Chapter 166 Going to Huaqing Palace

Three months later was the most suitable day, as carefully calculated by the Grand Historian, to hold the ceremony of enthroning the emperor and empress.

After all, enthroning an emperor and empress is a major event concerning the foundation of the country, and the many matters that need to be prepared are complicated and trivial. These three months are just the right amount of time to use for preparation.

Since the decree to enthrone the emperor and empress was issued, everything went according to plan.

Shen Yuning also successfully took over all the power in the harem, and the entire harem is now under her control.

Under the manipulation of Lan Ying and Bai Hua, the female officials who used to curry favor with Liu Zhaoyi have gradually been replaced by her people.

The third prince has also been brought to live in Yaohua Palace.

Before this, Quan Minghe had never planned to establish a queen, so there had never been any palace specially prepared for the emperor or queen.

No.

He had previously built the Lingxi Palace specifically as a palace for the emperor and empress, but...

Now Lingxi Palace has been completely sealed off, so it’s better not to mention it.

Therefore, Shen Yuning still lives in Yaohua Palace.

She didn't want to move out either. After all, she had lived in Yaohua Palace for a year and had carefully decorated it to her liking, especially the flower room she had painstakingly built, which was filled with all kinds of beautiful flowers that emanated fragrance all year round. If she were asked to move out, she would feel reluctant.

Unconsciously, more than half a month has passed, and the spring season with warm weather and blooming flowers has come again. The earth has warmed up, and there is vitality everywhere.

That day, Lan Ying walked into the house and reported: "Your Majesty, His Majesty invites you to take a bath in Huaqing Palace tonight."

Shen Yuning was lying lazily on the chaise longue, covered with a thin quilt, and uttered a soft "Hmm?"

Lan Ying explained, "Your Majesty, Huaqing Palace is located in the temporary palace, and there are nine hot springs in the palace. His Majesty has specially granted you the right to bathe in Huaqing Pool. His Majesty still has some government affairs to deal with, so you can go to Huaqing Palace to bathe first."

Lan Ying probably knew that Shen Yuning was not very familiar with Huaqing Palace, so she continued, "Among these nine hot springs, in addition to the Huaqing Pool, there is also the Xingchen Hot Spring, which is a hot spring exclusively for His Majesty."

"In addition, there are Prince's Bath, Shangshi Bath, etc. Shangshi Bath is the bath pool that Your Majesty rewards officials with for bathing."

Shen Yuning nodded slightly, and had some understanding of Huaqing Palace in her mind, and she became interested immediately.

"Then let's go to Huaqing Palace and wait for His Majesty."

It has indeed been a long time since she last took a hot spring bath. During the last autumn hunt, Quan Minghe enjoyed the comfort of the hot spring, but she happened to be in the peak season at that time and had no choice but to miss it.

Now that I have this opportunity, I feel a little bit of anticipation in my heart.

Huaqing Palace is located at the foot of Mount Li, not far from the Imperial Palace.

Shen Yuning rode on a phoenix carriage, followed by dozens of palace maids and eunuchs, and the group headed towards Huaqing Palace in a mighty procession.

Along the way, the canopy of the phoenix carriage shone brightly in the sun, showing its nobility.

Soon, they arrived at Huaqing Palace.

Shen Yuning got off the phoenix carriage and looked up. What came into her sight was the main palace of Huaqing Palace. It was magnificent, with tall and majestic vermilion walls, and an atmosphere of majesty and luxury everywhere.

The Star Soup exclusively for His Majesty that Lan Ying mentioned is located in the center of Huaqing Palace, and the Huaqing Pool is on the west side of the Star Soup.

Led by Lan Ying, Shen Yuning walked towards Huaqing Pool.

When they arrived at the palace outside Huaqing Pool, Lan Ying stopped and directed the palace maids to act in an orderly manner.

Eight well-trained palace maids stood in four directions, holding silk handkerchiefs in their hands and waving them gently. Soon, they surrounded Shen Yuning and Lan Ying in the middle, forming a square private space.

Lan Ying untied Shen Yuning's belt, and she slowly took off her gorgeous clothes one by one.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Yuning's flawless body was revealed.

After Lan Ying finished helping Shen Yuning undress, the palace maids released a horn at the right time, and Lan Ying walked out.

Afterwards, Shen Yuning walked towards the Huaqing Pool with light lotus steps, while eight palace maids followed her with silk handkerchiefs in their hands to block out all the spring light.

By the Huaqing Pool, layers of gauze curtains dance lightly, like a dream.

Pink petals slowly fall, sprinkling all over the hot spring pool. They rise and fall with the gently rippling water, blending with the hot steam rising from the hot spring water, exuding beauty and romance.

Shen Yuning walked along the steps beside the pool and stepped into the water. The warm spring water instantly enveloped her whole body.

She didn't like the palace maids waiting by her side, so she dismissed all of them.

Feel the perfect temperature of the hot spring.

She was so comfortable that she closed her eyes involuntarily, immersed in the pleasant atmosphere.

Time passes quietly.

Quan Minghe hurried around the palace and finally finished handling the government affairs. He then rushed to Huaqing Palace without wasting a moment.

By the time he arrived, night had fallen.

At this moment, the palace was brightly lit with candles, and the bright candlelight illuminated the entire palace.

Shen Yuning stayed alone in the hot spring. She held up the pink petals with her slender fingers and let them slip through her fingers and fall back into the water.

There are a few crystal water droplets hanging on the white and slender neck, flickering in the candlelight, adding a bit of moving charm.

Quan Minghe stepped into the hall and saw the scene in front of him. His breathing became heavier and dark colors surged in his eyes.

He walked slowly, stretched out his hand to lift the layers of veil, and approached quietly from behind her.

Shen Yuning was immersed in the comfort of the hot spring and knew nothing about this.

Shen Yuning, leaning against the wall of the pool, suddenly felt a warm breath spreading from her shoulders to her neck.

The strange yet familiar feeling made her shrink.

I turned my head subconsciously.

In an instant, he met Kwon Myung-hyuk's pupils, which were as deep as the night, and his gaze was hot and deep.

However, Quan Minghe's gaze involuntarily moved downwards, landing on her vague ups and downs.

There was a hint of desire in his eyes that was hard to conceal.

Shen Yuning noticed where his gaze was going, her cheeks turned red, and she sank lower into the pool, trying to cover herself up.

"How did your majesty come so quickly?"

And shouldn't he be going to the Star Soup?

Quan Minghe's voice was a little hoarse, "I'll go in a moment."

He just couldn't help it and wanted to come over and get close to her.

After saying that, he lifted her chin and leaned in to kiss her.

Ever since Quan Minghe admitted his feelings for her, he seemed to feel a lot more relaxed.

In front of her, there is no need to maintain the dignity of an emperor all the time. He just wants to get along with her like an ordinary couple.

In the past, he disdained the so-called relationship between husband and wife, but ever since he brought her back from the Shen Mansion, the two of them had always been in a state of deep affection.

After finishing government affairs every day, I seem to have endless sweet words to say to her, and being with her is as sweet as honey.

Even when handling government affairs, her every smile and frown would come to my mind from time to time.

If Shen Yuning knew about the ups and downs of Quan Minghe's inner thoughts, perhaps she would just express a faint affirmation.

Well, it’s the honeymoon period, it’s normal to be obsessed with it.

After this stage, the novelty and emotional heat will naturally subside.

From pretending to be pregnant to having a miscarriage, and then taking a month to recuperate, until the incident where she jumped over the wall, Shen Yuning had been on Quan Minghe's mind for several months.

It made him feel her pain deeply, and then caused him to feel heartache and guilt.

So after returning from the Chen Mansion, it is natural to have some sweet time.

Give him a little sweetness.

Thinking of this, Shen Yuning took the initiative to put her hand on the back of his neck, tilted her head back, and responded to his kiss passionately.

The kiss of both of them became deeper and deeper, as if they wanted to merge each other into each other's bones and blood.

After a long time, they slowly separated, their faces flushed slightly, and it was unknown whether it was due to the hot steam from the hot spring, or whether they were both aroused by the desire in their hearts.

Kwon Myung Hyuk's Adam's apple rolled and he swallowed.

His voice was hoarse, with a hint of desire that had not yet faded, "I'm going to the Star Soup first, you come over later."

"Um."

Shen Yuning's eyes flickered and she nodded in agreement.