After Emperor Yuanwu finished speaking, he turned to Qingyan, who had remained silent to his side, and said, "I will rest in your palace today."
Qingyan was taken aback: "It's the Emperor."
Consort Shu watched Emperor Yuanwu and Qingyan's departing figures.
Her eyes flashed coldly: "Ruyan wronged the prince. She was restless in the harem and deliberately caused trouble. After she recovers, she shall be punished by having her mouth grow back thirty times a day and shall be confined to her own palace. Feiyan and Qiyan shall be punished by kneeling for three hours and confined to their palaces for three months. Take this as a warning. His Majesty hates it most when others cause trouble in the palace. I hope that today's events will serve as a warning."
After speaking, Consort Shu took Mu Junhan and turned back to Qiluan Garden.
"Fine, this Qingyan. When we entered the palace, we agreed that sisters should support each other. Now that Ruyan is in trouble, she's just standing here without saying a word." Feiyan gritted her teeth.
"They're only thinking about their own wealth and status; they don't even remember us, their former sisters. Look, the Emperor didn't even go to Consort Shu's palace; he went straight to hers," Qi Yan scoffed.
"How come I didn't realize Qingyan had such abilities when we were in Ningguo? I wonder where she secretly learned those seductive tricks to seduce men all day long," Feiyan said indignantly.
"Heh, after tonight, the Emperor might be in a good mood and directly bestow upon her the title of Consort. We'll have to kneel before her from now on."
"It's disgusting. I'm afraid that one day she'll be in a high position and kick us while we're down..."
Emperor Yuanwu followed Qingyan to her palace.
He looked around the room, his gaze finally settling on her.
"You really enjoy reading?" Emperor Yuanwu stared at the cabinet full of books and a half-read book on the table, then leisurely turned a couple of pages.
"I'm just passing the time because I'm bored these days." Qingyan walked to Emperor Yuanwu's side and took down the books from his bookshelf. "Let me serve you until you retire for the night."
"Serve?" Emperor Yuanwu repeated her words, "How do you intend to serve?"
Qingyan's cheeks flushed instantly. She bit her lip and said shyly, "Your Majesty... Your Majesty does not know."
"I have no idea." Emperor Yuanwu stood up: "Just copy this book on the table and give it to me tomorrow morning."
After Emperor Yuanwu finished speaking, he turned and went into her bedroom.
He lay on the bed, and soon his breathing became steady, and he fell asleep.
Qingyan was stunned for a while before she came to her senses.
She suddenly understood.
Actually, from the very beginning.
Emperor Yuanwu never truly intended for her to become his concubine.
He deliberately took her away today in front of Ruyan and the others.
It was intentionally shown to them.
They had been resentful about her sudden appointment.
After tonight.
It seems the rift between them can never be erased.
Qingyan smiled wryly, took out her brush and ink, lit a candle, and sat outside the palace, where she began to write earnestly.
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The next day.
Emperor Yuanwu, accompanied by Consort Shu, Consort Zhen, his ministers, generals, and princes, went to the Bashang Grassland.
Hunting is a rule established by the royal family since their ancestors.
Hunting was one of the earliest skills used by those who mastered royal power to make a living.
The Yuan Dynasty even incorporated hunting into its military ceremony, and princes were taught how to hunt by special instructors from the time they could walk.
Hunting is not simply about hunting; it is more like a meticulously planned military campaign.
Mu Qianqian nestled in Consort Shu's arms, her eyes darting around.
It took two hours to travel there.
We've finally arrived at the Bashang Grassland...
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