After the divorce, the reborn emperor seduced me into his arms

Chapter 139 Choosing a Concubine

The banquet was very lively that day.

All officials in Kyoto, regardless of their rank, came to the Fourth Prince's residence with valuable gifts to celebrate the Fourth Prince's return to his ancestral home.

Even the emperor took the time to come and take a look.

Not only officials, but also most of their families and daughters came, and all of them were unmarried women.

Queen Wang wants to choose a concubine for the fourth prince.

Those with common sense knew that Queen Wang would not choose a very good wife for the Fourth Prince, while those without common sense fantasized about choosing their own daughter.

After all, this is the Fourth Prince's wife.

Even if he was born in the common people, he was still a prince and would be included in the royal imperial edict.

So, regardless of whether they were smart or not, they brought out all their daughters of school age. Some families who didn't have daughters even brought out their nieces.

Yang Xuan was also among them.

Of course, Yang Ying also came, but Yang Ying had already been chosen by Queen Wang as the Princess of Qi, so she would not come to participate in the selection of the Fourth Prince's Consort. She came to accompany Yang Xuan.

"See the Princess."

Yang Ying and Yang Xuan saluted Yan Qing.

Yan Qing's gaze was instantly captured by Yang Xuan, because she was wearing a pastel-colored dress today, with pearl and jade hairpins on her head, and she looked even more glamorous than Yang Yun beside her.

Those who don’t know would think she is a legitimate daughter.

Yang Ying is a concubine's daughter.

Yan Qing's eyes darkened, but she quickly stepped forward to help Yang Yin up: "Sister Yang, there's no need for us to be so polite."

Yang Ying felt a little embarrassed.

She turned around and said to Yang Xuan, "Sister, I want to talk to the princess. You go see the queen yourself."

"Yes."

Yang Xuan is very well-behaved today.

Seeing that Yan Qing was neither angry nor hateful, and even didn't say a word, he retreated politely.

But no one noticed the smugness and contempt that were hard to conceal in her eyes when she turned around.

"I'm sorry, princess."

As soon as Yang Xuan left, Yang Ying apologized to Yan Qing.

Yan Qing raised an eyebrow: "Why did Sister Yang apologize?"

Yang Ying looked around and pulled Yan Qing to a deserted corner. He whispered, "I know that the princess and the Fourth Prince have a very close relationship, and I can also see that the Fourth Prince loves the princess..."

Yang Ying's cheeks flushed, and then she whispered, "But after my father entered the palace a few days ago, he specifically told me to bring my concubine's sister here today. I couldn't refuse..."

"I know."

When Yan Qing saw Yang Xuan's gorgeous outfit, she immediately understood what Queen Wang was thinking.

She held Yang Ying's hand and said, "I'm very happy that Sister Yang can tell me this."

It's not Yang Ying's fault. In her previous life, Yang Xuan was married to Gu Huaizhou. Yan Qing thought that in this life, she had crushed Madam Zhen's evil scheme, and Yang Xuan would have nothing to do with Gu Huaizhou. Unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, she was still arranged to play the role of Gu Huaizhou's wife.

Yan Qing sneered in his heart.

Destiny?

She doesn't believe it.

Since she could change it the first time, she could change it the second time.

Seeing that Yan Qing was really not angry, Yang Ying felt completely relieved.

She was taught by her family to be a model lady since she was young, strictly observing etiquette in her words and deeds, and never daring to overstep the line.

No one cared about her own thoughts.

Not even she cared.

Until she saw Yan Qing, and saw that when she was betrayed by her husband on her wedding night, she neither cried nor made a fuss, but instead resolutely threw down a divorce letter.

Seeing her being reviled by the whole of Kyoto, yet still living her life steadily, was even better.

This kind of rebelliousness made Yang Ying envious.

So she saw Yan Qing very early, but the two had no intersection until Wang Mingjue appeared, and she finally became friends with Yan Qing.

Yang Ying cherishes this friend very much.

She returned the gesture and shook Yan Qing's hand, asking with concern, "Are you used to living in the Princess's Mansion?"

Yan Qing said playfully, "When you have time, Sister Yang, come visit my Princess's Mansion and you'll know."

"Good~"

Yang Ying also felt relieved by her: "The princess has given orders, and this servant will obey..."

The two smiled at each other and chatted for a while.

Just as they were about to enter the inner courtyard, a shrill eunuch's voice suddenly rang out: "The eldest princess has arrived!"

Then a group of palace maids filed in.

Princess Shuding arrived surrounded by a large number of palace servants, and her entourage was even larger than that of the Empress.

Yan Qing stood in the crowd and looked over.

Shu Ning had been under house arrest for almost a month and had become much thinner. Her face, which was already somewhat gloomy, now began to look even more mean.

Behind the eldest princess followed Wang Mingjue.

Wang Mingjue saw Yan Qing as soon as he came in.

Her eyes were about to spit fire. This woman almost ruined her innocence, and she had to agree to marry Lu Qiaonan.

This made Wang Mingjue very angry.

She will definitely not let Yan Qing go today.

And that bastard Lu Qiaonan, a disgusting thing that Yan Qing and Yan Tan no longer wanted after using it, actually wanted to marry her?

Neither of them will have an easy time today!

Wang Mingjue suddenly stepped forward and whispered something in the eldest princess's ear. The eldest princess Shu Ning suddenly looked towards Yan Qing.

"Yan-Qing!"

Shu Ning was under house arrest for more than half a month, and the person she hated the most was Yan Qing.

This hatred even exceeded the sadness when hearing about Lu Mingyue's death!

Shu Ning rushed towards Yan Qing, gritting her teeth and saying, "How dare you appear before this princess!"

"I've met the eldest princess."

Yan Qing bowed and said with a smile, "I haven't committed any crime, nor have I committed arson or murder. Why can't I appear before the princess?"

"hiss!"

Everyone gasped.

Yan Qing is bringing up something that is not relevant at all. She is actually using the deceased Prince Consort Lu to emulate Princess Yin Yang. Is she trying to kill herself?

Even Yang Ying looked at Yan Qing in surprise, and even secretly tugged at her sleeve.

Yan Qing is not afraid at all.

Queen Wang is about to insert someone into Gu Huaizhou's favor, so why can't she confront her daughter?

Seeing Shu Ning's face change color instantly, Yan Qing continued, "I heard from the Fourth Prince that His Majesty has high hopes for the eldest princess. He just released her from house arrest. The eldest princess must not do anything to upset His Majesty again..."

"you!"

Shu Ning subconsciously raised her hand to hit Yan Qing, but was stopped by her last words.

She was right. The emperor had just pardoned her from house arrest. If she caused trouble again, she would definitely make the emperor angry.

But looking at Yan Qing's smug expression, she was really angry!

Shu Ning stared at Yan Qing with a sullen expression. After a long while, she seemed to remember something and suddenly put down her hand: "Yan Qing, don't be so proud. I heard that the Queen Mother is going to choose a concubine for Gu Huaizhou today. Let's see how arrogant you can be!"

Although Gu Huaizhou restored his identity, he did not change his surname.

Because Yue Fei's surname is Gu.

So Emperor Yong just followed his lead.

Shu Ning looked at Yan Qing and snorted coldly, "Don't think I don't know. You're going against me and our Wang family. Aren't you just standing on Gu Huaizhou's broken boat? You like him? Then I will never let you have your way. Later, I will take a good look at the future Fourth Prince's consort with my mother!"