An Lingrong's Rebirth: Red

Chapter 470: Selecting a Wife

"I see that these concubines all have good family backgrounds, but I don't know what they look like," Ling Rong catered to the emperor's taste, "It would be best if they were well-educated and well-mannered, and the Fifth Prince would probably be able to control his temper."

"This daughter of Fucha is different from Concubine Tian. She has a gentle temperament and can naturally restrain Hong Zhou."

The emperor had obviously investigated this Fucha family and was very satisfied with her, otherwise he would not have praised her so highly when Lingrong mentioned her.

"I think so, but Hong Zhou is outside the palace, so it's not convenient for me to ask him questions. Your Majesty will have to take care of this matter."

"Rong'er actually wants to hide away, this is not good." Unexpectedly, the emperor rejected Lingrong's proposal.

"Your Majesty, from a public and private perspective, I am not suitable to select a wife for the Fifth Prince," Ling Rong also refused. She pretended to be embarrassed. "From a public perspective, I am not the head of the harem, and from a private perspective, I am not Hong Zhou's biological mother. Taking the lead will always cause criticism."

The emperor did not reply, but looked at Lingrong meaningfully.

Lingrong knew what the emperor's look meant, but she was not afraid at this moment. She just looked back calmly.

The two of them looked at each other in silence. The emperor did not say that sentence in the end. He sighed, "Rong'er is the only one in the palace who can help me now."

"I will do my best," Lingrong agreed directly this time. She held the emperor's hand, "But there is still a third prince. Whether the emperor recognizes him as his son or not, he should also consider his lifelong affairs.

Especially since the Third Prince's biological mother has passed away, Your Majesty, as his father, should give it more consideration."

Without waiting for the emperor to speak, Ling Rong continued to comfort him with soft words, "I know that mentioning the Third Prince will make the emperor angry, but he is not young anymore, so I have to mention him.

Please don't be angry about this, Your Majesty. Calm down and talk to me in private."

The emperor wanted to break free from Lingrong's hand, but when he heard Lingrong's words, he stopped, his mind raced, and he finally nodded.

No matter how angry he was, the Third Prince was still his spoiled child.

The emperor was thinking this in his heart, and especially as his health had been getting worse during this period, he attached even greater importance to having an offspring.

Even though the Third Prince had done many wrong things, the Emperor couldn't bear to prevent him from getting married.

"Have you chosen a candidate, Rong'er?"

"I did look at several girls, and the one I like the most is Dong E. Her father is Dong E Qishi, and the emperor should be familiar with him."

"Seventy years old is a governor, and the first rank is not low."

Seeing that the emperor knew, Ling Rong continued, "Dong E is resolute and strong-willed, and is a good match for Hong Shi."

"I feel it's a pity to marry her to Hongshi." The emperor sighed. Hongshi was stubborn and indulgent, and he didn't know whether Dong E could control him.

On the other hand, the emperor felt that it was too embarrassing to be controlled by a woman, so he was conflicted at this time, not knowing whether he should choose Dong E.

"What about the others? Are there any suitable ones?"

"There is also a girl from the Ulanara clan," Ling Rong mentioned with a smile, feeling a bit gloating in her heart, "Hongshi was once taken care of by the Empress, and now there is a girl of the right age in her mother's family, who should be a good match for Hongshi."

As soon as he heard the name of Ulanara, the emperor frowned immediately. The queen's behavior had already made the emperor very unhappy, and now when he heard that there was another girl of the right age, he immediately felt that it was not right.

The queen's scheming has already turned the harem upside down. Her niece has always been as black-bellied and cruel as the queen. If she were allowed into the harem, who knows how much trouble would arise.

"Are there any other suitable candidates?"

"This..." Ling Rong hesitated and shook her head, "If the women of the Ulanara clan are not satisfactory, then I won't be able to pick anyone suitable.

Or... among the women that the Emperor selected for Hong Zhou, there are some who are suitable for the Third Prince."

After hearing Lingrong's words, the emperor fell silent. He now felt that Dong E was indeed a good woman and would be a perfect match for Hongshi.

"According to what I have thought, Dong E will marry Hong Shi as his wife, and Ulanara will be his concubine. The two will complement each other and manage the backyard for Hong Shi.

But judging from the emperor's intention, he seems to have other considerations."

Ling Rong did choose Ulanara on purpose. She just wanted to make the emperor unhappy so as to please herself.

Seeing the emperor like this, Lingrong's heart was already blooming with joy. She even had time to think about how to keep Zhen Huan in the palace so as to give the emperor a big gift.

Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang, two women that the emperor liked very much in the past, are now here. With the addition of Zhen Yurao, the emperor should enjoy the happiness of having many wives for the rest of his life.

"Dong E is not bad. As for the concubine, let's choose another one."

The emperor hesitated for a moment, but still rejected Ulanara. He really disliked this person, and he was unwilling to accept her even if she was the third prince.

"I understand what Concubine said. It is better to let Third Prince choose someone he likes. This way, the couple can live happily together, which is also a blessing for the royal family."

"That's good too. We can use the opportunity of the beauty pageant to find some concubines for Hongshi and Hongzhou. If he really likes Ulanara, then they are destined to be together."

The emperor spoke with a sigh, but he had not expected that the Third Prince did not fancy Ulanara, but the Fifth Prince became entangled with her.

If this prophecy came true, I wonder if the emperor would beat his chest in anger when he wakes up in the middle of the night.

The emperor had not held a beauty contest for a long time, and now that he was doing it again, all the court officials knew who the selection would be for, so they sent their daughters of similar age to the emperor without worry, and let him choose.

Qingying, a woman from the Ulanara clan, naturally also came to the palace. She was a thoughtful person and knew early on that the fifth prince was the most likely to inherit the throne.

Therefore, when Qingying was a candidate for Tihe Hall, she deliberately looked for the Fifth Prince.

She hid in the shadow of the pillars, stroking the jade bracelet on her wrist while paying attention to the movements of the Fifth Prince. It was a long time before she saw the procession of the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince.

In fact, Qingying likes the Fourth Prince more than the Fifth Prince. Unfortunately, Hongli died early, so she had to find ways to please the Fifth Prince. However, the Fifth Prince had unique preferences, and even a smart person like Qingying didn't know what to do.

"Miss Qingying, why are you standing here like a fool?"

Fu Cha's concubine Lang Ya came over with graceful steps. She reminded in a low voice that the Fifth Prince and the Third Prince were both here, and it would be good to go over and show your face, as it would be good to get to know them a little.

"To be honest, young lady, I was very nervous and didn't dare to go forward, fearing that I might offend the two princes."

When Qingying saw Fu Cha Langya's appearance, she knew that this person was her biggest rival, so when she saw the Fifth Prince hiding and walking towards the corridor, she deliberately mentioned that the Fifth Prince liked to cry at funerals.

"Qingying," Fucha Langya quickly covered Qingying's mouth with her hands, "It's better not to say these words in the palace, especially during the selection of beauties, when there are eyes everywhere watching the beauties on behalf of the emperor and the prince.

If you say something so offensive, and the Fifth Prince hears it, I'm afraid it will leave a bad impression on him."

Qingying's eyes passed by Fucha Langya and glanced at the Fifth Prince who was getting closer and closer, "It's just you and me here, and since you look kind, I just said something personal to you.

I believe you are also aware that today's selection is not to enrich the emperor's harem, but for the emperor to select wives for the third and fifth princes.

But the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince, one was expelled from the clan, and the other behaved ridiculously," Qingying sighed intentionally, and even lowered her voice, "Neither of them looks like someone worthy of entrusting your life to.

I was very nervous when I saw that my sister was so smart and gentle, just like my sister at home.

I felt a desire to get close to you and wanted to ask for your opinion to ease the panic in my heart.

For a moment, I even forgot that my sister was also participating in the talent show. To relieve my panic, I had an extra opponent by my side, which was definitely not a wise move. "

"Sister, you are overthinking it," Fucha Langya shook her head and lowered her voice, "You and I are not rivals. It is possible for the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince to choose either of them as their wife.

Even if the Fifth Prince chooses you instead of me, I will not hold a grudge against you.

But seeing how worried you are, I can't help but say a few words."

Fu Cha Langya held Qingying's hand and wanted to talk to her while walking so that others wouldn't overhear everything. However, Qingying held her back and she had to speak directly.

"Although Fifth Prince's behavior is absurd, you should just think of it as him having a unique hobby.

Some people like poetry and songs, some like swords and spears, and as long as it does not disturb others, it is okay to like mourning. "

"If my sister married into the Heshuo Heqin Prince's mansion and saw Fifth Prince acting like this all day long, would she be able to pretend not to see anything?"

"This..." Fu Cha Langya shook her head, "I really can't turn a blind eye to it, so I will try to persuade him and use other things to divert his attention.

But if the Fifth Prince insists on doing this, I can only let him do what he wants and try to prevent these things from spreading outside the palace, so as not to tarnish his reputation."

Seeing that the Fifth Prince was approaching, Qingying nodded and spoke, her voice intentionally raised a little, no longer whispering, "I think that doing this with the Fifth Prince is also a good story."

Fu Cha Langya was a little surprised, "Sister, why do you say that? If you really become the Fifth Prince's wife, you should comfort him. If you do this together, won't you lead the Fifth Prince astray?"

"Sister, I don't think this is a wrong path." Qingying sighed and spoke in a faint voice, "Fifth Prince used to live outside the palace with Mother, and there was no one else around him except Mother.

When he was with Concubine Yu, the Fifth Prince had never behaved like this before. The mourning and funeral only occurred after Concubine Yu passed away.

Sister should know that when Concubine Yu passed away, the Fifth Prince was unable to be by her side, and was even unable to personally carry the coffin to the funeral to comfort his deceased mother's grief.

I think the mourning and funeral procession were all done by the Fifth Prince for Concubine Yu. If I were lucky enough to marry the Fifth Prince, I should do the same with him and be filial to my mother.

After all, husband and wife are one body. If I can't relieve the Fifth Prince's grief, what difference does it make me from others?"

The Fifth Prince stopped behind Fu Cha Langya. He looked at Qingying's half face in the shadow, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He never thought that anyone could understand his behavior. Ulanara Qingying's words really hit the nail on the head.

Fu Cha Langya suddenly realized that Qingying's eyes were not on her. She turned her head thoughtfully, and sure enough, she saw the Fifth Prince standing not far away.

How could she not know at this moment that she had fallen into the trap of the Ulanara family? It was ridiculous that she still called them her sister, but turned around and became a stepping stone for them to move up.

Fu Cha Langya did not make a fuss. She bowed slightly to the Fifth Prince and said, "My Prince, you came at a coincidence. I'm afraid you just happened to hear what Sister Qingying said from the bottom of her heart.

Langya had her back to you and did not notice you, so she was unable to pay her respects immediately. Please forgive me, you.

However, Langya is a concubine, so it is inconvenient for her to talk to you privately. Please allow me to leave."

Fu Cha Langya was not someone who could be easily bullied. She immediately told the Fifth Prince that Ulanara Qingying had intentionally let the Fifth Prince hear these so-called heartfelt words. Her intentions were obvious.

The Fifth Prince was not a fool. He nodded and allowed Fu Cha Langya to leave. He then looked at Qingying deeply and said, "Miss Qingying, you are a smart person."

"Brother, now that you know Qingying is scheming, why are you still so calm?"

"Among the concubines, there are quite a few who are scheming. If they get angry because of this, I'm afraid I'll be sent to Ji'an within a day."

Seeing that the Fifth Prince did not look angry, Qingying felt relieved. She was very straightforward, "If I had not been scheming, with Qingying's looks and family background, I'm afraid that the Fifth Prince would have quickly passed me by."

"As the saying goes, parents decide and matchmakers decide. Whether there is a destiny between you and me depends on the Emperor's opinion."

The Fifth Prince nodded slightly, then left and went to find the Third Prince to look for the Emperor together.

Ling Rong had already sent people to the Tiyuan Hall to watch over these beauties. When she heard that Qingying had been talking to the Fifth Prince for a long time, she was quite surprised.

"Are you sure it's Princess Qingying of the Ulanara clan?" Zhaoshui asked on behalf of Lingrong. After all, Qingying was the Queen's niece, and both Lingrong and the Emperor didn't want her to enter the backyard of the two princes.

"My Lady Imperial Concubine, it really is Princess Qingying. Princess Langya of the Fucha clan also had a chat with the Fifth Prince."

"I understand. You can go down now."

Zhao Shuimian was also somewhat surprised. She walked back to Lingrong and said, "My queen, I didn't expect that Princess Qingying really has some tricks up her sleeve."

"She is the Queen's niece, so it's no wonder that she has so many schemes." After being surprised, she sighed. Ling Rong could not change the encounter and acquaintance between the Fifth Prince and Qingying. The only thing she could do was to mention Fu Cha Langya more often when the Fifth Prince was choosing a wife.

"But the emperor doesn't want Ulanara to enter the prince's backyard again. Even if the fifth prince likes her, it will be useless."

"But, Madam, the Emperor once said that if the Fifth Prince really chooses Ulanara, then there is a destiny between them."

"So what if it's fate? As long as the emperor doesn't want, Qingying can't be given to the Fifth Prince."