Mingxiu paused for a moment.
He looked up at Kangxi with a defiant expression.
But it wasn't just his lustful gaze; Kangxi saw only seduction in it.
He raised an eyebrow, then flipped over and pinned her down.
"You still dare to seduce me? You've got some nerve," Kangxi's deep, husky voice, filled with lust, rang out.
Then Mingxiu was like a small boat sailing on a turbulent sea, unable to stop. Inside the room, the man's deep groans and the woman's sobbing moans intertwined, making the palace maids serving outside blush and wish they could cover their ears.
Helpless, Liang Jiugong told the servants to step back a little further.
...
After their lovemaking, Mingxiu lay limply on Kangxi's chest, fast asleep.
When Mingxiu woke up the next day, it was already noon.
Looking at the marks on her body, Mingxiu just wanted to punch herself. Why did she have to seduce him for no reason?
"Girl, you're awake," Green Bamboo said.
"Hmm, what time is it now?" Mingxiu looked at the sky.
"It's almost noon, let me help you get up, young lady."
Mingxiu nodded, inwardly lamenting that this was indeed a good way to kill time; half a day could pass by in a nap, though it was a bit too much for her body.
After washing up, Mingxiu changed into a light purple qipao, along with matching hairpins, and styled her hair in two small buns. Looking at her clear reflection in the mirror, Mingxiu nodded in satisfaction. It really wasn't in vain that she had put in so much effort; this mirror was so comfortable to use.
"Hmm, I'll ask the Emperor to get me a full-length mirror sometime. It would be so nice to look in it," Mingxiu thought with satisfaction.
After tidying up, it refused the hair oil that Green Bamboo was about to apply to its head, and prepared to go eat. It didn't want to have oil on its head; in the middle of summer, it would be greasy and make its hands feel oily, which was extremely uncomfortable.
Looking at the dishes on the table, Mingxiu nodded in satisfaction. Although it wasn't as good as when she dined with the Emperor, it was still quite a lot. Soft-fried pork tenderloin, crystal pork knuckle, shredded chicken salad, braised cabbage, and rice with honey and silver—it was truly a delicious meal.
After swallowing hard and dismissing the servants, Mingxiu began to eat. Fortunately, the Emperor was present today, so she could finally enjoy a braised pork knuckle.
Braised pork knuckle tastes best when eaten raw; it loses its flavor when picked up with chopsticks. After a delicious meal, Mingxiu patted her round belly and asked the food to be taken away, preparing to find something to do.
Mingxiu asked Green Bamboo to bring some brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. Standing and sitting in front of the table, she found a calligraphy copybook and prepared to practice her writing.
First, I set up the environment, arranging the roses and other flowers that I had picked from the bamboo earlier. Then I opened the calligraphy book, laid out the Xuan paper, ground the ink, sat upright in the chair, picked up the brush, and began to write with trembling hands.
Mingxiu frowned as she looked at the words she had written, then decisively threw down the brush, got up, and left.
"Green Bamboo, I think the weather is quite nice today. Let's go see what the Emperor is doing. We'll stop writing for now." With that, she started walking forward in a carefree manner.
Green Bamboo glanced at the words on the table and twitched her lips. She had gotten to know the young lady better over this period of time. The young lady was gentle and easygoing, and very considerate to the servants, but sometimes she really seemed a bit dim-witted and would act on a whim.
Seeing the girl already outside, he quickly followed.
"Eunuch Liang, what is His Majesty doing?" Mingxiu asked Liang Jiugong curiously as he stood at the door of the Imperial Study.
"Miss has arrived. The Emperor is inside reviewing memorials. Would you like me to pass on a message?" Liang Jiugong said with a smile to Mingxiu.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Eunuch." Mingxiu and Liang Jiugong actually had a pretty good relationship, since they had both worked at the Qianqing Palace before.
"I dare not accept such praise," Liang Jiugong said before going inside to deliver the message.
Mingxiu looked at the scenery before her. She had been in the palace for several years, but this was her first time visiting the Qianqing Palace. She had visited the Forbidden City during a holiday when she was still in modern times. Thinking about that experience, Mingxiu shuddered. It was too terrifying.
At that time, Mingxiu had just started working in a big city and happened to be there during the May Day holiday. Her best friend suggested going to the Forbidden City, and Mingxiu thought it was a good idea. It was just a bit hot, but the Forbidden City was really huge and poorly ventilated. She couldn't stand it after a while, but her best friend insisted on seeing the whole thing. So Mingxiu had no choice but to spend the whole day there. She was hot and tired, and when she came out in the evening, she felt like she was on her last breath, covered in sweat.
The next day, I couldn't get up at all; I had heatstroke. My feet hurt so much I couldn't get up, and I had several large blisters on them.
But her best friend was completely unharmed and even mocked her for being weak afterwards.
Although I apologized to her and even provided her with three meals a day for a month, this experience is still a nightmare!
Sigh, I wonder if her resentful best friend will ever discover that her soul has been replaced.
Liang Jiugong's voice interrupted his thoughts, "Miss Mingxiu, His Majesty requests your presence."
Mingxiu smiled slightly
"Thank you, Eunuch Liang."
After saying that, he turned around and went inside.
Upon hearing the sound, Kangxi asked without even moving his head.
"Why did you suddenly realize this today? Weren't you always staying in your little house and refusing to come out, just sleeping and eating all day long?"
Myung-soo protests
"Your Majesty, your words make me sound like a pig! How could I be like that?"
Kangxi raised an eyebrow
"You haven't even done that yet. I'm more diligent than you at tending pigs. Pigs can have piglets, and when they grow up, you can eat them. What about you?"
Kangxi looked him up and down:
Mingxiu's face flushed red instantly. She walked to the Emperor's side and began to argue.
"Well, how can Your Majesty make such a comparison? She is still very useful. There's no rush to have children, but as for food, Your Majesty, you eat every day..." She lowered her head as she spoke. What was she saying?
Kangxi laughed heartily and pulled Mingxiu onto his lap.
"Yes, Xiuer is right, I do eat it every day, and it's quite delicious."
"Your Majesty...you're bullying me!" Mingxiu blushed and pushed Kangxi.
Kangxi teased
"Oh, how is this bullying? Wasn't it Xiu'er who said it? I think you're absolutely right."
Mingxiu glared at him
"Yes, then this servant will be waiting for Your Majesty to return tonight to eat me. Your Majesty must be careful with your teeth, otherwise I'm afraid your appetite won't be able to handle it."
Kangxi's throat tightened, his eyes turned dangerous, and he suddenly wrapped his arm around Mingxiu's waist.
"What, is Xiuer dissatisfied with me, or is she hinting at something?"
Mingxiu sensed something was wrong and quickly retorted.
"No, no, this servant absolutely did not have such a thought; this servant was just talking nonsense."
After saying that, he quickly jumped down from under Kangxi.
"snort"
Kangxi snorted coldly
"I think Xiuer's words make sense. Don't worry, we'll have a proper discussion when we get back tonight."
Mingxiu's face fell, and she instantly felt a dull pain in her waist.
"Your Majesty, this servant was wrong," Mingxiu pleaded, tugging at Kangxi's sleeve and kissing his cheek.
Feeling Mingxiu's kiss, Kangxi's heart softened for a moment, but then he thought that this woman dared to doubt his ability as a man, and she really deserved to be taught a lesson.
"Alright, I'm not buying your act. I have to teach you what you can and can't say."
Mingxiu looked miserable; it seemed she couldn't escape tonight.
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