frightfiction Chapter 241 World Selection
Chapter 241 World Selection
Concubine Wen was stunned for a long time, and finally turned around and left Fengqi Palace.
But when Lan Qingwu looked at Concubine Wen's back, he felt very uncomfortable.
The emperor's three palaces and six courtyards are empty because of her. Because of her, these concubines in the six palaces will eventually grow old and alone. Lan Qingwu looked at Concubine Wen's back, and a trace of pity finally appeared in his eyes.
Emperor Shenwu embraced Lan Qingwu and carefully examined her expression: "What are you thinking about?"
Lan Qingwu quickly shook his head and buried himself in the arms of Emperor Shenwu.
Emperor Shenwu seemed to sigh. "Ruoruo, you don't have to feel any burden. As you said, the concubines in the harem all entered the palace for me, the emperor. Before you entered the palace, I was indifferent to the six concubines, but they still lived their lives normally. If you really feel uncomfortable, I will promote their status. The palace is full of fine clothes and delicious food, and they live a life of luxury. It is not as difficult as you imagine. Besides, these concubines are actually my business, and I will make arrangements for them."
Lan Qingwu nodded. The concubines who were most likely to be promoted were those who already had princes and princesses, while those who did not have princes and princesses would eventually spend their entire lives in this palace.
Emperor Shenwu looked at the paulownia wood flute with a slightly cold expression. "The heart of this paulownia wood is a rare and precious wood. The paulownia is the best among trees, and the phoenix is the king of birds, and it is most happy to inhabit the paulownia tree. This master family's intentions are truly obvious!"
Lan Qingwu was not in a position to respond to the question of the former cabinet minister. She looked at the phoenix and the phoenix tree and said softly, "The phoenix sings on that high hill. The phoenix tree grows in the morning sun. The lush greenery is rustling."
The Shenwu Emperor suddenly smiled: "Ruoruo, you are my phoenix. I will let you live by my side forever!"
Lan Qingwu hugged Emperor Shenwu back, with a slight smile on his lips. No matter what, he had already chosen the path and he had to go on unwaveringly.
In the previous dynasty, some ministers had already proposed a nationwide selection. Emperor Shenwu had been on the throne for over a decade, yet he had only held one, in the fourth year of his reign. One minister advised the Emperor, and as he spoke, he couldn't help but lament for the Emperor: "Your Majesty, throughout the Zhou dynasty, no emperor has ever been like you, holding a nationwide selection only once in decades! Your Majesty! I dare not say more about the disaster of abandoning the king, but now that three years have passed and the empress has been crowned, Your Majesty can hold another nationwide selection!"
Emperor Shenwu only slightly frowned, and wherever his eyes fell, he saw the civil and military ministers nodding in agreement.
Prince Ding raised his head and glanced at Emperor Shenwu. He saw a hint of impatience and annoyance between the emperor's eyebrows. Prince Ding stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think that because the Queen has been named, it is not appropriate to hold a national selection this year as a sign of respect for the Queen. Moreover, the Queen is currently pregnant and should not be busy. This is really not a good time to hold a national selection!"
Some ministers seconded the motion, while others objected. "Your Highness Prince Ding, you're joking. Your Majesty is different from ordinary men. Even if the Empress is newly appointed, you can choose from among the best. Your Majesty, with three harems and six courtyards, and with a thriving offspring, is the true blessing of our Dasheng Dynasty!"
Emperor Shenwu watched the civil and military officials arguing endlessly. After a moment, he stood up from the dragon throne. He did not mention the imperial selection, but instead said, "My lords, what is the current situation of the various tribes on the grasslands and the Xisha nations? The Xisha nations have always had national ambitions, trying to unify the western part of China. And it has been over ten years since I swept through the Jin Court! My lords, who among you knows how far the tribes on the grasslands have grown in these ten years? And how should Dasheng respond?"
The topic that Emperor Shenwu mentioned was too broad, and all the civil and military officials involuntarily quieted down. They stood with solemn expressions, thinking about the issues that Emperor Shenwu mentioned.