To Be A Virtuous Wife

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Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen, A Heavy Blow

The words of Dai Rong shocked many people. Especially Ming He. He felt his legs weaken. If he had known that this Hu Guo Princess was this bold, today, he wouldn't have done this. If the Empress thought that he had deliberately ushered the person in front of her, then would he have any more good days to live?

The furen of Dong Yu's envoy stared with shock and wide eyes. She used the teacup to conceal her open mouth. She couldn't resist looking at the Empress, how would the Empress resolve this matter?

Qu Qing Ju was slightly surprised at the actions of Dai Rong to recommend herself into the Emperor's bed, but she quickly calmed down. She had heard before about the liberal nature of the country of Jing. Even though she hadn't thought that this Dai Rong Princess would speak so blankly of the matter, but it wasn't as though she would lose her composure due to it. Elegantly putting down the teacup in her hands, she used a handkerchief embroidered with a beautiful design to wipe her lips: "Where does the Princess' words come from? If you are in love with the Emperor, why not tell him, instead of telling ben gong?"

"This one heard that the Empress of Da Long has the power to manage the hougong. Then the expansion of the hougong should be your duty. This one telling you of the matter, it should meet protocol," Dai Rong Princess stood from the bench and gave a full bow in the style of Da Long to Qu Qing Ju, "Dai Rong sincerely is in love with the Emperor and begs Empress to fulfill this request."

Dai Rong's actions were nothing but forcing the Empress to admit her position. At the side, Yin Liu and the others were gritting their teeth, but due to their status, they stood quietly at the side.

The other furen of the envoys from subordinate countries felt awkward inside. Many of them had heard the rumors from before but knew very well how suspicious the rumors were. But they hadn't thought that this Dai Rong Princess actually had an interest in His Majesty the Emperor of Da Long. Right now, they regretted coming with Dai Rong Princess to tour the gardens. Such an incident as this, they didn't know what expression was appropriate for this situation.

"Dai Rong Princess isn't wrong, ben gong has the power to expand the hougong," Qu Qing Ju smiled as she stood, looking from up high down at Dai Rong bent in front of her, "but ben gong is Emperor's wife, and naturally cannot neglect Emperor's wishes and randomly take other women into the palace. If Princess truly is in love with the Emperor, you should confess to Emperor. If Emperor is willing to take you into the palace, ben gong naturally is happy for the palace to have another woman to serve the Emperor."

Dai Rong didn't think the Empress would push the matter to His Majesty the Emperor. After a slight pause, she said: "If that's the case, then please, Empress, act on behalf of this one to express this true love to the Emperor. This one will thank Empress here and now." Finishing, she lifted her skirts and knelt. Even more, she put out a posture of prostration.

Ming He saw the princess of Jing's almost wretched-like actions and looked undetectable at the Empress. Right now, the Emperor should be leaving court. He didn't know if Xiao Gan Zi would manage to lead the Emperor over. If this matter wasn't solved correctly, it would blow up. Thankfully, the conduct of the Empress was steady and dependable. If one step was wrong, right

"If it is sincere, then why let others tell about it, wouldn't that tarnish that true feeling?" Qu Qing Ju went forward a few steps, reach a hand in front of Da Rong, and smiled widely, "Princess, please get up. The country of Jing might be a subordinate country of Da Long, but you are still a princess of a country, how can you give such a big greeting to ben gong?"

When the furen of Dong Yu's envoy heard it, she felt embarrassed on behalf of Dai Rong. The Empress' words mocked her for lowering her status and being shameless. A princess, regardless of how small the country was, it was still a country. Her conduct represented the country. Right now, she was kneeling and begging just so she could enter the hougong of Da Long to become a feipin. If the Queen of Jing knew of the conduct, what would she think?