Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1336 - 1343: Choosing a Consort for the Crown Prince of Qing Luo Kingdom (5)

It must be said that Miss Hong’s voice was exquisite. After the song was over, the melodious singing, with its rises and falls, echoed endlessly in the ethereal deep mountains, like the lingering sound around beams, causing everyone to savor it over and over, unable to extricate themselves!

Empress Dowager Mo greatly admired her and immediately took off a jade bracelet from her wrist to reward her. Hong Xiuju was flabbergasted by the Empress Dowager’s favor as she accepted it, her cheeks flushing as she stealthily glanced at Nangong Yi, her admiration as a young maiden evident for all to see.

After Empress Dowager Mo had given her reward, she said to Nangong Yi, "I wonder what The Emperor plans to reward Miss Hong with?"

Nangong Yi said, "Just reward her with a hundred taels of gold, after all, she is the first one, and indeed she sang very well!"

Hong Xiuju, upon hearing The Emperor’s praise, quickly stepped forward and knelt down in extreme joy, saying, "This subject is deeply grateful for The Emperor’s reward, long live the emperor for thousands of years!"

Empress Dowager Mo was very pleased to hear Nangong Yi praising Hong Xiuju; her son had never praised any woman since he was born! Now, not only did he praise her, but he also rewarded her and even looked at her with appreciation. This made Empress Dowager Mo genuinely happy.

She smiled warmly at Cai Wei and said in a cheerful tone, "I wonder what the Empress plans to reward Miss Hong with?"

Cai Wei smiled and replied, "Since we are rewarding, let’s give something substantial. Miss Hong, why don’t you tell us what you desire? As long as I can grant it, it shall be yours."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Miss Hong with envy, secretly longing for such good fortune and eager to try their luck as well.

Hong Xiuju, blushing shyly, glanced at Nangong Yi, then turned to Cai Wei and boldly said, "This subject does not seek gold or jade but only asks for the grace to serve by The Emperor and The Empress’ side."

After speaking, she knelt down, touching her head to the ground, refusing to rise.

Truly, her words were shocking and outrageous; not only were all the officials and young nobles present stunned, but even Cai Wei, who was usually so worldly, was taken aback. Weren’t the daughters of noble families in ancient times supposed to be reserved and modest? What was this? To brazenly ask to be a concubine in front of the legitimate wife in front of everyone; could anyone be so shameless?

Cai Wei smiled leisurely, showing not the slightest displeasure, and turned to Nangong Yi, asking, "What does The Emperor think?"

"This is a great idea, it’s rare for Miss Hong to have such thoughts. Why not grant her wish?" Before Nangong Yi could speak, Empress Dowager Mo had already cheerfully expressed her opinion.

Just as Empress Dowager Mo finished speaking, Consort Li added, "The Emperor has ascended to the throne for several months, yet there is only Empress Mu in the Imperial Harem. How can we have enough heirs to continue Our Great Jin Dynasty’s lineage? In my opinion, we should take this opportunity to select several noble daughters to enrich the harem, so as to bear heirs for Our Great Jin Dynasty soon!"

Nangong Yi’s brow furrowed slightly. In a cold voice he said, "I made a declaration on the day I married the Empress, announcing to the world that I would not take any concubines in this lifetime. There will always be only the Empress in the harem. Are Imperial Mother and Consort Li suggesting that I break my promise to the people, making them think I’m someone who can’t keep his word?"

Empress Dowager Mo said, "The Emperor is being too severe, you did indeed issue such an order. However, if the Empress is virtuous enough to want to select concubines for The Emperor, that’s another matter." Having said this, she turned to Cai Wei and said, "Since the Empress entered the palace, she has been favored every day, yet there has been no joy of a pregnancy. If we don’t allow The Emperor to take concubines, I fear it might lead to criticism."

Hearing this, Nangong Yi, displeased, said, "The Empress is too young and not suitable for childbearing now. I really can’t bear to see her endure the hardships of pregnancy at such a young age. Does this explanation satisfy you, Imperial Mother?"

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