At first, it was just a little game between Hongli and Chen Yuwei.
Later, due to Chen Yuwei's constant brainwashing, Hongli gradually fell in love with this tactic.
That's why they say Hongli has a stubborn temper; you have to go along with him in daily life.
Just look at how much praise Chen Yuwei has for Hongli after he finished doing such a simple task as drying his hair.
Someone with less patience or a sense of shame definitely wouldn't have been able to do it.
But Chen Yuwei could do it openly and honestly, and she would do it whenever Hongli came.
What's wrong with being a little thick-skinned? The most important thing is to take advantage of the benefits.
Chen Yuwei doesn't care about saving face at all, which is why she has a place in Hongli's heart. She dares to go all out to flatter him. How could other noble ladies from other families be willing to do that?
Hongli wiped his slightly damp hair clean with a handkerchief, which he then tossed to a palace servant waiting nearby.
It was already late at night, and unsurprisingly, the two of them had to get down to business.
Hongli's expression remained unchanged, but inwardly he was excitedly rubbing his fingers together.
Yo-hey
He finally had a chance to be happy with Wei'er. You know, he had been away from the palace for several months and must have been miserable.
Next time, he'll have to bring Wei'er along no matter what. Without Wei'er, his life seems to have lost a great deal of joy.
While muttering to himself, Hongli's hands kept moving. Before he knew it, he had pulled Chen Yuwei into his arms and kissed her passionately. Their clothes fell to the ground and overlapped.
The bed curtains were drawn, merging the figures inside into one. The night was long, and the air was filled with the gentle warmth of spring.
...
A night of indulgence offers nothing more than spiritual uplift and physical relaxation.
However, matters between men and women end there, and some people even regard them as poison, becoming addicted to them.
When Chen Yuwei opened her eyes, it was already broad daylight.
Hongli was no longer by her side, and she could even feel the chill emanating from the bed when she touched it.
Hmm, it's obvious that this person has been gone for quite some time, but that doesn't affect Chen Yuwei's reluctance to get out of bed and her decision to stay in bed.
Chen Yuwei yawned leisurely and straightened her clothes.
Putting on her nightgown that had slipped down to her shoulders, which also covered the exposed bruises, Chen Yuwei got up and called for Xia He, who was waiting outside the door.
"master"
Xia He was carrying a washbasin for washing her face, and next to it hung a wet and wrung-out cloth.
Chen Yuwei hummed in agreement, waved to Xia He, and picked up a handkerchief to wipe her arms, cheeks, and neck.
Snap—
Chen Yuwei threw the used handkerchief back into the water, her gaze meeting the bronze mirror before her. "Did the Emperor leave any message when he departed?"
Her face was clearly reflected in the bronze mirror. Chen Yuwei picked up a wooden comb and began to comb her long, black hair.
Xia He placed the washbasin on the shelf beside her. "His Majesty said he would arrive a little earlier today."
Every time Hongli came to Yikun Palace, he would not stay for more than one day.
Therefore, Chen Yuwei's Yikun Palace was notoriously bad in the harem.
There's nothing we can do; the emperor likes it, and the more the emperor likes it, the more the women in the harem dislike it.
The word "vixen" has never truly left Chen Yuwei's mind.
However, Chen Yuwei didn't care. Reputation is not something to be taken seriously in the harem, because those with good reputations in the harem are basically short-lived.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor also said that the meal prepared last night was quite good and that we could prepare more."
While Xia He was helping Chen Yuwei with her makeup and dressing, she relayed the words that Hongli had left behind.
It is basically a verbatim paraphrase, with occasional changes to the word order of one or two words, which does not affect the meaning.
"In that case, let the kitchen and the imperial kitchen prepare it. The emperor has asked for it, so we can't let him not enjoy it to his heart's content."
If placed elsewhere, one might have to advise the emperor to consider his health and not use it too often.
But Chen Yuwei doesn't think that way at all. She's the kind of person who eats whatever she likes. She thinks being happy is the most important thing. Besides, the imperial physicians are still around. What's the point of having imperial physicians if you're not healthy? What are they afraid of?
Xia He smiled and said, "Don't worry, my lady, I have already sent someone to give the order."
I assure you that when the Emperor arrives today, he will be satisfied.
While the master and servant were talking, Chen Yuwei's makeup and dressing were already done.
She got up and changed into a new qipao. Chen Yuwei circled around the bronze mirror and thought, "Not bad, not bad, no problem."
With her arm around his shoulder, they went to the tatami room, where Chen Yuwei asked about her two daughters.
As for the three sons, they had already been sent to the Qianqing Palace by this time.
"Both princesses are already awake. Shall I send their wet nurses to bring them here?"
"Send it over. Their first birthday celebration is in a few days."
Last night, His Majesty just said that the first birthday banquet should be a grand affair. You should go to the Imperial Household Department later and keep an eye on things.”
Chen Yuwei waved casually and leaned back against the soft pillow.
The tassels hanging down fell into her hair, shimmering in the light.
Xia He perked up as soon as she heard it was about the two little princesses' first birthday party.
"Your Majesty, those servants in the Imperial Household Department love to take advantage of the chaos."
This servant will definitely arrange for someone to give him a good talking-to.
The first birthday banquet was usually the responsibility of the Imperial Household Department, but the relevant rituals were set by the Empress.
However, given the special circumstances surrounding Chen Yuwei's two daughters, coupled with Chen Yuwei's favor with the emperor, and the fact that Hongli remarked with great interest last night, it's highly likely that Chen Yuwei will ultimately have to handle this matter herself.
"Let the servants of the Imperial Household Department make some preparations first. The ceremony still needs the Empress's approval, but it will be roughly the same and certainly won't be lower than before."
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