Reborn Empress: The World Originally Belonged to Her

Qin Yanling had already told Xu Jiu the whole story, and Xu Jiu, upon learning it, naturally spoke up for Qin Yu.

Because Xu Jiu understood that Qin Yu was not that kind of person at all. She had been staying in Qin Yu's princess residence these past few days, and Qin Yu had treated her very well. Xu Jiu was not an ungrateful person.

Moreover, now that Xu Jiu has become Qin Yanling's concubine, Qin Yu is actually quite disappointed, but Xu Jiu must repay the favor.

"I never expected that my beloved concubine would speak up for my sister. This truly makes me quite happy. Have you had any trouble staying in this palace these past few days? Or is there anything in the palace that is different from where you lived before?"

Xu Jiu hadn't expected Qin Yanling to care about her, and spoke softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. To me, the palace is no different from my hometown."

For some reason, Qin Yanling always felt that Xu Jiu had changed from before. Before this, Xu Jiu was actually willful and capricious, but now he could not see any willfulness or capriciousness in Xu Jiu.

"May I ask you something?"

Xu Jiu saw that Qin Yanling had something to say, so she nodded, indicating that she was willing to tell Qin Yanling whatever she wanted to know.

"I actually want to know why you have changed so much since you first arrived. I have some doubts about it. In fact, I want to tell you that if you want to be willful and capricious, I will allow it."

Xu Jiu shook her head, indicating that she was a little naive when she first arrived, but after experiencing these things, she had come to understand some things. Being willful and capricious cannot last, can it?

Moreover, she is so beautiful that she could bring ruin to the country. If the ministers in the court knew that she was unruly and willful in the harem, wouldn't she be labeled with a bad name?

She didn't want to be labeled like that for no reason, nor did she want Qin Yanling to have a headache because of it. Xu Jiu didn't want to cause Qin Yanling any trouble.

Qin Yanling immediately pulled Xu Jiu into his arms and promised to treat her well. In fact, Xu Jiu didn't know how long he could continue to dote on her, but she didn't care at all.

"Since you are the princess of the neighboring country, and now you have become my concubine, I have decided to send someone to the neighboring country tomorrow to present some gifts as a token of my appreciation. What do you think?"

Xu Jiu was a little surprised, not expecting Qin Yanling to have such thoughts. Xu Jiu told Qin Yanling that everything was up to him, and he could do whatever he wanted.

"I want to ask you, why are you so casual?"

"Because I am Your Majesty's concubine, and as Your Majesty's concubine, it is only natural that I must be of one mind with Your Majesty in everything, isn't it? Although Your Majesty was once a princess of a neighboring country, the moment I became Your Majesty's concubine, I was no longer a princess of the Republic of China."

These words pleased Qin Yanling greatly, and he was overjoyed.

Qin Yanling suddenly seemed to remember something and looked up at Xu Jiu. "I seem to have heard about your affair with Shangguan Mufeng. Did you ever have feelings for Shangguan Mufeng?"

Xu Jiu denied it without hesitation and told Qin Yanling that she had never liked Shangguan Mufeng. In the past, she only regarded Shangguan Mufeng as her brother, after all, Shangguan Mufeng had taken good care of her.

When Xu Jiu said this, he was actually in great pain, but he had to endure it. He had to do it for the sake of his country and for Shangguan Mufeng. Once the emperor knew that Xu Jiu had once admired Shangguan Mufeng, Shangguan Mufeng's career would be very uncertain, and he would be constantly suspected by the emperor.

She didn't want Xu Jiu to go through these things; she only hoped that Xu Jiu could serve as a responsible official in the court.

Looking at the vast palace, with its towering red walls and green tiles, Xu Jiu understood that he would be trapped here for the rest of his life.

Qin Yanling was about to rest when he was surprised to find that the Minister of War had already arrived at the palace.

In the end, Qin Yanling naturally went to the study to discuss matters with the Minister of War, leaving Xu Jiu alone in the palace. The palace maid beside Xu Jiu couldn't help but whisper among herself, "Why did His Majesty leave again? We thought His Majesty would stay here with Her Highness, but it seems he's busy with court affairs again."

The palace maid beside Xu Jiu couldn't help but complain, but Xu Jiu hadn't expected that he would tell the palace maid that since His Majesty was busy, then let His Majesty be busy.

For some reason, this palace maid always felt that their mistress was completely different from the one described in the storybooks.

"These stories are full of it; all the concubines hope to gain the Emperor's favor, but why..."

“I am a living, breathing person, while the characters in the storybooks are not living, breathing people. Naturally, there are some differences. Besides, I am the last and only concubine in the palace. What is there for me to fight for?”

Xu Jiu then looked up and saw that the palace maid had become the one asking the question. Now that she was a concubine, she was allowed to enter and leave the palace because she wanted to see Shangguan Mufeng. After all, she was still a little worried, as she had heard that Shangguan Mufeng had been seriously ill.

"If Your Highness wishes to enter or leave the palace, you must obtain His Majesty's permission. If His Majesty agrees, Your Highness may leave the palace. If His Majesty does not agree, Your Highness will not be able to leave the palace."

Now that she has lost even her freedom, Xu Jiu is filled with regret. If she had known this would happen, she should have been more ruthless back then, otherwise she would not have become Qin Yanling's concubine.

In the imperial study, Qin Yanling and the Minister of War were chatting. The Minister of War was reporting on the events of the past few days, but he noticed something amiss. When Qin Yanling learned of this, he asked the Minister of War what was wrong.

The Minister of War naturally told Qin Yanling everything in detail.

Qin Yanling took the notebook from his hand and examined it carefully, but couldn't see anything wrong with it.

"Don't worry about minor matters. You may leave now. I'm tired."