Tang Baozhu had no choice but to comply with his wishes and whisper softly in his ear.
She dared not make a loud noise, fearing that others would hear it and spread the word, leading to punishment from the Empress Dowager.
Situ Rui was not satisfied at all and could only increase the severity of the punishment.
Tang Baozhu could only go along with him and softly called him "husband".
The sound of slapping continued to come from inside the room, as if a palace servant who had made a mistake was being punished by his master with slaps. The sound lasted for a long time before it stopped.
When Tang Baozhu woke up, she was startled to feel the warm body embracing her. Usually, when she woke up, the person next to her would have already gone to the morning court. She never expected that it would be so bright outside and she would still be in Changchun Palace.
She was terrified that she had missed the emperor's morning court session, as the Empress Dowager was keeping a close eye on her.
"Your Majesty, please get up quickly, the morning court session has already ended."
Situ Rui had actually woken up long ago, but with such a beautiful woman in his arms, he didn't want to get up at all. Besides, he didn't have to attend court today, so he slept in, which was quite rare for him.
He held his beloved concubine in his arms, preventing her from moving. "Baozhu, don't worry. There's no need for morning court today. The decree was already issued yesterday. Stay with me and get some rest."
Tang Baozhu breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that there was no morning court session today. She had not forgotten that her mission was to die peacefully in her old age. She did not want to become a femme fatale who brought ruin to the country and be executed at a young age.
"Your Majesty must be laughing at me, otherwise why didn't you tell me beforehand? I won't stand for it."
Situ Rui liked his beloved concubine's spoiled nature, but what pleased him most was that this spoiled nature was something he had cultivated. In the past, his beloved concubine was always very obedient and would never dare to act spoiled in front of him.
This was a perk he only received after he stopped going to the other concubines' quarters, so he cherished it all the more.
He kissed his beloved concubine's forehead and coaxed her softly, "It's all my fault. What kind of compensation would you like, my dear concubine?"
Tang Baozhu was just being coquettish; she didn't really want anything. Besides, the entire row of warehouses in the back hall was piled high with gifts from the Emperor and Empress Dowager since she entered the palace. Of course, the Empress Dowager's gifts might not even fill one room; the rest were all gifts from the Emperor.
Even the finest tributes from outside, if he felt they suited him, the emperor would send them over. The rear hall of Changchun Palace could be considered the emperor's second private treasury, though this treasury belonged to Tang Baozhu.
So, considering how sensible the emperor was, she would reciprocate with half of her sincerity, but as for her whole heart, well, that was another story!
If they didn't give even half a heart, how could we have such a good life now? The emperor isn't stupid. He can handle his court officials, which shows he's very capable. How could he not see whether someone is sincere or just pretending?
If he had put on a fake act, the emperor would have stopped coming to Changchun Palace long ago. Although the emperor gave him ten parts of his sincerity and only returned five parts, it was still a mutual love, but this kind of love might be a bit unequal.
"Your Majesty, I was just joking with you. You gave me so much tonight that I can't possibly use it all. You can keep it for yourself. As long as you think of me more often tonight, I will be more than satisfied."
Seeing his beloved concubine's expression of wanting nothing more than to be looked at more, Situ Rui thought the little thing was too naive and that he should take better care of her.
Tang Baozhu learned this from novels in her previous life. She heard that white lotus flowers and green tea were the most popular. Although she may not have learned any skills, it was still useful.
"My beloved consort, there's no need to refuse. Everything I give you is from the bottom of my heart. Besides, don't I think about you enough all the time? Apart from handling state affairs, I spend all my other time with you. I haven't been to any other palaces."
"Your Majesty loves me so much, I must think that Your Majesty loves me too. If Your Majesty goes to the palaces of other sisters, although I dare not stop you, I will still feel sad. Although I know I shouldn't do this, I can't control my heart."
In the end, Tang Baozhu looked up at the emperor, a tear rolling down her cheek, looking utterly heartbroken.
When Situ Rui saw his beloved concubine crying, how could he bear to scold her?
"Don't cry, Baozhu. Don't worry, I won't go anywhere. Besides, after all these years, don't you understand my feelings? Where else would I go besides Changchun Palace? I'm doomed to be with my beloved concubine."
He wiped away Baozhu's tears, hugged Jiaojiao tightly in his arms, and let her feel his heartbeat. His heartbeat was so strong, it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. Wasn't that enough to prove that she was the only one in his heart?
Tang Baozhu listened to the pounding of his heart, which was so strong it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. Hearing his heartfelt confession, her heart softened. Although she felt she hadn't reciprocated his love enough, she was still very happy to have someone who loved her so much.
"Your Majesty must keep your word. I hope to grow old with you and I wish you to pamper me for the rest of my life."
"Baozhu is so delicate, how could I bear not to pamper her? Don't worry, I keep my word. I will live a good life with my beloved concubine in this lifetime."
Situ Rui didn't know when it started, but his feelings for his beloved concubine grew deeper and deeper. By the time he realized it, it was already deeply engraved in his heart, impossible to remove, and if he tried to pull it out, it would bleed profusely.
Fortunately, his beloved concubine is so gentle and delicate, and has a beauty that surpasses all others. He has never seen anyone more beautiful than his beloved concubine. Falling for her is not a loss in this life.
Tang Baozhu was overjoyed to hear this and hugged him tightly, kissing him several times. Unfortunately, she forgot that men are most vulnerable to teasing in the early morning.
When the two left the palace, it was already lunchtime. Baozhu rubbed her lower back and felt that the emperor was simply a beast. He had been so active the night before, yet he was still able to continue. She really didn't know what to say.
Next, the people in Changchun Palace noticed that when the Emperor and their own concubine walked together, no one else could get in, and they looked exceptionally affectionate.
Everyone in Changchun Palace was overjoyed. As long as the Emperor continued to favor his concubine, Changchun Palace would always be the most pampered place in the palace, and everything would be sent there first.
My lady is truly amazing.
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