But even this caused great criticism. This made Emperor Lizong, who was already a brother-in-law and whose position was unfair in the eyes of many people, almost unstable. Emperor Lizong also spent a lot of effort to suppress the criticism. This dynasty was known as Qi Mi Tai among the people, so these two emperors were closely related.
What Emperor Gaozong did back then was even considered the greatest failure of Emperor Gaozong, who was called Mingjun, and is still criticized today. As for Emperor Lizong, although his own evaluation was not high, he was also recorded in the history books because of his uncle's marriage to his nephew's wife. Although the things these two did were not as good as that of Emperor Xuanzong in the former Tang Dynasty, whose father took away his son's wife, they were still accused of being cowardly kings.
As the daughter of an official, how could Lin Hanyan not know these past events? Even though her heart is already with Huang Qiong, she is calm by nature and will never ruin Huang Qiong's future for her own personal relationship. Because she knew the inside story, she understood that under the current situation, the possibility that the throne would eventually fall into the hands of the British king was not very high.
At that time, Emperors Gaozong and Lizong had already ascended the throne, yet they still caused such great criticism. If Huang Qiong did such a thing as a prince or even the best heir to the throne, it would most likely destroy him in the end. Because she knew better that the current emperor was not the Emperor Gaozong back then.
If Huang Qiong really does something that he thinks is insulting to the dignity of the Tian family, even if he values his son, he will never be lenient. With Lin Hanyan's calmness, she knew clearly that she must not be a stumbling block now. Let alone do what others say, that beauty is a disaster. Let the man next to you become the one who can be pointed out by thousands of people.
So regarding Huang Qiong's attitude, she just shook her head resolutely: "I know you are doing it for my own good. But please don't force me, let alone slap the emperor and the clan in the face so unscrupulously. You will be the emperor in the future, and you cannot do things that make the world laugh at you because of a little girl like me."
"If you really force me, after I return to Beijing, I will propose to the emperor that I go to Jingsi Temple to become a nun, and I will never see you again. I promise that this is not a deliberate act, but it will definitely happen. I do what I say. After being in contact with me these days, you should have a clearer idea of my character."
Lin Hanyan proposed that if Huang Qiong asked her to enter the British Prince's Palace, she would go to Jingsi Temple to become a monk. Huang Qiong was shocked. Huang Qiong of Jingsi Temple still knew that it was a Buddhist nunnery in the capital, and it had always been a place for the female relatives of the palace and princes to worship the Buddha. The nuns inside are all female relatives of the clan, who made mistakes and were punished by being confiscated from the nuns, or who voluntarily became nuns.
Huang Qiong's seventh aunt in this life was Princess Changlong, the seventh daughter of Emperor Sejong at that time. At that time, she was hurt by love and became a nun in Jingsi Temple. And now this Princess Changlong is the host of Jingsi Temple. Huang Qiong once heard King Yong mention that her seventh aunt's temperament had changed drastically since her love affair back then.
Not only did he devote himself to worshiping the Buddha, but he also strictly abided by the rules and precepts. The daughters of the clan who became monks in the nunnery were always under strict supervision. The female nuns in the nunnery are not allowed to leave the nunnery door. If Lin Hanyan really went to Jingsi Temple to become a monk, Huang Qiong knew that he might not even have a chance to meet him.
Lin Hanyan's attitude was so resolute that Huang Qiong, who did not dare to mention the matter anymore, could only change the topic with a wry smile. But compared to Lin Hanyan, Huang Qiong felt that Li Xiu was much easier to arrange. Her two children and Liu Hu's family are currently in the Prince's Palace. From Huang Qiong's point of view, taking her back was natural and logical.
But to his surprise, when he proposed the idea of taking Li Xiu back to Prince Ying's palace, he was firmly rejected by Li Xiu. At present, there is no one else in my husband's family except my brother-in-law Liu Hu and his family. Going to the British Prince's Mansion by myself would only drag down my uncle's family. Originally, two children were enough to burden Liu Hu and his wife. If she were added, Liu Hu's burden would be even heavier.
As for making this relationship public and directly serving as a concubine to the King of England, she couldn't do it. Not only did she have to consider the dignity of the Liu Hu family who were also living in the British Prince's Mansion. You should also consider whether your own children will be criticized by others. If the relationship with Huang Qiong is made public, it will be a direct slap in Liu Hu's face, and it will also be a slap in the face of his two daughters.
Being rejected by two women one after another, Huang Qiong felt somewhat depressed. Just looking at the two women's firm expressions, Huang Qiong was helpless. He could only hug the two girls and said a little irritably: "What on earth do you want me to do before you can agree? Do you really want me to watch you become a monk or guard the archway for the rest of your life?"
Huang Qiong said something rather uncontrollably, but the two women shook their heads, and neither of them answered him. It took a long time for Lin Hanyan to look up at Huang Qiong, who looked unwilling and frustrated. He raised his hand and touched Huang Qiong's frown and said, "You can't bring all the women to your side. That would be a bit too greedy. Isn't it good for us to maintain such a relationship?"
"With your words, we are satisfied. Why do you have to cause so many troubles for us two widows? Besides, when we return to the capital, the emperor can't imprison us. We are all in the capital, you If you miss us, come and see us. If we miss you, just ask someone to send you a message. This is much better than sticking together all day, isn't it? "
Lin Hanyan's words made Huang Qiong a little angry, but he didn't know who to direct his anger at. He also knows that the two women are doing it for his own good. He really couldn't bear to maintain this kind of shady relationship if he could. What's more, what should the two girls do if they get pregnant? Could even the children be implicated?
But after getting in touch with each other these days, Huang Qiong knew that the two women were different from He Yao. He Yao is a typical person who is strong on the outside and soft on the inside. The toughness on the outside is just for her protection, but in fact she is very soft on the inside. After tearing off the outer protective layer, He Yao is still just an ordinary woman who regards her husband as her first priority. It is actually not difficult to keep He Yao.
The temperament of these two women is exactly the opposite of He Yao. They look weak on the outside, but they both have a soft temperament on the outside and a strong temper on the inside. She looks weak on the outside, but is actually very hard inside. Especially Li Xiu, when her family was ruined, she would rather die than be tainted by evil people. If you push yourself too hard, it will easily backfire. They can only really force the two girls to leave home.
With a long sigh, Huang Qiong was helpless in the face of the two girls' stubbornness. He could only turn his grief and anger into another kind of fire, and regardless of the struggles of the two girls who were really unbearable, he once again pressed the two girls under him, causing another period of tossing. After another round of troubles, the two women no longer had the strength to speak.
After the clouds cleared and the rain dispersed, Huang Qiong looked at the sky outside and knew that he could not stay any longer. He leaned down and dressed the two girls who were already motionless, and after getting dressed himself, Huang Qiong kissed the two girls gently. I said I would come see you next time. After saying that, Huang Qiong turned and left Lin Ruyan's bedroom.
It's just that Huang Qiong didn't know that after he left, the two women who were lying on the bed with their eyes closed almost opened their eyes at the same time. After a long silence, Li Xiu spoke first: "Princess, do you really admit it like this? You are still in your prime, are you just holding on like this? You actually have other choices."
"You are different from me. Not only am I a full round older than him but also six years older. I have two daughters, and I am a widow. I caused a whole family to suffer, and I am considered an ominous person in the eyes of others. If I enter the Prince of England's palace, not only will my children's faces be unsightly, but they will also be unacceptable to the Heavenly Family. You are only seven or eight years older than him, so you still have a choice."
After Li Xiu's words fell, Lin Hanyan said quietly: "Once you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea. The threshold of the Tian family is too high. It is not easy to get in, and it is even harder to get out. Don't say that the emperor has not yet made the final decision. Decide how to deal with this family. Even if you are really demoted to a commoner, you will definitely not be allowed to marry again. "
"I am different from those concubines who have no status. I can send them to remarry. But as a prince and concubine, I have not slept with Prince Jing even for a year, but as long as I enter Zongzheng Temple, I will Don't think about leaving the Tian family again. Even if you are divorced, you are absolutely not allowed to remarry. He is now highly valued by the emperor, and he is the son of Concubine Jing."
"Now the four legitimate sons of Queen Daxing can be said to have fallen. Among the princes, only his status is the most valuable. He himself is talented and well-mannered. As long as he doesn't really cause anything big For this matter, I am afraid that this throne belongs to him. If at this time, it is reported that his brother has adopted his brother's wife, his reputation will be ruined. "
"What's more, I'm really tired these years. I don't want to participate in those things that compete for favor, let alone the threshold of entering the heavenly family. Now it is a relief for me, where will I go again? Now this The situation is very good, there is no need to feel too tired. If your heart is not tired, you will not get hurt again."
At this point, Lin Hanyan turned his head, glanced at Li Xiu next to him, who was still pretty in his thirties, and sighed: "Sister-in-law, we have reached such a land now. What about Prince Jing's Mansion, King Jing's Palace?" Princess, everything has passed away. When the mansion was like that, there were some things I didn’t dare to say in the past, for fear of hurting you."
"Today, I no longer have to pay attention to those useless etiquettes. Over the years, they have said that I have protected you. In fact, I know that you have always been taking care of me. I was seriously ill twice. If you hadn't taken good care of me, I would never have been alive. I'm gone a long time ago. I know that although you haven't said it in your mouth in recent years, you have always treated me as your own sister in your heart. "
"When we first met, I called you sister-in-law. From now on, I will still call you sister-in-law. You don't want to be a princess anymore. From now on, I am your biological sister. I know that in this world, From the day that man launched the rebellion, you were my only relative."
"You said I'm not willing to give in. Are you really willing to stay alone like this for the rest of your life? In fact, you don't have to stay like this forever. Even if you don't join the Royal Palace, you can still choose another lover. We women This life is not easy, so don’t wrong yourself too much.”
"Sister-in-law, do you know? Sometimes, I actually envy you. Back then, an imperial edict came down, and I was carried into Prince Jing's Mansion and became the princess. In the eyes of outsiders, they only saw that I could enjoy the joy after entering the Heavenly Family. I will live a lifetime of glory and wealth. But how many people have ever asked me if I am willing in my heart? Now, even if I want the Ancient Buddha of the Green Lantern, I don’t have this freedom."
"Without the emperor's imperial approval, even if I die, I will not be able to escape from the circle of the Tian family. My fate in this life has long been determined by the emperor's imperial edict of marriage. If I am a member of their Tian family, I will Even if you die, you can only be a ghost of the Tian family. But you are different, you still have a chance to choose again. Sister-in-law, don't be too hard on yourself."
