After the milk ball arrived, the father who had no heirs had a string of good luck.

"Your Majesty, it's time to choose a concubine..."

The young eunuch, carrying a tray, approached the young emperor and bowed obsequiously.

With the abdication of the retired emperor, Crown Prince Situ Huize rightfully ascended the throne.

Don't let the emperor's young age fool you; he's not someone who can be easily fooled.

In just one month, he had subdued those arrogant and condescending court officials.

The only downside is that there are too few female masters in the harem.

It seems that emperors are not interested in women; the imperial concubine selection was even canceled last year.

So far, there are only four women in the harem, and the highest-ranking one is Consort Jing.

Situ Huize glanced at the tray and casually flipped over Consort Jing's nameplate.

"Prepare the carriage for Changchun Palace!" The chief eunuch, Wang Fugui, breathed a sigh of relief and shouted loudly.

"Wait!" Situ Huize frowned. "I only chose her name, I'm not going to see her now."

Wang Fugui's face stiffened, then he forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty, it's already very late!"

"If Consort Jing is sleepy, let her go to sleep first. I haven't finished reviewing my memorials yet." Situ Huize remained unmoved and continued to concentrate on reviewing the memorials.

I promised my elder sister that I would be a good emperor.

Because of Tang Rui's interference, Situ Xiao was already dead in this life, so he didn't have to die young.

When his father was emperor, the Great Xia Dynasty was thriving, the people were of one mind, and the world was at peace. But when it came to him... well... it seems there's not much he can do anymore.

It's really frustrating. He's so idle, and he wants to achieve something.

Unfortunately, heroes have no place to use their talents...

Just then, another eunuch ran in, carrying a small bamboo tube: "Your Majesty, the Empress has sent a letter."

"Quickly give it to me!" Situ Huize's expression lit up with joy, and he immediately put down his pen.

Over the years, he and Tang Rui have maintained contact entirely through carrier pigeons.

Only in front of Tang Rui did he not act like an emperor, but like a younger brother.

The eunuch presented the bamboo tube, and Situ Huize quickly took out a slip of paper, which was filled with pinyin.

Someone else would definitely not understand it.

[My dear brother, Dad wrote to me the other day, complaining about you. You've been naughty! Not only have you not chosen an heir, but you've been on the throne for almost two years and haven't had a single child. What's wrong? Have you forgotten your place? We emperors, no matter how busy we are with state affairs, still need to have descendants! You married her, so you have to take responsibility. Don't make me call you a scumbag later. And are you still busy? Stop! Immediately! No matter how busy you are with state affairs, you need to take care of your health. I'm thinking of taking you to Yunding Mountain to retire when we're old!]

Situ Huize smiled, carefully folded the note, and put it into the exquisite box next to him.

The box was full of little notes, all from Tang Rui.

He then stood up: "To Changchun Palace!"

"Yes!" Wang Fugui breathed a huge sigh of relief: "Prepare the carriage for Changchun Palace!"

...

As autumn arrives, the night air becomes somewhat chilly.

The imperial carriage moved smoothly along the palace road, the glow of the palace lanterns on both sides casting shadows on Situ Huize's face through the gaps in the curtains.

He closed his eyes and leaned against the cushion, but Tang Rui's words from her letter still echoed in his mind, and he felt a little lonely.

The Emperor left the palace to be with his true love, while the Empress Dowager was in good health and often played cards with the four concubines.

On the other hand, he did have four women, but he still felt lonely.

It wasn't that he didn't want to establish an empress; even though he knew he shouldn't, he still harbored a sliver of hope for love and wanted to leave the empress's position to the woman he admired.

"Tsk..." Situ Huize rubbed his temples.

He was truly influenced by his father's love-obsessed nature.

For an emperor to seek love is a grave taboo! A grave taboo! A grave taboo!

Situ Huize silently repeated it to himself several times, and felt his mind become clear.

"Wang Fugui, remind me tomorrow to draft the edict for the empress's investiture," Situ Huize said calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang Fugui's expression brightened, but he cautiously added, "Your Majesty, which concubine is it?"

For the past two years, the empress has been without a ruler, and the court officials have been urging her to assume the position every day.

All government affairs in the inner palace were still managed by the Empress Dowager.

He had heard the Empress Dowager complain about it many times.

Now things are finally looking up; the Emperor is finally going to appoint an Empress.

Situ Huize frowned and said, "Let's choose Consort Jing. She's a senior member of the palace, has the right status, and is reliable in her work!"

"Your Majesty is wise. This servant must congratulate Consort Jing in advance..." Wang Fugui planned to tell Consort Jing the good news in a little while.

did not expect…

After the imperial carriage arrived at Changchun Palace, a voice came from inside.

"The Emperor has already chosen me, how could he let me sleep first?"

"Those three little vixens must have been up to no good and lured the Emperor away halfway?"

The eunuchs and palace maids at the door turned pale when they saw Situ Huize and were about to speak.

But Situ Huize swept a cold glance over them, and his domineering aura, unique to emperors, made everyone tremble and shut their mouths tightly.

Seeing that they had behaved themselves, Situ Huize then looked away and stood at the door.

Inside, Consort Jing, unaware of Situ Huize's arrival, was still cursing: "It must be that unruly little slut, Consort Gu, who dares to disrespect me. She must be blind. Tomorrow when she arrives, I'll make her kneel before me for two hours."

Situ Huize rubbed his temples, looking troubled, and pushed open the door to enter: "I had no idea that Consort Jing had two faces."

The woman inside turned pale when she saw Situ Huize. She quickly got up and knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you. Your Majesty... has arrived. Why didn't the servants at the door announce your arrival?"

"It was I who forbade them to speak, and you're blaming me?"

"Your Majesty, I wouldn't dare. I was just... saying it casually, just joking..."

"Whether it's a joke or not, you know perfectly well, Consort Jing. You should stay in Changchun Palace these days and cultivate your character!"

Situ Huize said this and turned to leave: "Back to Yangxin Hall."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." Consort Jing called out several times, but seeing that he showed no reluctance, she was so angry that she cried.

...

On the official road, Situ Huize abandoned the imperial carriage and simply walked.

Wang Fugui cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, what about the matter of tomorrow's empress's investiture..."

"What are you talking about banning? Do you think she deserves it?"

Situ Huize was speechless.

He doesn't seek true love; he only hopes that these women will behave themselves and not be too wicked, just like his mother and the four imperial concubines. Is that too much to ask?

The result was quite the opposite; they were all misfits.

Wang Fugui: "..."

Consort Jing, why do you have to be so sharp-tongued?

They missed out on the backcourt position just like that.

"A gentle breeze blows, a light rain falls, and a deep affection lingers..." As I passed by the Imperial Garden, a woman's clear and melodious voice drifted over.

But these lyrics…

Situ Huize twitched his eye almost imperceptibly.

Another time traveler?

No, did his Great Xia become the Great Qing?

They're practically worn out by time travelers.

"Wang Fugui, go see who's singing up ahead and bring them here."

Wang Fugui accepted the order and left with two men.

A moment later, a woman walked up behind them.

The girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, was trembling with fear upon seeing the emperor and quickly knelt down: "Consort Gu greets Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

"Consort Gu..."

Situ Huize was internally seething with frustration, but his face remained impassive: "Was that the song you just sang?"

Consort Gu said timidly, "It was I who did not know Your Majesty would be passing by. I have disturbed Your Majesty and deserve to die."

Situ Huize: "..."

It's impossible for me to like someone; I feel absolutely nothing for them.

He's just a time traveler; he wouldn't find other time travelers novel or interesting.

The most ridiculous thing is that he knows the original singer, yet this time traveler sang off-key...

However, on the other hand, Situ Huize couldn't help but think of his great-grandmother whom he had never met.

What if this woman, like her great-grandmother, only wants a peaceful life?

Situ Huize, one of the women in the harem, also knew that only the emperor's favor could make their lives a little easier.

Situ Huize sighed and personally helped her up: "I'll come to your place tonight."

"Yes..." Consort Gu lowered her eyes shyly, her inner voice giving a thumbs-up and feeling smug.

Her song indeed piqued the emperor's interest.

Next, the task is to win over the emperor and make him unable to leave her.

Situ Huize stayed overnight at Consort Gu's palace, and as a matter of routine, they had a one-night stand.

The next morning, Situ Huize got up early.

According to custom, the concubine who was to serve the emperor would get up when the emperor rose and help him put on his court robes.

嗏

Situ Huize glanced at Consort Gu, who was smiling and staring at him, and thought to himself, "..."

"Your Majesty knows you don't want to get up, but Your Majesty should go to court..." Consort Gu automatically interpreted the emperor's gaze as affection, her face slightly flushed, feeling very embarrassed.

Situ Huize: "..." This fellow villager isn't quite right in the head.

Have you been watching too many TV dramas?

never mind…

Situ Huize sighed, got up and dressed himself: "You were tired last night, it's still early, you can sleep a little longer."

"Your Majesty is so good to me..." Consort Gu said shyly and coyly, while the little devil in her heart was smugly spinning around.

"..." I was just being polite, and you took it seriously.

ill!

Situ Huize finished dressing and left.

However, he summoned two Dragon Guards and ordered them to keep an eye on Consort Jing and this Consort Gu respectively.

An empress needs to be established, but the choice of whom must be made carefully!

Although Consort Gu is from the same hometown, she seems to be a brainless person now.

Consort Jing has two faces, but she is a well-bred lady from a prestigious family and is indeed capable.

Consort Gu was unaware of his thoughts. Only after the emperor left did she get up to dress and wash.

"His Majesty must like you, otherwise why would he let you rest more? Other ladies don't get this kind of treatment," the maid Lin Chun said ingratiatingly as she combed her hair.

Consort Gu snorted: "Of course, the ancients could not resist my charm."

Lin Chun seemed to remember something and became worried again: "My lady. The Emperor stayed at your place last night. If Consort Jing finds out, she will definitely make things difficult for you."

"What's so scary about Consort Jing?" Consort Gu said dismissively. "I'm currently enjoying the Emperor's favor. Even if she's of higher rank than me, she wouldn't dare to do anything to me."

...

Meanwhile, on the other side, at Changchun Palace!

When Consort Jing heard that Situ Huize had gone to Consort Gu's palace the night before, she was so angry that she almost fainted.

"That little slut, I knew she wasn't going to behave herself!"

"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Consort Gu is only of lower rank than you. If Your Majesty wants to deal with her, there will be plenty of opportunities!"

"How could I dare..."

Consort Jing felt a dull ache in her heart as she thought of how Situ Huize had left without looking back last night: "His Majesty is already tired of me. If I were to harm Consort Gu, His Majesty would not even glance at me."

"Your Majesty..."

"never mind…"

Consort Jing waved her hand, swallowing the bitterness in her heart: "This is the path I chose myself, and I had already thought of all this."

When she was a child, her father took her to a palace banquet, where she fell in love at first sight with the young Crown Prince.

Despite her parents' advice, she insisted on entering the palace as a concubine after growing up, simply because she wanted to see her beloved at all times.

You have to bear the consequences of the path you choose!

She's not someone who can't accept defeat!

Unbeknownst to her, a shadow on the rooftop vanished in an instant.

...

In the Hall of Diligent Governance, not long after Situ Huize finished court, two Dragon Guards arrived.

Situ Huize glanced at them indifferently: "Speak! What do you think of those two women?"

The Dragon Guard who was monitoring Consort Jing reported in detail: "Consort Jing was very angry at first, and then very sad. Her servants kept urging her to deal with Consort Gu, but Consort Jing eventually gave up, saying that she didn't want the Emperor to dislike her even more."

Situ Huize was taken aback by what he heard; this was something he hadn't expected.

At this moment, the Dragon Guard monitoring Consort Gu also spoke up: "Consort Gu thinks you like her very much, and she's quite smug and proud of herself. She even said that Consort Jing's high rank is useless, because with your favor, Consort Jing wouldn't dare to do anything to her!"

Situ Huize: "..." It's confirmed, this transmigrated woman is really an idiot!

"Keep a close eye on them, and report back on everything, no matter how small!"

After dismissing the two Dragon Guards, Situ Huize lost interest in his work and stared into the void, lost in thought.

Wang Fugui asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, is it something that's bothering you about the two masters?"

"It's not too much trouble..." Situ Huize stood up: "Take these folded books and set off for Changchun Palace."

"Yes... prepare to depart for Changchun Palace!"

...

Situ Huize came to Changchun Palace again, and Consort Jing was very happy. She immediately ordered tea to be served: "Your Majesty, I greet you. May Your Majesty be well."

"Hmm..." Situ Huize sat in the main seat, and a servant brought tea at the right time.

"The water for brewing tea is dew that I collected early this morning, and these pastries are all Your Majesty's favorites. Please try them, Your Majesty..." Consort Jing took the Hundred Flower Pastries from the servant's hand and placed them within easy reach of Situ Huize.

Situ Huize picked up a piece of Hundred Flowers Pastry and then belatedly realized why Consort Jing was able to become a consort.

It's just because he always felt very comfortable whenever he came to Consort Jing's place.

Consort Jing seemed to know his preferences perfectly.

Whether it's brewed tea or snacks.

The temperature is just right, the concentration is perfect, the sweetness is just right, and it's always placed where he can easily reach it...

He was used to sleeping in the same bed with his older sister when he was a child, and even now that he's grown up, he still hasn't shaken off the bad habit of kicking off the covers.

Consort Jing would wake up several times during the night to check if he had kicked off the covers, afraid that he would catch a cold.

For the first time, Situ Huize wondered if he should learn from his father and have a proper talk with Consort Jing.

Not every woman is heartbroken by a man at first; rather, it's a gradual accumulation of disappointments over time.

Nine out of ten women in ancient times were good-for-nothings; they kept everything bottled up inside.

"Your Majesty, is it... that the tea isn't good, or that you don't like the pastries?" Consort Jing's heart jumped when she saw him staring blankly at the Hundred Flowers Pastry.

"No..." Situ Huize put down the pastries and beckoned to her, "Come here."

"Yes..." Consort Jing, not understanding why, obediently walked up to him.

Situ Huize held her hand and said casually, "You know my preferences like the back of your hand, but I don't think I've ever asked you what you like or dislike."

"Your Majesty..." Consort Jing was taken aback upon hearing this, completely unaware of what Situ Huize meant. She carefully replied, "Your Majesty... is my heaven and earth. It is only natural for me to serve Your Majesty. Moreover... Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, and I do not want Your Majesty to worry. This is all I can do. I only hope that Your Majesty can relax and feel comfortable every time you come to my place."

"And what about you?" Situ Huize looked deeply into her eyes. "Are you happy? There are many women in the harem; do you dislike them?"

"Your Majesty..."

"I want to hear the truth!"

Situ Huize interrupted her, emphasizing again, "Consort Jing, I rarely confide in anyone. Since you've asked, I hope you'll answer truthfully and not give me a perfunctory answer. I... just want to hear your true feelings, to face me with your most authentic self. If you utter any rebellious words, I will forgive you."

Consort Jing bit her lip and suddenly knelt down: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I do indeed hate those women, but... I hate myself even more for not being liked by Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, I first met you at the Emperor Emeritus's birthday banquet. I fell in love at first sight and have been thinking about you day and night ever since."

"Even though my parents did not support my entering the palace to serve, I still entered the palace."

"I know what I will face by choosing this path, and I have no regrets whatsoever."

"Your Majesty, I am truly jealous of my other sisters. But I can control my thoughts. At most, I'll say a few extra words. If that's not enough to vent my anger, I'll give them a hard time. I have absolutely not harmed anyone. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

"…"really!

My elder sister is right; sometimes what you see isn't necessarily the truth, and what you hear isn't necessarily untrue.

Situ Huize sighed and personally helped her up: "I understand. If I were to say that as long as you behave yourself and do not harm others, I can give you the respect you deserve, even without love, would you feel resentful?"

Consort Jing was taken aback by these words, and a warm feeling inexplicably rose in her uneasy heart. After a moment, her eyes welled up with tears: "Your Majesty, I have always known that my husband is the emperor. I dare not ask for more. I am already very satisfied that Your Majesty is willing to treat me well."

"Alright!" Situ Huize smiled and patted her hand. "As long as you don't make any mistakes, I will treat you well. Also, if you have any problems in your heart, you can tell me. Don't keep it to yourself."

"Your Majesty..." Happiness came too suddenly. Consort Jing turned away to wipe her tears, deeply moved: "Last night, I was just jealous and threw a little tantrum. I was just saying a few words to calm my temper. Your Majesty, please don't blame me."

Situ Huize smiled and said, "My mother said that every woman has a jealous heart. As long as you can control your malice and don't do anything to hurt others, it's not a big deal."

"Your Majesty... you treat me so well... I will certainly not betray Your Majesty's trust and will definitely control my emotions..."

...

In the near future, Situ Huize will not only visit Consort Jing's palace, but also Consort Gu's palace.

Occasionally, he would say the same thing to both women, and the Dragon Guards monitoring them did not withdraw.

Consort Jing is alright; after that conversation, she became much more well-behaved.

Even though Consort Gu repeatedly disobeyed her superiors, she only punished her by making her kneel or by giving Consort Gu some harmless little trips.

If Consort Gu offends her dignity, she will punish her according to palace rules, without going too far, and she will not find fault with her.

When he had nothing to do, he would also go to serve the Empress Dowager.

When Situ Huize went to pay his respects to Qin Zhiyan, he heard Qin Zhiyan praise Consort Jing's virtue and kindness countless times, subtly hinting that he should quickly establish an empress.

In contrast, Consort Gu…

Situ Huize could only offer two words of comment: speechless!

He confided in Consort Gu, who would say, "Your Majesty, I know! Your Majesty is my husband, and husbands are family. Whatever I think, I'll tell Your Majesty immediately. For example… hehehe… the Floating Cloud Brocade that Li Kingdom presented as tribute this time is so beautiful! Your Majesty gave it to the Empress Dowager and the four Imperial Concubines; you can't treat it with disdain!"

Situ Huize: "..."

You're just a concubine, what kind of wife are you?

Don't you have any self-awareness?

As for the Floating Cloud Brocade, you said it yourself; only the Empress Dowager and the four imperial concubines possessed it.

How dare you, a mere concubine, compare yourself to them?

Consort Gu, unaware of his inner thoughts, tugged at his sleeve and pleaded, "Your Majesty, Consort Jing has bullied me again! Your Majesty must stand up for me!"

A flicker of disgust crossed Situ Huize's eyes, but his expression remained impassive: "Oh? How did she bully you?"

Consort Gu blushed, looking aggrieved: "It's all His Majesty's fault! He stayed overnight at my place last night, and Consort Jing somehow found out and insisted that I was ill-mannered for not getting up to help His Majesty dress and wash. But it was His Majesty who said I was tired and should sleep a little longer!"

Situ Huize sighed, rubbing his forehead.

So, was Consort Jing wrong?

I'm not going to hold it against you because we're from the same hometown, and also because I want to see just how far you can go.

You're in the wrong and you think you're right?

When Consort Jing reprimanded you, it became Consort Jing's fault?

Damn, I suddenly wonder if my great-grandmother was like this before.

Was my great-grandfather blind?

No, no, no…

My great-grandfather was a wise ruler; how could my great-grandmother possibly like her if she acted like that?

I almost got led astray by this idiot.

Looking at the pretentious and foolish Consort Gu, Situ Huize still patiently decided to give her a few more chances.

After all, she is a modern woman, and her living environment and values ​​are different from those of women in ancient times.

It's understandable that they lack respect for elders.

however…

The thought had barely formed in his mind when he saw Consort Gu suddenly lower her head in disappointment: "Does His Majesty really like Consort Jing?"

Situ Huize's eyelids twitched wildly, sensing that her next statement would be another earth-shattering remark.

But... he couldn't help but wonder: "Compared to Consort Jing, I naturally prefer you."

"I knew it..."

Consort Gu blushed for a moment, then said, "I've heard that all the civil and military officials of the previous dynasty are pressuring Your Majesty to establish an empress. Does Your Majesty... have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Situ Huize: "..." Don't you know that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics?

No, you know, you did it on purpose.

You keep crossing my bottom line, and you think I like you and can't bear to kill you?

Even with his good temper, Situ Huize couldn't help but curse in his heart: Damn it!

"I suddenly remembered I have something to attend to, I'll come see you again tomorrow..." Situ Huize, afraid of being infected by this idiot, made up an excuse and left.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

Consort Gu watched him walk away, then pouted, looking unhappy.

Lin Chun said anxiously, "Your Highness, the harem must not interfere in politics, or the Emperor will definitely be displeased."

"How could that be!" Consort Gu refused to believe it. "The Emperor is so good to me, he always thinks of me when he has something good to offer, how could he be angry with me?"

"..." Are you toxic?

Lin Chun bit her lip, trying to wake this foolish young mistress: "My mistress, please don't be like this..."

"Alright, alright, don't I know my own husband?"

Consort Gu interrupted her impatiently, then suddenly laughed: "His Majesty stayed at my place last night. Consort Jing must be furious. Let's go see her."

Linchun: "..."

...

Over the next few days, Situ Huize was truly amazed by his fellow villager.

He truly couldn't understand why there could be such a foolish and oblivious woman in the world.

It's one thing for him to go around being sarcastic and sarcastic in front of Consort Jing, but I don't know where he heard that he liked flower tea, so he almost plucked all the flowers in the Imperial Garden.

Oh, and she's still waiting on her usual route, climbing trees to raid bird nests and netting fish... trying too hard to portray herself as innocent and romantic!

In just one month, the imperial garden in the palace was completely bare, and the number of ornamental fish in the lake had decreased by more than half.

"Your Majesty..." The Dragon Guards who were monitoring Consort Gu suddenly appeared.

Situ Huize was speechless: "Tell me, what stupid thing did she do this time?"

The Dragon Guard cupped his hands and said, "Consort Gu was flying a kite in the palace when the Prince of War also entered the palace. The kite fell in front of the Prince of War, and Consort Gu insisted that the Prince of War had broken her kite and grabbed him, refusing to let him leave."

"Nonsense!" Situ Huize was truly enraged and quickly got up and left.

The War King is his second younger brother, Situ Huiyao, who is also the son of his father and Tang Rao.

He practically raised this younger brother single-handedly, and the two brothers have a very deep bond.

Like his father, the War King was skilled in riding and archery from a young age, and was granted the title of king at a young age, commanding the Black Scale Cavalry.

Has Consort Gu been watching too many brainless dramas?

One emperor isn't enough, so he's thinking of having a backup lover who's a sycophant?

Don't you even know what kind of person you are!

It has to be said that he was too attached to appearances.

Consort Gu really thought so.

She is a time-traveling woman, a self-righteous female protagonist.

For her, Situ Huiyao was the second male lead who was madly infatuated with her but could not have her.

It's okay if you don't like her now; she'll win you over sooner or later.

Who told her to be a time-traveling woman, a favored daughter of heaven!

"I don't care, you're the one who broke the kite, you have to pay me back!" Gu Pin pouted, looking playful and cute. As she spoke, she even grabbed Situ Huiyao.

But who is Situ Huiyao?

Situ Huize and Tang Rao's son received the highest level of elite education. He has seen all kinds of monsters and demons, whether from the Great Xia or the Southern Barbarians.

If he were a good-for-nothing, the emperor wouldn't have allowed him to inherit the Black Scale Cavalry.

Seeing Consort Gu's improper behavior, Situ Huiyao took a few steps back to avoid her hand, and coldly reprimanded her without mercy: "The daughter of the Gu family is truly well-mannered, throwing herself at any man she sees. Although the traditional virtues of obedience and chastity are no longer popular, do you have no sense of basic propriety and shame?"

"What...what do you mean?" Gu Pin's thoughts were exposed, her face flushed red, and she became angry and embarrassed: "You ruined my kite, and you still have the nerve to say that?"

"First, I didn't break the kite; all the servants around here are witnesses. Second, although I didn't break it, I don't need a few pieces of silver!"

After saying this, Situ Huiyao took out a few pieces of silver and threw them at her feet: "This silver is enough for you to buy a dozen kites. Now, may I leave?"

"You...you dare to insult me!" After transmigrating, Consort Gu had always had a smooth life, and the emperor doted on her (in her own mind).

This was the first time anyone had ever bullied her like this, and in an instant, her eyes filled with tears: "You're not a man for bullying a young woman like me!"

"Heh... Whether I am a man or not, my queen knows, you don't need to worry about it!" Situ Huiyao said this and walked past her.

"I'm so angry! I'm so angry!" Consort Gu stomped her foot, put one hand on her hip, pointed at him with the other, and shouted, "You just wait!"

Situ Huiyao: "..." Damn, where did my brother find this lunatic?

Not far away, Situ Huize took in all of this, said nothing, and turned to leave.

The next morning at court, Situ Huize no longer hesitated and made Consort Jing his empress.

The courtiers shouted "Long live the Emperor! He is wise and sagacious!"

When Consort Jing received the news, she was in the Empress Dowager's palace and remained in shock for a long time.

In a short while, his eyes filled with tears.

Qin Zhiyan laughed and said, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and accept the imperial decree!"

"Yes, Mother!"

Consort Jing knelt down and accepted the imperial edict.

Wang Fugui laughed and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"I'll trouble you, Eunuch Wang!" Consort Jing glanced at the maid beside her, who immediately understood and gave Wang Fugui a large red envelope.

After he left, Qin Zhiyan smiled and teased, "Are you at ease now?"

"Mother..." Consort Jing said somewhat embarrassedly, "I never expected His Majesty to make me Empress. I thought His Majesty favored... Consort Gu..."

"My son is not a foolish or incompetent person. As long as you do not make any mistakes, he will always treat you well..." Qin Zhiyan thought of Situ Che, and her expression softened.

Although Situ Che left, he gave her enough respect and care, and fulfilled all his promises.

Now her son is the ruler of a country, and she is the most honored woman in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Occasionally, Situ Che would send letters back to inquire about her well-being.

Situ Che still didn't love her, but she was very content and never regretted marrying him.

"A man's love is the most unreliable thing. As long as he is willing to respect you, you will never be sad in your life..." Qin Zhiyan murmured.

It's unclear whether he was speaking to Consort Jing or to himself.

Consort Jing nodded: "Your subject knows. Mother taught me from a young age that a man's love is the most unreliable thing. Only respect can give a wife the confidence to be a proper wife."

"You're a good person..." Qin Zhiyan smiled and patted her hand.

Just then, Situ Huize arrived.

He had just finished paying his respects when he heard a woman making a fuss outside.

A moment later, Xu Mama entered: "Your Majesty, Consort Gu has arrived and is insisting on seeing you."

"That Consort Gu is never still for a moment!" Qin Zhiyan swore that she was not a wicked mother-in-law, nor was she incapable of accepting a lively woman.

Just like Tang Rui, she's very lively and not at all annoying; she liked her the moment she saw her.

But this Consort Gu is too lively and has no manners at all, which is really annoying!

Qin Zhiyan glanced at Situ Huize and frowned, saying, "Your Majesty, are you going to keep this woman around to ruin the atmosphere in the palace? What if all the women in the harem follow her example?"

"I have caused Mother Empress worry; it is my fault."

Situ Huize spoke coldly, "Guards, throw Consort Gu into the Cold Palace. I don't want to see her act foolishly again!"

Wang Fugui nodded and quickly left.

After a short while, the outside quieted down.

Qin Zhiyan smiled and took Situ Huize's hand with one hand and Jingfei's hand with the other, placing their hands together.

"Now that you've chosen Consort Jing, you must treat her well from now on."

"yes!"

Situ Huize nodded, smiled at Consort Jing, and squeezed her hand.

Consort Jing's cheeks flushed, and she looked up at him, enveloped in happiness: "Your Majesty, I will certainly manage the harem well from now on, so that Your Majesty will have no worries!"

Situ Huize: "It's good to take a break occasionally, train a few reliable people, and not exhaust yourself."

"Yes..." Consort Jing smiled, suddenly realizing that her choice was absolutely right.

The Emperor is the best son in the world, unmatched by anyone!