In the end, even the slightest bit of interest vanished completely.

Emperor Xian of Wei, with a stern face, ordered that Consort Xin be sent back.

She instructed Eunuch Li, "Be careful these next few days. If you are indeed pregnant, be sure to tell me immediately!"

He wasn't particularly interested in women, but he really wanted a son, especially since he had been on the throne for twelve years and only had one princess. The court had heard countless remonstrances about this.

Some ministers even recklessly advised him to adopt an outstanding descendant from the imperial clan as the crown prince to stabilize the country.

What a joke! Why should he hand over the empire he worked so hard to build?

Don't be fooled by his brothers and uncles; they may seem relaxed and unassuming, but they have more ideas than anyone else.

They wished he would die without an heir so they could have a chance to inherit his empire.

They're just a pack of shameless, hungry wolves!

It was getting dark, and Emperor Xian of Wei ordered Eunuch Li to light more candles so he could continue reviewing memorials.

But as soon as I finished approving the first book, the face behind the veil from that afternoon involuntarily appeared before my eyes.

Her cheeks were rosy and her skin was fair. Her small face, no bigger than a palm, was as clear as jade, and her lips were as red as cherries that had just ripened on a tree.

It's inexplicably alluring.

"Li Luhai!" Emperor Xian of Wei shouted in a loud voice.

The eunuch pushed open the door and entered. "This old servant is here. What are Your Majesty's orders?"

"Go and see what Consort Yuan is doing."

"Huh?" Eunuch Li was quite surprised. Why did the Emperor suddenly remember Consort Yuan?

In the afternoon, the Emperor followed Consort Xin without a second thought. Two or three hours passed without him asking Consort Yuan a single question. Eunuch Li thought that the Emperor had long forgotten about Consort Yuan, just like before.

After all, the emperor's preferences were unpredictable, and even he, as the emperor's personal attendant, was not sure what the emperor would like.

This is also one of the emperor's techniques; he cannot let people know clearly what he likes.

Emperor Xian of Wei glanced at Eunuch Li. "What, is there a problem?"

The old servant hurriedly and respectfully stepped back and walked out, saying, "This old servant has no, this old servant will go right away."

Not long after, her father-in-law returned, his expression somewhat strange.

Emperor Xian of Wei raised his head, his expression aloof and cold, and gave a soft snort through his nose, "How is it?"

Is there something wrong with your expression?

"Your Majesty, Consort Yuan has been painting ever since she returned, and she has already painted seven or eight portraits of Your Majesty."

Emperor Xian of Wei, "..."

Do you love him that much?

For some reason, Emperor Xian of Wei felt like laughing, but he held his tongue and didn't.

Only then did they notice that there was something in Grandpa Li's hand.

What are you holding in your hand?

"This old servant managed to obtain a few paintings by Consort Yuan. Would Your Majesty like to take a look?"

After speaking, Emperor Xian of Wei lowered his eyes and remained silent, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

Just when the eunuch thought Emperor Xian of Wei was refusing to watch, he spoke again, "Bring it here."

The eunuch respectfully presented it to the eunuch.

Emperor Xian of Wei took it and unfolded it, and immediately noticed that it was a newly painted painting.

He is wearing today's royal blue and gold dragon robe in the painting. There are about four or five angles. One of them seems to be painted badly and has been modified.

They probably didn't know that the painting would be presented to the emperor.

Moreover, compared to the paintings on the kites, these paintings are significantly more exquisite and delicate, clearly outlining his facial features with each stroke, capturing both his spirit and form, as if he had stepped out of the painting.

It would be impossible to capture such accuracy if one were not deeply in love with him.

Emperor Xian of Wei was filled with complex emotions in an instant.

This love is so pure!

But he didn't actually have much affection for Lu Xueyuan. Of course, that was the Lu Xueyuan of the past, not the Lu Xueyuan of today.

He had to admit that Lu Xueyuan's weight loss greatly shocked him.

He could no longer find any trace of her former self in her; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she had undergone a complete transformation.

"How many times have I favored her?" Emperor Xian of Wei asked unconsciously as he looked at the paintings.

The eunuch was taken aback for a moment, then smiled faintly, "You've done it twice, Your Majesty."

"Is there another time?" Emperor Wei Xian was unaware that his tone already implied anticipation.

He wouldn't admit that he was seduced by beauty, but rather he would convince himself that everyone only gets three chances; whether it's one more or one less, he would feel uncomfortable.

The eunuch nodded. "Your Majesty, shall we set up the Chaoxia Palace tonight?"

The Emperor is too calm. With Consort Yuan so deeply in love with him and thinking of him all the time, how can he still hold back?

Li Gonggong thought to himself, if there were someone who thought of him all the time, drew his every expression and gesture on paper, looked at it every day, and sincerely prayed for his well-being, then he would definitely spoil that person to the extreme.

Alas... it's a pity he was a eunuch, and no one loved him like Consort Yuan did.

"It's too late today, I won't go."

As expected, the emperor remained unfazed.

Not only that, he instructed Eunuch Li to investigate whether Chu Yuan was truly skilled in painting.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Go to the Imperial Observatory and have them calculate an auspicious day and time for me to share a room with Consort Yuan."

Even at a time like this, they still can't forget to consult divination and fortune telling.

Both Li and her father-in-law deeply admired her.

Soon after, the Imperial Observatory delivered the results, stating that Chu Yuan was currently afflicted with bloodshed and should not engage in sexual relations.

When Eunuch Li saw this, he was shocked. "Your Majesty, Consort Yuan is on her period."

Emperor Xian of Wei was suddenly filled with disappointment, which was quite obvious.

But there was nothing they could do.

From that moment on, a small hook appeared in his heart, and he would often think of Chu Yuan's beauty, her face half-hidden behind her pipa, and her upright figure.

Finally, unable to suppress this unbearable desire, he decided to set up the Chaoxia Palace.

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