"Your Majesty!"
Jiang Meiyu knelt down gracefully and saluted, her voice melodious and pleasant, like the chirping of a yellow oriole in a valley.
"My beloved concubine, please don't be so polite. Get up quickly." The emperor quickly reached out to help her up, his eyes full of doting.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Jiang Meiyu stood up and smiled slightly, her beauty was so enchanting.
The emperor looked at the beauty before him, his heart moved, and he asked with concern, "My beloved, have you not had dinner yet? How about I have dinner with you?"
Jiang Meiyu nodded shyly in agreement.
The emperor then took Jiang Meiyu's hand and walked towards the dining table. They chatted and laughed along the way, creating a harmonious atmosphere. The emperor couldn't hide his fondness for Jiang Meiyu. He thought to himself, "Why do I feel so special for this woman? I've never felt this way before..."
After dinner, the emperor and Jiang Meiyu strolled together in the palace garden. The moonlight fell on the ground like water, reflecting their figures leaning on each other. The emperor gently put his arm around Jiang Meiyu's waist, feeling the warmth coming from her body, and his mood was particularly comfortable.
After their stroll, the emperor and Jiang Meiyu returned to the inner hall. A bucket of steaming hot water was ready, and Qiu Ping and Qiu Ling stood by, waiting to help Jiang Meiyu bathe.
Jiang Meiyu slowly stepped into the tub, the warm water enveloping her body, making her feel incredibly comfortable. Qiu Ping and Qiu Ling gently wiped her skin, as if they were protecting a precious treasure.
Meanwhile, the emperor also went to the bathroom to take a bath. He washed away all his fatigue and felt extremely relaxed.
When the emperor walked out of the bathroom, he saw a scene that amazed him - Jiang Meiyu, after bathing, was wearing a light gauze dress, with a graceful figure and beautiful curves. The emperor could not help but be captivated by her elusive beauty.
The emperor quickly walked over to Jiang Meiyu, hugged her tightly, and without hesitation, kissed her cherry-like lips... That night, they indulged in passionate love, enjoying the beautiful scenery together. During this time, the emperor even had the water changed five times to maintain the appropriate temperature.
However, as the morning sun shone through the window lattice, Jiang Meiyu slowly awoke. She instinctively reached out to touch the door beside her, but found it empty. The emperor had risen early to attend court. "Qiuping..." Jiang Meiyu called softly.
"Your Majesty, you are up. I will help you change your clothes." Qiu Ling stepped forward quickly and helped Jiang Meiyu put on her gorgeous dress.
After changing clothes, Qiu Ling had already prepared breakfast. After Jiang Meiyu finished her meal, she said to Qiu Ling, "Let's go and pay our respects to the Queen Mother and the Empress."
Since the Queen Mother worshipped Buddha devoutly every day and had long stopped interfering in the affairs of the harem, Jiang Meiyu decided to go to Kunning Palace first to pay her respects to the Queen.
Arriving at Kunning Palace, the place was already bustling with activity. Numerous concubines gathered, chatting among themselves. Several of the higher-ranking concubines sat in the front row, headed by Consort Liu, followed by Consort Zhang Shu and Consort Xie Hui. Also present were Consort Cheng and Consort Gao.
The moment Jiang Meiyu stepped into Kunning Palace, everyone's eyes instantly focused on her. These eyes contained a variety of emotions, some jealous, some envious, and some even sour, which was hard to ignore.
Jiang Meiyu knelt down, performing a standard court ceremony for Concubine Liu. Sitting upright on a phoenix chair, Concubine Liu was a sight to behold. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyes were picturesque, and her lips parted, like a peony in full bloom.
Concubine Liu was dressed in a gorgeous brocade gown, intricately embroidered and glittering with jewels. Her hair, adorned with golden and jade hairpins, swayed gracefully. Her status as the daughter of the Minister of War only added to her dignity.
In the palace, besides the Empress, Concubine Liu held the highest position and immense power. Her every frown and smile would attract everyone's attention, and Jiang Meiyu was well aware of her position and treated Concubine Liu with the utmost respect.
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