Chapter 134: Boating on the Lake
The other side.
Xie Chen brought Pei Tingyue back to the palace. However, he did not return to Chengming Palace, but went to the Imperial Lake.
Pei Tingyue was stunned when he got off the carriage.
Just because the scenery in front of me is extremely beautiful.
An exquisitely carved wooden boat was breaking through the water and slowly approaching. The gilded royal bells hanging on it were making clear and pleasant sounds.
At this time of year, lotus flowers are in full bloom in the Imperial Lake for miles, and the lakeside is lit with endless glazed palace lanterns. The dim candlelight is reflected on the lake surface into shimmering waves, and the ripples seem to be floating with thousands of pieces of gold.
The light flows like a dream.
The magnificent scene here was the most magnificent she had ever seen.
Pei Tingyue looked back: "Is this what the emperor prepared?"
Xie Chen embraced her from behind and whispered, "This is to celebrate Tingyue's promotion."
Pei Tingyue's eyes seemed to be filled with stars: "I like it very much."
Xie Chen chuckled softly, then took her by the hand and walked to the lake, carefully helping her onto the boat.
Pei Tingyue discovered that the temperature here was comparable to that of spring when she went up. It was not until a faint white mist appeared on the lake that she realized that hot spring water was brought in from the Imperial Lake, which was why there was a beautiful sight of ten miles of blooming lotus flowers.
She took off her cloak and sat in the boat drinking with Xie Chen while looking at the beautiful scenery. On the table was a very low-alcohol Huadiao wine that she could drink even if she was pregnant.
When the pleasure boat reached the center of the lake, it startled a flock of egrets, which made Pei Tingyue's eyes bend. Feeling playful, she rolled up her sleeves and went to the bow to splash water and play.
Xie Chen was afraid that she would get wet and cold on the way back, so he followed behind her and watched over her.
Seeing her like this, he sighed helplessly, but curled the corners of his lips when he raised his eyes.
Pei Tingyue personally picked a few lotus pods, washed them with clean water, and peeled them at the table. After removing the lotus seeds, he put one in his own mouth and another in Xie Chen's mouth.
"Your Majesty, try it. This is delicious."
Xie Chen lowered his eyes and looked at the lotus seeds that were passed to his lips, frowning slightly. He had never eaten raw lotus seeds before and was about to refuse, but when he saw her expectant eyes, he lowered his head and ate them.
It tastes crisp and slightly sweet, and is surprisingly delicious.
Pei Tingyue held her cheek and smiled, "Isn't it delicious? I didn't lie to the emperor."
Xie Chen's brows relaxed: "Yeah."
Pei Tingyue peeled another one for him.
After Xie Chen finished eating, he asked her to stop.
Looking at her suddenly dim face, he cleared his throat and explained, "Peeling too much will hurt your hands."
Pei Tingyue no longer had a bitter expression on her face, but smiled brightly: "Your Majesty loves me dearly."
"Um."
Pei Tingyue was dissatisfied and tugged at his collar, acting like a spoiled child, "Your Majesty, just say what you want to say."
Xie Chen was very patient: "What do you want me to say?"
Pei Tingyue said without hesitation: "Say you feel sorry for me."
Xie Chen said "hmm" again.
Pei Tingyue's face fell.
Xie Chen laughed: "I feel sorry for you."
Pei Tingyue is still the same.
Xie Chen said softly: "I feel sorry for you."
Pei Tingyue became spoiled: "The emperor said that he likes me."
Xie Chen was silent.
After a long while, he said, "I like you."
Pei Tingyue looked unbearable, and she burrowed into his arms, no matter how hard he tried to pull her out. After rubbing for a long time, she raised her head and said, "Your Highness, I also admire you."
Xie Chen's throat moved, he laughed briefly, and leaned over to kiss her. When he kissed her rosy lips, heat flowed from his heart to every part of his body.
The kiss became more and more fierce, making Pei Tingyue unable to resist. All her consciousness was plundered, her back was numb, and her face was burning.
Pei Tingyue finally managed to push it away a little bit, and she whispered, "Take a break."
Xie Chen gently stroked her back and slowly helped her calm down. Seeing that she was feeling better, he kissed her again.
…
When they separated again, Pei Tingyue held on to his collar tightly and panted against his shoulder.
Xie Chen closed his eyes.
He felt very uncomfortable.
He has been a vegetarian for a really long time.
He finally managed to suppress it, but her seductive breathing rang in his eardrums again, making him feel hot all over.
"Let's go back. I'll bring you here when I have time."
Pei Tingyue's mind was in a mess. She could hardly hear what he said and just nodded randomly in agreement.
The dragon chariot had already been waiting by the lake.
As soon as the two of them entered, they kissed each other again. When they arrived at Chengming Palace, Pei Tingyue's lips were numb.
She was carried into Chengming Palace, and her clothes were slowly taken off and placed between the bed.
Xie Chen kissed her round shoulders, being extremely gentle and careful.
Pei Tingyue felt that such tenderness was more torturous.
In the end, she cried and stretched out her legs to kick someone, but was grabbed and held on the waist and abdomen.
…
The candlelight flickers red, filling the room with spring light.
The second day.
Pei Tingyue didn't wake up until noon.
After she had washed up, she went out and found Xie Chen in the imperial study. There were obviously more memorials on the desk than usual.
Pei Tingyue laughed secretly, "Your Majesty."
Xie Chen heard a familiar voice and looked up. "You're awake. I'll have someone prepare food."
Pei Tingyue immediately said: "No need, I want to return to the palace."
Xie Chen squeezed her hand: "Why are you going back so soon? Don't you want to stay with me?"
Pei Tingyue pretended to be pitiful: "I do want to. But there are so many memorials. If I am here, the emperor will have to deal with more today. I can't be a concubine who brings disaster to the country."
Xie Chen looked at her steadily: "I see you, you are not worried that I can't handle the affairs of state, but it is inconvenient here, and you are anxious to go back to read the storybook, right?"
Pei Tingyue: “…”
Correct answer.
But she remained calm and said, "I said that the book was bought for the Imperial Concubine."
Xie Chen nodded and instructed Liang Yao, who was standing beside him, "Send the book I bought yesterday to the Imperial Concubine. Tell her that if you borrow it and I find out, you'll end up in a terrible situation."
Pei Tingyue: “…”
How can you be so heartless?
Xie Chen turned to her and asked, "Do you want to go back to the palace or stay here?"
Pei Tingyue sat down angrily aside.
Xie Chen laughed twice, stood up from the table, took two books from Liang Yao's hand and handed them to Pei Tingyue, "You can only read these two. After you finish reading them, you can't ask the imperial concubine to borrow them."
Pei Tingyue took the script and complained, "The Emperor is treating me worse and worse!"
Xie Chen squatted in front of her and sighed, "But Tingyue, you can't read the book for the rest of your life. At least for the next ten years, you can't just rely on this to kill time."
Pei Tingyue's heart kept beating.
This statement has a profound meaning.
Of course she knew that she couldn't just kill time like that.
But when she heard it from his mouth, she didn't dare to guess rashly.
Seeing the confusion on her face, Xie Chen said softly, "National history books and scheming are also very interesting. I'll pick out some interesting ones for you to read later, okay?"
Pei Tingyue felt a surge of shock in his heart.
Is this to teach her to grow up personally?
Of course she was happy to do so.
Not only for her, but also for the baby in her belly.
If it is a prince, and the battle for the throne comes in the later period, her little tricks will not be enough in the court. With the emperor's guidance, she can solve many problems that she cannot solve now.
But she couldn't say that openly, so she just said obediently, "I obey the emperor."
Xie Chen stood up and rubbed his nose with hers, "My sweet Yue."
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