I insist

Chapter 531: Picking Up the Person

Song Miqiu was somewhat puzzled by the words of the city lord's wife: "City lord's wife, what are you saying? Why can't I understand what you are saying?"

The city lord's wife couldn't help but sigh: "Anyway, you should think carefully about what I'm saying, so you don't regret it in the end."

After saying this, the city lord's wife left with her people, leaving Song Miqiu completely bewildered, unable to understand why she had said such a thing to her.

Meanwhile, in the capital, after the imperial edict was prepared, Yu Huailin said to everyone, "I intend to personally fetch Song Miqiu to the capital. Remember to prepare the carriage."

"Your Majesty, please reconsider."

Each of his trusted confidants knelt on the ground and addressed Yu Huailin.

Yu Huailin was very dissatisfied with this: "What? Can't I even pick up someone? I want to see what reason you have to stop me from picking someone up."

"Your Majesty, it is far too dangerous outside now."

"Yes, although we have arrived in the capital and the usurper has been imprisoned, no one knows if he has any backup plans."

"Having been emperor for so many years, he can't be captured so easily, or he'll give up so easily. Maybe they're just waiting for the emperor to come out."

"If Your Majesty is truly worried, I can personally go to fetch him; Your Majesty need not go."

Standing to the side, General Mu suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing General Mu's words, his confidant echoed, "Yes, General Mu is highly skilled in martial arts and will surely be able to bring Miss Song back to the capital safely."

"Yes, Your Majesty, you can wait for Miss Song in the capital."

Yu Huailin looked at the officials below him and said calmly, "I have already decided to make Song Miqiu my empress, and there will be no other concubines."

Since she is my wife, it is only natural that I should personally go to fetch her.

Those present were stunned by these words. They hadn't expected Yu Huailin to think this way, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.

They knew about Song Miqiu; she was an old woman, and Yu Huailin was more than ten years younger than her. They didn't seem like a good match at all.

Thinking of this, they looked up at Yu Huailin and felt that he was normal, but his gaze was not.

Yu Huailin naturally noticed their gazes and asked in a very calm tone, "What? Do you have any complaints about my decree?"

Those present dared not say much about him, for they knew clearly that Yu Huailin was not the same emperor as before, and he would not be controlled by the court officials.

"Your Majesty, I have no major objections, but I still think that General Mu should be in charge of receiving the Empress."

"Your Majesty need not go in person; this is for Your Majesty's safety."

"This matter must be handled by me personally. If she hadn't taken me in back then, I would have died long ago. Moreover, she has been of great help to me over the years."

Now that I've finally reached this position, I naturally deserve the highest honors. My personal visit to receive her demonstrates the importance I place on her.

That's settled then. No need for further discussion, everyone can leave now.

Yu Huailin waved his hand, dismissing everyone, and then bowed his head to attend to state affairs. Now that he was the emperor, he couldn't neglect any of his duties.

Seeing that no one could persuade Yu Huailin to stay, the crowd couldn't help but sigh and eventually left the Imperial Study.

As soon as they stepped out of the imperial study, the crowd began to discuss their dissatisfaction with Song Miqiu.

"What is the Emperor thinking? She's just a woman, why is he so concerned? Especially since she's an old woman."

"I don't know either. Even if the Emperor wanted to repay a life-saving grace, there was no need for this. He even granted her the title of Empress and said there would be no more concubines."

To have achieved this level of skill is truly unprecedented and likely to remain so.

"His Majesty's actions this time were unbecoming. I've heard of that Song Miqiu; she's already a grandmother."

How could such a person be worthy of the Emperor?

"These things may not necessarily be what the Emperor wants. Maybe that woman deliberately got the Emperor to agree. I think that woman is quite scheming."

"His Majesty has already issued the decree; this matter cannot be changed. However, the concubine's affair cannot be canceled so easily. His Majesty must have an heir."

"We cannot let the royal family be ruined by that woman."

"Let General Mu speak with the Emperor. General Mu and the Emperor have been through thick and thin together. I think the Emperor might agree with what he says."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to General Mu and quickly gathered around him.

Looking at the officials surrounding him, General Mu knew what they wanted to say, but Yu Huailin's decision was irreversible.

"General Mu, the Emperor's decree to make Song Miqiu Empress is a done deal, so naturally we can't say anything."

But we can't ignore the matter of the concubine, can we? Song Miqiu is so old; she's in no condition to have children.

"The Emperor's bloodline cannot be broken. Why don't you talk to the Emperor about this?"

"Yes, how many years did it take for the Emperor to reach his current position? We can't just let it go so easily; having many descendants is the most important thing."

"General Mu, you have followed the Emperor through thick and thin, so the bond between you two is naturally special. Please be sure to talk to the Emperor about this matter."

"General Mu, you should persuade the Emperor to take a concubine. He must not make a foolish decision because of that Song Miqiu."

General Mu's expression didn't change at all as he listened to their words. He was a smart man and knew what he shouldn't do.

"My lords, we all know what you're thinking. I advise you not to act rashly, lest you anger the Emperor."

No one can save you, and you must not treat the current emperor like the one who is now a prisoner. He is far more powerful than that emperor.

General Mu stopped and looked calmly at everyone, speaking slowly and deliberately.

As for Yu Huailin, they naturally dared not regard him as the previous one; there was simply no comparison between the two.

"General Mu, what do you mean by that? What ideas could we possibly have? We are all doing this for the Emperor and for the royal family. Such a vast empire naturally needs someone to inherit it."

General Mu sneered. They all spoke in a high-sounding manner, but he knew in his heart that everyone wanted to send their daughters into the palace so that their status would rise accordingly.

He knew Yu Huailin's plans, so he didn't want to say anything more.

"It doesn't matter. You know what you're thinking. As for you asking me to persuade the Emperor, he will naturally make his own decision."

As a subject, all you need to do is obey orders; don't concern yourself with anything else.