Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Palace Maid Seventy-One Days

Shen Qing has always been a light sleeper. After sleeping with Ji Chen, she would wake up twice every morning. One was at the beginning of the morning hour, when Ji Chen got up. As an emperor, he had impeccable self-discipline, so she would usually roll out of Ji Chen's arms, turn over and continue sleeping.

She would wait until the morning, when she had finally gotten enough sleep, before getting up and having dinner with Ji Chen.

So when a pair of eyes fell on Shen Qing's face and scanned it over and over again, she woke up naturally.

But she was still sleepy, blinking her eyes which could not open. With the help of a candle light left in the hall, she recognized that it was Ji Chen, and she confidently opened her arms and wrapped them around Ji Chen's waist.

She muttered, "Why are you back?"

Ji Chen placed his hands on the long black hair that spread down Shen Qing's back as she stood up, recalling the scene he had just seen.

The bracelet he gave her before he left was being held in Shen Qing's hand with great care. She was sleeping on her side, her back slightly arched, her long black hair cascading down her back.

Her face was facing the bracelet, and with a slight movement of her nose, it seemed that she could touch the jade beads.

Just by seeing her attachment when she sleeps, I can imagine her look of missing someone when she looks at the things before going to sleep.

He had thought she would sleep soundly.

Ji Chen's heart was subtly stirred.

It's hard to explain.

But what is certain is that there is a secret joy in the heart.

So even though Shen Qing's words might not sound so pleasant, Ji Chen also explained in a good-tempered manner: "It's late, it's the beginning of the Mao hour, and it's the time for me to attend the morning court in the palace."

Shen Qing didn't say anything, and didn't even listen to Ji Chen.

She held him like this for a while before she came to her senses. Ji Chen had just come back from outside, and he was cold. She felt cold and uncomfortable, so she let go.

The bracelet, which was originally hanging on her hand, fell on her body when she stood up to hug Ji Chen, and was naturally exposed.

Shen Qing lowered his head to take a look, then slowly picked up the bracelet and placed it on the log table without any reluctance.

Ji Chen asked her: "Don't you like it?"

Shen Qing shook his head, raised his head, and said as a matter of course: "Your Majesty is back."

Seeing things reminds us of people. Since the person has already left, no matter how valuable the item is, there is nothing to be nostalgic about.

What matters is the person in front of you.

Ji Chen was pleased by her and patted her back gently: "It was me who woke you up, go back to sleep for a while."

He saw that Shen Qing was drowsy and confused.

Shen Qing did not ask him about his relationship with the Queen. He made room for Ji Chen and went inside. After lying down for a while, his breathing became calm and he fell asleep again in a daze.

She is a light sleeper, but falls asleep quickly.

At that time, in Shuifangyanxiu, the concubines had already sat down in the house one after another, ready to pay their respects to the queen.

Compared with the dullness of the previous few days, the atmosphere of the concubines paying their respects today had returned to a happy one.

The Emperor came to the Queen's place as usual yesterday. To them, this was a clear signal that the Emperor would soon make his move!

The concubines looked quietly at other people, wondering who would be the lucky one.

Concubine Yu lowered her eyes, feeling relieved, and couldn't help but sigh. It seemed that the emperor kept Shen Qing by his side these days just because he was attracted by Shen Qing's beauty. When Concubine Yan entered the palace, she also caught the emperor's eye with her stunning beauty, which also aroused her fear.

Now it seems that Shen Qing may be the next Concubine Yan.

The novelty will eventually wear off. Concubine Yan was superior to her at the beginning, but now her favor has been reduced.

Yupin originally thought that the emperor and Shen Qing were in love, and might have deliberately forgotten that they needed to come to the queen's palace yesterday, but the emperor did not do so. He still came according to the rules and stayed all night before leaving.

What does this mean? It means that the emperor has a sense of propriety and has not completely indulged in the land of tenderness.

In this case, there is a possibility of dispute over the Emperor's favor.

Yupin couldn't help but shake her head and chuckled. She was so afraid of a palace maid? She actually believed that Shen Qing would favor her alone. Even Concubine Yan didn't do that...

At this time, Concubine Yan was sitting steadily, waiting to hear a voice: "The Queen is here——"

She immediately stood up and saluted with everyone else. After the Queen said "no thanks", she took the opportunity to steal a glance at the Queen while standing up.

The queen had a thin layer of powder on her face to cover the faint dark circles under her eyes. Her expression was as calm as ever, and she even had a hint of a smile on her face, which showed that she was in a good mood.

However, Concubine Yan felt something was wrong.

She likes to look at people's eyes, as people's eyes cannot be disguised, just like when someone is lying, they like to lower their eyes, because the eyes are the easiest place to find flaws.

The Queen's eyes were not what they should have after sleeping with someone. The women in the palace took sleeping with someone very seriously, and would always show some of their feelings after sleeping with someone.

The Queen was happy, more like the Emperor had come and she was glad, rather than any deeper joy.

Concubine Yan guessed that maybe Shen Qing had pestered the emperor too much, so the emperor had no energy left and went to bed early with the queen.

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was the truth.

Concubine Yan became even more wary of Shen Qing. It was not easy to deal with a shameless person who was clinging to the emperor.

The concubines in the palace are all ladies from noble families, and no one would resort to such shameful means.

As for her, since she was already charming, she couldn't spend any more time on the bed, otherwise how would the emperor think of her? However, she kept the emperor hanging in such an ignorant way, and the effect was better than that of ordinary concubines.

Concubine Yan looked at the concubine who relaxed too early, and a bit of pity appeared in her eyes.

Sure enough, after a few days, the emperor still did not start flipping the cards.

Shen Qing, who was speculated by Concubine Yan as the one who actively pestered the emperor, is now being forced to practice by Ji Chen, because this guy said in a high-sounding manner that because her birthday was approaching and he had not done what he promised her, he naturally had to strike while the iron was hot and accumulate experience.

He is lying!

Shen Qing was furious. Ji Chen could have been gentler towards her, but he would reveal a flaw every time.

Where does he get so much energy?

On the night before his birthday, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and an inconspicuous carriage stopped in front of the palace.

When Ji Chen asked Shen Qing if he wanted to go out, Shen Qing naturally nodded repeatedly with anticipation in his eyes.

It would be great to be able to go out of the summer resort for fun!

After the carriage left the summer resort and went up the hillside for about an hour, Shen Qing finally realized something was wrong.

Why is it getting more and more desolate?

When the carriage stopped, Ji Chen took Shen Qing's hand and got off, and a long mountain road came into view.

Shen Qing was frightened by the night wind and looked at Ji Chen.

Ji Chen had already taken out the cloak and put it on her.

He looked at Shen Qing gently: "Let's go."

Shen Qing had no choice but to keep up. Fortunately, Ji Chen took care of her steps and didn't walk fast.

She was confused in her heart, but as she walked higher and higher and looked back to see the roads she had walked and the scenery she had seen, Shen Qing realized why Ji Chen brought her here.

He actually took her hiking the day before her birthday!

Night climbing!

"Your Majesty, what are we going to do?"

Ji Chen turned around and looked at her. The torches held by the accompanying guards made the tenderness in his eyes even more detailed: "Let's go to the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise."

"If you are tired, I can carry you on my back."

Shen Qing shook his head: "I can walk."

She had been exercising for so many days and was no longer the person who would be out of breath after running a few steps, not to mention that Ji Chen had taken special care of her pace.

There is no reason why you can't walk on this small mountain road.

After climbing to the top of the mountain after going through untold hardships, Shen Qing put down the stick he had found and narrowly avoided collapsing.

She is the one who is willing to suffer in order to save face.

Just to be able to walk, she climbed up by herself.

Shen Qing himself was surprised.

But at the same time, looking at the misty sea of ​​clouds in front of me, a strong sense of pride arises spontaneously.

Ji Chen calculated the time just right. Not long after they came up, a ray of orange light broke through the originally dark sky.

There were lush green pine trees leaning against the top of the mountain. Shen Qing almost ignored Ji Chen beside him and just stared at him intently.

The dawn light parted the clouds, the sky was full of colorful rays of light, and the sun rose slowly from the ground, shining brightly and majestically.

Watching this scene intently, all the fatigue was eliminated at this moment.

As the sky brightened, Shen Qing reluctantly withdrew his gaze and looked at Ji Chen, saying sincerely: "This is the best birthday I have ever had."

Ji Chen knew that Shen Qing would like these, just as she liked riding and archery. Even though her legs would be sore from the rubbing and the sun would make her uncomfortable, she still liked them.

I often use these to kill time.

He didn't understand how she, who looked so quiet, could like these things.

But that didn't stop him from planning this surprise.

He was prepared for the possibility that Shen Qing would say she was tired on the way, would complain to him in a coquettish manner, and would shake his arm to ask him to help her, but Shen Qing did none of these, not a single complaint. Even when she was extremely tired, she just pulled his hand and asked him to help her.

He couldn't bear it anymore and found a wooden stick for Shen Qing to lean on.

Shen Qing was watching the sunrise seriously, but he didn't know that he was also looking at her. He saw the light in her eyes as bright as the sun, and he knew that she was satisfied.

Seeing Shen Qing looking at him, Ji Chen opened his arms, his eyes shining with a smile.

Shen Qing looked at Ji Chen's handsome face, and said in his heart that he was right several times. He threw himself into Ji Chen's arms and murmured, "Your Majesty, you are too kind."

Ji Chen touched Shen Qing's head.

He is the emperor. Isn't it easy for him to be nice to anyone he wants?

I don't know who started it first, but after just a glance, they started kissing each other as if no one was around.

Unlike before, this time Ji Chen was gentle, yet in complete control.

Shen Qing's eyes flickered, and she could only enjoy it passively. Her breathing became disordered by the light and gentle kiss, her cheeks flushed, and her body softened into Ji Chen's arms.

But, it tastes good.

On the way back to the Summer Resort, Shen Qing was still immersed in excitement. He looked at Ji Chen with a smile, and when he was happy, he held his face and kissed him.

It was not until he returned to the bedroom that Shen Qing felt tired.

I wish I could fall into a deep sleep right away and sleep till the sun goes down.

Ji Chen coaxed her: "Go to sleep when you are tired, and eat longevity noodles when you wake up."

After hearing what he said, Shen Qing nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice, but after a moment, he could no longer open his eyes.

But she still insisted: "Today I want His Majesty to stay with me all the time."

Ji Chen liked her pushing for more, but he wanted her to be bolder. Some words lingered in his mind, but he never said them out loud.

"I will."