Chapter 365 The Emperor Arrives
Before Xuanyuan Ling arrived at Zhaohua Palace, Chunhua came to report: "Your Majesty, the Emperor is coming to the harem."
It can be seen that the emperor has not come to Zhaohua Palace for so many days. Although there is nothing wrong with Chen Qing, the servants of Zhaohua Palace are all thinking about him.
"Oh, maybe you are not coming to Zhaohua Palace, but to visit other princes and princesses?" Chen Qing choked Chunhua with just one sentence.
Chunhua was indeed choked. She was quite happy to hear that the emperor was coming to the harem, but she was helpless when she saw Shen Qing's smiling face. The queen did this on purpose: "The queen..."
Everyone is afraid that the Emperor will call on other concubines again these days, but the Empress is not in a hurry. If you think about it carefully, the Emperor has not called on other concubines for a long time. It's not that he doesn't visit other concubines at all. He still goes to the concubines who have given birth to princes and princesses. Usually he goes to see the children, and sometimes he asks servants to bring them to him to see. After all, although he does not invite other people to sleep with him, the Emperor does not follow the princes and princesses. The Emperor has always been very good to children.
Just what if?
The more you pamper someone, the more careful you have to be. What if someone takes advantage of you?
Chunhua's worry is the same as that of Concubine De. Women can be spoiled easily. Once they get used to being spoiled like this, if the Emperor suddenly gets excited and looks for someone else, the Empress might not be able to bear it.
Chen Qing looked at Chunhua and smiled, then became calm. She did say that on purpose. Chunhua was so careful, so she just livened up the atmosphere and made her less nervous.
In fact, Chunhua was really overthinking it. In this regard, Chen Qing was much calmer than she thought. In other words, before reaching the seven-year period she had in mind, she even thought that if Xuanyuan Ling really found someone else, it would be fine. After all, it was abnormal for the emperor to favor someone exclusively. Then, she would be more relaxed and would not have to think about anything else. It would be good to maintain the status quo.
Aren't the women in the harem pitiful? They are pitiful too. Not to mention those whose minds are not deviated, even those whose minds are deviated can be regarded as a hateful person who must have sympathy. They are suffering in this harem. The only man who can give them love is favoring another woman. Shen Qing is just not so saintly. She thinks she is better off being more selfish. She can't care about so many people, but she is not to the point of not wanting to see the existence of those women in the harem. After all, when she came, he already had so many people, right?
She always thought that since she was not the only one, she should not seek to be the only one.
It's just that he himself did not expect that Xuanyuan Ling, an emperor, could gradually move closer to the word "loyal" as they get to know each other better.
In fact, if Xuanyuan Ling was an ordinary person, she would have enjoyed love a long time ago. She would enjoy it when it was time to enjoy it, and let go when she really couldn't go on. Chen Qing was very open-minded about this, but they couldn't part ways amicably after all. What if she let go of her feelings and couldn't tolerate him having someone else, but he gradually became indifferent and had someone else? At that time, she wouldn't be able to maintain a physical relationship with Xuanyuan Ling calmly, but he still had the right to touch her, and she had to cooperate with him. Just like before, she was indifferent to a physical relationship that didn't let go of her feelings as long as it was pleasant, but if she let go of her feelings and broke up, and then maintained a physical relationship, wouldn't that be disgusting?
Of course, this was just Shen Qing's occasional thought. She was not so timid or pretentious, otherwise she would not have been able to set a seven-year deadline for herself. She saw how good Xuanyuan Ling was to her, and she was moved. So she thought that sometimes, as a person, one should be braver and more free and easy. It's just a love affair. She has been cautious for so many years, and now that the child is born, there is a way out. She should be bolder. If Xuanyuan Ling really finds someone else at that time, then she will take the initiative to find him a few more beauties so that he can stand in the harem and concentrate on his career.
At this time, a report was heard from outside: "The Emperor has arrived."
Shen Qing's expression was a little puzzled. Xuanyuan Linglai never liked to ask servants to report. Why did he change today?
However, Chen Qing also knew what he meant and deliberately asked someone to inform her, which meant that she should go out and continue. She did go out, and the servants outside saluted him. Then Chen Qing saw Xuanyuan Ling's current appearance.
The style of his purple suit was somewhat different from what he usually wore. Even in the past, when he wore suits, he always looked majestic and a little restrained. But today, this suit made his broad shoulders and narrow waist look perfect. Not to mention that his hair was not fully combed today. He used to comb it all up, but today it was half braided, and his temperament was very different from before.
He looks many years younger.
"What are you in a daze for?" Xuanyuan Ling raised his chin slightly, looked at Chen Qing and asked her.
This look, should I say, carries a hint of pride, right?
Chen Qing felt that she seemed to be right, and she realized why Xuanyuan Ling had gone through all this trouble today.
Could this be caused by the issue about novelty a few days ago?
She laughed and threw herself into his arms, laughing out loud.
Xuanyuan Ling didn't feel ashamed at first, and was waiting for Shen Qing to praise him. However, before she started to praise him, she started to laugh and threw herself into his arms. Hearing her laughter, he suddenly felt a little ashamed. How could he have done such a thing in such a hot temper? He was not a young boy anymore, and he had been going through so much trouble for many days just for a word.
Unconsciously, the servants around them all retreated cautiously, leaving only the two of them. Chen Qing was still laughing, so Xuanyuan Ling said, "Stop laughing."
"The Emperor is so handsome."
Shen Qing's generous praise made Xuanyuan Ling, who was already a little embarrassed, even more embarrassed, and even his earlobes were stained a little red.
Shen Qing looked up and saw his shameful appearance and was really aroused.
Isn't this a bit too much? Why are your ears red?
Shen Qing couldn't help but raise his hand to touch his ear.
Xuanyuan Ling's body froze: "Stop messing around."
"Just touch it." Shen Qing looked like he really wanted to touch it.
Then she really touched him, and Xuanyuan Ling's Adam's apple moved. He felt that Shen Qing's hand was very soft. When it brushed his earlobe, the itch on his ear made him swallow unconsciously.
This action made Shen Qing's eyes bend with laughter. They have known each other for such a long time and have a child together, but now it seems like they have just met him. Moreover, he is the kind of innocent boy who makes her think about all kinds of things with just one word.
Xuanyuan Ling had just made Shen Qing laugh and feel ashamed, and now she was provoking him like this, and he really couldn't stand it. If he was too ashamed, wouldn't he get angry out of shame?
So he glared at her and slapped her on the butt.
"Hey, why are you still hitting people?" Shen Qing didn't think he was going too far at all, his eyes were full of accusations.
She also complained.
Xuanyuan Ling snorted and picked her up.
Chen Qing lifted her feet off the ground and supported his shoulders with her hands, saying "Aiya", "Your Majesty, you don't wear this. It's obvious that you dressed up like this yourself. You are not allowed to laugh. Your Majesty is so domineering."
If it wasn't for what she said, why would he do this? He was still being laughed at by her, and after laughing, he was blaming her? Was he being overbearing?
"My whole effort was in vain." Xuanyuan Ling carried the person and walked straight inside, then pushed the person down and kissed him all over the face.
This kiss was really overbearing, and Shen Qing had some difficulty breathing while enduring it, mainly because his entire weight was placed on her, and she couldn't breathe. She couldn't help but push him twice to hint that he should hold on.
After noticing her movements, Xuanyuan Ling actually straightened himself up a little. He was just angry and embarrassed, but he didn't really hate her for this, nor was he mad at her. To be honest, he should blame himself more for not living up to his expectations.
This feeling is really a bit complicated. Looking at Shen Qing's moist and red lips, he laughed out loud: "I've really lost my mind."
I have been fooling around for several days.
It was such a meaningless thing.
Xuanyuan Ling didn't regret it. After all, he was willing to do it. It's just that he wasn't used to it, so he felt uncomfortable after he stopped laughing.
Shen Qing looked at his appearance and the new clothes, and leaned over to kiss him: “I like it very much.”
"Then why are you laughing?" Xuanyuan Ling looked at her unhappily.
"I didn't mean it." Chen Qing held his face and kissed him again: "I am happy to think that the emperor dressed up specially for me and worried about my words."
She said frankly: "I'm happy, I just want to laugh."
Xuanyuan Ling's words made her heart soften again. Looking at the smile in Shen Qing's eyes, she didn't show disgust or hatred originally, so how could she not be happy now?
I realized that my heart was sweet, and then I looked at Chen Qing.
Xuanyuan Ling held the back of her head and kissed her hard: "I'll just skin you and eat you." He wanted her to avoid being easily affected.
"That's so cruel." Shen Qing looked innocent and scared.
Xuanyuan Ling's eyes were somewhat complicated, and he sighed: "How can I bear to do that?"
After this incident, the people in the harem discovered that the emperor was almost the same as before and had resumed his previous frequency of visiting the harem. Well, as expected, the emperor was just joking with Concubine Xian.
It's fine to just watch the fun in the harem.
But it’s not that no one is worried about something, because as the days go by, isn’t it time for the biennial talent show again?
The group that Chen Qing came in with was the first batch of concubines, the group that Chu Linglong came in with was the second batch, and the third batch of concubines came in quite uneventfully. Now is almost the sixth year since Chen Qing entered the palace, which means the fourth round of selection is about to begin.
Logically speaking, everyone in the harem should not like other people entering the palace, but everyone can see the current situation in the harem, and intentionally or unintentionally, they are waiting for the emperor to select a new beauty to enter the palace, so as to break the current deadlock of the virtuous concubine being the only one favored.
However, the Chinese New Year came before the talent show, and this was the last time to pay respects to the Queen this year.
Chen Qing was pregnant before and did not go to pay her respects to the Queen. Later, she was breastfeeding, and Xuanyuan Ling graciously allowed her not to go. But later on, it was not easy for her not to go. After all, there were some rules that had to be followed, and Chen Qing herself felt that she should not go too far.
Anyway, Chen Qing doesn't have to perform grand formalities when he goes to pay his respects to the Queen. He can just go, it's just a formality. But seeing that the Queen is in good health, he also thinks that people in the harem should think less and be content to save their lives. People who think too much are prone to having a short life. The Queen got sick from anger one moment and then another, but hasn't she been in good health in the past two years?
Xuanyuan Ling also did not allow the concubines to pay their respects to the Queen Mother, but it was heard that there was no further trouble.
Nowadays, the Queen and the Queen Mother are restraining each other, and Concubine Shun has always been a person who only cares about the children and does not care about the struggles in the harem. The highest-ranking ones are Chen Qing and Defei, and the other small shrimps are not favored, so naturally they dare not stand out. The harem is very stable.
The Queen also arranged rewards today. New Year is coming, and the Queen has to give out a wave of rewards and then arrange the New Year banquet. Today's audience is no different from the previous ones. After all, no one is causing trouble.
Shen Qing looked very composed, but actually many people were watching her. As the only favorite in the palace, wasn't she worried that this new girl entering the palace would threaten her position as the only favorite in the palace?
Chu Linglong looked at Shen Qing's expression, which showed nothing, and felt that she was fearless. Yes, what was she worried about? She was now a virtuous concubine, and she had the Sixth Prince. Even if a concubine entered the palace, how could a few concubines threaten her?
Or will she be like Concubine Yu in the past, who cares too much about the Emperor and so dislikes the new beauties entering the palace?
No way, right? When they entered the palace, she was already very favored, so how could she be targeting anyone? This virtuous concubine was probably the most stable person in the harem. She didn't have any enemies with anyone who entered the palace later, right?
If there is no accident, then the emperor favors someone else, so will she be like this? Everyone wants to break the situation of being the only favorite in the harem, but the fact that she can be the only favorite is inseparable from herself. Chu Linglong lowered her head, feeling unwilling in her heart. Why did the emperor favor her so much? Why was she, Shen Qing, so lucky to be the only favorite in front of the emperor?
When she first entered the palace, she knew that once she entered the imperial family, it would be impossible for her to have a loyal person. That was the emperor, but Shen Qing used her own strength to pull the emperor down, and forced her to feel that the emperor was just an ordinary man in terms of feelings.
All the women in the palace are here, but they are not as important as her in the emperor's heart. She is really capable, with such great ability and such good fortune. She is good enough, but why does she always get implicated?
Chen Qing returned to Zhaohua Palace. After a while, the queen sent a maid to say that she was walking in the Imperial Garden. Thinking that it was close, she asked Chen Qing if she wanted to take a walk with her.
It's winter now and I feel too cold to go out. After all, I'm not going out to see the flowers.
Now the Queen seems to be very well-behaved, so she came to see her this time specially, so she must have something to say. She and the Queen are not the kind of people who can get together and chat whenever they have nothing to do, and now the Queen suddenly came to her on this day, maybe it is related to this talent show?
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