Chapter 43: A Song of Favor
Ever since Song Zhao bravely protected her master in the Imperial Garden, Xiao Jingheng felt sorry for her injured back and was very restrained whenever he was close to her.
But today, he was like a tiger out of captivity, making Song Zhao cry out in pain and weakness in the waist and legs.
After the lovemaking, Xiao Jingheng took Song Zhao into his arms.
"My beloved concubine now understands my intentions more and more."
Song Zhao laughed shyly, turned over and half-lay on Xiao Jingheng's body, her slender index finger circling on his thin chest muscles.
"Your Majesty's heart is close to mine. Whatever Your Majesty likes, I naturally like too."
"Hahahahaha!" Xiao Jingheng laughed out loud and joked, "Nizi is becoming more and more talkative."
After saying that, he suddenly leaned forward and kissed her lips, and the two of them began a new round of exploration.
Song Zhao was different from other concubines.
When they did that, they were usually a little shy, not daring to shout or move. Only the concubine had more tricks.
But compared with Song Zhao, it is still a little bit worse.
Song Zhao not only knows how to cater to others, but also knows how to explore new things with Xiao Jingheng.
Although she didn't love Jamel Xiao, she was also greedy for this man's good looks and good figure.
After all, it's a matter of happiness for both parties, and she can let it go, just thinking that each of them gets what they need.
After making love, the two hugged each other and took a short rest.
Xiao Jingheng had some government affairs to attend to in the afternoon so he could not stay any longer. Before leaving, he said to Song Zhao:
"Prince An is entering the palace today. I will accompany him to visit Concubine Jing Gui in the evening. I will not summon you tonight. You should have a good rest."
Song Zhao knew that this was just Xiao Jingheng's excuse. These few days were the "happy day" of the Concubine Chen, and he would most likely summon the Concubine Chen to sleep with him in the evening.
But the Concubine Chen probably won’t be able to get what she wants today.
Song Zhao knew in her heart that men always crave new things, so even if Xiao Jingheng didn't come to her tonight, it would definitely not be the Concubine Chen's turn to sleep with her.
After all, Concubine Xiao is not an easy person to deal with.
At that time, after Xiao Changzai returned to the palace, she closed the door and started to warm up her voice.
When she saw that the time was almost up, she changed into a newly made lake blue brocade gown, put on delicate and bright makeup, and sneaked to the Jiufang Corridor.
This nine-sided corridor is the only way to get to Shoukang Palace.
Xiao Changzai stood in the flower garden nearby and sang "The Jade Hairpin".
When she sang for the third time, Jamel Xiao really came.
When Xiao Changzai saw the imperial carriage coming towards her, she stopped singing and knelt down in panic.
"I pay my respects to His Majesty. May His Majesty be blessed with long life."
Her voice was shaking and she sounded a little scared.
Xiao Jingheng stopped and looked at her, and the palace servant who was holding the lantern immediately moved the lantern closer to Xiao Changzai so that Xiao Jingheng could see her face clearly.
But even if he saw it clearly, it would be useless because Xiao Jingheng didn't remember who she was at all.
Jiang Deshun froze the situation and hurriedly reminded him in a low voice, "Your Majesty, it's Xiao Changzai from Zhaochun Palace."
He then said, "Get up."
Xiao Changzai knelt still and said, "No noise is allowed in the palace at night. It is against the palace rules for me to sing here. I dare not stand up."
She thought that by saying this, Jamel Xiao would feel that she understood the rules and look at her differently.
But Xiao Jingheng is not a fool.
If you really understand the rules, you wouldn't have come all the way from Zhaochun Palace to this place to sing.
Since she came, she must have known that he would pass by here, so she did it on purpose.
Xiao Jingheng could see through such poor acting skills at a glance.
However, Xiao Changzai's Kunqu opera singing was really good, and the lake blue dress made her look pretty, so Xiao Jingheng did not expose her.
"It's okay, I don't blame you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Xiao Changzai stood up, Xiao Jingheng suddenly thought of something and asked:
"Are you the daughter of the prefect of Jiangzhou?"
Xiao Changzai immediately said, "My father is the prefect of Jiangzhou, Xiao Bin."
Xiao Jingheng said: "I remember that Xiao Bin is from the lineage of Prince Qi during the reign of Emperor Taizu. So, you should be my cousin."
Xiao Jingheng could only call her cousin, and Xiao Changzai didn't dare to go beyond calling him cousin.
After all, she didn't dare to get close to the royal family, who were only three generations away from her.
Xiao Changzai nodded silently, not daring to respond to Xiao Jingheng's words.
Xiao Jingheng continued, "You sang The Jade Hairpin well just now. The voice was soft and long, the rhythm was rhythmic, and the lines were quite elegant. It was obvious that you had put in a lot of effort to learn it."
Xiao Changzai pretended to be surprised, "Your Majesty also likes Kunqu Opera? When I was in Jiangzhou, I learned the opera from Mr. Liu."
"But Liu Yuanzhi?"
"Your Majesty knows the Master?"
"In the past, the late emperor often summoned him to the palace to sing. I have heard him perform a few times, but he was very old at that time, and his voice was a little muddy. I don't think it can compare to yours today."
"Your Majesty, thank you for your compliment." Xiao Changzai lowered his head and blushed, saying shyly:
"If Your Majesty likes it, I will sing it for you when you are free in the future."
Xiao Jingheng said "hmm" faintly, which was considered as a response to her.
Xiao Changzai did not dare to overstep the boundaries, and after paying her respects, she said, "Then I will take my leave first."
She had only taken two steps when she heard Xiao Jingheng calling her from behind.
"The moonlight is hazy tonight. This scene reminds me of Bai Nianchuan's "Izumoji". Do you remember it?"
When Xiao Changzai heard this, he was so excited that his heart almost jumped out of his throat.
She took a deep breath to calm herself down, turned around and said calmly:
"I like this play very much, too."
"Then come to Chaoyang Palace and sing for me."
"Yes, I obey your order!"
*
Half an hour later, Yonghe Palace.
The concubine prepared a table full of delicious food and wine early in the morning.
But after heating it up three times, Xiao Jingheng still didn't come.
She asked Yingxiang to find out the situation. When Yingxiang came back, she looked embarrassed and hesitant:
"Your Majesty... I'm afraid the Emperor won't be able to come today..."
"Can't come?" The concubine frowned, her anger rising instantly, "The emperor summoned Song Zhao again?"
Yingxiang shook her head, "Not really..."
"No? Didn't they just say that the Sixth Master had left the palace? Did the Emperor rest in Chaoyang Palace tonight?" Concubine Chen thought for a moment and said hurriedly, "Then get ready. I will go to Chaoyang Palace."
The Empress Chen was very impetuous in her actions and her words were always decisive.
Seeing her getting up and about to walk out of the palace gate, Yingxiang was so frightened that she immediately knelt in front of her and said tremblingly:
"Your Majesty cannot go... The Emperor summoned Concubine Xiao tonight, tonight..."
"Xiao Changzai?" Hearing this name for the first time, Concubine Chen thought for a long time before remembering who she was. "And who is she!?"
The concubine slapped the table hard, smashed several dishes on the side, and said angrily:
"Tell me! Why did the emperor think of that bitch out of nowhere?"
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