After the meal, Wu Chenxi took Ning Qing's hand and led her to the Hua Lu Pool in the side hall.
The pool walls are decorated with four lifelike dragon heads, each with two sparkling black gemstones for eyes. Water with white smoke slowly flows from their mouths, red petals float on the surface, and wisps of white smoke rise from the water, creating a misty, dreamlike scene.
Seeing the satisfaction in Ning Qing's eyes, Wu Chenxi raised the corners of her lips and said, "You wash up first, I'll go review the memorials."
On his first day on the throne, these old fogies didn't even give themselves a break to spend time with their wives. Instead, they kept submitting memorials, which were really in need of discipline.
Once we have the time, we should set some rules for them and clean up the court.
There are some who rely on the late emperor's favor and act arrogantly because of their age. It would be most appropriate to make an example of them.
Seeing Wu Chenxi lost in thought, Ning Qing raised her foot and kicked hard, splashing a large spray of water onto the pool surface with a "plop".
Wu Chenxi stood up from the water with a bewildered look on her face. The black dragon robe she wore clung to her skin, outlining her broad shoulders and narrow waist.
Ning Qing used her lightness skill to stop her toes on the red petals floating on the water, bent down and cupped the other person's face in her hands, and kissed those peach-pink lips.
After the kiss, Wu Chenxi's hands were bound with red silk without her noticing, and her vision was blurred, making it impossible for her to see anything in front of her.
Wu Chenxi smiled indulgently. This feeling was all too familiar, except that it had always been in bed before.
Now both of them were in the water, their hearts filled with anticipation.
This might be a good experience.
Blow out the lamps and scatter the flowers!
The next morning, it was still pitch black outside, with only the palace lanterns emitting an orange glow. When Wu Chenxi woke up, she reached out to her side, only to find nothing. Looking around, she saw no one and was all alone in bed, feeling quite disappointed.
I smiled helplessly. This person is truly heartless! He ate and cleaned up and ran away without a trace of regret?
She sighed softly, got up, and dressed.
Why is Qingqing in such a hurry to go back? Could it be that someone is waiting for him at the manor? Who could it be?
Suddenly, a tall and imposing figure flashed through my mind.
Wu Chenxi paused, wondering if it was because of him that she was in such a hurry to go back.
Thinking to himself: It's quite inconvenient for two grown men to live in the mansion, not to mention the group of women in the backyard.
It's infuriating just thinking about it.
Because she had been dressed as a girl since childhood, Wu Chenxi had to do all the chores herself, such as bathing and dressing.
Hearing the faint sounds coming from the inner palace, the eunuchs and maids serving outside quickly brought over toiletries.
Wu Chenxi summoned her personal attendant and said, "Go and grind the ink."
The eunuch quickly bowed his head in agreement and headed towards the desk.
After finishing her breakfast, Wu Chenxi walked to her desk, picked up her pen, and began to write on the bright yellow brocade cloth.
He put down his pen and instructed the eunuch to go to the Prince's Palace to deliver the imperial decree at dawn.
I set off for the Golden Palace in a cheerful mood.
Inside the Prince's residence, after much deep thought and careful planning, Meng De finally came up with a clear plan.
Wearing military officer's uniform, they stood tall and proud, exuding the heroic spirit of those about to head to the battlefield.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he stepped out of the courtyard gate, he was greeted by an eunuch who came to deliver the imperial edict.
Meng De held the imperial edict that had just been read aloud, his teeth itching with anger.
He went back to his room, took out a few silver notes, put them in his purse, and handed them to the eunuch.
He said to the eunuch, "Your Excellency, could you please make an exception? I wish to see His Majesty."
The eunuch repeatedly declined, not daring to accept Meng De's purse.
He urged, "My lord, you should hurry up and pack your bags and get ready to set off. Time waits for no one. Don't miss the appointed time, or you'll be deceiving the emperor."
"The carriage guards are ready and waiting outside. We'll set off as soon as the ladies from the back courtyard arrive."
Helpless, Meng De left a letter and set off for the frontier with a group of beauties from his backyard.
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