Chapter 168 Come to Me
He Yanchen ascended the throne, his casual gaze sweeping over the people below, finally stopping on the petite figure.
He curled the corners of his lips slightly and said calmly, "Stand up."
"Today is New Year's Eve, so there's no need for you to be so polite."
Yueli lowered her head and sat back in her seat, eating the dishes on the table in silence. She felt that something was wrong with her.
He is the supreme ruler, and now his concubines are sitting at the table, all of them are beautiful and have good family backgrounds. Her best choice is to hold on to Xiao Mingcheng and not to fantasize about others, otherwise she will end up in trouble.
And...and he agreed to send her back that day, probably because he felt it was boring.
Yue Li was eating absentmindedly, and the man sitting above her didn't seem to be looking at her anymore. She felt relieved but also a little disappointed.
After three rounds of drinks, Yue Li was a little tired, but the atmosphere in the hall was still lively.
She looked up unconsciously, only to find that the seats of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were empty.
Xiao Mingcheng noticed her gaze and said, "The Empress Dowager is old and has just returned to Yanfu Palace. Your Majesty has always disliked these occasions and always just sits for a while before leaving."
"oh."
At this time, a palace maid came over and said to Yueli, "Miss Yueli, the Queen Mother wants to see you."
Yueli was surprised: "See me?"
Xiao Mingcheng paused for a moment and said, "Perhaps there are some things that were inconvenient to say just now. Do you want to tell you now? I'll go with you..."
Before he could finish his words, the palace maid interrupted him: "General Xiao, the Empress Dowager wants to see Miss Yueli alone."
This maid was indeed from Yanfu Palace. Xiao Mingcheng knew her, so he stopped being suspicious and just told Yueli, "Go early and come back early. I'll wait for you here."
"good."
Yueli followed the palace maid out of the noisy hall. The palace path at night was very quiet. After walking for an unknown amount of time, Yueli felt something was wrong and slowed down her pace. "Aren't we there yet?"
Although she didn't know the way, it didn't take her that long to walk here when she came from Yanfu Palace just now.
Yueli stopped on the road and didn't move.
The palace maid said quickly, "We'll be there soon. If you're tired, you can stop and rest."
Yueli's vigilance became apparent, and she turned around to go back: "I'm not going."
"girl!"
Before she had taken a few steps, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind her: "What's the hurry? Don't you want to see me?"
Yue Li's whole body stiffened instantly, and her feet seemed to have taken root and she couldn't move.
He Yanchen walked out of the darkness, waved his hand to let the palace maid go, and walked step by step behind Yue Li.
The man bent down slightly and leaned over to whisper in her ear: "It's only been a few days since we last met, and you don't recognize me?"
The warm breath touched her ears, Yueli trembled, and lowered her head weakly: "No..."
"Why is Your Majesty here?"
He Yanchen walked up to her and said, "Of course I want to see you, but if I talk to you in the hall, I'm afraid you won't be happy."
He sighed helplessly, "I've never had anyone make me toss and turn like this, constantly worrying about them."
Yueli involuntarily turned her head away, not daring to meet his murderous gaze.
Suddenly, her wrist felt warm. It was He Yanchen who held her hand and said, "I'll take you somewhere."
"Where are you going?"
Yue Li was pulled forward by him, and her steps were a little staggering. Seeing this, He Yanchen slowed down his pace and laughed at her short arms and legs in his heart.
After passing through the silent palace road, Yue Li realized that the two of them had arrived at the city wall.
He Yanchen took her up the stairs and walked step by step to the city wall.
Unlike the darkness below, this place is spacious and bright, and in the distance you can see the brightly lit capital city.
The force on her wrist loosened, and then a large, burning hand grabbed her waist and pushed her forward.
"Didn't you say you didn't get to stroll around the capital properly after coming here?" He Yanchen took her to the city wall and whispered, "This is the highest point in the capital."
"This way, you can have a panoramic view of the entire capital."
Today is New Year's Eve. Red lanterns are hung everywhere. The sound of fireworks can be heard faintly. Fireworks are blooming in the distance, and sparks can be seen.
On the silent city wall, Yueli felt her heartbeat getting louder and louder.
Standing here, it feels like you are looking down at the entire capital city from under your feet.
He Yanchen held her slender and soft waist and looked at her soft profile, and for a moment he couldn't help but feel distracted.
He didn't know why he fell in love with the person in front of him.
Perhaps it was because every time he saw her before, she looked like someone who had been abandoned, which reminded him of some bad things and made him feel a little sympathetic.
Yue Li was staring at the scenery in front of her absentmindedly, but she felt a tightness on her waist. She subconsciously looked up, but saw him lowering his head and kissing her forehead lightly.
"Have you thought about it?"
"Wha...what?"
He Yanchen smiled: "Xiao Yueli, do you really think I'm a good person? I haven't looked for you these past few days, just to give you time to think about it. Are you coming to me on your own initiative, or do you want me to snatch you away?"
Yueli was shocked by his words. Is there any difference?
The man bent down in front of her and looked her in the eye. "My patience is limited. If you can't give me an answer today, I won't guarantee that I will go to the Xiao Mansion and take you away one day."
"You..." Yue Li was at a loss for words. Why was this man so domineering?
"Come to me, and everything in front of you will be yours." He Yanchen tempted her word by word, "Become my concubine, with fine clothes and delicious food, glory and wealth, and those you hate will have to crawl at your feet in the future. Isn't this a good life?"
He Yanchen raised his hand and touched her head, and said softly: "You look quite smart, but are you stupid here?"
Yueli frowned and slapped his hand away: "You are stupid."
Perhaps because they met outside the palace, Yueli sometimes always forgets his identity.
For example, now, she regretted her words as soon as they came out of her mouth, fearing that he would drag her out and chop her to pieces.
Unexpectedly, He Yanchen looked at the back of his hand that had been hit and smiled: "That was quite strong."
In the distance, the New Year’s bells rang, and the sounds echoed in Yueli’s ears.
She felt that she couldn't help but be moved.
The palace banquet was about to end, and the two returned to the Golden Palace.
Outside the palace, Yueli glanced at the shadow on the ground and said in a low voice: "I...I have to explain it to him..."
She felt that Xiao Mingcheng was the one who redeemed her freedom. She was a little annoyed with him, but she also hoped that he would be fine in the future.
He Yanchen sneered, what else needs to be said?
At this moment, he caught a glimpse of the figure coming out of the hall, and a malicious smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Suddenly, a strong force grabbed Yueli's arm and dragged her into a room for rest.
"ah!"
Yue Li screamed instinctively, and Xiao Mingcheng, who was looking for her everywhere, heard it immediately.
"Yueli?" He walked towards this side.
In the dark room, He Yanchen pushed the woman against the door panel and leaned over to kiss her.
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