Chapter 35 Eating secretly
The emperor said nothing, his deep eyes were like an ancient well without any ripples, cold and indifferent, and it was difficult to tell whether he was happy or angry.
Chang Ying inexplicably thought of a possibility, his face suddenly changed slightly, and he asked tremblingly: "Your Majesty, this..."
He originally thought that the prince was still young and had been married for only a short time, so he would not have deep feelings for Yang. The emperor was over thirty years old and it was rare for him to be interested in a woman. Naturally, he preferred the emperor whom he had served for many years.
Unexpectedly, the prince also fell in love with Yang, and even did not hesitate to confront and threaten the emperor in person.
After a long silence, the emperor suddenly said in a cold voice: "Go to the Yingtai in the Western Garden."
"Yes." Chang Ying responded with lowered eyebrows and sweat in his hands.
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Xiyuan, Yingtai at the southern end of Taiye Lake.
A month later, Yang Manyan finally stepped out of the gate of Hanyuan Hall.
After noon, the warm sun lazily poured on the lake which had not yet frozen in early winter, reflecting the rippling waves.
Looking up, you can see flowing lights between the pavilions and terraces of different heights on the opposite bank of the lake.
Xingyun smiled and said, "I didn't take a closer look when I entered the West Garden the first day. Now I know that the scenery here is so pleasant. No wonder all the successive Holy Lords love to come here for fun."
Yang Manyan remained silent, looking at the majestic imperial palace standing on the east side of the West Garden, his thoughts wandering.
The prince returned to the capital yesterday. I wonder how he would react when he finds out that he is not in the Eastern Palace.
Will he go look for her, or will he just pretend nothing happened?
Suddenly, a cool breeze blew in from the lake. She shivered slightly with cold and subconsciously pulled her pomegranate red feather paper cloak tightly around her body.
After taking a break, she walked to a pavilion on the shore, surrounded by a dozen palace maids and eunuchs, and sat down to rest.
Immediately, the tactful young eunuch swiftly brought hot tea and snacks, and added a brazier with burning red charcoal in the pavilion.
Yang Manyan couldn't help but sigh that in just one month, she, a girl from a poor family, had become accustomed to such a pampered life with so many people around her.
After the maid helped her wash her hands, she picked up a piece of crispy abalone and tasted it. It melted in her mouth with a fragrant milky aroma. She finished half of the plate without realizing it.
"If the lady likes it, can I go get some more?" asked a young eunuch with a flattering smile.
Before Yang Manyan could say anything to decline, they saw the imperial carriage moving towards them in a grand manner from afar.
In an instant, all the palace maids and eunuchs in the pavilion knelt on the ground, with their backs bowed low, waiting humbly and respectfully for the arrival of the Supreme Being.
Yang Manyan also stood up and bowed respectfully. She thought the man would support her in advance as usual, but she didn't expect that he would accept her full courtesy.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked down at the squatting girl.
She lowered her head slightly, revealing a part of her jade-like neck from her collar. Her skin was as white and delicate as cream, but with a few traces of light pink, which was left by his kiss last night.
The emperor knew that there were many similar marks on her body, all left by him when he favored her.
After a moment's silence, he raised his hand to help her up, and at the same time dismissed the attendants.
The dozen or so well-trained palace maids and eunuchs held their breath and walked out briskly.
The pavilion was suddenly empty, with only the two of them left.
Yang Manyan nodded and lowered his brows, not knowing what to say.
After a long stalemate, she said weakly, "It was His Majesty who agreed to let me go out for a walk..."
The man suddenly pinched her delicate and round cheeks with his big hands, forcing her to look at him, "Why are you panicking? I didn't say I won't let you out."
Yang Manyan didn't understand why he always liked to pinch her face, and used such strong force, so she pouted secretly to express her dissatisfaction.
The slightly pouted cherry lips were rosy and tender, with some crumbs that looked like shortbread at the corners of the mouth. The emperor's eyes moved slightly.
"What did you just eat without wiping your mouth?" He joked seriously with a serious face.
Yang Manyan licked his lips subconsciously, but just missed the crumbs at the corner of his mouth.
The emperor couldn't help laughing and reached out to wipe her. The moment his rough fingertips brushed across her delicate skin, both of them paused for a moment.
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