How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 571: Is the Reward Forcing a Commandery Princess on Us?
Tao Mingxuan practiced very diligently, and coupled with his intelligence, he mastered what others took half a month to learn in just one day, though he was not yet proficient.
But one day, Pei Shu’er suddenly saw an entirely unfamiliar person.
As she walked past this person, he grabbed hold of Pei Shu’er’s hand.
Pei Shu’er was startled, then saw the sullen expression on this man’s face.
Pei Shu’er raised an eyebrow, "Tao Mingxuan?"
The man in front of her then circulated his energy, and quickly transformed into Tao Mingxuan’s appearance.
This cultivation technique...
It’s even stronger than her disguise technique!
She wanted to learn it!
Pei Shu’er could already foresee, if Tao Mingxuan were to enter the imperial palace, how "green" the Emperor’s hat would become.
If all the imperial heirs born in the palace were not the Emperor’s...
Then would this kingdom have to bear the surname Tao!
Thinking about it, it was rather satisfying.
Tao Mingxuan saw Pei Shu’er’s expression of hesitation, seemingly knowing what she wanted to say, and interrupted her.
He said, "Send me to the palace tomorrow."
Were it any other time, Pei Shu’er might have been worried.
But now, with Tao Mingxuan’s skills, there was no need to take the route through the Cleansing Room anymore.
Simply let Tang Zan take Tao Mingxuan into the palace, knock out a little eunuch, and impersonate him.
And this little eunuch should preferably be from Lin Guipin’s palace.
Tao Mingxuan almost immediately assumed the role upon entering, becoming Little Dengzi in front of Lin Guipin.
Having settled one matter, Pei Shu’er felt a sense of relief.
After all, she had promised Tao Mingxuan before.
Now that Tao Mingxuan was in the palace, he frequently transmitted some news out.
For example, the Emperor had not visited Lin Guipin’s palace for a year, and even before, he only visited once every six months.
Currently, the Emperor’s most frequent visits were to Consort Shu’s palace.
After the plague in the Capital was completely resolved, the city regained its prosperity.
Of course, what was most lacking was food.
Being under the Emperor’s rule, no mistakes were allowed, so the Emperor opened the granaries to provide relief.
However, there was still no solution to the drought.
Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan were also summoned to the imperial palace after the plague was completely resolved.
The Emperor wore a smile on his face.
"The eradication of the plague in the Capital is largely thanks to you two."
Tang Zan replied, "Receiving the Emperor’s bounty, we should alleviate his worries. This is our duty."
Pei Shu’er also said, "It’s our fortune to help relieve the Emperor’s burdens."
Yan Haoxuan’s expression looked a bit better, appreciating their awareness and tact.
He smiled and said, "Since you performed a great service, I am one who rewards and punishes clearly, I will bestow upon you ten thousand taels of gold, and there’s also a special reward."
Pei Shu’er lowered her head, quietly waiting for the Emperor’s second reward.
The Emperor laughed, "Princess Chaoyang is yet unmarried, she is a bit younger than Pei Shu’er. Your Prince Mansion is indeed too quiet, it’s time to add some people."
Upon hearing this, Pei Shu’er felt a chill in her heart, and her hand grew cold, inferring that she had always been barren.
She had previously considered that coming to this ancient place would inevitably confront her husband’s concubine-taking.
However, she had always internally resisted this.
Tang Zan discreetly held Pei Shu’er’s hand, warming her initially cold heart.
Tang Zan said, "Thank you, Emperor, but having Shu’er is enough. A lifetime with one person is what I pursue."
Yan Haoxuan raised an eyebrow, "Successful in career, with the beauty in your arms, is it not wonderful? You must know, Princess Chaoyang has adored you for some time, and the Chaoyang Prince Mansion is also a great help."
Pei Shu’er felt unsure of Yan Haoxuan’s intentions. She hadn’t heard of Chaoyang Prince Mansion, but she knew its power was considerable.
Tang Zan was already a thorn in Yan Haoxuan’s side, and if Chaoyang Prince Mansion was added, the power would be even greater, increasingly beyond his control.
No, with the Dog Emperor’s character, he would only aim to weaken Tang Zan.
Then, was Chaoyang Prince Mansion firmly standing behind Yan Haoxuan? Truly the Emperor’s people.
So, this was likely to spy on military information.
She desired to refuse, but that’s impossible.
Moreover, she knew such a refusal could not come from her, or she might gain a reputation for jealousy.
Already having yielded nothing for three years was a great crime, and coupled with a jealous reputation.
Then not only she, but the Prince Mansion’s reputation would be ruined by her.
However, Yan Haoxuan’s action was indeed quite unfair.
Others’ rewards were for their benefit, but the Emperor’s reward was not at all.
Actually, it was for driving a wedge between them as a couple.
The Emperor clearly wanted to force it, but Tang Zan refused.
Finally, Yan Haoxuan’s gaze turned cold.
"Then let Chaoyang visit the Old Madam. After all, she is her aunt."
Tang Zan said nothing, even if the familial connection through the aunt existed, he did not have the right to refuse people visiting. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
Moreover, the Emperor had spoken so, if refused outright, it might anger the Emperor.
Therefore, Pei Shu’er and Tang Zan did not speak.
Until they reached the palace gate, Pei Shu’er’s face didn’t look good, but she remained silent.
Tang Zan held Pei Shu’er in his arms.
"Rest assured, I won’t casually take a concubine."
Tang Zan’s words didn’t comfort Pei Shu’er much.
About concubines, Pei Shu’er never discussed it with Tang Zan.
Before, they lived in exile, struggling to survive, with no time to think about taking concubines.
Now Tang Zan is a War King, if he truly wants to take concubines, it seems reasonable.
Moreover, ancient people valued offspring very much, they have been married for three years, yet no child...
But, Pei Shu’er couldn’t accept this.
She didn’t like competing with other women for her beloved man.
Thinking back to the Pei Mansion, and the former Prince Zhan Mansion.
A crowd of women vying for one man is such a disgusting thing.
She had been harboring a grievance, Tang Zan kept observing her carefully, finally pursing his lips, saying nothing.
At the mansion, when Pei Shu’er was about to get off the carriage, Tang Zan first carried her off horizontally.
When Pei Shu’er was about to get down, Tang Zan said, "Let me carry the Princess Consort more."
Pei Shu’er said nothing, quietly staying in Tang Zan’s embrace.
Tang Zan noticed Pei Shu’er’s downcast eyes, with a hint of melancholy between her brows, his own heart also filled with sorrow.
Inside the room, after dismissing everyone, Tang Zan finally said, "If you have anything to say, feel free."
Pei Shu’er looked at Tang Zan and shook her head.
"No, nothing."
Tang Zan instinctively felt Pei Shu’er wasn’t happy, he spoke.
"Rest assured, I’ve said it, I won’t casually take concubines."
