Chapter 82: Retreat to Advance
Quan Minghe was leaning against the head of the bed with his clothes slightly open.
The perfect body with clear texture and strong lines is half exposed.
His expression was full of leisure and laziness after satisfaction, like a resting cheetah. Although seemingly casual, he still exuded an indescribable deterrent force.
Quan Minghe's eyes fell on Shen Yuling's back, who was putting on a veil next to the clothes rack.
Beneath the tulle, the perfect curves of the body are faintly outlined.
The ink-black long hair falls behind her, obscuring her seductive figure hazily, but making it even more captivating and inspiring endless reverie.
Today is the first day that she truly belongs to him completely, both in body and identity.
Thinking of this, Kwon Myung-hyuk's body, which had just been satisfied, seemed to be stirring again.
Shen Yuling put on her clothes and sat on the edge of the bed, completely unaware of the lust in Quan Minghe's eyes.
She leaned over and snuggled into Kwon Myung Hyuk's chest.
"Your Majesty, are you not going back to Weiyang Palace?"
Shen Yuling's voice was soft.
Quan Minghe placed his hand on her back and stroked it slowly through a layer of gauze.
He suppressed his body's desires and couldn't be so impatient every time he faced her.
"Why do you ask?"
"Now that I have entered the palace, I should know some of your Majesty's preferences and habits."
Shen Yuling raised her head slightly, her eyes full of water.
"Lan Ying told me that His Majesty never likes to stay in the imperial concubine's bedroom. I was ignorant before and even fell asleep with His Majesty in my arms."
"It's okay. Since I have been staying in Yaohua Palace for many days, there is no need to worry about this matter."
"Then Your Majesty, will you stay at Yaohua Palace today?"
Quan Minghe uttered a low "hmm".
Since he stayed overnight, Shen Yuling lifted the quilt and slid into his arms as gracefully as a snake.
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something.
He asked, "Your Majesty, what is my name now?"
Quan Minghe was stunned for a moment, then he suddenly realized.
She is currently the second young lady of the Shen family and has not yet been given a name.
But does it really matter what the name is?
He responded casually: "Just pick one at random?"
Shen Yuling gently shook his arm and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, please take it~"
Quan Minghe couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
After a long while, he said, "How about the word '凝'?"
"Ning?"
There was a hint of curiosity in Shen Yuling's tone, then she propped herself up from his arms and stretched out her hand.
"Your Majesty, write this on the palm of your hand."
Kwon Myung Hyuk held her hand and wrote on her palm.
Wherever the brush strokes passed, a tingling sensation spread from the palm of Shen Yuling's hand.
The writing is finished.
Quan Minghe said: "From now on, the second young lady of the Shen family will be named Shen Yuning."
Shen Yuling smiled widely and seemed to be doing fine.
"What's the meaning of this name?"
Quan Minghe explained: "The word '凝' means to gather. You are so smart, just like the agile wind, and all the beauty in the world gathers around you."
"In the past, you were a spirit, with a natural charm, a lively and ever-changing state."
"Now you are Yun Ning, gathering thousands of auras into a pool, a deep and quiet state."
“The two complement each other to achieve perfection.”
Shen Yuling listened attentively and admired in her heart.
Quan Minghe is indeed a versatile person who is both civil and military.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the name. I like it very much!"
She lay on top of him, hugged his neck, and put her head close to his ear.
She exhaled and said, "From now on, I am Shen Yuning, your majesty's only one."
Quan Minghe felt a tingling sensation instantly when she whispered intimately in his ear.
He tilted his head and his eyes met hers.
Shen Yuning tilted her head slightly and moved her delicate and tempting lips closer to his thin lips.
The desire that had been suppressed for so long in Quan Minghe's heart was instantly ignited.
He suddenly turned over and pressed Shen Yuning's delicate body under him.
His eyes were burning.
Just at this moment, Li Ming walked in quietly.
Outside the layers of curtains, Li Ming respectfully said, "Your Majesty, Qing'er, the maid of Changle Palace, wants to see you."
Shen Yuning paused.
Is Concubine Wang planning to come directly to Yaohua Palace to snatch someone away?
Quan Minghe frowned and stopped.
But Li Ming was just outside the bed curtain, so he naturally wouldn't do anything at this time.
Li Ming came in because he heard no movement inside for a long time. Who knew that His Majesty was just about to come for the second round?
Quan Minghe leaned against the head of the bed again, and Shen Yuning rested her head on his shoulder.
"What is it?"
Kwon Myung Hyuk's voice is deep, and no emotion can be heard in his calm tone.
"Lady Wang was practicing dancing in Changle Palace today. Because she drank some wine, she accidentally fell to the ground and hurt her knee."
"But the imperial physician has been summoned to treat the patient. However, Concubine Wang said that the dance she had carefully prepared could not be performed by Your Majesty, and she sent the palace maid Qing'er to come and apologize to Your Majesty."
Shen Yuning sneered secretly.
It seems that none of the emperor and his concubines in this palace are simple.
Although Lady Wang seems to be arrogant and simple-minded, she is very skilled in the tactic of retreating to advance.
It was clearly Quan Minghe who broke the appointment first, but she came here to apologize. How could one not feel pity for her?
Quan Minghe frowned slightly as he listened to Li Ming's words.
Although Concubine Wang was sometimes spoiled and willful, she was indeed quite sensible and knew when to act. Otherwise, he would not have doted on her for two years.
Today, after all, I broke my promise to her.
"Send the Fubei ointment prepared by Doctor Hu to Changle Palace. I have just got a tourmaline necklace. She has always loved such gorgeous and colorful jewelry, so I will send it to her as well."
Fubei ointment is carefully made from a variety of precious medicinal materials and spices, and has the effect of moisturizing the skin and repairing scars.
The medicines prepared by Imperial Doctor Hu have always been for Your Majesty's use alone.
“Yes.”
Li Ming took the order, responded softly, and then left.
A chill gradually rose in Shen Yuning's eyes.
As an emperor, Quan Minghe really treats everyone equally without any partiality.
She was still by his side, but he cared about other women in front of her and even rewarded her lavishly.
But she couldn't show any temper.
Lady Wang's counterattack was indeed brilliant.
Not only did he successfully win Kwon Myung-hyuk's sympathy, but he also disgusted her without showing any emotion.
"Your Majesty, won't you go and see Lady Wang?"
Shen Yuning asked magnanimously.
"I don't want to run around."
Quan Minghe's tone was flat and calm.
Now that he had entered Yaohua Palace, he had no intention of going out again.
Firstly, he was already tired of these trivial matters, and secondly, since Concubine Wang was so sensible, he would certainly not be stingy with a little reward, just as a consolation.
Shen Yuling's eyes dimmed.
His words "I don't want to run around" clearly revealed the status of these women in the harem. They were indeed as light as a feather and insignificant.
Today he missed his appointment with Concubine Wang and came to Yaohua Palace instead.
He didn't care at all that Concubine Wang might harbor resentment towards her.
In this case, we must make Quan Minghe want to protect her instead of having such an indifferent attitude.
What do men like?
A soft, cute and charming little kitty? A beautiful and clever little fox?
What do men love?
Of course, it’s the adorable little white rabbit.
Shen Yuning can make a seamless transition and put on a pitiful show for Quan Minghe tomorrow.
Quan Minghe pressed Shen Yuling under him again, staring at her with his deep dark eyes.
"What are you thinking about?"
"secret."
Shen Yuling raised her eyebrows slightly, with a hint of playfulness.
Quan Minghe didn't ask any more questions.
His hot lips pressed against her fair neck.
His kisses were always domineering and fierce.
Shen Yuling only felt a strong stimulation in her neck.
Finally, she couldn't help but said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, can't you be gentler?"
"Light on the top, heavy on the bottom, it's your choice."
Quan Minghe joked.
Shen Yuning's beautiful eyes opened wide and she glared at him angrily, but she said nothing.
When he was heavy on top, he was never light on the bottom.
When their affection grew stronger and they were about to get down to business, Li Ming hurried in again.
His steps were unsteady and his expression was panicked, and he obviously knew that his intrusion at this moment was extremely inappropriate.
But the matter was of great importance, and he dared not conceal it.
“Your Majesty.”
Li Ming's voice trembled violently.
Quan Minghe paused, he supported his hands on Shen Yuning's sides, his breathing became rapid and disordered, and even beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
It was obvious that he was finding it very difficult to endure.
Shen Yuning could clearly see the impatience in Quan Minghe's eyes.
"Li Ming, are you looking for death tonight because you think your life is too long?"
Quan Minghe's voice was mixed with anger.
"Your Majesty, someone from Ganquan Palace sent a message saying that Concubine Yan had an allergic reaction to something she ate today, and her face is covered with red spots."
Li Ming reported tremblingly.
Quan Minghe frowned and his eyes darkened.
The originally fiery gaze gradually became calm.
He suddenly turned over, sat on the edge of the bed, and reached for his shoes.
Shen Yuning's heart sank.
Didn’t Concubine Yan fall out of favor?
But how does the way Quan Minghe treats someone who has fallen out of favor look like this?
She sat up and leaned against Kwon Myung Hyuk's back.
"Your Majesty, are you leaving?" she asked softly.
Quan Minghe's throat seemed to be choked by something.
After a brief pause, he said "hmm".
"Your Majesty, don't you want to travel?"
Shen Yuning asked again, with a hint of bitterness in her words.
Quan Minghe put on his shoes, turned around and looked at Shen Yuning with complicated eyes.
"I'll go and see her face."
"I don't want Your Majesty to leave."
Shen Yuning's voice was muffled, mixed with grievance, and she wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, unwilling to let go.
"Be good, whatever you want, I'll have Li Ming bring it to you tomorrow."
Quan Minghe's voice was doting, but Shen Yuling heard a perfunctory tone in it.
She sneered in her heart.
This is like treating her like a royal concubine, giving her some random rewards and then sending her away.
"I can't think of anything to ask for right now. If your majesty wants to go, then go ahead. I'm tired."
Shen Yuling lay down again in a huff and turned her back.
Quan Minghe stood up and stared at her for a moment.
He bent down and leaned close to her ear: "Mianmei, do you still remember your wish before entering the palace?"
Shen Yuning's eyelashes trembled.
How could I not know? He is after money, not people. Kwon Myung-hyuk is warning her.
Quan Minghe knew that she had heard it clearly, his expression gloomy, and he stood up and left.
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