Shen Qingwan lowered her head and twisted the handkerchief in her hand. She didn't show it on her face, but her heart was already churning. What did the emperor mean by this? Was he teasing her or did he really have feelings for her? Thinking carefully, today was a little unusual.
Fu Yuheng saw that she remained silent, but he was not angry. He just leaned forward and asked, "Are you scared? Why don't you speak?"
The scent of ambergris was breathed gently into her ear, making her feel a little confused. She pursed her lips, and the blush on her face became more obvious.
"Haha!" Fu Yuheng smiled happily, and stopped talking. He just kept eating the dishes in front of him. He felt that today's dishes seemed to have some secret recipe added to them, and they were very appetizing.
The two of them were talking loudly, and even Lianyun, who was serving beside them, blushed. The emperor was really something, how could he say such embarrassing things in public.
From a distance, Lianyun glanced at the royal guards standing not far outside the door, her heart slightly moved.
This night was destined to be a sleepless night for many people. Liu Churong sat in front of the dressing mirror. The beautiful face in the mirror was slightly distorted because of jealousy, and the long armor also made a squeaking sound.
"I don't know what tricks that little vixen used to make the emperor seem like he was bewitched."
Lamei stood beside with her head down, with a scratch on her face, which was the scratch left by the hairpin thrown by Liu Churong when she was excited. She was angry but dared not speak out, she was the master, and as a maid, she could only bear it. Therefore, she directed all her anger on Shen Qingwan. If she hadn't made the queen unhappy, she wouldn't have suffered this.
It has to be said that some people are like this, always blaming others for their mistakes. Liu Churong's temper is well known in the palace.
As the hour grew later, Shen Qingwan finished her meal under Fu Yuheng's gaze and wiped her hands with a handkerchief.
"My dear, have you finished eating?" Fu Yuheng leaned back on the chair and pulled Shen Qingwan into his arms. Then he raised his hand and signaled everyone to pack up. "Let's go back."
Shen Qingwan nodded obediently. She knew that she couldn't go against him at this time. It is said that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. She should think carefully about every word. "Your Majesty, are you tired?" After she finished speaking, she suddenly realized that her words seemed a little inappropriate. Was she just inviting him? Thinking of this, she wanted to defend herself again.
"What I mean is..."
Before he finished speaking, Fu Yuheng laughed softly, "Yes, I'm tired. How about my beloved concubine helping me bathe and change clothes?" At this time, he did not forget to pull her in front of him.
Shen Qingwan tightly grasped the handkerchief, her nerves tense. After all, she was just an innocent girl, how could she stand such teasing? She glanced around randomly, not knowing how to answer.
"Since my beloved concubine is silent, I will take it as your consent." In his eyes, she was quite cute now, not as calm as usual, and her eyes were a little more flustered. Just like that little rabbit, she was so innocent that people couldn't help but tease her.
But when Fu Yuheng spoke, Shen Qingwan had no choice but to obey, hiding her panic and pretending to be calm as she bathed him. She did not dare to be negligent.
"My beloved, I'm waiting for you." Leaving Shen Qingwan without any reaction, Fu Yuheng entered the bedroom alone.
Even a hero cannot resist the temptation of beauty. Even if he is the emperor, when he meets such a woman like Shen Qingwan, he can't care about anything else.
At night, the bed curtains sway in the wind, the moon hides shyly behind the clouds, the incense is lingering, and the whole room is filled with a subtle shyness. It makes people unable to help but sink into it, and it has a unique flavor.
The bell rang three times before Shen Qingwan woke up. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, her body still aching. She turned her head and saw that the empty seat beside her was empty. She reached out to touch it, but there was no trace of temperature. This made her feel a little disappointed, but she also knew that what happened last night was a great blessing.
"Squeak--" The sandalwood door was pushed open. Shen Qingwan looked up and saw Lianyun coming in with a copper basin for washing.
"My queen, are you awake?" Lianyun saw that Shen Qingwan had woken up, and ran over with a smile on her face to bathe Shen Qingwan.
Looking outside the door, she vaguely saw someone standing outside. Shen Qingwan frowned in confusion. "Lianyun, do you see anyone outside?"
Only then did Lianyun follow her line of sight and see that there was indeed someone standing outside the door. "My Lady, I will go and take a look."
After pushing open the door, Lianyun saw who was outside and bowed quickly, "Eunuch Sun."
"Hey... I wonder if the Concubine Xian is doing well?" Eunuch Sun knew that the Emperor had spent the night in the Concubine Xian's palace last night, so he was also very friendly to Lianyun. "The Emperor did send us over to take a look!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Thank you, Eunuch Sun." Shen Qingwan's voice came from inside the door. She moved lightly with lotus steps. Because she had just finished bathing, she only tied her hair into a simple bun. Her tone was as gentle as ever.
Eunuch Sun glanced at Shen Qingwan with appreciation, "The virtuous concubine should have a good rest, the emperor is thinking about you very much." After speaking, he waved his hand behind him and said, "Come here - bring up the reward that the emperor gave to the virtuous concubine!"
Shen Qingwan was surprised to hear Eunuch Sun say this, but her face remained calm. She was afraid that after today's incident, there would be more intrigue.
"Empress Xianfei, you must keep this list." Eunuch Sun handed her a list.
"Thank you for the gift, Your Majesty!" Shen Qingwan bowed and took the list with both hands. Shen Qingwan also stuffed him with a small gold ingot at the same time.
"Go slowly, father-in-law!"
After seeing off Eunuch Sun, Shen Qingwan returned to her room. She didn't know whether she was sad or happy. Now, she was pushed to the forefront of the storm. Lianyun helped her to put her hair back in a bun, changed into a suitable palace dress, and told the servants to take the reward, and then she left.
In the harem, any little movement would be known to the whole harem. The fact that the emperor stayed at her place last night was enough to make the concubines jealous, but the emperor sent a reward early in the morning. This time, even the queen couldn't sit still.
"Empress, it seems that this virtuous concubine is not an easy person to deal with!" Nanny Gui rubbed Xiao Shushen's shoulders while speaking close to her ear.
Xiao Shushen fiddled with her armor, and then looked up, with a bit more resentment in her eyes. Humph! It's just that she got a little favor, she still wants to see how much trouble Shen Qingwan can make in this harem!