Who would believe that this emperor, who is high and mighty in public, is actually so dirty and dog-like in private?
Despite having been having an affair with him for so many years, this was the first time she had ever seen such a thing!
But it is precisely because of this that the huge contrast is really... too exciting.
"don't want."
Su Wanwan refused.
She didn't want to get too close to him.
If he were to suddenly stab me in the heart again, would I even be able to live?
Lu Xingjian lowered his head and approached her, not forcing her, but a mischievous smile played on his lips.
"Then feed me."
He spoke those few words with a lot of ambiguity.
Su Wanwan paused, then asked in a low voice, "Do you treat others like this too?"
He calmly looked into her eyes: "Where is anyone else?"
No?
Su Wanwan thought to herself.
Not to mention that she heard and saw him say that he wanted to feed Xia Xueyi tea.
For example, Maggie stayed in the palace for several months.
With her captivating charm and alluring allure, how could he possibly resist?
Maybe they've had countless passionate encounters in private, just like they did back then.
However, having experienced the thrill of infidelity, he might try other methods.
What we can't have is what we miss the most.
Perhaps not wanting to continue this dangerous topic, Lu Xingjian became much quieter.
After breakfast, it was still dark.
Both of them changed into formal attire. Lu Xingjian was still wearing a crown robe and a twelve-tassel crown.
Su Wanwan, dressed in a brocade dress with pheasant patterns, went to the Empress Dowager's palace to perform the four-bow ceremony.
The female official brought over a small table, on which was a plate of mashed dried meat with ginger and cinnamon, also known as "douxiu".
Su Wanwan personally delivered the platter of broth to the Empress Dowager's table, then returned to Lu Xingjian's side, and the two of them knelt down and performed four bows together.
As the lady-in-waiting uttered her final "Rise," the Empress Dowager smiled and said:
"From now on, we're family. You must come and talk to me often every night."
Su Wanwan respectfully agreed, her gaze lingering for a moment on the young woman beside the Empress Dowager.
Her youthful charm is truly exceptional and cannot be ignored.
At the age of fifteen or sixteen.
She has slender shoulders and a slim waist, a tall and graceful figure, and a face like a ripe peach, tender and flushed with a healthy and beautiful blush.
With handsome eyes and well-groomed eyebrows, he had a lively and spirited demeanor, and exuded an air of scholarly refinement.
Madam Wang said with a smile, "This is Yanruo, the granddaughter of the Marquis of Chongshan. She's coming to the palace to keep me company. Yanruo, go and pay your respects to the Emperor and Empress."
Lu Xingjian accepted the greeting in a cold and indifferent manner.
Su Wanwan then had Heying present Wang Yanruo with a pair of lustrous jade bracelets.
Wang Yanruo readily accepted the bracelet and immediately put it on her wrist.
This is actually a form of flattery for the gift giver, showing how much they like the gift.
Because of the wide sleeves, a section of her snow-white wrist was exposed, and her skin was smooth and lustrous, which was very eye-catching against the backdrop of the pale yellow sleeves.
Su Wanwan smiled slightly.
Lu Xingjian lowered his eyes and slowly turned the thumb ring on his thumb, ignoring the erotic scene.
A barely perceptible hint of regret flashed in Wang's eyes as she smiled and said:
"Wanwan, are you getting used to living in the palace? If there's anything you're not used to, just come and ask me. Yanruo is about your age, so we should be able to get along."
"I am deeply grateful for the Empress Dowager's kindness."
Su Wanwan tactfully shifted the topic to Wang Yanruo.
"What does Miss Yanruo usually do in her spare time?"
Wang smiled, her tone carrying a hint of doting affection.
"She doesn't like flowers and pinks at all. Instead, she prefers reading, writing, composing poems, and painting. She is the most refined person."
She turned out to be a beautiful and talented woman.
"Is she betrothed to someone?" Su Wanwan asked casually.
“This girl is proud and arrogant. She hasn’t even been betrothed yet. If he’s not the best man in the world, she’d rather not marry him.”
Wang replied with a smile, her gaze sweeping over Lu Xingjian intentionally or unintentionally.
Su Wanwan immediately confirmed that this was the woman the Wang family had carefully selected to give to Lu Xingjian.
That makes sense.
Lu Xingjian is outstanding among men, both in terms of status and appearance.
He currently has no children.
Whoever gives birth to the eldest son of the emperor will likely become the future emperor.
Her maternal family has enjoyed decades of wealth and prosperity, which is promising.
The Wang family has already sacrificed a Lady Hou in order to preserve their wealth and status, so naturally they hope to go even further.
However, they were a bit too hasty.
Su Wanwan blushed and smiled, "Isn't there the best man in the world right in front of us?"
This made everyone laugh.
Lu Xingjian put down his teacup and gave Su Wanwan a half-smile.
Yanruo's pink face instantly turned bright red with embarrassment, and she lowered her head and remained silent.
Wang Shi, seeing that she had done well, rewarded Wanwan with a pile of items, including jewelry, silks, and satins.
They were then sent to pay their respects to Empress Dowager Zhang.
As Lu Xingjian left Renshou Palace, a smile curved his lips: "Do you think I'm the best man in the world?"
“Of course.” Su Wanwan’s forehead twitched.
If you don't answer this well, you'll really be asking for trouble.
She glanced at her with a smile: "I've never seen anyone prettier than you."
Lu Xingjian coughed lightly, his fist to his lips, a slight unease on his face, but he quickly masked it.
Her usually steady and elegant steps became even lighter.
Actually, he didn't need to hide it much. With the beads on his twelve-tassel crown covering his face, it was very difficult for others to see his expression clearly.
Manager Li, who was following behind, suppressed a laugh.
After Miss Su married into the family, she became much more talkative.
A single sentence can make someone happy.
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