"This point, outsiders don't know, they only know that he is the first and only emperor in Nanming's history without a harem."
"No harem?" Wei Qiong's words sent a shock through Chu Qianli's heart.
How could an emperor not have a harem?
This was the biggest concern when she was determined to break off her engagement with Feng Yexuan.
If Feng Yexuan were to become emperor one day, he would inevitably have a harem.
And she, as a woman from the 21st century, could never share a man with other women.
Therefore, she had never considered a future with Feng Yexuan.
So, it was possible for an emperor to not have a harem... this was truly miraculous.
"It is precisely because the ruler of Nanming has no harem and no heirs, that even though the ruler of Nanming is peerless and exceptionally talented, a large portion of Nanming's current subjects have begun to follow Prince Yu."
Wei Qiong didn't elaborate further.
But Chu Qianli had already understood.
Even if the emperor had no heirs and was capable, if he had no prince to succeed him, the throne would sooner or later fall into someone else's hands.
And Prince Yu not only held great power but also had an outstanding son, Young Master Hao.
The current ruler of Nanming was only in his early thirties, in his prime, but if anything were to happen to his health, the question of the next ruler would immediately arise.
There was also the possibility that if the emperor were to be assassinated at this time... Prince Yu would have the highest chance of ascending the throne.
There was no familial affection in royalty. The safety of the ruler of Nanming was fraught with hidden dangers.
"However, I am still very curious about this emperor. Even if he truly had some health issues, he should have found a way to conceal it."
To protect his own greatest interests, even if he was "incapable," he should have established a harem to deceive the public.
To have no harem at all was quite willful.
"I am also very curious."
Regarding the Emperor of Nanming, Wei Qiong had only heard rumors.
"I heard that this ruler of Nanming, Chu Jiangnan, is a rare peerless beauty of ten thousand years..." Oh my, drool!
A peerless beauty, and a peerless beauty who was chaste and had no harem...
"Wipe your drool," Chu Qianli couldn't help but roll her eyes at her. "Have you no shame!"
Wei Qiong quickly wiped the corner of her mouth.
Finding nothing unusual, she glared at Chu Qianli, "Lust is natural, why should one feel ashamed?"
Chu Qianli then remembered that Wei Qiong was from Longteng.
The women of Longteng were not as shy as women from other countries.
Moreover, Wei Qiong was already in her thirties, how could she still be as reserved as a young girl?
However, the ruler of Nanming, Chu Jiangnan, a peerless beauty...
Chu Qianli inexplicably felt a warmth in her heart.
She became even more curious about the country of Nanming.
What kind of person was Chu Jiangnan, the ruler of Nanming, the only emperor in Nanming's history without a harem?
Outside, there were some hurried footsteps.
Chu Qianli looked at Wei Qiong.
Wei Qiong nodded, stood up, and put away the imperial decree that Chu Qianli had just sealed with the imperial seal.
"Take care of yourself..."
Before Wei Qiong left, she cast one last look at her.
If only she were still the Empress of Longteng.
It wasn't that Wei Qiong disliked Empress Longziyue, but rather... a good bird chooses its tree to perch on. She truly admired Chu Qianli's composure, calmness, wisdom, and magnanimity.
Wei Qiong left, and Chu Minghao arrived.
Looking at Chu Qianli, who was still sitting at the table drinking some unknown tea, he suddenly smiled, "It seems you truly have some tricks up your sleeve."