The strange female partner in Quick Wear is too sexy

Chapter 379: Seizing the Minister’s Wife 31

Xie Lan’s words made Sheng Rao stunned for a moment, and then a blush appeared on her face.

She nodded gently and called out in a trembling voice: "Thank...Xie Lan."

When Xie Lan heard Sheng Rao call him like this for the first time, he felt an inexplicable joy in his heart, and he felt that the distance between him and Sheng Rao was one step closer.

"Rao'er, if you need help with the opening of this store, just let me know." Xie Lan said softly, his eyes fixed on Sheng Rao, as if he wanted to engrave everything about her into his heart.

Sheng Rao was naturally happy when she heard this, but she had already made arrangements for opening the store, and she was afraid that Lin Mingyue would send people to cause trouble.

"Don't worry, I will take care of it. However, the location of this store is excellent. I am afraid that many people will come to watch on the opening day, and there may be some chaos."

"Don't worry about that. I will send someone to maintain order." Xie Lan said with a smile on her face.

As long as Sheng Rao has a need and can raise it with him, it means that she trusts him.

The two chatted for a while. Sheng Rao became a little confused when she saw that it was getting late and Xie Lan hadn't left yet.

"It's getting late, aren't you going back?" Sheng Rao asked.

"I want to stay with you tonight, okay?"

Xie Lan's tone was cautious, fearing that Sheng Rao would not agree.

Sheng Rao certainly wanted to sleep with Xie Lan, but in order to maintain her image, she shook her head.

"Xie Lan, even though we had that night because of a trap, there is no relationship between you and me after all. If you don't want to leave tonight, I'll have someone arrange a room for you."

After Xie Lan heard what Sheng Rao said, his heart sank. Yes, he and Sheng Rao had neither an engagement nor a matchmaker. Wasn't what he was doing the behavior of a lecher?

He was wrong. If he wanted to be with her, he would have to ask someone to act as a matchmaker. He had to be with Sheng Rao openly.

"Rao'er, you're right. I was too impatient." Xie Lan took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "I will find the right person to propose marriage and give you a legitimate identity."

"I won't stay here tonight. You have to wait for me."

After Xie Lan finished speaking, he left in a hurry. He was anxious and wanted to marry Sheng Rao right away.

But marrying Sheng Rao is not an easy thing. First of all, he doesn't care about her identity, but the ministers in the court do. They will definitely oppose Sheng Rao becoming his queen.

However, Xie Lan had already made up his mind that no matter what difficulties he faced, he would spend the rest of his life with Sheng Rao. He knew that as an emperor, he had a heavy responsibility, but he also knew that in this world, Sheng Rao was the only one in his heart.

After returning to the palace, Xie Lan immediately summoned his trusted ministers to discuss the matter of appointing a queen.

Xie Lan's trusted minister is his good friend since childhood, and he is also the only prince of a different surname in this dynasty. He is a close friend to him.

This prince of a different surname is called Gu Chengfeng. He is not only Xie Lan's good friend, but also his right-hand man in politics. The two grew up together and have a deep relationship. Gu Chengfeng always unconditionally supports Xie Lan's decisions.

"Chengfeng, I want to establish a queen." Xie Lan said straight to the point, with an unprecedented determination on her face.

"You summoned me to the palace so late just to talk about this? Great, you finally succeeded? Which minister's daughter did you set your sights on?"

Gu Chengfeng couldn't help but tease Xie Lan.

The two of them got along very casually, and Xie Lan was used to Gu Chengfeng's jokes, but this time he didn't laugh. Instead, he shook his head seriously.

"Chengfeng, the person I want to make my queen is Sheng Rao."

Gu Chengfeng's originally playful expression froze instantly when he heard the name "Sheng Rao". He widened his eyes and looked at Xie Lan in disbelief.

"Sheng Rao? That merchant girl? Huo Changwen's wife? Are you crazy? She is just a merchant girl and she has been married! How can you let her be the queen?" Gu Chengfeng's voice was filled with surprise and worry.

Gu Chengfeng's words made Xie Lan frown. He understood Gu Chengfeng's worries and concerns, but he also understood his own inner decision.

"Chengfeng, I have never been so clear-headed. Although Sheng Rao comes from a merchant family and has been married, she is divorced now. Besides, she is smart, kind-hearted, and possesses extraordinary courage and wisdom. She is not only the love of my heart, but also the most ideal candidate for queen." Xie Lan's tone was firm and unquestionable.

Gu Chengfeng looked at Xie Lan's serious expression and couldn't help feeling a little shaken.

He knew Xie Lan's temper very well. Once he made a decision, he would not change it easily. However, the matter of establishing a queen was of great importance, as it concerned the country, the people, and the stability of the court.

"Do you know how the ministers in the court will react if Sheng Rao becomes the queen? They will probably strongly oppose it. How will you deal with it then?" Gu Chengfeng asked worriedly.

Xie Lan has always been like this. Once he makes up his mind, that’s what he makes up.

But he either had to not have a queen, or he had to have the daughter of a merchant with no identity or background, and she had been married before. How could his little heart bear this?

"Do you want to think about it again? If you really like that girl, just take her into the harem and give her a position. Forget about the position of queen, okay?"

Gu Chengfeng's words made Xie Lan fall into deep thought. He knew that Gu Chengfeng's worries were not groundless, and Sheng Rao's identity and background would indeed become a huge obstacle for her to become the queen. However, he was more aware of his feelings for Sheng Rao, which was a deep love that went deep into his bones, and he could not imagine a life without her.

"Chengfeng, I know you're worried, but I also know what I'm thinking." Xie Lan said in a deep voice, "Sheng Rao is my queen. I've decided this a long time ago. As for the reaction of the court, I have my own plans."

Gu Chengfeng looked at Xie Lan's determined eyes and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He knew that once Xie Lan made up his mind, he would not change it easily. As his good friend and trusted minister, he could only try his best to support Xie Lan's decision.

"Since you have made up your mind, I will not say anything more." Gu Chengfeng said in a deep voice, "I will do my best to help you stabilize the situation in the court, but you must also be prepared to deal with various difficulties."

Xie Lan nodded. Even if she informed Gu Chengfeng about this matter, with his support, the matter of establishing the queen would definitely be much smoother.

"But, does the Queen Mother know about this?"

Gu Chengfeng thought of the empress dowager. Not only were the court ministers an obstacle, the empress dowager was even more of a huge obstacle.

If the Queen Mother disagreed, Xie Lan would definitely not be able to make Sheng Rao the Queen.

The Queen Mother was Xie Lan's biological mother and had always had extremely high expectations for Xie Lan.

She hoped that Xie Lan could establish a queen who was from a prominent family, dignified and virtuous, in order to stabilize the court and pass on the royal bloodline.

The Queen Mother must have had doubts and dissatisfaction with Sheng Rao, the daughter of a merchant, not to mention that she was divorced.

"Don't worry about the Queen Mother. She won't be able to control me anymore."

Xie Lan's words stunned Gu Chengfeng, and he immediately understood what Xie Lan meant.