Chapter 75 Chapter 75 Palace Maid Seventy-Five Days
If the superior likes something, the subordinates will like it even more.
Shen Qing had expected that because Ji Chen had rewarded Concubine Chu, some people would learn to ride horses like Concubine Chu, but she didn't expect that the impact would not only affect concubines, but also the wives of court officials all loved to go to the horse farm.
One can't help but wonder how big a trend horse riding will become in Beijing and even in the world.
Shen Qing came today wearing riding clothes, but turned back because there were too many people at the horse farm.
Back in the tent, Shen Qing looked at Ji Chen sadly.
Ji Chen smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"
He knew that Shen Qing was going to go horseback riding today. She pestered him for a promise last night. If he didn't give it, she would sleep with him in bed. After he solemnly promised not to touch her, Shen Qing happily came over.
As a result, I went there with great enthusiasm, but returned disappointed.
Considering Shen Qing's attitude towards him, it's hard not to guess the reason.
Shen Qing pursed his lips: "How dare you ask."
She pointed at Ji Chen's collar with her index finger.
Ji Chen grabbed her hand and explained gently, "I have no intention of ruining your mood. The nobles and ministers in the court are all in the hunting ground. Any news about me will spread quickly. It just so happens that Concubine Chu has shown her superb riding skills. If I don't reward her, how can I arouse their enthusiasm for riding skills?"
"Riding and archery can strengthen the body, both men and women should learn it."
Shen Qing was still depressed: "I'm not saying that you are wrong to reward Concubine Chu, but it's hard to recover, but you can't have a good time. It's disappointing."
Ji Chen touched Shen Qing's head and asked curiously, "You are usually very smart, why are you so stupid now?"
Shen Qing puffed up his cheeks and looked at Ji Chen unhappily.
As she watched, she suddenly revealed a gentle smile: "Then Your Majesty, can you take me to the forest to hunt?"
Ji Chen pretended to be distressed: "There are many ferocious beasts in the forest."
Shen Qing didn't believe it at all. Ji Chen had people drive some dangerous prey out of the hunting ground early on. After encountering a bear on the first day, he ordered another check to ensure that no one was killed.
And with Ji Chen here, there are already a lot of guards, not to mention Ji Chen personally going into battle, so how could there be any danger?
Ji Chen did not deny it immediately, which means there is still a lot of room for maneuver.
Shen Qing softened her voice and smiled sweetly at Ji Chen: "No matter how many beasts there are, as long as Your Majesty is here, we will be safe. Just promise me, I promise that I will be obedient when I am with Your Majesty."
"Can you bear to see my expectations dashed?"
She boldly held up Ji Chen's face and said, "Your Majesty, I know you are the best."
After speaking softly, Shen Qing pecked Ji Chen's thin lips lightly, then looked at him expectantly with her bright black eyes.
Ji Chen looked reserved, but there was a smile in his eyes.
As soon as Shen Qing saw how he enjoyed it, she knew it worked, so she clung to him even tighter, kissed him several times in a row, and said repeatedly: "Is it okay? Is it okay? ~"
Ji Chen hummed softly.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qing immediately got off Ji Chen, stretched out his hand and said happily: "Let's go, Your Majesty."
Ji Chen held Shen Qing's hand and asked someone to prepare.
The terrain in the forest was uneven, and Ji Chen would not let Shen Qing ride the horse by himself, so the two of them got on the horse together, took their bows and arrows, and ran towards the forest.
Entering the forest, Shen Qing looked serious, observing the movements in the forest.
Ji Chen didn't dare to go to an unfamiliar place, so he simply went to the place he had been to on the first day.
After going deep into the forest, Ji Chen observed for a while and slowed down his running.
Shen Qing was still looking for prey. Ji Chen patted her on the back and extended his index finger.
Following the direction of Ji Chen's finger, Shen Qing saw a rabbit hiding behind the weeds, chewing grass, its fat body shaking.
She immediately selected the hare as her target and drew her bow and arrow.
Shen Qing was originally aiming at the hare's neck, but at the moment the arrow was released, the hare moved and the arrow hit the hare's leg.
The hare felt pain and dared not to eat grass there, so it ran away in the opposite direction at an astonishing speed.
Ji Chen wanted to help her shoot another arrow, but the hare was far away from them, and there was a tree blocking it after it ran away, so he failed to shoot the arrow.
Shen Qing touched the arrow feathers in the quiver and said regretfully, "I lost an arrow."
Ji Chen: "Someone will see the mark on the arrow and send it back, don't worry."
Shen Qing understood. She was using Ji Chen's arrow, so there would naturally be a mark on it.
She no longer felt sorry and urged Ji Chen to find another prey for her.
For the entire morning, the two men wandered in the mountains and forests with their guards.
Ji Chen gave the smaller prey to Shen Qing, and signaled the guards to keep quiet when she was shooting. As for wild boars and the like, Ji Chen shot them with one arrow before they could even touch them. If one arrow was not enough, she would shoot again to make sure they fell within a safe range.
When she was at the Summer Resort, Shen Qing had shot prey running in the forest. Generally, she could easily shoot prey that did not run very fast or were just grazing there. As for those running fast, it was a test of her eyesight and reaction, and she was far behind.
She must have some talent in archery.
If she ejaculated all over, Ji Chen probably wouldn't be interested in staying with her, and they might not go back until noon.
Shen Qing was in high spirits, but after riding for too long, her legs began to shake. When she got off the horse, she almost lost her balance and fell headfirst into Ji Chen's arms.
I couldn't lift my arms anymore and all my energy was drained.
"Are you happy?" Ji Chen supported her and asked.
Shen Qing smiled faintly after being extremely tired and nodded: "With Your Majesty here, I am happy to do anything."
"Not sincere."
Shen Qing swore that there was no more sincere words than these. Having him around did save her from some trouble. Before she noticed any movement of the wild boar, Ji Chen shot it to death with two arrows. At that time, she thought, it was a good thing that Ji Chen was there.
Shen Qing said aggrievedly: "I am speaking from the bottom of my heart. If it weren't for you, I don't know how many times I would have been frightened today. How can I be unhappy... You are teasing me again."
She became angry, raised her tired arm and pushed Ji Chen.
Ji Chen would not be pushed by her who had no strength, instead he smiled and said, "I shouldn't have teased you."
"Then... this won't happen again."
"good."
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Concubine Yan didn't expect to see this scene as soon as she walked out of the tent. She had never seen the emperor speak to someone in such a kind voice, and he even reflected on himself in a good mood when responding to the woman's complaints.
Is this still the emperor?
After entering the palace for more than a year, Concubine Yan believed that she had already figured out Ji Chen's temperament. She knew that he was indifferent and cold-hearted. His heart needed to be warmed up slowly, so she was not in a hurry to have a child.
There are roughly two types of mothers and sons in the palace: one is that the mother is honored by her son, and the other is that the son is honored by the mother.
A child must be very smart to be the former, and the latter only requires the emperor to remember her for more than ten years. Therefore, Concubine Yan hopes that her child can be honored because of her, and she is also working hard for this.
But the sudden appearance of Shen Qing disrupted her plan. If it weren't for Shen Qing, perhaps her relationship with the emperor could have gone a step further in the Mountain Resort.
It was obvious that the emperor was interested in her before.
For example, the emperor had to think for a while before he could remember who He Cairen was, who gave birth to the second prince, but he could call out her, Yupin, and Chu Guiren's names without thinking.
Concubine Yan turned around and went back to the tent.
Xing Luo looked puzzled and asked in a low voice: "Jieyu, aren't we going to look for Concubine Chu?"
While at the Mountain Resort, Concubine Yan had interacted with Concubine Chu a few times, but the frequency was not high and there were often other people present.
Concubine Yan's action was not eye-catching, but Xing Luo knew that Concubine Yan did it on purpose.
A few months ago, when Concubine Yan's favor declined slightly, she set her sights on Concubine Chu.
"I'm a little tired, so I won't go."
Upon hearing this, Xing Luo hurriedly went to support Concubine Yan's arm.
Concubine Yan clenched the porcelain vase in her hand. She originally thought that Concubine Chu was extremely lucky. She had a simple personality, but she looked smart. She had Concubine De as her backer in the palace, and her father and brother were working hard in the court outside the palace. She had been favored since she entered the palace, and the emperor still missed her even though Shen Qing was by his side.
As for her, she is heartless, never worried or complaining. If she were the emperor, she would like such a person.
All signs indicate that the Emperor loves Concubine Chu.
If Shen Qing hadn't appeared in the middle and she hadn't happened to see how Shen Qing got along with the emperor, she should have delivered the medicine to Concubine Chu today.
As for whether to eat or not, that was up to Concubine Chu herself. But when I recalled that when Concubine Chu was in the palace, looking at the bulging belly of Li Wanyi who was pregnant at the time with envy, I knew that she would most likely eat it after hesitating.
But that is no longer possible, Concubine Yan thought. Two concubines died in childbirth in a short period of time. Even if the emperor was not very sensitive, he would realize that something was wrong.
She only has one chance to eliminate the most threatening person.
But who does the emperor like best?
Concubine Yan is inclined towards Shen Qing, but Concubine Chu's favor is so stable, so stable that it seems as if they were all chosen by the emperor to be shields for Concubine Chu.
The emperor had turned over Concubine Chu's name card many times, but Concubine Chu had never boasted about what the emperor said to her. The emperor only favored Shen Qing, and she was also very calm. Even Concubine Jiang was more jealous than her...
Concubine Yan frowned. Is Concubine Chu too naive, or does she have confidence in the Emperor?
She put away the porcelain vase, thinking that this matter needed to be done slowly and not rushed.
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Shen Qing returned to the tent and lay down on the couch. Baiying brought her a cup of tea, and she quenched her thirst elegantly and quickly.
Baiying then served her another cup.
Bai Tao took a handkerchief to wipe her hands.
Shen Qing opened his hands, revealing his reddened fingers and palms.
Ji Chen asked Qian Ji to take out the golden jade ointment and asked Bai Tao to step back. He personally took the ointment and applied it to Shen Qing.
Shen Qing looked at Ji Chen, smiled faintly, and closed his eyes to relax for a while.
Perhaps it was because Ji Chen's movements were too gentle. Shen Qing originally just wanted to close his eyes, but he fell asleep unknowingly.
When I woke up again, Ji Chen shook me awake: "Have dinner before going to sleep."
Shen Qing had a mild temper and was not angry even though he was disturbed. He followed Ji Chen to have dinner.
The meat in today's meal was what they had caught in the morning. Because the meat would not keep well, they ate it themselves and distributed the rest to the palace servants in front of the emperor.
In addition, there are also several vegetarian dishes and soups.
Shen Qing was satisfied when she saw that there was no ginseng soup. She was afraid that Ji Chen would suddenly hand her a bowl of ginseng soup.
After dinner, Shen Qing went to sleep. Because she was too tired in the morning, she fell asleep quickly and soundly.
He didn't wake up until he felt refreshed, but when he woke up, he saw Ji Chen sitting by the bed, reading a book, with a few candles burning beside him.
It's already dark outside.
"Your Majesty, why aren't you sleeping?" Shen Qing sat up. Her days and nights were reversed again. She didn't know whether she should continue sleeping or pass the time with a book like Ji Chen did.
Ji Chen: "I'm waiting for you to wake up."
He closed the book and looked at Shen Qing who sat up.
Shen Qing: “…” There is nothing to say.
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