Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 1211

"Mother, is there something you want to say to your son?" Murong Yunlie sat down, his posture upright. At eleven years old, he was still quite young, but he was already taller than Yun Xiyue.

He usually accompanied Murong Yu to court to manage affairs of state, knowing that he was the crown prince and bore heavy responsibilities.

Compared to his other younger brothers, the Crown Prince always appeared mature and composed, a trait he had maintained since childhood.

Yun Xiyue felt a pang of sadness looking at her eldest son, and her eyes reddened.

"Mother..." Murong Yunlie's heart skipped a beat when he saw her like this. "Don't frighten your son. Just say what you have to say. If your son is wrong, your son will correct it."

Yun Xiyue held his hand, shook her head, and smiled, "Your mother just feels that you've grown up. You've always been the most sensible since you were little. After becoming the crown prince, you've always been self-disciplined and respectful, never daring to be negligent in the slightest. Your mother knows you've worked very hard."

"You can relax sometimes, you don't have to be so tense and work so hard. The world is already predetermined, and you can't become better just by trying hard."

Murong Yunlie breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that his mother cared about him, and his heart was immediately warmed.

Her expression softened. "Mother, I am not tired. It is Father and Mother who are tired. Father usually goes to bed later than me, and he does many things by himself. I have not forced myself, so please do not worry."

"Your Majesty, I am in good health."

Yun Xiyue smiled and said, "That's good. You're almost twelve years old now, and you'll be twelve after your birthday this year."

"Is there a girl you like? If you settle down now, you can develop feelings for each other, and you can get married when you turn sixteen."

"The saying goes, 'Settle down first, then build a career.' What do you think?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Murong Yunlie's eyes. "Mother, isn't there a rush to choose a Crown Princess?"

"Isn't Mother just trying to help find a suitable girl, and also to hear your opinion? I want to know what kind of girl Lie'er likes." Yun Xiyue said while observing his expression. She was surprised to find that he didn't look as usual, and didn't even have a shy expression.

Murong Yunlie said, "Your subject has not yet considered this matter. The position of Crown Princess is of great importance, and it is necessary to choose a woman who is as broad-minded and kind as the Empress Dowager, and who can help your subject manage the harem well."

"So you mean there might not be only one empress in the future?"

Murong Yunlie remained remarkably calm, saying, "If there is a need to take a concubine, I will naturally prioritize the affairs of state."

His father had told him long ago that he should not expect his future harem to conform to his father's lifestyle.

He could choose to marry only one wife, or he could return to his mansion with three palaces and six courtyards.

Rules are dead, people are alive.

My father's life is not his.

There is no need to make comparisons, much less to copy them.

"So what kind of Crown Princess do you want to find? Zhou Yumin, you said you don't like her."

Murong Yunlie frowned. "Mother, I haven't said I dislike anyone, nor have I said I like anyone. I haven't decided so quickly because I want to see how Zhou Yumin will be when she grows up. After all, people's hearts can change."

“Zhou Yumin is indeed excellent. She is gentle and dignified, and of noble birth. Her temperament, appearance, and character are all good... She is very suitable to be the Crown Princess, but I... do not feel any romantic passion for her.”

Yunxi Yue was struck dumb in an instant; passion?

Did the Crown Prince really say that?

"Lie'er...who told you all this?"

Murong Yunlie smiled and said, "Grandmaster."

When they discovered that he resembled Murong Yu, they worried that he would become sexually frigid and wouldn't be able to pursue girls.

Ghost Hand had instilled a lot of avant-garde ideas in him from the very beginning.

He is very opinionated, a trait he developed under the guidance of Ghost Hand and Murong Yu.

Yun Xiyue was only responsible for taking care of his diet, meals, and mood.

I didn't have to worry too much about other aspects.

"Mother, don't worry about me. I know what I'm doing. If you like Zhou Yumin, I can marry her and give her the title of Crown Princess."

After all, she was the daughter of the Grand Tutor, and was capable of serving as Empress.

He didn't mean to reject her.

Because we were too familiar with each other, and Zhou Yumin's personality was too quiet, gentle and kind.

He worried that if she were to rule the harem in the future, she wouldn't be able to control those wild and unruly concubines.

He doesn't have much romantic feeling for her, but if he meets a woman who can move his heart in the future, he will naturally add her to his harem.

If Zhou Yumin has deep feelings for him, she is not suitable to be the empress, because she would be jealous.

He disliked the fact that the harem was prone to infighting.

It would be best if we could live in harmony.

"I heard you prepared a gift for the second young lady of the Ling Prince's mansion?"

Murong Yunlie narrowed his eyes slightly. The key point was probably his mother's words today!

"Did Chang Le tell you?"

Yun Xiyue nodded. "Mm."