Qi Huang's heart couldn't help but think of the women who had appeared in his life. Some memories were vivid, while others had already faded.

New people have come, old people have gone, each one like smoke and mirrors.

Suddenly, being the emperor with three palaces and six courtyards, possessing countless beautiful women, he felt a tinge of envy and jealousy towards Luo Fengtang.

But the emperor's pride and dignity made what Qi Huang said contradict his true thoughts.

"Zhong Yongbo, you can still speak with such conviction at this moment. It's because Yang Ruqing is young and beautiful, capable of bringing you amusement," the Qi Emperor said.

"And you, too, are young and vigorous. In ten years' time, she will be old and past her prime. By then, you will find that what was said in the Imperial Study today can only be a laughing matter, haha…"

"No!" Luofengtang denied Qi Huang's words with a serious face.

"No one can retain their youthful appearance forever, neither Qing'er, nor myself, nor even Your Majesty."

"Each and every one of us will gradually grow old with the passage of time, this is the natural law, the way of heaven,"

"To go with the flow of heaven, obey nature, and cherish the people in front of us is all we can do."

"Every word I, Luofengtang, spoke in the Imperial Study today is a promise. Whether it be ten years, or twenty years, or thirty years, it will never become empty talk."

“Because, Qinger is Qinger. Throughout all the countries and throughout all ages, there's only one Qinger!”

“I, Luo Fengtang, only want her!”

Luo Fengtang's last two sentences were spoken with great force, like a series of heavy hammers pounding into the hearts of the three royal men present.

Every man once had his youth, and was once a dashing young man. No matter what his status or background, in his growing-up years,

There will always be a woman who stirs the heart of a young man's first love.

To be his first love.

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the emperor of Qi, the brilliant Qi Xingyun, or perhaps the second prince who favored beauty the most...

Luofeng Tang's words were like a key, opening the rusty lock they had kept on their hearts for so long.

>Inside, locked away, are the human heart, those purest and simplest of loves...

When Luofengtang finally walked out of the palace, breathing in the fresh air outside the palace, and looking at the street vendors and pedestrians on Chang'an Street, he took a deep breath, as if he were in another world.

Then, his legs clamped tightly around the horse's belly. The steed beneath him let out a long neigh before carrying him away like an arrow loosed from its bow...

In the Siheyuan where Dayan lived, it was also a lively scene of lanterns and festoons. Everyone's face was filled with joy and smiles.

Da An had returned home after taking leave from the Imperial Academy. Previously, the whole family had knelt down to receive the imperial decree, and they all knew that her brother-in-law had been bestowed by the emperor as the Baron of Loyalty and Courage, and her sister was also given the title of First Rank诰命夫人. What a double happiness!

Now, the kitchen is full of eighteen dishes ready for lunchtime. All we need is for my brother-in-law to finish his ceremony and then the whole family can celebrate together.

“Qing'er, you are now a Madam, so in the future, should we kneel and bow to you?” Sun Shi asked with both excitement and curiosity.

Here is the text translation:

"Mother, this title is only used among noblewomen who are also诰命夫人们," Yang Ruohqing smiled and said.

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“At my own home, or back in the village, I'm still me, just as I always was, and that's how I'll remain!”

Let me know if you'd like me to translate anything else!

Hearing Yang Ruqing's words, Mrs. Sun nodded in a half-understood way.

But the woman was still extremely happy because not only did her son-in-law get promoted, but her daughter also received a title. Her daughter was also a noblewoman.

“Sister, why is my brother-in-law taking so long to come back from the palace? The eunuch who came earlier to deliver the imperial decree said he would be back soon, but it's been an hour or two and he's still not here.”

Little Flower walked over, looking a little anxious and restless.

Yang Ruqing said: "Don't worry, there won't be any problems. They must be discussing state affairs with the Emperor in detail. These matters can't be explained in just a few words."

"Alright," Da An nodded, "Yes, let's wait patiently. We have nothing pressing to do or go anywhere."

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Yang Ruqing glanced at Xiaohua's tired posture, supporting her lower back. "Xiaohua, you are carrying a child, so you can't be tired for too long. Go back to the room and sit down to rest, or lie down on the bed for a while. We can wait here."

Xiaohua forced a smile and said, "Sister, I can still hold on. I'm just worrying too much uncontrollably."

Overthinking?

Yang Ruqing raised an eyebrow.

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"What are you worried about? Tell us." Yang Ruqing pressed.

Little Flower shook her head, a look of distress on her face. "It's nothing..."

"Come on, come on, I hate leaving things unsaid." Yang Ruqing said again.

Then Dayan also said: "Just say what you want to say, this is all family here, there are no outsiders."

Little Flower nodded slightly and whispered, "Perhaps it's because I've been in the capital for most of the year. I often hear about things concerning high-ranking officials,"

“I heard that in your circles, it's common practice to exchange courtesans and beautiful maids as gifts,”

"Just like in our village, we would catch an old hen or a mallard from the backyard and send it to close friends in the village as a congratulations gift for happy events..."

Hearing this, Yang Ruoqing interrupted Xiaohua's words and said, "You've seen your brother-in-law hasn't been back for so long, are you worried that the emperor bestowed a beauty upon him?"

Little Flower nodded repeatedly, "I'm so worried that my brother-in-law won't be alone when he comes back..."

Yang Ruqing fell silent, standing there, gazing at the entrance of the courtyard, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

Xiaohua's worries are not unfounded. In this circle, female singers and maids are not treated as people, but as playthings. It is common to see them being given to each other as gifts.

According to Yang Ruohua's knowledge, the two beautiful concubines in the Second Prince Qi Xingchen's courtyard were bestowed by Emperor Qi. It is said that there are also beauties from foreign countries.

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In the back garden of Marquis Wanguo, Wan Qingchun, there was a chorus line of twelve singing girls, reportedly all given as gifts by others.

Besides these royal relatives and aristocratic families, among scholars and literati, such practices as exchanging beautiful concubines were considered elegant.

Not only in this era, but also in the past time and space, it was the same.

During the Song Dynasty, the great writer Su Dongpo wrote a poem reminiscing about his deceased wife. How many lovelorn men and women were moved by it?

But his attitude towards concubines greatly damaged the image of him being a deeply romantic and good man.

A man traded his concubine for a horse with his friend. The concubine was so ashamed that she died on the spot.

When he was demoted, he sold the concubines he could sell, and gave away those he couldn't. At the time, two concubines were still pregnant with his children, but he didn't even bother to look after them.

Oh well, speaking of which, if Qi Huang gets happy enough, he might just bestow a few beauties upon Tang Ya Zi in the way common in this circle...

Things bestowed by the Emperor, you dare not accept? That is defying his decree, that is contempt for the heavenly power...

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