Professional Ethics of a Concubine

Rong Zhaoyi came out of the imperial study in a daze. After walking for a long distance, she couldn't help but turn her head and look to the west.

The sun still sets in the west.

But why do I feel that the world of Zhao is about to change?

After experiencing the betrayal of the deposed crown prince, the emperor has become more tolerant. It is really hard to understand.

She even couldn't help but wonder, was the emperor's attitude towards Fang Yunyan truly tolerant, or was it a life-and-death test?

Rong Zhaoyi sighed quietly, because she couldn't understand it and felt it went against common sense. When she learned that the Emperor would soon arrange a marriage for her daughter, she didn't feel happy at all, but instead felt heavy.

Moreover, the emperor suddenly asked the harem to reduce clothing and food, and also let some eunuchs and palace maids leave the palace early. What on earth is he trying to do? !

Are you confused?

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Rong Zhaoyi went directly to her daughter's palace to inform her and asked her to inform Fang Yunyan in advance so that she could be more careful when she appeared in front of the emperor.

"Mother, how did you find time to come here? Aren't you busy handling palace affairs?"

Ling Yue was practicing her red tassel spear in the yard. When she saw her mother coming, she put away the red tassel spear and ran to Rong Zhaoyi, sweating profusely.

"It's so hot, it's hard for you to persist in practicing your marksmanship."

Rong Zhaoyi took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat with a look of heartache and pride.

"Go wash up and change your clothes first, I'll go in and wait for you."

"Okay, then mother, wait for me."

Ling Yue didn't bother to be polite with her mother and turned around to take a bath.

Rong Zhaoyi hasn't been here for some time, and Ling Yue goes to pay her respects to her every day.

When I came here today, I found that the furnishings in my daughter's room had changed a lot.

She looked here and there, focusing on the desk in her room to see what books were on it, but she didn't pick them up to read.

After sitting and waiting for a while, Ling Yue came back with her long hair loose, and her hair was still dripping with wetness.

"I've told you so many times to dry your hair before doing anything else. Look at how clumsy you are. How can I let you get married?"

Although Rong Zhaoyi frowned and preached, she asked the maid to hand her the headscarf, and she wrung out Ling Yue's hair herself.

"Hehehe... I'm just worried that mom will get impatient waiting for me."

Ling Yue raised her head and gave her a flattering smile, saying coquettishly.

Rong Zhaoyi smiled and patted her head, asking her to sit up straight. She helped her wring out her hair and said,

"I just asked your father, and he said that he would arrange a marriage between you and Prime Minister Fang in the near future. However, there is one thing: your father no longer agrees with his resignation and still wants to use him.

To be honest, I don't understand why your father behaved this way this time. Please send a letter to Prime Minister Fang as soon as possible so that he can be mentally prepared."

"Mom, don't worry. Qingzhi told me about this a few days ago. She said that the emperor might still use Shi Jin and would not allow him to resign. It seems that Qingzhi guessed right."

Ling Yue was not surprised at all when she heard this. Instead, she smiled and said,

"Mom, Qingzhi is really smart. She guessed it right."

"...Prince Jing, no, the Crown Prince told her? Then did she say why?" Concubine Rong asked hurriedly.

"Mom, don't think too much. Shi Jin is still young after all. It's a pity for him to resign at this time. It's normal for our father to not allow him to resign because he values ​​talent."

Ling Yue said.

"Of course I know this is normal, but the emperor wants to grant you a marriage and let him be his consort. I think it's not normal."

Rong Zhaoyi frowned and said.

"I have also asked Qingzhi about this matter. She said that since the crown prince fully recommends and trusts Shi Jin, father will not care that much about Shi Jin's additional status as a consort."

Ling Yue smiled and said,

"Mother, I think that Father must be more sad than angry about the dethronement of the Crown Prince. Therefore, perhaps Father wants to satisfy my wish and fulfill my wish out of consideration for our family ties."

Rong Zhaoyi was slightly stunned when she heard her say this, then smiled and said,

"Yes, the emperor is the monarch, but he is also your father. He would definitely want to see you marry a good family, be in harmony with your husband, and live happily."

Ling Yue also smiled and nodded, "I think so too."

Even if it isn't, so what? Anyway, she thinks it is.

When she receives the imperial decree granting her marriage and goes to express her gratitude to her father, she will thank him for his kindness with tears in her eyes, and he will be happy.

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The emperor soon called Fang Yunyan to discuss his continued tenure and the marriage.

Fang Yunyan showed his surprise at the right time, quickly declined, and once again expressed his desire to resign.

The emperor's face darkened. "You are still young, why are you doing the things of an old scholar? There are still many things in the court that need your supervision, so don't even think about being lazy!"

Fang Yunyan, "???"

Is this a lazy thing to do?

Aren’t you afraid that the emperor will become suspicious?

"There is no need to mention resigning. There are many things that need to be prepared for the crown prince's enthronement ceremony in three months. You will be responsible for coordinating them."

The emperor directly arranged the work and increased the intensity.

"...I obey your command." Fang Yunyan could only agree.

"I have already drafted the imperial decree granting marriage. The eunuchs will go back to the palace with you to announce the decree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Fang Yunyan knelt down and thanked in a daze.

Is this what you want?

However, he had already prepared to resign and take a rest, and he had also made plans to take the princess to travel around the country after the marriage, which would take about half a year to a year.

After I come back, I will prepare for opening the college.

But now... it's impossible to go out and play, and the workload seems to have increased.

Fang Yunyan frowned, sighed, and could only accept such an imperfect result.

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Fang Mansion.

After receiving the imperial edict, everyone in the Fang Mansion felt a little dazed.

"Son, I feel my hearing is not very good. Why does it sound like the emperor doesn't want you to resign, but wants you to be his consort?"

Old Madam Fang asked.

"Mother, you are in good health, have sharp ears and eyes, and you heard correctly. Your son cannot resign from his official position." Fang Yunyan said.

"He is still the Minister of Personnel and the Prime Minister of the Cabinet? He has not been demoted?" Old Madam Fang asked again.

The other members of the Fang family also looked at Fang Yunyan, waiting for him to give a definite answer.

"He was not demoted." Fang Yunyan said again, "The emperor also entrusted his son with an important task and asked him to be in charge of the crown prince's enthronement ceremony."

When Master Fang heard this, he stroked his beard and nodded, and the tension in his heart relaxed.

"Is there really no trap here? Our family won't become the Chen family, right? You are the princess, and you still hold great power. Is there really no trick going on?" Old Madam Fang still murmured worriedly.

Everyone in the Fang Mansion was worried again.

"Don't worry, mother. There is no trap or trickery. The emperor said that he doesn't want to see his son resign and be lazy. The emperor's mind is unmatched."

Fang Yunyan said it with certainty, but in fact he was thinking about going to Prince Su to ask for clarification.

The corners of Old Madam Fang's mouth twitched, and she was indeed relieved, only because these words were both true and somewhat immoral.

So, I got a princess daughter-in-law for free?

If you marry her, do you need to worship her?

Tsk tsk, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is a difficult problem. She doesn’t dare to order the princess around, so she should let her son move to the princess’s mansion.

Everyone should keep a distance and just see each other during the holidays. Hello, I am fine, everyone is fine, and may everyone be happy and live long.