The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

He knew that doing so was equivalent to sending these concubines to their deaths.

But he didn't care.

Because he never took the women in the harem seriously.

In his eyes, these women were just ornaments, corresponding to the families that sent them into the palace.

Even if we have to express our apology, it should be to the families behind them.

As for the ornaments that were sent in and then returned by him, what happened to them in the end is not important.

Just a few insignificant women.

This is the indifference to human life shown by an emperor standing at the pinnacle of power.

really.

Even in times of peace and prosperity, the status of women is far higher than in previous dynasties, but they still do not have autonomy and can only obey their fathers and husbands' orders. Their lives are controlled by others.

At home, women are governed by their fathers and brothers; after marriage, they have to please their husbands, and all their honor and disgrace depend on men.

Listening to the mournful cries of several concubines, Jiang Lingyue's heart trembled slightly, and a chilling feeling of "the death of a rabbit makes the fox mourn" inexplicably surged into her heart.

Perhaps it was because that person had been too humble in front of her these days, so that she almost forgot that he was a cold-blooded and heartless emperor.

When I love you, everything is perfect.

After she stops loving him, what will become of her?

Jiang Lingyue suddenly came to her senses and ordered Jinshu and Jinyu to help them up.

"I know Your Majesty loves peace and quiet. If I hadn't been completely desperate, I would never dare to disturb your peace," Concubine Wei cried, tears streaming down her face, completely undignified. "I only hope Your Majesty can find a way for us to survive."

This girl came from a prominent family and had a graceful figure. The scene of her dancing gracefully in Ning'an Palace in the past was still vivid in people's minds, but now she had lost all her charm.

Jiang Lingyue thought for a moment and said, "If this is true, I will do my best to persuade His Majesty to revoke his order."

She didn't dare to say too much.

Although His Majesty the Emperor has been listening to her these days, it is hard to say whether her words will still be useful if the matter is serious and involves the previous dynasty.

But even such a promise was enough to make Concubine Wei and others burst into tears of gratitude.

As if grasping at straws.

Jiang Lingyue also understood that they were all noble ladies who had just entered the palace. They were at the age of flower buds and had unlimited prospects for the future.

When they left home, they were all the apple of their eye, but one day they were returned by the emperor.

If they go back in disgrace, what good fate will await them?

No one can afford such a gap.

Jiang Lingyue's gaze moved from several people to finally land on two concubines who were obviously a few years older than them.

Lü Chonghua and Zhu Wanrong.

They were all fifth-rank officials, old men from the Eastern Palace who had slept with him.

She was slightly startled and asked in confusion: "Why are you on the dismissal list?"

Even if that man was really addicted to being a love saint and wanted to show his true feelings to her, the most he could do was to expel from the palace those concubines who had never slept with him.

Lu Chonghua and Zhu Wanrong were both his legitimate women, so why would he send them away and let them marry someone else?

are you crazy!

The emperor doesn’t care about his reputation anymore?

"It's not just us. From what Eunuch Liu Rong said, all the lower-ranking concubines in the harem, regardless of whether they have slept with him or not, will be expelled from the palace," Zhu Wanrong said with a bitter smile. "Your Majesty has given us a choice: either return home and marry someone else, or go to Zhenguo Temple to pray for the country."

In other words, either die or live out your life in seclusion.

"Zhen Guo Temple!" Jiang Lingyue was shocked by the emperor's cruelty. "A day of marriage is a hundred days of grace. You have served him for many years. Even if you have no merit, you have worked hard..."

"I dare not take credit for it," Lü Chongrong waved her hands repeatedly, saying shamefacedly, "I entered the Eastern Palace at the age of sixteen, and now I'm twenty-two. I've only served you in bed once, which is really nothing."

"What's more, during this one time of serving the emperor, I waited on my bed in the palace for most of the night, almost falling asleep. Your Majesty was still the Crown Prince at the time, and he was reviewing memorials in the main palace..."

There was no time to please her.

She really couldn't say the last sentence.

But everyone could understand it from her expression.

Jiang Lingyue was shocked.

So, the so-called sleeping with the emperor didn't involve any serving at all?

She thought of what His Majesty the Emperor said that day, 'If only you had ever been my only love'.

At that time, she didn't believe it at all. She just thought that the other party treated her as an idiot, saying such nonsense. But now...

She swallowed and looked at Zhu Wanrong on the other side in a daze, "You, you too..."

"No, no, no, I did sleep with you," Zhu Wanrong shook her head and said seriously, "Your Majesty came to the bedroom that night, he...he..."

As she spoke, a hint of doubt flashed across her face.

"How is he? Tell me!" Li Cairen, who was the most impatient, asked, "How many times have you slept with His Majesty?..."

"That's enough!" Jiang Lingyue's face was full of helplessness. "Is that a straightforward question?"

Li Cairen realized her own rudeness and stopped talking with a wry smile.

When Zhu Wanrong heard what Li Cairen said, her cheeks also blushed.

"I only slept with you once," she stammered, "but it was so long ago that I can't remember the details."

Jiang Lingyue held her forehead helplessly.

When it comes to matters in the emperor's bedchamber, these two really dare to ask and answer.

When she heard Zhu Wanrong confirm that she had slept with her, she felt a strange feeling in her heart.

The inexplicable expectations that arose were dashed, but I didn't seem to be that disappointed.

Jiang Lingyue sighed softly, "No one wants to know those 'details'."

Anyway, she already knew that there were women who had tasted the benefits of His Majesty the Emperor before her.

In fact, there are quite a few of them.

In such an unequal situation, he always complained that she didn't care about him enough.

If you care a little more, she will be the one who suffers.

Before Jiang Lingyue could say something, her sleeve was tugged by Jinyu beside her, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has arrived."

Everyone was startled and quickly turned their heads to look.

On a forest path not far away, the emperor in a dark suit was walking towards this side.

The distance was too far, and Jiang Lingyue couldn't see the expression on his face.

All I know is that His Majesty the Emperor has a slender and upright figure, like a pine or a cypress. From a distance, he has broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and he has an extraordinary demeanor.

As he approached step by step, all the concubines knelt down.

Jiang Lingyue also stood up, placed her hands on her waist, and was about to kneel down to salute, but her arms were held, preventing her from bending her knees.

Soon, the hand with slender fingers slid down and grasped her wrist bone.

The slight chill on his touch made Qi Junyi frown, "If you don't bring a hand warmer with you when you come out, you might catch a cold..."

Seeing the fierce look in his eyes, Jiang Lingyue was worried that he would punish the people serving her, so she quickly curled up her fingers and took the initiative to shake his hand.

"It's okay. You know how afraid I am of heat. I just refused to hold the hand warmer."

Thinking of the small heater in his arms last night, Qi Junyi's expression eased a little. Seeing that she looked better, he tightened her hand and was about to pull her to sit down when he caught a glimpse of the concubines kneeling on the ground.

His eyes flashed slightly, and he suddenly glanced sideways at Liu Rong.

Liu Rong was already sweating profusely. His Majesty had issued an order to the six palaces several months ago, stating that the imperial concubine's peace should not be disturbed at any time or in any place.

Some time ago, he even started to disband the harem.

He had just let out the news a few days ago, and now they appeared in front of the imperial concubine.

It's obvious what this is about.

The person was not wrong. As a personal eunuch, Liu Rong knew that within the court and outside the country, the only effective decision made by the Emperor would be the Imperial Concubine's plea.

But would the Imperial Concubine be willing to inquire about this matter?

No matter how unfavored she was, the concubines in the harem were all her potential enemies.

Even if I have offended Your Majesty, there is still a chance of survival.

Once you displease the Imperial Concubine...