The Virtuous Concubine

Rong Ji smiled and shook his head: "How can she be worthy of such a request? The Emperor will not agree to it either."

Malu was just asking casually. After all, she only needed to remind the Fourth Prince that Wang was not completely obedient to him.

She didn't want to worry about anything else. If it was really because Kangxi was jealous, she would have given Wang Guiren a look. Kangxi's coldness would naturally teach her how to behave.

After hearing this, Malu closed her eyes again. Rong Ji saw that she seemed to be falling asleep, so he just gently massaged her shoulders and waist to help her relax.

Seeing that Malu was already asleep, Rong Ji kissed her forehead and lips lovingly. He was about to get up, but was stopped by her.

Rong Ji's heart moved, and he asked softly, "What's wrong?" Ma Lu did not open his eyes, but just murmured, "Don't go."

Rong Ji smiled gently, sat down again, held her hand, and said, "Okay, I won't leave."

Gradually, the two of them got closer and closer. Rong Ji looked at Malu's peaceful sleeping face, his heart full of tenderness and pity. He lowered his head slightly and whispered his love and attachment to her in her ear.

Malu was somewhat sobered up by him, so she simply softened her body and bit his earlobe.

"Naughty." He said softly, but there was no trace of blame in his tone.

Malu nuzzled in his arms like a lazy kitten. "Who told you to disturb my sweet dream?" she said coquettishly.

Rong Ji chuckled and gently stroked her cheek with his fingers. "Then I will apologize to the queen."

Malu raised his chin slightly, "Then tell me, how are you going to make amends?"

Rong Ji didn't say anything, he just put his hand into the gap and kneaded her: "How about this?"

Malu's eyes flashed with intoxication, but he deliberately said: "This is not enough."

Rong Ji looked at her lovingly, "Then tell me, how do you want me to make amends?" Malu's eyes rolled, she reached out and pressed her hand on the back of his head and kissed him.

Due to various restrictions, both people's movements were extremely gentle, but it was precisely this gentleness that made people feel even more itchy and eager for more.

Malu's heart was beating like a drum, and she could feel Rong Ji's equally rapid breathing. This kiss seemed to ignite the fire that had been suppressed in their hearts for a long time. They were eager to enjoy themselves, but they had to be cautious.

It was precisely this cautiousness that made the two feel more excited, as if they were walking on a sea with undercurrents and could only go with the flow.

After everything was over, Rong Ji's clothes were not messy, but Malu was completely exhausted. She leaned in Rong Ji's arms, breathing slightly.

Rong Ji gently stroked her hair, his eyes full of pity. "Are you tired?" he asked softly.

Malu nodded gently, with a blush on her face. Rong Ji gently picked her up, put her on the chaise longue, and covered her with a thin blanket. "Have a good rest."

Malu knew that Rong Ji was leaving, and not wanting to look at his departing back, she closed her eyes.

When I woke up again, it was already late at night. Many candles were lit in the room, and the bright lights gave everything a warm golden glow.

Malu slowly opened his eyes and looked at the familiar environment. He couldn't help but sit up and called Bai Xia to prepare water for him to bathe.

While bathing, Malu was suddenly startled - he forgot to take medicine and clean up. Didn't Bai Xia just... Couldn't he have seen the clues?

Malu looked at Bai Xia carefully. She was rubbing her back attentively and looked normal. Malu breathed a sigh of relief and began to remove the petals stuck to her body one by one.

The deep red petals and the white skin were so beautiful. Suddenly, a noise came from outside. Malu listened carefully and it seemed that Kangxi had come to Yonghe Palace.

Why did Kangxi come to Yonghe Palace without informing me in advance? Didn't he say he would come to see me tomorrow?

Malu looked down at himself and found that he was still bathing, so it was obvious that he could not receive the emperor right away.

What should I do? She hurriedly said to Bai Xia, "Quick, Bai Xia, tell them for me that I didn't know the emperor was coming and that I was bathing and couldn't greet him in time. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Bai Xia panicked and quickly responded, "Yes, Madam, I will go right away."

Seeing Bai Xia leave, Ma Lu continued to bathe. She was feeling lazy today and really had no energy to deal with Kangxi.

It was reasonable for Kangxi to come. After all, she had just been conferred the title of noble concubine today. If he didn't come, it would seem like she was losing face.

Malu was carefully checking whether there were any marks on her body when she heard footsteps behind her. Malu thought it was Bai Xia who came back, so she ordered directly: "Bai Xia, help me dry my body."

As she spoke, she stood up and turned her head to see a man. Malu was startled. When she saw that the man was Kangxi, she quickly retreated back into the water, her voice trembling slightly: "I didn't know that the emperor was coming. I offended your majesty. Please forgive me."

Malu only regretted that he had scooped out most of the petals. Now everything was visible underwater and there was no point in hiding.

Kangxi's eyes were fixed on her exposed shoulders and chest, her black hair cascading down her shoulders. A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including surprise, desire, and a subtle fascination.

Malu lowered her head nervously, not daring to look Kangxi in the eye. She could feel Kangxi's gaze as if it had substance, making her feel uncomfortable. After a moment, Kangxi slowly spoke: "Why are you so nervous? What have you got that I haven't seen before? We've been together for so long, but you're getting more and more uncomfortable."

Ma Lu secretly complained in her heart, Wang Shi seemed to be able to let go, why didn't you go find Wang Shi? But she didn't dare to refute, so she could only whisper: "Although I have been with the emperor for many years, it's still as if we just met."

Kangxi narrowed his eyes slightly and continued, "My beloved concubine was canonized as a noble concubine today, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect to encounter the beautiful scenery of hot spring water washing the creamy skin."

Malu bit her lip, not knowing how to respond. Kangxi took a step forward, approaching the tub, frightening Malu and making her shrink back into the water. Seeing this, Kangxi raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said, "My beloved concubine is so shy, which makes me even more moved."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and grabbed Malu's arm. Kangxi had always practiced riding and shooting diligently, and his hands were very strong. Malu was unable to move for a while.

Malu raised her head, with a hint of pleading in her eyes, and said: "Your Majesty, I am bathing, it is really inconvenient, please move to another place." Kangxi was unmoved, still looking at her with a smile: "No need, I am fine here, you can ask someone to come in and serve you."

Malu was almost mad at this rogue behavior. Seeing that Kangxi was wearing casual clothes today, she gritted her teeth, scooped up some water with her hands and poured it on Kangxi's clothes.

Taking advantage of Kangxi's surprise and letting go, she grabbed his belt with one hand, gently stroked his hair with the other hand to cover her spring scenery, bit her lip and smiled shyly, "Then the emperor can't leave."