Chapter 88 Extra: Past Life (Part 4)
Chapter 88 Extra: Past Life (4)
Shen Gaoyi came over to report that Su Su had been drinking heavily for days during her confinement and was in a depressed state. Li Qianche paused in his hand holding the vermilion pen, pinched his brow, and a feeling of indescribable irritation and subtle heartache welled up inside him.
In the end, he couldn't bear it. That night, he went to Yikun Palace.
Upon entering the inner hall, one indeed saw Su Sushan on a soft couch by the window, her hair slightly loose, her cheeks flushed, and a wine pot and jade cup on a small table beside her.
Her eyes were unfocused as she gazed out the window, lost in thought, unaware that he had even entered.
Li Qianche walked over and sat down beside her, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger: "Since you don't like me watching others dance, then dance for me."
Su Suguo turned her head and saw him. Her big eyes instantly filled with even more tears. She looked at him with a wronged expression and said with a drunken tone, "Doesn't Your Majesty like to watch Consort Liu dance? Go watch her, why come to see me... I am still under house arrest."
Li Qiansa's gaze darkened slightly, and he made a move to stand up: "In that case, I shall leave."
"Your Majesty!" Seeing that he was really about to leave, Su Su hurriedly reached out and grabbed his sleeve, her strength filled with dependence and urgency.
Li Qianche turned around and met her wet, startled eyes. Su Su bit her lower lip, her voice softening, carrying a barely perceptible pleading tone: "I'll jump... Your Majesty mustn't."
"Hmm, I won't go." Li Qianche sat down again, his tone softening slightly.
Su Su then stopped crying and smiled, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.
He finally came; he did have feelings for her.
She stood up, her steps unsteady from the alcohol: "Your Majesty, please wait a moment, I'm going to change my clothes."
A moment later, Su Su reappeared, now dressed in a bright red dance costume.
The fabric was light and clingy, perfectly outlining her slender and curvaceous figure, as well as the suddenly flared skirt.
What's even more eye-catching is that the skirt is slit high on both sides, reaching the top of her thighs. With each step she takes, a pair of long, perfectly shaped legs are faintly visible, stepping on the smooth floor, silent yet alluring.
She was dancing a dance called "Rainbow Waist Wrapping Dance".
Before the music even began, she moved entirely on her own. Her waist was as supple as if boneless, her arms stretched out like vines, and every turn, every bend, was filled with an alluring charm.
Her crimson skirt fluttered like a butterfly, her bare legs drawing alluring curves as she moved. Her eyes, full of affection, seemed to hold back her unspoken words.
Li Qianche originally just wanted to comfort her by having her do something else to distract her from her drinking.
However, seeing her so vibrant and alluring, his lower abdomen suddenly tightened, and a surge of heat rushed to his dantian. Her dance was too seductive, especially the occasional intoxicated and charming glances she cast at him, which were like pouring hot oil on the fire in his heart, and the frustration she had caused him for many days had completely disappeared.
Halfway through the dance, Li Qianche suddenly stood up, strode forward, and swept Su Su, who was still spinning, into his arms.
"Ah!" Su Su exclaimed in surprise. Before she could react, he had already pressed her down heavily on the soft bed.
His kiss fell like a storm, carrying an irresistible sense of plunder, sealing her lips. Then, his large hand, through the thin dance dress, exerted a force that carried the meaning of punishment and possession.
Soon, he was no longer satisfied with this. A sharp tearing sound rang out as he roughly ripped open the carefully prepared crimson dance dress, revealing the smooth, jade-like skin beneath.
Inside the bedchamber, the loud creaking of the bed echoed incessantly until it gradually subsided late into the night.
Outside, Chunlan and Qiuju were already blushing and hanging their heads, not daring to speak.
Shen Gaoyi coughed awkwardly, thinking to himself: The weight that the Imperial Concubine holds in the Emperor's heart is ultimately different.
The following day, the emperor showered the Yikun Palace with gifts, all of which were carefully selected jewelry and precious fabrics from the Imperial Household Department.
Chunlan counted the gifts, unable to hide her joy: "Since Your Majesty entered the palace, His Majesty has never bestowed so many gifts upon any other consort."
Su Su stroked the glittering objects, a sweet smile curving her lips. In his heart, there was still only her.
After this incident, Su Su seemed to have regained her confidence and "privileges".
Whenever any concubine tried to see the Emperor outside the Imperial Study or "accidentally" meet him in the Imperial Garden, she would rush forward to stop them like a cub guarding its food.
At best, she would be forced to kneel; at worst, she would be slapped. Even Consort Zhuang, whose rank was second only to hers, was punished without exception.
Consort Zhuang was filled with hatred and gritted her teeth. On one hand, she ordered Consort Song to continue provoking Su Su, and on the other hand, she spread rumors to make Su Su's "arrogance and domineering" and "jealousy and intolerance" known to everyone.
At this time, Li Qianche was busy dealing with the increasingly frequent provocations on the southwestern border, preparing to send General Pei Xuan on an expedition, and also had to deal with the spies that the Empress Dowager had planted in the court.
In his frantic state, his patience with Su Su's unrestrained behavior and her making enemies everywhere gradually ran out.
When he saw her, his brows furrowed more and more, feeling that she was willful and unreasonable, and had no consideration for his situation.
The memorials from the previous dynasty impeaching the imperial concubine for moral failings and arrogance due to her favor with the emperor have piled up like mountains.
Consort Zhuang observed coldly, feeling that the time was right.
She needed a catalyst, a catalyst that would utterly destroy Su Su and leave her with no chance of recovery.
She summoned Song Liuzheng, a cold smile playing on her lips: "The Winter Solstice Palace Banquet is a good opportunity. You only need to follow my instructions and lead her to the side hall. I will handle the rest; it won't involve you."
Song Liuzheng nervously accepted the order and left.
Consort Zhuang toyed with the teacup in her hand, a ruthless and calculating glint in her eyes.
Her dull-witted half-sister, Princess Ning, gave birth to a son earlier than her, her legitimate sister, and was deeply loved by Prince Ning. If her mother had not had no other children, how could such a good thing have come to her?
Perfect opportunity! I'll take this chance to get rid of her unsightly son as well.
She wanted to see how arrogant that bitch Su Su would be when the serious crime of "murdering the imperial heir" was brought against her! And how the Emperor would protect her then!
With the winter solstice approaching, preparations for the palace banquet are in full swing, while an invisible net has quietly begun to envelop Yikun Palace.
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