Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 124 Begging Jiang Lanye to take her into his harem
Jiang Lanye couldn't help but flick her forehead with his index finger, and said helplessly, "You wait obediently."

Song Yi gave a light snort and said, "Alright."

Jiang Lanye turned and walked out.

Inside the hall, several people were patiently waiting for Jiang Lanye to arrive. Upon hearing his footsteps, they quickly stood up.

"See Your Majesty."

Jiang Lanye was no longer as gentle as he had been with Song Yi. He had a cold expression on his face, and the candlelight in the room illuminated his stern features.

For a moment, no one dared to speak.

Jiang Lanye stood in front of the table, looking at the sheepskin map on it, and said decisively, "The soldiers will be divided into two teams. One team will set off tomorrow and go around to the west."

They quickly came over and stood beside Jiang Lanye, looking down at the dragon pattern on his sleeves, not daring to get too close to him, and whispering something.

After a while, under the dim light of the candle, weariness gradually crept into my heart.

Suddenly, Miss Meng brought in some tea and walked in with light steps.

"Gentlemen, please have some tea."

She said those words in a crisp voice, and the group was taken aback at first, then thanked her.

She placed all the tea on the table and let them help themselves. She carefully picked up the last cup and walked over to Jiang Lanye.

I've never been this close before, so close that I can see his smooth eyelashes when I look up.

My heart was pounding like a drum, and my hands were shaking.

The tea was almost spilled.

She felt ashamed of herself, so she forced herself to remain calm, smiled sweetly, and said softly, "Your Majesty, this is pre-rain Longjing tea that my father specially reserved. It is probably not as good as the tea in the palace. I hope Your Majesty will not find it offensive."

After saying that, she nervously twisted her dress, waiting for Jiang Lanye's response.

She had just finished bathing, and had soaked in the tub for a while, so she smelled exceptionally sweet. She was wearing a light pink dress, which was rather thin and therefore very form-fitting, outlining her curves.

Seeing this, the group looked at each other in bewilderment.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see what Miss Meng means.

However, Jiang Lanye's harem is so large, what's wrong with taking in one more person? Let's leave her here for now, and bring her back to the capital once the war is over.

But clearly, Jiang Lanye was deep in thought with his eyes down, and didn't hear what Miss Meng said at all.

After she finished speaking, she waited anxiously for Jiang Lanye's response, but only received a silence, which was somewhat awkward.

Well, perhaps because the current situation is so dire, Jiang Lanye won't be distracted.

She took a deep breath, as if to encourage herself.

After that, she stayed put.

However, she didn't dare to get too close to Jiang Lanye, fearing that he would send her away. She stayed by Jiang Lanye's side at a distance that was neither too close nor too far, gazing at him with infatuation.

Jiang Lanye didn't even notice her. He stretched out his slender fingers and tapped on the map.

Song Yi stayed in the room and tried to sleep for a while, but she couldn't fall asleep no matter what. The thought of the way that Miss Meng looked at Jiang Lanye today made her feel uncomfortable.

She hesitated for a moment, then put on her shoes and socks, hopped on one foot to get her cane, and then slowly walked over step by step.

The people inside looked serious and focused, clearly deep in thought.

But there was one person who seemed out of place.

The weather was getting colder and colder, but Miss Meng was obviously not afraid. She wore a thin dress, revealing a large expanse of fair skin below her neck.

Because of the thin dress, she appeared even more slender.

She stood three steps away from Jiang Lanye, as if she were a palace maid he had brought with him. Wherever Jiang Lanye went, she followed, like a tail.

Song Yi stood quietly at the door for a while. Not wanting to disturb them, she walked in slowly and quietly.

None of these people noticed that Song Yi had come in, but Jiang Lanye, who had been particularly focused, raised his head and stared intently as she slowly moved to the chair and sat down.

Song Yi noticed his gaze, her lips curled up slightly, and she winked at him with one eye.

She looked playful, and when Jiang Lanye saw her, his tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and his icy expression melted away. He smiled faintly.

Then, Song Yi pointed to those people, signaling Jiang Lanye to take it seriously.

Jiang Lanye then looked away.

Seeing that he was no longer looking at her, Song Yi rested her chin on her hand and looked at Miss Meng with a smile.

She had clearly noticed Consort Yun entering, and at that moment, her position felt extremely awkward.

She instantly felt like a mouse with nowhere to hide, and hurriedly took two steps back, moving away from Jiang Lanye.

Song Yi then slowly withdrew her gaze, casually glancing at Jiang Lanye, and silently yawned.

She sleeps much longer than Jiang Lanye; I don't know how he maintains such high energy levels every day.

Song Yi had rarely observed Jiang Lanye so carefully as he was now.

He was dressed in a black dragon robe today. He was already tall and slender, and he was much taller than Song Yi when he stood in front of her, which made his shoulders and back look even more upright.

His every move was unlike that of others; his actions were casual and unintentional, yet they were also governed by rules.

As the arm rises and falls, the sleeves hang down perfectly, the back is straight, and the fingertips are steady.

He looks especially good in that pose.

Song Yi couldn't help but take a second look.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but tears welled up in her eyes, her vision blurred, and she couldn't see clearly anymore. So she just lay on the table and closed her eyes for the time being.

After the matter was finally settled, everyone cupped their hands in farewell and were about to say goodbye when Jiang Lanye quickly raised his hand.

They were startled and followed his gaze, only to find that Consort Yun had already knelt down. They immediately fell silent and tiptoed out.

After everyone left, Miss Meng bit her lower lip, lost in thought.

As she watched Jiang Lanye stride toward Song Yi, she suddenly made up her mind, quickly ran over, knelt in front of Jiang Lanye, and blocked his path.

Jiang Lanye frowned.

"Your Majesty, I...have something to ask of you."

Song Yi's fingertips twitched, but she did not choose to look up.

Jiang Lanye glanced at her casually.

She now desperately hopes to win over this exceptionally noble man and secure a place in his heart.

"Your Majesty, I... I love Your Majesty with all my heart. If Your Majesty does not despise me, I hope you can grant me a chance to serve you and take me into your harem. Even if it is only the lowest rank, I would be willing..."

After she finished speaking, she closed her eyes tightly, her body trembling slightly, awaiting the judgment of fate.

After hearing these words, Jiang Lanye's eyes remained calm, without the slightest ripple.

He looked at Song Yi and realized that she hadn't fallen asleep at all; she must have taken his words to heart.

The reason she kept pretending not to wake up was simply because she wanted to hear Jiang Lanye's response.

So Jiang Lanye said, "One person is enough for me, but unfortunately that person is good at pretending to be asleep."

(End of this chapter)