Lianxia thought that the Empress was preparing to bid farewell to Prime Minister Jian, so she happily followed her.
To everyone's surprise, upon seeing Prime Minister Jian, Jian Yang immediately put on a tearful expression.
"Father!" she said, her voice filled with grievance and longing.
Prime Minister Jian looked terrified and nearly jumped up from the spot!
His daughter was never close to him from childhood, and after she became empress, they had even less contact.
At that moment, that sweet, coquettish "Dad" gave him goosebumps!
"Does the Empress intend to return to the palace?" Prime Minister Jian asked awkwardly, his tone somewhat stiff.
Jian Yang shook her head.
"Father, I was just taking a nap when I dreamt of Mother. She said she wanted to see her daughter a little longer." She choked up more and more as she spoke, and eventually broke down in tears.
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Jian froze!
He had always felt somewhat guilty towards Jian Yang's mother, Madam Kang, over the years.
If he hadn't succumbed to temptation back then, his wife wouldn't have passed away so young...
Hearing her mention it now, he felt a mix of emotions.
Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Jian Yang wiped away her tears and said pitifully, "Father, I would like to stay at home for a couple more days to fulfill Mother's wish. What do you think?"
Prime Minister Jian looked at his daughter and thought that she had never made any demands on him in all her life, and his heart skipped a beat.
Such a simple wish, as a father, I should fulfill it no matter what!
Finally, he nodded and said, "Alright, you can stay at home in peace. I will explain the situation to the Emperor when I go to court tomorrow."
Yay!
Mission accomplished!
Jian Yang was overjoyed.
Now that the goal has been achieved, there's no need to patiently talk to my cheap dad anymore.
She made up a random excuse and went back to her little courtyard.
Poor Xia was about to cry.
As the empress's close attendants, they were often the ones punished when the empress made a mistake.
Now that the Empress doesn't want to return to the palace, if the Emperor and Empress Dowager investigate, those of them who left the palace today will likely have a hard time.
The baby is suffering inside, but the baby won't say it.
...
As night fell, after finishing her dinner, Jian Yang asked Lian Xia to prepare a bath for her, which was filled with fragrant flower petals.
"Alright, you all go out and wait. I'll wash myself."
Finally living the life of a pampered young lady she had always dreamed of, enjoying good food, drinks, and fun, she was overjoyed and immediately began to sing happily.
"I love taking baths, my skin feels so good..."
So engrossed in singing, I didn't notice the door being pushed open—
"The little tune the Empress sang was quite unique."
He is the emperor.
Jian Yang: "!!!"
Why is that damned emperor here?!
Jian Yang instinctively covered her chest, wanting to scream.
But reason told her that as the empress, if she showed resistance and disrespect to her "boss," she would most likely anger him.
As for the consequences...
They must have lost their heads!
Therefore, the pragmatic Jian Yang bit her tongue hard, suppressing her fear.
Anyway, with a bucket full of flower petals, the emperor couldn't see anything.
She sank her body underwater before turning to look at the man who had arrived unnoticed, forcing a smile as she asked, "Why has Your Majesty come?"
The emperor looked down directly into Jian Yang's eyes, showing no remorse for peeping at someone bathing.
"I was very worried about the Empress because she had not returned to the palace for a long time, so I thought I would come to the Prime Minister's residence to see her."
Go to hell!
Jian Yang silently grumbled to herself.
Who knows what a weasel's true intentions are when it visits a chicken to wish it a Happy New Year!
I can't take a bath anymore.
No one can stand being stared at directly by a man.
Moreover, this man is an emperor who holds the power of life and death.
Jian Yang forced a sweet smile and said softly, "Your Majesty, I have finished washing. It will take some time to change clothes and get my hair done. Why don't you go to the study and play a few games of chess with my father first, and then come to see Your Majesty after I have finished getting ready?"
Although her method of dismissing him was tactful, the emperor would surely understand.
But the emperor laughed and said, "No need. I have no interest in playing chess tonight. I just want to keep the empress company."
Jian Yang was so angry she had a heart attack!
If this damned emperor doesn't leave, she'll be too embarrassed to stand up from the water.
"Didn't the Empress say she was done washing? Why is she still soaking in the water?"
It was intentional, this person definitely did it on purpose!
Jian Yang gritted her teeth and called out, "Lianxia, come in and help me change my clothes."
Look, look!
If you want to watch, then watch to your heart's content!
Lianxia quickly ran into the house.
After bowing respectfully to the emperor, he took the cloth he had used to wipe Jian Yang's body from the screen shelf and prepared to wipe her body.
But she noticed that her master kept giving her meaningful glances.
Lianxia was completely confused.
The emperor, who was standing to the side, laughed and said, "The empress wants you to bring her inner robe to cover her up first."
Jian Yang: "..."
Was she that obvious?
The emperor was clearly a master at reading people's expressions; he knew perfectly well that his presence would interfere with her bathing, yet he simply wouldn't leave.
Haha, it was definitely done on purpose!
The fist hardened once again.
"But Your Highness, how can you wear your inner robe when you're wet?" Lianxia asked honestly.
Jian Yang was speechless.
Why has this usually clever girl suddenly lost her mind?
Of course, it's because I don't want to expose myself!
However, she dared not say this directly to the emperor.
Fine, since the emperor is shameless, she might as well just give up and do whatever she wants.
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