When Dai Rong's words came out, it shocked many people. Especially Ming He, he even felt his legs soften. If he had known that this Hu Guo Princess of Jing was so open, he wouldn't have done this today. If the Empress thought that he had purposefully led the person in front of her, what good days would he have in the future?
The furen of the Dong Yu envoy widened her eyes in shock. She used the teacup to cover her slightly open mouth and couldn't help but look at the Empress. How would the Empress resolve this matter?
Qu Qing Ju was slightly surprised at Dai Rong's act of offering herself to the bed but she quickly calmed down. She had heard of the valiant customs of the country of Jing. Even though she hadn't thought that this Dai Rong Princess would directly say such a thing, but she wasn't so surprised that she would lose her composure. Elegantly putting down the teacup in her hand, she used a handkerchief embroidered with a beautiful pattern to wipe the corner of her mouth: "Princess, where did this come from? If you are in love with the Emperor, why didn't you tell him, but ben gong?"
"This one heard that the Empress of Da Long has the right to manage the hougong. Then expanding the hougong should be your responsibility. This one asking you about this matter, I think it is in accordance with the rules," Dai Rong Princess stood from the stool and gave a Da Long bow to Qu Qing Ju, "Dai Rong is truly in love with the Emperor and begs the Empress for permission."
Dai Rong's actions were undoubtedly forcing the Empress to acknowledge her status. At the side, Yin Liu and the others were gritting their teeth in hatred. It was only due to their status that they silently stood at the side.
The furens of the envoys of the other subordinate countries were also embarrassed. Many of them had heard the rumors before but they all understood that there was something fishy about the rumors. But they hadn't thought that this Dai Rong Princess would really have thoughts about the Emperor of Da Long. At this moment, they began to regret coming to the garden with Princess Dai Rong. After this kind of thing happened, they really didn't know what kind of expression to make.
"Dai Rong Princess is right, ben gong has the right to expand the hougong," Qu Qing Ju smiled as she stood, looking down at Dai Rong who was kneeling in front of her, "but ben gong is also the wife of the Emperor. Naturally, ben gong wouldn't ignore the wishes of the Emperor and take other women into the palace. If Princess truly loves His Majesty, why don't you tell His Majesty your feelings? If His Majesty is willing to accept you into the palace, ben gong will naturally be happy to have another woman in the inner palace to serve His Majesty. "
Dai Rong didn't think that the Empress would push the matter onto His Majesty the Emperor. After a slight pause, she said: "If that's the case, why don't I ask the Empress to tell His Majesty this sincerity on my behalf. I will thank the Empress first." Finishing, she flicked her sleeve and knelt down, even taking a posture of prostrating herself on the ground.
Ming He saw the almost shameless actions of the princess of Jing and imperceptibly glanced behind him. At this time, the Emperor was about to leave court. He didn't know if Xiao Gan Zi would be able to invite the Emperor over. If this matter didn't go well, it would become big. Fortunately, Her Majesty the Empress was prudent in her actions. If she had thought wrongly, she would have lost face in front of the affiliated countries.
"Since it's sincere, why let someone else say it. Wouldn't that taint the true feelings," Qu Qing Ju walked forward a few steps and extended a hand in front of Dai Rong. She smiled slightly, "Princess, please stand. The country of Jing might be a subordinate country of Da Long, but you are still a princess of a country. How can you give ben gong such a great bow?"
When the furen of the Dong Yu envoy heard this, she felt embarrassed on behalf of Dai Rong. The Empress was mocking her for lowering her status to be shameless. A good princess, no matter how small the country was, it was still a country. Her words and actions represented the country. Right now, she was bending her knees just to enter the inner palace of Da Long to be a feipin. If the Queen of Jing knew of her actions, what would she think?
Dai Rong might have a high opinion of herself, but she wasn't stupid. She naturally heard the hidden meaning in Qu Qing Ju's words. Looking at the other's extended hand, her tone was respectful as she replied: "I don't dare to trouble Empress." She then stood up and sighed sorrowfully. "As a woman, how many times do I have the chance to see His Majesty? It's just a delusion that I hope to be able to accompany His Majesty."
"Princess has only seen the Emperor a few times and your heart is already in love. You really are infatuated. Ben gong has to look at you," Qu Qing Ju's face showed traces of a smile, seemingly mocking and proud, "If that's the case, why don't ben gong give you a chance to tell the Emperor your feelings?" After she finished speaking, her eyes looked towards the side of the fake mountain. Standing there was He Heng dressed in a black dragon patterned robe. The other's expression was frighteningly calm.
Dai Rong seemed to have sensed that someone was behind her. She turned her head to look. She didn't expect that it would be the Emperor. She was surprised for a moment before she reacted. Revealing a sweet smile, she bowed, "Greetings to the honorable Emperor."
The furen of the other subordinate countries also stood and bowed. They were all married women and naturally had the ability to read body language. So with just a casual glance, they could see that His Majesty the Emperor's expression wasn't very good and seemed to be faintly angry.
The atmosphere seemed to have returned to when Dai Rong Princess had offered herself as a pillow. He Heng walked to sit down next to Qu Qing Ju. Looking at the seductively dressed princess of Jing, he said in a heavy voice: "Furen, please rise."
Dai Rong's body swayed as she prepared to stand. She hesitated but in the end, she still maintained her bowing position. He Heng didn't seem to see her state. After exchanging a few words with the furens of the envoys, he didn't speak again and silently drank tea at the side.
The furens of the envoys didn't know if they should leave or obediently sit. They carefully looked at the princess of Jing who was still maintaining her bowing position and didn't dare to breathe loudly. They were all subordinate countries. If they encountered a natural disaster, they had to rely on Da Long's aid. Who dared to be disrespectful in front of the Emperor of Da Long? Not to mention a bow, even if the Emperor of Da Long found a reason to take one of their lives, they didn't dare to say anything.
Luckily, the successive Emperors of Da Long weren't tyrannical so these years, the days of the subordinate countries had been relatively peaceful. But if they really angered His Majesty the Emperor, other than the destruction of their country and their families, there was no other way out.
Qu Qing Ju also detected that the atmosphere wasn't good and asked: "Why did the Emperor come?"
"Zhen heard that you came to the garden and came to see," He Heng's tone became much warmer. He looked at Qu Qing Ju. Seeing that her expression was normal and wasn't angry at the actions of the princess of Jing, he smiled and said, "Zhen is waiting to eat the noon meal with you."
When the furen of the Dong Yu envoy heard this, she couldn't help but feel disdain towards Dai Rong. The relationship between the Emperor and Empress of Da Long was harmonious. This Dai Rong Princess was vain and wanted to enter the hougong of Da Long. She really was shameless and brainless. Right now, she was the princess of the country of Jing. The Empress would still be polite to her. If she became a feipin of the hougong, with the weak power of the country of Jing, if the Empress wanted to take care of her, she wouldn't have anything to worry about.
"Just now, qie heard some moving words from the princess of Jing. Is the Emperor interested in listening?" Qu Qing Ju smiled as she looked at He Heng, "After qie heard it, qie was very shocked."
"The matter of the successor of the country of Jing has been decided. Zhen and the princess of Jing are men and women and have nothing to discuss," He Heng put down the teacup and coldly opened, "Your Highness the Princess, if your country has something to discuss with my Da Long, then please invite His Highness the Crown Prince of your country to come and have an audience."
"Emperor, this matter has nothing to do with politics," Dai Rong looked at the cold eyes of the Emperor of Da Long. There was regret in her heart, but now that the arrow was nocked, she had to speak, "It is this one's heart that is concerned for Emperor and begs for Emperor's pity."
Qu Qing Ju's eyebrow jumped. She held the teacup to conceal the curve of her lips.
"Zhen has heard that the people of Jing are open-minded. Seeing Princess today, it really is a well-deserved reputation," He Heng didn't feel any pity because of Dai Rong's outstanding appearance and humble posture. He looked faintly at her as he said, "Princess' intentions, zhen appreciates, but zhen only loves the Empress in this life, and has no intention of taking another into the hougong."
"This one doesn't ask for Emperor's favor, just to serve Emperor," Dai Rong's eyes were teary as she looked at He Heng, "Is that not possible?"
"There are countless women in the world that love zhen. Is zhen going to take pity on all of them and take them into the hougong?" He Heng's tone was slightly harsh, "If zhen does so, it won't be beneficial to my heart, and it won't be beneficial to the person zhen loves. Zhen appreciates Princess' good intentions, but please, Princess, do not mention this matter in the future. "
To put it more bluntly, there were so many women in the world that liked me. Did I have to take them all into the palace? Wasn't that disgusting myself?
Dai Rong hadn't thought that when she said it to such an extent, the Emperor would mercilessly refuse her. The other even compared her to other vulgar women, as though she wasn't any different from other women.
She almost didn't dare to raise her head to look at the faces of the furen of the other envoys because she didn't need to look to know that these women were laughing at her inside. Because the husbands of these women had lost their focus when they saw her, and had even fawned over her, so these women were jealous of her and hated her.
"Emperor, the Crown Prince of Jing, Tu Er, asks for an audience. His Highness Cheng Wang asks for an audience." Qian Chang Xin seemed to not see this farce, his face calm as he walked over, ignoring Dai Rong who was kneeling on the ground.
"The Crown Prince of Jing?" He Heng looked at Dai Rong, his face dark as he said, "Let the Crown Prince of Jing return. Tell him that if Jing wants Da Long to continue supporting them, then they have to show their sincerity. Zhen doesn't lack for women, and is even less interested in the women of Jing. Also, tell si di to wait for zhen in the Imperial Study. Zhen will be there shortly. "
These words were like a heavy slap to Dai Rong's face. She didn't dare to imagine how the citizens would look at her after these words passed to the country of Jing. She also didn't dare to imagine what it would be like if the country of Jing was treated coldly by Da Long because of her.
"If that's the case, Ming He will continue to take the honored guests to stroll around the garden. Ben gong should return to the palace," Qu Qing Ju smiled as she stood. She said to He Heng, "Since the Emperor has matters to attend to, then go early. Qie will wait for you to come back for the noon meal."
"Alright, zhen will return shortly," He Heng nodded slightly at the furens of the envoys and left with a group of attendants. From beginning to end, he didn't even look at Dai Rong.
Qu Qing Ju walked in front of Dai Rong, smiling as she said: "Princess, please stand. The Emperor has always been like this, I hope that Princess doesn't mind."
"This one doesn't dare," Dai Rong felt her bones were cold. She trembled as she bowed to Qu Qing Ju, "Respectfully sending off Empress."
"En," Qu Qing Ju nodded. Holding Mu Jin's hand, she turned to leave.
After the furens of the envoys saw the Emperor and Empress leave, they looked disdainfully at Dai Rong. One of the furens shook her head and laughed: "Aiya, such a pity."
The other people also laughed. When the laughter reached Dai Rong's ears, it was shrill and unpleasant to hear, but she couldn't do anything.
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