jdhmnovel Chapter 153 Your Majesty, You're Bad
Chapter 153 Your Majesty, You're Bad
"Your Majesty, you're wicked."
Chu Qingyin buried her head in his chest, her slightly upturned tone like a hook, evoking endless tenderness.
Before long, the red candles flickered, the curtains hung lightly, and the room was filled with the warmth of spring.
The cicadas chirped incessantly outside the window. Having not seen each other for many days, the two were like dry tinder meeting a raging fire.
Chu Qingyin's thin summer dress was removed, revealing her snow-white skin. Their clothes were scattered all over the ground, and only their blurry figures could be vaguely seen.
Xianglan and the others waited outside the hall, keeping their eyes down and their minds focused, ready to go in and serve at any moment.
Xianglan was overjoyed that their relationship had improved, and she was also relieved that her mistress had come to terms with it and no longer resented His Majesty.
In this harem, only in this way can one live a better life in the future and avoid being disliked by His Majesty.
Pei Yuanling is young after all, and after not seeing him for a few days, he is even more energetic.
The two of them spent the entire afternoon doing something quite crazy.
Chu Qingyin was utterly exhausted. She lay limp on the bed, her neck covered in red marks, and her alluring eyes held a hint of resentment.
At this moment, Pei Yuanling was only wearing an undergarment, his chest exposed, with several obvious teeth marks that were shocking to behold. He chuckled and teased, "It's only been a few days, and Yinyin's speech has become even more formidable."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qingyin blushed instantly and buried her head in the quilt: "Your Majesty only knows how to make fun of your concubine."
Night had fallen when Pei Yuanling picked her up and personally bathed and dressed her.
The movements were gentle, as if they were being handled with some precious treasure.
By the time the two had finished resting, it was already dark.
Chen Zhongliang had already ordered the kitchen to prepare a table full of delicacies and waited outside the palace for the two masters. Judging from this, Consort Qiao would probably be staying here tonight.
Chu Qingyin was slightly surprised to see this.
Since Pei Yuanling ascended the throne, there has been no precedent for concubines to dine in Chen'an Palace. Today is the first time. If word gets out, there will probably be a lot of talk.
Chu Qingyin was not afraid of these things.
As long as he dares to give her such honor and favor, she will accept it all. If others can't stand it, they can continue to gossip and call her a wicked concubine who brought ruin to the country.
Anyway, this wasn't the first time she'd been branded a vixen; she was used to being a lizard.
***
The next day, the first rays of sunlight shone through the carved window lattice and onto the ground, forming patches of golden light.
Chu Qingyin slowly woke up, feeling weak and sore all over. She turned her head and saw that the man beside her was still fast asleep.
The light and shadows from the curtains were dim and unclear, and the man's handsome face showed a hint of relaxation and satisfaction.
She gently moved her body, trying to get up, but unintentionally woke Pei Yuanling.
Pei Yuanling reached out and pulled her into his arms, his voice hoarse and languid from just waking up, "Up so early?"
Chu Qingyin blushed and said reproachfully, "Your Majesty, I should return to Xingyue Palace to avoid causing gossip."
Pei Yuanling, however, was unconcerned and placed a kiss on her forehead, saying, "My beloved consort, who dares to speak ill of me?"
Even so, he still let go of her hand and watched Chu Qingyin get up and put on her clothes.
The fact that he stayed overnight at Chen'an Palace last night was already an exception. He would inevitably be nagged by those ministers at the morning court today. He couldn't let his own desires push Chu Qingyin into the limelight again.
But even just staying overnight at Chen'an Palace was enough to make people restless.
Qin Rong'er sat in the waterside pavilion peeling almonds. The slightly bitter almond flavor spread on her tongue, making one frown involuntarily.
I originally thought that His Majesty did not visit Consort Qiao because they had a falling out, but I never expected that they would reconcile in just three days, and even be better off than before.
Because of the rumors, many palace maids and eunuchs who had been gossiping had been punished, and for a time no one dared to say another bad word about Consort Qiao.
Perhaps because of the absurd things Lu Mingzhu did last time, Pei Yuanling hadn't been to Tingxiang Pavilion for a long time, so it became a place Qin Rong'er frequented.
Of course, she also harbored a bit of wishful thinking that she might run into His Majesty here, but she did not get her wish.
"His Majesty's actions are so absurd, yet the Empress shows no reaction whatsoever?"
Qin Rong'er's slender, fair fingers picked up an almond and waved it in front of her eyes to block the glaring sunlight.
Pei Yuanling dotes on Consort Qiao so much, so naturally the person most worried is not her, but Empress Wang. Since Empress Wang hasn't taken any action, he himself is even less likely to be the first to stick his neck out.
"When Her Majesty the Empress heard the news, she only said 'I know,' but that Consort Qiao threw a tantrum in the palace, smashed a lot of porcelain, and injured several palace maids."
Yunshan revealed the information she had gathered, while the information from the Empress's side was naturally provided by Qin Rong'er's spies.
As for Qiao Qingling, the commotion she caused last night was quite significant; even the Empress Dowager knew about it.
Qin Rong'er closed her eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "Your Majesty the Empress is quite composed. I wonder if Consort Qiao were to conceive the imperial heir before her, would Your Majesty still be so calm?"
In this palace, the Emperor's favor is not the most important thing. The only thing that can ensure one's continued wealth and honor is having a child of one's own.
She touched her flat stomach. Right now, His Majesty was not going anywhere except to see Consort Qiao, which really made her not know where to start.
Qin Rong'er sighed. These days, the Empress's suppression of her was ubiquitous, and even when she paid her respects, she couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.
She later visited several times to apologize, and although Empress Wang was polite on the surface, there was no room for reconciliation in their relationship.
It seems that because of what happened last time, the Empress has a deep grudge against her, and they will probably become enemies from now on.
Since it won't work out with Empress Wang, why not befriend Consort Qiao?
***
On the other side, no sooner had Chu Qingyin returned to Xingyue Palace than His Majesty's reward followed.
The fine silks and satins, the jewels and ornaments, all dazzled the eye, but she only glanced at them, gave the eunuch who delivered the items a bag of gold melon seeds as a reward, and then ordered everyone to put everything into the storeroom.
Presumably, Pei Yuanling would be subjected to further "admonitions" from the court officials today and wouldn't be coming over tonight, so Chu Qingyin simply removed her makeup and went to bed early to catch up on her sleep.
After all, she had been thoroughly tormented by that man last night.
She slept exceptionally soundly that night, and when she woke up again, it was already the next day, and the sun was high in the sky.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty just sent someone to tell you to go to the waterside pavilion to find him after you finish your breakfast."
As Xianglan helped her get up and dress, she told her about what had happened that morning.
"understood."
Chu Qingyin nodded. She was indeed a little hungry after sleeping until this time.
Fortunately, Xianglan had asked someone to prepare food and keep it warm, and it was served at that moment.
After having breakfast, Chu Qingyin changed into a light green fairy dress and went to the waterside pavilion looking fresh and clean.
Unexpectedly, upon arriving at the Tingxiang Water Pavilion, they spotted another tall, slender figure, like bamboo, in the distance, besides Pei Yuanling.
Lu Zhiheng.