The imperial concubine is charming and charming, and only seeks power and wealth

There was such a huge crowd that it was impossible to see the end of it. The scene was so grand that even Liu Shuyi, an old lady who had been in the palace for many years, stared with her eyes wide open.

"Greetings to all the ladies," Liu Rong bowed to the concubines and then said to Jiang Lingyue, "His Majesty has ordered that Ning'an Palace be vacant, and he has specially sent this servant to bring some ornaments here."

As he spoke, he pointed to the red coral tree sparkling in the sunlight and the translucent and eye-catching white porcelain statues, and said, "Empress Wanyi, please take a good look. These were all selected by His Majesty himself."

Jiang Lingyue, who was named: "..."

White porcelain in this dynasty is the most noble and can only be used in the emperor's and empress's palaces. The concubines' bedrooms can only use inferior celadon and orchid porcelain. Jiang Lingyue didn't know why Liu Rong specifically pointed this out.

But she knew that without Qi Junyi's instruction, Liu Rong, as a personal eunuch, would not do such a thing.

Apparently, she wasn't the only one who knew this.

For a moment, the expressions of all the concubines present were very interesting.

The palace maids entered the hall in a stately manner. Liu Rong personally directed the arrangement of everything before bowing again and saying, "I will take my leave now. Does Empress Wanyi have any message for you to convey to His Majesty?"

Facing the complicated looks from all the concubines in the palace, Jiang Lingyue forced a smile and said, "Thank you, eunuch, for thanking His Majesty on my behalf."

Liu Rong agreed and bowed to take his leave.

As soon as everyone left, the hall, which was bustling just now, suddenly became empty.

Jiang Lingyue turned around and asked everyone to take a seat. After what happened just now, the emperor's favoritism was fully revealed.

Liu Shuyi, who had been so arrogant, felt a little embarrassed. After sitting stiffly for a while, she said goodbye and left.

However, Concubine Zhao, who lived with her in Baohua Palace, did not leave with her, but stayed with everyone in Ning'an Palace until the sunset.

Jiang Lingyue also discovered that Lady Zhao, who was pregnant with the dragon heir, was full of compliments to her.

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That night, the emperor went to Ning'an Palace again.

It is now the end of spring and the beginning of summer. The night breeze is cool and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere. It is excellent weather.

He came suddenly, bringing only Liu Rong with him, and there was no eunuch to inform him. At that time, Jiang Lingyue had just finished her dinner and was taking a walk in the courtyard to digest the food. She was talking to Jinshu when she turned around and saw a man in casual clothes standing under the rose vines, looking at them quietly.

Jiang Lingyue was startled and saluted hurriedly. As soon as her knees bent, she was supported by him.

"No need to be so polite," he put his arm around her shoulders. "Have you had dinner yet?"

Jiang Lingyue nodded gently and asked, "Your Majesty, have you not eaten yet?"

Qi Junyi nodded, and behind him, Liu Rong ordered the palace maids to serve the meal.

"Remember to wait for me to come back and use it together," he said. "If I'm busy with government affairs, I'll send someone to notify you."

He used the word "come back" and said it very naturally.

It was as if he believed from the bottom of his heart that Ning'an Palace was his home.

Jiang Lingyue was stunned for a moment, then he said, "Accompany me for a while."

After that, he held her wrist and walked into the hall.

Today's dinner in Ning'an Palace is just a few simple porridge and side dishes. Since the emperor has come, he naturally cannot eat what Jiang Lingyue has left.

In just a few moments, the table was filled with the imperial meal.

Jiang Lingyue reluctantly ate a few bites and then began to serve food to the people around her.

She remembered that she was a newcomer to the palace and didn't know much about his preferences, so she was casual about the food.

He was very considerate and ate everything she picked up.

He actually looks quite obedient.

Jiang Lingyue lost her initial caution and took more and more food until her wrist was held. Then she noticed that the man sitting and eating had put down his chopsticks at some point and was looking up at her with a smile on his face.

"…Your Majesty, have you finished using it?"

Qi Junyi nodded softly and took her for a walk around the hall.

The palace maids began to clear away the leftovers.

The bedroom, which seemed a little empty yesterday, is now decorated elegantly and luxuriously. On the tea table next to the window, there is a white porcelain jade vase with a few roses in it.

Qi Junyi's eyes fell on it, and his expression was dazed for a moment.

Jiang Lingyue followed his gaze and lowered her head a little embarrassedly, "Am I wasting a gift from heaven?"

"That's not a waste of natural resources," he said with a smile. "It's given to you. You can use it however you want."

The two of them sat opposite each other across the tea table, and he began to wash his hands and make tea.

The water in the porcelain pot was boiled to a scalding temperature. Amidst the gurgling sound, steam rose up, and a thin mist blurred the face of the man opposite.

One could only vaguely see him sitting cross-legged with his back straight, but his every move and gesture showed a relaxed and at ease demeanor.

He doesn't look like an emperor whose words are law. He looks more like a young man raised by a noble family.

Jiang Lingyue took a quick look and then looked away, moving her gaze to the pink rose in the porcelain vase.

"Like it?" Qi Junyi poured her a cup of tea with a jade pot in his hand and said, "If you like it, let the craftsmen build a greenhouse so that you can see it all year round."

"No... Flowers bloom and fade in due course, and human intervention only detracts from their true nature," Jiang Lingyue shook her head gently. "In winter, we enjoy plum blossoms, in summer, lotus flowers, and in spring, hundreds of flowers bloom. Why should we be so confined to just one scene?"

This was the first time she had spoken at such length, but Qi Junyi's expression froze slightly as he listened, and his tone softened. "You do see things clearly, but I only believe that human power can overcome nature."

Jiang Lingyue pursed her lips and smiled, saying softly, "It was my fault for speaking out of turn."

"...It has nothing to do with you," he said, unable to suppress his inner demons. After a moment of silence, Qi Junyi changed the subject and asked, "I heard that many people came to your place today?"

Jiang Lingyue said, "My sisters came to congratulate me on my move to the palace."

"Sisters..." He sneered, "You've only been in the palace for a few days, and you've already acknowledged these sisters."

Such sarcastic words left Jiang Lingyue stunned.

He then asked, "When did you have a dispute with Chen Shuyi?"

Knowing that he already knew everything that happened in the palace today, Jiang Lingyue was silent, her tone a little hesitant; "It happened before I entered the palace..."

The person opposite raised his eyes and said with a half-smile, "Tell me in detail."

"..." Jiang Lingyue was speechless. She knew very well that he knew everything.

He knew why Chen Shuyi came to her house specifically to target her.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lingyue stood up decisively and knelt down, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Before his knees touched the ground, his wrists felt tight and he pulled him over.

"Tell me, my beloved concubine, what crime do you want me to forgive?" He held her on his lap, reached out to hold her chin, leaned closer, and reminded her with a smile: "You can't ask for forgiveness for any crime, or you will be punished."

The two were very close, their eyes met, and their breaths blended.

Jiang Lingyue clenched her palms and said calmly, "A year ago, the Chen family was interested in forming a marriage with the Jiang family... and proposed marriage to me on behalf of Chen Shuyi's half-brother."