Chapter 9: Lady Shen's Title

At the time of Si, Xie Junyao prepared to go to Fuyao Palace.

There is a small path from Chengqian Palace to Fuyao Palace, which is usually deserted.

But today there is a familiar figure.

A palace maid was supporting Wen Wanyu and walking slowly forward.

Her legs were limping.

Xie Junyao frowned: "What happened to Wen Cairen's leg?"

Li Dexian had heard a little about what had happened after the morning greetings, but he wasn't entirely sure whether it was right or wrong. He didn't know whether he should tell the story or not.

But he noticed that the emperor's gaze just lingered on Wen Cairen for a moment.

Xie Junyao said impatiently, "Just say what you want to say. What? Do you need me to ask you to say it?"

"I dare not. I dare not because I am angry." Li Dexian knelt on the ground.

"I heard that after paying respects this morning, Lady Shen accidentally kicked Lady Wen in the calf."

"No intention?"

Xie Junyao sneered and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Do you believe it?"

How could it be such a coincidence that I kicked her calf and made her unable to walk properly?

Li Dexian laughed awkwardly, not knowing how to respond: "Slave...slave..."

Xie Junyao first went to Fuyao Palace to visit Concubine Zhengui and the Second Prince. He kept silent about Concubine Zhengui's punishment of Concubine Shen yesterday.

In the end, it was Concubine Zhengui who brought up the matter.

Xie Junyao's answer was also simple, "Yao'er has her own reasons for doing things. I don't need to ask too much."

Hearing such an answer, Concubine Zhengui was naturally happy.

The smile on her face grew even wider, and she stuck close to Xie Junyao, acting coquettishly: "Then, if I punish your majesty's little darling in the future, will your majesty still say this?"

Xie Junyao smiled: "Yao'er, you ask even though you already know the answer."

Concubine Zhengui was also joking with the emperor, and she was still confident in this. There was an arrogant and domineering Concubine Wan in the palace, but didn't Concubine Wan still bow down to her?

"I intend to give Lady Shen a title."

Concubine Zhengui: "...Your Majesty."

Xie Junyao chuckled softly, his eyes conveying a profound meaning. Zhengui Fei was somewhat confused about what he meant.

"How about the word 'Jing'?"

"Jin as in prudent in words and actions?"

Xie Junyao smiled lazily and did not comment.

Concubine Zhengui said, "Since the Emperor has made the decision, I have no further objections. However, does the Empress know about this?"

"The Queen doesn't know yet. I'll send someone to tell her later."

The knot in Concubine Zhengui's heart was instantly untied. She picked up the teacup with joy.

Xie Junyao took a sip of tea and asked, "Is Jingshi feeling better?"

"Much better." Concubine Zhengui nodded and asked someone to bring the second prince over.

The second prince was led in by his wet nurse. The moment he saw Xie Junyao, he excitedly ran to hug his legs and shouted, "Father, Father."

Xie Junyao held him on his lap and asked: "Have you listened to your mother's words during this period?"

The second prince nodded obediently.

"Your son listens to your mother's words. Your son misses your father."

Xie Junyao patted his head: "Jingshi is so good. Father will come to visit Jingshi often."

"Where's Yu'er?"

"The eldest princess is in the room."

The second prince had a smug expression on his face: "My sister is confined in her room, reflecting on her mistakes."

"Reflect on your mistakes behind closed doors?" Xie Junyao was stunned and showed displeasure.

He lowered his head and asked the Second Prince, "Why did Yu'er have to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors?"

“Your Majesty…”

"Let Jingshi speak." Zhenguifei had just said two words when he interrupted her.

"I like your jade pendant, but you refused to give it to me and even pushed me away. So, mother asked you to reflect on your mistakes."

The Second Prince was a child after all, innocent and naive, so he spoke without reservation. He even took out the jade pendant to show him.

Xie Junyao recognized that this jade pendant was a birthday gift he gave to Yu'er, so it was no wonder that Ju'er was reluctant to give it to him.

He had always sensed that Concubine Zhengui favored Jingshi over Jue'er. But today, it seemed she wasn't just partial; she was completely lost in the Pacific Ocean.

"I asked Yu'er to reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors because she did something wrong. I want her to learn how to let her brother do what he wants."

"So, you think Yu'er did something wrong?"

Xie Junyao stared at her, his eyes showing no emotion.

Concubine Zhengui couldn't help but feel a tremor in her heart, she knew that the emperor was angry.

"Carry Jing Shi down."

There were only two of them left in the house.

"I think Yu'er is the elder sister, and the elder sister should give in to the younger brother. Jingshi is still young, no matter what, Yu'er can't push Jingshi away."

Concubine Zhengui hurriedly explained, not realizing that her words had touched Xie Junyao's sore spot.

"Bang"

Li Dexian was shocked. This was the first time the emperor was angry in Fuyao Palace.

The teacup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Concubine Zhengui was stunned for a moment, then quickly knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down. I spoke without thinking, and I beg Your Majesty to forgive me."

Xie Junyao was silent for a while, then slowly opened his eyes, "Princess Zhengui, please get up."

He called her Zhengui Fei, not Yue Yao or Yao'er. The unfamiliar name made her feel a little at a loss.

"Yueyao, you have to know that you are spoiling her."

Xie Junyao left after leaving only these words.

…

Wen Wanyu had just returned from Cheng Shuyi's Yihua Palace, less than a quarter of an hour after applying the medicine.

Huang Haiquan came into the palace to report to the emperor, and the emperor seemed to be in a bad mood.

Now, not only the emperor is in a bad mood, but Wen Wanyu will also be in a bad mood.

Her calves were aching, her whole body ached and she felt weak, yet she still had to deal with the Emperor. Who could be more miserable than her?

"Greetings to the Emperor."

Xie Junyao helped her up: "No need to be so polite."

"Is your leg feeling better, my dear?"

The news spread quickly, and it was no wonder that she deliberately mentioned that Lady Shen was wearing pointe-toed shoes.

Wen Wanyu's lips curled up gently: "I'm feeling better now. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

She was not walking properly just now. Xie Junyao asked, "Let me see?"

Wen Wanyu didn't act pretentiously and asked, "Your Majesty, do you really want to see it?"

"Um."

Wen Wanyu raised her foot, revealing the wound on her calf.

There was a bruise on her calf, not too big, not too small, blue and purple, and it was particularly eye-catching against her fair skin.

After just a few hours, the bruises on her legs were already so obvious. One could imagine how strong Shen Meiren was.

"It looks serious, but it's not serious."

Xie Junyao's expression was stern, his thin lips pressed into a straight line. Even his voice was filled with suppressed anger: "Isn't this serious? Let's ask a doctor to take a look."

Wen Wanyu said, "Sister Cheng asked the female doctor to take a look at it when we were at Yihua Palace. It's just an ordinary bruise, nothing serious."

Her voice was soft and melodious, like the fluttering of feathers.

"I'll ask someone to bring the medicine later."

Wen Wanyu nodded, and her wrist was grabbed.

Xie Junyao pulled hard and brought it towards him.

"Stay with me for a while." He put his arm around her waist and let her lean on his arms, resting her eyes on the couch.

Wen Wanyu leaned obediently on his chest.

After a while, steady breathing was heard.

He gently removed his hands from around her waist, took a blanket, and covered him with it.

After doing all this, Wen Wanyu went to bed for a nap.

There is no place like the bed in his arms.