novelhk Chapter 310 Concubine: Ning, Wushuang
Chapter 310 Concubine: Ning, Wushuang
The Divine Martial King's Palace.
"My lord, when will you be back this time? Can you take me with you?"
Jiang Pingle rested her head on Qin Wu's lap, her face showing reluctance.
Qin Wu would always be gone for a long time.
This time, she wondered if she could go with Qin Wu.
"Alright, this time I'll take you all to see the Western Continent and its scenery."
Qin Wu said to Jiang Pingle with a smile.
Anyway, there shouldn't be too much trouble on this trip to the Western Continent, and many things can be left to Qi Ye and the others to handle.
He could spend some quality time with his wife and the others, since he married them and hasn't really made time for them all these years.
Now that I have time, I'll spend some quality time with them.
"really?"
Jiang Pingle said with delight.
She only wanted to give it a try, but she didn't expect Qin Wu to actually agree.
In the past, Qin Wu would leave for a long time each time, but now they can finally be together all the time.
"Okay, tell Danxue and the others later to pack their things too, and we'll set off together in a few days."
Qin Wu said to Jiang Pingle with a smile.
"Okay, I'll go tell them to pack their things right away."
After Jiang Pingle finished speaking, he got up and ran away.
Qin Wu was left shaking his head helplessly.
They could only go with Jiang Pingyue.
After sitting for a while, Qin Wu disappeared and went to the palace to inform the Emperor of Eastern Qin.
In a few days, he will take Jiang Pingle and the others and leave directly.
Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Qin Wu's carriage was also waiting outside the palace. Qin Wu quickly led Jiang Pingle and the others into the carriage.
The group then headed directly towards the west gate.
This time, they arrived in Sea Breeze City in just ten days.
This place is no longer the small county town it once was, but a large city that can accommodate millions of people.
The city has undergone several expansions and is now completely different from what it used to be.
The former small county town has become the inner city, a place where only the powerful and wealthy can reside, and the core area of the entire Haifeng City.
When Qin Wu and his group arrived, they took a good look at the city, which had been expanded many times.
He couldn't help but sigh, realizing that things were indeed different here than before.
"I didn't expect that Sea Breeze City would change so much after so many years."
Qin Wu gazed indifferently at the bustling streets outside the car.
"Yes! It's changed so much in all these years."
Jiang Pingle also sighed from the side.
Jordan, Xue, and the other two girls also looked curiously at the buildings outside that were completely different from those in the capital.
The group then headed towards the inner city while chatting idly.
When they arrived at the Prince's mansion, they saw a woman waiting outside with a group of people.
This person is Zhong Qianning. In recent years, she has been living in Sea Breeze City to study warships and artillery.
Having not seen Qin Wu for a long time, upon hearing that Qin Wu was arriving today, they put aside their work to come and greet him.
Qin Wu's carriage stopped.
"Meet the prince."
The group bowed to Qin Wu.
Qin Wu led Jiang Pingle out of the carriage, followed by Qiao Danxue and the other two women.
Upon seeing this, everyone bowed again: "Greetings, Your Highness the Princess and Your Highness the Concubine."
"No gift."
"Miss Qian Ning, it's been a long time."
Qin Wu smiled as he stepped off the carriage and greeted Zhong Qianning.
"Your Majesty, long time no see."
Zhong Qianning greeted Qin Wu with a gentle smile.
She hadn't seen Qin Wu for a long time and had been hoping to see him again all these years.
Now I have finally met Qin Wu.
The way she looked at Qin Wu was also noticed by Jiang Pingle and the other girls.
Jiang Pingle and the other girls instantly saw through Zhong Qianning's thoughts.
The girls exchanged a glance and understood each other's meaning.
"Alright, let's not stand here anymore, let's go inside and talk."
Jiang Pingle spoke gently.
"it is good."
Qin Wu nodded.
The group then entered the mansion.
Only after Qin Wu entered the mansion did the people around him dare to get up and leave.
There was no way around it; during the years Qin Wu was in power, he killed far too many people, to the point that everyone was afraid to even breathe loudly in his presence.
They finally breathed a sigh of relief when Qin Wu entered the mansion.
After entering the mansion, the group went directly to the main hall.
Qin Wu sat down in the main seat.
"Miss Qian Ning, how have you been these past years?"
Qin Wu inquired.
Looking at Zhong Qianning, Qin Wu couldn't help but feel emotional. He still vividly remembered how he had made Zhong Qianning work under him after they first met.
That once naive girl is no longer young; she has long lost her naivety and now exudes a mature allure.
"With the prince's protection, we've had a pretty good life these past few years."
Zhong Qianning said with a faint smile on her face.
"That's good. You've worked hard all these years. Now you've cultivated a lot of talent. You can relax now and don't have to work like you used to."
Qin Wu nodded.
The group then chatted casually for a while.
Qin Wu then went to his study, leaving the women chatting in the main hall.
They didn't meet again until dinner time.
"Your Highness, I have something to discuss with you."
After taking their seats, Jiang Pingle spoke first.
They had already understood Zhong Qianning's feelings while they were chatting with her.
After discussing it, the women decided to talk to Qin Wu about the matter.
Let's see what Qin Wu thinks. As for giving their men to other women, they still feel somewhat uncomfortable.
However, they were also well aware that Qin Wu would eventually ascend the throne and become emperor. As the ruler of a country, Qin Wu's harem could not possibly consist of only a few of them.
That's why they might as well actively find a compatible woman for Qin Wu.
That way, there won't be any need for backstabbing and infighting in the future.
It's better than Qin Wu marrying other women later to consolidate his power in the court.
Even if Qin Wu takes other women in the future, they can stick together and definitely suppress the other women.
"You said."
Qin Wu was also curious about what Jiang Pingle wanted to discuss with him so seriously.
"Your Highness, I think you have accepted Qian Ning as your concubine."
Jiang Pingle spoke directly, knowing full well that Qin Wu disliked beating around the bush.
Qin Wu was stunned when he heard this.
Qin Wu almost thought he had misheard. His wife was taking a concubine for him?
“Your Highness, you heard me right. My sisters and I have all asked Miss Qian Ning what she thinks, and she has agreed.”
"Furthermore, we believe that Miss Qian Ning has wasted her youth helping the Prince all these years, and she is no longer young, so it is no longer possible for her to get married."
"Furthermore, Your Highness, do you think that a woman like Miss Qian Ning would still be interested in other men after meeting you?"
"She already had the prince in her heart."
Seeing Qin Wu's astonishment, Jiang Ping continued.
She also revealed Zhong Qianning's feelings, because Qin Wu would not have agreed if she hadn't.
She knew Qin Wu's personality all too well. Although he was strong and domineering, he never forced anyone.
If Zhong Qianning is unwilling, Qin Wu will absolutely not agree.
"You mean Miss Qian Ning agreed?"
Qin Wu was somewhat incredulous, after all, he knew very well Zhong Qianning's background.
How could a woman from that era possibly become someone's concubine?
"Yes, Miss Qian Ning has agreed, as long as Your Highness agrees."
Jiang Pingle nodded.
What Qin Wu didn't know was that Zhong Qianning had been in this world for so many years and no longer had the idea of monogamy that she used to have.
She knew very well that no one in this world could truly be monogamous.
Especially now, the lives of the people of Dongqin are getting better and better, and some people are even taking concubines.
Moreover, this applies to someone like Qin Wu, who sits at the pinnacle of power in Eastern Qin.
Over the years, Qin Wu has only had four women, while the Zhou King and his harem already have no fewer than three digits of women.
In addition, Zhong Qianning had always noticed Qin Wu's excellence.
Therefore, she no longer minds that Qin Wu has other women, as long as Qin Wu has a place for her in his heart.
Qin Wu remained silent for a moment.
"Very well, as long as Miss Qian Ning agrees, I will grant your request."
Qin Wu thought about it and realized that he wasn't without feelings for Zhong Qianning; such a talented woman was equally attractive to him.
I just thought that with Zhong Qianning's mindset, it was impossible for her to become his concubine, so I didn't force it.
Now that Zhong Qianning had nodded, he didn't say anything more.
"Alright, then shall we give Qian Ning the position of a concubine?"
Jiang Ping was pleased to see Qin Wu agree, and then tentatively inquired further.
As a prince, Qin Wu was entitled to marry one principal wife, two secondary wives, and four concubines.
She wanted to see how Qin Wu would arrange things.
"Give Qian Ning the status of a concubine, and also promote Wu Shuang to the status of a concubine. As for Ping Xin, there's nothing I can do about it."
Qin Wu thought about it for a moment and then made a decision.
Yan Wushuang was promoted to a concubine, while Jiang Pingxin could only be a concubine at best.
After all, Jiang Pingxin had been divorced, and in this world, divorced women can only be concubines.
He wouldn't be afraid if he forcibly promoted Jiang Pingxin to the rank of concubine, but it wouldn't be a good thing for Jiang Pingxin.
"Your Highness, it is already a great favor that I have become your concubine. Your Highness need not worry about me."
Jiang Pingxin stood up and bowed.
She was quite content with her life over the years, ever since Qin Wu took her as a concubine.
She was always favored, and she had everything that Jiang Pingle and the others had. Moreover, she was well aware that Qin Wu's decision not to promote her to a concubine was also a way of protecting her.
"Pingxin, there's no need for this. Sit down!"
"Ping Le, you can arrange things for Qian Ning and Wu Shuang as you see fit. If you need anything, just tell Yu Shu and the others."
"By the way, send more betrothal gifts to the Zhong family. I have delayed her all these years, so this is my compensation to her."
Qin Wu nodded and gave the order.
He was very satisfied with Jiang Pingxin.
Zhong Qianning also needs to offer compensation and show her attitude.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will make all the arrangements."
Jiang Pingle nodded and said.
The group then discussed some details and sent a message back to the capital.
The Emperor of Eastern Qin was instructed to issue an edict conferring the title.