Marrying a wife and a concubine together? Wouldn't it be better to divorce and become the queen

The next day, January 26th, the capital was shrouded in joy.

Because Emperor Xia Ming will be leaving the palace today to inspect the people's conditions, which is an annual custom of Da Xia, the people are all very excited. All the shops and houses on both sides of the streets are hung with big red lanterns and red silk. Everyone has a smile on their face as they wait for the emperor to come out.

As the lights came on, Emperor Xia Ming walked down the street with the ministers of the six ministries and other ministers in a very grand manner.

On this important day, Emperor Xia Ming asked Xie Jin to be in charge of the security of the capital.

After patrolling two streets and seeing that the people were well-fed and well-clothed, Emperor Xia Ming was in a good mood. With the flattery of his ministers, he went up to the Baisheng Tower on Huangcheng Street.

Baishenglou, the most prosperous restaurant in Beijing, has a total of five floors.

In order to facilitate Emperor Xia Ming to overlook the entire capital, a special passage was built for the emperor to walk from the first floor to the fifth floor every year.

Except for the top floor, all other floors are open to guests.

Standing on a high place and overlooking the entire capital city, with its bright lights and numerous houses, Emperor Xia Ming was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.

Today is very lively. Feng Qingluan brought Liao Luoling and Yun Huaiyin out for a night walk.

To prevent any accidents, they are surrounded by secret guards from Prince Rong's mansion to protect them.

Xie Ying followed Ru Fei upstairs in the Parkson Building. She had no intention of appreciating the night view. Her eyes were fixed on the bustling crowd below, looking for Yun Huaiyin.

Seeing that her eyes were wandering, Concubine Ru asked:

"Who are you looking for?"

Xie Ying was startled and covered it up:

"No, I am looking at the people below."

Concubine Ru didn't believe it: "Really? You have been finding excuses to go to the Prince of Chu's mansion to check on your brother's injury. As far as I know, the Prince of Chu's injury is almost healed, but you keep running out of the palace. Who are you going out to see?"

Xie Ying didn't like the future prince consort she chose for her, but her parents had the order and the matchmaker's words, so she had to marry the son-in-law she designated even if she was not happy.

The Minister of Personnel was newly appointed and was at the head of the Six Ministries. Xie Ying married his son, so the Minister of Personnel would do his utmost to assist the King of Chu in becoming the Crown Prince.

Her brother, the emperor, inherited the throne, ensuring Xie Ying a smooth life. The two siblings complemented each other, making it a perfect marriage.

But she didn't understand why Xie Ying was dissatisfied with Xue Yuan, the son of the Minister of Personnel.

Xue Yuan is a handsome, modest, polite and gentle person, who complements Xie Ying perfectly. Moreover, he becomes her consort rather than a princess marrying down from her parents' side. No matter how you look at it, he is a very good choice for Xie Ying.

However, Xie Ying had been out of the palace frequently recently, so she had to be careful.

She rejected the marriage with Xue Yuan. Could it be that she had someone else in her heart and that was why she didn't want to get married?

Xie Ying didn't dare to reveal the fact that she liked Yun Huaiyin. If her mother knew, she would definitely target Yun Huaiyin.

"Mother, you are overthinking. I am happy to see the people living and working in peace and happiness."

Ru Fei was still suspicious:

"It's better to do this. Don't let mother find out that you have evil thoughts. Whatever you think, keep it to me. Just wait for your marriage and don't think about anything else."

Xie Ying nodded silently.

Is mother doubting her?

If her mother knew that she was thinking about Yun Huaiyin, she would definitely make trouble for him.

Yun Huaiyin came from a merchant family, and her mother would never let her marry the son of a merchant.

Seeing that she was obedient and well-behaved, Concubine Ru said nothing more and looked down with a smile on her face.

The Imperial City Street was bustling with activity. Although Emperor Xia Ming would be at the Parkson Tower every year on this night, there were still many people who wanted to come and catch a glimpse of the emperor, and the entire street was packed with people.

Seeing that there were too many people, Liao Luoling said:

"Sister Qingluan, this street is too crowded. Let's go somewhere else."

Feng Qingluan said: "Yes."

A few people walked through the crowd and came to another busy street.

This was the first time Feng Qingluan celebrated the New Year here after traveling through time. Seeing the people smiling happily, the atmosphere of the New Year was strong.

I can't help but sigh that the New Year in Beijing is so lively.

I don't know how long they walked around. When they were about to go to another street, there was suddenly a commotion among the people behind them. It seemed that something had happened, and the soldiers from the patrol camp also rushed over.

Not long after that, Feng Qingluan saw thick fireworks rising from the Imperial City Street, and someone shouted:

"There's a fire, there's a fire in the Parkson Building, everyone, evacuate quickly, don't go to Imperial City Street anymore, leave now!"

Feng Qingluan's eyes tightened and she said to Xue Zimo:

"Take your cousin and Luo Ling to a safe place. I'll go over and take a look."

Liao Luoling was worried about the danger and shouted at her:

"Sister Qingluan, don't do that. It's dangerous over there."

She wanted to follow, but Xue Zimo stopped her:

"Don't go. The lady asked me to take you to a safe place."

Yun Huaiyin frowned. He had just seen Xie Ying on the top floor of Parkson on Huangcheng Street.

There was a fire in the Parkson Building and Xie Ying was in danger!

He also rushed over there.

Xue Zimo held onto Liao Luoling, but didn't look at Yun Huaiyin. Seeing him squeeze through the crowd, he couldn't help but shout:

"Master Yun, Master Yun, you can't go over there."

Yun Huaiyin didn't listen to him at all. He rushed forward with his head down, silently saying in his heart, Xie Ying, you must not get into trouble!

In order to escape the fire, a large number of people rushed in from the Imperial City Street, and soon Yun Huaiyin disappeared.

Liao Luoling was worried: "Let's go together, Cousin Yun is in danger."

Xue Zimo had no choice but to grab Liao Luoling's hand and head towards Baisheng Building.

Feng Qingluan arrived at Huangcheng Street and saw the Baisheng Building shrouded in flames. The first and second floors below were burning with raging fires.

This street was crowded with people before, but when an accident happened suddenly, people fled in all directions. Feng Qingluan almost walked against the crowd towards Baisheng Building.

Xie Jin was patrolling security when he saw the fire at the Parkson Building and immediately went there.

Suddenly, an old man among the people flowing backwards fell down, and a stampede occurred.

Xie Jin ordered coldly:

"Jiang Qu, quickly evacuate the crowd and send the injured to the side!"

At this time in the Parkson Building.

Emperor Xia Ming, his ministers, and most of the people who were having dinner in Baisheng Building were trapped in the building.

The fire started in the kitchen on the first floor and spread rapidly.

Just before the fire broke out, Emperor Xia Ming was leading his ministers from the fifth floor to the third floor below.

Because the fire burned so quickly, it blocked his private access staircase and the billowing smoke blocked his view.

As there were many guests dining in the lobby at the time, many of them rushed towards the door when the fire started, and many other guests came in through the door, and the two groups of people collided there, so the door was immediately hit and trampled, and the door was blocked.

"Your Majesty, be careful."

Minister of Personnel Xue Ming protected Emperor Xia Ming from the black smoke.

Ask the commander of the imperial guards, Xian Ying:

"Commander Xian, you must quickly figure out how to get to the street below. The fire is coming!"

The fire had spread to the second floor, and the floor where they were standing was emitting heat and making horrible crackling sounds of burning.

Xian Ying was also very anxious:

"This passage was built for your majesty to ascend. The way forward is blocked, so you can only go down the stairs in the lobby, but that is also full of people, and the stairs have been damaged by the fire, so you can't go there."