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

Although the Cherry Blossom Palace is a side hall, it has one thing that other halls cannot match—a huge pond has been built on the west side of the courtyard. It is said that the original owner of the palace came from Jiangnan. After entering the palace, she missed the scenery of her hometown. To relieve her longing, the emperor of the previous dynasty specially built this pond and transplanted many lotus flowers. The emperor's delicate and caring intentions made the Cherry Blossom Palace the most popular place for a time.

Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days, and the woman eventually fell out of favor, causing the pond to fall into disrepair.

Because the former master had a difficult life and died after falling out of favor, all the concubines of this dynasty avoided Luoying Palace like the plague. Consort Shu racked her brains to make things difficult for Chu Yun, which is why she was sent here. Consort Xian originally wanted to mention it to Qi Jingheng and get Chu Yun out of Luoying Palace so that Chu Yun would remember her kindness. However, Chu Yun later offended Qi Jingheng, so Consort Xian naturally did not want to spend any more effort on her. As a result, Chu Yun was now tied to Luoying Palace.

Chu Yun had no taboos, and since the Imperial Household Department had already taken care of the pond and brought in fresh water before she moved in, the pond was beginning to show signs of life. So she took over and continued to revitalize the pond, putting fish fry into it.

At that time, rumors of her falling out of favor were rampant, and it cost quite a bit of money to acquire these fish fry.

As luck would have it, the flowers delivered by the Imperial Flower Shop were placed next to the pond. Qi Jingheng pulled her to admire the flowers, and naturally, they also noticed the pond.

The pond is deep enough to sink below the ground, and steps have been built around it to make it easier for people to get close and play in the water. It is not much different from the pond in the Imperial Garden. Groups of red carp swim together in the water, causing ripples to spread on the surface. They intertwine together, as if red silk has entered the water.

Qi Jingheng stopped and looked at the water. "My dear consort, this palace is quite novel."

"The predecessors planted the trees, and the successors enjoy the shade. I am fortunate to have this beautiful scenery to enjoy thanks to the late master." Qi Jingheng was obviously unaware that the pond was disliked by the women of the harem. She did not say much and smiled, "The pond was originally planted with lotus flowers, but unfortunately no one took care of it for many years. Before I moved in, Consort Shu specially ordered people to clean it and remove the withered lotus flowers, which brought life back to the pond."

“In my hometown, there is a famous red carp pond. Local people often go there to release river lanterns, pray to the gods and Buddhas, and express their longing. I have never seen that pond before, and since koi bring good fortune, I decided to raise red carp in the pond.”

The woman's voice was very pleasant, with a soft tone and gentle manner, telling her story in a leisurely and charming way. Qi Jingheng listened carefully, pondering the meaning behind her words, and said ambiguously, "The Virtuous Consort is a good person, and you are also kind-hearted."

"Your Majesty is of course very kind, always thinking of me with all your heart," Chu Yun said gratefully.

Qi Jingheng's lips curved slightly, but the smile in his eyes faded a bit.

He knew Consort Xian's little schemes. For years, she had cultivated a good reputation for the sake of the highest empress position, bestowing many favors and acting cautiously. It would not be easy to find fault with her.

And the person in front of him, actually speaking well of Consort Xian in front of him for such a small favor, should he say she's naive or laugh at her for being stupid?

With a slightly scrutinizing air, Qi Jingheng said, "The Virtuous Consort lives up to her reputation. If you have the time, you can spend more time with her."

He glanced at Chu Yun, carefully observing her expression.

To everyone's surprise, the woman smiled brightly and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I remember."

Her carefree attitude stung Qi Jingheng's eyes, and he casually looked away. "Let's go see the flowers."

Chu Yun followed closely behind him, step by step.

The further you walk, the stronger the fragrance of gardenias becomes. Pots of flowers stand side by side, some in full bloom, others holding up buds, a dazzling expanse of white, a truly magnificent sight.

Qi Jingheng was satisfied. He turned his head to look at Chu Yun behind him and saw that the woman's eyebrows were curved and her eyes were full of pure joy.

"Does my beloved concubine like my gift?" Qi Jingheng asked knowingly.

Chu Yun snapped out of her reverie, bowed, and said, "I like it." Still feeling it wasn't enough, she added, "The gift Your Majesty gave me is my absolute favorite."

The gift was well-received, and the giver was naturally happy as well. Qi Jingheng's smile carried a hint of sincerity. "I'm glad my beloved consort likes it."

Chu Yun had fair skin and smelled of gardenias. She was so beautiful and lively that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was more beautiful than the flowers.

A gentle breeze carries the delicate fragrance of flowers as the woman gazes at her beloved blooms.

Qi Jingheng looked at his "flowers" and for the first time felt the leisure to cherish and appreciate them.

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Even as a puppet emperor, Qi Jingheng was far from idle. His day was packed with activities. He stayed briefly at the Luoying Palace before returning to handle state affairs.

After seeing everyone off, Chu Yun devoted herself to gardenias, chatting and laughing with Shuangxue and the others, having a wonderful time.

Chu Yun and Qi Jingheng each had their own things to do, unaware that a sudden spring tide had been stirred up in the harem because of them.

Everyone thought that Consort Qin's fall from favor was a foregone conclusion, but they never expected her to suddenly regain favor. They were unsure of Qi Jingheng's thoughts, wondering if it was just a passing fancy or if he truly favored Consort Qin. Fearing the consequences, no one dared to make any rash moves and could only suppress their dissatisfaction and continue to observe.

Surprisingly, Qi Jingheng went to Luoying Palace again tonight, and judging from his demeanor, his interest in Consort Qin was not just a passing fancy.

Everyone in the palace had to be mindful of Qi Jingheng's mood, so his will was naturally under everyone's scrutiny.

Like a drop of water thrown into a hot oil pan, the oil and water splattered and crackled. The harem was extremely lively tonight, and the most lively place was the Cherry Blossom Palace.

However, with Chu Yun's guidance and Shuang Xue and others' admonitions, the palace servants of Luo Ying Palace, regardless of whether they were spies for others, were all cautious and dared not be too complacent, and carried out their duties in an orderly manner.

Qi Jingheng naturally noticed that the palace servants were much more composed than they had been this morning, which pleased him and made him even more amiable towards Chu Yun.

After dinner, Qi Jingheng went to take a bath. Chu Yun sat on the soft couch, holding a book and reading. At first, she was engrossed in reading, but after a while, drowsiness came over her, and she wished she could lie down and rest immediately. She hadn't slept well yesterday, and although she took some naps today, it was to no avail.

When sleepiness comes, it's hard to resist. Chu Yun unconsciously let go of the book in her hand, leaned against the soft pillow behind her, and squinted her eyes. But she knew in her heart that she couldn't sleep at this time, so she squinted her eyes and then suddenly opened them, and then squinted her eyes and opened them again after a while.

The scholar who hangs his head from the rafters has a rope tied to his hair to remind him not to be lazy. Chu Yun also has an invisible rope tied to her head, pulling her and preventing her from falling asleep.

She was startled awake several times just as she was about to fall asleep. Like a frightened bird, she would subconsciously look at the entrance of the clean room every time she opened her eyes. After confirming that Qi Jingheng was not there, she would close her eyes again. She was restless and couldn't calm down. She was pitiful, but also really cute.

Qi Jingheng stood leisurely at the entrance of the clean room, having been looking at Chu Yun for quite a while. He himself did not realize how gentle his gaze was towards Chu Yun.