Chapter 239
Emperor Mingyou had just finished listening to Qi Xi's words and hadn't had time to think deeply when he heard Consort Liu speaking mournfully beside him.
Her appearance of being very aggrieved, coupled with her gentle and delicate face, made him feel even more sorry for her.
"This is outrageous! Qi Roufu is so arrogant! If it weren't for her contributions to the Celestial Empire and the fact that she is my own sister, I would never have brought her back."
"I never imagined that he would cause trouble every day so soon after we brought him back, and that he would spend all his time with male prostitutes. Where does that leave the dignity of the royal family? As an elder, he doesn't set a good example and even bullies his own nephew. He's simply hopeless!"
When the topic turned to having affairs with men, a fleeting hint of jealousy flashed in his bloodshot eyes.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The Princess has suffered a lot in Xia Kingdom, so it is only right that everyone is lenient with her. Perhaps it is because she has never given birth to a child and does not know what it is like to be a mother."
"Furthermore, the princess is still young and beautiful. When she meets someone she likes and has her own child, she will understand."
Consort Liu spoke considerately, appearing to understand Qi Roufu very well. Even though he was the victim, she comforted him and told him not to blame his sister.
They are exceptionally understanding.
After hearing the gentle words, Emperor Mingyou's expression improved considerably, but at the same time, other thoughts began to form in his mind.
Indeed, his younger sister was delicate and beautiful, and even had a charm and plumpness that she didn't have in her youth because she had been married.
Now that he's back, he's only in his early thirties, and upon closer examination, he still seems to have some value.
"Your Majesty is so busy with state affairs, it really breaks my heart to see you like this. So I specially instructed the kitchen to prepare some nourishing soup for Your Majesty to try."
Consort Liu smiled and walked over, placing the soup in front of him with both hands.
Emperor Mingyou looked down at the delicious-looking soup. He had just eaten a lot of pills, which made him feel energetic and even a little hot.
"Mother, I want to drink it too."
Sitting in his lap, Qi Xi pointed at the soup, her big eyes still moist with tears, looking both cute and pitiful.
Hearing her youngest son's words, she gave a dry laugh, then regained her composure and said gently, "My dear, this was specially prepared for your father. When we get back, your mother will have someone prepare another one for you."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingyou instantly understood what he meant. His meaningful gaze swept over her, finally settling on her low-cut dress.
He shouted, "Gao Liangui! Take the little prince away!"
Hurried footsteps approached, and then Gao Liangui's figure appeared before them.
His gaze swept over Consort Liu, who was standing beside the Emperor, then looked at the little prince Qi Xi in the Emperor's arms, before he lowered his eyes and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Emperor Mingyou released his grip, and Qi Xi stepped down to stand on the ground. "Go on, I'll have your mother come find you in a bit."
Qi Xi pouted and said reluctantly, "Yes, Father."
Then he turned and walked outside.
As soon as the two left, he chuckled and pulled Consort Liu into his arms, causing her to gasp softly and pat his arm playfully, "Your Majesty!"
As a result, all he could feel was bone; he couldn't touch a single bit of flesh.
Consort Liu was stunned for a moment, and before long, the Emperor, who had gotten up, picked her up and carried her on his shoulder. His thin, bony shoulders made her soft stomach ache.
Emperor Mingyou was extremely excited to be able to carry her at this moment, thinking that the elixir was indeed effective and that it was worth taking so many of them.
He now feels like he has returned to his former self, when he was a strong and energetic young man.
He laughed excitedly, his heart pounding, and strode toward the inner palace.
Consort Liu looked terrified and clung tightly to his waist. Hearing his hearty laughter, she managed to echo, "Your Majesty is so valiant! So powerful!"
Hearing her flattering words, Emperor Mingyou felt his lust growing stronger, and he threw her onto the bed.
She was a little dazed from being thrown, and before she could come to her senses, a body pressed heavily on her, and a strange smell of strong pills mixed with cinnabar hit her.
Emperor Mingyou's dark gaze fixed on the beauty below, his lewd eyes sweeping over her entire body as if she were naked, his eyes revealing a blatant desire.
Consort Liu had not experienced his passionate love for a long time. In the past, it would end in no time in bed, and no matter how much passion she had, it was all in vain.
This time, the incense stick's time was half a stick longer than last time, which made her cry tears of joy.
Afterwards, Emperor Mingyou was so exhausted that he couldn't even move a finger. With his eyes closed, he groped around and found a small brocade box next to his jade pillow. He struggled to get up, leaned against the headboard, opened it with trembling hands, and swallowed one of the pills inside whole.
Upon seeing this, Consort Liu quickly got up and went to fetch a cup of tea, saying coquettishly, "Your Majesty, have a cup of water to soothe your nerves."
Her eyes were all smiles, but a hint of disdain flashed in her slightly narrowed eyes, and her flushed cheeks clearly showed that she was still unsatisfied.
But there was nothing he could do; that was just how it was.
He took the teacup from her hand, drank it all in one gulp, and sighed contentedly.
Perhaps it was psychological, but Emperor Mingyou felt his energy and strength return soon after eating, but after such a long period of lovemaking, he still needed to rest a bit.
Seeing that his complexion had improved considerably, she got up and nestled in his arms, as docile as a bird.
With a flicker of her eyes, she had some thoughts in mind, and said casually, "Your Majesty has been so busy lately, you should really rest. Only when Your Majesty is healthy can those who care about you be at ease."
"He is indeed very busy. Minister Duan has only been in Suizhou for less than three days, and the memorials he has received are piled up like a mountain. He has already given quite a few to the Third Prince. As for the Crown Prince, he is getting married the day after tomorrow, so he will receive fewer."
He paused, then continued, "Those Turks are courting death. Not long ago, they even captured a small town on the border. Although it was just an insignificant town, it was still a real slap in my face."
"And the Western Xia, they don't take me seriously either. When Duan Gan returns, I will definitely order him to send troops to beat those barbarians to a pulp."
He was clearly annoyed.
"Your Majesty, why not try a marriage alliance to put this war on hold and give our army enough time to rest and prepare for the changes to come?"
"A marriage alliance?" Emperor Mingyou looked down at her gentle face, his expression unreadable.
"Yes, we should make peace with the Turks through marriage, first with courtesy and then with force. If they don't treat our princess well, then we don't need to worry about that. We should send a large number of troops to war and let the Turks know that the Celestial Empire is angry and the Celestial Empire's emperor is angry."
"At this point, the war is no small matter. We must not only blunt their spirit, but also instill fear in them so that they will not dare to invade easily for a hundred years."
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