Chapter 5 The Bewitching Lord Wants to Improve His Bedchamber Skills

Gan Cao was unaware of the other male servants' thoughts, and he was very happy at the moment.

He had never been so glorious in his life.

His Majesty favored him, and the Grand Eunuch sent him gifts, the Imperial Household Department sent him palace attire, the Knitting Department came to take his measurements, and the Imperial Food Department came to inquire about his dietary restrictions.

All the palace servants congratulated him, each with a warm smile on their face, and each of them spoke so sweetly.

His every move was taken seriously, and everything was so wonderful.

He knew his status had changed, but he never expected that he would receive such astonishing treatment when the harem was empty.

But more than the pleasure of being flattered, he reminisced about the madness of the previous night.

He was a palace servant who served the emperor, and he was the most clumsy one. He could only follow the emperor's instructions and eventually became physically exhausted... Fortunately, the emperor did not mind.

He bit his lip, deciding that he needed to further refine his skills in serving the emperor in bed.

Having made his decision, he went to find Eunuch Cui. When he reached the door, he hesitated for a moment, but still opened the pearl box and reluctantly filled it with a handful of pearls. He then had Mao Gen bring him some brocade.

I said I would repay the debt, and now it's time to do so.

"What brings you here, Your Highness?" Eunuch Cui bowed half-heartedly. "This humble servant greets the Chamberlain Gan."

Gan Cao quickly stepped aside, took his hand, and said, "My lord, you flatter me. We are only alive today because of your kindness."

"I don't have anything good to offer right now, and I can't even repay you a fraction of what you have. I just hope you won't find it offensive." He said, handing over the pearl.

Eunuch Cui naturally declined, saying, "It's all your good fortune; I just happened to be there."

"It was just a small favor for Lord Yu, but for the barbarians it was a life-changing event." He had initially been somewhat reluctant, but as he spoke, he became more and more sincere.

Seeing his attitude, Eunuch Cui was somewhat satisfied, but still declined, and spoke more sincerely: "I appreciate Your Highness's kindness, but you are not well-off right now, and these pearls and brocades should be used in more necessary places."

Where is it even more necessary?

Gan Cao was somewhat bewildered, but still hurriedly said, "I am ignorant, please speak plainly, my lord."

“There are some things I shouldn’t have said,” said Eunuch Cui softly, “but my master and I share the same fate, and I only hope that my master is well. So I have to say them even if they are not meant to be. If I have offended you, please forgive me.”

We all prosper together, and we all suffer together...

Licorice felt a tremor in its heart.

“My lady, you come from the Laundry Bureau. Although you didn’t have a good life there, the head of the Laundry Bureau was your former superior, so you should be treated as you deserve.” Eunuch Cui carefully instructed.

Licorice gritted her teeth: "Fine! I'll do as you say."

Seeing that although he was reluctant, he still listened to him, Eunuch Cui was satisfied and said, "Next month is the Shangqin's birthday, you can express your feelings."

"Thank you for reminding me, eunuch!" He truly didn't know.

Without needing Cui's reminder, Gan Cao realized it herself: "These days, Sun Momo and Master of Ceremonies Wang have been of great help."

Eunuch Cui nodded and added, "If you have time, you can prepare a good meal and interact more with the other male servants who are serving you in bed."

Other male servants who would sleep with the emperor...

He had tried his best to ignore these people, but he didn't expect that Eunuch Cui would bring them up specifically.

It is said that taboo is a man's nature. He didn't take it seriously before, but now he has tasted the terrifying nature of this instinct.

He was just a minor palace attendant, not even listed in the imperial register, and not even a high-ranking official in the harem. His status was only equivalent to a commoner's chambermaid. But whenever he thought about how other palace men who served the emperor could gain his favor and have intimate relations with him, his heart would ache.

"In any case, the Empress Dowager and His Majesty hope for harmony in the harem. You are not yet part of the harem, so you should be even more harmonious!" As if seeing through his thoughts, Eunuch Cui deliberately raised his voice.

Gan Cao closed her eyes: "The enemy knows, and will definitely be on good terms with Bai Ping and the others, and serve His Majesty well together."

“That’s right,” Cui, the eunuch, patted him on the shoulder. “Your Highness should constantly reflect on your actions in accordance with the ‘Admonitions for Men’ to avoid trouble.”

Does self-reflection really work?

He clearly realized something was wrong, so why was his heart still aching slightly?

"I understand, and I will certainly abide by the 'Admonitions for Men' and not make the slightest mistake." He suppressed all his wrong thoughts and told himself that he should be a virtuous bedchamber attendant so that he would be worthy to serve His Majesty.

By the time Gan Cao left Cui's room, her emotions had completely settled down.

In any case, serving His Majesty is the most important thing.

Regarding improving his skills in serving the emperor, Eunuch Cui also gave some advice: find Sun Momo.

"Want to serve His Majesty better?" Sun Momo smiled and tapped his lower abdomen. "The key is down there."

Licorice blushed, suppressing her urge to run away: "Please teach me, Mumu..."

“Size and physical strength can’t be changed in a short time, but we can add some decorations to our clothes.” As she spoke, Sun Momo took out some small and exquisite items.

He didn't understand how to use those things until they were on his body...

When he left Sun Momo's room, his eyes were red at the corners, and his stride was half the usual size, even as he tried to maintain his composure.

He eats lunch very restrainedly without needing to be reminded.

As evening approached, he allowed the palace servants to thoroughly wash him inside and out, then carefully dressed himself up, secretly putting on decorative accessories before donning his nightgown, draping his cloak over his shoulders, and following the Imperial Chamberlain to the Zichen Palace.

The little things he used for decoration were particularly troublesome; they made his eyes water after just a few steps, but he couldn't let anyone notice anything amiss and had to try his best to maintain his composure.

When he arrived at Zichen Palace, he almost collapsed.

The other three assumed he was just putting on airs and showing off yesterday's favor, and all looked at him with disdain and disgust.

Gan Cao felt a little uncomfortable, but he didn't care much. After all, he had seen this kind of look many times in the laundry department. He just didn't want to try to win their favor for the time being.

When the incense in the palace had completely permeated his body, the emperor finally returned to his bedchamber.

Gan Cao immediately forgot everything else, her mind and eyes filled only with His Majesty's dragon boots.

"May Your Majesty be well!" He bowed deeply with utmost reverence.

Si Ze removed the hairpin from her hair and casually said, "Rise."

All of them stood up, but Liu Zhi's cloak tie accidentally came loose, revealing her willow-like waist under her nightgown.

The next moment, he looked at Si Ze with a blushing face and said with shy and timid eyes, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

He used this trick too!

Gan Cao clenched her teeth, wishing she could kill that little slut, yet fearing that His Majesty would actually favor her.

Here we go again? Do they really think she's a lecherous person?

Si Ze waved his hand: "Take him away, and don't let it happen again."

The first time is fun, and the people of Zichen Palace won't spread the word. But if it becomes a habit, it will affect her reputation.

Take him away?!

Liu Zhi was terrified and tried to kowtow, but the eunuch covered her mouth and dragged her out.

Gan Cao's face also turned pale. Although he had hoped for this, he was still afraid when he first met Di Wei.

"Your Majesty, shall we have someone serve you tonight?" Liu Shangqin asked.

Si Ze hadn't intended to keep him, but recalling the taste of the young man last night, his gaze shifted to Gan Cao. He immediately noticed that Gan Cao's posture was a bit off, and couldn't help but feel a little curious: "Gan Cao, stay."

Shangqin left with his men.

Gan Cao became uneasy: Liu Zhi wanted to seduce the emperor, but he misunderstood. Would the little decorations on his body displease His Majesty?

"Is Qingqing feeling unwell?" Si Ze asked.

Licorice blushed and said, "No, I was wearing something."

Are you wearing something?

Si Ze recalled those fire-avoidance diagrams and vaguely understood: "Unfasten your cloak, let me see."

The cloak slipped down, revealing a half-hidden nightgown underneath, with small decorations in the front and a large tail in the back faintly visible. Combined with her figure, she was simply breathtakingly alluring.

Si Ze was taken aback by the sight: Wasn't this a seductive fox bewitching the king?

I like some things, but I feel I can't let myself go.

"Qingqing, are you trying to seduce the king?" she asked softly.

Bewitching a king?! How could he possibly deserve that title?!

Gan Cao's face instantly turned pale, and he immediately knelt down and begged for mercy: "I dare not, I only wanted to please Your Majesty!"

The young man, inexperienced in such matters, knelt on the ground, looking as pitiful as a begonia battered by rain.

Si Ze was almost about to let him go.

But thinking of the Empress Dowager and her cousin Junqing, who will be entering the palace next year, she was worried that if they caught him like this, she wouldn't be able to protect him.

After all, he was the first man she had ever taken in, and she still hoped that the relationship would last.

To prevent future mistakes, punishment is still necessary.

A note from the author:

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Want to bully the little grass [purple sugar]...

(I don't know if this counts as angst)