Chapter 48 Promotion to Beauty
Pei Tingyue's whole body was stiff.
She felt like she had brought this upon herself.
"say."
While he was stunned, he heard Xie Chen's urging voice again. He placed his palm on the back of Pei Tingyue's snow-white neck and rubbed it meaningfully.
Pei Tingyue didn't want to answer this question.
She was really ashamed.
Pei Tingyue wanted to escape, but she was trapped on the couch. The man looked down at her and the hand pressing on her neck gradually increased its strength, making her unable to move at all.
She was destined not to refuse.
The burning heat quickly spread throughout my body, and my voice trembled uncontrollably: "I want to try..."
Before she could finish her words, the man leaned over, holding her face and moving closer.
The moment their lips touched, a tingling sensation spread throughout their body along their spine.
Pei Tingyue's body suddenly softened, but her mind was not blank, there was a trace of consciousness.
She thought that the emperor's lips were so soft and even warm.
But soon, her consciousness was forcefully snatched away, leaving her in a state of unconsciousness.
The sound of water splashing could be heard in the hall.
It lasted so long that Pei Tingyue felt like she was about to melt, and the man then pulled away slightly, giving her a chance to catch her breath.
Xie Chen was still leaning over. He touched the woman's swollen lips, and his eyes became darker.
In the past, he never approached others, but this was the first time, and he didn't feel disgusted at all. Instead, he felt very curious and happy.
His voice was very soft: "Sweet."
Pei Tingyue didn't hear his words clearly, so she had to ask again: "What did the emperor say?"
Xie Chen didn't repeat himself. He looked down at the beautiful face with spring-like eyes and asked, "What about Tingyue? Is her whole body going limp?"
He actually asked such a question!
Pei Tingyue almost choked.
Her face turned even redder and she turned her head away in panic.
Xie Chen didn't hear the answer but wasn't disappointed. He just bent down a little lower and kissed the woman's delicate lips again.
…
When they separated again, both of them were breathing unsteadily.
Xie Chen's tone was a little breathless. He asked, "What about now?"
It seemed as if he was going to continue kissing her if she didn't answer.
Pei Tingyue's eyes turned red after being kissed, and her eyebrows and eyes became even more charming.
I dared not not answer this time, but it was too embarrassing to say it out loud.
She could only hug the emperor's thin waist and respond softly.
Hearing her voice, Xie Chen let out a short laugh in his throat.
"Okay, I won't tease you anymore, just keep watching."
He returned to his desk to deal with the memorials.
Pei Tingyue held the book and couldn't read it anymore. After being angry for a while, she changed to another one.
Pei Tingyue spent the next period of time in Chengming Palace.
Eat on time, take medicine on time, and rest on time every day.
During the day, he would accompany Xie Chen in the imperial study, sometimes reading storybooks, sometimes reading chess manuals.
In the evening, Xie Chen would take time to teach her how to play chess and guide her patiently.
The two of them were together during the day, but slept separately at night.
Xie Chen took her health into consideration and did not let her sleep with him. At most, he would give her a few more "rewards" during their rest time.
So the swelling on her lips never went away, making Pei Tingyue afraid to see anyone. She asked someone to find some anti-swelling ointment and applied it secretly at night.
That afternoon, Xie Chen met with ministers in the imperial study, and Pei Tingyue returned to the side hall.
People from the Imperial Household Department sent over hydrangeas that were in full bloom. The flowers were layered and brightly colored.
Pei Tingyue liked this kind of flowers very much, so she asked the palace maid to find a vase for them and planned to put them in the study after arranging them.
Halfway through, a palace maid entered the hall.
"Talented lady, the Queen Mother invites you."
Pei Tingyue put down the embroidered ball in her hand, her face solemn: "Empress Dowager?"
"yes."
Pei Tingyue put on makeup immediately, changed into a light green dress, and hurried to the Cining Palace.
Along the way, she was thinking about the Queen Mother's intentions.
According to her understanding, the empress dowager's surname was Qin. She was originally born in a family of minor officials in Kyoto. She was chosen by the previous emperor to enter the harem because of her beauty, but because of her humble family background, her position after entering the palace was not high.
Even though she gave birth to the late emperor's eldest son, the current emperor, she was only a concubine. Concubine was not the main position of a palace, so the late emperor's Empress Li raised the child herself.
Later, the emperor ascended the throne and honored her as empress dowager, and then gave her the honor of earl from her in-laws' family.
After the Empress Dowager entered the Cining Palace, she devoted herself to worshipping Buddha all year round and ignored all matters concerning the six palaces. On weekdays, only Empress Cui could see her; no one else could.
Why is she being summoned now?
Because it is against the rules for her to recuperate in Chengming Palace, she wants to be punished?
Or is someone gossiping about her and wants to punish her?
While I was thinking about it, I arrived at the Cining Palace.
Pei Tingyue looked up at the plaque, took a deep breath, and stepped inside.
She was led into the main hall.
As soon as she entered, the scent of cold wood and sandalwood hit her face, and she followed a maid into the west room.
Pei Tingyue looked around the hall inconspicuously.
The furnishings in the west room are simple, with an incense burner, a soft couch, and a few ornaments.
Sitting on the edge of the couch was a woman in her forties, with a bun hairstyle common in the palace, several gold hairpins inlaid with rubies on her head, and a palace dress embroidered with gold thread with the words "happiness and longevity". She had a very kind face.
The nanny reminded at the right time: "Empress Dowager, Consort Pei is here."
Upon hearing this, Pei Tingyue knelt down and greeted him.
When Queen Mother Qin heard the greeting, she put down the scriptures in her hand, looked at her for a moment, and then ordered the palace servants: "Give Consort Pei a seat."
Immediately, a palace maid brought her an embroidered cushion.
Pei Tingyue bowed: "I dare not."
Queen Mother Qin said in a gentle voice: "Child, sit down."
Pei Tingyue then sat down.
She asked calmly, "I wonder why the Empress Dowager summoned me here?"
Queen Mother Qin smiled and said, "A few days ago, the Emperor came to pay his respects and said he wanted to bring someone to see me. However, he's not well yet, so he'll bring him back when he's better."
"This is the first time the emperor has said this to me. I'm curious and can't wait to see him."
"I heard that your illness has improved a lot. It just so happens that the emperor is calling for a meeting today, so I took advantage of this opportunity to have someone call you over."
"After seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed a well-behaved and good boy."
The emperor wants to take her to see the empress dowager?
Why haven't I heard him mention it?
Pei Tingyue suppressed her doubts and said in a clear voice, "Thank you, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, for your praise."
Seeing her politeness, Queen Mother Qin was even more satisfied. "I heard from the Emperor that on the day Chunshou was assassinated, you were not afraid of swords and resolutely stood before the Emperor. You are truly courageous."
Pei Tingyue was stunned.
They were clearly going to die together, so why does it sound like she is not afraid of life or death and is willing to take the knife for the emperor?
She carefully considered her words: "Not just me, any concubine would do the same."
Queen Mother Qin smiled, but didn't agree with what she said. She only said, "I will remember your contribution. I originally wanted to give you the rank of Concubine. But I heard that the Emperor promoted you not long ago. A promotion too quickly might not be a good thing. So, I will only give you the rank of Beauty."
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