Chapter 79 Skills

"really?"

Concubine Xiang was overjoyed, as she hadn't seen the Emperor for a long time.

I came here today just to take this opportunity to talk to His Majesty, and I never thought I would be able to meet Him.

Now that Lin An said that, she was immediately moved.

"Is what the eunuch said true?" Xiang Guipin raised her voice, which suddenly became gentle from the strong tone just now.

He is the chief eunuch beside His Majesty. Unless there is something else, Concubine Xiang will not offend him easily.

Lin An bent over, shivered uncomfortably, and forced a stiff smile on his face.

After all, it is a voice that is deliberately forced out, which is different from the natural gentle voice.

But Concubine Xiang didn't understand, and every time she met His Majesty, she deliberately spoke in a slender voice.

No matter how good the original sound is, it seems much more deliberate. No wonder His Majesty is becoming less and less interested in visiting Concubine Xiang.

Lin An opened his eyes and looked at Concubine Xiang in front of him.

He has always been less favored towards Xiang Guipin than Shufei, and the difference in figure and appearance is even greater.

But what she likes most is to imitate the temper of Concubine Shu.

Some time ago, Concubine Shu broke into the Palace of Heavenly Purity, but His Majesty didn't even say a word of blame.

Concubine Xiang dares to follow suit and learn today.

It's just that he failed to stop Concubine Shu some time ago, and today Concubine Xiang has walked into trouble.

Thinking that His Majesty is in there with Miss Shen Fu...

Lin An raised his eyelids, took a step back, stretched out his hand and said behind him: "Your Majesty, please."

"Thank you, Eunuch Lin." Concubine Xiang immediately let go of the nanny's hand and walked forward impatiently.

Fearing that His Majesty and Shen Ronghua might be in there, Lin An deliberately dismissed his attendants.

There was no one around except for the Emperor's dragon chariot parked under a banyan tree. The shade of the tree was dense, and there was a lush forest behind it.

Concubine Xiang thought that it was fortunate that she had sharp eyes. She came here to try her luck, but she never expected that she would actually meet the Emperor.

She was excited, but she couldn't help but stop when she got closer.

The closer it got to this time, the more uneasy she felt, as she was clearly an old lady serving the Emperor.

But when she thought about seeing His Majesty later, Xiang Guipin couldn't help but feel excited...

Reaching out to adjust the hem of her clothes, Xiang Guipin looked at the dragon sedan before her, and stood at the door and said in a deliberately low voice: "I pay my respects to His Majesty."

Xiang Guipin's voice was soft and gentle, but it still scared the two people when it reached the dragon chariot.

Shen Fuben was still acting coquettishly towards His Majesty, but when she heard the voice, her outstretched hand trembled in fear.

If she heard correctly, the person standing outside was Concubine Xiang.

Concubine Xiang is from Changqiu Palace, and lives in the same palace as Shen Qing. Why would Concubine Xiang come here at this time?

Shen Fu couldn't figure it out, but she knew it probably wouldn't be a good thing.

Turning his head, his voice suddenly became smaller: "Your Highness, there is someone outside."

Her voice was soft and weak, different from the deliberately crying tone she had just had. When she turned to look at His Majesty, she looked timid and innocent.

Xiao Yu then reached out and patted her hand soothingly.

Concubine Xiang stood at the door of the dragon sedan chair and waited for a long time but heard no movement.

She was anxious, and seeing that His Majesty did not reply, she pinched her throat and coughed again: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

This time, Xiang Guipin's voice became much gentler. The sticky voice like water came from outside the dragon sedan chair, and it sounded even sweeter.

Xiao Yu's smiling eyes fell on Shen Fu, and after hearing it, he raised his gaze and looked towards the door.

As he stretched out his hand to hug Shen Fu, he looked towards the door in a happy mood: "What's the matter?"

Xiang Guipin was still feeling uneasy, but after hearing the voice of His Majesty, she was completely relieved.

Today, Your Majesty is so gentle...

Xiang Guipin felt tingling inside. She had never seen His Majesty be so gentle to her.

Concubine Xiang suppressed her thoughts and coughed while pinching her throat. Then she continued in a delicate voice, "I have something to report to Your Majesty."

Xiang Guipin's voice was as sweet as honey. Chen Fu couldn't help but roll her eyes quietly after hearing it.

She had heard Concubine Xiang's voice before, but it was not like this. It really is worthy of meeting His Majesty, it is so different.

Shen Fu sneered in her heart, shrinking towards the arms of the Emperor. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and Shen Fu blinked her eyes and pretended to be scared.

"Long live the Lord."

The beauty took the initiative to put herself in his arms, and Xiao Yu was naturally very pleased. Xiao Yu put his arm around Chen Fu's waist and patted her back gently with his palm.

He frowned and looked towards the door: "Why do you have to report at this time?"

His Majesty finally returned to himself.

“It’s Shen Ronghua from my concubine’s palace.” Xiang Guipin said hurriedly.

She stood at the door of the dragon sedan chair and felt numb at the heart when she heard the voice of His Majesty. She hadn't seen the Emperor for a long time, so naturally she wanted to talk more with him at this time.

"Chen Ronghua is not feeling well and has not eaten or drunk anything all day. I am worried about her and came to report this to Your Majesty."

Concubine Xiang felt upset when she thought of Shen Qingru's sickly appearance.

Shen Qingru is really too useless. At least it was of some use before, at least it allowed His Majesty to come and take a look at the Changqiu Palace.

Even if he didn't sleep with the emperor himself, at least it would save face for the Changqiu Palace.

But now...

When Xiang Guipin thought of this, she felt powerless. She knew that she was only pretty in appearance and it would be difficult to please the Emperor.

His Majesty is only kind to me because of the Third Prince.

But even if she had a prince, as long as the Emperor did not stay overnight, the rumors from the outside world would soon spread to Changqiu Palace.

Her position as the head of the palace was in jeopardy.

After all, the people in the harem still depend on the favor of His Majesty to survive.

But she has served His Majesty for so many years, but recently she has found it difficult to figure out His Majesty's thoughts.

He had been nice to Shen Qingru for no reason before, but suddenly he came to Changqiu Palace every day and favored her for a while.

But now, he stopped coming without any warning, as if he suddenly lost the interest. Not only did he not come, but he also ignored me.

When Concubine Xiang Guipin thought about what had happened in the past few days, she still had doubts in her heart.

But she checked for a long time, but couldn't find any movement at all.

Shen Qingru looked sick all day long, as if she was about to die.

Concubine Xiang was hoping that Shen Qingru would go to see the King of Hell as soon as possible.

At the same time, he was concerned about his own face.

She had no choice but to use Shen Qingru as an excuse to go to His Majesty: "I feel really sorry for you. You haven't eaten or drunk anything all day. You are almost exhausted."

"Even if Sister Shen did something wrong, please forgive me, Your Majesty. I really can't bear to see a living person like Sister Shen fall into depravity."

Concubine Xiang was speaking well of Shen Qingru, and the two of them had different expressions in the dragon sedan.

His Majesty kept his hands on Shen Fu's waist from beginning to end, and his fingertips with thin calluses gently stroked her slender waist, full of leisure.

Chen Fu was feeling very upset.

She was already tired last night, and not only did she have to get up early this morning to pay her respects, but she was also blocked on the road by the Emperor.

Now my legs hurt and my waist is sore.

His Majesty felt very comfortable. His palm fell on her waist and as he touched her, he was probably about to reach into her clothes.

Shen Fuke definitely didn't want to serve here anymore.

The fingertips with thin calluses were about to move up along the waist. When Chen Fu thought of last night, she felt a soreness between her legs.

She lowered her eyes and looked at His Majesty's nonchalant expression. Chen Fu was panicking, but she saw His Majesty suddenly raise his eyes.

The half-smile fell on Shen Fu's face. His Majesty glanced at the door and asked softly, "What do you think?"

What does she think?

Naturally, Shen Fu wished Shen Qingru would die!

Even if Shen Qingru died a hundred times, it would not be able to offset the resentment in her heart about what happened in her past life.

But when the words came to her mouth, Shen Fu looked at the Emperor's dark eyes, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat.

His Majesty's question was not unintentional.

Concubine Xiang had been staying in the dragon sedan for some time. If His Majesty didn't want to listen, he could just ask Concubine Xiang to leave.

Concubine Kexiang kept muttering at the door for a whole cup of tea, but the Emperor did not say a word about asking her to leave.

Even though Concubine Xiang has the third prince, I'm afraid His Majesty won't be so patient if she interferes in the affairs of the harem.

Unless... His Majesty let her hear it on purpose.

Chen Fu's heart skipped a beat. After figuring out the whole story, she immediately reached out and hooked the Emperor's sleeve.

"Your Highness..." She seemed afraid that Concubine Xiang at the door would hear her. Shen Fu held her breath, her voice so small that it sounded like only a breath.

Xiao Yu lowered his eyes and looked at his hand on the dragon robe.

He found that Shen Fu was particularly bold, and that hand was either on his body or grabbing his sleeve.

It was as if he was never afraid of me. There were not many people in the entire harem who dared to do this.

He frowned, and a slight feeling of displeasure arose in his heart, but when he looked at the slender and delicate fingertips on the black dragon robe, he finally suppressed the subtle feeling of displeasure in his heart.

"What's wrong?" He raised his head, looked at the expression on Shen Fu's face, and asked deliberately.

"What do you want me to do?"

Chen Fu faced His Majesty, and the expression on her face was clearly visible under His Majesty's eyes.

At the door, Concubine Xiang was talking about every detail of Shen Qingru word by word, begging for mercy and acting pitiful in a very pitiful way.

As Shen Qingru's sister, if Shen Fu did not express her feelings at this time, it would be too heartless.

This is the most taboo thing in the harem.

It's not that His Majesty is cold-hearted, but he can't bear to see the person next to him be heartless and ungrateful.

Therefore, Chen Fu knew that Xiang Guipin did not come here to complain today, but was probably a test from His Majesty.

Shen, who had figured it out, came up with a solution instantly. She reached out and grasped the palm of His Majesty, pretending to be embarrassed.

"Long live...Long live..." Shen Fu's voice was soft and small.

Afraid that Xiang Guipin outside might hear it, she wanted to lie down next to His Majesty's ear.

"Speak nicely!" Seeing that she was about to come closer, Xiao Yu immediately stretched out two fingers, pinched her jaw and pushed her face away.

Shen Fu almost forgot that her face was covered in ink, but seeing the Emperor's disgusted look, she still felt a little unhappy.

He is His Majesty.

The Supreme Emperor is the master of the world.

Chen Fu repeated this several times in her mind before continuing, "Xiang Guipin... Xiang Guipin said she..."

Concubine Xiang at the door was so upset that she was crying.

A trace of disgust flashed in Shen Fu's eyes, but she raised her eyes and said to His Majesty: "Do you want to go... to take a look?"

Shen Fu's voice became lower and lower, until it was almost inaudible.

Xiao Yu leaned against the rosewood chair back, and stretched out one hand to gently embrace Chen Fu's waist.

Caressing his palms leisurely on the collar, Xiao Yu asked calmly, "Do you really want me to go?"

Of course she doesn't want to!

Shen Qingru had already done something to hurt her. At this moment, she could neither ignore it nor be too kind.

Forgiving someone easily always seems fake, or it makes her seem too soft and easy to bully.

Chen Fu now has to strike a balance.

With her eyes lowered, Shen Fu let the entanglement and complexity of emotions in her eyes show vividly. The complexity of her expression was all under the eyes of His Majesty.

"I don't want to..." Chen Fu said to His Majesty: "I...I don't want His Majesty to go."

I'm afraid Xiao Yu didn't expect her to respond like this!

His eyebrows raised and a hint of surprise flashed clearly in his eyes. There were so many women in the harem, but very few dared to tell him the truth.

He dared to bet that if he asked anyone this question today, no matter what they thought in their heart.

I'm afraid she would pretend to be virtuous and magnanimous, and would say that she wanted him to go and see it.

Only Shen Fu...

"You really don't want to?" Xiao Yu lowered his eyes, and his ink-black eyes stared firmly into Chen Fu's eyes.

It seemed as if he didn't want to miss any movement in Shen Fu's eyes.

"I really don't want to." Chen Fu knew that he was being tested again today.

Shen Qingru and she are both from the Shen family, so His Majesty still doesn't trust them a little.

Thinking of this, Shen Fu felt even more that she couldn't let the cat out of the bag: "I...I don't want His Majesty to go there."

Shen Fu looked at His Majesty eagerly, with a hint of pleading in her eyes.

Although she had a pretty face, she couldn't stand the ink all over her face. Xiao Yu turned his head, a smile flashing in his cold eyes.

Then he turned around and asked again: "Why?"

"Isn't she your elder sister?" The slender fingertips fell on Shen Fu's waist, and the Emperor raised his hand and gently untied Shen Fu's belt.

While asking casually: "Why didn't she let me go over when she was sick?"

"Princess..." The belt slipped off her body, and the thin robe became loose in an instant.

The bellyband with a water-red pattern of fish playing on lotus leaves was faintly visible through the gauze.

Chen Fu raised her hand to grasp it, but she didn't dare to, so she lowered her head to reveal the red tips of her ears: "She...she is not good to me, Chen Fu doesn't want His Majesty to go there."

Shen Fu said this in a childish way.

But the figure that was barely visible beneath the outer robe was attractive enough.

Xiao Yu chuckled and leaned back: "It's okay if you don't want me to go."

"Really?" Shen Fu's eyes widened and glowed.

His Majesty smiled as he looked at her. His calloused fingertips landed on Shen Fu's flat belly and circled it gently: "That depends on your ability..."