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Jingdu.
There were many new beauties in the palace, and Mingyu finally found something to amuse herself every day. However, because there were no proper concubines in the palace, and Murong Ke never cared about the consort selection, leaving everything to Mo Rongyi, the selection of beauties was a little slow.
Mo Rongyi had recently received many gifts from the families of the beauties, hoping that he could give some beauties more opportunities in the palace.
"This Jasper Qilin must be worth quite a lot of silver." Zhao Ning, with his big belly, was looking at the gifts that others had sent over. He held a pair of green jade Qilin and sighed, "For the sake of their daughter staying in the palace, they have really used up all their wealth."
"What do you mean by risking their family's wealth? Who doesn't send gifts in hopes of receiving double the returns in the future?" Mo Rongyi laughed coldly and reached out to touch Zhao Ning's stomach. "In the future, no matter who comes to see you, if you don't want to see them, just let them go."
"What do we do with these?" Zhao Ning looked anxiously at the items that had already filled half the warehouse.
Mo Rongyi frowned and glanced at it. "Send it to the palace tomorrow and donate it to the national treasury."
"What if their daughter wasn't chosen …" If they didn't return the gift, those people would think that they were helping them by accepting the gift.
Mo Rongyi coldly snorted, "Then let them go find the emperor."
"Have you seen all those beauties? How many of them are good? After all, they will be living in the palace in the future and will have to get along with Ming Yu. " Zhao Ning was worried that when Xiu Nu becomes a concubine in the future, she would have to live with Ming Yu in the back palace. What if she doesn't treat Ming Yu well?
"There aren't many good people who fight to be in the limelight, but there are also those who are educated and reasonable. In the future, they will be good to Ming Yu." Mo Rongyi said in a low voice. What he did was for his niece.
Zhao Ning nodded lightly, "I wonder when sister-in-law and the others will be back."
"She's already on the way, but you know, sister-in-law's medical skills are superb. When someone is sick, she will always help first. Unknowingly, we have been delayed," Mo Rongyi said.
"Aiya, my leg …" Zhao Ning felt uncomfortable sitting down. He wanted to stand up, but he realized that his leg was cramping.
Mo Rongyi was so frightened that he hurriedly picked her up and placed her on the bed. He skillfully massaged her calf. "How are you? Are you feeling better?"
"Yes, much better." Zhao Ning said helplessly, "It wasn't this troublesome even when I was pregnant with Brother Jun. She's really becoming more and more pampered."
"It's better to be more delicate." Mo Rongyi lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
Zhao Ning's mouth revealed a sweet smile, "Oh yes, I heard that the emperor has already summoned a Xiu Nu with the surname Shen?"
"They left the palace so quickly?" Mo Rongyi frowned. It seemed that the palace walls were leaking.
"Two days ago, during Madam Wu's birthday banquet, I heard Madam Ruan mention it. She said that the Emperor and Shen Xiunu are old acquaintances, and that Shen Xiunu is especially favored by Madam Ruan. He even asked Ming Yu to go to Chuxiu Palace often to interact with her. Everyone is guessing if the Emperor intends to mention Shen Xiunu …" Zhao Ning did not continue. She had never seen Shen Huan 'er before, so she did not know how to evaluate this woman. Instead, she was worried about the current situation in the palace.
Although Ming Yu looked innocent and flawless, she was actually very clear. If someone did not treat her well, she would definitely be able to tell.
Mo Rongyi said, "Shen Huan 'er is the daughter of Shen Yuexuan from Canghai City. Shen Yuexuan has made great contributions recently, and the Emperor wants to see her because of her father. However, it is true that the Emperor and Shen Yuexuan are old acquaintances. I heard that Shen Huan' er's life was saved by sister-in-law."
"There's actually such a fate?" Zhao Ning asked in surprise.
"Yes." Mo Rongyi nodded, "But I remember that all of Shen Yuexuan's assets were confiscated."
Zhao Ning said, "No wonder the Emperor treats Shen Xiunu differently."
"I don't know if he treats her differently, but this time, the Emperor is conferring concubines. The entire court is watching. I wonder if the Emperor will choose an Empress." If there was an Empress, then the child born by the Empress would be the legitimate son of the first wife. At that time, Ming Yu's status in the palace would be awkward.
"Then you have to understand Shen Huan 'er better. At least you have to know what kind of person she is," Zhao Ning instructed.
"Mm." Mo Rongyi nodded, "Don't worry about this. You're about to give birth, don't think too much."
Zhao Ning smiled, "I'm fine."
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In the Imperial Study, Murong Ke looked up at Ming Yu, who was trying hard to read the memorials. Her pretty little face was almost scrunched up. It was obvious that she found the memorials difficult to understand and was having a hard time reading them.
Murong Ke felt a little helpless. Ming Yu seemed to have no interest in court politics. Every time she read the memorials in the Imperial Study, she would feel depressed.
"Ming Yu, if you're tired, take a rest." Murong Ke said gently. He could not bear to see her unhappy.
"Okay, Father. I'm so tired." Ming Yu immediately put down the memorials in her hands and complained to Murong Ke coquettishly, "These officials don't even find it tiring to write memorials. It's something that can be finished in a few sentences, but they always have to write a long speech."
"Just focus on those few sentences. You don't have to read everything." Murong Ke said.
Ming Yu said, "I haven't trained to this level yet. I can pick out the important points in one look. Father, why don't you read it yourself?"
"Where do you want to go?" Murong Ke asked helplessly.
"I'm not going anywhere." Ming Yu looked sincere.
Murong Ke looked at her blandly, "So you're not the one who goes to Chuxiu Palace every day? Could it be that your palace maids go by themselves? "
"…" Ming Yu laughed. If she denied it, it would be Ning Xiang and Han Lu who suffered. "Father, I was bored, so I went for a walk."
Murong Ke did not object to Ming Yu getting to know those beauties. "Then how do you think they treat you?"
"They're very careful, afraid that they'll make me unhappy." Ming Yu said, "They try their best to please me."
"Do you like them doing that?" Murong Ke asked.
Ming Yu said, "I don't really like it. But it's quite interesting to see how they flatter each other even though they don't like each other."
Murong Ke laughed. "Ming Yu, you're a princess now. In this palace, you're the most respected person. They'll want to please you and curry favor with you. But if they're really treating you well, you need to see for yourself."
"If I wasn't a princess, would they not treat me like this?" Ming Yu asked with a smile. "I know. They're trying to please me for Father."
"Who told you this?" Murong Ke frowned.
"Do I need anyone to tell me? I have eyes to see." Ming Yu's face was full of excitement. "Father, have you seen those beauties? Is there anyone you like in particular? "
"…" Murong Ke rubbed the space between his brows. "What are you thinking about?"
Ming Yu smiled and said, "I want to know who you'll keep in the end."
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