28 Tent Warmth
◎I didn't say it was on paper, Your Majesty, please don't move◎
Rong Qianyu and Tan Lu returned to the bedroom and hurriedly dismissed the palace maids and eunuchs. "You all should leave. Liang Di and I have something to discuss. Pan'er, please leave as well."
"Yes." The servants closed the doors and windows, and when she and Tan Lu were the only ones in the room, Tan Lu pulled her to the hall, and only then did she feel relieved.
Rong Qianyu immediately knelt down to express her gratitude, "Thank you so much, Liang Di, for saving my life today. Qianyu has no way to repay you. Please accept my greeting!"
If he hadn't met her along the way and offered to cover up for her, everyone present would have died. His own death didn't really matter, but it would only bring disaster to his motherland and its people. Wen Qing's life or death didn't matter, but it would be disastrous if it implicated Lord Xue.
Early in the morning, Rong Qianyu hurriedly ran from the alley to Weixuan Hall.
Suddenly, a voice called out from behind her, "Her Majesty, please stay!"
"Tan Liangdi? Why are you here?"
She was so frightened that she wanted to run, but Tan Lu grabbed her and whispered in her ear, "In an emergency, we should act swiftly. Let's talk as we go. Your Majesty, there's no need to ask too many questions. Just nod your head when I say something that's right."
It was a coincidence that Tan Lu usually wouldn't go out early in the morning, but today Shu'er was sleeping soundly, and she passed by this place for some unknown reason. It must have been fate, and this time the problem was resolved safely.
Tan Lu had never had any feelings for Fu Hua, simply wanting to focus on taking care of Shu'er. However, she was extremely respectful towards Rong Qianyu. Women should help each other, and she wasn't living for herself, so there was no need to add insult to injury.
Hanqing wanted to talk about what happened in the palace, but she didn't dare to say it in front of the parrot, because walls have ears. Although this matter has been revealed, clues have been discovered by others, so she has to be careful and vigilant.
You must be careful with Nanny Fang. This kind of person would rather sacrifice himself than put her to death.
Rong Qianyu was extremely grateful and always wanted to say something, but her words always choked up. Tan Lu understood and patted her shoulder without saying anything.
"Your Majesty, why do you have to do this? You also have your own difficulties in your heart. I understand. If you trust me, I can help you take good care of yourself."
"Thank you very much."
"But this Madam Fang is a trouble. I'm afraid there will be resentment in the future. Your Majesty, please be careful with her. I don't think she knows anything."
"She came with my stepmother as a dowry. She always served my sister. I don't know why this time, my nanny didn't come but she did."
"He comes with bad intentions. I'm afraid he's not on the same page with the Empress."
"It's better to be careful."
"But there is one thing I must ask clearly, you and Lord Wen..."
"I swear on my deceased mother and brother that if I tell a lie, their souls will be restless in the afterlife. Wen Xiaqing was once attracted to me, but I never agreed. His family career was more important to him. To me, it was just a vanity that he could only hope for but dared not touch."
"Then I will go back first. Shu'er should be up by now. Your Majesty, don't worry. I am the same as you."
"Pan'er, is Lord Xue coming to the palace today?"
"exist."
"I'm going there. Tell Qingyun."
"Is your Majesty really like this?" Rong Pan was a little worried.
Rong Qianyu had thought about this decision for a long time. Although it was extremely dangerous, it was the only solution. "Xue Ji is my only hope. I have to give it a try."
"But...but you are..."
"Don't lecture me at this time unless you have a better solution. Fu Hua and Cui Rumei are going too far. They really think I'm dead. I didn't come here to marry His Royal Highness to spend the rest of my life in love. Find the jade bracelet he gave me."
"yes."
"I'll go alone. You go take care of the Jade Jie today. I'll come back later."
Rong Pan: "What if the Crown Prince comes?"
"He won't come."
Rong Qianyu trembled with fear all the way. This road had never been difficult before, but today it suddenly seemed so long that the slightest movement could make her shiver. It was still winter, but she felt scorching hot all over, her fingers sweating, and the north wind blowing on her face offered no cooling effect.
She was wondering all the way what she was doing. Did she really want to be a eunuch's concubine, eat with a eunuch, and be willing to be under his body?
Although Xue Ji was decent in front of her, who knew what kind of person this disabled man was in private? Thinking about the horrific stories about eunuchs circulating in the palace, she felt even colder.
This eunuch is neither a man nor a woman. I heard that many old eunuchs keep concubines for fun, and killing people for fun in bed is not uncommon.
Thinking of this, his steps became heavier. The plaque of the Imperial Household Department came into view, but his legs became increasingly weaker.
She was just trying to protect herself, why would she give herself to a eunuch?
"Sir, the Crown Princess is here." Qingyun led her into the inner room.
She no longer had the thoughts to think about etiquette. Looking at Xue Ji's face, he was indeed handsome, but then she thought about the fact that he was a eunuch. What if he had those habits?
"Go down and guard the door. I want to talk to you alone!"
Outside, sporadic snow began to fall, but Rong Qianyu felt as if a furnace was burning inside her, a raging fire blazing wildly. She stood there stiffly, not daring to look Xue Ji in the eye, afraid to reveal her current state of disgrace and unbearableness.
"yes!"
Xue Ji was very calm. "Your Majesty, please sit down. I will pour you some tea."
"I want you to help me!" She finally couldn't help it. She had thought about how to start the conversation countless times before, but now she was completely defeated.
"Help you? Your Majesty, you still owe me a favor, how else do you expect me to help you?"
"If I repay the favor, will you help me?" she asked.
"That's natural."
"I still have!" She suddenly stood up and tried to take off her clothes, but she was in a hurry and couldn't take them off.
Xue Ji immediately stopped her upon seeing this. "What's wrong, Madam? Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?"
Rong Qianyu cried and said, "You said that you would help me with anything!"
Xue Ji's hand hung on her shoulder. She held her breath and dared not move. She could only hear her heart pounding in pain as if it was about to break. She closed her eyes tightly.
The feeling of fear spread all over my body. My two trembling legs could hardly stand, like weak dead branches. The more I thought about it, the more scared I became. I couldn't help but tremble all over and sob out loud.
"Are you feeling wronged? Your Majesty shouldn't be like this, right?"
She couldn't help but daydream, but she had to organize her thoughts and restrain herself from being nervous.
"I want you to help me gain a foothold in the harem," she said. "I want Fu Hua and Cui Rumei to pay the price. I want to protect the people I want to protect. Right now, only Lord Xue can help me. I am willing to do this."
"really?"
Xue Ji smiled lazily, stood up and put his arm around her waist, making her lean tightly against his arms. The instant closeness startled her, as if there was an evil fire in his body, making her numb from head to toe.
"Not like it," he leaned close to her neck, his lips about to touch her red and thick neck, and his faint breath had never been so clear.
"Your Majesty, please think it over. I am a useless person, incapable of human affairs. Do you know how useless people entertain themselves? Your Majesty thinks I am an upright person, but I am not that kind of person. You still don't understand me."
After that, he picked up the fallen robe and helped her put it on, tying a neat bow on her chest. "Think about it carefully. At least don't be so awkward crying like this. I don't like it."
Xue Ji was in no mood today. Although he had schemed against the Crown Princess in every way, he always wanted to keep her hanging, like a cat and a mouse, and was not in a hurry to enjoy this delicious meal.
"Why do you also like someone like Cui Rumei?" Rong Qianyu asked aggrievedly with tears in her eyes.
Xue Ji still didn't say anything. The relationship between them was broken, and he suddenly felt a little helpless.
"I can learn!" she cried, not in a flattering way, but more like a plea, a servile plea she had never made to Fu Hua before. "Tell me, I can learn anything, as long as you help me!"
"It's too late today and I need to take a bath. If your Majesty has made up your mind, please come back on the 19th of this month."
Half a month passed in a blink of an eye. Rong Qianyu thought about it again and again, but the idea became more and more firm.
In this palace, only Xue Ji can help her. As for herself, it is actually not that important. As long as she can gain a foothold in the Great Zhou and prevent the people of Rongguo from being plunged into war again, she must do this.
Even if the country abandoned her, as the legitimate princess of Rong State, she would never betray her country. She had endured so many humiliations, so what did this matter now?
The agreed time arrived as scheduled, and Rong Qianyu came to the Imperial Household Department alone again, wearing a plain dress, with her hair loose, no makeup, and had taken off her pearl hairpins.
She is like a finely carved jade statue, with brown curly hair and a hint of exotic charm. She holds the pipa, half of her face is covered, and there is an indescribable sadness between her eyebrows.
"Your Majesty, have you made up your mind?" Xue Ji asked again.
She didn't say anything, just nodded continuously.
"Your Majesty's hands are shaking badly." Xue Ji's cold fingers touched the soft hands again, and he couldn't help feeling moved and secretly happy.
Cautiously touching the other's hand, the usually calm Lord Xue lost his composure for the first time, looking around, not knowing what to say.
He suppressed his heart that was about to burst out, "Have a cup of tea, Madam."
Rong Qianyu took the teacup tremblingly, but the tea spilled all over her body, soaking her moon-white coat.
"I am in a good mood today. How about I draw a picture for you, Your Majesty? Please take off your clothes."
Looking at her half-transparent skin, she looks even more graceful and charming under such complicated clothes.
"Do you want to take it off?"
"Your Majesty, didn't you ask me for help? It's better to take the initiative."
The early spring breeze gently blew the window eaves. Xue Ji put his arm around her slender waist from behind and called her name softly. Layers of curtains were removed, and the warm charcoal fire in the room made people forget themselves.
Xue Ji buried his head in Rong Qianyu's sensitive shoulder, constantly groping and probing her body, unable to help but let out a few sweet whispers. Although they were so close, they couldn't see each other's faces.
The air was filled with the scent of incense and rouge, a mixture of probing, intrusion, and provocation. Occasionally, at the slightest disturbance, the breath suddenly became rapid, and the fragrant aroma spread throughout the house. It was like the countryside in April, with waves of refreshing fragrance that was refreshing, intoxicating, and made people want to peek deeper.
"Take it off again." He hugged her tighter and spoke in a low voice.
Rong Qianyu felt a little anxious because of his deep and gentle tenderness. She turned around and looked into his blurry eyes. Then she looked again and saw that he was only wearing a thin undergarment, with his shoulders half exposed and his face flushed.
"Is it okay?"
She lowered her head and didn't dare to look at him. Her heartbeat had never been as fast as it was now. Her heart was in her throat, making it difficult for her to breathe.
Xue Ji picked the person up and gently placed him on the bed.
The person in my arms held his breath, not daring to move, at a loss, not knowing what to do next. Should I kiss him, hug him, or even look at him and say dirty words? Or should I just lie down and stay still?
She could only hear her own heart beating violently, as if it was about to break in pain. She closed her eyes tightly, waiting for Xue Ji's breath.
"Don't move, your Majesty. I'm going to start writing."
The cold ink suddenly touched her hot body, and Rong Qianyu instinctively shrank back, which scared Xue Ji instead.
"Xue Ji!"
"how?"
"Master Xue must have made a mistake."
She had made all the necessary preparations, showering and changing before coming, and having not even touched meat since the day she decided to go. She expected it to be a chaotic and chaotic affair, but she hadn't expected this damned eunuch to practice calligraphy on her? He had mysteriously asked her to undress, and he had been entangled in her arms and groping her in bed, all for the sake of calligraphy?
It seemed like things were going against my wishes. I had made preparations and was no longer nervous, but suddenly I became nervous again, cursing in my heart, thinking that the dead eunuch was indeed not a normal person.
Xue Ji looked like he was enjoying it. "I didn't say it was on paper. Your Majesty, please don't move."
“No… no…”
"What?" He smirked, as if he had guessed what was going on. It was really interesting to see the person on the couch getting angry and embarrassed. "What was your Majesty thinking just now? What was she thinking about when she looked like she was ready to die a heroic death?"
"Nothing... nothing." She was so angry that she turned her head away and couldn't speak.
He asked knowingly, "Your Majesty's pulse is beating so fast. How did you think of asking me for help? Don't you think it's humiliating for the Crown Princess to be enjoying the company of a eunuch?"
Unexpectedly, she suddenly put her arms around Xue Ji's neck and said, "You and I each have our own reasons, don't we? As long as you are willing to help me, we can both get what we need!"
Not to be outdone, he clamped her chin and said provocatively, "Your Highness, you are very courageous."
The two were cautious and tested each other.
Rong Qianyu bravely tried to get closer, but Xue Ji used a little force and pushed her onto the bed. "Your Majesty, this gauze dress is so beautiful with all its layers, but it's too plain. It would be nice if it left a little mark. It's a pity that I'm a useless person. Why don't we change into something else?"
The poem flows smoothly and is written in one stroke with great elegance and grace, and a song of the Yue people appears on the dress.
What night is this? I am on an island in the middle of the current. When did I finally get to share a boat with the prince? I have been humiliated and loved, yet I do not blame him for the shame. My heart is filled with anguish, yet I still know the prince. There are trees on the mountain, and each tree has a branch. I love you, but you do not know it.
What a night it is to be able to wander the river tonight, what a day it is to be able to share a boat with His Highness today. I am deeply grateful that His Highness has shown such love that he does not regard me, a humble person, with such a sense of shame that I am overwhelmed with emotion. There are trees on the mountain, and the trees have branches. I love you, but you don't know it.
These were also the words Xue Ji wanted to say to Rong Qianyu. It was an unprecedented joy in his life that such a despicable person was fond of you. If she was also fond of him, it would be a luxury he never dared to think of.
The sun sets in the west and the Wu Gou rises. Rong Qianyu seems to be particularly fond of Xue Ji's couch and falls asleep every time she comes.
Xue Ji was afraid that she would catch a cold, so he ordered someone to boil ginger soup for her to drink. He served her like he was taking care of a wounded kitten, and had to be extremely gentle, otherwise he might get scratched.
He held Rong Qianyu's plain skirt and asked, "Your Majesty, what do you think of this calligraphy of mine?"
She felt a little sick from catching a cold and replied, "Very well, very well."
Xue Ji said with some displeasure: "What's the use of having healthy kidneys? Good skills are enough."
"What dirty talk are you saying, you damn eunuch?"
Xue Ji smiled and helped her put her clothes in order. He held her on his lap and whispered to her. The two of them lingered awkwardly for a while. "Don't worry about that old bitch, Madam. I have my own way."
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