Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child - Chapter 352
Chapter 352: Dividing the Lovers
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When the emperor arrived, the banquet officially began.
As usual, they ate and drank and spoke in an official tone. The scene looked quite harmonious.
The musicians played music and the dancers appeared gracefully.
They followed the Nine-curve Bridge to the Fragrance Appreciation Platform.
With a gentle wave of their sleeves, they danced.
Everyone stopped talking and began to concentrate on enjoying the dance.
When the song ended, the dancers bowed and left the stage. The old emperor asked the Chen Nation’s diplomatic mission what they thought of the Dayan’s song and dance.
Han Chengxi stood up and bowed respectfully.
“I’ve long heard that Dayan has many beauties. Now I see that it really lives up to its reputation. The song and dance of Dayan are very beautiful. It makes us fascinated and very tempted!”
Even though he knew that he was deliberately flattering him, the old emperor still enjoyed it.
Who didn’t like to hear good things? The emperor was no exception.
Then, Han Chengxi spoke.
“We didn’t come to the Dayan Kingdom empty-handed. Not only did we bring the unique specialties of the Chen Nation, but we also brought eighteen beauties.”
“These beauties had been carefully chosen by our emperor. All of them have graceful figures, are as beautiful as flowers, and could sing and dance well. They had specially prepared a dance for the Emperor of Dayan.”
“Your Majesty, please do me the honor of taking a look.”
The old emperor readily agreed. “Yes, let us see the dance of the beauties of the
Chen Nation.”
Han Chengxi stood up and shouted in Chen Country’s language, “Come out.”
Soon, eighteen women appeared in front of everyone.
They were wearing the unique clothes of the Chen Nation and a veil on their faces. Their appearances could not be seen clearly, but from the exposed fair skin and bright eyes, it could be seen that they were definitely beauties. They followed the Nine-curve Bridge to the Fragrance Platform, dancing vaguely.
Yu Niaoniao did not know how to dance. She only knew that these eighteen young ladies were indeed very good-looking when they danced.
They twisted their small waists, which were thin and soft. As they spun and jumped, their skirts fluttered, revealing their small jade feet.
When their arms were raised, their sleeves fell, revealing their snow-white and slender forearms.
Their slender fingers spun under the moonlight, like carefully carved jade. There was an indescribable dreamy beauty.
Even Yu Niaoniao could not take her eyes off them, let alone the men present. All of them did not blink. Clearly, they were attracted by the graceful dance of the beauties.
When the music ended and the beauties left the stage for the curtain call, everyone present applauded.
The old emperor praised, “The beauty of the Chen Nation’s dance is indeed impressive. My horizons have been broadened.”
Han Chengxi stood up again and bowed slightly.
“Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. If you don’t mind, we’re willing to offer these eighteen beauties to you. I hope you can accept them.”
If it were a few years ago, when the old emperor was still healthy, he would have happily accepted the gift.
Who wouldn’t want a beauty?
In any case, there were many empty palace rooms in the harem. He was not afraid of having nowhere to settle them down.
However, the old emperor’s health was not as good as before. Usually, it was difficult to even read basic memorials, let alone have sex.
To him, having beauties was useless except as ornaments.
The old emperor smiled faintly. “Thank you for your kindness, but there are enough concubines in my palace. There’s no need to increase the number.” Han Chengxi was not discouraged and continued.
“These beauties were carefully chosen by our Chen Nation’s emperor to express our sincerity to the Dayan. If the Chen Nation is unwilling to accept them, it’s equivalent to looking down on our Chen Nation and not willing to accept our surrender. ”
He sounded like he was pleading, but there was a hidden force in his words.
The old emperor was a little unhappy, but he could not refuse directly.
After all, the Chen Nation had come with gifts to make peace.
If he refused in public, it would make him look petty. If this matter spread, Dayan’s reputation would not be good.
At this moment, Wei Liao stood up and spoke loudly.
“Your Majesty, we really can’t refuse the good intentions of the Chen Nation’s diplomatic mission.”
“It just so happened that I do not have any wives or concubines at home. When I saw these beauties from the Chen Nation, I was very tempted.”
“If Your Majesty can reward me with one or two, I will definitely be grateful!” Wei Liao’s words enlightened the old emperor.
He could reward these beauties. This way, he could show his generosity as the emperor and prevent the Chen Nation from making an issue out of this.
It could be said to be the best of both worlds!
The old emperor praised Wei Liao’s wit in his heart and replied with a smile.
“I almost forgot that you really need a family at your age. I’ll reward you with two beauties.”
Wei Liao hurriedly bowed. “Thank you, Lord!”
After straightening up, his gaze landed on Duke Lang and his wife at the next table. He suddenly curled his lips and continued.
“Prince Lang is about my age. He only has one main consort at home now. He has no secondary consort or concubine, and he has no children. His house must be very cold.”
“Your Majesty, you can’t favor one over the other. Remember to reward Duke Lang with a few beauties.”
Xiao Juan’s eyebrows twitched slightly. This guy was deliberately causing trouble for him!
Xiao Juan did not want any beauty from the Chen Nation.
Just as he was thinking about how to refuse, he sawYu Niaoniao clutch her heart and look pained.
“I feel terrible.”
Xiao Juan quickly held her shoulder and asked, “Where are you feeling unwell? Are you sick?”
Yu Niaoniao said, “As soon as I heard that you wanted another woman, I feel as if my heart was stabbed to death. I felt terrible.”
Xiao Juan immediately said, “I never said I wanted another woman. I only like you.”
Wei Liao shook his head and deliberately spoke very loudly, “Prince Lang, you can’t do this. It’s normal for men to have three wives and four concubines. How can you be controlled by a woman?”
Xiao Juan looked at him coldly. “This is not being controlled. This is respect and love.”
At this moment, the old emperor spoke, “Princess Consort Lang, as the main consort, you should be tolerant and magnanimous. It’s your duty to help Duke Lang spread his roots. You can’t be jealous and petty.”
Yu Niaoniao seemed to have suffered a great grievance and choked with tears.
“I also want to be tolerant and magnanimous, but I feel terrible! As long as I think of Duke Lang being with another woman, I want to cry.”
As she spoke, tears really fell.
Xiao Juan hurriedly pulled her into his arms and patted her back gently.
“Alright, alright. Don’t cry. I feel even worse seeing you suffer.”
The others were extremely jealous of the couple’s lovey-dovey appearance.
Even the old emperor could not take it anymore.
He really did not expect a person who usually looked decisive to be so soft in front of his wife.
In this scene, the old emperor felt like an evil person who had broken up a couple.
He said angrily, “Forget it. Since Duke Lang doesn’t want it, give the spot to someone else..”
