Chapter 113 If Line: If Yuanyuan Becomes a Concubine (4)
There have long been rumors in the palace that the emperor's newly appointed concubine, Yang, is stunningly beautiful and naturally charming, and that the emperor favors her every night.
But Xiao Yan just thought it was just hearsay by his subordinates and never took it seriously.
In his opinion, how could his father, who was in charge of all affairs, worked diligently day and night, and had left the six palaces vacant for many years, be tempted by beauty?
He knew very well that his father's purpose in taking Yang into the harem was nothing more than to elevate the Yang family as foreign relatives so that the tax reform implemented by her father would be guaranteed.
The claim that she was favored every night must be a fabrication, and as for her beauty, it is probably just an exaggeration.
However, the facts were completely opposite to what he thought.
As night falls, the last ray of light golden afterglow shrouds the palaces and pavilions.
The young woman was wearing a brand new, gorgeous scarlet skirt with phoenix-tail pattern. She had her hair tied up in a high bun, adorned with pearls and jade. She was extremely beautiful, and under the sparkling sunset glow, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Xiao Yan was surprised and could hardly hide his amazement, but he quickly lowered his eyes and suppressed his unnecessary emotions.
"I came to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to see my father for an important matter, so I will not bother the Empress Yuan here. Please excuse me and take my leave first."
Yang Manyan's cheeks flushed slightly, and he said softly, "Okay, go quickly."
Xiao Yan rolled up his sleeves and bowed to her again, then quickly walked into the main gate of the Qianqing Palace.
Watching his tall and thin figure disappear into the distance, Yang Manyan felt an inexplicable sense of sadness in his heart.
She was only seventeen years old, and she had become someone else's stepmother. Her stepson was the same age as her...
Before this, even though she had imagined that her marriage might not be satisfactory, she had never considered becoming someone's second wife or concubine. Unfortunately, things did not go as she wished.
The only thing to be thankful for is that she is the only one in the harem for the time being, so at least she doesn't have to share a man with others.
The sky was getting darker and darker. After standing there for a while, Yang Manyan walked around the porch in front of the hall and turned into the western warm pavilion at the back.
At this moment, the main hall of the Qianqing Palace was brightly lit, just like daytime.
The emperor and Xiao Yan and his son sat opposite each other on the soft couch by the window, with freshly brewed hot tea on the small table in the middle.
After discussing today's important matters, Xiao Yan looked at the steam rising from the teacup and pondered for a moment.
"Father, there is something I haven't had time to report to you. I just happened to run into Concubine Yuan's mother outside the Palace of Heavenly Purity, so I stepped forward and saluted her."
The emperor had no reaction, just nodded slightly.
Just before Xiao Yan stepped into the main hall door, a eunuch came to report the matter to him.
After a moment of silence, the emperor said in a deep voice: "You don't have to worry about her. Even if she gives birth to an heir in the future, it will not shake your position as the crown prince."
"Yes, I saved it." Xiao Qing lowered his eyes calmly, but his heart was suddenly in turmoil.
He originally thought the rumors were unreliable, but now it seems that they are mostly true.
Thinking of the beautiful new stepmother who should have been his Crown Princess, he inexplicably felt an indescribable strange emotion, and even he himself could not tell what it was.
The gilded Suanni incense burner in the corner was burning quietly, and the air was filled with the elegant scent of ambergris.
The emperor tapped the edge of the table with his fingers. "The weather has been getting hotter and hotter lately. I plan to move to the West Garden for a few days. Zi'an, you can come with me. It will be a good opportunity for me to see how much your riding skills have improved."
It wasn't that he complained about the heat in the palace, but his newly appointed concubine was indeed a little too pampered.
After just a few touches at night, she started to act coquettishly and said she was hot. After the lovemaking, both of us were sweating profusely, as if we had just been pulled out of the water.
Xiyuan, also known as Taiye Lake, has sparse buildings and dense trees, making it the best summer resort in the imperial city.
Moreover, the Western Garden was adjacent to the Imperial Palace, less than a quarter of an hour's ride away, which did not delay his daily return to the palace for morning court sessions and handling of government affairs.
Xiao Yan naturally would not refuse.
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Since moving to the Xiyuan Palace, Yang Manyan has been enjoying himself every day, either boating and feeding fish or admiring flowers.
The only flaw is that the man who never stayed overnight with her is now living with her in Hanyuan Palace of Yingtai.
Not only did his tricks become more and more varied, but after finishing, he would continue to sleep on the same bed with her until dawn.
It's a holiday, so there's no need to attend court early.
She is like a ripe peach, sweet juice will drip out if poked. She is so delicate and charming that there is probably no man in the world who can remain indifferent.
With the precedents of his father and elder brother, the emperor thought that he would never lose control due to selfish desires in his life.
But as soon as he got close to her, he felt like he was bewitched, and all the patience and restraint he had maintained for decades collapsed because of her.
"If you don't want this, then why not change to another style?" The emperor's eyes were dim and his voice was hoarse.
Before Yang Manyan could respond, he had already picked her up...
This morning love affair went on for a long time, but the two of them didn't know that there was another person just across the window.
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