Chapter 192.2: Not That High of a Demand
However, these people, what did they have to do with him?
Li Hong Yuan shook his head, “This son is used to being this way, afraid, unable to be completely obedient to anyone. That’s why, consort mother, this son is very sorry, if there’s a next life…………”
“Silly child, no need to say anything, consort mother all understand.” Noble Consort Su gently spoke.
Li Hong Yuan let out a shallow smile. ———If there’s a next life, probably won’t have any involvement with you at all. Perhaps, might even cripple your son as early as possible, and even if you reside in a high position, will still have you pulled down and stepped into the mud. Just don’t know, the you by that time, whether or not will still be a ‘caring mother’ like now.
The eight women that were diminished to nothing by Li Hong Yuan naturally can’t stay in Le Cheng Emperor’s imperial harem. And Li Hong Ming also won’t ask for them either. As long as one cared about one’s face, probably all won’t extend their hands anymore. Asking you, something that others look down on this much, you instead happily pull back home, this was wanting to be ridiculed and taunted, or wanting to let others say you have no taste? Of course, this didn’t include those that won’t take this seriously, not minding to be dirty as they express that their eyesight wasn’t as high as Jin Qinwang’s.
After the eight women were taken down, they no longer were able to endure, heartbrokenly crying. Where were they still the least bit arrogant and smug, like in very the beginning when Noble Consort Su picked them. Because they climbed high, that’s why they fell miserably. Although compared to others, they were just a step higher, but right now, it was still more than enough to let those other women double the mocking. Who let you previously look down from above, showing off your might; who let you humiliate and bully me, that was double the grudge; if one doesn’t take revenge now, when will one wait till?
This laughing matter naturally became known to other very quickly. Everyone’s reaction all differed. Although the final result made many people all very pleased, after all those remaining ones probably also won’t have anyone easily touching, this still made quite a few people feel, as expected of the ‘highly favored to no end’ Su-shi. Originally thought that she was using them to secure her favor, yet in the end, it was selecting for her son. Based on Le Cheng Emperor’s doting towards Jin Qinwang, selecting for him, Le Cheng Emperor naturally won’t oppose, and perhaps would even be very happy. Noble Consort Su then let Jin Qinwang mess up this situation, and for the most part, just ‘one bamboo pole overturning an entire boat of people’. This woman really was sinister and crafty, effortlessly disposing of potential enemies.
As for Shu Consort Qin, after hearing this, just faintly smiled, softly muttering: “All say he’s the most fickle and frivolous, debauched and unruly, but who would’ve thought that he’s actually the most infatuated, single-mindedly devoted, loyal without a second heart. Rather want to see, after marrying, how far he’s able to go. And whether or not Luo third miss will have this good fortune, one will know when time comes.”
“Your Highness, please forgive, this servant didn’t hear clearly what you said, can you say it one more time?” The palace attendant humbly begged for forgiveness.
Shu Consort Qin was good-tempered, her rank also enough high, and in the imperial harem, neither fought nor competed. She didn’t have Noble Consort Su’s extreme pampering, yet wasn’t considered terribly off. In the entire imperial harem, afraid, there was no one living more comfortable and at ease than her. And it was also because of this that the people serving her, compared to other places, were much more relaxed, and their guts also slightly bigger. If switched with someone else, they wouldn’t dare to easily say these words.
Shu Consort Qin waved her hand, “It’s nothing, this consort was just talking to oneself. By the way, go have Gong Wangfei invited over.” For better or worse, she was her niece. It was still better to advise a few words, so as to avoid having her get urged on by others and do something one shouldn’t do. Originally, she didn’t need to do this kind of thing, but that older brother of hers was also one with a violent temper, unwilling to talk properly. If one doesn’t explain clearly to her, perhaps she’ll be even more stubborn inside. As time goes on, in addition to then have someone fanning the flames, if by chance she does something irreversible, when time comes, it’ll be even more troublesome.
“Yes, your highness.”
Li Hong Yuan stayed for half a day, and then used the afternoon meal together with Noble Consort Su and them. Afterwards, he actually didn’t leave the imperial residence, strolling back to his own courtyard. Along the way, he even encountered his other brothers, their gaze towards him seemingly even carrying that bit of ‘resentment’. The twists and turns within, Li Hong Yuan naturally was clear about. However, these things have nothing to do with him. For those who really have that intention, how would they because of his few words, just shrink back and not go forward. In the end, it was still because of wanting face, and further want to leave a good impression with their old man. Since that’s the case, why bother getting involved with beauties, one has to be able to give up to be able to obtain. If one doesn’t give up anything, yet still want to obtain everything, that was completely impossible.
Li Hong Yuan’s four servant girls, two were left inside the imperial summer residence, and two were left outside the summer residence.
This while, Li Hong Yuan looked to the two servant girls standing before him, their eyes lowered. Truthfully speaking, they were actually also considered first class beauties, and compared to the previous eight, not inferior in any regard. In the past, they just took care of their own duties, and so Li Hong Yuan was too lazy to look at them again. Noble Consort Su hasn’t tried to send him people in several years now. However this while, he merely didn’t raise anyone for a few months, and she already started being concerned for her son. Of course, if he refuses, she also won’t forcibly shove them to him, but the four servant girls by his side, each and every one, were all still virgins. Heard that some people’s eyes were very discerning, so if this goes on, sooner or later will be seen through.
Since his marriage with Wan Wan has already been set, even if he gets discovered, it also didn’t matter. It definitely won’t be blamed on Wan Wan. At most, it was just another around of random guesses, for instance, saying he actually was dysfunctional and whatnot. These words, as long as they don’t come from his wife’s mouth, who cares who says them. However, it’ll ultimately be troublesome. If the soon-to-be husband isn’t capable, then as the soon-to-be wife, she’ll definitely be dragged into the gossips, getting pointed at by others. It was just annoying to even think about. And also his so-called parents probably will endlessly worry, their hair turning white from anxiety. Their hair all falling out had nothing to do with him, just his ears, afraid, will grow calluses. That’s why, these four servant girls, it was better to let them break their purity.
“Go find a man on your own, and tonight, have the ‘marriage consummated’. Once the wangfei marries in, we’ll then hold the wedding for you all.”
Master, on normal days, have always been too lazy to even bother speaking with them. The things they knew about, although weren’t as much as those close serving shadow guards, but the Luo family third miss having a special place in their master’s heart, this bit, they were very clear about. Originally, because of suddenly getting called over, they were still nervous and restless. Could it be that they did something wrong and made master displeased? For them, there was nothing more dreadful than this.
Their master’s temper was indeed bad, but in actuality, as long as they did their jobs properly, their days were actually the most idle and the most relaxed. The main reason being that from the start, they’d all severed the idea of climbing onto the bed. Without needing to compete, everyone was all the same, so naturally they were able to harmoniously get along, and not have to fight and scheme against one another. Also, the monthly salary was high too. In the entire capital, afraid no family’s servant girls can compare with them. Losing this job was something they didn’t want the most. Just, what did master say? Find someone to ‘consummate the marriage’? Were their ears hearing things?
“What, is there a problem?”
The two of them both shivered at the same time, opening their mouth without even thinking, “Replying to master, there isn’t a problem.”
“Then, just withdraw.”
T/N: Regarding Shu Consort Qin, my best advice would be make a compilation of all the things she says, it’ll be useful later on. I can’t say too much on her other than she’s really a dark horse in the imperial harem, everything regarding her right now is too spoilery.
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fre𝒆webnove(l).𝐜𝐨𝗺