diskusbooks Chapter 862 Three Beauties!
Chapter 862 Three Beauties!
This Turkic lady's name was Hua Rong.
She was fifteen this year, just the right age to get married. She heard that the Turkic king intended to marry her to the second prince, but she was not happy about it. So she asked her father to send her to the capital of Dayong.
Although Princess Nari wasn't particularly close to her, she certainly wouldn't ignore her.
If this were in the Turkic region, perhaps Nali wouldn't have taken her too seriously either.
But this is the Great Yong Dynasty. She is a princess from a foreign land, and now she is married to a prince as a concubine. It is always better to have one more friend than one more enemy.
Furthermore, if Hua Rong could marry into a powerful and influential family in the capital of Dayong, it would only bring her benefits and no harm.
This Miss Hua Rong was quite straightforward. Although she was proficient in some of the Turkic musical instruments, she wouldn't repeat what others had already performed.
She was a foreigner, so she was naturally straightforward, and it was common knowledge that Turks were known for their bold and unrestrained nature.
Hua Rong immediately started dancing. Deep down, she was still a Turk, so she didn't think there was anything wrong with dancing in public.
Furthermore, she believes her dancing is extremely beautiful, and it would be a great achievement if more people could see it.
Just think, how much to celebrate is it to hear so much praise?
Hua Rong's body was supple; she was, after all, a proper young lady. Her skin was not as dark or rough as that of ordinary Turkic women; in fact, it was even more delicate than Princess Nali's skin.
This shows that this Turkic lady was a very favored young lady in the Turkic Khaganate.
Otherwise, her father would not have thought of disobeying the Khan's orders and sending her to Dayong.
Unfortunately, Hua Rong's wishful thinking was destined to fail.
Even though the Dayong Empire intended to be on good terms with the Turks, it would never allow too many Turkic people to be present in its population.
In the eyes of the Dayong people, the Turks were a lowly and inferior race.
Otherwise, it would have been a princess like Nali who ended up marrying a prince as a concubine.
Duanmu Chuze didn't even glance at Hua Rong.
There were quite a few wealthy young men present who kept staring at Hua Rong's body.
Especially her supple waist and her high, perky breasts.
Add to that a pair of bright, sparkling eyes, and the occasional flutter of long, curved eyelashes, and she truly has a captivating charm.
Mu Xin Nuan said in a low voice, "This Hua Rong girl is quite interesting. I think she really wants to stay in Dayong and doesn't want to go back?"
"Well, she received our Han Chinese education from a young age and thought that marrying those Turkic brutes was a desecration of her. That's why she thought of marrying into Dayong and hoping to become a lady of a noble family."
"Although I don't like Turks, I dislike some Turks who have forgotten their roots even more."
Duanmu Chuze chuckled, "Don't worry, she can't stay in the capital. No matter what methods she uses, she's destined to return to the Turkic Khaganate. A few days ago, the Turkic King sent a letter to my father, clearly expressing his dissatisfaction with Hua Rong for daring to disobey his orders."
"Hmm, if Hua Rong goes back, wouldn't that mean..."
"Don't worry! The Turkic Khan isn't stupid. He won't really do anything to her. He'll just change her from the position of principal wife to that of a concubine."
"Uh?"
Duanmu Chuze explained, "In the Turkic Khaganate, there aren't as many customs as in our Great Yong Dynasty. Even the royal family is the same. Each man has only one principal wife, and the others are just concubines. This applies to both royalty and ordinary people."
"I see. So, does that mean Hua Rong's status is now one rank lower than before?"
"This is the path she chose herself. She is a subject of the Turks, born into wealth, and has enjoyed all kinds of resources from the Turks, yet she does not think of repaying their masters, and has even harbored rebellious thoughts. This is the punishment the Turkic Khan has given her. We cannot interfere."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, indicating that she understood.
Although I can understand the Turkic Khan's position, it is still a pity that the young and beautiful Hua Rong wasted her youth because of her own immature idea.
Of course, she's pregnant now, so she doesn't have much time or energy to care about others.
She would rather take good care of herself than waste that time on herself.
Finally, the three stood side by side in the main hall, and the Empress ordered someone to present them with a reward.
All three of them received a pair of jade bracelets, and apart from the difference in color intensity, they were otherwise indistinguishable.
Lu Xiaoxiao was quite satisfied with the result.
Sun Ruomei, on the other hand, remained indifferent throughout.
Such tranquility made Mu Xin Nuan take another look.
The palace banquet was halfway through when the Emperor was about to suggest that they go back to rest, but Duanmu Chuze got up first.
"Father, Anuan is quite heavy-set and shouldn't stay out too late. I'll take her back to rest first. I hope Father and Mother can enjoy themselves to the fullest."
The Emperor's lips twitched. What do you mean, "had a good time"? He clearly doesn't want to come back! This brat, once he has a wife, he forgets his parents.
The Empress smiled happily, "Go back quickly, and Anuan should also get some rest. There's no court tomorrow, so you should spend more time with her."
"Yes, Queen Mother."
After the Empress spoke, the Emperor could not say anything more and could only nod with a gloomy face.
The emperor's gloomy expression immediately sparked the thoughts of the ministers below.
They didn't think the Emperor was blaming Duanmu Chuze for interrupting him.
They simply assumed that the Emperor didn't want to see the Crown Prince doting on a woman so much.
Moreover, the Crown Prince only has this one woman by his side right now! And she's pregnant, so who will serve him?
Neither the Emperor nor Duanmu Chuze expected that a mere frown would provoke such varied thoughts among the ministers.
On the way back to the palace, Mu Xin Nuan's mind kept replaying Sun Ruo Mei's calm and expressionless face.
"Aze, what do you think of that Sun Ruomei?"
"Hmm, I didn't notice. What do you think?"
"Of course I like her. Not to mention that I often heard Ruoxiang praise her before, her performance in the main hall today was indeed remarkable. She was neither arrogant nor impatient, and she was not surprised by honor or disgrace. This kind of demeanor is not something that can be cultivated in an ordinary family."
When Lu Xiaoxiao received the Empress's gift, she smiled sweetly, while Hua Rong seemed not to understand jade, her face showing confusion.
Only Sun Ruomei remained calm and composed, displaying the demeanor of a great woman.