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Outside the palace.

King Xuan was clad in a pristine robe, waiting to see Empress Chen.

A palace maid hastily walked out from the palace and greeted King Xuan with a smile. "Your Highness, please enter." With that, he led King Xuan into the palace.

Yu Chen Palace was resplendent and magnificent. Empress Chen was seated upright, a kind smile hung on his face when he saw King Xuan enter the room. He said in a gentle tone, "Isn't King Xuan governing the river? You're back so soon? "

"Thank you for your love, your nephew's management of the river has had some success. I have come to report back to the palace." As he spoke, he bowed to Empress Chen and respectfully placed his hands by her side.

Empress Chen nodded her head slightly. "I know that King Xuan has always been shrewd and shrewd. This time the Emperor sent you to manage the river, he really picked the right person. You did well."

"Your Highness praises me too much." "Nephew is actually not that good either. It was all the officials of the Ministry of Industry who supported me. I was lucky enough to succeed all thanks to Your Majesty's blessings and the Empress's kindness!"

Prince Xuan was a very talkative person to begin with. These words were genuine and fake, making the empress very happy. Empress Chen ordered people to show King Xuan his seat and for the palace maids to serve him tea before saying, "King Xuan is indeed a meticulous man. He's truly wise and capable."

Prince Xuan took a sip of tea and glanced at Empress Chen before hesitating to speak. "Actually, it's not so simple as nephew visiting esteemed empress today. It's because I have a request …"

"Oh?" Empress Chen raised her head and glanced at him, then softly asked, "What business do you have with me?"

King Xuan suddenly stood up and kneeled down heavily. "Actually, nephew is here today because of Xiao Tian Ying's matter."

"Xiao Tianyi …" Empress Chen was puzzled and raised her eyebrows. "Are you talking about Great General Xiao's sister, Xiao Tian Ying?"

"That's right, nephew is here today for Ying Ying." The last time he had mentioned to the emperor that he wanted to take Ying Ying as his secondary wife, the emperor had said it in a warm and unforgiving tone, but he had refused. That was why he decided to come to Empress Chen for an edict — he knew that the emperor doted heavily on Empress Chen, and was simply obeying his orders. Since this was the case, he might as well beg Empress Chen for her help.

"You get up first." For a moment, Empress Chen didn't understand what King Xuan meant, so she could only let him stand up to speak.

"If the Empress is willing to make the decision for my nephew, then my nephew will definitely be deeply grateful. If the Empress does not agree, then my nephew will rather kneel down and not rise." Knowing that Empress Chen was a soft-hearted person, King Xuan used his trump card from the very beginning.

Empress Chen glanced at him in annoyance. "Child, speak properly if you have anything to say. If I find it reasonable, I'll definitely promise you that." She then instructed the palace maids by her side, "Help King Xuan up."

King Xuan rose to his feet and spoke with a sincere tone, "Your Highness probably doesn't know that your nephew has admired Xiao Tianyi for a long time. Your nephew wishes to marry her as a secondary wife."

"What?" Empress Chen was stunned. She never thought that King Xuan would mention that Xiao Tian Ying wanted to marry her as a secondary concubine. For a moment, she was taken aback, as well as a little taken aback.

Esteemed Empress, your nephew truly likes Ying Ying. Ever since your nephew saw her, he has never thought about eating or drinking, so he has come here to beg for your nephew to consider Ying Ying as a side concubine, right?" King Xuan added. It was true that he wanted to marry Ying Ying, but he also had a political agenda. Right now, only he and King Ding's forces were the strongest in the court, while Xiao Tianyuan was Prince Rong's men. "As a great general with military power, if he could successfully marry Ying Ying, it would be equivalent to pulling over his power. At that time, wouldn't he have another capable assistant?

Empress Chen narrowed her eyes, thinking of King Xuan's words. Xiao Tianyi was the younger sister of the great general Xiao Tian Yuan. Xiao Tian Yuan had military power and was extremely prominent amongst the military officials. Would he agree to have his younger sister become a child? No matter how much King Xuan liked Ying Ying, he was only going to marry the secondary wife this time. General Xiao might not be willing to agree. Thinking up to here, Empress Chen did not speak, but remained silent.

"I beg the Empress to grant my nephew's request." King Xuan raised his voice again anxiously.

When Empress Chen saw his urgent look, she said, "If you want to marry Xiao Tian Ying as your secondary wife, I'm afraid that Great General Xiao will not agree to it. General Xiao's General Wu in the court is also illustrious. How could he agree to let his sister be a child? "

King Xuan grew anxious. "Empress, although nephew knows that Miss Ying Ying has been wronged, nephew promises the Empress that if the Empress is willing to give Ying Ying to nephew, nephew will treat her well. Although she is only a secondary wife, nephew will definitely spoil her as if she is a principal concubine."

Empress Chen smiled, picked up her teacup and blew on it a few times. She pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Even so, does Lady Ying Ying agree?" I think General Xiao might not be willing to let his sister be someone's side wife. "

"Esteemed Empress, your nephew is a dignified young prince after all. In terms of family background and status, could it be that your nephew isn't a match for Ying Ying?"

What King Xuan said was also the truth. In fact, in the entire Southern Swamp Country, how many direct descendants of princes like King Xuan had? Furthermore, these princes already had families. Even if Ying Ying became the secondary wife, she would not be wronged. As Empress Chen thought of this, she finally nodded her head, "I will agree to this matter first. However … If General Xiao does not understand, then I will not force anyone to marry. After all, you are only marrying a secondary wife this time around. "

Prince Xuan was already enjoying the show to the point of being all smiles. "Empress is right. Your Highness is right. Nephew will thank Empress first."

"You don't have to thank me. I still have to ask what Great General Xiao thinks first." Although Empress Chen was a soft-hearted person and did things appropriately, even though King Xuan's request wasn't excessive, he was still only a secondary concubine. She had to get a clear understanding of the situation.

My lady, as far as my nephew knows, Ying Ying has not yet been married — moreover, the last time my nephew and Prince Rong made a ruckus in the streets, Ying Ying's reputation was ruined! "Since nephew has already caused Miss Ying Ying to ruin her reputation, nephew will naturally take care of Miss Ying Ying for the rest of her life." King Xuan took the opportunity to tell Empress Chen about her fight with Prince Rong on the street.

Empress Chen first revealed an astonished expression, then her brows slightly knitted. When she heard the final words, her expression changed, as she angrily and reprimanded her, "I never thought that you and Prince Rong would become like this because of Ying Ying. "Since this matter has already caused so much trouble, for the sake of saving Ying Ying's face, I can only allow you to do as you say." Speaking to here, my face darkened, "I always thought that you and Prince Rong were sensible children, but I never expected you two to be so reckless! If there is a next time, I will definitely punish you severely. "

King Xuan kowtowed again and again. "Your Highness is right in teaching me a lesson. Your Highness is right in teaching me a lesson!"