bookbashuk Chapter 118 Let me sing you a song
Chapter 118 Let me sing you a song
Pei was twice taken advantage of; while saving face was important, her body couldn't withstand further abuse.
She returned to Fengyi Palace in the phoenix carriage and immediately began an investigation. They only found a second-class palace maid named Yinchun, who was in charge of the bedchamber. She refused to confess no matter what. However, they also found that Yinchun had dealings with Jintao from Consort De's palace.
Some people saw that she had several encounters with Jin Tao.
Tingqin also said, "Your Highness, didn't Consort Pan also say that Ginkgo, who serves Consort De, is skilled in medicine and perfumery?"
Granny Qu said worriedly, "Madam also mentioned the matter of the First Prince when she went to the palace... Your Highness, the Duke of Xin's mansion has put a lot of effort into finding that wandering monk, but the Duke and his men were not very careful in their previous actions, allowing the wandering monk to escape. If the Duke of Xin's mansion finds him, the matter will probably be exposed."
The eldest prince is the emperor's eldest son, and his mother holds a high position. He was originally a strong candidate for the crown prince, but now that he has been deposed, how could the faction of the Duke of Xin let this go?
The wandering monk did indeed fall into the hands of the Duke of Xin's mansion, and confessed that the mastermind behind him was Madam Pei.
Consort De naturally received the information from home immediately, but she did not tell the Emperor because it was useless.
The emperor doesn't care about offspring, and he can't possibly depose the empress now. The fact that he hasn't punished the wife of the Duke of Xin is already a great act of mercy. Expecting the emperor to avenge you is simply wishful thinking.
At this moment, Consort De was also talking to her maid about the Empress, saying, "She's pregnant now, she's really courting death! It seems that with Lady Shen entering the palace, even the Empress can't sit still anymore!"
Ginkgo is combing her hair, which is her way of taking care of her hair. She combs it 100 times every night before going to bed, which helps with hair growth and also helps with sleep.
"Her Majesty's pregnancy will be very difficult. She was already harmed by the musk, so it will be hard for her to keep it," said Yinxing, who was knowledgeable in medicine. "This servant can tell that Her Majesty's complexion is extremely poor. The longer this pregnancy goes on, the greater the damage to her body will be."
Consort De was relieved and smiled, "The imperial physicians would certainly not advise Her Majesty the Empress to abort this pregnancy. Her Majesty the Empress has no one in the Imperial Hospital now, so Her Majesty herself would not dare to say such a thing."
If she dared to miscarry on her own, what would the emperor think?
The emperor doesn't care about your health. Since you don't want a dragon child, you shouldn't have any in the future.
Within the imperial harem, favor is for the present, offspring are for the future, and the imperial court is an extension.
The Empress is a smart woman; she must understand this simple principle.
Yinxing said, "Your Majesty is right. Since someone has already made a move, we are not in a hurry. Now Your Majesty only needs to protect the dragon fetus in your womb."
Consort De stroked her belly, and the baby suddenly moved, which made her very happy.
This time, she is determined to give birth to a healthy prince.
Her eldest prince was originally a smart and healthy prince; thinking about it, her heart ached as if it were being torn apart.
As soon as Shen Shixi returned to Zhaoyang Palace, the palace servants knelt down to offer their congratulations, saying, "We respectfully welcome Your Majesty, and welcome Consort Yuan! Congratulations, Consort Yuan!"
"No need for formalities!" Li Yuanke was also pleased. "The entire Zhaoyang Palace will be rewarded with double the monthly allowance!"
"We thank Your Majesty!" This time, it was the Emperor's personal reward that made everyone, from top to bottom, very happy.
Now that Shen Shixi is the head of the palace, the main hall was prepared, and she and the emperor went directly into the main hall.
The main hall is naturally much larger than the side halls. Last year, it was said to be renovated, but it was almost completely rebuilt. The walls were plastered with peppercorns and mud, which filled the room with a faint fragrance. This not only kept the room warm but also symbolized honor and prosperity, and also meant many children and many blessings.
The main hall has two towers in front of it. Most of the auxiliary buildings, such as pavilions and towers, have been demolished, making the space look much more spacious, and many flowers and plants have been planted there.
There was a small garden attached to the front, and the study of Qian Yuan Palace was accessible through the east gate of the garden.
Its regulations surpass those of Fengyi Palace.
Shen Shixi didn't care about these things; what's on the surface doesn't prove anything.
Being able to stay in the main hall—spacious, bright, and comfortable—is enough.
The bed was quite spacious. From the sleeping quarters to the hot spring bath, one had to walk along a short corridor with hot spring water underneath. In summer, the water could be cut off, but in winter it would flow, so it wasn't cold in the past.
Li Yuanke carried her over, looking at the person curled up lazily in his arms like a cat, "You were in a fight, are you tired?"
This is blatant mockery.
Shen Shixi, always thick-skinned, acted as if she were deaf, wrapping her arms around his neck, "Li Yuanke, let's put a mirror in front of us later!"
Li Yuanke's arms tightened around him. "What do you want to do?"
Shen Shixi pinched him. "What do you think? You didn't think about it? If you didn't think about it, why did you do this?"
Li Yuanke wanted to knock her on the head, "Can't you think of anything good all day long?"
Shen Shixi could feel his breathing tighten, and rolled her eyes. "No way, I'm free. I can think whatever I want. Besides, my man is so handsome. If I don't take advantage of my youth to eat more, I'll cry my eyes out when you're no longer able to work."
This really got Li Yuanke really angry.
But she seemed blind, tapping Li Yuanke's chest, "You'll be twenty-five after tonight. I've heard that a man over twenty-five is no different from sixty. Do you understand what that means?"
"Shen Shixi, you just wait!"
After taking a walk in the hot spring, Li Yuanke picked up Shen Shixi and put her on the couch.
Snow began to fall outside the window sometime earlier.
The two embraced tightly and entered battle mode.
Shen Shixi gave Prince Jin and his wife a good beating today. It can be said that he has fulfilled a long-cherished wish, so he was very happy and a little wild.
She coiled around Li Yuanke's waist like a beautiful serpent.
Li Yuanke looked up and saw a full-length mirror supported by a sandalwood frame on the opposite side of the couch. The angle was just right, allowing him to clearly see the two of them from all angles.
Shen Shixi's long, black hair, alluring eyes, and arched back, along with her taut knuckles embedded in his arm, were a sight he had never experienced before.
My mind went completely blank for a moment, and it seemed that there was only each other in the world.
Li Fude and Bai Ping, who were guarding the door, both took a few more steps away from the entrance, because the commotion inside was too great.
This display of affection lasted quite a while.
The steam rising from the hot spring filled the air, so it didn't feel cold.
At the height of his urgency, Li Yuanke's voice was hoarse, and he tightened his grip, forcing her to shout, "Xi'er, call me!"
Shen Shixi didn't shout, but bit his lip, and they both tasted the salty taste of blood.
"You bastard, you were born in the Year of the Dog!"
The blood stimulated Li Yuanke.
……
Their breathing gradually calmed down, their sweat mingled, and as they looked into each other's eyes, the aftershocks of their passion still surged within them.
Li Yuanke grabbed her chin and kissed her hard. "If you bite me again, I'll kill you!"
Shen Shixi clung to his shoulder, "I'm so hungry!"
I didn't get enough to eat at the banquet.
Li Yuanke looked at her, his eyes dark.
Her eyes widened in disbelief.
"Li Yuanke, aren't you annoying? Why don't you just starve to death instead of eating?"
Li Yuanke: "..."
I'm so angry!
He was even less willing to let her go.
……
It was another half hour before we finally had our midnight snack.
The kitchen delivered small wontons with fried dough sticks inside, and she ate them very happily.
Li Yuanke ordered a bowl of chicken noodle soup.
They ate until they were about 70-80% full, and since it was late at night, they went to bed.
The main hall was much larger than the side hall, and the bed was also much larger, shaped like a small house, resembling the canopy bed of later times, which was to prevent Shen Shixi from falling off.
She rolled around on the bed a couple of times, the sandalwood scent filling her nostrils. "Li Yuanke, I love this bed so much!"
She hugged Li Yuanke and gave him a big kiss.
Li Yuanke thought to himself, "It took more than a dozen craftsmen half a year to complete this."
It is sturdy, spacious, and offers good privacy.
Shen Shixi hadn't slept either, and they chatted for a while about all sorts of things. As midnight approached, they could almost hear the drumbeats of the night watchman's drum. Shen Shixi nestled into his arms and said, "Li Yuanke, let me sing you a song!"