Chapter 336 Don’t Bargain
Xiao Jinghe had been waiting for Yu Qinghuan to speak, but even after all the food on the table was finished, he didn't hear her. She just poured him wine and said some irrelevant things.
But the less she spoke, the more Xiao Jinghe knew in his heart that it was probably not a simple matter.
It’s either Xie Zhili or Cheng Gongjin.
And Cheng Gongjin's possibility is obviously greater.
Just as Yu Qinghuan opened her mouth again, telling him how many officials had come to Fuyan Tower, how much money they had paid, and how ugly their faces were when they left, Xiao Jinghe reminded her, "Huanhuan, you should stay out of the public eye when doing these things. Those officials in the court are not simple people. If you offend them too much, I'm afraid something will happen to you."
Since he became the emperor, he has been busy with all kinds of affairs and has not even seen Yu Qinghuan very often. The restaurant that Yu Qinghuan opened now not only offended the merchants in the capital, but also involved the people behind these merchants. He was worried that he would not be able to support her in time when he was in the palace.
Yu Qinghuan said softly, "It's okay. Cheng Gongjin has been helping me. With him around, no matter how angry those people are, they won't dare to touch me."
Xiao Jinghe clenched the hand holding the wine glass slightly, and immediately confirmed in her heart that she was doing it for Cheng Gongjin.
Even though I had guessed it, I still felt bad after confirming it.
"Very good." He responded lightly, waiting for Yu Qinghuan's next words.
Yu Qinghuan did speak up, "But I've noticed recently that he doesn't seem to be feeling well. You said earlier that you could ask the palace physician to check on him. Is that okay now?"
As she spoke, she quietly observed Xiao Jinghe's expression.
Her intuition told her that Xiao Jinghe would not save her, otherwise the method to cure the poison would have been in Cheng Gongjin's hands long ago when Cheng Gongjin helped him ascend the throne.
As Xiao Jinghe said, even though he was the emperor, he was far away in the palace. If something really happened one day, as long as someone concealed it, he would have no idea.
Only when Cheng Gongjin is alive can he and Fuyanlou be safe.
Therefore, in the past few months, even though she knew that Xiao Jinghe had a way to detoxify the poison, Yu Qinghuan did not really ask for it. However, now that Cheng Gongjin's health was getting worse, she could only take a gamble and bet on her weight in Xiao Jinghe's heart.
Hearing this, Xiao Jinghe pursed his lips tightly, but his eyes remained gentle as he looked at Yu Qinghuan, "Huanhuan, was it Cheng Gongjin who asked you to come?"
Yu Qinghuan tightened her grip on the wine jug, "No, it was me."
Hearing this answer, Xiao Jinghe felt a pang of pain in his heart. He would rather Cheng Gongjin was afraid of death and pushed Yu Qinghuan out to ask him for help.
But it was Yu Qinghuan herself who wanted to save Cheng Gongjin.
Xiao Jinghe asked in a deep voice, "Do you really want to save him?"
Yu Qinghuan nodded slowly under his obviously dark gaze, "He must live."
Xiao Jinghe suddenly leaned forward, gently lifted Yu Qinghuan's chin with his fingertips, and forced her to look directly at him. Undercurrents surged in his eyes, "Huanhuan, if he survives, it will do me no good."
If it weren't for Cheng Gongjin, he wouldn't have been able to get rid of the previous emperor and Prince Rui so easily and become the emperor.
But it was precisely because of this that Cheng Gongjin could not survive.
Yu Qinghuan's breathing stagnated slightly, and she felt Xiao Jinghe's breath mixed with the smell of alcohol coming towards her, especially when his fingertips landed on the corner of her lips, with obvious force.
She pulled her lips together and smiled casually, "But it doesn't hurt for you if he's alive, does it?"
After all, your throne was also helped by him.
Yu Qinghuan did not say the rest of the words, for fear of angering Xiao Jinghe.
Xiao Jinghe chuckled softly, and pressed his thumb against her lips. His eyes darkened even more. "If you want me to save him, that's fine...but what can you give for this?"
Seeing that he was willing to negotiate, Yu Qinghuan breathed a sigh of relief. Picking up the wine pot, he poured another glass of wine for Xiao Jinghe. He held the wine glass and fed it to his mouth with a flattering smile, "What does your majesty want?"
Xiao Jinghe curled his lips slightly, "Of course, the one I want is you."
The air suddenly stagnated, and Yu Qinghuan's eyelashes trembled slightly. She laughed awkwardly, leaned into Xiao Jinghe's arms, and looked up at him, "Your Majesty, I was originally yours."
Xiao Jinghe didn't drink the wine. Instead, he raised his hand and grabbed the back of her neck, forcing her close to him. "Huanhuan, you know what I mean."
Yu Qinghuan guessed it in her heart, but facing this dangerous gaze, she could only feign ignorance, "I don't know. Your Majesty, could you please explain it more clearly?"
Seeing her pretending to be dumbfounded, Xiao Jinghe chuckled, "Huanhuan, I have always reserved the position of Queen for you. As long as you follow me into the palace, I will save him."
Hearing the words "enter the palace", Yu Qinghuan didn't hesitate at all, "That won't work."
The original purpose of saving Cheng Gongjin was to gain freedom. Now that he has entered the palace, why should he save Cheng Gongjin?
She would never do such a stupid thing as sacrificing herself to save others.
Seeing her refusal so decisively, Xiao Jinghe didn't know whether to be happy or laugh at himself for a moment.
But at least it proves that in her heart, Cheng Gongjin is not much more important than herself, the emperor.
Xiao Jinghe didn't say anything else. Yu Qinghuan became anxious. "Besides entering the palace, what else do you want?"
Hearing this, Xiao Jinghe loosened his grip on the back of her neck and took the glass of wine from her hand. However, he did not drink it himself. Instead, he placed it next to Yu Qinghuan's lips and coaxed her: "Huanhuan, it doesn't matter what I want. What matters is whether what you can give me now is what I want."
After understanding the meaning behind his words, Yu Qinghuan hesitated for a moment, "Every two months, I'll come to the palace and stay with you for two days. Is that okay?"
Xiao Jinghe raised his thin lips slightly, "Half a month, five days."
Yu Qinghuan frowned and whispered, "One month, three days."
Three days?
Xiao Jinghe's eyes darkened: "Huanhuan, don't bargain with me."
The word "I" sounded like a warning to Yu Qinghuan.
But this warning had no effect on her. She said pitifully, "Four days a month, at most."
There are only a few days in a month. Four days is really not a lot.
Xiao Jinghe lowered his eyes and looked at her cheeks that were slightly puffed up when she bargained, a smile flashed across his eyes, "Okay, not a day less."
It is worth it to save Cheng Gongjin's life in exchange for Huanhuan coming to the palace to accompany him for a few days every month.
Seeing that he agreed readily, Yu Qinghuan opened her red lips slightly, and following the posture of him feeding her wine, she slowly swallowed the wine in the glass into her mouth, and kissed him flatteringly under Xiao Jinghe's dangerous gaze.
Xiao Jinghe's Adam's apple rolled, and he felt that the wind tonight was particularly seductive.
...
Outside the yard, Sang Ru ordered people to prepare more hot water, and waited for Yu Qinghuan's instructions to deliver the hot water into the yard.
She thought to herself: Xiao Jinghe rarely leaves the palace, so he probably won’t need much hot water tonight.
Anyway, I can't sleep and have to wait to help the girl wash up.
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