vrcanaries Chapter 823 His Majesty left without looking back
Chapter 823 His Majesty left without looking back
Concubine Zhuang was wearing a moon-white gauze dress with elegant lotus patterns embroidered on the hem and cuffs. They were faintly visible in the candlelight, like lotus flowers swaying gently in a pond.
She seemed to be surrounded by a soft halo, and her eyes were curved when she spoke, revealing her insight into the world.
In fact, there are indeed quite a few men in the capital who like this young woman who is full of Zen and Buddha nature, but most of them are older.
Nangong Xuanyu is young and doesn't like this.
Moreover, when he was a prince and was adopted by Empress Dowager Liu, Empress Dowager Liu used vicious means to kill concubines and royal heirs, while at the same time she devoutly ate vegetarian food and chanted Buddhist scriptures in the Buddhist temple, which left a lot of shadows in Nangong Xuanyu's heart.
No matter how interested he was, seeing Concubine Zhuang like this was like having a bucket of cold water poured over his head.
The emperor said calmly, "Stand up."
Nangong Xuanyu had treated her in the same manner when he came to Changchun Palace in the past. Concubine Zhuang was not disappointed and followed him into the inner room.
Ruoli couldn't help but feel curious.
Is your Majesty also so cold when he visits other empresses or concubines?
It seems that Your Majesty is indeed not a lustful king.
Inner room.
Concubine Zhuang looked at Nangong Xuanyu calmly and gently, as if they had always been close and all the previous neglect and disgust no longer existed.
She handed the cake in front of her to Nangong Xuanyu and said softly, "Your Majesty seems to have lost some weight these days, isn't it?"
"Your Majesty is very busy with government affairs, so you should pay more attention to your health. Don't let state affairs delay your meals..."
A hint of impatience flashed across Nangong Xuanyu's deep eyes.
He was busy with state affairs all day, and in the evening he flipped through the names of his concubines, hoping to see their charming looks and relieve the day's fatigue.
Rather than listening to people nagging.
Concubine Zhuang is a concubine, not the empress dowager. Why is she nagging about these things so late at night?
But Nangong Xuanyu did not show his impatience on his face. He just walked towards the bed and said calmly: "It's getting late, go to bed early."
As soon as he finished speaking, he lay down and closed his eyes.
The emperor turned over her card ten times, and nine times he didn't order water. Although Concubine Zhuang had gotten used to it, she still couldn't hide her disappointment...
But she had been taught at home since she was young, and her words and deeds since she was old enough to understand were the model of a noble lady from an aristocratic family. Naturally, she would not do anything to actively seek favor.
Concubine Zhuang lay down beside the emperor, feeling an indescribable bitterness in her heart...
There was a beautiful woman sleeping beside him, but the emperor's heart was like stagnant water, without any waves. Not long after, the sound of even breathing could be heard.
Concubine Zhuang's eyelashes were filled with tears.
So, how could she have a child...
But she really couldn't be like Concubine Chen, who was willing to lower herself to the ground and throw herself into the arms of a man.
outside.
Ruoli has been guarding the door.
Your Majesty has not been to Changchun Palace for such a long time, so you must be very curious about the Empress. This time, the Empress should not be disappointed again, right?
But she waited and waited, from the first half of the night to the second half of the night, but there was no sound from inside calling for water...
Ruoli lowered his head and sighed in disappointment.
Your Majesty didn't touch the Queen...
Your Majesty, you are so silly! Don’t you know how to be more proactive?
She had heard from some palace maids that men like women who look well-behaved but are very enjoyable in bed. How can the queen keep His Majesty's heart if she acts so politely all day?
At this moment, Xiao Caizi's voice suddenly came from the yard: "You can't go in!"
"Who can take the responsibility for disturbing the Holy Chariot?!"
Xiao Tianzi snorted coldly: "No matter what, I want to see His Majesty tonight!"
Ruoli frowned and walked over there: "What's going on?!"
The matter of intercepting the favor has happened in the palace before, and Ruoli is already used to it. But His Majesty finally turned over the Empress's card, and she would never allow such a thing to happen in Changchun Palace!
Anyone who wants to snatch His Majesty away must get past her first!
"Sister Ruoli."
Seeing her coming, Xiao Caizi immediately pointed at Xiao Tianzi and said, "I said that His Majesty and His Majesty had already gone to bed, but Xiao Tianzi insisted on barging in..."
Ruoli looked at Xiao Tianzi coldly: "Did the Queen Princess Wang send you here?"
"Excuse me, Your Majesty, the card you turned over tonight is our queen's!"
"If Concubine Wang wants to see His Majesty, she should wait obediently in Yikun Palace. Maybe His Majesty will think of her one day and turn over her card."
Xiao Tianzi was not angered by Ruoli, but sneered fearlessly: "The third prince is ill, so our queen specially asked me to invite His Majesty over."
"You guys are blocking him here. If anything happens to the Third Prince, how many heads do you have left to chop off?!"
Ruoli and Xiao Caizi looked at each other, both with ugly expressions.
If Concubine Wang wants to snatch His Majesty away, they will not let Xiao Tianzi succeed tonight no matter what!
But this is about the Third Prince...
Your Majesty has few children, and every prince is a top priority. They really don't have the courage...
Obviously, Odazi also understood this.
He glanced at Ruoli provocatively: "Miss Ruoli, what are you waiting for? Go in and report."
"If His Majesty investigates the matter due to your delay, I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."
Ruoli glared at Xiao Tianzi fiercely, turned and walked towards the main hall, and raised her hand to knock on the door unwillingly.
Soon, Concubine Zhuang's voice came from inside: "What's the matter?"
She tried hard to control her tone so that no one could hear the sob in her voice.
Ruoli pursed her lips and said, "My queen, Xiao Tianzi from the Yikun Palace said that the Third Prince is ill, and Concubine Wang asked him to come and invite His Majesty over..."
Nangong Xuanyu only slept deeply in Zhongcui Palace. He slept lightly at other times. When he heard their conversation, he had already woken up.
The emperor had seen similar tactics countless times, so he naturally understood that this was just the concubine's way of winning favor.
But he did not expose her. Instead, he stood up and said to Concubine Zhuang: "I will go visit the Third Prince first and come to see you another day."
Concubine Zhuang bit her lip, and her eyes became darker.
Even though she was feeling a lot of emotions, she still had a gentle and caring look on her face: "The Third Prince is a pitiful person. He has been to many palaces and has finally settled down. How come he is ill again?"
"Your Majesty, please go and see him. It's okay here."
Nangong Xuanyu nodded and left without looking back.
"Your servant respectfully sends your majesty off!"
Outside, the sound of palace servants bowing respectfully could be heard.
Your Majesty is not a young boy anymore. In the past, when he was in the palace, there were countless concubines who used such means to compete for favor.
She didn't believe that His Majesty didn't understand.
But His Majesty left without looking back.
Is it because in His Majesty's mind, he came to Changchun Palace today and gave her respect, so he doesn't need to consider her feelings anymore?