The slap Zongzheng Shen delivered to Lu Qingyan just now further revealed his incompetence and cruelty. The officials who were able to enter the palace were all of extraordinary status and position. At this moment, they all felt disappointed in Zongzheng Shen and began to feel that this emperor was too derelict in his duties. Gradually, they all became somewhat disgusted with Zongzheng Shen.
Especially if the woman beside Zongzheng Shen is indeed Bai Shi, the wife of Jun Jiuxian who appeared and disappeared without a trace, then the emperor forcibly taking the wife of a minister, especially when that person has rendered meritorious service to the country, is truly chilling.
If this is the emperor's unique hobby, wouldn't they, as his subjects, be facing a life of infidelity in the future?
Unfortunately, no one could give them that answer, and they could only live in constant anxiety, fearing that Zongzheng Shen might one day suddenly decide to summon their wives to the palace.
Bai Li's feelings for Zongzheng Shen developed day by day through exploring various positions and deepening their interactions. No matter how much she resisted, she became less and less resistant to Zongzheng Shen's advances.
Now that he has run into Consort Li, who looks eight parts like him, he is naturally jealous.
Upon returning to Gan'an Palace, Bai Li couldn't help but cry out, "Shen Lang, tell me who that woman is, and why she looks almost exactly like me. Are you truly sincere towards me? Whom have you taken me for? I've already betrayed my husband for you, and yet you still want to hurt me. Do you even have me in your heart?"
When Bai Li cried, Zongzheng Shen's heart broke. He kissed Bai Li's pink face and whispered in her ear, "My little darling, how could I bear to make you sad? You're so wonderful, who else would I love if not you? Consort Li only became Consort Li because she looks like you. How could I like her?"
As they kissed, their passion deepened, and they began to engage in intimate acts.
Not long after Lu Qingyan returned to the inner palace, she received a message from the Lu family.
She had Lu Xushi bring back all the information to the Lu family, and Lu's eldest brother had verified it all. The old general of the Lu family had not yet made a statement, but Lu Qingyan's eldest brother had already said: if Lu Qingyan needs anything from them, she should just let him know, and he would do his best to help her.
As night fell, the dim light shone on the sheer curtains, which were barely visible. A graceful figure moved through the curtains, accompanied by the splashing sound of water.
Lu Qingyan half-closed her eyes, enjoying the warm pool water.
The system's voice trembled as it reported: "Master, someone's here."
Lu Qingyan's face twitched. There was no doubt that the system could speak in such a tone.
Sure enough, the next moment Jun Jiuxian's hearty laughter rang out in the hall: "Is Your Majesty trying to seduce this humble subject?"
"Jun Jiuxian, how dare you!" Lu Qingyan's face darkened considerably. She was just about to take a bath when he appeared in the bathtub. Because the Lu family had been sending notes in under various pretexts lately, Lu Qingyan spent most of her time alone to avoid being discovered, lest Zongzheng Shen have spies in the palace and cause her plans to fall apart.
But who would have thought that Jun Jiuxian was so bold? At such a critical moment, he not only appeared in the harem, but also dared to appear in his own palace. It was only just getting dark, not the middle of the night. Wasn't he afraid of being discovered? If he were, his own life would be in danger!
She maintained a serious expression on her face, but Lu Qingyan was secretly excited.
Sigh, he's still her man, and now they're playing a role-playing game where they can't acknowledge each other. Lu Qingyan felt this was just too—too good!
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