Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

As she read out the names of the noble ladies, she introduced them to the emperor: "These ladies have been carefully selected by the maids, and their figures are also very good. I wonder if the emperor is satisfied?"

Emperor Sheng'an had a complicated and ugly expression on his face. He actually didn't care much about the selection. In addition to angering the queen, he also had to shut up those court officials.

He casually glanced at them, then pointed at the two noble ladies and said, "Let's keep them in the palace for now and confer them the title of noble ladies!"

The two ladies quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The queen hoped that he would choose fewer people, so she naturally had no objection.

But she didn't let the emperor leave. Instead, she spoke anxiously, "Your Majesty, I've always felt that Marquis Zhan Yi has had too few children. He loves Wan Wan so much that he doesn't want her to get pregnant again. Why don't you pick out a few beautiful women for him to liven up his mansion?"

Emperor Sheng An frowned and looked at her, as if to ask, "Are you seriously ill?"

The Queen explained awkwardly, "Your Majesty, I've asked Wanwan before, and she said she also wants someone to help her with the chores of the Marquisate. As long as Marquis Zhan Yi agrees, she will never stop the concubine from entering the house!"

Emperor Sheng An couldn't help but sneer inwardly, the Queen must be mad!

How dare you reach into Zhan Yan's house!

He couldn't stop her, so he just let her hit a wall.

He said nonchalantly, "Okay, since you've told Wanwan everything, then you can help her choose. Zhan Yan happens to be in the palace right now, so ask him to come over and take a look!"

The Queen frowned, "Your Majesty, what are you still looking at? These noble ladies are all excellent, not only in character but also in literary talent. Let's just give them to Marquis Zhan Yi and reward them to him. How can he refuse?"

Emperor Sheng An immediately interrupted: "Don't talk about us, it's you. You want to help him find a concubine. What does that have to do with me?"

The Queen said with an embarrassed look on her face, "Your Majesty, Zhan Yan is your close minister, don't you want to treat him better?"

Emperor Sheng An was almost laughing out of anger. He was fighting against Yan Hao, so he stuffed women into his pocket?

Isn't this clearly intended to cause discord between the couple?

He is not hateful, he is not a fool without thinking!

He said calmly, "It's enough if only your queen treats him well. Stop wasting time and help him choose!"

The Queen couldn't say anything else, so she looked up at the noble ladies and asked, "Who among you is willing to enter the Marquis Zhan Yi's mansion and become his concubine?"

Since the emperor only chose two nobles, there must be only one Marquis Zhan Yi.

Cheng Lingzhi, who was standing among the noble ladies, immediately had an idea. Since she could not marry Luo Feng, then being the concubine of Marquis Zhan Yi would be a good choice. After all, he was very powerful, and more importantly, he was also a close minister of the emperor.

Although a side wife is a concubine, Zhan Yan is different from other men. He is the one who controls the military power of Sheng Dynasty.

Back in Jiangnan, my father always spoke of this Marquis Zhan Yi with respect and fear. If she could become his favorite concubine, her status in the Cheng family would surely rise.

She no longer cared about her reserve and immediately stood up and said, "I am willing to be the concubine of Marquis Zhan Yi. I hope to get the Queen's approval!"

The Queen looked at her in surprise: "What's your name?"

Cheng Lingzhi replied obediently: "Your servant Cheng Lingzhi, from Jiangnan!"

Emperor Sheng An spoke first, "I remember now. Her brother Cheng Ziheng was wronged when he took the imperial examination. It was she who cried out for justice on the street, and Wanwan happened to see her, and she cleared his name!"

The Queen narrowed her eyes and smiled. "That's quite a coincidence! It seems she and Wanwan are quite destined to be together. If she becomes Marquis Zhan Yi's concubine, Wanwan will definitely be pleased!"

Emperor Sheng An frowned and interrupted, "Queen, don't worry about whether Wanwan is satisfied or not. Call Zhan Yan over and ask him what he wants!"

The queen couldn't help but frown. She thought that Miss Cheng was pretty, with delicate features, especially her eyes, which were very bright and it was obvious that she was very scheming.

How could Zhan Yan not like her?

After all, she is still young!

He was afraid that he would agree excitedly, and then could not wait to bring Cheng Lingzhi into the mansion of Marquis Zhan Yi.

Thinking of this, the queen raised the corners of her lips proudly.

She said calmly, "Except Miss Cheng, everyone please leave first. I will have the Ministry of Internal Affairs give you gifts later!"

Some of the ladies were disappointed, while others were relieved, but none of them dared to show it.

After they bowed respectfully, they were taken away by Li Delu.

Not long after, Zhan Yan, dressed in brocade clothes, hurried over.

He had just gone to the Weapons Department to research new weapons, so his clothes and shoes were covered in dust.

He stood at the door of the imperial study, refusing to come in, only poking his head in to peek in. "Your Majesty, today isn't the day for your selection of concubines, why did you call me here? Are you trying to take me into your harem? That's not possible. Wanwan will tear down your imperial study."

Emperor Sheng An's expression was a little complicated. This guy was still in the mood to joke.

I’m afraid I won’t be able to laugh anymore later!

Because the queen wanted to surround him with women to see how he would respond.

He couldn't help but scold: "Zhan Yan, stop talking nonsense, come in quickly, I'm not looking for you, it's the Queen who wants to discuss something with you!"

Zhan Yan shook his head: "My shoes are dirty, so I won't step in. Your Majesty, please feel free to say anything. I'm listening!"

The smile on the queen's face froze suddenly. Zhan Yan was so bold that he refused to even leave the door?

But even so, she would never change her decision to give Cheng Lingzhi to him as a concubine.

She narrowed her eyes and smiled, "Marquis Zhan Yi, Wanwan lives in Prince Li's Mansion every day. Does that mean there's no one to take care of the affairs of your mansion?"

Zhan Yan, who had originally looked calm, suddenly had a flash of vigilance in his eyes. After a moment, he smiled softly and said, "There is no need for such chores in a small mansion. A housekeeper can handle it. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this humble servant!"

The Queen thought to herself, "Do I really care about your affairs? I want to give you a concubine, how come you can't hear it?"

To prevent Zhan Yan from finding an excuse to leave, the Queen immediately spoke, "The vast Zhan Yi Marquis's mansion should be managed by a woman in the harem. Since Wanwan is unhappy, I will give you a concubine. You should know her, Cheng Lingzhi, the concubine daughter of the Jiangnan prefect!"

Cheng Lingzhi shyly stepped forward and saluted: "Lingzhi greets Marquis Zhan Yi!"

She had a smile on her face, and her eyes showed undisguised affection.

Zhan Yan was so shocked that he immediately took a half step back. He looked at Emperor Sheng An in confusion: "Your Majesty, didn't the Empress choose a concubine for you to fill your harem? Why did she send a concubine to me?"

Emperor Sheng'an didn't answer, but the Empress took the opportunity to interject, "Marquis Zhan Yi, this Miss Cheng is gentle, virtuous, and lively. She is the best person to manage the affairs of the Marquisate for you!"