However... it seems that Qian Shengyan isn't really that sad?
Qingxue was a little confused, but she was also somewhat relieved.
She had been in the palace and had seen people who couldn't get over the emperor's favor from other concubines, but even if such empresses were to rise to high positions, they would still find it difficult to overcome the hurdle in their hearts.
The prince's adoptive mother, Consort Tongjia, is a perfect example.
However, after the death of Consort Tongjia, oh, now she should be called Empress Xiaoyi, the current emperor was truly heartbroken. He even suspended court for five days and was saddened for a very long time.
"What are you thinking about?" Qian Shengyan, who had finally finished watching the finale, put down her storybook and saw Qingxue's expression, which was a mixture of crying and laughing. She picked up a grape that was placed aside and took a bite. Mmm, so sweet. She took another bite.
As she ate, Qingxue suddenly said, "My lady, I've heard people say that the men of the Aisin Gioro family are all devoted lovers..."
"Pfft! Cough cough cough!"
Such a sensational topic right off the bat! Qian Shengyan nearly choked to death. Qingxue reacted quickly and patted her back to help her catch her breath. A moment later, Qian Shengyan finally swallowed the troublesome grape and then drank a large glass of water.
She looked at Qingxue with helplessness and despair: "Qingxue, even if you want your master to die, you don't have to do it like this..."
"Master! Quickly, spit it out! What are you saying?!" Qingxue was truly at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.
Qian Shengyan took a deep breath for a while before she calmed down. She sighed and took Qingxue's hand, admonishing her, "Qingxue, you're just too young... What's with all this talk of being devoted or a romantic? If you really like someone, you can't tolerate anyone else. You can't have a child with someone else while you're in love with another person, can you?"
She shook her head, then sighed like an old scholar: "Love is exclusive; not all unforgettable experiences are love, silly child..."
Qingxue: ...
It's as if Qian Shengyan is older than her!
However, after being teased like this, Qingxue felt even more at ease. Love is always better than no love, especially for someone like a prince or emperor who is destined to have many concubines. After all, as Qian Shengyan said, love is exclusive, and true love will only make things more difficult, right?
“Men have always been fickle. If he loves you now, he'll agree to anything; but if he doesn't love you anymore, those vows might become evidence of your pettiness.” Qian Shengyan said casually while flipping through a new storybook. “Then he'll ask you, ‘Don't you love me? If you love me, why won't you make me happier?’”
Qingxue: ...
Why does this sound so reasonable!
Today is another day of sealing away love and affection!
"Men are nothing but big pig's trotters," Qian Shengyan said nonchalantly, then smacked her lips and turned to Qingxue, "Qingxue, I want to eat braised pig's trotters tonight."
Qingxue: "...Okay, this servant will go and inform them right away."
Qian Shengyan was completely satisfied.
She's already living a wonderful life! She's young and beautiful, has a son and a daughter, is quite wealthy, and has her own business (managing accounts at the royal palace). She can eat whatever she wants, drink whatever she wants, and even things that are hard to find in this era can be found. It's practically the pinnacle of life!
Moreover, and most importantly, there are so many wonderful storybooks here!! Especially after Yinzhen helped her collect storybooks, all the aspiring students, upon hearing about Prince Yong's little hobby, were filled with a burning passion for creation!
She's a true winner in life; whether she has a man or not makes no difference!
And although the man is a bit of a jerk, their sex life is still pretty good, harmonious, and fulfilling.
Qian Shengyan understands the importance of contentment and happiness, and she truly embodies this.
After eating two big pig's trotters, visiting her clever son and lovely daughter, and finally hugging and kissing them one by one, she returned to her more than 200-square-meter palace to change into a pure handmade royal limited-edition silk nightgown. She then chose a storybook written specifically for her by a student and leaned against the headboard to read it. Isn't this kind of life wonderful?
When Qian Shengyan had read half of this slightly fantastical novel, and was turning to the part where the female protagonist turned into a ghost and became entangled with the male protagonist, she suddenly heard some noises outside the dark window.
Qian Shengyan: ?
Is it just my imagination?
She continued reading the storybook, and just as she was about to vanish into thin air after the female ghost spat out her heart's blood to save the male protagonist's life, the window creaked open by itself!
Qian Shengyan: !!!
"A ghost!!!"
A scream pierced the night. Yinzhen, who had entered in the dark, was speechless as he faced Qingxue, who had come to inspect the bedchamber. After a moment of silence, Qingxue finally remembered to bow: "Your Highness, this servant has offended you and deserves to die..."
"It's alright, you may leave. As for why I'm here... don't make a fuss about it," Yinzhen said in a low voice.
Qingxue agreed, then took the lamp and left. Yinzhen walked to the bedside and sat down, looking at Qian Shengyan who was shivering under the covers. He couldn't help but feel sorry for her and laugh at her.
He sighed helplessly, "I thought you really didn't care..."
Is it true that I'm having nightmares while I'm away?
If you care so much, why pretend to be so indifferent...?
He gently tugged at the corner of the blanket and coaxed softly, "Don't be afraid, it's me who's back."
The blanket trembled slightly. Yinzhen slowly pulled the blanket covering his head down. Before he could say anything, a fist pierced his face: "You devil! You dare to impersonate the prince to deceive me! I'll beat you to death!"
Yinzhen: ...
If he hadn't dodged quickly, that punch would have hit him right in the eye!
His face darkened as he clenched the small fist. Before he could say anything, the person under the covers began to struggle violently: "Ahhhhh! A demon touched me! Ahhhhh! It's so scary!"
"Yanyan, Yanyan! It's Master, it's me, Yinzhen!" Yinzhen had sneaked in, and her shout startled him. He quickly hugged her tightly. "It really is me, not a ghost, don't be afraid!"
"Impossible..." Qian Shengyan still couldn't believe it, but thinking of what Qingxue had just said, she was starting to believe it. "Is it really you?"
"It's me." Yinzhen sighed helplessly. He had intended to create the illusion of staying overnight at Leshan Academy, but Qian Shengyan almost exposed him. "Your Highness is back."
“…Ah…” Qian Shengyan was stunned.
What does that mean? He just slept with another woman and then came to hug her?
Isn't this... a little too stimulating? She's having a hard time accepting it...
As Qian Shengyan was thinking, Yinzhen had already turned on the bedside lamp and looked at her helplessly: "You, you, I was not discovered by anyone on the way here, but you almost shouted me out."
"Master... weren't you supposed to stay at Leshan Academy?" Qian Shengyan pouted. "Why are you back now? You're so tired, shouldn't you rest? Why are you running around like this..."
She muttered to herself, full of complaints, but Yinzhen's heart melted at her words.
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