Chapter 412: The Concubine Who Was Buried with the Emperor vs. the Ruthless and Romantic Emperor (End)

Emperor Jing was busy with government affairs in the previous dynasty, and his mother was heartbroken by him, so she devoted herself to worshipping Buddha and did not care about worldly affairs.

He was also worried about leaving the full moon banquet to the concubines, mainly because they had no experience and he was afraid that they would not be able to organize it well.

After much deliberation, Emperor Jingdi decided to select two experienced old maids from the palace.

Let them carefully prepare the full moon banquet for the second prince and the little princess.

Just give it to him for review when encountering some important matters, and let Lu Xi keep an eye on it at all times.

The two maids were experienced and both were veterans in the palace. The full moon banquet was held very smoothly and without any problems.

On the day of the full moon banquet, the palace was decorated with lights and red silks, creating an atmosphere of joy and peace.

Court officials and ladies dressed in gorgeous clothes entered the magnificent palace in an endless stream, looking extremely happy.

The full moon banquet is held in Qianyuan Hall.

The Qianyuan Hall is generally not open to the public and is only used for large ceremonial banquets to entertain important foreign envoys, court officials, etc.

Today, the Qianyuan Hall is open to the public, with melodious music and dancing girls, creating a prosperous and grand occasion.

The palace servants were busy moving around.

The concubines, ministers and ladies of honor who came to the banquet were all dressed in their best. They talked in low voices, and their eyes were occasionally cast towards the twins, a boy and a girl, held in the arms of the two wet nurses.

The twins, a boy and a girl, were wrapped in delicate and soft swaddling clothes. They were as cute as jade, with big black eyes looking around. They were not afraid of strangers and were very lovable.

Yu Yao had to observe a double confinement period and did not attend the full moon banquet.

Only the wet nurse was allowed to carry the two children out, while Amber and Liuli watched from behind.

Concubine Zhen came to Qianyuan Hall early in the morning carrying the eldest prince.

She looked at the delicate twins, a boy and a girl, in the hands of the two wet nurses, and her heart was filled with envy.

The eldest prince was so weak when he was born that he seemed like he could be blown away by the wind. Everyone was worried that he would be difficult to raise, so no third-day bath or full-moon banquet was held.

Now that the eldest prince's health has improved, he missed it again. Looking at this scene, Zhenfei couldn't help but feel sad for the eldest prince.

Although he is the most honorable eldest prince, he is not as glorious as the second prince and the little princess.

Although Zhen Fei felt sorry for the eldest prince, she thought that the eldest prince was now healthy, which was better than anything else.

As the sound of ceremonial music sounded, Emperor Jing slowly walked into the Qianyuan Hall, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe. He had an upright posture, handsome features, and steady steps, his face filled with the joy and pride of being a father.

He looked around and his gaze finally fell on the pair of twins, a boy and a girl, who were being held carefully by their wet nurse. His eyes were full of tenderness.

"Today, my son and daughter are celebrating their full moon. I am holding this banquet to celebrate with you all."

Emperor Jing's voice was loud and solemn, attracting everyone's congratulations.

He gently raised his hand, signaling the wet nurse to bring the twins to the front of the stage so that everyone could see the elegance of the sons of the royal family.

"I now grant the second prince the name 'Rong Qi' and make him the Crown Prince. May he be blessed by heaven and have a long life of good fortune. I grant the little princess the name 'Rong Wan' and make her Princess Ruiyang. May she be gentle and virtuous, and cultivate both blessings and wisdom."

Emperor Jing's words were full of expectations, and his words were like an imperial edict, instantly making the entire banquet boil.

Everyone was shocked. To make him the crown prince just after he turned one month old was extremely rare in the history of Daqian Kingdom. It was obvious that Emperor Jing's favor for Concubine Chen had gone beyond the norm.

But no one dared to object at this time, and they all bowed their heads respectfully.

Then, Emperor Jing's eyes fell on the eldest prince in Concubine Zhen's arms, his eyes were filled with pity: "Eldest prince, I give you the name Rongkang. Kang means healthy and peaceful. I saw that the eldest prince was weak when he was born, and I was worried. Although he has improved now, I still hope that he will live a peaceful and healthy life in the future. I will name him King Kang, and I hope that he will stay away from illness and disaster in this life, assist the crown prince, and prosper our Daqian Dynasty together."

This statement caused an uproar.

Although the eldest prince was not born to Concubine Chen, Emperor Jing's move was undoubtedly a way to comfort his mother, Concubine Zhen, and also an expectation for the eldest prince's future.

When Concubine Zhen heard the name bestowed by Emperor Jing and the title of King Kang for the eldest prince, she felt sad but also secretly relieved.

The name Rong Kang and the title were full of the emperor's wishes for the eldest prince. As long as the eldest prince could grow up healthily, she, as a mother, would have nothing else to ask for.

Everyone shouted "Long live" in unison again to congratulate Emperor Jing.

Amid the noise, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually became heated.

The palace maids shuttled among the tables as light as colorful butterflies, and the trays in their hands were filled with all kinds of delicacies.

The aroma of fine wine permeates the air, intertwining with the fragrance of delicious food, making people salivate.

The ministers began to toast each other and talk about the affairs of the court and the latest news in the palace. Although their words were full of congratulations to the royal family, there was also speculation about the future situation.

In a corner of the Qianyuan Hall, some concubines gathered together and talked in low voices.

"Noble Concubine Chen is so lucky. The Second Prince was made the Crown Prince at such a young age. I'm afraid no one will be able to match her position in the palace in the future."

"That's right. Look at Concubine Zhen, she is holding the eldest prince with a lonely face. Although the eldest prince has also been named Prince Kang, the difference is still obvious at a glance."

"We can only live a peaceful life in this palace. We must not provoke Concubine Chen."

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What happened at the banquet soon spread to Qionghua Palace.

When Yu Yao heard that the second prince was named crown prince, she just looked indifferent and didn't say anything.

It's not the first or second time that her child has become the crown prince, so there's nothing surprising about it.

Soon, the twins were brought back. They were obviously sleepy. They yawned delicately and soon fell asleep.

Yu Yao's face was full of gentle smiles. She gently stroked the two children's faces and asked the nanny to take the two children away to rest.

The full moon banquet ended quickly, and the court officials, ladies of honor, and concubines left one after another, and the palace returned to peace again.

Emperor Jing deeply loved Yu Yao and promised her that they would be together for the rest of their lives.

Now that he has decided to favor her alone, the concubines who remain in the harem are useless and even a bit of an eyesore.

In fact, Emperor Jing didn't think it was a big deal, it was mainly because Yao'er was worried.

I was always worried that he couldn't control himself in the middle of the night and would sneak into that woman's palace.

In order to avoid any twists and turns in the relationship between the two and avoid unnecessary conflicts.

On this day, Emperor Jing made a decision to move all the concubines in the harem to live in the royal gardens.

The treatment was the same as in the palace, but it was not under his supervision.

Of course, Zhenfei, who was pregnant with the eldest prince, and Shu Guiren, who was about to give birth, stayed in the palace.

After all, there are children, it is impossible to move out with them.

Otherwise, how would the court officials view the eldest prince and the baby in Shu Guiren's belly?

A mother is honored by her son, and likewise a son is honored by his mother.

Although he did not like Concubine Zhen and Concubine Shu, Emperor Jing would also consider them more for the sake of his children.

When the news came out, there was an uproar in the harem.

Those concubines who were moved away cried and wailed, expressing their innocence and resentment.

But Emperor Jing remained unmoved and was truly cold and ruthless.

When Yu Yao heard this decision, she was quite happy.

Finally, we don’t have to worry about the lecherous Dog Emperor sneaking out in the middle of the night.

But she still said to the dog emperor in a tea-like tone: "Your Majesty, although you did this for my sake, those sisters have been in the palace for many years and were suddenly moved away. They must be resentful of me."

Emperor Jing looked at her with a half-smile and teased, "Then shall I withdraw the decree and call the person back to the palace?"

Yu Yao was choked instantly, and her expression became extremely strange. She looked at the Dog Emperor with a look of shame and annoyance, like an angry little wild cat.

She stretched out her hand and twisted his waist fiercely, and said coquettishly: "Okay, you call them back. After the confinement period, I will travel around with the child and never return to this palace. From now on, the emperor can favor whomever he wants, and I have no right to interfere..."

If it were in the past, she probably wouldn't dare to say this.

But as the Dog Emperor's feelings for her grew deeper, there was nothing he was afraid to say.

Emperor Jing knew that she was speaking in anger, so he pretended to be scared, and quickly hugged her, coaxing her softly, "Don't be angry, Yao'er. I was just joking with you. How could I call them back? There is only Yao'er in my heart. I said that we would be together for life, and I will never break my promise. I said that just now because I wanted to see your jealous and worried look, and I thought it was so cute, so I couldn't help teasing you."

Yu Yao snorted and turned her head away. This dog emperor was quite good at coaxing women, and he made her very happy. But she said, "Your Majesty only uses sweet words to coax me, but I always feel a little uneasy. Your Majesty has moved those sisters away, and there will inevitably be gossip in the harem. I am afraid that I will be known as a favorite and people will point fingers at me behind my back."

She is a whore who wants to be a virtuous woman. She doesn't want any tea.

Yu Yao admitted that she was not a good person and certainly would not harm anyone.

Emperor Jing gently turned her face and made her look at him, his eyes full of affection, "Yao'er, when did my Yao'er become so worried? I am the emperor, and I will handle the affairs of the harem. I only care about Yao'er's feelings. As long as Yao'er is happy, I don't care about anything else. As for those gossips, I will make them disappear."

After hearing what Emperor Jing said, Yu Yao's anger subsided a lot, so she said, "Then why don't you make another decree? If any of them want to return home or remarry, they are free to do so."

The dog emperor will never favor them again, and will just leave them in the royal gardens. Although they have no worries about food and clothing, they can't help feeling lonely.

They are all at their prime age, and the days are long. How can they not be lonely if they are left to retire in the royal garden like this?

Especially at night...

Emperor Jing raised his eyebrows, surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his gentle expression.

"Yao'er is really kind. I am lucky to have you."

Emperor Jing hugged her tighter and said, "I will obey you. Tomorrow I will issue an edict. If any concubine wants to return home or remarry, I will not stop them. I will also give them generous rewards so that they can live without worries in the future."

Yu Yao smiled with satisfaction, "Your Majesty is so wise, I feel relieved. This way, it will not only show your kindness, but also give those sisters hope, so they won't be depressed in the royal garden."

On the second day, Emperor Jing indeed issued an edict.

This decree was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing quite a stir in the harem.

When the concubines who were moved to the royal gardens heard the news, they had their own thoughts.

Some concubines came from prominent families, but their family honor did not allow them to remarry, so they could only continue to live a lonely life in the gardens.

But the resentment towards Yu Yao in his heart also diminished a little.

After all, this is a humane choice.

Some concubines were already tired of palace life, and now that they had this opportunity, they began to think about how to express to the emperor their wish to return home or remarry.

In the royal garden, Ning Zhaoyi frowned and said to the people around her: "This move of Concubine Chen is really powerful. It not only wins a good reputation, but also puts us in a dilemma. If we choose to leave, it would be like admitting that we have failed in the fight for favor. If we stay, it will be too lonely to bear."

After hearing this, Concubine Zhen in the palace had even more respect for Concubine Chen.

She couldn't help but sigh: "Empress Chen may seem weak, but she is actually very smart and kind-hearted. By doing this, she not only solved her love rivals and troubles, but also gave those concubines a way out."

When Yu Yao had completed her confinement period, Concubine Shu gave birth to the second princess.

This was when Concubine Shu was in labor. She secretly gave Concubine Shu a pill for smooth delivery, otherwise Concubine Shu would have ended up like Concubine Yun.

Although the second princess was not as weak as the eldest prince when she was born, she was still weaker than a normal fetus.

Fortunately, the imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Bureau were highly skilled and with careful treatment there was no serious problem.

The second princess was given the name Ronglan, which is a very poetic and majestic name.

After Princess Ronglan was born, Shu Guiren was also named Shupin.

She put all her thoughts on her daughter.

Zhenfei concentrated on teaching the eldest prince. Perhaps because he felt lonely in the palace and they both had children, their relationship gradually improved.

We often hold our children and chat together. Either you go to my palace or I go to yours.

Princess Ronglan's health gradually improved under the careful care of Concubine Shu and the imperial physician. Although she was still weaker than ordinary people, there was no problem.

At this time, Emperor Jing had already taken Yu Yao and the twins out of the palace for a trip.

Of course, he went on a secret visit concealing his identity.

The size of their traveling group was small so as not to be too conspicuous.

Emperor Jing only brought a few trusted guards with him. All of them were highly skilled in martial arts and they silently guarded the surroundings to ensure the safety of the group.

Yu Yao was very happy. After being stuck in the palace for a long time, she could finally go out and play.

Rong Qi and Rong Wan were both held by the wet nurse and were full of curiosity about everything outside.

Although Rong Qi is still young, he has already begun to show the calmness of a prince. However, when he sees new things, he can't hide the excitement in his eyes.

Rong Wan was like a happy little bird, chirping all the way.

Their first stop was a famous mountain.

The mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, shaded by green trees and gurgling with clear springs.

Emperor Jing walked in front holding Yu Yao's hand, and the two children followed behind, held by their nanny, and they slowly went up the winding mountain road.

When you reach the top of the mountain, the view suddenly opens up.

The mountains in the distance are rolling and undulating, like an ink painting.

Emperor Jing stood on the top of the mountain, facing the breeze, and the fatigue in his heart seemed to be swept away.

He turned to look at Yaoer and the two children, a happy smile on his face.

"Yao'er, I haven't felt so relaxed and comfortable in a long time."

Emperor Jing sighed in a low voice.

Yu Yao responded with a smile: "Your Majesty, the beautiful scenery in this world can really make people forget their troubles."

They stayed overnight in a temple on the mountain.

On the second day, they continued their journey and arrived at a quiet water town.

The houses in the town are built in an orderly manner along the river, and small boats are swaying on the river.

Yu Yao and the two children sat at the bow of the boat. Emperor Jing rowed the boat himself and the boat moved slowly forward.

When the common people along the way saw them, they thought they were a wealthy family out for a trip and did not realize that it was the current emperor.

In the town, they tasted local specialties such as sweet and soft cakes and delicious fish soup.

Rong Wan's little mouth was covered with food residues from eating so much that she looked so adorable.

Rong Qi, like a little adult, ate elegantly just like Emperor Jing.

After visiting the water town, the group went to many other places.

They had seen the magnificent sea, the boundless blue was awe-inspiring. Rong Qi and Rong Wan ran happily on the beach, chasing the waves, their laughter floating in the sea breeze.

They also visited peaceful valleys that were full of flowers.

Yu Yao picked many wild flowers and weaved them into a wreath, which she put on Rong Wan's head, making her look like a little flower fairy.

As time passed, the children grew up.

Rong Qi was intelligent and wise, and showed great talent in governing the country.

Emperor Jing was extremely pleased. When Rong Qi was 15 years old, he gave the throne to him and ran away with Yu Yao.

imperial study room

Rong Qi looked at the mountain of memorials in front of him with a face full of resentment.

"Father is so annoying. He also wants to go out and play."

Although he was full of resentment, he was also aware of the heavy responsibility he had.

He remembered his father's instructions before he left, asking him to be a wise ruler and make the Daqian Kingdom prosperous.

I can only put aside the thoughts of playing and concentrate on government affairs.

After Yu Yao and Emperor Jing left the palace, they had fun too much, traveling around the world and going wherever there was fun.

Yu Yao lived a very happy life. The dog emperor used all his romantic energy on her.

Of course, she also spent a happy life under the endless love of the Dog Emperor.

Their story has become a legendary tale in the history of the Daqian Kingdom, passed down from mouth to mouth and remembered forever.