Chapter 22: Seeking the Emperor's Mercy
Xiao Heng raised his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Why don't you do as Jiang Cairen and You Cairen ordered? Slap them ten times and demote them one level each."
Demoted one level each?
The smiles on Jiang Cairen and You Cairen's faces froze instantly.
each……?
Zhou Defu walked up to Jiang Cairen and said, "Jiang Cairen, I'm sorry."
Jiang Cairen stared blankly at Xiao Heng on the dragon chariot in astonishment: "Your Majesty... what does this mean?"
Liu Yuetang looked at the raindrops hitting the ground and raised the corners of his eyes: What an idiot!
"Jiang Cairen, You Cairen, Ji Baolin, do you think you can hide your tricks from me? I know clearly who is right and who is wrong."
Jiang Cairen's body softened and she fell to the ground. "Your Majesty, I don't understand what you mean. It's really Liu Yunu who is disrespectful to me and refuses to change despite repeated admonitions."
"Yes, Your Majesty, you cannot believe Liu Yunu's one-sided words."
"One-sided words? Since I came here, has Miss Liu ever said a bad word about you?" Xiao Heng's voice was full of impatience.
"I don't want to hear any more of your nonsense. Say one more word and I'll slap you twenty times."
His calm words contained the majesty of an emperor, and every word made several people pale with fear.
At this time, Ji Baolin knelt down, tears in her eyes, and said with great grievance: "Your Majesty, all this was the idea of Jiang Cairen and You Cairen. I am of lower status than them, so I had no choice but to obey their orders to oppress Liu Yunu. I am innocent, Your Majesty."
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Cairen and You Cairen's faces turned dark.
They didn't expect that Ji Baolin, who usually called them sister, would now turn around and distance herself from the matter.
Similarly, Xiao Heng is not a confused person.
He stared at her coldly: “You are the least innocent.”
She is the one who stirs up trouble every time, so how can she be innocent?
Ji Baolin froze in place, and opened his mouth to say something, but Xiao Heng said coldly: "Twenty slaps."
When everyone heard this, even though they felt a lot of "grievances" in their hearts, they no longer dared to speak, and could only go down with sad faces to accept the punishment.
Only then did Xiao Heng turn his gaze to Liu Yuetang.
She had already held an umbrella over her head, but despite this, her dress and hair were soaked. The wet dress clung to her graceful body, making her look weak and charming.
"Look up."
Liu Yuetang raised her head as she was told, and a face as beautiful as a Jiangnan ink painting came into view.
The powder on her face had been washed away by the rain. It was unclear whether it was rain or tears, but the drops of water about to fall were lingering at the corners of her eyes, making her look sad and beautiful.
Xiao Heng just wanted to make the woman in front of him suffer all kinds of grievances and let her know that in this huge palace, the only one who could protect her was himself, and without his favor, she would not be able to gain a foothold in the harem.
But looking at such a pitiful face, he felt a little reluctant for no reason.
He tapped the dragon chariot with his finger and said, "Let's go inside and take shelter from the rain for a while."
Upon hearing this, Liu Zheng hurriedly helped Liu Yuetang up and followed the emperor into Yuhua Pavilion.
Yuhua Pavilion is very small inside, and is mainly a place for masters to take shelter from the rain or rest.
Xiao Heng found a chair and sat down. Liu Yuetang knelt respectfully and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your help."
Xiao Heng lowered his eyes and looked at her: "Liu Yunu, have you experienced the fickleness of the harem and the fawning of the powerful?"
Liu Yuetang naturally knew what he was talking about.
She raised her wet eyes and looked directly at the person sitting in the upper seat. Her long eyelashes trembled as fragile as cicada wings, and her voice was soft: "I was too naive. I thought that as long as I didn't offend others, people would not bully me. But...but if it weren't for the emperor's protection today, I..."
Having said this, her voice was slightly choked, and she inadvertently stroked her wrist which was a little burning.
Her skin was whiter than snow, and even a little bloodstain was very noticeable.
Xiao Heng frowned slightly, "Their methods are nothing special. The struggles in the harem are extremely cruel and even more sinister than you can imagine."
Liu Yuetang shuddered when she heard this, and her slender, white fingers clasped together tightly.
After a moment, she gazed deeply at Xiao Heng, whose face was calm, and said in a soft voice with a hint of begging: "Your Majesty..."
"I beg the Emperor for protection."
The corners of Xiao Heng's mouth twitched slightly. What if a woman was stubborn and noble?
Under my training, I can only obey obediently.
He played with the jade pendant in his hand and did not agree directly. Instead, he said, "I'll see how you perform."
Liu Yuetang smiled inwardly.
All men in the world are a bit humble and arrogant in their bones, and the emperor is no exception.
As a man, you enjoy the process of conquering women.
At this time, Zhou Defu was holding Xiao Heng's clothes at the door and said, "Your Majesty, the clothes have been delivered. Would you like to change into them now?"
Xiao Heng had just been caught in the rain on the way, and the eunuchs had already gone to the Zichen Palace to find a change of clothes.
Xiao Heng waved his hand and asked him to come in.
He opened his arms and said, "Change my clothes."
There were no palace maids here, so naturally Liu Yuetang was called.
Liu Yuetang took small steps forward and took off Xiao Heng's wet outer robe.
She stood in front of him, her head only reaching his chest, and when she looked up she could only see his angular outline.
This was Liu Yuetang's first time dressing a man, so she moved slowly and her hands were unfamiliar with tying the belt.
Even through a layer of clothing, Xiao Heng could still feel the woman's hands were soft as if they had no bones, especially when they were placed on his waist, which made him have to lower his head to look.
His gaze gradually moved downwards, and a glimpse of spring scenery suddenly came into view.
Under the woman's slender neck, her plump breasts were shyly hidden in her wet clothes, and coupled with her curvy figure, she was even more eye-catching.
Liu Yuetang was touched by this glimpse, her beautiful eyes slightly curled up, and the mole under her eyes was indescribably charming and seductive.
"Your Majesty, there are rain stains on your face. Let me wipe them for you."
She stood on tiptoe, picked up the handkerchief and wiped the water off his forehead, then moved it to behind his ears and neck and wiped it gently.
Xiao Heng paused suddenly, his heart inexplicably restless.
His face was stiff, and he raised his head and stopped looking at Liu Yuetang.
This self-possessed and calm expression caught Liu Yuetang's eyes. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and her fingertips gently stroked Xiao Heng's earlobe.
Xiao Heng only felt a chill in his ears, as cold as snow, and as smooth as the finest brocade.
This touch of coldness ignited the heat in his heart, and his earlobes gradually turned red.
He couldn't help but put his arms around her slender waist and pull her towards him.
The next moment, Liu Yuetang's red lips fell on Xiao Heng's Adam's apple.
Her feet were still raised high, unable to move.
"emperor……"
A tingling and warm breath hit Xiao Heng's Adam's apple, and his throat slid up and down. He tried his best to restrain the impulse in his heart and let go of Liu Yuetang's waist.
"Your hands are cold. Go change into clean clothes."
After saying this, he walked away quickly without even looking back.
He didn't know what he was doing just now, and why he was holding Liu Yuetang's waist and pressing her against him.
He didn't like this feeling, the feeling of being out of control.
No matter how much he loved his concubine, she couldn't make him react like this.
What's more, it was just a kiss.
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