That night, Concubine Qi paid a high price of eight thousand taels of silver to buy the first night with the Emperor of Chu.
The first night in eighteen years.
Chu Aotian was a little shy.
At night, she ordered the palace servants to give her a bath and burn incense. Then, wearing a loose robe, she entered the palace of Concubine Qi under the envious and jealous gazes of the other four concubines.
close the door.
The lovebirds are in harmony.
However...
In fact, after entering the house, Chu Aotian sincerely asked Concubine Qi many questions:
"What do you like to eat?"
"what do you like?"
"Your father is one of the most loyal ministers in the court. I admire him very much. A good father will have a good daughter. Why don't we play a couple of games?"
Bring up the chessboard.
Noble Lady Qi: “?”
Although I don't quite understand it, the emperor's grace cannot be violated.
"I obey your command."
The two of them sat cross-legged, facing each other on a low couch, fiddling with two sets of chess pieces, one black and one white, playing chess by overlapping them.
Concubine Qi held the white piece in her hand and wrote words while glancing at the night outside the window. She seemed to want to say something but stopped herself several times.
That's all.
Two more games.
Time passed, and it was already the second watch. However, the candlelight was dimming in the room, and the emperor showed no intention of going to bed. However, she could not hold on any longer and yawned.
"ah……"
This big yawn should have reminded the emperor.
Yes.
Chu Aotian saw this and laughed, "You are not as healthy as your father. We stayed up all night on the night of the coup. It's only the second watch now. Why are you feeling sleepy?"
Concubine Qi felt a little nervous.
If she said she was sleepy, what would happen if the emperor didn't come to her place in the future?
"Your Majesty, I am not sleepy. It is the candlelight that dazzled my eyes."
Chu Aotian smiled and said:
"You don't have to force yourself. Tomorrow, I will summon the imperial physician to check on you."
"I am really not sleepy!"
"really?"
"Um."
"That's what you said, so let's fight a few more rounds." Chu Aotian twisted his black dots, his brows bright and energetic, without any sign of tiredness.
Concubine Qi had to suppress her tiredness and serve diligently.
Another hour passed.
Concubine Qi discovered that the emperor talked a lot. He could talk about anything from the court to the country, to food, clothing and daily necessities; from astronomy and geography to wine and women. Every word he spoke was full of energy and enthusiasm.
His easy-going demeanor did not show any kingly airs.
She couldn't help but be moved and said a lot.
Chat till dawn!
"I should go to court now."
At the appointed time, Chu Aotian ran away, but Concubine Qi had a pair of panda eyes, looked listless, and her voice was hoarse.
The maid came in to serve, and when she saw the appearance of Lady Qi, she couldn't help but be shocked:
Has the Emperor been struggling with Concubine Qi all night?
Is the emperor so powerful?
heroic!
Magnificent!
Really Regal!
In less than half an hour, the female doctor from the Imperial Hospital came to take care of Concubine Qi on the order of the Emperor. When the other concubines heard about this, they were so anxious that their eyes turned red:
"The Emperor has just favored her, and he has already summoned the imperial physician?"
"If Concubine Qi gives birth to the emperor's eldest son, won't the harem become hers?"
"From now on, there will be no chance for us to make a breakthrough..."
"We can't just sit there and wait for death..."
Therefore, those who were reluctant to spend money gritted their teeth and went all out!
If you are reluctant to spend money, you can’t win the emperor’s favor.
Spend money!
Noble Lady Qi knew that the other concubines were jealous of her for being the first to receive the emperor's favor, but she didn't know the truth about what happened last night...
How dare I tell anyone?
If I say it, will people laugh at me?
So, he held his waist and rubbed Yanba's eyebrows, looking like he was tired from serving the emperor, and ordered the palace maid:
"The Emperor likes to drink green tea. Make a pot and I will personally deliver it to the Imperial Study."
"My dear, please take a rest and take care of yourself."
"It's okay. As long as it can make the emperor happy, it's worth it even if I have to work harder."
When the other four concubines heard the report from their spy, they were so angry that they tore their handkerchiefs:
"Pretend!"
"What's the big deal about being the first? The real skill is whether or not you can get pregnant!"
"Tonight, I will definitely let the emperor stay overnight!"
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The disputes in the harem were complicated and Chu Li was unaware of the details. These days, he was busy dealing with the aftermath and negotiating with Qin Muyu and others.
Qin Muxue is officially together with Lu Yunchu.
The two of them discussed marriage and were busy for several days.
That day, she was free and Chu Dichi had finished the important matters at hand, so the two of them went out of the city together to visit General Xie.
There were three carriages in total.
One car was for people, and two were for gifts, both were full.
Chu Li looked at the scenery outside the window that was constantly receding, and entered a quiet path, getting closer and closer to General Xie's residence.
"Xiaojiu."
"Um?"
Chu Dichi held her little hand and said, "Once mother nods, you will be mine completely."
Chu Li glanced at him:
"When did you become so polite?"
Wasn't she already his?
"That's different. Even though I got it first, I still have to show you the proper etiquette. Even though the order is not quite right, it's still there after all."
A silver tongue.
Specious arguments.
Chu Di said slowly: "This world, this society, is not for honest people."
It is often difficult for honest and decent people to go far.
If he was honest, he probably wouldn't even be able to touch her little hand now, just like that fool Qin Muyu, his childhood sweetheart was stolen away by someone else.
useless.
"You are still right to be dishonest?"
"Um."
Chu Li narrowed his eyes: "Hmm?"
"No sense, no sense, I'm going to take a generous gift and go to your mother to make amends?"
Chu Li snorted, picked up the red booklet on the small table and opened it. It was filled with neat handwriting, marking the gifts he brought on this trip.
Gold and silver thread brocade screen, jade Buddha, chicken blood stone, cloisonné two-eared vase...
"A colorful glass lamp?"
This item is made of special material. The body of the cup is as transparent as crystal, and there are exquisite patterns carved inside. When sunlight or candlelight passes through, the entire glass cup will be full of luster and beauty.
Not expensive, but a very rare item.
"Give this to my mother as well?"
Chu Dichi leaned forward to look, "Do you like it?"
"A little bit," Chu Li considered, "I'll ask mother to put it in the dowry and return it to us."
Chu Di nodded slowly, very satisfied:
"Um!"
Very good.
Even before getting married, they already knew how to save money and bring home all the good things they had.
Very good!
"Master, Mistress, we're here." The clever Chong Feng changed his words.
Chu Dichi was delighted: "Reward."
"Thank you, Master!"
The shocked figure beside him touched his bald head: "?"
Missed out on the big reward just because you were a step late?
He and Chongfeng clearly have the same status and position.
He refused.
Chu Di lifted the carriage curtain late, and Chong Feng was very considerate. He immediately dismounted, bent his waist and knelt, "The carriage is high, please step on me to get off the carriage, Madam."
It was naturally impossible for Chu Li to step on him.
He leaped forward and landed steadily.
Chu Dichi was quite satisfied. He patted Chong Feng on the shoulder, respected him very much, and took Chu Li with him into the bamboo forest.
Shocking Shadow: “…”
Now I’m convinced.
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