Chapter 10 Then I'll Wait Here

Zhang Chengyan's ears are so calloused from hearing the same words over and over again.

If it weren't for the Queen Mother having the support of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion, he would have been unwilling to bear it.

Since he is the emperor and the world belongs to him, how could he allow a woman to interfere?

Even if this person is his biological mother, it won’t work!

Zhang Chengyan was intelligent since childhood and was later sent by the late emperor to be raised by the then queen.

If the Queen had not suffered from a serious illness and passed away early, the position of Queen Mother would never have come to her, who was only a virtuous concubine at the time.

Zhang Chengyan's expression was cold and his tone was impatient. "Mother, there is no need to say more. I have to deal with state affairs during the day and go to the harem at night. How can my body bear it? From today on, I will not set foot in the harem again within seven days. That's it."

The Queen Mother had nothing to say. Even if she was dissatisfied, she could not be too harsh when it came to the health of the Emperor.

She softened her tone, "Your Majesty, I am also thinking about the heir. It's only a few months away from what the Imperial Observatory said. How can I not be anxious?"

Zhang Chengyan didn't want to say more. "Mother, if it's just for this matter, then I will leave first. There are still many memorials to be dealt with. Now the southern border is ready to make a move and the war is about to start. The rise and fall of Darong is the top priority. Otherwise, if the country is destroyed and the family is ruined, what's the point of having a dragon heir?"

He turned and left, inadvertently glancing at Bai Wutong in the corner.

She half-hid her petite body in the shadow of the gauze curtain, her head almost drooping to her chest.

Seeing her cute appearance, Zhang Chengyan's mood instantly improved a lot.

After he left, the Queen Mother called the nanny over. Just as she was about to speak, she noticed that Bai Wutong was still there and shouted, "What are you still doing here? Get out!"

"Yes, I will take my leave."

Bai Wutong quickly left the palace and walked to the corridor. He heaved a sigh of relief and patted his chest with his hands. "I was really scared. It turns out that being an emperor is so hard. I thought he must be surrounded by beauties and his life must be very comfortable..."

The ambergris suddenly becomes strong.

Her body felt lighter, and a pair of large hands from behind picked her up by the waist. The two figures quickly disappeared behind the rockery.

"who!"

"It's me."

“Your Majesty!”

Zhang Chengyan put his hand on Bai Wutong's slender waist and turned her around. "How can someone's waist be so thin that I can hold it in one hand?"

Bai Wutong's pretty face flushed, even the tips of her ears were stained pink. She leaned against the cold and hard stone wall of the rockery, her voice trembling, her eyelashes fluttering, "Your Majesty, my waist is not good. Lady Gao's waist is beautiful."

Zhang Chengyan pinched her chin, "Who said that? I don't think so."

His eyes fell on Bai Wutong's lips, and his slightly rough fingers stroked them, "You don't have lip balm?"

"I grew up in a Taoist temple and am not used to using those things. Your Majesty, please let me go."

Zhang Chengyan stared at her eyebrows and eyes, "She is naturally beautiful, and her lips are like red cinnabar."

"Your Majesty!" Bai Wutong was so embarrassed that she had nowhere to hide. Her tone unconsciously carried a hint of coquettishness. "Please let go and stop teasing me."

Looking at the small lips opening and closing, Zhang Chengyan could no longer endure it and lowered his head.

He is the emperor, he can have whatever he wants.

A soft touch came.

Bai Wutong stood there in a daze.

Zhang Chengyan raised his hand and pinched her chin, going deeper and deeper.

Bai Wutong could only hold on to his collar tightly and endure it passively.

"Your Majesty?" Eunuch Wang's anxious voice came. How come the Emperor got lost without anyone noticing?

“Mmmmm——” Bai Wutong struggled.

After a long while, Zhang Chengyan finally let her go. "Wang Decai, stand there and wait for me."

Wang Decai immediately stood still.

"What are you afraid of? You are my woman." Zhang Chengyan looked at Bai Wutong's swollen lips with a sad expression, "How can you be so delicate? You are so swollen after just a kiss."

Bai Wutong's almond eyes were moist, "Your Majesty, please leave quickly, otherwise the eunuch will be anxious soon."

"You ran away before, and now you're trying to drive me away. What? Don't you like me?"

She wanted to explain anxiously, but she pursed her lips and didn't know what to say, "How could I dislike the emperor? It's just... I'm not worthy of you."

Zhang Chengyan was amused by her appearance, "Why are you unworthy? I think you are good, so you are good. You just heard that I will not enter the harem for seven days. After seven days, I will turn over your card, wait for you."

He is the emperor, and once he has spoken, he cannot take it back. Otherwise, he will turn over her card tonight.

After saying that, Zhang Chengyan walked out of the rockery.

Wang Decai glanced at the rockery cautiously and only saw a white skirt.

The rockery here is very narrow, and none of the concubines in the harem can hide inside without showing their heads, except for the only exception, Lady Bai.

When the footsteps disappeared, Bai Wutong walked out of the rockery.

She took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of her mouth, straightened her clothes, and turned to look at Chan'er in the grass.

The other party lowered his head, obviously unable to believe what he saw.

The Queen actually had sex with the Emperor in broad daylight...

"Watch your mouth and come back with me."

…

Tianxiang Garden - one of the palaces for concubines, is right next to Lanxin Pavilion.

Wen Chuyun lived in the main hall here, while another beautiful lady, Xu Yao, lived in the side hall.

The two were chatting together at this time.

Wen Chuyun put down the sunflower seeds and said, "It's better not to eat too much of this, so as not to get angry."

Xu Yao put it down immediately and smiled flatteringly, "Sister Wen is right, then I won't eat it."

A palace maid came in from outside the door, went straight to Wen Chuyun and whispered a few words.

Wen Chuyun's expression remained unchanged, but his tone was gentle, but he ordered her to leave, "Sister Xu, it's getting late, you should go back and rest early."

"Yes, Sister Wen, I will leave first then."

Xu Yao gave a half-bow and then left.

The yard was silent.

The maid lowered her head and remained silent.

Wen Chuyun's delicate face was cold, and there was no warmth in his eyes. "I had long guessed that the emperor would definitely be interested in the unique Bai Wutong, but I didn't expect that the two of them had actually met several times at the Queen Mother's place."

She stood up, and the maid immediately stepped forward to support her, "Don't be angry, Madam. Bai Wutong is so thin that even if the emperor really looked at her a few more times, she would not be able to conceive a heir."

It is almost unanimous in the entire Darong Kingdom that only women with plump figures can get pregnant.

Wen Chuyun shook his head, "You don't understand. The most feared thing in this world is difference. What if the emperor really changes his personality and likes Bai Wutong? How can I deal with it? So she must not stay! Let's go, take the jacquard satin and go to Lanxin Pavilion."

It was very quiet in Lanxin Pavilion.

Wen Chuyun had a gentle smile on his face. He glanced at the main hall and went straight to the side hall.

Lian Xin didn't expect that there would be an outsider visiting her place, so she hurried forward and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"No need to be so polite. Is Wutong here?"

"The Queen has gone to the female doctor and is not here for the time being. She will not be back until after sunset. I wonder what the Queen wants to do?"

"Nothing much, I just came to see Wutong. Since she's not here, I'll just wait here."

Lianxin looked up at the sky. It was not long before sunset, so she didn't say much. She served tea and waited quietly by the side.

After an unknown amount of time, there was finally movement outside.

Wen Chuyun stood up and looked. Bai Wutong was wearing a moon-colored dress, looking as graceful as a fairy. There was a pink sachet hanging around her waist, which was the one he had given her.

Her expression softened instantly, and her eyes warmed up. She took a few quick steps and greeted Bai Wutong, "Sister Wutong, I've been busy with worldly affairs these days and haven't come over. You won't blame me, will you?"

"Of course not." Bai Wutong saluted with her, "Sister Wen, what brings you here this time?"

"Can't you come if you're fine?" Wen Chuyun pretended to be angry, then smiled. "I specially asked someone to bring some jacquard satin. It's a gift from the emperor. It's perfect for making close-fitting clothes. I brought it to you because of your delicate skin."

Bai Wutong forced a smile and said, "Since it is a gift from the Emperor, I can't accept it. Sister Wen, you should take it back."

"Sister Wutong, have you forgotten what I said? Don't underestimate yourself. The emperor will let you sleep with him sooner or later. This jacquard satin may bring you good luck."

Bai Wutong finally accepted it and smiled as he sent Wen Chuyun out of Lanxin Pavilion.

Not long after walking out, Wen Chuyun turned around and saw only the closed palace door.

"Cuiwei, walk around outside Lanxin Pavilion tomorrow. If you run into Gao Jingwan's maid, tell her subtly that Bai Wutong met the emperor at the Queen Mother's place. Do you understand?"

She doesn't have to do this little thing herself.

Gao Jingwan is domineering and brainless, so it’s perfect to have her.

"Yes, I understand."

Wen Chuyun narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, "I knew earlier that human relationships are thinner than paper..."