"The Duke has misunderstood. I did not mean to make Yu's daughter a concubine," Feng Chongwu patiently explained, "I intend to make Yu Manrou a concubine."

After hearing this, Duke Yu also waved his hands repeatedly: "There is no difference between a concubine and a concubine. This kind of thing must never be done. Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Feng Chongwu frowned and persuaded: "What should I do if the fetus in the princess's belly cannot be saved? Is it difficult for me to divorce the princess and then marry her as the main concubine? Wouldn't this mess up Gang Chang? Besides, the princess is pregnant now,

It’s really not easy. The daughter of the Yu family is talented and beautiful. She is in her flowering season. Being a concubine would be too unfair for her. Let’s just wait for the princess to give birth to the fetus in her belly and let Manrou do it after the baby is one month old.

Fair wife."

When Yu Guogong heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still a little reluctant. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty is right, but of course I want my daughter to be my wife. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

"Mr. Yu Guo, I think so too. I have to protect the face of the royal family now," Feng Chongwu said in a gentle tone, "Just relax and wait until the princess gives birth to the child successfully, and our two families will discuss it again.

Other things."

"Does the Emperor think so too?" Yu Guogong changed the subject.

Feng Chongwu nodded: "Of course my father is not willing to let the daughter-in-law of the Duke's Mansion become my concubine. My father has always wanted your daughter to be his concubine. This is not because of my young impulsiveness.

My father’s expectation? That’s why my father asked me to personally come and apologize to the Duke.”

When Yu Guogong heard this, his expression became even more excited: "Your Majesty, the situation is serious!"

"Where are you talking? It's because I delayed your wife." Feng Chongwu sighed sincerely.

Yu Guogong even said that he did not dare.

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Yu Guogong sent Feng Chongwu away, and then went back to discuss with Yu Manrou with some joy.

After Yu Manrou heard what Yu Guogong said, she was obviously not too willing: "Father, please go and beg the emperor. My daughter does not want to be a concubine."

"Of course I'm going. Even if the emperor drives me away this time, I won't leave. You must give me a place in the Yu family!" Yu Guogong stood up and scolded angrily, and then softened his tone to comfort, "

Manrou, don't be impatient, my father will enter the palace soon, and you just wait for the good news."

"Yeah." Yu Manrou nodded gently, lowering her eyes to cover up a glimmer of light.

Duke Yu strode out of the room, gave instructions to the maid and mother-in-law, and then hurried out of the house and went to the palace.

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

As soon as Yu Guogong saluted, before he could even raise his head, he felt a chill running down his spine. It seemed as if a sharp gaze fell on him, making his whole body stiffen.

After a long time, that sharp gaze finally left.

"You don't need to be polite to me, my dear," the emperor looked away and asked with a faint smile, "Is there anything you want to report when you come to the palace late at night?"

Duke Yu took a deep breath, stabilized his mind, then slowly stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am entering the palace today to ask for the position of a principal concubine for my daughter Manrou."

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the imperial study room, and the air seemed to have stopped flowing, making people feel depressed and breathless.

When Yu Guogong saw this, dense cold sweat oozed from his forehead, but his legs were as motionless as if they were rooted to the ground. He straightened his back and continued: "Although Manrou is only sixteen years old, she must be a good match for King Wu. The prince was seduced.

The daughter of a merchant is already his wife. If he accepts another concubine, the outside world will spread rumors that it will damage the prince's wisdom. I have thought about it over and over again and believe that my daughter from the Yu family is the most suitable to be the prince's wife. I hope your majesty will give me your permission."

The imperial study was still quiet, and only the faint sound of Duke Yu's heartbeat could be heard.

After a long while, the emperor said slowly: "Yu Aiqing has thought very carefully."

Duke Yu was immediately overjoyed: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

"I also know that Aiqing only has the apple of her eye, Manrou, so naturally I hope she can get married in a grand and prosperous manner," the emperor continued. "Since Aiqing is so insistent, I agree to marry Prince Wu with the ceremony of a royal concubine.

After giving birth to a prince in the future, she will become King Wu’s concubine.”

Duke Yu was stunned: "This..."

"Why, do you have any objections to Aiqing?"

The emperor's voice suddenly turned cold.

Duke Yu was so frightened that he knelt on the ground: "But now Princess Wu is pregnant, and she will give birth in a few months..."

"Yu Aiqing." The emperor's eyes became sharp, "Do you want me to help you leave the mother and the child?"

"Wei Chen doesn't dare, it's just...just..."

The emperor's attitude was strong and could not tolerate any rebuttal, so he could only shut up and say no more.

The emperor snorted coldly: "Since I have no objection to Aiqing, I will announce the marriage to you tomorrow morning and we will get married in three days."

Duke Yu gritted his teeth and accepted the order to retreat: "I obey the order."

After Duke Yu left, the imperial study fell into silence. After a while, Eunuch Cui asked softly from the side: "Your Majesty, will Duke Yu really do it?"

"Although Yu Manrou is not a virtuous and sensible person, she is still more respectable than a merchant's daughter." The emperor's tone was cold, "Don't I know better, my son is very ambitious, if he can win over the Yu family

, he will have a better chance of sitting on this dragon throne."

After Duke Yu left the palace, he went straight to Prince Wu's Mansion.

Feng Chongwu was surprised to see Duke Yu coming to visit him, but he quickly realized what he was doing and welcomed him into the hall with a smile.

After being polite for a while, Feng Chongwu took the initiative to bring up the marriage grant: "The Duke is here presumably because my father has already granted a marriage?"

Duke Yu nodded with a wry smile: "Your Majesty promised to marry Manrou as a royal concubine, and when Manrou gives birth to the prince, he will make her his concubine."

"My lord has worked so hard, and yet I have asked him to worry about me," Feng Chongwu looked ashamed. "Without my father's instructions, I would never dare to make any arbitrary decisions."

"His Royal Highness King Wu is too humble." Yu Guogong said with a smile, "I believe that as long as the prince ascends the throne and becomes emperor, he will definitely treat the Yu family well."

Feng Chongwu laughed twice and said, "That's for sure. My lord, please wait a moment. I will personally send my father-in-law back home later."

Duke Yu was flattered, but he politely declined.

Feng Chongwu firmly disagreed and insisted on sending him to the gate of Yu Guogong's mansion.

The carriage from Prince Wu's Mansion came slowly and stopped in front of Duke Yu's Mansion. Dressed in red, the stunningly beautiful Yu Manrou stood at the door and called out delicately: "Father."

"Good girl." Yu Guogong's eyes were full of pity and love, and he reached out to touch his daughter's head, "Come in with your father."

"Okay." Yu Manrou smiled and took her father's arm.
Chapter completed!