Chapter 263 The First Night
The imperial carriage was not traveling, so naturally the speed was not very fast. The first day was basically spent in the carriage. Except for the time for eating, the whole time was basically on the road. By night, after all, he had been in the carriage for the whole day. Even if he had not done anything physically demanding, he might not be very energetic.
The itinerary was pretty good, as it didn't require us to spend the night outside. We had prepared in advance, and it wasn't a temporary palace, but it wasn't bad either.
Chen Qing and his entourage of concubines were naturally arranged together. The servants accompanying Chen Qing now were Chunhua and Fangyun. This time, Wang Lu stayed in the palace. She was in front, followed by Chu Linglong and Zhou Guiren. The two of them were familiar with each other, so they had a companion this time. There was also a beauty named Ji who really had no companion.
After the initial excitement wore off, Lady Ji's carriage was naturally not as comfortable as Shen Qing's. Not to mention not as comfortable as Shen Qing's, Chu Linglong and Lady Zhou were nobles after all, and her conditions were the worst. She had no appetite after sitting in the carriage all day.
Seeing that she looked like she was carsick, Shen Qing sent someone to fetch the imperial physician.
Xuanyuan Ling naturally arranged for an imperial physician to go out with her, and Shen Qing is still using the imperial physician Li who has been taking her pulse.
Doctor Li followed Shen Qing out because he was afraid that something might happen to him. Now that Shen Qing summoned him, he was startled. After he went there and listened to Shen Qing's instructions, he felt relieved.
"Your Majesty is so kind, I will go right away."
Chen Qing ordered him to check the pulses of the other concubines who were accompanying them. After all, it was the first day and they were afraid that they would not be able to adapt. Now he checked carefully to avoid any accidents on the way.
Concubine Zhou, Chu Linglong, and Concubine Ji have all been treated. Concubine Ji's reaction was more serious, so she was prescribed some medicine to suppress the symptoms to prevent her from getting really sick.
After doing all this, the imperial physician would naturally have to go back and report.
Zhao Hai found out soon after and was shocked, thinking that Shen Qing was ill. He felt relieved after hearing the imperial physician say that she was not ill but had summoned the imperial physician to check on other concubines.
Originally, the emperor must have been tired from the journey. It was only the first night and he was exhausted. Naturally, he would not summon the concubines, but this matter had to be reported to the emperor.
Xuanyuan Ling smiled after knowing this: "Don't worry about anything in the palace, you may seem lazy, but when you get out, remember to consider others."
Chen Qing had the highest position during the trip, so naturally he had to take care of the concubines he brought with him. Xuanyuan Ling didn't want her to worry about it. After all, she was used to being lazy in the palace. He was afraid that she would be tired on the road, so why would he let her worry about such things? He didn't expect that she would take care of it herself.
As expected, she always behaves properly and sensibly outside and cannot be criticized. It's not that she doesn't have to worry about things, it just depends on whether she is willing to worry about it.
Zhao Hai said: "Empress Xi has a kind heart."
Xuanyuan Ling liked to hear this. He curled his lips and said, "I'll go see her."
Zhao Hai couldn't hold back his expression for a moment, thinking that everyone was tired today, and the emperor was still going to look for Concubine Xi? If Concubine Xi couldn't get up tomorrow, she might be disgusted with the emperor.
Xuanyuan Ling saw through his expression and said, "Deduct three months' salary."
Zhao Hai: "...I, your servant, thank you, Your Majesty."
It really wasn't his fault. He had seen the emperor act recklessly so many times that in his heart, the well-behaved emperor in front of Concubine Xi had long gone and never turned back. Now that the emperor was looking for Concubine Xi, he couldn't help but think in this direction.
Ah, three months’ salary qAq.
Xuanyuan Ling went over to find Shen Qing.
It was just a coincidence that Ming Su came out to fetch water for Chu Linglong to wash. When he saw Xuanyuan Ling, he naturally knelt down. Xuanyuan Ling would not care about a palace maid, let alone pay attention to who she was in the palace. He just passed by. Ming Su, on the other hand, took a look at her and pursed his lips.
Everyone knew that Concubine Xi was favored, but I didn't expect that after being out all day and already exhausted, Concubine Xi still seduced the Emperor to come over.
Later, he told Chu Linglong about this matter. Ming Su knew that Chu Linglong's childlessness was caused by Shen Qing. He didn't tell anyone, but he was still indignant in his heart: "Since the imperial physician came to check the pulse just now because it was Empress Xi who ordered it, I will naturally report it to the emperor. The emperor must have been thinking about it. It's no wonder that Empress Xi is favored."
This is to show off in front of the emperor by being nice to others.
Chu Linglong glanced at her and then looked outside: "Can you say that? We are outside now."
Walls have ears, who can hear it? Concubine Xi is favored, who knows if there is a servant who will pass the news to her in order to curry favor with her?
Ming Su knew this and asked Chu Linglong to tell her, and she didn't dare to say anything more.
Chu Linglong was still relieved about Ming Su. Apart from anything else, she was really loyal to her. When she heard the news, she didn't think that Shen Qing was pretending. After all, she was already favored and there was no need for her to do this.
But even though he knew she didn't need to do this, the emperor would still go to see her.
This is Concubine Xi's ability.
Shen Qing had actually already gone to bed, and had laid down, waiting to fall asleep, but when everything was ready, Xuanyuan Ling arrived.
Shen Qing: “…” It must be said that at this moment Shen Qing’s thoughts were the same as Zhao Hai’s.
Really? She can't even get a good night's sleep on her first day away from home?
When Xuanyuan Ling came, Shen Qing didn't even sit up from the bed, she just lay there: "Why is the emperor here?"
Xuanyuan Ling came to see her after all, and her words were such a cold shower that she wanted to catch her and spank her.
"I can't come?"
This tone is not very good.
Shen Qing pretended not to hear: "Tired."
Xuanyuan Ling saw her lying there and looking very sleepy, so he thought she was tired. How could he be angry when he felt sorry for her? He raised his hand to touch her cheek: "Then take a rest."
When Shen Qing heard this, she thought, "Oh, he really came to see her, then she was generous and moved inside to make room for him. He was already here, so how could she chase him away? If she didn't want to chase him away, she could just pull him to sleep together."
Xuanyuan Ling looked at him and smiled: "I haven't washed up yet, you lie down first, I'll come over after I wash up."
These words were like coaxing a child, Shen Qing didn't care, anyway, she just lay there motionless.
Xuanyuan Ling asked his servants to help him wash up.
Zhao Hai thought silently in his heart, OK, he knew that the Emperor would not turn back after seeing Concubine Xi.
When Xuanyuan Ling came back after washing up, he saw Shen Qing was half asleep. He didn't disturb her, but quietly got into the quilt, and then hugged her closer. Shen Qing frowned at first, but then realized that his body was warm, so she rubbed against him and continued to sleep.
So the first night they fell asleep snuggling together.
They had to continue on the road the next day. Xuanyuan Ling's physical condition was of course better than Chen Qing's. He felt refreshed after a night's sleep. Seeing that Chen Qing was still asleep, he was willing to let her sleep a little longer. It would not be too late to wake her up when they were about to set off.
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