Chapter 24: Tears
Inside Yaohua Palace, before the morning light penetrated the heavy curtains, Quan Minghe woke up.
He frowned slightly, looking at the woman who was still sleeping soundly in his arms, and couldn't help thinking to himself.
Every time she came to Yaohua Palace, she seemed to stay overnight inadvertently. I don’t know if she did it on purpose.
Last night, it took me a long time to wait for her to change her clothes.
Then he watched her dancing. She danced to the song "Drunken Beauty" so beautifully that he was mesmerized.
He also painted for her at her request.
In the end, he even played around with her and couldn't control himself at all.
The lovemaking, the clouds and rain at Wushan, the warmth of the hibiscus tent.
After all the trouble, it was almost Yin time before they stopped.
In less than two hours, it would be time for the morning court session.
Quan Minghe no longer had the heart to return to Weiyang Palace to sleep.
But Shen Yuling had never been taught any court etiquette, and she always clung to him before falling asleep.
At this moment, Quan Minghe only felt a numbness in his shoulders.
His dark eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked carefully at the woman sleeping soundly beside him. Her peaceful sleeping face looked particularly pretty in the hazy morning light.
Even though he felt helpless, he still resisted the urge to wake her up.
He opened the bed curtain, got up from the bed, put on a robe, and walked out.
"Li Ming."
As soon as Quan Minghe came out of the bedroom, he called out in a low voice.
Li Ming hurried forward and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, may you be well."
Quan Minghe paused and wanted to instruct Li Ming to find a nanny to teach Shen Yuling etiquette, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.
He pursed his lips, his face grim, and weighed the options secretly in his mind.
Well, her current status is special. If we rashly arrange a nanny for her now, if the news leaks out, I'm afraid there will be trouble.
Although it would not be difficult to make those rumors disappear if she was really discovered, how could she, a weak woman, withstand the rumors in the palace?
If this really turns her beauty into a withered skeleton, then all the efforts I have made for her during this period of time would be in vain, wouldn't it?
Well, let's wait for another three months.
Li Ming quietly waited for His Majesty's instructions, but after waiting for a long time, he only heard His Majesty utter two words: "Nothing."
"Change your clothes."
“Yes.”
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The sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, casting mottled shadows.
When Shen Yuling woke up, the light and shadow had moved to most of the room, and it was almost noon.
Lan Ying was busy outside. When she heard the noise coming from the bedroom, she walked over.
She carefully hung the bed curtains on both sides, then reached out and helped her master up.
Lan Ying moved closer to the bed and inadvertently took a light sniff, only to find that the bed was filled with the faint fragrance of her master.
It is quiet and elegant, lingering in the nose, and smells very pleasant.
No wonder the master is so loved by His Majesty. Even His Majesty is willing to stay in Yaohua Palace for the master.
Thinking of this, Lan Ying became happier.
"Master, lunch will be served soon. I will help you wash up right away."
Lan Ying said softly, with a tone of attentiveness.
Shen Yuling nodded slightly, put her jade hand on Lan Ying's hand, and went with her to wash and change clothes.
My whole body aches. Quan Minghe was really too harsh on me last night.
But since I have already agreed to stick with you to the end, I have to hold on even if it means gritting my teeth.
Fortunately, I don’t have to get up as early as Quan Minghe today to go back to the Prince’s Mansion.
Because Feng Moheng was sent by Quan Minghe to inspect a county town outside Ganjing, he will not be back until tomorrow.
Moreover, the Prince's Mansion now even has a maid whose voice is similar to Shen Yuling's. I think this is also Quan Minghe's trick.
Everything is arranged so meticulously, he is worthy of being an emperor.
After Shen Yuling finished dressing up, she walked leisurely to the gilded rosewood dining table and sat down.
She looked at the table full of exquisite meals, raised her eyes and looked at Lan Ying who was standing beside her.
She asked softly, "Lan Ying, Your Majesty, won't you come for lunch today?"
Lan Ying couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
I never thought that the master would suddenly ask about His Majesty.
Isn't it perfectly normal that Your Majesty doesn't come to the Emperor and Concubine's place for meals?
"Your Majesty, no one around His Majesty said they would come over for dinner today."
Shen Yuling frowned.
She wondered if she could ask if she could invite someone to dine with her.
But after opening his mouth, no words came out.
Never mind, this is an emperor.
But Shen Yuling still has some understanding that he is not a boyfriend who can talk about love with her and coax her to be with her.
She picked up the chopsticks and started eating alone.
Shen Yuling actually doesn't like this feeling of loneliness.
After being reborn into the Shen family, he gradually developed a deep relationship with the Shen parents. In addition, Xitong was always by his side, and every day was lively and bustling, so he did not feel lonely.
When I entered the palace, Xitong was not around.
In such a huge palace, there was no one to entertain and cheer you up.
When she is in modern times, she either eats with her agent or assistant, or gets together with her only two friends, or attends various dinner parties. She rarely eats alone.
It was for this reason that she had originally thought that it would be nice if she could have a system that could transform into a maid and stay by her side. After all, as a modern soul trapped in ancient times, she would always hope that there would be someone who could understand her incomprehensible words.
Shen Yuling picked up the chopsticks and started eating.
Suddenly, I seemed to finally understand the sorrow of those women in the harem that I had seen on TV before.
There is only you in my world, but anyone can be me in your world.
Shen Yuling couldn't help but shed a tear.
Lan Ying, who had been watching her, was startled when she saw this.
He hurried forward and asked, "My lady, what's wrong with you?"
"Do you miss His Majesty?"
"Your Majesty is very busy with government affairs during the day and rarely enters the harem."
Shen Yuling had no expression on her face. She just raised her left hand lightly and wiped away the tears nonchalantly.
He picked up a piece of fresh fish and put it into the bowl as if nothing had happened.
He said calmly, "I'm fine, it's just that my empathy is too strong. When I think of something sad, I can't help but shed tears."
When she was an actress in modern times, several directors praised her as a natural actor.
Because her tears were almost out of her control.
Lan Ying listened with a puzzled look on her face. She didn't quite understand what Her Majesty meant by "empathy" and thought it was just an excuse Her Majesty made up because she missed His Majesty.
Afternoon.
After lunch, Quan Minghe took a copy of "Emperors' Records" and flipped through it casually.
Just consider this as a rare moment of rest.
Li Ming stood aside, but he was still struggling in his heart whether or not to report what happened in Yaohua Palace to His Majesty.
Your Majesty has said before that as long as the affairs of the harem do not involve the royal heir or state affairs, there is no need to report them specifically.
But Li Ming thought about His Majesty's unusual and special treatment of Concubine Shen, and finally prepared to speak.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shen seemed to... cry during lunch today." Li Ming said cautiously.
Quan Minghe frowned and looked at Li Ming with a bit of displeasure on his face.
He asked, "Didn't you serve well?"
Li Ming felt a lump in his heart.
The people he chose to serve Concubine Shen were all carefully selected, so how could they not serve their master well!
"Perhaps Concubine Shen wants Your Majesty to accompany her?" Li Ming hurriedly explained softly.
"I stayed with her in Yaohua Palace all night last night."
Quan Minghe had a calm expression and a peaceful gaze.
Li Ming paused.
He reported to His Majesty everything that Lan Ying had reported to him today.
After listening to this, Quan Minghe frowned.
Have I been too indulgent towards her?
Before she knew her own identity, it was okay for her to act a little bit arrogantly.
The first time she entered the palace, she raised her hand to hit him, but he handled it gently and did not bother with her.
The second time he entered the palace, he not only watched her dance, but also painted for her and even allowed her to write an inscription on the painting.
Could it be that these actions made her become spoiled and think that I should be with her all the time?
Quan Minghe's eyes couldn't help but turn a little colder.
“After Concubine Shen has rested, send her back to the Prince’s Mansion.”
“Yes.”
Li Ming quickly responded and then turned and left.
I sighed to myself as I walked.
As expected, His Majesty’s thoughts were not something that servants like them could easily guess.
I originally thought that Concubine Shen always had some special weight in His Majesty's heart, but today Concubine Shen cried, but His Majesty didn't seem to feel much distressed.
He didn't even go to Yaohua Palace to see her, and sent her away so easily.
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