Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Emperor Shenwu sat alone in the main seat, Lan Qingwu sat in the middle and back. This time she sat opposite Concubine Wen. They both had titles and sat at the head of the Concubines. Unlike the last time in De'an Palace, the seats at the banquet were strictly regulated. Concubine Ye, who had been released from the ban, sat below Lan Qingwu this time.

Concubine Wan was also released from her confinement during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was said that she had copied the palace rules before the festival and begged for forgiveness from the emperor. Concubine Wu was said to have a slight difficulty walking and was not released from her confinement.

Halfway through the banquet, Concubine Ye looked at Lan Qingwu, who was sitting at the top of the table, and couldn't help but provoke her: "I heard that Concubine Yi was engaged..."

Lan Qingwu interrupted her: "It was just a verbal agreement, and there wasn't even a greeting. Lady Ye, do you want to ask His Majesty? His Majesty personally dealt with the Lin family." She was already extremely impatient, and she still had to deal with a brainless Lady Ye.

Concubine Ye was choked. She turned around angrily, picked up the wine glass and started drinking.

Lan Qingwu had a very low alcohol tolerance, so she didn't dare drink and could only wait silently for the banquet to end.

After returning to Suowu Palace, Lan Qingwu washed up and went to bed. She was in a deep sleep. Emperor Shenwu came to her and looked down at her, but she did not wake up.

The long summer ended, ushering in the bountiful autumn. In early September, the emperor would lead his civil and military officials to the Miaoling Palace for an autumn hunt. The palaces were abuzz with excitement.

Concubine Jiang and Concubines Wan stayed in the harem, and those with children and those who were pregnant were all left in the palace. Emperor Shenwu only ordered to bring nine concubines with him: Concubine Chen, Concubine Liang, Noble Lady Yi, Concubine Li, Concubine Li, Concubine Fang, and three concubines of lower rank.

The Shenwu Emperor did not stay at the Miaoling Palace. After a night's rest, the convoy headed towards the grassland hunting grounds. White and blue tents rose from the ground, stretching for dozens of miles with the yellow imperial camp at its center.

After Emperor Shenwu led all the officials and relatives to worship their ancestors and pray for God's blessing on Dasheng for good weather and other ceremonies, he changed into military uniform, which made him look more heroic and decisive. Emperor Shenwu jumped on his horse, holding a bow and arrow, slowly looked around at the ministers, and said in a loud voice: "My ministers, remember, this is the world of the strong!" After that, in full view of everyone, he shot the first arrow of the autumn hunt into the sky, and the autumn hunt began.

Thousands of horses galloped, and the generals and guards followed the emperor into Qiling Mountain, disappearing from the sight of the concubines in the harem in an instant.

Lan Qingwu looked at this scene and couldn't help but think that men are born conquerors. No man can resist this kind of passionate feeling of conquering the world.

Liangpin, who was standing next to her, told Li Meiren and other young concubines how the wise and powerful emperor had displayed his prowess in Qiling Mountain in previous years.

Lan Qingwu looked at the blue sky and the green grassland, and couldn't help but think of the small peach orchard where she grew up.

On the first day, Emperor Shenwu summoned Concubine Li to accompany him in the imperial camp. Concubine Li was brought out this time and was full of confidence again.

The next day, Emperor Shenwu summoned Concubine Yi. Inside the imperial tent, Lan Qingwu stood beside the bed. Rules here were less strict than in the palace. She wore an exquisite cloud-yellow palace dress, not the gauze she wore in the palace. She stood motionless in front of the bed, a dazed expression on her face.

When Emperor Shenwu came in and saw Lan Qingwu's stunned expression, his face darkened. He strode to the bed and sat down with his horse and sword. Only then did Lan Qingwu react and hurriedly knelt down to salute, which was actually a disrespect to the emperor.

The two knew each other very well, and the Emperor Shenwu knew what she was thinking at a glance. He was furious and helpless, and even resented Lan Qingwu's insistence.

The Emperor leaned down slightly and lifted her chin, his eyes revealing no emotion: "What are you looking at? Why aren't you waiting for me in bed?"

Lan Qingwu also knew him very well. She could tell from his expression that he was unhappy, but she opened her mouth but could not give any reason. She could not lie to him, and he could see through it at a glance.

Lan Qingwu's face paled slightly. She could only keep silent. What could she say? That she didn't want to sleep in this bed?

"What are you thinking about?" Emperor Shenwu approached her again. He looked at her expression, slowly let go of her chin, straightened his back, and said coldly: "If you don't want to be here, then..."

He wanted to withdraw his hand, but Lan Qingwu reached out and grabbed his dragon-patterned cuffs. She looked up at him helplessly, and then thought of something, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed. She lowered her head slightly, and her slender white fingers slid down his sleeves helplessly bit by bit. Emperor Shenwu grabbed her hand that was about to slip, and leaned down again, his deep eyes locked with Lan Qingwu's eyes. Lan Qingwu was almost attracted by his deep eyes, and was forced to look up at him blankly.

Emperor Shenwu reached his other hand under the jade pillow, took out the coral bracelet, carefully put it on her wrist, then took her hand and kissed it gently and reverently. Lan Qingwu seemed to be burned, blinked, and looked at the coral bracelet somewhat helplessly. The bracelet was deep red and shiny. Among the coral peach blossoms there was a lifelike coral butterfly, so beautiful and mysterious.

Emperor Shenwu pulled her up and sat her on his lap, and asked her, "Do you like it?"

Lan Qingwu was a little stunned: "I like it..." Is this... the gift he prepared for her as a coming-of-age gift that year? But with her status, she can't wear it now.

The Emperor carried her to the bed, cupped the back of her head with his large hand, and kissed her deeply. He paused until Lan Qingwu was out of breath, their breathing audible. The Emperor's eyes were dark and deep, his voice soft, "Wait for me in bed from now on. Don't mess with me. I only want you to stay by my side obediently, understand?"

Lan Qingwu's eyelashes trembled slightly: "I understand."

The Emperor Shenwu didn't have the patience to untie Lan Qingwu's complicated palace dress. He tore her clothes apart with his two big hands, and the torn clothes were thrown to the ground...

After an unknown amount of time, Emperor Shenwu reached out and caressed the snow-white skin beneath him, his eyes growing darker: "Skin as icy as jade, with a subtle charm and a faint fragrance..."

Lan Qingwu had already been in a daze under him. He only knew to obey the emperor at this moment and did not dare to anger him again.

Emperor Shenwu has summoned Concubine Yi to sleep with him for two consecutive days. When Concubine Li saw Lan Qingwu outside, her eyes were hooked.

Over the next few days, the concubines were free to move about, and Lan Qingwu wondered if she could see her third uncle. The Lan family was also included in the autumn hunt. Her father had sent her to the palace before returning to the border. The last time the Gehui tribe invaded the border, her father had led his eldest and second brothers and others in achieving merit.

One day, Lan Qingwu was strolling outside the camp when she ran into Lady Li, Lady Li, Lady Fang, and Lady Wei. After greeting them, Lady Li beamed with joy: "Sister Noble Yi, I heard you come from a family of military commanders. I'm sure you must be an excellent rider. Why haven't I seen you riding these days?"

A special riding field was set up near the tent, with separate areas for men and women. These days, concubines who can ride often galloped in the riding field.

Concubine Li quietly looked at Concubine Yi, who had been favored by His Majesty since she entered the palace. After a while, she lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.

Lan Qingwu's fingers touched the coral bracelet in his sleeve and he said coldly, "I'm not good at riding or shooting, so I won't go."

Lady Li smiled softly, "I was just assuming. I thought Sister would be different from us, but I didn't expect her to be so delicate."

Lan Qingwu glanced at her and said, "Everyone is different."

After saying this, he walked forward with Ru Ping, and several others followed. Lan Qingwu saw the lively scene at the riding field. The usually reserved and dignified ladies changed into dashing riding clothes and shuttled through the field like the wind.

A young woman in a sky-blue dress not far away looked at them for a while, then walked over to them and bowed, "My humble servant, Gao, greets you ladies."

Lan Qingwu looked at her uncertainly, "Please stand up, this is..."

Concubine Li had lived in the imperial city for a long time, so she naturally knew him. She said, "This is the wife of the Duke of Rong, Gao."

Lan Qingwu's eyes gleamed as he said solemnly, "I am Noble Lady Yi."