with refreshing aroma.

After Tao Yanyan's morning sickness got a little better, she would go out for a walk every day to bask in the sun and relax.

Lu Cairen was also advised by the imperial physician to walk more in the late stages of pregnancy to help the fetus enter the pelvis and ensure a smoother birth.

The two of them were surrounded by a group of people and went to the Imperial Garden to admire the flowers, and they met each other unexpectedly.

Tao Yanyan's face turned slightly cold, and Lu Cairen's face wasn't much better.

However, Lady Lu was of a low rank, so she still had to bow before the First-Rank Imperial Concubine.

The servant helped her to pay respect to Tao Yanyan: "Your Majesty, I am here to see you. I heard that you are pregnant too. Congratulations."

Lu Cairen glanced at Tao Yanyan and saw that her eyes were bright and her figure had not changed much, except that her face was a little pale, she seemed to be in very good health. A feeling of resentment rose in his heart, and Lu Cairen took several deep breaths before suppressing it.

Tao Yanyan said calmly, "Congratulations to Lu Cairen as well. She got what she wanted. She's about to give birth, right? You servants, please keep a close eye on her and don't let anything happen to Lu Cairen."

The three maids around Lu Cairen immediately nodded their heads in agreement.

Tao Yanyan was too lazy to pay attention to the person opposite her, so she wanted to leave with her people. Unexpectedly, Lu Cairen stepped forward to stop her and said, "Your Majesty has been in the palace for almost three years, and it's a bit late for you to get pregnant now. Unlike me, Your Majesty was so excited that night that you got pregnant overnight. Oh, please don't take it to heart, Your Majesty. I am younger and stronger than you, so it's normal for me to get pregnant before you. What's more, Your Majesty is really brave..."

When Tao Yanyan heard her bring up her sex life in broad daylight and praise the emperor's power, his stomach suddenly churned. He turned around and held onto a sweet-scented osmanthus tree and started vomiting. Qingfeng and Mingyue were so anxious that they jumped for air.

"Quick, quick, bring some water!"

"Oh, I vomited everything I ate with great difficulty."

A group of people took care of Tao Yanyan. Lu Cairen sneered twice and walked away as if nothing had happened.

After Tao Yanyan recovered and rinsed her mouth, and the palace maids came to clean up, she supported Qingfeng and looked around. She stamped her feet in anger and said, "Listen to what nonsense she said. She deliberately pissed me off! Humph, if I wasn't so weak that I couldn't take care of myself, I would have scolded her!"

Tao·The expert at talking back·The imperial concubine·Yan Yan, failed today in the fragrant imperial garden!