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But in the face of imperial power, there was nothing they could do.

As a woman who loved a man, how magnanimous must she be to be able to helplessly watch her beloved man marry other women, to watch her beloved man have children with other men …

And one after another?

But, what could Qian Li do?

In terms of status, she was naturally on par with those women, but that didn't mean she didn't have the right to love.

Due to status, Gong Ming could only choose to marry those girls, and in order to treat them fairly, he had no choice but to allow those girls to have children.

But in truth, the king wishes for Qian Li's child the most, right?

What Qian Li wished for the most was to be with the Marquis, right?

However, even this tiny wish of theirs couldn't be realized, because … Princess Hua-Yang was too narrow-minded, continuously wanting to frame Qian Li.

Even if Qian Li was extremely intelligent, she would not be able to withstand such torture.

What was even more infuriating was that in order for the Duke to kill Qian Li, she did not hesitate to do anything to him …

It was just to frame Miss Qian Li, but unfortunately, her actions finally angered the Prince, and the Prince, finally began to protect Miss Qian Li?

"I …"

Seeing the crowd's reactions, Qian Li could roughly guess what happened. She wanted to refute, but felt that she had gone from a conspiracy to opening her mouth, but then again, she wanted to … She had no choice but to listen to Gong Ming's words.

"Don't worry Qian Li, this time, this king will definitely not let you suffer any more grievances. This king will go to the palace and ask the emperor to grant us our marriage right now. Even if it's just a small concubine, this king will definitely not let you endure it alone."

Many people were listening to her words, even if Qian Li tried to refute, she would not do anything. Furthermore, at this point of time, even if she tried to refute, everyone would only misunderstand, they would only make her accept it or something.

In order to not let this matter continue to ferment, although Qian Li did not understand what it meant, she did not dare to speak carelessly.

Married...

How could Gong Ye grant a marriage for a villager?

Furthermore, even if they were to really grant him a marriage, the seats of Gong Ming, Princess Hua-Yang and the Lateral Consort were already full. If she agreed, she would have to see the expressions of the other consorts in the future …

Thinking of this, Qian Li started to panic.

It was at this time that a Attendant hurried over.

"Your Highness …" Prince. Someone from the palace has arrived. "

With just a word, it temporarily eased Qian Li's awkwardness.

"Hmm?"

"Your Highness, the Emperor has ordered us to invite Your Highness and Miss Qian Li to the palace to meet you."

Qian Li didn't think that she would be brought along, but she could roughly guess that it was because of what happened previously, but …

"Has the Emperor said anything?"

"Your majesty said that you'll know when you get there. After your highness has washed up, you should head to the palace quickly. I will have to inform His Highness Second Prince and his highness, so I will take my leave first."

"Thank you, Eunuch."

Gong Ming's expression became gloomy, Qian Li did not know what he was thinking.

Because of his identity and the fact that only the people from the Duke Palaces could hear what Gong Ming had said, Qian Li was not one of Gong Ming's men. The people outside had many eyes, and in order to not give Gong Ming some strange excuses, they split up and rode the carriage.

And this, was also what Qian Li hoped to see.

Right now, she felt a knot in her heart, unable to understand why Gong Ming suddenly wanted to marry her, or why the Emperor would call her over.

Of course, she was also worried that the more she saw with Gong Ye, the more she couldn't control her emotions …

If she accidentally exposed something that caused the Emperor to be unhappy, it would be a small matter to vent her anger on her. If … Thus, if the entire Duke Palaces were to be implicated and Gong Ming's plan failed, she would be a sinner.

Not only that, she didn't even have the chance to take revenge.

But at least, Qian Li had been trying her best to convince herself that the whole journey was relatively peaceful.

When he got off the carriage and saw Gong Ming, he realized that Gong Ming's emotions had already been adjusted.

He quietly gave Qian Li a look, and told her, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

Qian Li did not even have the time to respond when she heard a familiar voice.

"Qian Li."

"Royal Brother."

Gong Ming glanced at Qian Li and took the initiative to greet him.

Gong Jue waved his hand, and directly went to Qian Li's side and took her place next to him, "Qian Li, I've finally seen you again. This King is worried. "

Qian Li nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Qian Li is fine."

"You're already so old, how can you still be so heartless?"

These words were of course from the Second Prince, but after hearing what was said, everyone greeted the Second Prince again, and then headed towards the palace.

"Do you know why the Emperor has brought all of us here?"

Originally, it was obviously inconvenient for Qian Li to ask what the emperor had to do, but seeing Gong Jue's calm and composed expression, Qian Li became a little curious.

"Of course I do."

"What is it?"

"The Emperor must have received my memorial, calling you over, he definitely agreed, but Qian Li, I have to keep this a secret for now, prepare yourself, I'll give you a surprise later."

Qian Li bit her lips, "Don't be just scared."

"How could that be? Any woman would be happy, unless you're not a woman."

These words made Qian Li unable to refute him.

She frowned. In the blink of an eye, they had arrived at the Imperial Palace. The few of them could not speak carelessly.

Qian Li was very familiar with the surrounding grass and trees. It was just that after coming to this palace once again, in the short span of two years, she actually had a feeling that it had been a lifetime.

Things are not the same as people, so this is the feeling, isn't it?

"Esteemed Empress, be careful …"

Just as Qian Li was deep in thought, when she passed by the Imperial Garden, she heard a voice. The few of them followed the voice and looked over, and saw Imperial Concubine An Rou and a few other palace maids resting inside the pavilion.

And the cause of the event, was precisely An Rou personally reaching out to grab a piece of food to eat.

"I'm not that pampered. I'm just taking something. There's no need to make such a big fuss about it."

"The Empress's due date is in the next few days, so you must be careful. The Emperor told me before that this servant and the rest must take good care of the Empress and eldest son …"

The eldest son …

What a familiar phrase. Once upon a time, the one in her womb was the real eldest son.

However, because the father of the child did not want him, he did not even have the right to come to this world.

Thinking of this, Qian Li felt as if her heart was about to stop.

Gong Ye. Are you really just so cruel to people other than me?

I am the one you married and accompanied for so many years. I am your wife. You killed your children, your wife, your brothers and sisters.

"Who is it?"

accidentally, Qian Li actually knocked over the object in the hands of the little palace maid who had just came over. Hearing the noise, the palace maid beside An Rou immediately roared.

Leaves completely blocked their movements, seeing that the person in front of her was a palace maid, she immediately kneeled down. "My apologies Your Highness, it was this servant who charged against several of your highness' bodies, she deserves to die a thousand times for her crimes."

Hearing that, An Rou stood up with the support of the palace maid who was reprimanding him.

"Which is His Highness?"

"Sister-in-law."

Just as she finished speaking, the rest of them went out, "Yo, what kind of wind did you all have today? Why did you all appear at the same time?"

Amongst the princes, Gong Ming was not fond of talking.

"Your Imperial Majesty summons me."

Without waiting for An Rou to speak, she turned and saw Qian Li who had just turned around.

His eyes twinkled. This woman had survived a great disaster.

But...

"Why did Ninth Brother bring a woman when the Emperor summoned her? Could it be that you are unwilling to part with them for even a moment, and won't even let go of a place like the palace? "

Being called out by name, Gong Ming could only reply, "Qian Li is also someone the emperor wishes to meet."

A trace of malice flashed past An Rou's eyes, but it disappeared very quickly. She looked at Qian Li, her eyes filled with probing, "I don't know why, but every time I see Miss Qian Li, I feel like I see an old friend. I wonder if Miss Qian Li feels this way?"

Qian Li shook her head and walked forward very calmly. She knew that Gong Ming was right, whoever became an important person would have to be ruthless, or endure. She, Qian Li, did not have that kind of ability, so she could only endure.

"Qian Li is just a country girl, if I knew someone as noble as the Empress, I would definitely remember him. But unfortunately, Qian Li might have to disappoint the Empress, in Qian Li's memories, there is no such person."