nycdaug Chapter 390 The Cuckold Emperor (2)
Chapter 390 The Cuckold Emperor (2)
The reason why Ouyang Fen was able to win every battle when he led his troops to attack was because the Liu family secretly leaked to him the troop deployment map of Dayong and the routes for transporting food and grass. This enabled him to use his military skills like a god and destroy Dayong.
After incorporating Dayong into his territory, he was still worried, thinking that since they were not of his race, their hearts must be different. Therefore, he imposed heavy taxes on the people of Dayong and recruited a large number of young and middle-aged men into the army. He sent them to attack the most difficult places, causing them to suffer heavy casualties, thereby weakening the forces that might oppose him.
But Liu Yan never said a word to help them.
She devoted all her energy to her love affair with Ouyang Fen, guarding against the coquettish women in the harem, and trying her best to give birth to a child for Ouyang Fen.
The original body was filled with remorse, as his ascension to the throne was too smooth, so he did not have much sense of responsibility as an emperor and was only thinking about those little love affairs.
If he had the chance to do it all over again, he would definitely stop indulging in love and concentrate on governing the country.
But the prerequisite is to protect Dayong first and prevent the people from falling into the hands of Ouyang Fen and Liu Yan. This is also the task he issued.
When Ning Ning came through, her original body had broken its leg and Liu Chang brought Liu Yan to apologize.
In Ning Ning's opinion, the original body broke his leg because of himself, and Liu Yan was not to blame, but he wanted to get things clear.
"Liu Chang, I'm not asking you, please step aside!"
"Yes, I obey my orders."
Normally, the emperor had been so good to the Liu family that Liu Chang had already regarded himself as the emperor's father-in-law. This was the first time he saw the emperor with a stern face and spoke to him in a harsh tone, and he was suddenly a little nervous.
No way, the emperor wouldn't really be angry with his own daughter!
Didn’t Yan’er say that there was nothing between her and Ouyang Fen? The emperor was just overthinking it!
No matter how nervous he was, he could only obey the order and step aside.
Ning Ning looked directly at Liu Yan, "Miss Liu, you don't have to hide it anymore. I am not a fool. I know very well what it feels like to be truly in love with someone. I just want to know, since you like Ouyang Fen, why don't you tell the truth? Moreover, the selection of concubines in this dynasty is not mandatory. As long as you are engaged, you can ask for permission to withdraw from the selection. Why don't you do this? Could it be that you and Ouyang Fen are in love, but you are greedy for wealth and honor, and you are reluctant to give up the honor of the mother of the country?!"
"Who can't bear to part with it?!"
Liu Yan was still hesitant at first. After all, she didn't dare to tell the truth in front of her father.
But she considered herself to be of high moral character and would never bear the reputation of being greedy and vain.
She had never been bullied in these years. At this moment, she was provoked by Ning Ning. Her eyes immediately turned red and she said, "Who is greedy for fame and fortune? Even if I don't become the queen, I am the daughter of the Minister of Rites and a noble lady in the court. Do you think my Liu family will let me starve to death? It's just that the emperor's order is hard to disobey. You said you like me, which means you want me to participate in the selection. How dare I disobey! You got the advantage, but why are you still being so nagging!"
"Oh, I see. It seems you misunderstood. Miss Liu, I don't mean to force you. I liked you at first, but if you don't want to, just say it. I won't pester you. If you don't want to be the queen, I will force you to do it! Besides, being the mother of a country is not just about talking about love. I don't think you are qualified. Well, let's talk it out. Since you and Ouyang Fen are in love, I will remove you from the list of candidates and let you get married on your own."
"No, no, no, Your Majesty, please have mercy. I am just being righteous and have no intention of offending Your Majesty. Please calm down, Your Majesty!!!"
Liu Chang was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.
He knows exactly how talented he is.
Without the emperor's favoritism, he really wouldn't have the ability to be a minister.
Moreover, as a court official, if you offend the emperor, will it benefit you?
He secretly resented in his heart that his daughter had been spoiled to the point of not knowing the limits of her abilities and actually fell in love with someone else.
And even if she had someone else she loved, she was actually caught by the emperor.
It would be fine if the emperor caught him, but how could he admit it?
I've been spoiled so much that my brain doesn't work anymore!
Liu Yan was also a little confused. "You, you don't want me to participate in the talent show? You won't take revenge on my Liu family for this, right?"
"Rebellious girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Shut up!"
Ning Ning waved her hands, looking at Liu Yan as if she were a stranger, "Of course not, and as long as your Liu family doesn't break the law, what can I do to you? Am I an unjust king who embarrasses my subjects for no reason?"
"And you, Liu Chang, too. Your daughter clearly has someone else in her heart, so why do you insist on having her participate in the selection? Should I marry a woman who is fickle?"
"No, no, no, I dare not."
"That's right. As a minister, the most important thing you should do is to serve the court wholeheartedly. Don't always think about sending your daughter to the palace to curry favor with the rich and powerful. Well, I'm tired, you can leave now."
Ning Ning still has to hurry up and read the memorials. He has to sort out many things in the court as soon as possible.
Liu Yan was still confused when she was kicked out along with Liu Chang.
"Rebellious girl, how dare you offend the emperor?! Our Liu family will be defeated by you!"
As soon as he left the palace, Liu Chang glared at Liu Yan. If you didn't know, you would have thought he had canine plague!
Liu Yan stiffened her neck and said nonchalantly, "Brother Ouyang is the one I truly love. Even if he is the emperor, he shouldn't force others! Besides, do you really believe what he just said? I think he is clearly angry, but I don't believe a word he says. Humph, I wish he would give up so easily!"
Liu Chang pretended not to hear the first half of Liu Yan's words, and just frowned as he analyzed Ning Ning's intentions.
What this girl said is true. Everyone has seen how obsessed the emperor has been with her over the years!
Moreover, if the emperor hadn't been angry with her, he wouldn't have broken his leg!
Well, the emperor must be feeling embarrassed, so he wants to treat Liu Yan coldly.
"What you said does make sense, so let's go home and see what's going on. Right now, the situation is at the center of the storm, and you and Ouyang Fen can no longer meet in private. Don't look at him as a prince of the Great Zhou, but the emperor of the Great Zhou has more than 20 sons. He is just the son of a palace maid, and his mother is not favored, otherwise he would not be thrown out as a hostage. Humph, a hostage may sound noble, but in fact it is just a hostage. What good can you get from associating with him!"
"Dad, I understand. You've always taught me that marriage should be based on family. But I really don't want to do this. Woo woo..."
"Alright, alright, stop crying. Dad knows you're feeling wronged, but in this world, who can completely follow their own temper? Quickly wipe your tears, and let's wait and see which way the wind blows."