Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty Who Was Short-Lived and Alluring

After Qi Jingheng came out of the purification room, Chu Yun was no longer in the hall. She must have gone to the side hall to rest. He didn't say much, but he was even more satisfied.

With her good looks, humble background, and discreet manners, there was no better pawn than Chu Yun. He was eagerly anticipating her performance.

The next morning, after Chu Yun got up, she heard a commotion outside the palace. Just then, Shuang Xue walked into the palace. The usually calm and quiet person had a smile on her face. When she saw that Chu Yun was awake, she took bigger steps and softly called out, "Master, you are awake."

Chu Yun nodded, then said, "What's going on outside? Such a commotion could cause trouble if it disturbs His Majesty's rest."

Shuangxue curtsied and said, "Your Majesty is still half asleep. His Majesty went to court this morning."

The little girl's voice was clear and crisp, her tone light, but the content of her words startled Chu Yun, causing her eyes to widen in shock. "Why didn't you call me? Last time you already offended His Majesty, this time..."

Chu Yun couldn't continue. Recently, the people in the palace had been treating her differently based on her status, and Princess Luoying had suffered a lot of grievances. She had never mentioned it, but that didn't mean she didn't know. Now that Qi Jingheng had finally come again, if she made him leave disappointed again, Princess Luoying would probably really end up in the cold palace, which might also implicate those around her and her family outside the palace.

Chu Yun bit her lip, lifted the covers, and was about to get out of bed.

Shuangxue hurriedly said, "My lady, please don't worry. His Majesty is concerned about your frail health and has specially instructed that you not be disturbed from resting. Please rest assured, His Majesty will not blame you."

Chu Yun asked with a hint of disbelief, "Really?"

"Of course it's true." To appease Chu Yun, Shuangxue added, "Not only that, His Majesty also said that he would come to see you after court and have breakfast with you. The commotion outside was caused by building a flower room for you, so that you could take care of the gardenias that were moved yesterday. All of this is His Majesty's grace."

Chu Yun was completely bewildered by Shuang Xue's words and didn't react for a long time. In just one night, she felt that everything had changed. Could it be that the sun had risen in the west?

"Your Majesty is joking. It's all true. His Majesty is very fond of you." Shuangxue chuckled, still trying to comfort Chuyun.

Realizing that she had inadvertently spoken her true feelings and made Shuangxue laugh, Chu Yun felt embarrassed. Thinking of those kindnesses, her mind was in turmoil, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily pursed into a straight line.

"Master, are you unhappy?" Shuangxue stopped smiling and hesitated before speaking.

"No, I'm not unhappy, it just feels a bit unreal," Chu Yun replied.

"I had the same feeling at first, but I didn't realize it until the flower room was half-built," Shuangxue echoed.

Chu Yun said sternly, “Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. You are my head maid and you are so happy. You must not doubt the people below you. You must keep them in check and make sure they do not go astray.”

The joy in Shuangxue's heart faded. Thinking back to how she had just felt like she was walking on clouds, floating and unaware of what was happening, a chill ran down her spine, and her teeth chattered uncontrollably. Looking at her master, who was about the same age as her, she felt not only gratitude and affection, but also a sense of awe.

The master is right. In the deep palace, one wrong step can cost you your life. If the entire Luoying Palace becomes complacent because of His Majesty's affection for the master, I'm afraid all the laughter and joy in the palace will vanish in an instant.

After Shuangxue withdrew, she did not return. Instead, she summoned two maids to help Chu Yun with her hair and makeup, presumably to discuss countermeasures with her sister. Chu Yun sat at the dressing table, looking at her makeup in the mirror, slightly lost in thought.

Qi Jingheng's behavior today is unusual; he must have something in mind. Luoying Palace is a leaky place; his actions will reach the ears of everyone with ulterior motives within half a day. Soon, she will become the target of everyone's criticism. She must put on a show that no matter what Qi Jingheng wants to do, she must let him know that she is well-behaved and law-abiding.

This posture, even if it fails to uncover Qi Jingheng's intentions, will not annoy him. It's neither good nor bad, but it buys Chu Yun some time, allowing her to catch her breath and observe Qi Jingheng's thoughts. After all, in their two brief encounters, the two haven't spoken much, and Chu Yun is still unsure about Qi Jingheng's personality and preferences. Even though she already knows Qi Jingheng's basic information after entering this world, without real contact, it would be too presumptuous and arrogant to act rashly based on just a few pieces of information, which could easily backfire.

Her thoughts wandered a bit. Looking at the sky outside, Chu Yun stood up and went outside the hall to greet Qi Jingheng.

After waiting for a short while, accompanied by the voice of a young eunuch reporting, Qi Jingheng stepped into Qingyu Palace.

Qi Jingheng wasn't surprised to see Chu Yun. After observing her for a while, he had a general understanding of her personality. She was very proper, humble and obedient. Such a woman would be apprehensive if she suddenly gained favor, and would only be more careful in her actions, which was exactly what he wanted to see.

He stepped forward and helped Chu Yun up before she could bow, saying, "You're not well, there's no need for you to come out like this."

The gentle, caring tone caused Chu Yun's face, which had already returned to normal, to flush red once again.

The eunuch Gao, who was lagging behind, caught his breath. In his mind, he raised the rank of Luoying Palace by several notches. He had served Qi Jingheng the longest and knew his temperament best. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was capricious. He was usually very casual in his attitude towards the concubines. When he was happy, he would give them a smile, and when he was unhappy, he would glare at them coldly. He would never use such a gentle tone. The eunuch Gao watched coldly and always felt that this Consort Qin might rise to the top and become a first-class favorite in the harem.

Royal rules are strict, and the principle of not speaking while eating or sleeping is ingrained in everyone's bones. When Qi Jingheng and Chu Yun were having their meal, the palace was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. This quiet atmosphere continued until the palace maids filed in and took away the dishes.

Since Qi Jingheng, who was sitting at the head of the table, did not speak, Chu Yun could not speak either. Even though the two had been intimately close and were the closest people in the world, this relationship was limited to the night. Communication during the day and at night was naturally different. At night, the two communicated with their bodies and did not need to speak. However, not speaking during the day would only make them more awkward.

Qi Jingheng waited for a while, but Chu Yun didn't speak. He glanced at her and saw that she was sitting upright in the chair with her back straight and her eyes lowered. Then he suddenly remembered that his Qin Changzai had grown up in a temple since childhood and rarely saw people. She would probably find it difficult to take the initiative to talk to him.

He coughed softly. "The Imperial Flower Shop delivered the flowers last night. Would my beloved concubine like to go with me to admire them?"

The woman, who had been keeping her head down, suddenly raised her head, her eyes clear and bright, reflecting his figure clearly.

"Your Majesty, I am willing."

After the woman's gentle voice rang out, Qi Jingheng smiled slightly.