Shen Yunxi returned to the Empress Dowager's palace without any delay. Fortunately, it was night, so no one noticed that Shen Yunxi's clothes were disheveled and her hair was messy.
When Shen Yunxi finished dressing in the pavilion, she didn't dress as nicely as usual, since Junxuan was still there and she needed to get dressed as quickly as possible.
She was in a hurry on the way, and when she got back to her room and looked in the mirror, she realized that she really didn't look good. She looked disheveled and looked like she had been bullied.
The mark on her neck was too clear. In her previous life, Jun Xuan had left many such marks on Shen Yunxi. If Jun Xuan were to vent his pain on her and take her body, it would be too late.
Thankfully, nothing happened today.
As for the marks on his body, someone who has died doesn't really care that much.
Nothing is more important than the safety of loved ones.
Junxuan would never reveal this, so Shen Yunxi pretended that Junxuan hadn't done anything. Although she was deceiving herself, at least she felt much more at ease.
She thought it would take time for Junxuan to realize that she had truly let go, but who knew that she would have the opportunity today? However, thinking of the way Junxuan left, Shen Yunxi didn't know what to feel.
Shen Yunxi also knew some rumors about Junxuan's birth mother. She heard that she was a gentle and kind woman, and some people said that it was really a waste for her to be placed in the harem.
The reason why Junxuan was able to be named crown prince at a young age was largely because the late emperor deeply loved Consort Yun.
The late emperor died young because the death of Consort Yun was too much of a blow to him. So even after he recovered from his illness, he inevitably developed health problems.
Even after Jun-hyun grew up, he lost all interest in cooperating with the imperial physicians to recuperate.
Such genuine affection is rarely seen in the royal family. When Shen Yunxi first heard about the relationship between Consort Yun and the late emperor, she was quite envious. She felt that she should also try her best to win Junxuan's heart.
That's enough, there's no need to dwell on the past. From now on, she believes there will be no further contact between her and Junxuan.
If you were to ask what Shen Yunxi is thinking right now, or if she feels any resentment.
Of course she had one; after all, he was a man she had loved deeply for many years. Eleven years of love had drained all her emotions.
She wonders if the people she meets in the future will be able to stir her heart again.
Shen Yunxi took a deep breath and had someone bring her hot water. Her body was filled with Jun Xuan's scent, and she only wanted to wash it off and not let his scent remain on her body.
Tomorrow she needs to wear a high-necked shirt, otherwise the marks on her neck will be easily visible.
If the Empress Dowager sees this, there will likely be more trouble, which is not a situation that Shen Yunxi wants to see.
And so, little by little, it disappeared from his life, until finally it vanished completely.
Sitting in the bathtub, Shen Yunxi felt extremely tired. Soaking in the hot water, she became drowsy and unconsciously fell asleep against the tub. In her hazy dream, she seemed to see Junxuan's figure.
Strictly speaking, it wasn't a dream; it was something she had experienced.
At that time, Shen Yunxi had been in the palace for more than a month and had become Junxuan's woman, a true Consort De.
That day, Junxuan drank a little wine. When he arrived at Yaohua Palace, Shen Yunxi was taking a bath. She did not expect Junxuan to come, after all, she had heard from the palace servants during the day that there seemed to be a problem at the border.
Shen Yunxi was bathing in the bathhouse. Vibrant flower petals drifted on the water's surface, and her fair skin was faintly visible through the crevices, which only made people itch with desire.
But Chen Yunxi didn't know what kind of person she was in at this moment. She raised her hand and scooped up a handful of water to pour over herself. She was the only one in the bathroom, as she was used to bathing alone.
Suddenly, a tall, slender figure in bright yellow appeared behind her. There were no footsteps, so Shen Yunxi was unaware that someone was behind her.
As soon as she heard rustling sounds behind her, Shen Yunxi assumed it was Zhizhi bringing something in and didn't pay any attention.
"Zhizhi, come and massage my shoulders. I've been reading for too long today, and my shoulders and neck are really tired," Shen Yunxi said softly.
Junxuan, who had already taken off his clothes, paused slightly, then walked behind Shen Yunxi and began to massage her shoulders and neck. Perhaps he himself did not realize that a handsome smile had appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Shen Yunxi was puzzled as to why Zhizhi didn't respond, but she didn't think much of it when she felt a touch on her shoulder. Perhaps Zhizhi's response was too soft for her to hear.
But as the massage continued, something felt off. Instead of the usual shoulder and neck massage, the hands became restless, taking on a more alluring quality.
And those hands, warm and large palms, didn't seem like Zhizhi's or Cai'er's hands at all.
Shen Yunxi turned her head and saw Jun Xuan, who was completely naked.
"Your Majesty, why has Your Majesty come? Isn't he busy with state affairs?" Shen Yunxi blushed and sank down.
Despite having consummated their marriage, Shen Yunxi was still embarrassed in front of Junxuan, her cheeks flushed and her body faintly pink.
"I will come when I am done with my work, but I did not expect that my beloved consort would give me such a surprise."
Junxuan chuckled and strode directly into the bathtub. His intrusion caused water to splash everywhere, and flower petals fell to the ground, creating a messy yet beautiful scene.
Shen Yunxi exclaimed in surprise, "Your Majesty!"
“Since my beloved concubine is taking a bath, she may bathe with me. That way, there will be no need for the palace servants to prepare water,” Junxuan said.
Soon after, the bath water had almost cooled down before Jun Xuan carried Shen Yunxi out, her collarbone and neck covered in bright red marks.
As for the bathhouse, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as a complete mess.
The dream ended there. Shen Yunxi opened her eyes, but felt a little cold. It turned out that the water had cooled down. She hadn't expected to have this dream. Her face was flushed and she felt shy.
Perhaps it was Jun-hyun's actions today, coupled with the fact that she was taking a bath, that reminded her of this matter.
Shen Yunxi patted her cheeks, trying to cool down her face. She quickly got up, dried herself, changed her clothes, and then washed up and lay down.
The water was a little cold, but she didn't pay much attention. She was mainly embarrassed by the dream and just wanted to lie down and rest.
Before long, Shen Yunxi fell asleep.
On the other hand, Junxuan was wide awake.
Junxuan had already returned to his palace. His chest wound had been treated, but it still ached slightly. It wasn't unbearable, but it was still noticeable.
Junxuan leaned back on the bed, reached out his right hand and fiddled with the red cinnabar bracelet on his left wrist for a while, then suddenly his gaze fell on a golden object beside him.
Immediately, Junxuan's expression turned somewhat gloomy, and he suddenly reached out his hand.
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