Wearing a book, hooking him up

Day two.

Jun Zechen woke up slowly. The woman in his arms with her back to him was still sleeping soundly. One of his hands had been resting on her head for a long time, but he did not feel numb.

He hugged her gently, his eyes fixed on her beautiful, white back, on which were clearly visible teeth marks.

Jun Zechen's slender fingertips gently brushed across these marks, and the emotions in his eyes were like the deep waters of a lake, complex and ambiguous.

Is it too easy to forgive her just like that?

I am the ruler of the world, admired by everyone, so why am I so soft-hearted towards her?

In the past two days, Jun Zechen's mood was extremely complicated. He even asked himself again and again, does he really have to have her?

He is in the harem, surrounded by beauties, all of whom are obedient to him and try their best to please him. Why is he so obsessed with this girl who is sometimes stubborn and sometimes weak?

Jun Zechen has been the empress's legitimate son since childhood, and his status is the most noble among all the princes. Later, he successfully became the crown prince and even ascended the throne to become the emperor. He holds a high position and has great power. It seems that everything in this world can be easily controlled by him.

Everyone fawned over him and praised him highly.

No matter whether it was Ling who was in the Eastern Palace back then, or the many concubines after he ascended the throne, Jun Zechen only needed to reward them with some treasures and chat with them for a few minutes to make them satisfied and grateful.

But Jun Zechen himself has never received true emotional release from these women.

He is always calm and emotionally stable.

To him, women were nothing more than the icing on the cake. It was enough for him to have a moment of relaxation physically and mentally after dealing with the heavy affairs of state.

However, ever since he met her, Jun Zechen's usually calm heart has been stirred up by stormy waves from time to time.

He rarely has such strong emotional fluctuations, or rather, there are very few people and things that really make him care.

But her appearance made his emotions run wild like a wild horse, making it difficult for him to control himself.

Jun Zechen was like a tortured person, immersed in this unprecedented feeling.

He didn't understand why her every smile, every move could touch his heart so much? Why did her indifference and rejection make him more eager to get her love?

He found it hard to accept that she didn't love him. These painful and repressed emotions were surging, yet he couldn't help but immerse himself in them. His desire for her inexplicably became stronger and stronger.

It was a feeling that Jun Zechen could hardly describe in words, like a fog that enveloped his heart.

Jun Zechen slowly closed his eyes, and with an almost pious attitude, he gently kissed the red mark on her back.

Since I can't let her go, I'll keep her by my side forever!

Perhaps, her honesty will become a new and different kind of trust between the two of them.

Jun Zechen has doted on her for the past two years, so he has let down his guard in front of her and talked about everything. He doesn't think there is any other woman to whom he can open his heart like this. They are both honest and clear, and their relationship will only get better in the future.

The tingling sensation instantly spread throughout Su Jingyao's body like an electric current. Her body trembled involuntarily and her brows furrowed slightly, as if she was struggling to wake up from her sleep.

Jun Zechen felt her subtle movements, and the kiss not only showed no signs of stopping, but became more passionate and deep.

He held her slender waist even tighter, as if he wanted to embed her into his body.

Su Jingyao was finally awakened by his gentle and passionate kiss.

The wet and soft touch made her shrink subconsciously, and then she turned around delicately, her hands wrapped around the man's strong waist like a snake, "Your Majesty, why are you still here today?"

Wasn’t he tired last night and not relaxed this morning?

"There is no morning court today."

"I will accompany you for a while, then I will go to the Imperial Study to review the memorials."

Su Jingyao nodded slightly.

Then she asked softly, "Your Majesty, does your Majesty have a headache?" There was worry in her tone, and her little hand gently massaged his temple.

He drank so much last night and worked so hard for so long, but he woke up so early. Is his body made of iron?

The moment Jun Zechen met her concerned eyes, his heart felt as if it was hit hard by a heavy hammer and trembled violently.

He suddenly realized that it was not without reason that he had been deceived by her in the past few years.

The care she gave him at any time and place, the just-right comfort that went straight to his heart when he was worried, the sudden and unexpected hugs and kisses when they were alone, each time was like a burning flame that could ignite his heart.

And she was always able to keenly capture his secret thoughts deep in his heart. The two of them had soul-resonating conversations. They had discussed poetry and songs together. She was his equally matched chess friend. They had also discussed the world situation together. Every communication was like a feast for the soul, which made him indulge in it.

The gentle look she inadvertently revealed, the birthday gift she carefully prepared for him, the painting she drew for him, every stroke was full of affection...

In the past few years, there have been countless incidents, one after another, as numerous as stars.

When Jun Zechen thought back on it now, he felt as if he was in a long and beautiful dream.

Even though Jun Zechen now knew in his heart that this might just be her pretense, he still couldn't help but feel his heart tremble slightly because of her concern.

"Does Yaoyao really care about me?" His voice was filled with anxiety and expectation.

"Your Majesty, are you going to question all of my actions in the future?" Su Jingyao asked coquettishly, her eyes full of grievance.

"Whether it's true or not, I will feel relieved because of Yaoyao's concern."

She has spent so much time and effort on him, always paying attention to his emotions. Shouldn't he be able to feel it truly himself whether he loves him or not?

Maybe, she herself didn't even realize that she had fallen in love with him?

It's just a tough talk.

Su Jingyao was quite satisfied with his answer. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

True and false, false and true, she is not a robot, can she really act like this for the rest of her life? After a few years of getting along, everyone will have feelings for her.

After they woke up, they cuddled together for a long time. Su Jingyao, with a shy look on her face, snuggled in Jun Zechen's arms, while Jun Zechen gently stroked her hair, his eyes full of tenderness.

After Su Jingyao accompanied Jun Zechen for breakfast, Jun Zechen got up and went to the imperial study to review memorials.

And she was finally able to leave the Qianqing Palace and return to the Kunning Palace surrounded by palace maids.

Not long after returning, Concubine Xian came.

She was followed by several palace maids, each holding gifts in their hands.

"I send my regards to the Queen."

The virtuous concubine had a flattering smile on her face and bowed slightly.

"Get up." Su Jingyao raised her hand slightly with an indifferent expression.

After Concubine Xian sat down, the sensible palace maid immediately brought her hot tea with skillful movements.

Su Jingyao sat on the phoenix chair, looked at Concubine Xian calmly, and asked calmly: "Why did Concubine Xian come to me today?"

"These past two days, I have sent palace maids to Kunning Palace to ask whether Your Majesty is free, but every time I came, I heard that Your Majesty is in Qianqing Palace. Now that I finally see you back in Kunning Palace, I immediately came to thank Your Majesty."

"I know that I was able to regain my position with the help of Your Majesty." As Concubine Xian spoke, her eyes were full of gratitude.

In front of Su Jingyao, Concubine Xian suppressed her former arrogance and behaved very humblely.

"Xu Xiurong's frame-up has wronged you, but now the truth has come to light. I just felt that it was strange that Lady Chu was poisoned, so I asked His Majesty to investigate."

Su Jingyao picked up the teacup and took a sip, her tone still indifferent.

The virtuous concubine was naturally aware of her importance in the eyes of His Majesty. If it were not for the Queen's mediation, His Majesty would probably have just gone with the flow and would not have cared about her.

Now that the truth has been revealed and the Third Prince has returned, everyone in the harem knows that she is the Queen's woman, so naturally they have to make it clear and prevent others from harming her easily.

"But Concubine Xian, your Zhongcui Palace should be properly managed. How can the palace of one of the four concubines be framed?"

The virtuous concubine felt a little embarrassed. The incident with Concubine Chu was because she did not take the women in the harem seriously enough. But the virtuous concubine could not have imagined that Yan Zhaoyi, who was born as a concubine, and Xu Xiurong, who had an obscure family background, would dare to murder the concubine and frame her.

"Yes, I didn't discipline the palace maids well. It was my fault."

Then Concubine Xian continued, "Your Majesty, although His Majesty punished Xu Xiurong this time, Xu Xiurong and Yan Zhaoyi were close at the time. I think Yan Zhaoyi must have been involved in this matter. What are your plans for her?"

Concubine Xian frowned slightly and asked with concern.

Su Jingyao took a sip of tea, her eyelashes drooped slightly, hiding the thoughts in her eyes.

Although this Concubine Yan was not as smart as Xu Xiurong, she was lucky. Every time something went wrong, someone would take the blame for her, and she herself would get away with it cleanly.

Su Jingyao still remembers that her palace dress was poisoned, and it was also the work of Yan Zhaoyi.

"You are just a Zhaoyi. You are one of the four concubines. Do you think I have to make decisions for everyone?"

Su Jingyao raised her eyebrows slightly, put down the teacup, and looked a little unhappy.

She didn't want to dirty her hands. As the queen, she naturally had to be considerate and magnanimous to her concubines. Now that Jun Zechen favored her alone, she couldn't let the court officials catch any handle on her.

If this Concubine Yan had been obedient later, there would be no problem in letting her live a good life in the harem.

When Concubine Xian heard the Queen's instructions, a smug smile appeared on her face.

She had not forgotten how arrogant Yan Zhaoyi was when she first came to her palace, with her chin raised high and eyes full of contempt.

Now, the situation has changed, and she will naturally pay it back fiercely.

Since the Queen condoned her actions, Concubine Xian would naturally repay Concubine Yan for what she had done.

How they unscrupulously deducted her share and made her suffer so much injustice. Now, of course, they have to pay it back in full!

A mere concubine's daughter was forced to submit to him. This account must be settled.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will take good care of Concubine Yan Zhaoyi, and I will definitely not let Xu Xiurong in the cold palace go." Concubine Xian said gritting her teeth.

"Well, I don't care what happens to Xu Xiurong, but Yan Zhaoyi is the daughter of Guanglu Doctor after all. Although she is a concubine's daughter, the Yan family cares about her after they had a prince. Don't go too far." Su Jingyao warned.

The Yan family has now married into the Chu family. Logically, Jun Zechen should not like his subjects to have too close contacts, but Jun Zechen did not object.

Su Jingyao could vaguely guess Jun Zechen's thoughts.

He has always been strict with Xingxing, but strictness is not enough. The princes in the palace now are not much different in age. When the princes grow up and enter the court, the seventh prince who is backed by the Yan and Chu families may become Xingxing's biggest enemy.

Thinking of this, Su Jingyao's eyes became deeper, with a thoughtful look in her eyes.

But...it will also be a knife for sharpening the stars.

Therefore, Jun Zechen allowed the marriage between the Yan and Chu families. The fact that Concubine Yan was safe and sound during the poisoning of Concubine Chu might have been a deliberate act by Jun Zechen.

In this case, Su Jingyao naturally did not intend to kill Yan Zhaoyi, but she wanted to let Concubine Xian make Yan Zhaoyi unhappy.

She pursed her lips slightly, already having a plan in mind.