Madam, don't do this!

Chapter 598 Why Did Emperors Not Live Long (11,000 words)

"You mean, both Yu Shuang and Qing Luan have taken a liking to your brother-in-law?"

Luo Yuheng's voice remained soft and gentle, without a trace of anger. Because the child needed to rest, the candlelight in the room was dimmed, and the faint light illuminated Luo Yuheng's pretty face, revealing a hint of languor.

Luo Tianyi puffed out her cheeks, nodded slightly, and then told Luo Yuheng about Qingluan and Yushuang.

It wasn't that Luo Tianyi was particularly averse to Yu Shuang and Qing Luan, but rather that she felt this matter, whether it ultimately involved bringing them into the Prince's household or taking advantage of the initial signs to act decisively, required a plan. After all, her brother-in-law was now a prince, a different status, and if people saw him being too intimate with other women, it would ultimately have a negative impact. However, while Luo Tianyi had matured somewhat, expecting her to handle these matters was still a bit much. Luo Tianxuan wasn't in Pingyang, leaving Luo Yuheng as the only person she could consult.

Of course, it's impossible to say that there's absolutely no resentment in one's heart. There's always a sense of crisis that something that belongs to me is about to be taken away... But as soon as I think about it, my brother-in-law is my sister's husband, and such resentment becomes a little less reassuring.

After saying this, the little girl in Luo Yuheng's arms fell asleep, so Luo Yuheng put her in the blanket. Luo Tianyi blinked, looking at the little bundle of milk in her arms. Although she was reluctant, she knew that it was better for children to sleep more, so she let go.

After tucking the blanket in, Luo Yuheng stretched her stiff arms before leaving the room. As soon as she reached the door, Lu Wan and Gu Banxia entered the room to take over the care of the future princess and future prince from the eldest princess, so that Luo Yuheng could have some time to rest.

The night wind was a bit cold, but it made Luo Yuheng, who had been somewhat drowsy, much more awake than before.

Once they sat down in the pavilion, she waved to a maid who brought over a pot of warm tea. After taking a sip, she looked at Luo Tianyi with a faint smile on her face: "Men, after all, always have a strong possessive desire. When they see something beautiful, they always want to possess it."

"However, there are some things that men may not actually like."

Luo Tianyi blinked her innocent big eyes, somewhat confused about what her aunt meant by those words.

"Your father, Emperor Ninghe, had relatively few concubines among the more than ten emperors in the Ning Kingdom over the past hundred years. Even so, he still had one empress, one imperial concubine, and four imperial concubines: Consort Xian, Consort Liang, Consort Shu, and Consort De."

"Next up are the Nine Concubines, the Nine Ladies-in-Waiting, and the Nine Beauties!"

"If it were during the reigns of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong, there would be nine talented women, concubines, beauties, and talented women, making up the twenty-seven ladies-in-waiting. There would also be twenty-seven precious women, twenty-seven imperial concubines, and twenty-seven maidens, making up the eighty-one imperial wives!"

It is said that emperors have three palaces, six courtyards, seventy-two concubines, and three thousand beauties in their harem. In reality, there are naturally not that many, but those emperors with great talent and ambition still have more than a hundred women in their harem.

Luo Tianyi tilted her head, feeling increasingly confused. She didn't understand what her aunt's words had to do with her brother-in-law. Was she implying that her brother-in-law would have more and more women in the future, so that she wouldn't be jealous?
"Even though there are so many women in the harem, there are strict rules about how to serve the emperor. The empress has two days, the fifteenth and the sixteenth, the imperial concubine has one day, the four concubines share two days, the fourteenth and the eighteenth, with two people serving the emperor each night. The nine concubines share three days, the nineteenth, the twentieth and the twenty-first, with three people serving the emperor each night. As for the twenty-seven ladies-in-waiting and the eighty-one imperial wives, they share nine days, from the twenty-second to the thirtieth, with nine people serving the emperor each day. If it is not their turn this month, they can only wait until next month."

Luo Tianyi still didn't think Luo Yuheng's words had anything to do with her brother-in-law, but she couldn't help but widen her eyes, her gaze filled with deep shock.

She vaguely understood why most emperors died young.

God, nine men sharing the same bedchamber?
Moreover, from the 14th to the 30th, there are 17 consecutive days without rest. What man can stand that?
Occasionally, while chatting with some of the older women in the Prince's mansion, Luo Tianyi learned that her brother-in-law was considered extremely capable among men, and the older women were all filled with envy.

Even though her brother-in-law was incredibly strong, she and her sister were already exhausted.

Nine people—that could really be deadly.

“Of course, these are just the rules of etiquette.” Luo Yuheng gently stroked the teacup with his fingers. “In reality, where the emperor sleeps at night and who serves him is largely up to his personal preferences.”

"The Empress and the Imperial Concubine will naturally be treated with some respect, and their monthly allowances will not change."

"However, the other concubines, if they can please the emperor and be remembered by him, will have more opportunities to serve him in bed. If they do not please the emperor, even if they are imperial concubines, they will not have the opportunity to serve the emperor for several months."

Luo Yuheng said calmly that these things might really have nothing to do with Song Yan, at least not now, but she still felt that it would be better for Luo Tianyi to learn more about the affairs of the inner quarters.

Now, Yan'er has quite a few women around her.

In the future, there may be even more.

Many of these women may not be of Yan'er's own volition. As Yan'er's power and influence grow stronger, more and more people will try to place women around her. The entanglement of interests and the conflicts between various forces sometimes force even Yan'er to bow her head.

Just like Fang Wanlin and Cui Yingying.

Yan'er agreed to both marriages, which earned her the support of the Fang and Cui families.

And Nakhtoya.

Although it was an imperial edict from Emperor Ninghe, if Yan'er resolutely disagreed, the edict would probably be of little use. But Yan'er agreed, and in return, she received eight thousand elite cavalry from the Blackwater Tribe, as well as various secrets of the Haixi Grassland and a living map that she knew like the back of her hand.

Whether Tianyi was jealous or resentful, Yan'er, who doted on Tianyi, naturally just laughed it off.

However, if Tianyi becomes resentful due to jealousy and does something terrible, that would be bad. Luo Yuheng, the second person in charge of Tianyi's personality, knows very well that she is a bit extreme. In any case, it is best to take precautions in advance.

Holding the teacup between his fingers, he took another sip to moisten his throat, and then Luo Yuheng, number two, continued, "However, the emperor's preferences often have to give way to the affairs of the previous dynasty. Consort Xian in the palace has a brother who is a general. When there is war on the border, he has to visit Consort Xian's palace more often. This is also to show his respect for Consort Xian and for this general."

"There is also a Consort Ji in the palace. Her father is the commander of the Imperial Guard and has great influence in the entire Imperial Guard. Your father has to take two days a month to sleep in Consort Ji's palace. If he doesn't go to Consort Ji's palace, he probably won't sleep well anywhere else."

"Your father has said more than once that when he went to the harem, it was not like a couple exchanging feelings, but more like completing a cold political task."

Luo Tianyi fell silent.

There was a time when she thought that men with multiple wives and concubines, especially the emperor with countless women in his harem, were simply too promiscuous. But Luo Yuheng's words made Luo Tianyi realize that these men might not be as enjoyable as she had imagined.

Even...exhaustion.

She vaguely understood what Luo Yuheng, number two, wanted to say.

"It's not just the emperor; even princes and heads of powerful families are mostly like this. The entanglement of interests often prevents people from doing as they please." Number Two, Luo Yuheng, smiled, looked at Luo Tianyi beside her, and gently stroked Luo Tianyi's face with her delicate hand: "You want to ask me how to deal with the fact that both Yushuang and Qingluan have taken a liking to your brother-in-law?"

"Then this matter is very simple: see if your brother-in-law also has feelings for Yushuang and Qingluan."

"If he also likes these two women, then let Tianxuan know and let her arrange for them to be brought into the Prince's mansion. In this day and age, it's not easy to truly like someone."

"If Yan'er doesn't like it, then let's see if marrying these two women will bring enough benefits to your brother-in-law." Number Two Luo Yuheng sighed softly, his tone somewhat helpless. After all, this was no longer the Luo family of Ningping County; now it was the Prince of Yan of Pingyang Prefecture.

Many things become more complex and realistic when you think about them.

Luo Yuheng No. 2 was not happy with how things had turned out. After a brief pause, Luo Yuheng No. 2 spoke again: "Leaving aside the relationship between Yu Shuang and the Luo family, let me ask you, will Yan'er benefit from marrying Yu Shuang? At the very least, she will have a ninth-rank martial artist as a bodyguard, and at the same time, she can maintain a good relationship with Yunhai Mountain. Yunhai Zhenren is a grandmaster-level expert."

"What are the benefits of marrying Qingluan? Qingluan may not be very strong, and she doesn't have a powerful family backing her, but she used to work for the Imperial City Guard and now she controls a portion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Night Scouts. She is the most outstanding intelligence agent under the Prince of Yan. It's more reassuring to have such a person firmly under your control... So, what could be more reassuring for Yan'er than marrying her to him?"

His fingers continued to gently caress Luo Tianyi's face: "So, sometimes you shouldn't worry too much. Just understand that your brother-in-law truly loves you, and that's enough."

"These days, if a woman thinks too much, she will probably live a very painful life."

After a brief pause, Luo Yuheng, number two, suddenly blushed slightly: "Besides, your brother-in-law is so vigorous, do you really think he could handle it if there were only these few women?"

Luo Tianyi, who had been lost in thought, suddenly blushed upon hearing these words. Clearly, she was also thinking of that night when she had called for her brother-in-law for most of the night until her voice was almost hoarse.

Whenever Luo Tianyi recalls the shame of that night, she feels an urge to lie on Song Yan's shoulder and bite him hard.

“Right now, I’ve just given birth and will need several months to recover. Hua Lianyue is still pregnant and it’s not really suitable for us to have sex. And your sister isn’t here either.” Number Two, Luo Yuheng, patted Luo Tianyi’s shoulder. “The important task of taking care of your brother-in-law will probably fall on your shoulders.”

"You'd better not think about anyone."

"Call Banxia, ​​Siyao, Buyu, and all those girls, or you might not be able to get out of bed the next day."

Luo Tianyi's face suddenly turned pale.

That day, if her sister hadn't been there to help her, she doesn't know what her brother-in-law would have done to her.

Moreover, Banxia, ​​Siyao, and Buyu are all relatively weak and cannot hold out against their brother-in-law for long. From this perspective, it would be good if more women could come and share the burden.

Seeing Luo Tianyi deep in thought, Luo Yuheng, number two, smiled smugly.

Little girl, isn't this easy to handle?
……

The next day.

The weather is clear and clear.

It's another nice day.

Although this winter is going to be bitterly cold again, sunny days like this will still occasionally occur.

Song Yan was sleeping soundly and peacefully, and had not yet woken up. Yu Shuang blinked and opened her eyes first, and what she saw was Song Yan's profile.

It wasn't that Song Yan did anything while she was asleep; she simply turned over and leaned half her body against him. Thinking back to how audacious she had been the night before, leaving Song Yan in the room, Yu Shuang's face flushed crimson.

Biting her lip gently, Yu Shuang tiptoed out of bed like a thief mouse, making as inconspicuous a movement as possible. She quickly tidied her clothes and hair before preparing to slip out of the room. She was somewhat unsure how to face Song Yan, but fortunately, he was still asleep; otherwise, their eyes would have met in awkward silence.

Just then, Yu Shuang suddenly noticed that there was a book and a note on the table. She remembered very clearly that these things were not there yesterday.

With a slight furrow of her brow, Yu Shuang also became serious.

Could it be that someone broke into this bedroom last night?
Looking up, she saw a torn windowpane, clearly indicating that the book and note had been thrown in from there. After a brief hesitation, Yu Shuang reached out and picked up the book. On the title page, several large characters caught her eye: "The Jade Chamber Secrets: Illustrated Edition!"
A big question mark appeared on Yu Shuang's forehead. What is this? It looks like a martial arts manual.
Out of curiosity, Yu Shuang randomly opened the book to a page.

The next instant, with a snap, Yu Shuang slammed the book shut again.

A blush ran down her neck and all the way to her ears.

What are those pictures in the book? How can a woman just hang on a man like that?
Her legs were still wrapped around the other person's waist?

Also, why don't they wear clothes?

This was the first time in her life that Yu Shuang had experienced such an impact. She felt her heart pounding as if it were about to jump out of her chest, and deep down she even had an urge to tear the book to shreds.

Shameful, so incredibly shameful.

However, while feeling ashamed, Yu Shuang couldn't help but feel a strong curiosity deep inside. Her fingers holding the book trembled incessantly. She wanted to look elsewhere, but her gaze seemed to be drawn to something and involuntarily drifted away.

Or, just take a look?
Just one glance.

Gudong.

His long neck twitched slightly as he swallowed.

Yu Shuang put the book far away, squinted her eyes, and quietly opened the book to start from the beginning.

In that instant, the door to a new world opened.

What about the "Ten Movements for Women" and the "Five Constant Virtues for Men"...?

What about the Five Desires and Nine Powers...?

What tiger steps, cicada clings...

Before anyone knew it, Yu Shuang's breathing began to quicken.

Her face was flushed, her high, firm chest heaved, and her whole body felt as hot as if she had a fever.

She inexplicably turned back to look at Song Yan, who was still fast asleep on the bed. In her mind, the illustrations of the Jade Chamber Secret Manual somehow turned into herself and Song Yan... After a few breaths, Yu Shuang could no longer bear it. She let out an indescribable, almost mournful sound and rushed out of the room. Perhaps only the cold wind outside could calm her down a little.

As for the Jade Chamber Secret Manual in his hands, he ultimately couldn't bear to throw it away.

(End of this chapter)