HLnovel Chapter 164: Marriage
Chapter 164: Marriage
Outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the sun was setting.
The warm yellow sunlight shone into the hall unscrupulously through the wide-open door.
Gu Junshen looked at the message in the memorial in his hand again with some uncertainty, his ink-black eyes flickering with a hint of alienation and boredom.
"The Northern Territory Anguo has a very nice idea! They are feeling good now that they have a strong backer like the Northern Dynasty. But the Northern Dynasty has gained a burden."
He cursed angrily, his brows furrowed, his eyes became sharp, and he was extremely dissatisfied with An Guo's request.
Liu Sheng, who was about to serve tea to Gu Junshen, was also walking cautiously at this time.
"How long has it been? From joy to anger!"
Liu Sheng held the teacup with a look of confusion.
After Gu Junshen looked better, he slowly and quietly brought the tea over.
Seeing the new tea on the table, Gu Junshen glanced at Liu Sheng coldly.
"You're so slow even when serving tea. I'll fine you half a year's salary."
"Ah! Your Majesty! I know my crime!"
……
The next day, the rain in the sky formed a dense web and fell all over the sky.
The entire Northern Dynasty Palace was damp, and the air became slightly chilly.
Nanxiang got up at 11:00 a.m., and just as she walked out of the hall, she was stopped by the fine drizzle outside.
"The weather is so changeable. It was sunny yesterday."
She looked at the dark sky and felt a sense of emotion.
But she felt sorry for Qin Changzai from Zichen Palace who came to greet her today.
Last night, Gu Junshen flipped the name card of the new concubine according to the rules, which Nan Xiang was happy to see.
It would be unrealistic for Gu Junshen to only favor her, and it would only make her worried.
There are many concubines in the harem. If she were to receive all the favors, she would be afraid that the concubines would be dissatisfied and look at her with hatred.
What she values most now are her two children. The healthy growth of the two little ones is more important than any empty love.
"Caiyun! Go outside and pick up Concubine Qin. If she gets wet in the rain, the Emperor will be distressed."
Nanxiang spoke in a calm and leisurely tone.
"Slave, you obey!"
After hearing this, Caiyun immediately stood up, held up an oil-paper umbrella and walked out of the hall.
After a while, she came into the hall with the two of them.
The two people were Qin Changzai from Zichen Palace and her personal maid.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine! May Your Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."
When Qin Liyao saw Nanxiang sitting elegantly and gracefully on the couch, she immediately squatted down and saluted.
Nan Xiang's eyes fell on her, and she glanced at her calmly before saying, "Not bad! She is dignified and well-mannered. No wonder she is favored by the emperor."
Hearing this, Qin Liyao's eyes slightly raised, as if there were stars twinkling in her eyes, revealing a brilliant smile.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am so ashamed to accept it!"
Qin Liyao in front of him did not wear too much makeup, so she did not look pale. Instead, she looked light and playful.
There is a light feeling that is unique to young girls.
Nanxiang thought so, or maybe Gu Junshen likes girls more now?
"Okay! You don't have to be so modest. I'm easy-going and not so formal. Please take a seat, Qin Changzai."
Nanxiang's eyes curved slightly, and the smile on her face made her look approachable.
"Thank you, Madam, for the seat!"
Qin Liyao bowed slightly and sat opposite Nanxiang this time.
Although she was nervous at this moment, she still mustered up her courage and looked up at Nanxiang.
This sight made her feel slightly stunned.
"The Imperial Concubine is as beautiful as the rumors say!"
During the palace selection, in order not to break the rules, these beautiful ladies were not allowed to easily observe the appearance of Nan Xiang and others.
So when Nanxiang asked me about it, I just saw a figure in my peripheral vision, but it was not real.
When greeting for the first time, I didn’t dare to look too much and could only listen more.
Now looking at Nanxiang's face, she always realized why the emperor came to the imperial concubine that night and put them, the new concubines, aside.
It turned out that the emperor already had a beautiful woman by his side, and these concubines of this beauty were at most just foils.
The pride that had accumulated in my heart for many years disappeared the moment I saw Nan Xiang's true face.
Nanxiang also noticed the change in Qin Liyao's expression, but just curled the corners of her mouth slightly.
Which concubine who has actually seen her over the years did not have the same expression?
Afterwards, Nanxiang did not chat much with Qin Changzai. After all, they were not familiar with each other. If they were not both the emperor's concubines, she would be the imperial concubine and he would be a Changzai.
Nanxiang wouldn't even pay attention to her.
……
At the hour of Xu, night fell, bringing with it a cold drizzle.
The Northern Dynasty Palace felt a little cooler at night after the rain, and the moonlight shone on the puddles on the ground.
Gu Junshen put his hands behind his back and walked into the Yanxi Palace leisurely.
At this time, the sound of several childish readings was echoing in the Yanxi Palace.
He silenced the eunuchs behind him and walked into the hall cautiously.
Then I saw Gu Yuchen and Gu Jinxuan reading and studying by candlelight in the hall, and Nanxiang lying on the couch reading miscellaneous notes. The atmosphere was full of scholarly atmosphere.
Gu Junshen couldn't bear to break this beautiful moment.
Nan Xiang noticed the person coming and immediately sat up and squatted to greet him.
"I pay my respects to His Majesty!"
"Chen'er greets father!"
"Xuan'er pays respect to father!"
"Get up quickly."
Gu Junshen immediately stepped forward and helped Nan Xiang up.
"It's so late. You're still studying so hard!"
He said with some emotion.
"I am here to help my two children review their lessons."
He turned his head as Nan Xiang spoke, and saw the two little ones holding books and looking at him eagerly.
"Chen'er, Xuan'er is so well-behaved. My beloved concubine has really educated her well."
"This is none of my business. The two children are sensible and love to study."
"Yes! Chen'er and Xuan'er are both very well-behaved!"
Gu Junshen smiled happily.
An hour later, the two little ones were coaxed into bed by Nanxiang.
At this time, she and Gu Junshen were the only ones left in the hall.
"Your Majesty, do you have anything to say?"
Nanxiang looked at Gu Junshen's face, which seemed to want to say something but hesitated, and asked with a chuckle.
"It still can't escape my beloved concubine's eyes."
Gu Junshen's eyes became softer and he curved his lips into a smile.
"My beloved concubine, do you know that the Northern Territory won a great victory?"
"Have heard a little bit."
"The military department reported that Anguo wanted to send Princess Anguo to the Northern Dynasty for marriage."
Nanxiang was slightly surprised after hearing this, but she quickly reacted.
"Your Majesty! How can a woman like me participate in such a decision? Hasn't Your Majesty already made a decision on this matter?"
How could Nanxiang not know what Gu Junshen was thinking at this moment? He just wanted to find out whether she wanted to participate in politics and take the opportunity to confirm what he was thinking.
"My beloved concubine knows. I am not obsessed with beauty..."
Gu Junshen then explained.
Nan Xiang always felt like this was the words of a scumbag after listening to it, but she could understand Gu Junshen's helplessness very well. As an emperor, marrying a foreign princess was inevitable and something he had to go through.
Moreover, this matter had no impact on her at all. She was now just a person for Gu Junshen to vent his troubles.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to explain! I know it."