In this era, the difference between "concubine" and "concubine" is not just an improvement in status, but also a fundamental difference. 【Read full text】
The status of a concubine is similar to that of an ordinary maid. She is nothing more than a sexual toy for the male master of the family. She comes and goes when she is summoned. She has no status. Even if she has children and offspring, she cannot raise them personally, or even have sex with her. The children recognize each other and have no inheritance rights.
But the side chamber is a member of the feudal family, has a certain status, can personally raise offspring, and has certain inheritance rights. If she has the favor of the male master of the family, she can even compete with the head wife in the house.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen planned to promote Fang Ru to the side chamber.
However, Fang Ru actually refused!
Zhao Junchen was very aware of Fang Ru's infatuation with him, and now he also understood the reason for her uneasiness. He thought that Fang Ru would be very happy if he made her his side wife.
But I never expected that Fang Ru was indeed very happy at first, but she was happy for only a moment, and she didn't know what she thought of, but she actually rejected Zhao Junchen's proposal.
This should obviously be something that Fang Ru thinks about day and night! Otherwise, Fang Ru wouldn't have to secretly ask everyone in the Zhao family to call her "Madam"!
"What? You don't want to?"
Zhao Junchen asked after being stunned for a moment.
Fang Ru lowered her head, shook her head gently, and said slowly in a soft voice: "Master is thinking about Ru'er, and he is promoting Ru'er. It's not too late for Ru'er to be happy, so why wouldn't he be willing?"
"But..." Fang Ru raised her head, her charming and bright almond eyes filled with tears for some time: "Sir, you have a noble status in the court, and now is the critical period to improve your reputation. How can you do this? Are you bringing Ruer up as a side chamber at this time?"
While talking. Fang Ru laughed at herself and said faintly: "Ru'er comes from a lowly background and cannot reach the upper echelons of society. The master's doting on Ru'er now is already arousing criticism. If Ru'er is promoted to his side wife again, how will the world view the master? ? If I want to reverse my reputation between the government and the public, I’m afraid it will be even more difficult!”
Then, Fang Ru gently leaned her small and delicate body against Zhao Junchen's chest, listening to Zhao Junchen's heartbeat. There was a trace of satisfaction on his face, and he murmured: "The fact that the master can consider Ru'er like this proves that you have a place for Ru'er in your heart. As long as you know this, Ru'er will be very satisfied. But the master thinks about Ru'er, Ru'er We must also think about the master. It will not ruin the master's major affairs, nor can it hinder the master. Compared with the big plan in the master's mind now, even if Ru'er suffers some grievances, what does it matter? As long as the master has Ru'er in his heart. , what’s the difference if Ru’er is a concubine or a concubine?”
Speaking of which. Fang Ru raised her head and smiled gently at Zhao Junchen. The meaning of the smile was complicated, and she didn't know whether it was happiness or desolation.
What she said was not only to persuade Zhao Junchen, but also to convince herself. After speaking, her tone became more firm than before.
After hearing what Fang Ru said, Zhao Junchen lowered his head and looked at Fang Ru. Seeing that Fang Ru's originally shrewd and fierce expression was now replaced by a weak and pitiful expression, I couldn't help but feel pity for her.
Unexpectedly, Fang Ru's rejection was actually for his own sake, and Zhao Junchen was even more moved.
Raise your arms. Holding Fang Ru in his arms and gently smelling the fragrance of Fang Ru's hair, Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled.
Then, Zhao Junchen pressed Fang Ru's shoulders and asked Fang Ru to look directly into his eyes. He looked seriously and asked, "Ru'er, who do you think I am?"
Before Fang Ru could speak, Zhao Junchen had already asked and answered himself: "I am the most notorious corrupt official in the whole dynasty! I am a traitor known to everyone in the world! Do I still fear that others will do something to me? Gossip? A corrupt official like me and a treacherous official should act recklessly! If I can't even do what I want to do and bear the bad reputation for nothing, then I can't help but live a very wronged life! "
As he spoke, Zhao Junchen's expression was indifferent yet arrogant, as if nothing in the world could change his mind at that moment.
Fang Ru was actually fascinated.
"But, sir, your reputation..."
After looking at Zhao Junchen for a moment, Fang Ru finally came back to his senses and still hesitated.
Zhao Junchen laughed again, still with a wild indifference, and said: "Ru'er, you are also smart and confused for a while. In this temple, what determines everything is interests and power after all. Those who hate me will not because My impression of me has changed since I didn't marry you. Those who have taken refuge with me will not dare to look down on me just because I brought you as my side wife. As for the people among the people, they always follow what others say and are always forgetful. Even if there are Some rumors and gossips were easily reversed by me."
With that said, Zhao Junchen patted Fang Ru's shoulder and said softly: "Ru'er, don't take yourself too seriously. The world is too big and there are too many people. It's hard for you and me to change anything. . But at the same time, don’t underestimate yourself too much. In many cases, it’s not a bad thing to think more about your own plans.”
After a pause, Zhao Junchen's voice became gentler and he continued: "Actually, the idea of making you my concubine was not a whim of mine, but something I had already considered. At my age, I should have married my first wife long ago. Okay, even His Majesty has asked about this matter many times, and I'm afraid it can't be delayed any longer. However, once your wife comes over in the future, and you have a strong and stubborn temper, there will definitely be some conflicts, but you are just a concubine. , how can you fight against the main wife of the house? You will definitely suffer... However, if you treat me sincerely, how can I allow you to be wronged? Therefore, making you a side wife is something I have planned to do for a long time. matter."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Fang Ru was moved and almost agreed, but considering Zhao Junchen's reputation, she still hesitated after all.
Zhao Junchen said it very easily, but Fang Ru knew that things were not that simple at all.
Zhao Junchen now has a noble status in the court, and everyone is watching, but he has not yet married any wife or concubine. Now he is finally going to have his first concubine. He is actually a brothel girl. There will definitely be an uproar. I'm afraid Even Emperor Deqing would specifically ask, how could such an influence be easily quelled?
Zhao Junchen's relief was just relief after all.
On the other side, seeing Fang Ru still hesitating, Zhao Junchen understood that just such words could not convince Fang Ru at all, so his voice suddenly became more forceful, and he hummed: "In this mansion, after all, it is still up to the I am the master of the house, and since I said I would make you my concubine, you cannot refuse."
Then, Zhao Junchen did not wait for Fang Ru to refuse, just waved his hand and said: "This matter is settled!"
Sure enough, Fang Ru threw everything she had into Zhao Junchen. Faced with Zhao Junchen's strength, she couldn't refuse at all.
So, after hearing Zhao Junchen's words, with a little entanglement and a little regret, but mostly happy, Fang Ru suddenly cried.
"Ru'er...thank you sir..."
Fang Ru cried and threw herself into Zhao Junchen's arms. The rain brought pear blossoms.
Regarding Zhao Junchen's proposal and the identity of his concubine, she still wanted it very much after all. Before, she had just suppressed it.
Feeling the trembling of Fang Ru's delicate body in his arms, as well as the complicated thoughts that he could not understand, Zhao Junchen smiled happily.
Perhaps for the first time since he came to this world, Zhao Junchen did what he wanted to do.
Zhao Junchen understood that in this world, he could not have a confidante, not even Fang Ru.
At least, it is impossible for Zhao Junchen to tell anyone the secret of his time travel, so it is impossible for anyone to truly understand him.
However, having a woman who treats Zhao Junchen sincerely, considers Zhao Junchen wholeheartedly, and devotes everything she has to Zhao Junchen is more valuable than a confidante.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen will cherish all this and do more for this woman.
This is a given. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Please go to m.qidian. to read.)
