Chapter 111 Reconciliation

Emperor Jingxuan strode into the Qiyun Palace, his dark golden robe fluttering, looking awe-inspiring and extremely noble.

Looking past the crowd, he locked onto Yun Wan's figure, and walked towards her step by step with burning eyes.

I haven't seen you for a few days, and you seem to have lost weight.

His eyes were greedy and naked, and nothing else could be seen in them.

Yun Wanfu bowed, and he paused, waved his hand, and cleared his throat reservedly, saying, "My beloved, there's no need to bow."

He wanted to reach out and help her up, but he restrained himself.

He wore a cool and dignified look, and Yun Wan's eyebrows were gentle as he asked, "Why is Your Majesty here?"

She thought he was destined not to come today.

Emperor Jingxuan stood with his hands behind his back, his chin slightly raised, and said calmly, "I'm just strolling around when I have nothing better to do. I hope I didn't disturb my beloved concubine."

His tone was casual, but his dark eyes were fixed on her.

Yun Wan felt that this sounded familiar. She shook her head, a faint smile in her eyes: "Don't disturb me."

Seeing this, Huipin, who was being ignored, had to secretly get up before her legs became numb.

She stared at them with such affection and love, as if they hadn't seen each other for eight hundred years. Suddenly, she felt like there was something stuck in her throat and goose bumps appeared all over her body.

It's really disgraceful, she thought to herself.

Suddenly, she felt a sharp edge stabbing at her. Huipin subconsciously looked up and unexpectedly met Emperor Jingxuan's sharp gaze.

"What are you doing here?"

His tone was cold, where was the gentleness he had when he spoke to Concubine Yun?

Huipin's mouth twitched slightly, and her expression was melancholy: "I am bored and came to talk to Concubine Yun."

Emperor Jingxuan: "Are you finished?"

Huipin opened her mouth and nodded honestly, "I'm done."

Emperor Jingxuan waved his hand impatiently: "When you're done, go back. Don't wander around for nothing."

Huipin:........

Speechless for a moment, she left angrily.

The pointed-toe shoes on his feet made a clattering sound, but no one cared.

Those people in the harem who were still gloating over Yun Wan's misfortune were immediately disappointed when they heard that Emperor Jingxuan had gone to Qiyun Palace.

It was inappropriate to stand outside all the time, so Yun Wan ordered the palace servants to move the things under the tree inside, and she and Emperor Jingxuan also entered the hall.

She sat in a well-lit area and continued her needlework.

Emperor Jingxuan glanced at her casually, searching for a pretext: "Didn't she bully you?"

She was naturally referring to Concubine Hui.

Yun Wan: "No, Huipin just came to talk to me. She wanted to drink the Snow Lotus Jade Dew I have. I was just about to give her the order when you came."

Emperor Jingxuan hummed: "What did she say?"

Yun Wan responded, "She said a lot, but I forgot."

She forgot that Emperor Jingxuan did not ask any further questions, as long as his wife was not bullied.

He raised his eyes and glanced around the hall. A thought flashed through his eyes. He was thinking about what else to add, and asked, "Madam, are you satisfied with this place?"

Yun Wan didn't raise her head and replied, "I'm very satisfied. Thank you for your concern."

Seeing this, Emperor Jingxuan frowned slightly, "Madam, how have you been these past few days? Is there anything bothering you?"

Is she still angry with him? That's why she's so cold?

Yun Wan was completely focused on the task at hand and didn't notice anything was wrong. She nodded and said, "I'm fine. I have no worries."

Then it was gone.

Emperor Jingxuan's expression darkened. "Madam, why don't you ask how I'm doing?"

Yun Wan followed his lead and asked, "How is your Majesty doing?"

"I--"

Just as he was about to speak, he saw that her tone was perfunctory. She didn't even look up at him, but was concentrating on fiddling with the needle and thread in her hand. Emperor Jingxuan's blood boiled and a nameless anger arose.

He suddenly stood up and tried to leave, his face icy as he said, "Since Madam doesn't welcome me—"

"It's finally healed!"

The two said in unison.

Yun Wan's exclamation of joy even overwhelmed Emperor Jingxuan's anger. She cut the last thread, stood up, stepped forward, and tugged at his sleeve, smilingly saying, "Your Majesty, please take a look at this undergarment. Are you satisfied?"

Emperor Jingxuan was stunned.

Seeing that he didn't understand, Yun Wan simply picked up the black underwear belonging to an adult man, shook it, spread it out in front of him, and said with a sigh:

"Didn't I promise last time to make you a set of underwear myself? I've been busy for a few days and it's finally done today."

As she spoke, she sighed slightly and said with a hint of annoyance, "I had intended to embroider more patterns and send them to you in a few days, but I didn't expect you to come today. I thought you could try them on first. If there's anything that doesn't fit, I'll make some changes."

She spoke to herself, her eyes curved and gentle as water. Emperor Jingxuan was stunned, and all his anger disappeared in an instant.

"Oh, by the way, I didn't hear you clearly just now. What did you want to say, Your Majesty?"

Yun Wan turned her head and asked with a puzzled look.

Emperor Jingxuan was so stiff that he couldn't bring himself to leave.

His thin lips moved slightly, ".....Nothing."

His gaze shifted to the clothes she was holding in her hands. He asked in disbelief, "Madam, have you been busy making underwear for me these past few days?"

"Yes."

Yun Wan nodded and held the undergarment to him, "I originally wanted to let you try it on beforehand, but you've been resting in the Qinzheng Palace these past few days, so I didn't dare disturb you any further. I had to make it a little looser."

She murmured, "It seems quite suitable."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingxuan was both moved and regretful.

Seeing his expression change and his silence, Yun Wan pursed her lips and asked anxiously, "Your Majesty hasn't returned to Zichen Palace these past few days... Are you still angry with me?"

"How could that be?" Emperor Jingxuan explained anxiously, "Am I not that petty? I've long since stopped being angry. Besides, if you think about it carefully, Madam's behavior is understandable."

Yun Wan lowered her eyes and spoke in a low voice, "Then why doesn't Your Majesty go back? I thought you were tired of me and that I was keeping you from returning to Zichen Palace. I thought Qiyun Palace had been renovated, so I moved here so I wouldn't be a bother to you anymore."

As she spoke, her eyes became moist and tears glistened in them.

There was a loud noise, and it felt like a hole was torn in my chest, with wind blowing in and causing a dry and painful pain.

Annoyance flashed across Emperor Jingxuan's eyes, and he hurriedly held her face in his hands, his movements careful and gentle.

His Adam's apple moved, and his voice was slightly hoarse: "I... have been busy with state affairs these past few days."

"These ministers are really something. They can't do anything right. They only make things difficult for me. I've been reading memorials all night for days, and this morning I'm even more upset."

Yun Wan looked at him and listened attentively. Emperor Jingxuan paused and said with deep sorrow, "Madam, you don't know much. Wei Tong had an argument with his wife, and a rift arose between them. After being kicked out of the house by his wife, he came to me crying and complaining. It's really unbecoming!"

He shook his head helplessly and said, "After all, he is my subject. I can't drive him away, so I comforted him with a few words and let him stay for the whole morning."

This sounded strange and caught Yun Wan's attention. She looked curious and asked, "Is Commander Wei married?"

Seeing that she had stopped crying, Emperor Jingxuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Her wife is from a military family and is very fierce. But let me say that this commander of the guards has had a difficult life too. He is often beaten by his wife at home, and he often cries for a divorce."

He criticized calmly, "That's exactly what he did wrong. How can a grudge between husband and wife last overnight? If there's a conflict, just sit down and talk it out. Why let it get to the point of divorce and endless fighting? Isn't that right, Madam?"

Yun Wan nodded, "Your Majesty is right. I was narrow-minded and thought you were still angry with me. I misunderstood you."

"You have a broad mind. I should learn a lot from you in the future."

She took the initiative to hug his waist, resting her cheek on his broad chest, and said sullenly.

Emperor Jingxuan felt more and more guilty, "I was wrong about my wife."

The lady did not take the initiative to look for him because she was making underwear for him with her own hands, but he deeply misunderstood her, which was really wrong.

He is lucky to have such a lady.