Empress
Episodes 108

The sun has begun to show its light, the atmosphere of a beautiful morning as if to give us a signal that today will go well. But the beauty that happened outside was very different from what happened in the palace hall.

Ever since the emperor distributed the scrolls to the kings whose daughters or younger siblings chose to return to the kingdom, it has since become very boisterous, chaotic, and uncontrollable. Indeed, when the emperor invited the kings to come to the palace, only the kings of the concubines would be sent home, he did so that things would not happen worse than they are now.

Ever since the kings made their arguments and disbeliefs with the emperor's decision and his daughter's approval, the hall has become very boisterous with their rebuttals and protests.

" At the time our daughter brought you, shouldn't she be your noble right? Then why would you do something like this?" Protest of one of the Kings.

" But I never asked for your daughter and sister. It should be emphasized that you yourself gave your children and sisters to me, and in part because they liked me. Didn't I reject her at the beginning? But it was you who insisted on the marriage alliance with me "the answer Zhao made the kings silent and not wince. Of course they couldn't blame Zhao completely, wouldn't it have been said that Zhao wasn't interested in his marriage or his woman. He was only willing to expand his empire, nothing more, but the kings were forced on the pretext that love would grow over time but not at all.

Xiao Shi and the concubines watched from the room which was bounded by a slightly transparent cloth but still the kings and people from outside could not clearly see the faces of the concubines.

Ever since, Xiao Shi had only silently watched the kings arguing with this extremely weightless argument. Whether they were stupid or what, but for Xiao Shi if these kings came to his world before being transferred here then it was certain that they would not be able to compete with anyone with such thoughts.

" All your reasons are due to marriage alliances and forced, aren't they, Your Majesty?" One of the kings asked Zhao.

" Right" Zhao didn't dispute it in the slightest, indeed that was the reason.

" What about your marriage to the queen? Didn't the empress file her return letter as well? Didn't your marriage also come from a marriage alliance? And what about the concubines who survived? I don't think all concubines were returned because I didn't see some of the kings I know here. Can you give me the answer, Your Majesty?"

All the Kings agreed and supported the question, however they really needed an answer other than the reason that all this came from the imposition that took place.

Zhao smiled and looked at the kings one by one, "that's right, not all the concubines are back. Only the concubine who wanted to return would be repatriated. And of course, it was on their own accord. Because when given a letter, everyone has the right to accept or reject my decision. You as his family should not scold their decision, men can live only with his ambition. But women can't survive without love" she explained.

" What about the queen, did she not get the letter?" Asked one of the kings, it seems that the king still did not accept the decision to return this concubine.

Zhao sighed and glanced at Xiao Shi for a moment. " I married the Empress not on the basis of an alliance, so naturally the empress could not use the decision I made regarding the return of the concubines."

What Zhao said made the kings see the other side of the land conqueror.

" So Your Majesty, what does the meaning of this returned concubine also mean the breaking of the alliance with us? "

Zhao leaned back his seat, "what do you want?"

" You mean Your Majesty?"

Zhao sighed "To be honest, this all depends on you guys. If you want to sever your kingdom from my territory, I allow it. However, if you want to remain in my territory, I also allow it" he explained.

One of the Kings raised his hand, "His Majesty, if you allow it then I decided to stay under your guard" this decision left the other kings astonished, as did Zhao.

" Can I give you a reason? Tell me honestly"

The king gulped his saliva, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. However, I feel a positive impact in your government. Plus, since the existence of the empress and her assistance in politics makes things much better. The economy, famine, drought, wildfires, were all largely resolved with the help of the Empress. To be honest, I feel insecure right now if I lead my own royal territory without discussing our matter to you, Your Majesty."

Zhao smiled, again and again he directed his gaze towards Xiao Shi and smiled proudly.

" Okay, I take it. You can return a given scroll without signing it. I allow your kingdom to remain under my auspices. For other empires can also do the same if you have the same choice"

In unison, all the kingdoms returned his scroll without signing it. What was said by the king was very true, the condition of their kingdom was indeed getting better since their alliance with Zhao. And especially of course more calm, because they will not feel wasted if later emperor Zhao wants to attack his kingdom.

After everyone returned their scrolls, zhao simply shook his head not understanding. Why did these kings not want to break away from his side. The decision of these kings really made him happy, but from the beginning he was ready if he had to release them all. Yes, whatever he will let go as long as he can live quietly with his wife. Truly a love slave.

" But Your Majesty, what will be the fate of our children if he is returned? Even if you never touch her, who's gonna believe that?" Ask one of the kings who seems to have aged, because gray hair has been seen much in his hair.

All the kings agreed with the statement made, even if their daughters and younger brothers were returned to the kingdom, which meant that the returned concubines would be considered widows, and no one will marry her again from among the kingdom. Because there will be no king or prince who will marry a princess who has had sex.

Zhao was silent, he couldn't really explain this just like that either. Damn, he's out of his mind.

" I have the answer, King."

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