Qiao Yu burst into laughter and took the handkerchief from Empress Dowager Xue:
"Lan'er doesn't care. I am willing to be your child forever."
The tense atmosphere was immediately dispelled by these childish words, which made Queen Mother Xue burst into laughter and she even started teasing Qiao Yu:
"You are truly my child now. What else do you want me to call you besides Aunt Lan'er?"
Qiao Yu was puzzled at first, then her face turned red, and she said in a soft voice as thin as a mosquito:
"Empress Huang...
"Why!"
The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction and stopped teasing Qiao Yu. She chatted with her for a while, had breakfast with her, and then let Qiao Yu go.
On the way, Qiao Yu thought that the Queen Mother was not just joking when she asked her to call her Empress Dowager, but she was placing high hopes on her.
Otherwise, how could a mere fourth-rank concubine have the qualifications to call Empress Dowager and Empress Mother, and wouldn't she be afraid of being dragged away and executed?
During the meal, Empress Dowager Xue's words and deeds were telling her to win the heart of the new emperor and become the queen!
When Qiao Yu said that Empress Dowager Xue was an old tree spirit, he didn't mean that she looked old. On the contrary, Empress Dowager Xue was 46 years old, but she still looked charming and well-maintained.
The reason I say this about her is that Empress Dowager Xue was the winner of the last palace fight.
Empress Dowager Xue had only one prince, who died young and had no children. However, she was able to ensure that the previous emperor had few offspring, and she also secured her position as empress dowager.
It was because the current emperor was not the biological son of Empress Dowager Xue that she followed the regent's advice and sent Hua Yunlan directly into the palace.
First, it can consolidate the position of the Xue family. Second, she is the regent's fiancée after all, and it would be too ostentatious for her to enter through a selection.
As long as this niece has some prospects, it doesn't matter how she gets in. Didn't Empress Dowager Xue endure it and wait until the old emperor died?
Everything is not a matter of swiftness. In the harem, besides being smart and beautiful, you also need to be patient.
Empress Dowager Xue stood at the palace gate and looked at the girl's slender figure. Aunt Xiufang beside her said:
"Sister Lan is smart and will understand the master's good intentions."
Aunt Xiufang's consolation did not improve Empress Dowager Xue's mood. If she had no other choice, she would not have dragged her only niece into the fire.
"I hope so. I will help her in any way I can from now on, but the emperor's heart still depends on her."
Aunt Xiufang: "Sister Lan is as beautiful as a fairy. Even this old servant is moved by her. Your Majesty..."
Before she could finish her words, Empress Dowager Xue's eyes turned cold, and her upturned phoenix eyes seemed to be soaked in frost:
"My silly sister is not pretty? She only has a beautiful appearance and her beauty is gone. She can only feel sorry for herself. I am tired and want to go in."
Empress Dowager Xue withdrew her gaze, and Aunt Xiufang had the foresight to get a robe and put it on the Empress Dowager.
After returning to the palace, Qiao Yu felt that the life of the ancients was extremely boring, so she just played the guzheng to relieve her boredom.
Only when he saw a yellow figure did he quickly stop and stand up to salute.
"My beloved concubine, why don't you play anymore? Your piano skills are truly worthy of a talented woman. I can't bear to interrupt you."
Qiao Yu stood up and took a few steps, pretending to stumble. Fortunately, Yan Fu didn't dodge and caught her. He looked at the girl with a teasing look in his beautiful eyes:
"Why are you about to fall down while walking on the road?"
I don’t know if Yan Fu was being too authentic, or if Qiao Yu had other ideas:
"I deserve to die. I was just tired, so...that's why I offended the emperor."
A blush appeared on the girl's fair face, making her look like a freshly ripe peach, crisp and tender.
Seeing Yan Fu's Adam's apple move subconsciously and swallow, the beautiful scene of last night also emerged in his mind. He resisted the urge to lower his head and kiss her:
"My beloved concubine tastes very sweet. It was my fault last night. I shouldn't have forgotten to consider that this was my first time receiving your grace. I was a little rash."
Qiao Yu really admired the man in front of her. He was worthy of being the leader among the pig's trotters. Her favor towards him did not increase at all, and he was still able to express his true feelings.
It was a battle between two masters, and every move was fatal.
The man's warm breath sprayed on Qiao Yu's ears, and the heat on her face turned even redder, and her voice couldn't help but carry a bit of charm:
"Your Majesty... this is against the rules, in broad daylight."
Maybe the girl was too alluring, making Yan Fu a little drunk. He pressed his lips against hers and didn't let go until both of them were breathless.
Women are physically weaker than men, and the lack of air for such a long time made Qiao Yu half-lean on Yan Fu, gasping for breath.
Such a girl is even more pitiful.
404: Yan Fu's favorability +5, total favorability: 25
Qiao Yu wasn't surprised by the reminder. His current favorability was too low, so it wasn't surprising if it would increase. After all, he could have such an increase in favorability towards anyone, even a cat or a dog.
The difficult part is that the favorability level must be above 60, which means that this emperor has a place for you in his heart.
"My uncle is ill again and is not attending court today. How about I go visit him on my behalf?"
They were so close just now, but the next second Yan Fu could say such heartless words, as if the love just now was just an illusion.
Yan Fu really felt the girl in his arms stiffen. Her originally rosy face instantly lost all color, but she still pretended to be calm.
"I am already a concubine in the harem. It is not appropriate for me to meet a man outside the palace, is it, Your Majesty?"
Yan Fu had thought of this answer, but he didn't care at all:
"I believe in you, my beloved. To make it up to you, how about I grant you a wish?"
Yan Fu's eyes were full of amusement. He was expecting how the woman would ask for an exorbitant price. The more greedy the enemies were, the less afraid he would be of them, right?
"Since the emperor trusts me, I will not let him down. As for promises, there is no need. The emperor has already given a lot of rewards to Lan Zhao Palace this morning."
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