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At dusk, the sunset glowed like a brilliant brocade, painting the sky a vibrant riot of color. Beside the lotus pond, lotus leaves clung to each other like open green umbrellas. The lotus flowers were delicate and radiant, some in bud, like shy young girls; others already in full bloom, their petals layered together, revealing tender yellow stamens. They swayed gently in the breeze, emitting bursts of delicate fragrance. The croaking of frogs echoed in a joyful symphony.

The emperor was alone by the lotus pond, admiring the beautiful sunset. He was dressed in a bright yellow robe embroidered with lifelike dragon patterns, which showed his dignity and majesty. His eyes were deep and distant, as if he was pondering state affairs, but also seemed to be immersed in the beauty before him.

At this moment, Concubine Su arrived gracefully. She wore a pink silk gown, the sleeves of which fluttered like a blooming peach blossom. A delicate gold hairpin adorned her bun, the dangling pearl necklace swaying gently, shimmering with a dazzling light. Her face was lightly powdered, her eyebrows like distant black, her eyes like autumn water, her lips naturally rosy, a beauty beyond compare.

Concubine Su, clutching a pipa, sat down not far from the emperor. She gently plucked the strings, and the melodies, like plaintive lamentations, echoed lingeringly. The melody seemed imbued with boundless affection, sometimes joyful, like a leaping spirit, sometimes melancholic, like the weeping cuckoo. The emperor, captivated by the beauty of the music, gradually became entranced. He forgot his worries, the affairs of state, his whole being absorbed in the moving melody.

When the song ended, the emperor seemed to wake up from his dream. His eyes were filled with intoxication and admiration, and he couldn't help but reach out, wanting to hold Concubine Su's hand. However, Concubine Su gently dodged. She bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I am so happy to be surrounded by such beautiful scenery and accompanied by music. I didn't expect to disturb your Majesty's peace and tranquility. Please calm down."

A hint of displeasure flashed across the emperor's eyes. He frowned, thinking to himself, "Why is Concubine Su always so evasive?" But even more than that, he felt a surge of curiosity and longing for her. He didn't understand why Concubine Su, who had once been so obedient to him, had become so unpredictable.

The emperor suppressed his anger and said in a slightly majestic tone: "When did my beloved concubine become so incomprehensible to me?" He stared at Concubine Su, trying to find the answer from her face.

Concubine Su lowered her head, a sly glint in her eyes. She knew full well that the Emperor was falling into her trap, but she maintained a fearful expression. "Your Majesty, I am terrified. I simply find the beauty of the lotus pond and the beauty of the music so captivating that I dare not harbor the slightest disrespect."

The emperor looked at Concubine Su's pitiful appearance, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated. He sighed and said, "My beloved concubine, there is no need to be so nervous. I just hope you can understand my feelings."

Concubine Su raised her head, tears in her eyes, and said, "Your Majesty, I understand your love for me, but I am afraid that this love will come too quickly and go away just as quickly. What I want is not just momentary pleasure, but your Majesty's long-term true love."

The Emperor's heart was moved when he heard Concubine Su's words. He had never imagined that Concubine Su could have such deep thoughts. He held Concubine Su's hand and said, "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. My feelings for you are evident to all."

Concubine Su gently broke free from the emperor's hand and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not trust you so easily. There are many beauties in the harem, and I am just one of them."

The emperor said, "My beloved concubine is special in my heart. I will make you feel my sincerity."

Concubine Su said, "Your Majesty, I will wait and see." After that, she turned and left, leaving the emperor alone in deep thought by the lotus pond.

The Emperor watched Concubine Su's retreating figure, his mind racing. He knew he had been deeply drawn to her, unable to extricate himself. He decided to make her truly trust him and rely on him wholeheartedly.

Back in her bedroom, Concubine Su was in a particularly good mood. She knew that her plan had taken another step forward.

Xiao Taozi brought a cup of tea to Concubine Su and said, "Your Highness, you are so bold today. You actually dare to treat His Majesty like this."

Concubine Su smiled slightly and said, "This is called playing hard to get, little peach, you don't understand."

Xiao Taozi said, "My Lady, aren't you afraid of angering His Majesty?"

Concubine Su said: "No, the more curious Your Majesty is about me, the more he will care about me."

At the same time, the emperor was in the imperial study, recalling every moment he spent with Concubine Su by the lotus pond, and he became more and more determined to win Concubine Su's true heart.

In the following days, the emperor often visited Concubine Su's palace, each time bringing various precious gifts. However, Concubine Su always acted distant, neither rejecting the emperor's kindness nor showing excessive enthusiasm.

Once, the emperor brought a string of rare South Sea pearls to Concubine Su. Concubine Su took one look and said, "Your Majesty, although these pearls are beautiful, what I want more is your company."

The emperor said, "My beloved, I will spend more time with you in the future."

However, Concubine Su said, "Your Majesty is the Emperor, and you are busy with countless affairs. How dare I ask for too much of your time?"

The emperor shook his head helplessly and said, "My beloved concubine, you really make me love and annoyed at the same time."

Another time, the emperor invited Concubine Su to go hunting with him. Concubine Su happily went, but during the hunting process, she always kept a certain distance from the emperor, making it difficult for the emperor to get close to her.

The emperor couldn't help but ask, "My beloved concubine, why are you always so distant from me?"

Concubine Su said, "Your Majesty, I just don't want to affect your Majesty's hunting mood because of me."

The emperor said, "My beloved, I am more interested when you are by my side."

As the days passed, the Emperor's desire for Concubine Su grew stronger, but Concubine Su's ambiguity left the Emperor perplexed.

At a palace banquet, Concubine Su's dance won the applause of the crowd. The emperor looked at Concubine Su's graceful figure, and his heart was filled with love and fantasy.

After the banquet, the emperor took Concubine Su's hand and said, "My beloved concubine, your skills have become even more refined today. I am very pleased to see you follow me."

Concubine Su hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I am not feeling well and I am afraid that I will spoil your pleasure."

The emperor said, "My beloved, I don't mind, as long as you are by my side."

No choice but to follow the emperor back to the bedroom. However, in the bedroom, Su Guifei sat by the bed, not saying a word.

I am not feeling well, and I am deeply apprehensive that I will not be able to serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly and spoil His Majesty's mood. Now that it is late, I will help Your Majesty undress and rest. I will return to the palace immediately to avoid disturbing Your Majesty."

The emperor begged her to stay, saying, "My beloved concubine, please stay with me tonight."

Concubine Su looked embarrassed and said, "I came here in a hurry and didn't prepare any clothes. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to stay."

Helpless under the emperor's insistence, Concubine Su hid behind the screen and took off her clothes, leaving only a pink bellyband to cover her modesty. The emperor looked at the figure behind the screen, his eyes full of anticipation and nervousness.

Concubine Su appeared before the emperor with tears in her eyes. The emperor asked distressedly, "What's wrong?"

Concubine Su said: "I am not feeling well, I feel ashamed of your majesty's favor, and I feel bad, so..."

The emperor felt warm all of a sudden and said, "My beloved, please have a good rest tonight. I will not disturb you." Then he held her in his arms and placed her on the bed carefully, like a piece of porcelain.

Even after the Emperor lay down, his heart lingered. The image of Concubine Su's blushing face resonated in his mind for a long time. His body felt hot and stiff, awkward and unnatural. Concubine Su's even breathing seemed to possess some kind of magic, causing his heart to race, yet he dared not move an inch.

After a long time, it seemed that Concubine Su had fallen asleep. The emperor turned slightly to the side. It would have been fine if she hadn't moved, but when she moved slightly, Concubine Su in her sleep happened to say "Your Majesty" in a dream and then turned to the side as well.

The emperor looked at the sleeping Concubine Su with his heart full of pity. He restrained his impulse and just wanted Concubine Su to sleep peacefully.

Concubine Su seemed to feel the emperor's gaze in her sleep, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, as if she was having a sweet dream.