Chapter 14 No One Chosen
Suddenly called on, Jing Yu straightened at once.
He turned his eyes to my face and spoke slowly.
“Qingyi little sister.”
“That day Father asked you to choose. Have you decided?”
I thought Jing Yu would circle around a few times, but he asked so directly this time.
Makes sense.
After all, Father had handed over military power.
If I chose anyone now, that person would truly have no chance at the throne.
Well.
I actually thought this was pretty good.
After hiding and concealing for so many years, who knew how many spies had been planted in my mansion.
Father said Jing Yu was benevolent, but I didn’t think so.
Otherwise how could someone greet me the moment I arrived at the Eldest Prince’s residence, and how could his side consort just happen to make peach blossom crisps that day.
But I was surprised.
The Emperor hadn’t told them Father found me an honest man.
Then again, not that surprising.
The Emperor was still vigorous and lively. He definitely didn’t want to see his sons itching for the throne.
Whoever asked would be the unlucky one.
Right now the three of them probably thought whoever I chose would follow me to Jiangnan and end up with a fief and a title.
Just like the Empress said.
The one jumping around the most had the least chance.
I subconsciously glanced at Jing Xuan.
These years he had taken three concubines, yet he kept mentioning “principal wife” in front of me.
Thank goodness his mother consort was favored.
Otherwise he’d probably spit blood.
Of course.
His mother’s family had deep roots, a century-old noble house—not easy to topple.