Although Consort Ling was initially granted the title of Noble Lady, she spent several years in the palace before finally gaining favor at almost twenty. Before that, she was merely a palace maid serving Emperor Qianlong and was not particularly favored.
At the age of fifteen, Ji Huan was already a concubine, which was indeed a great honor for Emperor Qianlong, who preferred mature women.
On the evening of the day the investiture ceremony concluded, Emperor Qianlong visited her natural portrait, and Ji Huan greeted him with a radiant smile.
"Your Majesty, I greet you. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Qianlong approached and took her hand. It was cool and refreshing, perfect for a summer day. He was reluctant to let go. Her skin was as smooth as ice and as white as jade.
Ji Huan's condition is due to her constitution and is a result of systemic changes; it is definitely not unhealthy.
"My dear concubine, there's no need for such formalities. Today is your joyous occasion; let's go inside and talk."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The two entered the room, which was filled with ice basins. Qianlong glanced at them and was very satisfied.
“Ji Huan, you were wronged the other day. The servants of the Imperial Household Department were really outrageous in the matter of ice regulations.”
Ji Huan shook her head: "Your Majesty has me in mind, so I don't feel wronged at all. Your Majesty has already punished the unruly servants, so this matter is over. Today is my investiture day, and I must serve Your Majesty well to express my gratitude. Let's not talk about unhappy things."
"You're right. I won't bring it up anymore. How does my beloved consort wish to thank me?"
Ji Huan blushed, her fair face particularly alluring, and said coquettishly, "Today, Your Majesty, I will let you do as you please. Your Majesty, it's getting dark. Shall I help you wash up first?"
In summer, it gets dark late. This day, the sky had just darkened but wasn't completely dark yet. However, Emperor Qianlong was a man who didn't discriminate between meat and vegetables, so upon hearing this, he smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Very well, I await my beloved consort's service."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Soon, Qianlong's voice came from the washroom: "The fragrance of powder and sweat dampens the strings of the zither, spring teases the soft, melting cream. After the bath, my beloved caresses me, the cool essence of my body is like purple grapes!"
Ji Huan's shy voice trailed off: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I'm so embarrassed..."
"Hahaha... My beloved concubine said she would let me do whatever I want with her, why are you still shy?"
"It's all because of Your Majesty... You are too valiant. How could I, a frail woman, possibly withstand such a display of strength..."
These words made him even happier.
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