Chapter 37 Summoned to the Palace
In Wang Zhiyan's eyes, Zhu Wenqin's small action was like a loud slap in the face, a blatant and naked provocation to her.
She was the most beautiful woman in the capital, and had been in the palace for half a year, but Jing Siye didn't even give her the title of concubine. This neglect was like a blunt knife, cutting into her heart day by day. She was so unwilling to accept it.
She swore secretly in her heart: She would rather die than leave the house in disgrace like those people before.
Jing Siye held Zhu Wenqin in his arms, walked through the corridors and courtyards of the palace, and went straight to the main courtyard before gently putting him down.
Stepping into the bedroom, the familiar scent of agarwood filled the air. Zhu Wenqin subconsciously raised her foot and prepared to walk towards the ear room where she had slept before.
Before he took a few steps, Jing Siye grabbed him and he fell into a warm and strong embrace.
"Qin'er, do you think it's appropriate to sleep in the ear room now?"
Zhu Wenqin's face turned red instantly. He naturally understood what Jing Siye meant by his words.
However, when I think of that night a few days ago, the feeling of sore hands seems to come back clearly again.
How can I refuse? 】
[It would be nice if I could use my sunscreen as an excuse like a girl.]
[But I am a man...]
Jing Siye curled the corners of his mouth slightly, looked at the person in his arms with interest, and waited quietly for the "excuse" he came up with.
"Um, Your Majesty..."
Zhu Wenqin's fingers touched each other nervously, the sound was as quiet as a mosquito's hum.
"Qin'er wants to discuss something with you..."
Upon hearing this, Jing Siye raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of teasing flashed in his eyes, but his face pretended to be serious:
"Qin'er, let me tell you..."
"Your Highness," Qi Feng's voice sounded at an inopportune time. Seeing the scene in the house, Qi Feng was so scared that he quickly lowered his head with a nervous expression.
Zhu Wenqin quickly stepped away from Jing Siye's arms. Jing Siye's face was full of black lines, and he asked with a bit of suppressed anger in his voice:
"What is it?"
Qi Feng bowed: "There is a message from the palace, asking the prince and..."
Qi Feng said this and looked at Zhu Wenqin. He didn't want to finish the next few words.
Jing Siye: "Go ahead."
Qi Feng: "Please ask His Majesty and Miss Wang to come into the palace." After Qi Feng said this, he lowered his head even more.
When Zhu Wenqin heard this, her heart was gripped tightly, and she looked at Jing Siye in panic.
[It's getting late now. What's the point of asking Your Highness to bring that woman into the palace at this time? 】
[Will the Emperor allow them to stay overnight...]
Although Jing Siye doted on him very much, he did not dare to disobey the imperial order.
The more Zhu Wenqin thought about it, the more uneasy she felt, and she kept picking at her sleeves with her hands.
Jing Siye signaled Qi Feng to leave, and then pulled Zhu Wenqin into his arms.
"Qin'er looks unhappy. Is she worried about me?"
Zhu Wenqin nodded gently, her voice choking with sobs: "Well, I... I'm afraid..."
Jing Siye couldn't help but smile at him when he saw him like this. He raised his hand and tucked his hair behind his ear: "Qin'er, just eat your meal and have a good rest. Don't worry about anything else."
After Jing Siye finished speaking, he kissed him on the forehead before leaving reluctantly.
Wang Zhiyan was waiting for Jing Siye at the gate with a smug look on her face. When she saw him coming, she reached out to hold his hand, but Jing Siye dodged her.
Wang Zhiyan was angry, but she quickly adjusted her mood, and her eyes flashed with pride after her plan succeeded.
During the days when Jing Siye went to Hangzhou Province, she often cried in front of her father about the grievances and unwillingness she felt in the palace, and she insisted on asking her father, Shangshu Wang, to say a few good words for her in front of the emperor, so that Jing Siye would give her a status as soon as possible.
Today the Emperor summoned them both to the palace, which meant good things were about to happen. Thinking of this, Wang Zhiyan turned around gracefully, followed Jing Siye, and walked towards the carriage outside the door.
There was a carriage parked outside the door. Wang Zhiyan was secretly delighted: I can sit with the prince...
Before she could finish her thought, Jing Siye mounted the horse next to the carriage.
Wang Zhiyan stood there in a daze for a moment, her face turning pale and red.
She never expected that Jing Siye would rather ride a guard's horse than sit in the carriage with her.
This was undoubtedly another heavy slap in the face for her.
Wang Zhiyan was so angry that her nails dug into her handkerchief. She gritted her teeth secretly and decided to behave well when she entered the palace...
When they reached the towering Vermillion Bird Gate of the imperial palace, Jing Siye dismounted from his horse. He raised his head slightly and glanced at the vermilion palace gate. A deep light flashed in his eyes, and then he raised his feet and walked forward steadily.
Jing Siye looked straight ahead, his black robe swaying with his steps, the gold patterns embroidered on the corners of his clothes gleaming with a cold luster.
Wang Zhiyan was wearing a gorgeous pink silk dress. She thought that entering the palace with Jing Siye today was a good opportunity to get closer to each other, so she dressed up happily, wanting to show her most beautiful side in front of everyone.
But unexpectedly, Jing Siye's pace was so fast that she had to jog to barely keep up.
At the beginning, Wang Zhiyan still tried hard to maintain an elegant posture, but gradually she felt unable to do so.
Her breathing began to quicken and her hair became a little loose. She was filled with anger, but she didn't dare to vent it. She could only grit her teeth and glare at Jing Siye's back.
By the time she reached Qinghe Palace, she was already out of breath and in a state of disarray.
Jing Siye was thinking all the way: Qinghe Palace is the Queen's palace, and no one knows what the Emperor is thinking by summoning Jing Siye and Wang Zhiyan here.
The two men gathered themselves together for a moment and then stepped into the hall.
The hall is spacious and bright, with glazed palace lanterns hanging high and warm yellow light pouring down. Emperor Decheng and the Empress were already sitting in the main seats, while the pregnant Concubine Chen was sitting on the side.
Jing Siye and Wang Zhiyan bowed respectfully one after another.
The queen has a dignified posture and graceful manners. When she saw Wang Zhiyan for the first time, she couldn't help but look at her more.
Even though Wang Zhiyan looked a little embarrassed at the moment, her eyes were still full of admiration, and she couldn't help but praise:
"She is worthy of being the most beautiful woman in the capital. She is really beautiful. Ye'er is so lucky."
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