Chapter 049 Chapter 49
[Chapter 49]
When Young Master Yu entered the palace, Wei Maoyuan served tea and then hurried away without daring to touch the Emperor's face.
"Your Majesty, the Grand Tutor is in charge of the performance evaluation of officials. It is said that many officials in the Guangling area in the south are dissatisfied and spread rumors that the Grand Tutor is partial to him."
The corners of Yan Shiyu's lips curled up into a cold arc, and he said in a stern voice: "I haven't even settled their affairs yet, but they can't sit still!"
Officials in Guangling are not lazy in their duties. They dare not embezzle disaster relief and military pay. When they heard that the performance appraisal of officials was required, they all panicked and used such a sinister trick! Do you really think he is a tyrant who can pretend to be deaf and dumb?
Over the past few years, Yu Ji has been trying to restore the situation from the decadent state during the reign of the previous emperor to the prosperous era of the Holy Ancestor. In this case, there is no need for him to show mercy!
Young Master Yu noticed the emperor's expression and knelt in front of Yan Shiyu and said sincerely: "I am willing to go and give it a try."
Yan Shiyu said in a calm voice: "Officials in Guangling protected each other and oppressed the people. The war in Fuzhou has just ended. Seeing that I have no intention of blaming them, they dared to do such a treasonous thing. I want you to find out the reasons and completely eliminate the rebels!"
Young Master Yu bowed and said, "I will never let down the emperor's grace!"
Yan Shiyu laughed heartily and helped Young Master Yu up, "Okay! I'll be waiting for your good news!"
Young Prince Yu did not stay long and left directly. Just as Wei Maoyuan was about to step into the inner hall, he heard the sound of a teacup breaking. He wiped the sweat from his head and walked in. Several memorials were thrown at his feet.
Wei Maoyuan hurriedly picked up the memorial, hoping that the emperor would not pay attention to him so that he could live in peace.
But who would have thought that the emperor's anger not only did not subside, but became even greater.
Yan Shiyu's dark eyes were filled with anger. Guangling should have been a prosperous place, but due to repeated invasions by small countries on the sea, the officials did nothing. In their annual performance reports, they never mentioned strengthening the army for naval operations, causing the people to be displaced and trade to be disrupted. If it weren't for the war in Fuzhou last year, how long would these officials have kept it secret!
Pressing his forehead, Yan Shiyu said, "Call the Hanlin University scholar Lin Shaoyu and the Minister of War Xiong Qi to the palace."
Wei Maoyuan looked at the clepsydra and was in a dilemma. Yan Shiyu pressed the corner of the table and said, "Go!"
Originally, she wanted to remind the Emperor to take a break after lunch before dealing with state affairs, but seeing the current scene, the Emperor probably had no intention of eating. She just hoped that Yingcai would hear the noise outside and could persuade the Emperor.
After Wei Maoyuan left the hall, Ruan Yun's black hair fell behind her, and her face was as pretty as a flower without any makeup. Perhaps the dragon in the Purple Palace was too hot, so the servants added a few more charcoal basins for fear that she would be cold. She was wearing a goose-yellow jacket with butterfly patterns that bound her slender waist, which was half covered by the white and soft quilt. The undulating mountains and snow-white curves could be vaguely seen under her clothes.
Ruan Jun walked up the jade steps and took the memorial from Yan Shiyu without even looking at it, putting it aside. Yan Shiyu's hands were empty, veins on his forehead were throbbing, his face was ashen, and his hands gradually clenched into fists, saying, "How dare you!"
Ruan Yun curled her lips, leaned directly on Yan Shiyu, and said, "Even when the emperor is interrogating prisoners, he still has to eat, right? I am almost starving. Look at me, I am much smaller than before."
Yan Shiyu's big palm was hooked by her jade hand and kneaded her waist directly. The anger in his black eyes gradually dissipated, but it became more charming.
Ruan Jun leaned in his arms, her breasts protruding more than before. She was thinner where she should be, but she was still as plump as ever.
Yan Shiyu raised his hand and gently hit her on top, causing Ruan Yun's face to turn red instantly. As she trembled, she was so embarrassed that tears were about to roll down her cheeks, "Your Majesty!"
"I think Xiaoxiao is still hungry, so it would be nice for her to eat something else."
The tone was dark and hoarse, as if it had rolled in the wine, with a few particles in it, directly blocking Ruan Yun's lips, speaking with actions about what he had just said.
The belt was quickly untied, and the skirt was still on Ruan Yun's body, about to fall off. Her arms were half-crossed in front of her, pressing against her moist breasts even more.
Ruan Yun was bullied by his hands and her tears flowed out. When Yan Shiyu pulled his hand away, his fingertips rubbed her lips. Ruan Yun wanted to avoid it but was forced to do so under Yan Shiyu's power. Until she heard the sound of Yan Shiyu taking something out of the secret compartment, she looked at Yan Shiyu's hand with the rest of her eyes. She was so frightened that she stepped back subconsciously, but was caught by Yan Shiyu.
The coral bracelets are rounder and larger than pearls, and each one is full of water.
The bloating pain came back, Yan Shiyu wiped away the tears from her eyes and said, "Don't cry too much."
Then he carried her across the room and carried her into the hot spring in the back hall of Zichen Palace. The coral bracelet was placed on Ruan Yun's butterfly back. Even without moving, she could clearly sense the threat.
After his body was submerged in the water, Yan Shiyu's hand with a thin bandage reached in a little. Ruan Jun immediately grabbed Yan Shiyu's wrist, with pity in her almond eyes, but Yan Shiyu pulled her away forcefully and said, "If you don't want me to come, then you can go in by yourself."
Ruan Yun was like a fish on a chopping board, unable to move, held tightly in Yan Shiyu's arms. She sobbed and let go, the underwater waves swayed, and the whole pool of clean water seemed to be disturbed. Ruan Yun opened her lips for a moment but no sound came out. Yan Shiyu pressed her neck against the edge of the pool, and with her hands twisted behind her back, unable to move, the sound stuck in her throat finally came out.
Wei Maoyuan had his men waiting in the inner hall to serve him. He wiped the sweat off his face and placed the meal on the table.
The two adults have not been summoned yet, and it seems that they are no longer needed now.
Yan Shiyu put Ruan Yun back on the couch. Ruan Yun cried but didn't dare to do anything. She could only roll up her clothes and go inside with a very bad temper.
Patting her waist/hips, Yan Shiyu said calmly: "Aren't you hungry? Get up and eat?"
Ruan Yun couldn't bear to hear these words anymore and buried her head in the quilt.
There was a hint of smile in Yan Shiyu's eyes, but his face was still calm. It was obvious that he had moved more just now, but there was no trace of fatigue between his brows. Only Ruan Jun looked charming and tired.
"If you don't want to eat, Xiaoxiao, do you still want to eat what you just had?"
Ruan Yun immediately stood up but accidentally dragged her body with her, causing her to take a breath of cool air. Ruan Yun wrapped her arms around Yan Shiyu's waist and said angrily, "The Emperor always bullies me."
Yan Shiyu's larynx moved slightly and he placed his hand on the back of her head.
The previous emperor was obsessed with beauty and state affairs. He was unable to manage the country when he was still in his prime, so he had to supervise the country.
Ever since Yu Ji came to power, he has been determined not to be like the previous emperor. He has devoted all his energy to managing state affairs and only does routine things for his concubines, using them to produce offspring.
But the woman in front of him made him make exceptions time and again. Not only did he ask the Zichen Palace to take her, he also tacitly allowed her to stay overnight in the back hall and bathe in the hot spring with him, and even delayed state affairs today because of this.
Ruan Yun had no idea what the emperor was thinking. Although the emperor was indeed happy just now, she was exhausted. She rubbed her face against Yan Shiyu's waist and said, "I'm so hungry."
He held Ruan Jun's body to prevent her from moving. Her roundness was obvious to the touch, and her softness and fragrance were irresistible. Her clothes were loose, revealing her peach blossom underwear. Yan Shiyu's black eyes were filled with lust again. Ruan Jun also sensed that something was wrong with the emperor at this time, and when she pulled away, she fell to the ground in panic.
Wei Maoyuan was about to go in when he heard the sound, but a flash of white passed before his eyes. Before he could see clearly, he met the cold eyes of Lord Wansui. He was so scared that he quickly retreated. He must be senile as he dared to watch such a scene.
Ruan Yun's little face was wrinkled and the corners of her eyes drooped as tears welled up in her eyes.
Yan Shiyu picked her up and asked, "Did you fall anywhere?"
Ruan Yun sobbed and said, "It hurts."
Yan Shiyu's expression changed and he said, "Please call the imperial physician!"
Ruan Yun panicked and wanted to stop him but was held down by Yan Shiyu. When he saw Ruan Yun's frightened eyes, Yan Shiyu frowned and said, "Send the female doctor."
With the curtain drawn, only the doctor's tiny movements and Ruan Jun's slight groans could be heard inside, followed by her sweet voice. Yan Shiyu covered his eyes with the curtain and strode out.
By the time the curtains were drawn back, Ruan Yun was already extremely embarrassed. The doctor said, "The young lady is fine and not injured. She is probably just feeling uncomfortable because she is not used to it."
Ruan Jun buried her face in the quilt. She didn't want to live any longer. She was too ashamed to see anyone.
The female doctor said the same thing to Yan Shiyu, who waved his hand and let her go.
Ruan Jun was still lying on the bed whimpering and unwilling to get up, no matter how Ying Ning tried to persuade her. After Yan Shiyu came in, Ying Ning immediately stepped aside and carried Ruan Jun directly to the table.
Ruan Yun buried her head in Yan Shiyu's body and whispered, "I can do it myself."
Yan Shiyu calmly let go of his hand. He really couldn't do this any longer. Otherwise, if the court officials knew, they would probably say something.
Although Ruan Yun felt a little uncomfortable, she felt much better than before. Ying Ning put Taihu silverfish on the plate. Ruan Yun's eyes lit up as soon as she ate it. She wanted to eat more, but when she saw the emperor, she changed her jade chopsticks and picked up a piece for Yan Shiyu. "Your Majesty, try it. It tastes really good."
However, Yan Shiyu did not use it, but just looked at Wei Maoyuan, "I remember that now is not the time to offer Taihu silverfish as tribute."
Wei Maoyuan immediately said, "The Grand Tutor sent three of them to the palace."
There were only two on the table. Yan Shiyu's face suddenly darkened. Wei Maoyuan seemed not to notice and continued, "The Grand Tutor heard about what happened in the palace and sent another one to the palace of Meng Guiren, asking the emperor to calm down his anger."
Yan Shiyu said with an ice-like voice: "Retreat."
Wei Maoyuan did not dare to make any mistakes, and quickly asked someone to remove the Taihu silverfish from the table.
Ruan Yun also lost her appetite and said, "Grandmaster is also distressed about what happened to Lady Meng in the palace. After all, who doesn't love their own daughter?"
Yan Shiyu didn't understand why and said, "If that's the case, that's fine."
Ruan Yun pretended not to hear and continued to serve food to Yan Shiyu. The rest of the meal was rather tasteless.
After the meal, Ruan Yun took the warm sedan chair back to Ruiyu Pavilion. Ying Ning accompanied her into the inner hall. Ting Xu came in happily from outside, "My lady, I heard that Du Cairen was smashing and throwing things in the bedroom, and just now he asked the imperial physician to come over."
Ruan Jun said slowly: "She reaped the fruits of her own evil deeds. She deserved it."
But now Du Cairen is pregnant with a dragon baby. If she really gives birth to a royal heir, won’t she be able to make a comeback soon?
Ruan Jun's hand unconsciously rested on her lower abdomen, her almond-shaped eyes no longer had the tenderness of the past, becoming exceptionally colder.
Leaning on the beauty's chair and reading the book in his hand, Wei Maoyuan personally went to Ruiyu Pavilion and said with a smile on his face: "My lady, the emperor will come to Ruiyu Pavilion tonight, you should prepare to receive him."
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