Chapter 405: Other Meaning

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Three thousand beauties? Ive mentioned before that its a conservative estimate. The emperor selects a group of beauties to enter the palace every three years. Moreover, the palace maids chosen to serve in the palace also become the emperors consorts. In total, there are far more than three thousand!

Su Ning found herself momentarily stunned, then leaned closer to whisper into Qin Zhenzhens ear, With so many women, can His Majesty fulfill his responsibilities towards all of them?

Qin Zhenzhen replied softly, Certainly not! Some of the beauties never even lay eyes on the Emperor before they pa.s.s away, yet the Emperor never bears any guilt for them.

A hint of sadness crept into Su Nings expression. If he cant fulfill his duties, why did he marry so many women?

Qin Zhenzhen explained, Possession!

In fact, its not just the emperor. Besides the main and secondary consorts, there are numerous other beauties and concubines in the palace. Its common for them to favor the new and neglect the old.

Some unloved ones are left in obscurity until they pa.s.s away from old age.

This is why its said that the royal family is the most ruthless.

INO one rrom outside tne royal ramuy can marry Into lt.

Qin Zhenzhen shared these insights with Su Ning to underscore the impossibility of marrying the Third Prince. Regardless of Su Nings feelings towards the Third Prince, Qin Zhenzhen felt it was crucial to be cautious.

Upon hearing this, Su Ning appeared somewhat reluctant to accept it. Not every prince behaves this way, right?

Qin Zhenzhen nodded with certainty. Thats the general rule. There are hardly any exceptions.

Thats because everyone within the royal family adheres to this tradition. If they dont, theyll be seen as unconventional.

Upon hearing this, Su Ning visibly composed herself, yet her expression bore a hint of unease, suggesting that something weighed on her mind.

Qin Zhenzhen contemplated silently. Judging by Su Nings demeanor, it seemed that she might already harbor feelings for the Third Prince.

At the very least, the idea of marrying him had crossed her mind, or she wouldnt have displayed such a keen interest in the matter.

Nonetheless, Qin Zhenzhen felt that her explanations had made an impact.

During the nighttime hours, Su Bin unexpectedly broached a topic with Qin Zhenzhen, asking, Did you have some ulterior motive behind what you said to Sixth Sister earlier today?

Qin Zhenzhen found herself taken aback. You overheard our conversation? What else could I possibly mean?

Im merely stating the facts. Perhaps I said too much, she replied, refusing to acknowledge any hidden intentions.

Su Bin, however, wasnt buying it. Even someone with limited insight could see that you were cautioning Sixth Sister against trusting anyone from the royal family.

Are you concerned that Sixth Sister might develop feelings for the Third Prince?

Qin Zhenzhens surprise deepened. How old is your sixth sister? Why would you even suspect such a thing?

Su Bin inquired further, Dont you have any doubts? You know Sixth Sister better than I do.

The implications of your words are quite obvious. If I didnt understand, Id be quite naive, Qin Zhenzhen admitted somewhat awkwardly.

Alright, perhaps I was overly cautious, she conceded. I shouldnt have imparted that to Su Ning. Its possible the Third Prince wont follow in his brothers footsteps.

Su Bin tenderly embraced her. Wife, I dont intend to blame you. In fact, I should thank you. You did the right thing.

Regardless of whether Sixth Sister entertains such thoughts or not, we must intervene promptly, Su Bin a.s.serted.

Sixth Sister is incredibly naive; she wouldnt fare well against those scheming women in the palace.

Id prefer she marry someone from a less prominent family, one whod pledge his lifelong fidelity and s.h.i.+eld her from the intrigues of the palace.

Qin Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, Su Bin shared her concerns.

Suddenly, Su Bin s.h.i.+fted the topic. Wife, whats on your mind?

Im not thinking about anything, Qin Zhenzhen replied.

Youre not being honest. Are you pondering the fact that we havent spent any intimate time together today?

Thats not true!

Im sure it is.

With those words, Su Bin sealed Qin Zhenzhens lips with his own..