Harem Competing Raiders 7
The day of the big wedding is getting closer and closer, and the palace is getting more and more busy, but everything above the court is going on as usual, step by step.
Xiao Junye was reviewing the memorial in the Imperial Study Room, when he suddenly patted the table hard, stood up abruptly and said, "A discussion after the wedding? Is the Ye family threatening me?!"
"Your Majesty calm down, it's important to take care of your health."
Although Eunuch Xu didn't know what Xiao Junye was angry about, every time he got angry, he would have a headache immediately, so when he saw Xiao Junye getting angry, he immediately advised him to take care of his health.
Xiao Junye's head was throbbing, he took a deep breath, and after calming down, he walked to the window with his hands behind his back to meditate, rethinking who he should go to on the night of his wedding.
Regardless of whether Xiao Junye will compromise with the Ye family this time, it will greatly reduce his favorability towards Ye Rong. People in high positions don't like to be threatened, especially the emperor. The majesty of the emperor cannot be offended.
Although Xiao Junye was very tolerant when he was the prince, and now he has to endure when he is the emperor, but now his mentality is different from when he was the prince. Even if he can bear it on the surface, he can no longer bear it in his heart.
It was a big mistake for Ye Rong to use his family power to threaten Xiao Junye, but he himself thought it was not a threat, he just wanted to let Xiao Junye know that, as the prime minister's grandson, he gave up the position of queen to Mu Xi , It is already for the sake of the emperor to compromise, the emperor should compensate him in other ways, such as showing more importance to him, and the wedding night is the best opportunity to show it.
The Ye family also felt that they were not threatening them, but they were just reminding the emperor very implicitly that in order to support him, their family was willing to make compromises. They also asked the emperor to give them more confidence, such as Ye Rong and the Ye family. Some royal grace.
Tao Yuan also knew that not every emperor was easy to be an emperor. In ancient times, emperors often compromised with their ministers, and some emperors were very involuntary. Sometimes the emperor favors a certain person in the harem, not because he really likes this person so much, but to show this person's family.
Not long after Xiao Junye ascended the throne, the throne has not yet been firmly established. He has not taken back many rights into his own hands, and there are still some forces secretly eyeing his throne.
So even if he really went to Ye Rong's place on the wedding night, Tao Yuan wouldn't really get angry because of it. And he knew that even if he went to Ye Rong's place, nothing would happen to Ye Rong, or it should be said that Ye Rong would not have anything to happen to Xiao Junye before he was pregnant with the child in order to ensure that he was pregnant with King Yu's child.
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The day of the wedding is coming soon, Tao Yuan gets up early to freshen up, and puts on layer after layer of wedding dress under the service of the palace maid.
Xiao Junye was going to worship the heavens early in the morning, and the wedding would not officially start until near noon. There were many steps to be completed in the wedding, so today would be a very tiring day.
Tao Yuan ate something to fill his stomach, then combed his hair and put on makeup. After everything was ready, he would go to the Empress Dowager's Palace to pay his respects. After Xiao Junye finished offering sacrifices to heaven, he would set off with the Empress Dowager from Jingshou Palace to Chengtian Hall He and Xiao Junye performed various wedding ceremonies before.
Tao Yuan is the Empress Dowager from today, he appeared in Jingshou Palace wearing the Empress Dowager's official attire, and all the concubines who were waiting to go in to greet the Empress Dowager knelt down to pay him respects.
Ye Rong had already changed into the imperial royal formal attire today, Tao Yuan walked straight towards him, and then looked at him.
Ye Rong respectfully knelt down on one knee and saluted, "Greetings to the queen."
Tao Yuan intentionally waited for a while before saying, "Excuse me."
Ye Rong clenched his hands in his sleeves, because he would have to salute Tao Yuan like this for a long time afterwards, which made him very unwilling. In order to change the current situation, Ye Rong wanted to conceive a child as soon as possible, and get Xiao Junye's special favor as soon as possible.
Everyone entered the main hall to pay their respects to the Queen Mother. From today onwards, Ye Rong could not walk side by side with Tao Yuan, but had to walk behind him like everyone else.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager." Everyone saluted together.
"Stay flat."
"Thank you Queen Mother."
The queen mother looked at Tao Yuan and Ye Rong, and then said a lot of teaching words to them. The general meaning was that the two should maintain order in the harem together, try to be a good example of concubines in the harem, and serve the emperor well. a lot. Then he gave lectures to the other concubines. The general content was to let them keep their own place, not to disturb the harem, and to give birth to more princes for the emperor and so on.
"I would like to follow the Queen Mother's teachings, and I will never disappoint the Queen Mother's expectations." Everyone replied in unison.
The Queen Mother nodded. Although she seemed satisfied with what they said on the surface, she knew very well in her heart that she said what she said, but it was absolutely impossible for each of them to strictly abide by it. She is also someone who has experienced it herself, and as the winner of Gongdou so far, she understands their thoughts very well.
When the time was almost up, a eunuch came to report to the queen mother that the auspicious time was coming.
After Tao Yuan saluted the Empress Dowager, he set off for the Palace of Chengtian while everyone was watching. Everyone else stayed in the Palace of the Empress Dowager. After the ceremony in the Palace of Chengtian was over, he followed the Queen Mother to attend the wedding banquet in the palace.
Although today is also the wedding of Ye Rong and Xiao Junye, and the day when he officially becomes the emperor, but only when the emperor and empress are married, there will be various ceremonies. Because in this world, there is a system of monogamy and multiple concubines. Only the queen or queen is the emperor's official wife. Even the emperor can only have one official wife. Although Huang Guijun is regarded as a flat wife, strictly speaking, he is also a concubine.
If it is in the game, the screen will jump directly from the emperor's sacrifice to the sky, to the dinner party, and then to the bridal chamber, to see who the emperor will go to. But in this real world, time flows every minute and every second, and everything that should happen will actually happen.
After the ceremony was completed, Xiao Junye held Tao Yuan's hand, and the two of them walked up the steps step by step, standing at the highest point, and accepting the kneeling and congratulations of all civil and military officials.
The moment Xiao Junye held Tao Yuan's hand, he suddenly felt as if he had inherited the most precious and important person in his life. The two looked into each other's eyes, and their eyes were entangled. This was the first soul contact between the two in this life.
After the ceremony, Tao Yuan returned to Fenghua Palace. After resting for a while, he changed into the Queen's dress and was ready to attend the dinner.
Today is the day of the emperor's wedding, and the entire imperial city is as lively and festive as the New Year. Not only civil and military officials have to attend the dinner, but also the family members of the officials enter the palace to celebrate and participate in the dinner.
The emperor sat in the middle of the high platform, the queen mother sat on the lower left of him, Tao Yuan sat on the lower right of him, and Ye Rong sat below Tao Yuan. The lower layer is the royal family, the lower layer is the court officials, and the bottom layer is other officials and family members.
The singers and dancers of the Si Yuefang in the palace performed on the bottom round stage, playing the melodies of the shengxiao, qin and drums, singing and dancing, creating a festive scene of singing and dancing.
In Ye Rong's heart, he was more confident that Xiao Junye would go to him, so even if he had to sit under Tao Yuan, he was still in a good mood.
He turned his head and glanced at Xiao Junye's handsome face, his heart beat faster, he had never felt this way even with King Yu, and he felt very regretful that nothing could really happen to him tonight. Because he had to make sure that he was pregnant with Yu Wang's child, and let Yu Wang believe that he had never had a relationship with Xiao Junye before conceiving his child, so that he could get Yu Wang's full support after Xiao Junye's death.
Ye Rong has already made a plan. After he gave birth to King Yu's child, he would stop giving Xiao Junye any more hallucinogenic drugs. Even if the person arranged by King Yu in his palace found out that he had a relationship with Xiao Junye, He could also say that Xiao Junye seemed to have noticed something, in order not to cause him more suspicion, and to protect their children, he had to obey Xiao Junye, and he felt very painful in his heart. I feel sorry for him.
The Empress Dowager couldn't bear it early and went back to Jingshou Palace. Before the dinner was over, Xiao Junye also got up and went back to Qianyang Palace to change clothes. After Tao Yuan and Ye Rong also got up and left, the other concubines also left one after another.
Tao Yuan returned to Fenghua Palace, took a comfortable bath in the bathtub, then changed into a red silk nightgown, sat on the wide wooden bed covered with a big red quilt, and waited for Xiao Junye's arrival.
To be honest, Tao Yuan himself was not very sure whether Xiao Junye would come to him, although he knew that even if he went to Ye Rong's place, Ye Rong would definitely use hallucinogenic | drugs to avoid having a relationship with him, But just in case, Tao Yuan gave him some medicine two days ago, so that even if he went to Ye Rong's place, it was impossible for him to have a relationship with Ye Rong.
The concubines in the harem couldn't sleep peacefully tonight. Although they would feel jealous no matter who the emperor went to, they were still very curious. On such an important day tonight, who would the emperor be inclined to in his heart.
Ye Rong also washed and changed his clothes. He was sitting by the bed and waiting. Not only did he put hallucinogens in the wine and tea, but he also applied some hallucinogens on his lips and body. , just to ensure that Xiao Junye could not stay awake and could hallucinate.
The door of the bedroom suddenly opened, Xiao Junye strode in from the outside, all the servants and maidservants in the bedroom knelt down and saluted.
Tao Yuan stood up and took a few steps forward to salute Xiao Junye.
Xiao Junye helped him up with his own hands, and then said to the palace servants who were still kneeling, "You all step down."
"promise."
While the maid stepped down, she also put down the layers of silk and light gauze curtains in the bedroom.
The two walked to the side of the bed and sat down. Tao Yuan looked at Xiao Junye with relief and emotion in his eyes.
"You think I won't come?" Xiao Junye raised his hand, stroking his smooth face.
Tao Yuan lowered his head and said, "I can understand Your Majesty, even His Majesty, there are times when you are helpless."
Xiao Junye hugged him and kissed his forehead, "Since I promised you would come, I won't break my promise. You are my wife, and tonight is our bridal night. How can I let you stay alone tonight."
Tao Yuan looked up at him, his eyes sparkling, "Your Majesty..."
Xiao Junye lowered his head, kissed his lips, and reached into his clothes to caress.
Tao Yuan closed his eyes and kissed him back, the two of them lay down on the bed, and when Xiao Junye took off his pants, Tao Yuan lifted his waist cooperatively.
Tao Yuan bit his lip, although it was not the first time, it still hurt a little, because his speed was a bit slow, Tao Yuan waited for a long time before he entered all.
Xiao Junye hugged Tao Yuan tightly, while kissing his mouth and face, he began to move quickly.
Tao Yuan cried out, Xiao Junye was encouraged by that depressing yet enjoyable voice, and gradually became unable to control his movements, and became even faster.
With such a wonderful enjoyment, the body can actually fit so well. This feeling made Xiao Junye understand why some people are addicted to beauty and lust. And the most beautiful person is in his arms at this moment, and he is also in the most wonderful body, enjoying the most wonderful feeling in the world.
Although Xiao Junye was poisoned, his body was very strong, and because he had been practicing martial arts, he was quite strong. Tao Yuan's body couldn't withstand Xiao Junye's stamina, and gradually became exhausted, and then fell asleep.
Ye Rong sat by the bed for more than two hours, but still did not wait for Xiao Junye, he became more and more irritable, walking up and down in the bedroom.
The palace servants all stood with their heads down, not daring to persuade him to sleep first, because if they persuaded him that way, it meant that the emperor would not come, and they were afraid of offending him and making him angry.
Ye Rong didn't sit back on the bed until the sky outside the window was getting brighter and the emperor still didn't come to him. He thought in a daze that he had failed. Even if he failed so hard to get the emperor's favor, he had already used his family's power at all costs, but the emperor still didn't come to him in the end. Why did this happen
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Just after dawn, Xiao Junye woke up, ready to get up and practice martial arts. This time he has been in the habit of waking up at this time every day. In order to reduce the onset of toxicity and to live longer, he must practice martial arts every day to strengthen his body and prevent his body from being dragged down by toxicity.
Xiao Junye had already put on his clothes, seeing that Tao Yuan's eyes were half-opened, but still looking confused, he sat down beside the bed and said to him, "It's still early, you should sleep a little longer."
"Hmm..." Tao Yuan was really sleepy, he nodded, closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep again.
Xiao Junye touched his face, knowing that he was exhausted last night, and he never thought that he would lose control so much. I thought that although he married a gentle and virtuous queen, although he was satisfied, it was impossible for anyone to really walk into his heart. But the person in front of him had already pushed open the closed door in his heart, and was standing outside the door at this moment, about to walk into his heart.
More than a dozen palace maids came in with toiletries, and Xiao Junye washed and changed clothes under their service.
Tao Yuan slept for more than half an hour. Although he was still a little sleepy and didn't think much of it, he had to get up because he still had to pay his respects to the Queen Mother.
After Xiao Junye finished his martial arts practice, he went back to the bedroom, because he didn't have to go to court today, so he would go with Tao Yuan to pay his respects to the Queen Mother.
After Xiao Junye went in, he saw Tao Yuan sitting on the bed in a daze, with a confused look on his face, looking very cute.
Xiao Junye went to the bed and sat down, touched his face and said, "Are you awake?"
Tao Yuan didn't speak, but threw himself into his arms directly, rubbing his face against his chest.
Xiao Junye was stunned for a moment, looked down at him, and saw him rubbing against his arms like a beautiful and noble kitten, so cute that it made people's hearts flutter.
Because of Tao Yuan's actions, he was a little stiff at first, not knowing how to react, but after smelling the seductive fragrance on his body, he couldn't help but raised his arms and hugged his body. He buried his face in Tao Yuan's neck, sniffed hard, and inhaled the fragrance in his nose, which made him feel comfortable all over.
Thinking that after going to bed today, he still hasn't started to have a headache, Xiao Junye knew that it must be because he smelled the fragrance of his body all night.
The muscles in Xiao Junye's chest were very hard, Tao Yuan rubbed and rubbed, and finally he became sober, then looked up at him.
Xiao Junye looked into his eyes, seeing his clear and charming eyes, his heart almost melted, and he even couldn't help becoming hot. He obviously had a childish face when he first entered the palace, but after going through this period of serving in bed, the corners of his eyes are even more charming.
There was no time to delay paying respects to the Empress Dowager, after Tao Yuan woke up, he got out of bed, washed and changed his clothes, and then went to Jingshou Palace with Xiao Junye.
The concubines who came to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager saw Xiao Junye and Tao Yuan approaching, and immediately knelt down to salute, "Greetings to Your Majesty and Queen Mother"
"Pingshen." Xiao Junye looked at them and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After everyone got up, Ye Rong looked up at Xiao Junye, with tears of grievance in his eyes, coupled with his stunning face and the charm of the protagonist's halo, it was hard not to be tempted.
It's a pity that Xiao Junye walked in without looking at him, but Tao Yuan took a quick look at him with provocative eyes when he passed by.
Ye Rong clenched his fists tightly, and then hurried to follow up, thinking in his heart, what are you proud of? This battle for favor has just begun, the more proud you are now, the more miserable you will cry in the future.
After everyone went in to pay their respects to the queen mother, Tao Yuan and Ye Rong received a lot of rewards from the queen mother. The queen mother had something to say to the emperor alone, so today they were quickly let go.
To be able to leave Jingshou Palace earlier was something Tao Yuan wished for, because he was really tired last night, so he could rush back to sleep and then get up for breakfast.
"The Emperor went to Fenghua Palace last night?" In fact, the Empress Dowager already knew about this matter when she woke up in the morning, and it was precisely this matter that she wanted to talk to the Emperor about.
"Yes." Xiao Junye put down his teacup and said, "I know what my mother is going to say. As an emperor, if I can't even make decisions about things like getting lucky in the harem in the future, then I'm afraid it will make them think that I am a fool." The emperor who can be at their mercy."
"Your Majesty does not need to talk too much about matters in the court. However, there are some things that Ai Jia still wants to remind the Emperor that the Ye family is loyal to the Emperor, and the Emperor must not chill the hearts of his loyal ministers," said the Empress Dowager.
"Although I need to use the Ye family now, and I know that their family is loyal to me, I must also let them know that it is one thing for me to favor Ye Rong, but it is another thing to be threatened by them to favor Ye Rong." It's a big deal. If you follow them every time and let them get carried away, they will push their feet in the next step."
The queen mother said, "The emperor naturally wants to maintain his majesty in front of his courtiers, so that they know that the power of heaven cannot be offended. It's just that the emperor has just ascended the throne, so he needs to be relaxed."
"Mother, don't worry, my son knows it well." Xiao Junye said.
The Queen Mother nodded.
In fact, the Empress Dowager said these words not because she had any objection to the emperor's visit to Fenghua Palace last night, but she also noticed recently that the emperor seemed to prefer Tao Yuan to Ye Rong. Although this was completely beyond her expectations, who the emperor likes in his heart can only be decided by himself, but who is good for him depends on the situation in the court, so she just wants to remind him that when he is not fully Before taking the throne firmly, don't lean too much to one side. If the emperor went to Ye Rong's place last night, she would also remind him not to neglect Fenghua Palace too much at this time.
So, it's not easy to be an emperor. In this harem, he can sleep with whoever he wants, but he can't sleep with whoever he doesn't want to.
Tao Yuan can naturally help Xiao Junye get rid of the poison, but the matter of Xiao Junye's poisoning is kept secret, and only the Queen Mother, himself, and some of his confidants know about it. Moreover, the poison in him cannot be detected by feeling the pulse. If Tao Yuan suddenly said that he wanted to help him detoxify, he would definitely wonder how he knew.
Although Tao Yuan could also secretly help him detoxify, but it would be fine if Xiao Junye did something inexplicably, and he would definitely be suspicious, and Tao Yuan would definitely become the main object of suspicion.
And the most important thing is that Tao Yuan has no habit of doing good deeds and not leaving his name. Even his lover must know that he cured him. Therefore, the matter of detoxifying Xiao Junye has to be postponed for the time being, until the most suitable time.
Although Xiao Junye wanted to show his prestige, as the queen mother said, he had to be relaxed, that is to say, a slap and a candy.