Chapter 031 Chapter 31
Chapter 31
When he let go of Ruan Yun, he rubbed her rosy lips with his fingertips. His dark eyes deepened with amusement, and he let go only when he saw that her lips were so red that they seemed to be dripping with blood.
The small earlobe fell between her black hair. Yan Shiyu parted her black hair with his big hand and kneaded it gently. Ruan Jun wanted to hide, but she was restrained by him and could not escape.
Seeing the air between them gradually getting hotter, Ruan Jun was afraid that the same thing as last time would happen again, so she hurriedly moved some distance away. With her bright eyes, she noticed the growing threat in Yan Shiyu's eyes, and she raised her body and gave Yan Shiyu a kiss on the side of his face. Her delicate and soft body made Yan Shiyu unable to help but hold her waist tightly.
Ruan Yun trembled and said, "I am not fully recovered yet."
Yan Shiyu suppressed the throbbing in his heart and couldn't help kneading her waist with his fingertips, "I know."
Ruan Yun obviously felt that something was wrong with Yan Shiyu, but who could she blame for the current situation? She was clearly only here to express her gratitude, but the emperor had to drag her to do these things.
Yan Shiyu moved his steps slightly, and Ruan Jun found an opportunity to jump off the table. Her lower abdomen was still bloated and painful.
With a strong arm supporting Ruan Yun, Yan Shiyu's expression became less salty and more stern: "Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"
Ruan Yun leaned in Yan Shiyu's arms, her little face pressed against his chest. She grasped Yan Shiyu's large hand with a thin veil and slowly placed it on her belly. She said in a soft and charming voice, "Your Majesty, I won't feel any pain if you accompany me."
Yan Shiyu snorted coldly, of course he didn't believe her, but he didn't move his hand away, instead he held her and sat down. Ruan Jun was stiff for a moment, but soon she adjusted calmly, humming and saying, "It seems that every sister comes to thank the emperor before the emperor, and the emperor does the same."
"What are you talking about!" Yan Shiyu was so angry at her that his face turned ashen.
She thought he was a tyrant and she really thought that the Zichen Palace was a place where anyone could enter and anyone could be as presumptuous as her.
Ruan Yun put her slender arms around Yan Shiyu's neck, and gently touched the corner of Yan Shiyu's lips with her red lips, as if to caress him, and said, "Otherwise, how could the emperor be so skilled?"
Yan Shiyu stared at her with a cold brow, grabbed her little face, and said sternly: "I think you are too presumptuous."
Although he said so, the kiss that came down again was extremely gentle. When he could no longer bear it, Yan Shiyu held her shoulders and looked down at her delicate and tempting red lips, as well as the smudges and blush at the corners of her eyes. He wiped them away with his fingertips. Ruan Jun leaned on Yan Shiyu's shoulder and breathed softly.
Grabbing the dragon robe on Yan Shiyu, Ruan Jun dared not move. The emperor really restrained himself today, otherwise she would not be sitting here with her dress intact.
Ruan Yun's tone was gentle, and because of what happened just now, her words were somewhat gentle and charming, "I will go back now."
Yan Shiyu lazily leaned back, his body pounding. He really couldn't let her stay any longer, otherwise he would really be like the late emperor, obsessed with beauty and extremely foolish.
With one hand on Ruan Yun's waist, Yan Shiyu said in a hoarse voice: "I will take you back."
Wei Maoyuan immediately understood what he meant and quickly ordered people to prepare the imperial guards. The emperor could have let Yingcairen return to Ruiyu Pavilion by herself, where there were warm sedan chairs and she would not be cold. However, the emperor doted on Yingcairen and did not want her to be looked down upon by people in the palace, so he gave her enough face.
Ruan Yun sat obediently on the imperial procession. Other concubines probably would not have such an opportunity for a long time, but Ruan Yun was already accustomed to it. Besides, she would not refuse such an opportunity to make her proud. If she refused, she would be really stupid if she had to pretend to be gentle and virtuous like Shen Chongyi.
They soon arrived at Ruiyu Pavilion. Ruan Yun looked at the snow falling all over the sky and couldn't help but sigh. She said, "It would be nice if I could eat mutton soup hotpot on such a cold day."
Yan Shiyu sneered indifferently, pretending not to understand her words, and loosened his hand. The words on his lips had to be changed, and he said, "I will come to see you in a few days."
Ruan Yun bowed respectfully. Yan Shiyu saw her like this and found it irritating. He said, "You haven't learned the rules as well as others."
"Your Majesty is well, Sister Ying is well."
Wen Yunu's words made Ruan Jun and Yan Shiyu turn around. Ruan Jun was a little stunned. She didn't expect Wen Yunu to come over at this time.
Yan Shiyu's eyebrows were cold and he turned around and walked towards the imperial carriage. When Wei Maoyuan shouted "Drive", he clearly saw the emperor's deep black eyes falling on Wen Yunu.
Ruan Yun brought Wen Yunu to the inner hall. She had been standing outside for a long time and felt a little stiff. She said softly, "It's cold. Why did you come here at this time?"
Wen Yunu smiled apologetically and said, "I thought my sister should have returned from Zichen Palace, so I came to congratulate her. Who knew that the emperor doted on her and sent her back."
Ruan Yun took the hot tea that Ting Xu handed over, and felt better as the heat gradually spread to her hands. She just said, "How are you doing in Hanyu Palace recently?"
Wen Yunu's smile froze, and she lowered her eyes to hide the hatred in them. When she raised her head again, there was more pity in her eyes. She smiled bitterly and said, "That's just the way it is. Yu Ronghua hasn't bothered me recently. Maybe she knows that I'm on good terms with my sister, so she has restrained herself."
Ruan Jun understood what was going on and was thinking about whether she should tell the Empress that Wen Yunu wanted to move to another palace. The Empress had always been protective of the concubines in the six palaces, so it would be a good idea for her to come forward.
Seeing that it was getting late, Wen Yunu asked Luo Wan to put down the gift and left. Ruan Jun was worried and asked Yingning to send Wen Yunu back.
When Yingning came back, Ruan Jun and Tingxu were looking at the storybook in their hands, laughing happily.
Ying Ning rubbed her hands and shook off the snow on her body, not wanting the cold air to reach Ruan Yun. She said, "It's snowing outside again."
Ruan Yun then turned his gaze from the storybook to the outside. He frowned lightly and twirled a dried apricot to no avail. Instead, he asked, "How is Princess Wen's place?"
Ying Ning said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, my lady. There is enough charcoal. Although Youzhouxuan doesn't have a ground dragon, it's not cold. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has not treated Wen Yu harshly."
Ruan Jun then put the dried apricots into her mouth, but accidentally took the ones without honey. Before Ting Xu could remind her, Ruan Jun's face wrinkled and she spit it out in a hurry.
Ying Ning quickly placed the tea next to Ruan Yun's hand and said with a smile, "Even though you are anxious, you still have to be careful about these."
Ruan Yun drank the tea to suppress the bitterness, and said coquettishly, "I didn't pay attention just now."
The winter is really too cold, and there is a fixed amount of charcoal fire every day. If one palace needs more, the concubines who are not favored will have less. Although it is not a big deal, it is always not as warm as other places. It is a good thing that Youzhouxuan has no shortage of charcoal.
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Shen Chongyi asked the wet nurse to take the little princess back and went to the Qingyi Palace alone.
As soon as she entered the room, a cup broke at Shen Chongyi's feet. She knelt down hastily, and said with grievance in her voice: "Madam."
Concubine Shu sneered, "Aren't you usually the most opinionated? How come you let that bitch in today? The Emperor even sent her back in person!"
Shen Chongyi said, "Your Majesty is new to this, and this has happened before."
Concubine Shu's face was horrified, and she lost her usual gentle and docile demeanor. "Fresh? Have you ever seen the emperor treat anyone like he treats her? It's been such a long time, and the emperor is still fresh."
"Yingcairen is only a small talent now, but you are a concubine, and your father worked for the emperor in the previous dynasty. The emperor and you have been childhood sweethearts, which is something Yingcairen can never compare to."
Every word Shen Chongyi said touched the heart of Concubine Shu. Just as she was about to show some joy, she suddenly said anxiously, "But I have never seen the emperor treat a person like that."
"Your Highness." Shen Chongyi was helped to stand up by Wanmo, avoiding the broken porcelain pieces on the ground. "Your Highness is now very beautiful and charming. As long as you have the prince by your side, you will have no worries about not having opportunities."
Concubine Shu touched her belly with her hand, her face full of sorrow, tears welling up in her beautiful eyes, but she suppressed them, "I drank so much pregnancy medicine, but it didn't work at all."
Shen Chongyi personally brought the Eight Treasures Cake to Concubine Shu and said, "It is a good thing for the queen to be pregnant, but there are so many concubines in the palace. Even if the queen does not have her own children, it would be good if she could raise other people's children."
Shufei's face was full of confusion. Every woman in the palace wanted to have a child of her own, but if it was true... Shen Chongyi's words were also a good idea.
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Youzhouxuan holds the lamp.
Ruan Jun leaned on the pillow listlessly. She was a little surprised to hear the news.
She had never thought that the emperor would come to her place. The emperor was an emperor after all, and all the palaces and courtyards belonged to him. It was unlikely that he would suppress himself for her. If the emperor really came, she would have to be alert.
Today in the Zichen Palace, the little princess was reluctant to leave the emperor. If the emperor had not gone to see Shen Chongyi, he would have been visiting Concubine Shu more often recently. I'm afraid that Wen Yunu would be troubled by Concubine Shu tomorrow.
When enemies come, we will stop them; when water comes, we will block it with earth. The emperor's heart is unpredictable, and how could they guess it?
Ying Ning put Mrs. Tang into Ruan Yun's arms, and seeing her serious expression, she asked, "What are you thinking about, young lady?"
Ruan Yun's face was full of fatigue, and she said with a tearful face, "I will pay my respects to you tomorrow, but I'm afraid we will have something to say again."
Ying Ning helped Ruan Yun to sleep and said, "My lady, don't think about it. It will hurt your body if you are careful. It's all right, my lady, as long as you understand."
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Secluded boat.
Upon hearing the news that he was going to sleep with the emperor, everyone in Youzhouxuan was very happy.
The Emperor came often when the young lady first entered the palace, but after being confined to the palace because of Yu Ronghua, it was already very good for him to come once a month. Now that he has finally been able to sleep with her, it is a huge joy.
Wen Yunu sat in front of the bronze mirror. Her eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy, and there was a hint of moisture in her eyes.
Luo Wan stood beside Wen Yunu, breathing heavily, and said, "I will help the young lady put on makeup. It is not easy for her to sleep with him once, so she must make sure that the emperor will remember her."
As she spoke, Luo Wan picked up the powder on the table, but was held down by Wen Yunu.
Her body was still damp from having just finished a bath, and there were crystal drops of water on the ends of her black hair. Wen Yu Nu pursed her lips and smiled, "That's it."
Although Luo Wan was puzzled, she had no reason not to listen to the young lady's words. It was not until the young lady ordered someone to remove the two charcoal basins that she advised: "The emperor will be here soon, and the young lady has just finished bathing, so don't freeze yourself."
The gentle girl spoke softly, her fingers tangling with the ends of her hair, the white and black intertwined together, her gorgeous appearance was charming for no reason, she slowly opened her lips and raised her eyes, smiled at herself in the mirror, and said, "I want it like this."
When the emperor arrived at Youzhouxuan, no one came to greet him.
Yan Shiyu stepped down from the imperial procession, and then a man appeared in the Youzhouxuan Palace.
Wen Yunu ran to Yan Shiyu in her pajamas, biting her lower lip. There were still a few drops of water on her eyelashes, and the water stains at the end of her hair dripped into her clean white pajamas. She bowed softly to Yan Shiyu, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being late."
Yan Shiyu turned the white jade ring in his hand, glanced at her and said calmly, "Get up."
Luo Wan then hurriedly put the cloak on Wen Yunu, making her pale face look a little rosier.
Walking into the inner hall, Yan Shiyu frowned, and Wei Maoyuan also felt something was wrong.
It’s a bit too cold in Youzhouxuan.
Seeing that water was still dripping from the ends of Wen Yunu's hair, Yan Shiyu said to Luo Wan in a cold voice, "Why don't you wipe it clean for your young mistress?"
Luo Wan was frightened by the emperor's majesty and trembled, "I know I was wrong."
Wen Yunu wanted to cover the emperor's palm with her small hand, but then she pulled it back as if she was afraid. Seeing this, Yan Shiyu's dark eyes were cold and he grabbed Wen Yunu's hand. It felt cold to the touch. He couldn't help but said in a sharp voice: "Is the Ministry of Internal Affairs withholding charcoal? How do you work?"
Everyone in Youzhouxuan Palace knelt down. Wen Yunu showed some fear on her face and said, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. The Ministry of Eunuchs has always done their job with all their heart. This is none of their business."
Wei Maoyuan received the emperor's gaze and immediately asked a young palace maid kneeling behind him, "What's going on?"
The young maid seemed frightened, wanting to speak but not daring to, with a timid look in her eyes. Yan Shiyu was annoyed as he watched her, tapping his fingertips on the table, "She failed to take good care of her master, and shall be punished with thirty strokes of the cane and sent to the palace."
Wen Yunu hurriedly grabbed the corner of Yan Shiyu's clothes, tears rolling down her eyes, and said, "Your Majesty, please don't punish them. I am afraid."
Yan Shiyu helped Wen Yunu up and let her sit next to him, leaning lazily behind him, "Then my beloved concubine, please speak for yourself."
Wen Yu Nu lowered her head, and spoke after a long while: "The daily allowance sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs is of course sufficient, but Sister Yu's place is a bit big, so it takes a lot of charcoal, so she often comes to borrow from me. I think Youzhouxuan is small, so I can save some."
Luo Wan wiped her tears and said, "Your Majesty, please help me. Yu Ronghua often deducts money from my young master because she is the mistress of Hanyu Palace. Today, my young master was late for the ride because there was not enough charcoal and hot water. She was in trouble for a while. I know I am guilty of making random comments about my master, but Your Majesty must have mercy on my young master."
Yan Shiyu's black eyes suddenly turned cold. Wen Yunu lowered her head cautiously, not daring to look at Yan Shiyu's expression. She moved her lips and said, "I am fine. I still have everything."
He lifted up Wen Yunu's face and gently touched her jaw. Seeing that her face was pretty but a little pale, he said in a light voice, "I'm sorry for putting you in such a difficult position."
Wen Yunu immediately forced a smile and said, "As long as the emperor still cares about me, I will not feel wronged."
Yan Shiyu thought for a moment, put his hand on Wen Yunu's lower back, and said, "Tomorrow, I will ask the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find you a new place to live."
Wen Yunu's face froze, but she quickly hid the discomfort. It was good enough that she could move to a new palace.
She gently pressed herself into Yan Shiyu's arms, and her fingertips kept rubbing Yan Shiyu's belt. "I will serve the emperor to go to bed."
As the night deepened and the curtains fluttered, Yan Shiyu looked at the woman beneath him with a calm look in his eyes. Seeing that she behaved properly and followed the nanny's instructions to the letter, he lost some interest.
Wen Yu bit her lips to prevent herself from making any coquettish sounds. When she saw the emperor's handsome face and sharp jaw, she used one arm to cover the beauty in front of her, and with the other hand she boldly put around the emperor's neck and leaned forward to get close to him.
When her red lips were about to touch, Yan Shiyu suddenly pushed them down.
Wen Yunu saw it very clearly, the sudden coldness in the emperor's black eyes. Her heart was still for a moment, and she quickly put her arms down, not daring to make any other moves.
A quarter of an hour later, You Zhouxuan called for water. Wen Yunu wanted to keep the warmth, but the emperor turned around and got off the bed without noticing her outstretched hand, and the bed soon became cold.
The palace maids were busy going in and out. Yan Shiyu finished bathing and lay back on the couch. Wen Yunu's soft hands touched Yan Shiyu's strong chest. She thought of a scene in her mind and said in a coquettish voice, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen you for a long time."
As soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help blushing, and her whole body was red.
But what she waited for was only Yan Shiyu gently squeezing her hand and whispering:
"It's late, go to sleep."
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