Chapter 99 Chapter 99 Concubine Shu's Twelfth Day

After hearing what the Queen said, Shen Qing looked at her, filled with gratitude, and finally burst into laughter, with intimacy and dependence in her eyes.

She knew the queen's character and knew she would agree.

In the final analysis, it was because the Queen still had feelings for her that she would be soft-hearted towards her.

The Queen secretly avoided Shen Qing's gaze, lowered her eyes slightly to look at Koudan, with no emotion on her face. She would indeed help Shen Qing deal with Concubine De, and would not hurt her for the time being, but she would not protect her with all her heart.

But since Concubine Shu is pregnant, I guess she doesn't need to protect her as the Emperor is there for her.

Shen Qing stayed with the Queen for quite a while before leaving Kunning Palace.

After returning to Chengqian Palace, she went to the small kitchen and stewed the soup herself. Since it took a long time to cook the soup, she asked the cook to watch over her while she went to take a shower and change her clothes.

The weather was getting warmer. Although she was still wearing three layers of clothes, the material was as thin as a cicada's wing and as light as clouds. Not only did she not feel hot when wearing it, but her sleeves fluttered and she felt especially light.

After the palace maid opened the dressing box, she sat in front of the bronze mirror. Shen Qing glanced at her rosy face in the mirror and asked someone to put on some light makeup to cover up the pink on her cheeks.

It's already May, and the heat is biting. It's the time when one feels irritated. If she still looks so good and gets some sweat on her forehead, she herself would feel irritated, let alone Ji Chen.

Even though Ji Chen already liked her very much, she still paid attention to these small details from time to time, because there was no need to lose his favor in these aspects.

After everything was ready, Shen Qing was satisfied. She felt that she was indeed destined to be a favorite concubine, and couldn't help feeling a little proud. She had the soup rinsed with cold water and put it into a food box filled with ice cubes. She prepared porcelain bowls and spoons, and asked the palace maid to take them with her to the Ganqing Palace.

Shen Qing did not inform them in advance, but when they entered the Qianqing Palace, Wang Ding had already heard the news and walked out quickly.

Wang Ding said, "Madam Shufei, the emperor is reviewing memorials. Please go in and wait for a moment. I will go and report to the emperor."

Shen Qing said hello, and before he could move, he saw Qian Ji coming over.

He said, "Madam Shufei, the emperor invites you in."

Shen Qing asked uncertainly: "The emperor is reviewing memorials. Will entering now disturb the emperor?"

Qian Ji smiled and said, "It's okay. The emperor is reading the greeting letter. The emperor said it's nothing important and asked me to invite you in quickly."

Shen Qing was right. It would be noon in half an hour. Usually, Ji Chen would have finished dealing with most of the important government affairs by this time, otherwise she would not have come to look for him at this time.

Then he went straight to Ji Chen.

Her palace maid handed the soup to the eunuchs from the Qianqing Palace.

The eunuch skillfully checked it and made sure it was alright before placing it on the table.

At this time, Shen Qing was already telling Ji Chen with a smile what she had done in the morning, saying how much thought she had put into it, and begging Ji Chen to finish the soup.

Ji Chen was dazzled by Shen Qing's beautiful appearance. When he saw her bright eyes, thin waist and black hair, standing in front of him, he was delighted. He just heard her say:

"I have burned my hands red from stewing soup for Your Majesty. Your Majesty must drink more."

Shen Qing stretched out his burned right hand and waved it in front of Ji Chen.

Ji Chen quickly grabbed her hand and saw a glaring red mark on the tip of her index finger. He immediately asked Qian Ji to get the ointment.

With her hand held, Shen Qing and Ji Chen naturally closed the distance. She hurriedly said, "I have already washed it with cold water. It's nothing serious."

Qian Ji brought the ointment, and Ji Chen carefully applied it to her: "Next time, just let the palace maids do this kind of thing. Why do you have to do it yourself?"

He would also feel very comfortable commanding the palace servants.

The other concubines all did this, they just watched from the side for a while and could even say they did it without doing anything themselves. Ji Chen also thought there was nothing wrong with this.

Perhaps Shen Qing was the only one who really experienced it all from beginning to end, otherwise he wouldn't have described it in such detail.

Shen Qing looked sincere: "I want to cook for Your Majesty. Your Majesty, don't worry that the soup will taste bad. I made soup before and asked Bai Tao and Bai Ying to try it. They both thought it tasted good."

Ji Chen: "I am not the first person to taste my beloved concubine's cooking."

It sounds like he is a little jealous of the two palace maids around Shen Qing, but the palace maids were given by him, and Shen Qing valued them, which meant that he was devoted to him... He couldn't help but feel honey flowing in his heart.

"But the soup that I stew for Your Majesty is different from all the previous ones. You will know when you try it." Shen Qing's tone was slightly lowered, and her voice was restrained. Her originally sincere eyes turned into enthusiasm, with a subtle hook at the same time.

Her eyes are seductive and her gaze is gentle.

Ji Chen, who was holding Shen Qing's hand, immediately felt warm in his heart. Without thinking about the meaning of Shen Qing's words, he leaned forward and kissed the corner of her lips.

With a soothing meaning.

"Let's go to the bedroom later." It was impossible for Ji Chen not to be attracted to Shen Qing, who had dressed up specially for him, but now was not the right place.

They could do whatever ridiculous things they wanted anywhere in the palace, but not here.

Neither of them would agree, otherwise they would become a tyrant emperor and a wicked concubine.

Shen Qingke still wants long-lasting respect, so how could he be confused about this matter?

She nodded gently and pushed Ji Chen's chest: "I will serve soup to His Majesty."

Ji Chen's gaze still followed her.

Shen Qing rolled up her sleeves, filled a bowl for Ji Chen, and handed it to him: "I have chilled it, so it is not hot."

Ji Chen brought it over and said, "I am indeed tired of drinking sour plum soup to cool down the body. My beloved concubine is so thoughtful."

However, as soon as Ji Chen tasted the soup, he felt something was wrong. He looked at Shen Qing again and saw her looking at him with a smile. Thinking back to what she had just said, he knew that she had deliberately added something that would enhance yang into the soup.

Shen Qing said: "The emperor promised to have a child with me."

Otherwise, why would she bring the soup for no reason? She just wanted to urge Ji Chen to work harder.

Of course, she finally understood why the concubines liked to send soup to the emperor. The soup for nourishing the body must warm the kidneys and strengthen the yang. The emperor drank more, so he went to the harem more often.

Ji Chen said nothing and drank the soup in one gulp.

【You are asking for trouble.】

Shen Qing felt guilty for a moment, took the bowl, and hesitated whether to give Ji Chen another spoonful.

A bowl of soup should have limited effect...

But Ji Chen said, "Qingqing made the soup for me personally, and she was injured. If I don't finish it, wouldn't it be a waste of her kindness?"

[How could anyone be so stupid as to offer it to me? ]

When Shen Qing was recuperating, he went to Chengqian Palace every day, but because he couldn't bear to see her suffer, he went there under the pretext of recuperating. He restrained himself to an extent that even surprised himself.

And he was going to Chengqian Palace today.

But unexpectedly, Shen Qing dressed up carefully and came to the Qianqing Palace. No wonder the birds were singing today, it turned out that a happy event happened.

Ji Chen completely forgot that he heard the bird chirping after leaving court and ordered people to move the cage away.

Shen Qing hurriedly smiled and said, "I think it's okay for the emperor not to drink this soup. How could I not trust the emperor's health?"

She had already regretted it. Perhaps because of the influence of Concubine De in Kunning Palace, she actually developed a sense of lofty ambition and came to Qianqing Palace with such arrangements.

But she ignored the fact that Ji Chen was already very strong and didn't need any external help.

Shen Qing felt that he was overestimating his own abilities and refused to let Ji Chen drink any more no matter what.

She begged for mercy with a soft voice and a smile, and even the hardest-hearted person could not refuse her.

Ji Chen patted Shen Qing on the back and let the matter go, but silently instructed Qian Ji to continue to chill the soup and bring it into the bedroom.

And as usual, he asked someone to prepare ginseng soup.

Shen Qing didn't know about this and breathed a sigh of relief.

Ji Chen took Shen Qing to have dinner. She had been busy all morning and must not have eaten anything.

Shen Qing ate obediently and did not provoke Ji Chen again. She calculated that it would take some time for the soup to take effect, and she felt at ease.

After dinner, she went to Ji Chen's bedroom first.

A quarter of an hour later, Ji Chen, wet and dripping with moisture, stepped into the hall.

He had the scent of a bath, and Shen Qing smiled and said, "Your Majesty smells really good."

All the palace people had already avoided the area. Shen Qing pecked Ji Chen's collarbone with a smile, then stood on tiptoes to kiss Ji Chen.

She seldom took the initiative, but on the rare occasions that she did, Ji Chen liked it very much.

After a long time, the two separated, both with restless eyes. Ji Chen hugged her, his chin on her shoulder, bending down to hold her in his arms. He said in a voice that only Shen Qing could hear: "Qingqing wants a child, so Qingqing should take the initiative the first time, okay?"

Shen Qing's cheeks turned red. She knew what Ji Chen meant. What had they not done?

But when it comes to this, Shen Qing doesn't know what to do with his hands and feet, and said in a dry voice: "...Okay."

Never mind, she desperately wants a child, so it's only right that she should do more.

Ji Chen touched her hair with encouragement and love, kissed her, then picked up Shen Qing by the waist and carried her to the bed.

However, after just one time, Shen Qing became exhausted and just casually agreed to do it next time.

The face is hot and unbearable.

Ji Chen's Adam's apple rolled, and he grabbed her hand, clenched his fingers tightly, and no longer restrained himself.

…

Because Ji Chen not only drank the soup himself but also fed her ginseng soup, Shen Qing felt resentful and held back her energy, so she took the initiative to hold Ji Chen again.

Ji Chen was generous in his praise and said excitedly, "Great."

Shen Qing: “…”

So angry!

That night, Shen Qing rested in the Qianqing Palace.

Her hand was unconsciously placed on her belly. Seeing this, Ji Chen kissed her hand on her abdomen, and then took her into his arms to sleep.

The next day, Shen Qing asked for leave from Kunning Palace. When Ji Chen came back from court, she had just woken up and looked at Ji Chen in a daze.

Ji Chen looked back inexplicably.

Shen Qing said, "Your Majesty, let's do it again now."

Not only did it not waste the time she and Ji Chen spent together, but the task was also completed in excess.

Ji Chen touched her forehead and found it wasn't hot, so he asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Shen Qing snorted, "Doesn't the emperor want to see the little prince and princess as soon as possible?"

Ji Chen pursed his lips, wondering if he had been too cruel yesterday and made Shen Qing stupid, otherwise, she would not have reached out to him after drinking the ginseng soup and gathering strength, nor would she have been so straightforward and cute early in the morning.

Ji Chen's fingers pressed on Shen Qing's lips, separating her lips which she had unconsciously bitten.

[I haven't said anything yet, I'm sorry to be the first to suggest it. ]

Shen Qing just felt wronged. Ji Chen didn't say anything, but his thoughts were obscene and violent, so it was normal for her to be affected.

No matter what, the result is what we want.

Only Ji Chen would be stupid to refuse.