Recap: They put the plan in place regarding the disaster relief funds and made Yue Gao Yang (Crown Prince supporter) the scapegoat. ZPY was called to his mother's place.
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As soon as Zhen Pu Yang entered his Mother Concubine's residence, he heard the light laughter of the maidservants, including discussions regarding the young ladies of other families, which Mother Concubine also did not halt.
He frowned and had a vague feeling that there was something amiss.
As expected, after exchanging a few words of pleasantries, Concubine Lin straightforwardly asked: "Are there any young ladies of interest?"
"Mother Concubine, don't speak of these things with this Son. (Respectful) You know, this Son does not like to interact with tiresome maidens." Zhen Pu Yang revealed an expression of irritation.
"Look at you, how do you speak. Mother Concubine is also a maiden, can it be that you also regard this Concubine as tiresome?" Concubine Lin furrowed her brows, extending her had to pat his shoulder, gently saying, "Yang'er will understand later on, with a companion who can understand and serve you, it is a very good thing."
"En –" Zhen Pu Yang fiddled with the cup that was engraved with a resplendent flower pattern, carelessly making a sound of agreement.
He rolled his eyes, thinking of how to resolve his visit to his Mother Concubine perfunctorily, also thinking that without him, would Teacher wait for him in the study?
"Don't be so cold, what kind of maiden does Yang'er like? Mother Concubine will help you look out for one." Concubine Lin was all smiles, putting a great attention on this matter, hands holding a register which even included the maiden's portraits, captivating or pure, there was every type.
Under the vigorous persuasion of Mother Concubine, Zhen Pu Yang reversed his previous attitude, and said a lot, "Personality has to be mild, very knowledgeable, must be able to cook, and must help this Son put a blanket over –"
Concubine was still full of smiles in the beginning, merely thinking of which young ladies satisfied his criteria, but hearing the back, she felt that there was something wrong.
"Why do you say this? Mother thinks that Yang'er must already have someone in his heart." Concubine Lin spoke confidently.
Someone in his heart? Zhen Pu Yang kept his mouth shut and refused to speak, thinking that he didn't watch his mouth before, and spoke in the heat of the moment, and made a flat denial.
Seeing that he was not interested in continuing with this subject, Concubine Lin smiled, pausing this topic, "Alright, alright. Our Yang'er is still young, no need to speak of this matter."
She only treated him as shy, or that he was still not mature, not wanting to start a family this early, and be tied down.
She had always pampered this child, so she would follow his wishes. Even so, she would not let her own son be a loner, and since he already had an ideal candidate, and made the decision to accept a concubine for him.
Concubine Lin delicately sipped her tea, maintaining her motherly demeanor. Asking for people to ask around in passing whether or not his son had interacted with any young ladies, if the person in his heart was a young lady with a distinguished background, it would be just nice.
If the status was low, it was fine to be a concubine, so long as her son likes it.
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He Lang waited for quite some time, and thought of going back to rest, but fearing that His Highness would be upset the next day, could only wait patiently under the tree in his palace.
He broke a flower branch and inserted it into a porcelain vase, while wondering what Concubine Lin called His Highness over for.
According to what others said, Concubine Lin had been meeting with young ladies from distinguished families recently, as if finding some kind of candidate, he then had a realization – His Highness was already sixteen years old, exactly the right age to be married.
The unruly His Highness would not compromise so obediently, moreover, His Highness did not have much contact with women, who knew what kind of woman would enter his sight?
He Lang hugged the porcelain vase, hoping that this child would find a good person. After all, the palace seemed lively but was actually lonely, having a loving companion was better.
However, if one couldn't be found, then choosing a virtuous and kind-hearted woman with a high status, would believably help greatly in his road to becoming the emperor.
Just as he finished inserting a whole vase of plum blossoms, Zhen Pu Yang returned.
"Why not speak with Concubine Lin for a little longer?"
Zhen Pu Yang hit the flowers, "Very uninteresting, always talking about women's matters."
His Highness's words confirmed his previous speculation.
He Lang, "His Highness has grown up, this is something that would happen."
"What can you do after growing up?" Would it make Imperial Tutor belong to him alone? Could it chase away that detestable Pu Ren?
"Many things can be done... such as administering national affairs, becoming the most respected person, gaining the power under the skies.
"But these are things that Yang'er does not want."
"Your Highness... wants something else instead?"
Zhen Pu Yang did not speak, pulling him away to have a meal, only quietly adding an answer in the depths of his heart.
Just you, that's all.
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