Jade Hibiscus Palace.
A cool breeze blew by, bringing a sense of desolation.
There were only two or three servants in the courtyard taking care of chores.
Mi Shan casually picked up the scissors and began trimming a plate of white camellias that were in full bloom.
Sunlight fell on her beautiful face, accompanied by a rich fragrance that was pleasing to the eye and lifted one's spirits.
"My lady, how come you're not in a hurry at all? You even have the leisure to tend to these flowers and plants." Xun'er said helplessly, "Our palace is almost deserted."
"We don't really need that many people. A few are enough."
"Can……"
"It's the season when all the flowers are in full bloom. I've heard that the monthly red flowers in the Calyx Garden are blooming beautifully. Xun'er, go and fetch my veil. I'm going to the Calyx Garden."
"Here you are."
Xun'er originally wanted to encourage her mistress to compete for favor, but seeing that her mistress only wanted to plant flowers and grass all day, she didn't say anything more.
On the other side.
The emperor sat in his sedan chair, propping his forehead with one hand, and was drowsy.
After leaving Consort Yu's quarters, he went to the Imperial Study to listen to Li Huaiyan explain many principles.
I'm so tired I want to rest.
But whenever he thought of Mi Shan and what Yu Yu had said, his curiosity about the woman only grew stronger.
I absolutely must go to Jade Hibiscus Palace and find out what's going on with her.
A fragrant aroma wafted over...
Emperor Yuan lifted the curtain, and a garden full of flowers came into view.
Among the flowers, there was a woman dressed in a pink dress and wearing a white veil, carrying a bamboo basket.
In the sunlight, she was completely covered by a light veil, with only a section of her snow-white wrist showing.
Every now and then, I would brush aside the green leaves and reach out to peek at the delicate, purplish-red flowers.
When bending over,
Full-figured, with shapely curves,
Every move she makes is subtly alluring.
Several white butterflies fluttered their wings and followed her around, making the scene even more beautiful and serene, as if a fairy had descended to earth, stirring the hearts of mortals.
Who is that?
"My harem still has such beauties..."
Li Shengyuan couldn't help but get out of the sedan chair.
Xu Ninghai wanted to call out to him, but then gave up and waited respectfully in place, carrying his whisk.
He knew that the emperor was always like this; nine times out of ten, he would be seduced by the concubines in the harem and willingly fall into their trap.
At times like these, he would not allow anyone to follow him, lest he spoil his enjoyment.
He could only silently lament for Mi Jieyu in his heart.
Last time it was Consort Qin, who is it this time?
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The emperor disappeared into the depths of the bushes and quietly followed the woman who seemed like a banished immortal.
Seeing her graceful figure, he was completely unaware.
He even tried to climb a rose bush and reach out to pick the most beautiful flower.
"How dare you! Do you know that every flower in this Calyx Garden was carefully cultivated by craftsmen? Yet you plucked it away, showing not a shred of compassion for the flowers?"
He spoke with feigned authority, but a smile played on his lips.
Originally, I just wanted to tease her and give this "little fairy" a surprise.
Unexpectedly, the person was so frightened that he slipped and fell.
He was still tightly protecting something in his hands.
Li Shengyuan didn't have time to think it through and instinctively reached out to pull her into his arms.
The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, with a faint, familiar scent mixed in.
The touch in his arms was softer than ever before, like a cloud of cotton, held tightly in his embrace.
Emperor Yuan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He lowered his head and looked at the woman, feeling a growing desire to lift her veil and see for himself.
"presumptuous!"
Unexpectedly, the woman took a light sip.
She gently brushed him away with her delicate hand.
He quickly stepped back and stood under the tree, one hand bent, his long sleeve concealing something.
A faint blush spread across Mi Shan's fair face, but more than that, it was anger at being offended.
The man appeared to be in his early thirties, tall and robust, dressed in loose, disheveled clothes that gave him a somewhat dissolute air, with a heavy black iron sword hanging from his waist.
I guessed he was a guard from the neighborhood, but I didn't know why he was lounging around here.
They even started meddling in the affairs of flowers and birds!
"You're just a guard, why aren't you staying at your post? What business is it of yours if I pick a few flowers?"
"A guard?"
The emperor was taken aback.
But soon, a playful smile appeared on his face, and a deep meaning flickered in his eyes, making him feel even more amused.
Feeling playful and carefree, he decided to play the role of a free-spirited guard.
"Who says I can't manage this? I am the Flower and Bird Supervisor specially appointed by the Emperor to oversee this Calyx Garden. Who doesn't call me, the Flower Supervisor, when they see me, Gu Cheng?"
"solitary?"
"Ye Gucheng, the Governor of Flowers and Birds".
"If you ask around outside, you'll find that you've heard of me."
The emperor deliberately made his voice sound rude.
Mi Shan frowned slightly, feeling that this scoundrel was arrogant and rude, but judging from his demeanor... he really seemed to be someone favored by His Majesty.
"Since you are the Flower Supervisor, then it must be a misunderstanding. I will not blame you for your impolite and abrupt behavior just now."
"Blame me? How can it be my fault?" The emperor raised an eyebrow, took a large step closer, and his tall shadow loomed over the woman beneath him. "Picked flowers, my lady, that's already a crime. But to throw yourself into my arms and fall into my... city's embrace is an even greater crime! I think you should come with me to report to His Majesty and let him punish you properly."
Ye Gucheng deliberately cornered her under the tree, and even emphasized the word "punishment".
This made Mi Shan think more deeply.
"You dissolute scoundrel." Mi Shan's slightly raised almond-shaped eyes turned cold, and her voice became somewhat chilling. "Take another step closer and see what happens."
"What? Are you scared?"
"You think I'm afraid of you?" Mi Shan raised her hand and slapped her twice across the face.
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