Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 285

Chapter 285

HAPTER 285 (1): A CONVERSATION BETWEEN MEN

Pei Qianhao's gaze turned and landed on Ning Lianchen, his right hand lightly tapping on the tabletop . "In Your Majesty’s opinion, how does this Prince treat Su Xi-er?"

Ning Lianchen hadn't expected that Pei Qianhao would be so direct .  Only Pei Qianhao would know how he really treats her; now is my opportunity to test the waters .  Ning Lianchen deliberately let out a chuckle, feigning disinterest as he replied, "From what this Emperor sees, you favour Su Xi-er very much, Prince Hao . But no matter how much favouritism there is, limits that can never be crossed exist . A maidservant will only be able to become a concubine at most, while only women of noble birth could dream of becoming Princess Consort Hao or Side Princess Consort Hao . Is this Emperor correct?"

Ning Lianchen then turned his gaze to Pei Qianhao, his casual expression hiding the curiosity within .  I want to know Pei Qianhao’s answer to this . There are some things Imperial Elder Sister can't say, so I will ask in her stead .

Pei Qianhao's expression remained unchanged, his eyes indecipherable as the corners of his lips rose .  For Ning Lianchen to personally sound me out, how important is Su Xi-er to him?

"How is Your Majesty related to Su Xi-er? In this world, only people who have extremely close ties would think of others’ future . As for Su Xi-er, her future lies with this Prince; what does it have to do with Your Majesty?"

Ning Lianchen's heart sank .  The question is thrown back at me again .  Will Imperial Elder Sister really be happy if she follows Pei Qianhao? How is Imperial Elder Sister's future only Pei Qianhao's business? It is this younger brother's business as well . Imperial Elder Sister’s experiences in her previous life were already too bitter for any other . As such, her current life must be without the slightest injustice!

Nevertheless, Ning Lianchen was determined to get an answer out of Pei Qianhao today . He braced himself and deliberately mentioned, "Prince Hao, Su Xi-er is a talented and intelligent person . Such people will always act as they wish, and will never allow themselves to remain under someone else . Should you one day force her into a corner . . . "

Pei Qianhao interrupted Ning Lianchen . "There won't be such a day . Your Majesty has asked too much; this is this Prince's personal matter . "

Ning Lianchen smiled . "It's a personal matter indeed . The deal you made with this Emperor appeared to be mutually beneficial, but Beimin is actually suffering a loss in every way . This Emperor dares not believe that you would use your nation's military and wealth to help Nanzhao . "

"This Prince never does things at a loss . First, Prince Yun had offended this Prince; and second, Nanzhao is very accomplished in floriculture, sculpture, and erudition . Beimin only offered our military and wealth, but what we gained in exchange is priceless . Moreover, this Prince only helped Nanzhao because Prince Yun made a misstep . If not for that, this Prince wouldn’t have been able to change the milieu of Beimin without utilising a single soldier . "

The people of Beimin regard martial arts highly, but put less emphasis on the importance of literary arts as a result . Studying martial arts improves one’s body, but studying the literary arts can cultivate one’s temperament . While neither is inherently negative, swinging too extremely to either side of the spectrum can cause a nation to decline .

"Rumour has it that Prince Hao has a meticulous mind . This Emperor finally got to see it today . " Ning Lianchen then lifted the teacup . "This Emperor shall use tea in place of wine, and offer a toast to Prince Hao . "

Pei Qianhao lifted his cup as well and hinted in a low voice, "Your Majesty knows full well why this Prince was upset with Prince Yun . This Prince hopes that Your Majesty will stop thinking about people that you shouldn't be thinking of . " Pei Qianhao then downed the contents of his cup .

Ning Lianchen's hand that was holding the teacup halted momentarily before he smiled and downed the contents . "Prince Hao, this Emperor shall make a move first . This Emperor will come again tomorrow to see you off . "

"Servants, accompany His Majesty on his way out . " Pei Qianhao gestured for an imperial guard to come forward .

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