NABC Chapter 190: 1 Consecration
Chapter 190: 1 Consecration
Only after close contact with Hanxiang did the emperor understand what Ali Khoja meant by the strange fragrance on the body. This Hanxiang was truly extremely fragrant and simply intoxicating.
Seeing Hanxiang kept her head down, the emperor thought she was shy and said, "Lift your head up and let me see."
Hanxiang then slowly raised her head.
Feeling Hanxiang's beauty at such a close distance, the emperor felt his heart beating wildly. He was clearly aware that the woman in front of him had the ability to drive him crazy.
The emperor hadn't felt such excitement in his heart for many years. For a moment, he seemed to have returned to the time when he was just a young boy.
The moment Hanxiang looked up, she naturally took in the emperor's expression. She knew that the emperor was very satisfied with her.
For some reason, besides bitterness, Hanxiang felt a hint of joy in her heart.
How could she think like this? Before she came here, she had clearly hoped that if the emperor looked down on her and refused to accept her, she could return to the Hui tribe and be with Merdan forever.
But now, the emperor likes her, or to be more precise, likes her beauty. But this at least means that the emperor will help the Hui people for her sake.
Hanxiang was thinking randomly. She was so confused that she didn't know what to do.
For a moment, she even forgot that she couldn't look the emperor in the eye, and the two of them just stared at each other in a daze.
The Empress Dowager naturally also saw her son's misconduct. She frowned slightly. The emperor was already this old, why was he still acting like a little boy? This was not a good thing.
Just when the old lady was about to say something to interrupt the "affectionate" gaze between the two.
Fortunately, Ali Khoja was aware of the occasion. He stepped forward and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, to show our Hui people's respect for you, if Your Majesty has no objection, I will offer my precious daughter to Your Majesty."
When these words were spoken, everyone was actually shocked. They didn't understand why Ali Hezhuo used the word "offer", as if Hanxiang was just an object.
The emperor had clearly shown his affection for Hanxiang, so there was no need for Ali Khoja to be so humble.
But Ali Khoja had no choice. He was afraid that Hanxiang would not be favored by the emperor and that the Hui people needed the help of the Qing Dynasty.
When the emperor heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly and asked: "Ali Hezhuo, is what you said true or false?"
Ali Khoja nodded and said, "Your Majesty, if I were not sincere, I would not have traveled thousands of miles across mountains and rivers to bring Hanxiang to Beijing."
Ali Khoja was very sincere. The emperor looked at him and then at Hanxiang, and was very pleased.
"Hahaha, Ali Hezhuo, I have made a friend of yours."
The emperor laughed so hard that his face turned red with excitement.
"This gift of yours is so precious. I will treasure it well. I promise you, Ali Khoja, you will not regret this decision."
"Come here, prepare some wine!"
Seeing the emperor so excited, Ziwei, who was sitting in the audience, felt a little sad. The emperor liked Princess Hanxiang so much, but what about her mother?
The emperor really forgot about Xia Yuhe by Daming Lake.
The Queen and the Empress Dowager looked at each other and saw solemnity in each other's eyes.
It doesn’t matter who the emperor favors, but his eagerness is really worrying.
Jingyan was also thinking about how to save Hanxiang. It was not difficult to see from the old lady's eyes that she was worried and resentful about Hanxiang.
Jingyan thought deeply and decided to start with Hanxiang. Nowadays, the imperial aunt is very Buddhist, so it is impossible for her to take the initiative to make things difficult for Xiangfei. This is a good thing. As long as Xiangfei does not do anything that the Empress Dowager cannot accept, everyone can live in peace.
The emperor smiled and toasted Ali Khoja, and his attitude towards him had changed drastically.
After all, he accepted someone else's daughter.
In order to reassure Ali Khoja, the emperor immediately named Hanxiang the Fragrant Concubine.
Ali Khoja's face was as big as a chrysanthemum with a smile, but the newly promoted Fragrant Concubine was always calm and unperturbed. She just expressed her gratitude lightly when she was named a concubine.
What an ice beauty.
The emperor was so keen on Concubine Xiang, not only because Hanxiang was truly beautiful, but also because of her coldness. Unlike other women in the harem who only catered to the emperor, this peculiarity made the emperor feel a strong desire for challenge.
Not only that, the emperor also publicly announced that Xiang Fei could continue to believe in the beliefs and etiquette of the Hui people, and could even continue to wear Hui clothes in the palace.
This is a great respect and honor for both Hanxiang and the Hui people. Ali Khoja increasingly feels that presenting Hanxiang to the emperor is an excellent choice.
The emperor lost his mind, but the Empress Dowager had to think more.
The next day, the Empress Dowager gathered all the concubines together for the ceremony of paying respects.
"Empress, now that there is this Fragrant Concubine in the palace, what do you think?"
The Queen smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, the addition of a new member to the harem is a happy occasion. Moreover, this Fragrant Concubine is a gift from the Hui people to the Emperor. She represents the deep friendship and peace between the Qing Dynasty and the Hui people. It is worth celebrating."
The Queen's answer was a perfect score. The Empress Dowager nodded and looked at the others: "The Fragrant Concubine will probably be canonized soon. I know that you all have some bitter feelings about this Fragrant Concubine, but you must also remember the breadth of mind and integrity that a wife, concubine, and royal woman should have."
Hearing this, many concubines lowered their heads. Seeing that the emperor treated Xiang Fei so specially, they felt jealous, which was a normal human emotion.
"The Queen is right. Ali Khoja left his beloved daughter with our Great Qing Dynasty. This is a very precious gift from the Hui people. As the emperor of a great country, there is no reason to refuse. I hope you can sympathize with the emperor's helplessness."
Is there no reason to refuse? Is there nothing you can do?
But no matter what the concubines thought in their hearts, they all showed their agreement on the surface.
"Alright, I also want you to show some generosity. From now on, you should treat Xiang Fei well, which is also the intention of treating the Hui tribe well."
When this was mentioned, all the concubines stood up and said, "We will follow the instructions of the old Buddha."
Concubine Ling spoke up, "But isn't the Emperor being too indulgent towards the Fragrant Concubine? Not only does he allow her to believe in the Hui faith, he even allows her to wear Hui clothing."
Concubine Ling has been very melancholy these days. She can clearly feel the emperor's eagerness, which has never been seen before for her or any other concubine.
"As for this, I will find time to discuss it with the Emperor. All you need to do is to abide by your duties as a concubine and remember that family harmony is the foundation of prosperity."
After instructing the concubines not to cause trouble, the Empress Dowager sent everyone away.
Although the Empress Dowager did not show any expression on her face, she was still worried about the Fragrant Concubine in her heart. But since the Emperor had already made a promise in public, it was difficult to change it.
I hope this Fragrant Concubine can behave herself. If she is not a stable person, she will absolutely not tolerate it.