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Chapter 36:
"Yes!" Hua Luoshuang nodded honestly. She hadn't expected His Majesty to notice even this detail, which showed that His Majesty valued Jiang Lin quite a bit.
"This outfit, is it also her work?" Ling Ye continued. He knew that with Hua Luoshuang's personality and skills, she wouldn't dress up like a refined lady on her own.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Hua Luoshuang nodded again and added, "Miss Jiang is gentle and kind; I am not as good as her. I hope Your Majesty won't hold it against me!"
She admitted that she wasn't as meticulous and considerate as Jiang Lin. Hence, sometimes she missed Ling Ye's hints.
Ling Ye smiled lightly, "You can both dress up and don armor. You have your strengths; there's no need to be modest!"
Hearing this compliment, Hua Luoshuang blushed slightly. She quickly replied, "Your Majesty flatters me!"
She didn't know much about dressing up, but she should learn from Jiang Lin when she had the time. Jiang Lin had shown her today that she could be quite beautiful and shouldn't waste it. She needed to have a bit more of a feminine touch in the future.
"I heard that Your Majesty said during the morning court that you would accept all the recommended people," Hua Luoshuang continued, "Miss Jiang is in the capital, right under Your Majesty's nose. When will Your Majesty summon her?"
Indeed, among everyone, Jiang Lin was the closest to Ling Ye. He could meet her anytime if he wished. But it seemed she hadn't received any news from Ling Ye yet. Since Jiang Lin had helped her before, Hua Luoshuang wanted to speak on her behalf now that she had the chance.
"It seems your relationship with her is better than I imagined." Ling Ye smiled faintly. They had been close since childhood, and it was good to see that their bond remained strong. This was exactly what he wanted to see. A harmonious relationship in the harem was better than scheming and fighting for favor.
"Miss Jiang is gentle, upright, and smart," Hua Luoshuang continued, "I think she would make a great empress!"
Hearing this, Hua Jintian frowned.
What was his sister doing?
Instead of striving for the empress position herself, she was recommending someone else. Their relationship was too good!
Ling Ye laughed.
He appreciated Hua Luoshuang's straightforwardness.
If she were to play mind games, he wouldn't like her as much. That said, he shouldn't keep a lady waiting. When he had the time, he would give Jiang Lin an answer.
"As for who becomes empress, it will be the first to bear my child." Ling Ye declared calmly.
At these words, Hua Luoshuang blushed deeply.
To be the first to bear a child?
She had no experience in such matters.
Hua Jintian signaled her with his eyes.
His Majesty had spoken so clearly; she had to seize the opportunity. Find a chance to consummate the relationship with His Majesty as soon as possible and strive to bear his child early.
"What if... they become pregnant at the same time?" Hua Luoshuang asked.
Ling Ye frowned slightly.
Simultaneous pregnancies?
It wasn't impossible, especially if he decided to have them serve him together.
"Then the first to give birth to a prince will be the empress!" Ling Ye replied.
"And if they give birth at the same time?" Hua Luoshuang asked again.
Hua Jintian was speechless.
Was she asking too much?
Ling Ye also smiled, then looked at Hua Luoshuang.
She was excellent in battle, but in this aspect, she was as naive as a child. The possibility of simultaneous births was slim. Even if the children were born on the same day, it wouldn't be at the exact same time.
Seeing Ling Ye's gaze, Hua Luoshuang blushed again and didn't dare to meet his eyes.
She was just curious; what if it really happened?
"If such a situation arises, then... the empress position doesn't have to be singular." Ling Ye smiled.
If the unlikely event happened, there could be more than one empress. Regardless of who became empress, his harem would remain harmonious.
-To be continued!