When Yinreng saw her face darken instantly, he was filled with disdain.
You all rushed into Yuqing Palace, your eyes shining as if you'd seen gold when you saw me.
Let them fight, let them fight until they're all bloodied and bruised.
"Alright, let's eat. Don't overthink it, I was just asking casually." Yinreng continued to stab Li Jia in the heart, but put on a nonchalant appearance.
Li Jia swallowed the blood that almost gushed from her throat and forced a smile, saying, "What are you saying, Your Highness? I will get along well with Sister Tang. Your Highness is late and must be hungry. Why don't you serve some food?"
Yinreng nodded, tacitly agreeing with her words.
Having received the order, the servants who had been waiting outside filed in, carrying dishes.
Looking at the table laden with dishes, Li Jia confidently awaited Yinreng's reaction.
These were all foods that Empress Xiaochengren loved to eat back then. Whenever Yinreng asked, she could immediately respond with a response.
Then, by accompanying Yinreng in reminiscing about the past, their bond will inevitably deepen.
"Did you make this dish?" Yinreng frowned as he smelled the sweet aroma.
Li Jia smiled gently and said softly, "My cooking skills are nothing special; I just mentioned it to the kitchen. Your Highness, please try these dishes and see if they suit your taste."
"No need. Deshun, go and ask Consort Tong if she has any extra dishes, and bring some over for me," Yinreng said, frowning.
Lady Li looked at Yinreng in surprise, wondering why he would react this way.
"Master, it's getting late. There's no need to trouble Sister Tong, is there? If you don't like these dishes, I'll have the kitchen prepare more." How could Li Jia let Deshun go over there?
Her calm demeanor only made Yinreng more disgusted.
"Make it again? Do you want me to starve?" Yinreng retorted directly.
Li Jia was thoroughly berated: "Sir..."
"Did the kitchen staff not know I would be coming today?" Yinreng suddenly asked.
"It was my own decision. I thought you would like these dishes, so I could surprise you. But I've done something wrong and made you unhappy," Li Jia said softly.
Anyone else would have been easily won over by such gentle words and soft-heartedness.
Yinreng did the opposite, his face darkening further: "How is the nanny that Lady Hesheli sent you? Is she easy to use?"
"Sir, it's you?" Li Jia was surprised.
"Don't try to use your clever tricks on me. Your mother has never liked sweets and has forgotten everything you learned from Empress Hesheli. You are my concubine, and as long as you are obedient and well-behaved, I will not mistreat you. But if you try to outsmart me, I will not forgive you!"
Yinreng coldly warned Li Jia, his tenderness seemingly reserved only for Tong Wanyan.
To others, he was always a high and mighty prince, looking down on all living beings.
Li Jia was terrified. She knelt on the ground and said, "My lord, I know I was wrong. I will never act recklessly again. Please don't despise me. I only wanted to be more considerate, but I never thought my cleverness would backfire and I would be framed..."
"Enough! Are you criticizing my mother's family? Alright, you can eat first. I'm not heartless. I'm going to rest next door for a while. You don't need to bother me."
After Yinreng finished speaking, he got up and went to the next room.
Li Jia sat in her seat, tears streaming down her face.
“Herseri clan, you did this on purpose.”
Li Jia was a very clever person; after a moment's thought, she guessed Suo'etu's intention. She was the stone used to test the waters.
If Yinreng were to show any affection for his former lover, they could immediately send him a girl just like Empress Hesheli. If Yinreng didn't care about this, they wouldn't take this route.
Li Jia's teeth clenched so tightly they made a grinding sound, and Yinreng lay down next door and fell asleep immediately.
When Deshun brought back a pot of hot and spicy Maoxuewang from Tong Wanyan, Li Jia's eyes widened in amazement.
The pungent smell rushed towards her nose, and she suddenly felt a pain in her stomach.
The familiar feeling made her frown.
"Consort, your period has begun."
Li Jia, who had hidden in the inner room to change, was utterly devastated upon hearing these words.
She was also thinking that when she served Yinreng in bed later, she would use her bedroom skills to make him treat her more gently.
Now, everything is over!
"Yinxiu, I clearly still have half a month left, why did you come today?" Li Jia asked the palace maid she had brought from home, her voice low.
Yinxiu felt helpless; this was something she couldn't control.
"It's probably because you ate too many sweets just now," Eun-soo attributed the cause entirely to the food.
Li Jia frowned, suddenly losing her appetite: "I suppose so."
Yinxiu breathed a sigh of relief that no one, including Li Jiashi, was held accountable.
"Consort, should we tell the Crown Prince about this?" Yinxiu covered her mouth and whispered in Li Jia's ear, afraid of waking Yinreng.
Li Jia's expression hardened: "No need. Master looks tired, let's not disturb him."
She spoke in a high-sounding but insincere manner.
So she added, "Master wasn't in my courtyard yesterday. If he leaves today, this courtyard might become a deserted place. We have to get through today no matter what."
Unfortunately, Yinreng overheard Li Jia's words clearly.
He yawned, found a comfortable position, and continued to sleep.
If they're willing to bury their heads in the sand, then he should kindly cooperate.
Yinreng spent the night in the North Courtyard, and the Tang and Fan families next door were so angry that their eyes turned red.
They've been in Yuqing Palace for a month and are still virgins. Why is it that Li Jia, the first woman to arrive, has taken the Crown Prince's place?
Having not had a full night's sleep in a long time, Yinreng was still a little dizzy when he woke up.
When he saw Li Jia standing in front of his bed with her exquisite makeup, smiling as she leaned over, he felt as if he had seen a ghost.
He was used to waking up every morning to see Tong Wanyan's delicate, flawless face, rather than her face covered in makeup.
"My lord, I will help you change your clothes." In front of Yinreng, Li Jia was always like a clear spring, making it impossible for anyone to feel any aversion.
Yinreng knew that all the women in his harem were like Li Jia, and he couldn't avoid her forever.
Kangxi's warnings constantly reminded him that he couldn't go too far, he couldn't go too far!
With his arms outstretched, Yinreng allowed Li Jia to help him change his clothes: "I overslept last night and missed your wedding night. Tonight, I will make it up to you."
Li Jia's eyes lit up with joy: "This is what I should do."
She was grateful that Yinreng had not abandoned her and was still willing to give her another wedding night.
Clutching her stomach, she couldn't help but feel annoyed by Hesheli's terrible idea.
"My lord, my period started this morning," Li Jia said honestly.
"If that's the case, then let's talk about it again in a few days. Yuqing Palace has just received two bolts of fabric from Jiangnan. I think they suit you well. Have someone take them to you later." Yinreng straightened his sleeves and walked out the door.
The material he mentioned was one that Tong Wanyan didn't approve of, but it was indeed presentable and quite rare.
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