Chapter 98 Like it or not

On the way back to the palace, Cheng Shuyi glanced sideways at Wen Wanyu and asked, "What's wrong with you and the emperor? I always feel like there's something weird between you two."

Cheng Shuyi's eyes widened upon hearing this. The Emperor discovered Wanwan had taken contraceptive pills, but not only did he not punish her, he actually promoted her! Just now in Fuyao Palace, whenever Wanwan lowered her head or looked away, the Emperor's gaze seemed glued to her.

It seems that the emperor loves this little bastard very much!

Wen Wanyu shrugged nonchalantly, "The Emperor found out I was taking contraceptive pills. So, he's angry."

"From your tone, you don't seem to be worried about the future at all." Cheng Shuyi said.

Wen Wanyu smiled and said, "What's the point in worrying? I can calm down for a few days and think carefully about my future path."

After a few moments of silence, Cheng Shuyi suddenly said, "Actually, I was worried that you would fall in love with the Emperor. I selfishly didn't want you to be less favored."

"I'm not jealous of you, it's just that the emperor dotes on you, so the time I spend with you will be less! I... want to stay with you for a while longer..." Cheng Shuyi added quickly for fear that she would misunderstand.

Wen Wanyu took her arm and chuckled, "I know! I saw your disgusted look before."

Only through shared suffering can one understand the value and hardship of love. Therefore, Wen Wanyu believed Cheng Shuyi wouldn't harbor any jealousy towards her. They both hoped for the best for each other.

Cheng Shuyi took her to a deserted place, dismissed the servants, and said, "I can see that the emperor likes you, or even likes you very much."

Wen Wanyu shook her head in fear.

"I know you won't give your heart to me. But a man, no, a person, will be disappointed if he doesn't get a response, right?"

After saying that, Cheng Shuyi let out a long sigh. It wasn’t that difficult to say it!

But when he looked up again, his eyes were filled with sadness. "What's that saying? A clear mind in love. As long as you put your career first, you don't have to worry about ending up in a tragic situation."

Wen Wanyu was slightly dazed.

If a person doesn't get a response, they will feel disappointed. Ask yourself, the emperor is really good to her. Sometimes, it's even so good that she dare not accept it. When faced with his love that overflows on the surface, she will deliberately choose to be ignorant.

He was the king of a country, but he noticed that she didn't like green peppers or shepherd's purse. In order to accommodate her, he broke the rule that women should sleep outside and men should sleep inside.

She was timid and didn't dare to face it, nor did she want to face it.

She is a coward...

Seeing her dazed, Cheng Shuyi patted her shoulder and asked, "Go back and think about it carefully?"

"Um."

"You go back first. I'll go shopping again." Cheng Shuyi said.

Wen Wanyu walked with his hands and feet trembling like an emotionless wooden man.

The plum garden's winding paths lead to secluded retreats, and the fragrance of plum blossoms permeates the air. The plum blossoms, budding and about to bloom, tremble gently in the breeze, creating a dreamlike scene. Cheng Shuyi gazes at the garden's beauty, but has no desire to appreciate it.

She has changed a lot compared to who she was before and who she is now.

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"What's wrong, Madam?"

"I don't know. It became like this as soon as I got back."

After the Empress returned to Changlixuan, she sat on the couch in front of the window, supporting her cheeks with her hands, sometimes frowning, sometimes relaxing her brows.

Bai Su and Qing Dai looked at each other and said, "Let's go and take a look."

Bai Su smiled and asked, "What are you thinking about, Madam?"

Wen Wanyu said in a low voice, "I'm thinking about the emperor."

Bai Su and Qing Dai exchanged a glance, covered their mouths and smiled. No wonder the young lady had been in a daze since she came back. It turned out she was thinking about the emperor.

"Bai Su, Qing Dai, do you think the emperor treats me well?"

Qingdai's attention shifted, and she reminded her, "Your Highness, you are now one of the Nine Concubines. You can no longer refer to yourself as 'I'."

Wen Wanyu covered her head and said, "I'm not used to it. Give me two days to adjust."

By the way, the emperor actually promoted her. Is he still angry or has he calmed down?

Bai Su glanced at her, pondered for a few moments, and then spoke at length, "I feel that the Emperor treats you very well. For example, he never asks you to serve him in the mornings, and never allows us servants to disturb him. He has the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital constantly tend to your health. He knows you're worried about his wife, so he accompanied you on her visits. And... after learning you were taking contraceptive pills, he not only didn't punish you, but even forgave you and promoted you."

Wen Wanyu smiled and said, "So, the emperor has such a good impression in your hearts."

Qing Dai said, "There's one more thing. The amount of charcoal sent by the Imperial Household Department has increased rather than decreased these past few days. I suspect this is the Emperor's arrangement. Otherwise, given the Imperial Household Department's habit of flattering the powerful and bullying the weak, they would have withheld a lot of charcoal."

Wen Wanyu lowered her eyes: "I understand."

After half a day of being in a daze, when Bai Su pulled the curtains shut at night, Wen Wanyu had just closed his eyes when he suddenly remembered something. He sat up abruptly and muttered, "I almost forgot about Lin Fenyi."

Bai Su: "What did the young master say?"

Wen Wanyu lay back in bed and said calmly, "Spread the news that I have recovered my memory. Most importantly, Lin Fenyi must know."

"I understand. Your Majesty, please rest. It's getting late. The main hall has been cleaned up and we can move in tomorrow."

Not everyone can sleep soundly.

The lights in Chengqian Palace were bright. Li Dexian's eyelids were fighting each other. After a day or two, his eyes were bruised. The same was true for other people.

Xie Junyao also had red bloodshot eyes, but his hands and eyes never stopped working. After reviewing the memorials, he began to copy Jingxinzhai.

As soon as he closed his eyes, his mind was filled with Wen Wanyu. Her when she was happy, her when she was sobbing, her when she was acting coquettishly...

My longing for her and my love for her were like a ferocious beast that had no end in sight, and it had driven me mad. It was a madness I hadn't felt in over twenty years, and I had lost myself.

If you want to quit drugs, you must do what you say and not give up halfway.

Li Dexian closed his eyes, fell to the side, fell on the pillar, and suddenly woke up.

He couldn't calm down to begin with, and after this, he was even more worried. Xie Junyao said speechlessly, "What are you doing?"

Li Dexian woke up with a start and straightened his hat: "I'm fine. I'm just sleepy."

Speaking of sleepiness, Xie Junyao felt a little sleepy and put down his pen. "What time is it?"

"Your Majesty, it's already midnight."

Xie Junyao was stunned: "It's already ugly time."

"Sleep well."

"Yes!" Li Dexian perked up and responded happily.