Chapter 63: Lady Wang's Invitation
Weiyang Palace.
Li Ming stood beside Quan Minghe and bowed his head slightly.
He said softly, "Your Majesty, Lady Wang requests to see you."
Quan Minghe frowned, seeming impatient.
But he just casually responded: "Let her in."
After a moment.
Concubine Wang walked into the hall with light lotus steps.
Today she was wearing a purple palace skirt with a waistline, the color was bright and eye-catching, like a blooming purple peony.
She walked forward gracefully, greeted Quan Minghe first, and then walked straight to his side.
Li Ming, who was originally standing next to him, was pushed aside.
Quan Minghe's eyes were still on the memorial in his hand.
Without even raising his head, he just asked, "What are you doing here today?"
Lady Wang smiled and spoke in a soft and gentle voice.
"Your Majesty, I have specially asked the imperial kitchen to carefully prepare your favorite abalone and bird's nest porridge today. Your Majesty, would you like to move to Changle Palace for lunch?"
Concubine Wang knew that His Majesty rarely entered the harem during the day.
But for some reason, he made an exception some time ago and went to the Emperor's Palace to have lunch.
So she came here specially to invite him today.
Your Majesty will usually agree to simple requests.
She looked at His Majesty expectantly.
When Quan Minghe heard Lady Wang mention lunch, his eyes paused.
Instead, he remembered that a month ago, Shen Yuling cried bitterly in Yaohua Palace and wanted him to have dinner with her.
Then he remembered that Shen Yuling cried and rejected him last night.
Such a contrast was hard for Quan Minghe to accept for a while.
How could she forget him? !
Concubine Wang saw that His Majesty was slow to respond.
He whispered, "Your Majesty?"
Quan Minghe came to his senses, but his expression remained unchanged and Concubine Wang did not notice anything wrong.
He said casually: "Concubine Shen has been in poor health recently. I have already promised her to go to Yaohua Palace to accompany her at lunch today."
Li Ming was secretly puzzled.
When did Your Majesty agree to Concubine Shen's request?
Could it be that Your Majesty has something on his mind and is using this as an excuse?
He couldn't help but speculate.
Could it be that in His Majesty's heart, Concubine Shen's status has surpassed Concubine Wang?
Last time, His Majesty did not accompany Concubine Shen for lunch, but the next day he sent tribute clothes to Concubine Wang.
He also thought that Concubine Wang had been with His Majesty for two years, and in His Majesty's heart, she should be more important than Concubine Shen.
Now it seems that nothing is known.
Li Ming shook his head secretly. That’s all.
Your Majesty's mind is unpredictable and no matter how smart he is, it is difficult to guess.
In this palace, which emperor or concubine can enjoy long-lasting favor?
Since ancient times, prosperity has always been like a dream, fleeting, and grace is hard to rely on.
The smile on Lady Wang’s face froze instantly.
Your Majesty actually used Concubine Shen as an excuse so directly!
She managed a forced smile.
"So Your Majesty wants to accompany Concubine Shen, then would Your Majesty like to come to Changle Palace for dinner tonight?"
"I have lost my appetite recently, and I would like Your Majesty to accompany me."
I have come to Weiyang Palace in person today to invite His Majesty. If I fail to persuade His Majesty, I am afraid I will become a laughing stock in the harem.
Then how will she maintain her reputation in the palace in the future?
Quan Minghe nodded.
A "hmm" was considered as agreement.
When Concubine Wang saw that His Majesty agreed, the gloom on her face disappeared.
Immediately smiled.
"I'll take my leave."
She bowed, turned and left.
The moment she turned around, the smile that had just been on her lips disappeared instantly.
Lady Wang had a cold look in her eyes as she pondered secretly.
Your Majesty has changed his taste and now prefers this sickly beauty?
Concubine Shen...
It's really frightening.
It seems that I still need to find a way to place people in Yaohua Palace, otherwise, I will be too passive in the future.
Fortunately, His Majesty agreed to have dinner with her in the evening, otherwise, her situation today would be difficult to resolve.
Concubine Wang has always had a high opinion of herself and values her reputation more than her life.
If His Majesty had not come today, many people in the palace would have laughed at her.
At that time, it was really as funny as Concubine Shen said.
As she thought about this, she quickened her pace and left.
After Concubine Wang left, Quan Minghe focused on reviewing memorials. After he had dealt with most of the matters in his hands, he prepared to go to Yaohua Palace.
Seeing this, Li Ming hurried forward.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shen is relaxing in the small garden."
Quan Minghe paused.
Isn’t she afraid that others will notice her appearance in the palace?
Li Ming seemed to have caught the emperor's doubts.
Then he continued, "Concubine Shen was wearing a veil. When Lady Wang came today, she had a conversation with Concubine Shen and did not notice anything unusual."
Quan Minghe nodded slightly.
Considering her changeable voice, it is indeed not easy to be discovered.
He walked towards the small garden.
Soon, Quan Minghe arrived at the small garden.
Shen Yuling was swinging leisurely on the swing.
The white veil fluttered gently with the swing, like a white cloud swaying in the wind.
Looking at her from behind, her figure was light and there was an ethereal beauty as if she was floating in the air and seemed to be flying away with the wind.
Quan Minghe walked towards her slowly without making a sound.
Lan Ying had sharp eyes and was the first to notice His Majesty's figure.
Just as she was about to salute, Quan Minghe signaled her with his eyes not to say anything.
Lan Ying understood and quietly stepped aside.
Quan Minghe walked to the swing, held both sides of the swing with both hands, exerted a little force, and took over Lan Ying's job.
Shen Yuling has been thinking about how to deal with Liu Zhaoyi after entering the palace.
He didn't notice anything unusual behind him.
I just thought it was a bluebird still swinging for itself.
He whispered, "Lan Ying, stop. It's almost time for lunch. Let's go back."
As soon as the words were spoken, there was silence all around.
Only the swing is still swinging.
Shen Yuling was confused and frowned.
I was about to turn around to check what was going on.
Quan Minghe stopped the swing, lowered his body, and put his face close to her ear.
Warm breath sprayed on her ears.
She said softly, "My Concubine Shen is quite leisurely and carefree."
After saying this, Quan Minghe took off Shen Yuling's veil from behind without waiting for her to react, his movements were gentle yet domineering.
Shen Yuling was shocked by the sudden situation.
His body trembled.
She got up from the swing in a hurry, and the veil that had been taken off slipped off and fell to the ground.
Quan Minghe bent down to pick up the veil and handed it to Li Ming who was standing beside him.
Then he slowly walked around the swing and sat on it.
"His Majesty!?!"
Shen Yuling was horrified.
Although there are few people here, there is no guarantee that a palace maid will not pass by by chance.
And who knows which emperor's concubine in the harem these palace maids belong to.
If he saw me being so close to Kwon Myung Hyuk, wouldn't I be completely exposed?
Quan Minghe has long legs. When he sat on the swing, he found it difficult to place his feet on the footrests, so he just placed them directly on the ground.
He raised his head slightly.
His eyes fell on Shen Yuling, who was wearing a light-colored palace skirt today.
Her hair was casually tied up with just a white jade hairpin, with a few strands falling on both sides of her cheeks.
She wore a veil that concealed her bright face.
She actually looks a bit like a cool and fairy.
Inexplicably, Quan Minghe felt an urge to pull the fairy into the mortal world.
Let her be imbued with her own scent.
"Come here and swing with me."
Quan Minghe gave the order.
Shen Yuling was unwilling and stood there motionless.
"No more veil?"
Quan Minghe raised a nonchalant arc at the corner of his mouth and asked back.
Shen Yuling's heart tightened.
My hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
Although she was extremely reluctant, she finally walked slowly towards him under Kwon Myung-hyuk's irresistible gaze.
Walk up to Quan Minghe.
Shen Yuling wore a veil, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.
She looked directly at Kwon Myung Hyuk.
"How can I accompany Your Majesty on the swing if Your Majesty doesn't make room for me?"
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