Time travel, quick transmigration

Regardless of Shi Yan's attitude, Li Longji was deeply moved by Gao Lishi's words, and his gloom dissipated and he was overjoyed.

Although he felt relieved, the emperor, concerned with his image, still feigned indifference and said calmly.

"I can see that she doesn't care about me at all. Although I was also at fault last time, it is a fact that she made me lose face in front of my sons and a group of court officials. Afterwards, she still acted as if she didn't know what she was doing wrong. I ignored her, and she didn't even say anything nice to coax me. It really makes me furious."

After listening to Li Longji's complaints, Gao Lishi knew that the situation would be fine once the emperor released his pent-up anger, so he smiled and looked at the emperor who was sulking.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is always shy and has been pampered by you. Perhaps she doesn't know how to make Your Majesty happy and can only grieve alone."

Li Longji also found this to be quite reasonable.

"What Li Shi said makes sense. It is also me. I have only known how to pamper her and have done everything I could to make her feel comfortable in the palace. I have forgotten her proud nature."

"I love Yu Huan dearly, how could I bear to see her sad? Fine, this time I'll just humble myself. Let's go, prepare the carriage for Nanxun Palace, I'll go see her and prevent her from worrying too much."

As he spoke, he couldn't wait to stand up, step down the stairs, and stride out of the hall.

Gao Lishi almost couldn't keep up with Li Longji's slightly hurried pace.

"Your Majesty is here!"

With a loud chant, Shi Yan, who was reading in the inner hall, put down his book and stood up from the soft couch.

"You said the emperor was coming, but I didn't expect him to arrive so quickly."

Since 0804 had informed Shi Yan in advance that Li Longji was coming to Nanxun Palace to see her, Shi Yan was not surprised to hear the chanting outside.

Xiaodie rushed in with a big smile on her face.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty is coming this way. Quickly, let me help you get dressed and go out to greet him."

Xiao Die, completely bewildered, was only thinking of Shi Yan's best interests and was naturally happy that the emperor had finally come to see her master, and that their relationship would improve.

Shi Yan felt rather helpless and sighed inwardly that Xiao Die and she were not on the same wavelength.

"No need to dress up. Do I, your master, have anything to hide?"

Besides, while she herself might find it pleasing to the eye that Xiaodie had dressed her up so beautifully, the Emperor might not actually be pleased. After all, the self-proclaimed noble Emperor was still quite upset because she had embarrassed him at the bonfire banquet that day. She had pretended not to know and hadn't taken the initiative to get close to him or said a single kind word. The Emperor had ignored her for more than half a month. The fact that he had finally lowered himself to see her now was undoubtedly the result of Gao Lishi's efforts in supporting the Emperor.

If Li Longji saw that she was still living a good life despite being neglected, and that her face did not show any signs of being tired or haggard, he would probably feel unbalanced. Her fair complexion and natural beauty were exactly what Shi Yan wanted, and she was not willing to ruin her image prematurely.

Shi Yansi had already gone out to greet Li Longji.

Upon seeing the woman he had been longing for and resenting, and noticing her bare face and lack of makeup, Li Longji believed Gao Lishi's words even more. In an instant, his hardened heart softened like a clear spring.

"Yu Huan".

Li Longji called out with deep affection.

Shi Yan stepped forward and gracefully bowed, her face showing neither joy nor sorrow.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

Shi Yan's expression was indifferent, her eyebrows were lowered and her eyes were downcast, which Li Longji perceived as a look of sadness and sorrow.

Seeing this, Li Longji felt even more distressed.

"Yu Huan, didn't I tell you to call me San Lang? Good Yu Huan, I've been so busy with state affairs these past few days that I haven't had time to come see you. I originally wanted to summon you to the Ganlu Palace to accompany me, but I was afraid that I would neglect you while busy with state affairs. I'm also busy with court affairs and have to get up early for court, which would disturb your sleep. After thinking it over, I've given up the idea of ​​having you accompany me."

"Look at you, you've gotten so thin in just a few days. How are the people in your palace taking care of you?"

As he spoke, anger flashed in his eyes.

Shi Yan smiled slightly, just the right amount of it.

"Your Majesty, it has nothing to do with them, please do not punish them."

"I am happy to know that Your Majesty has me in your heart."

Li Longji's expression softened, and he took her hand and led her towards the inner palace.

"Alright, I won't punish them. You're just too kind-hearted."

"Still call me Your Majesty."

"Come, let's go inside and talk."

Shi Yan could not refute, and could only be pulled by Li Longji towards the inner palace.

The two entered the hall and sat down on the long couch near the window. Xiao Die quickly served each of them a cup of tea and then left without daring to linger or disturb them.

Knowing that the two had something to say, Gao Lishi did not follow them inside, but dutifully stood guard outside the palace gate so that he could enter the palace to serve them at any time.

"Was Yu Huan reading a book just now?"

Li Longji noticed a book placed on a rattan table beside the couch and smiled as he listened.

Shi Yan nodded, raised her head, smiled at Li Longji, and silently prepared herself before speaking.

"Sanlang, have you been taking good care of yourself these days? I see you've lost weight. You bear the weight of the nation's safety, so please take good care of yourself."

Li Longji smiled and nodded.

"It's only because of the safety of the country that Yu Huan still cares about me."

Shi Yan hadn't expected Li Longji to be so naive, but she didn't offend him and smiled slightly. "Of course I care about you. After all, no one in this palace treats me as well as you do. If anything happens to you, I will be very worried and anxious, so you must take good care of yourself."

Li Longji was clearly moved by Shi Yan's sincere words.

"Yu Huan, I thought you would never have a place for me in your heart. But after hearing your heartfelt words today, I am very happy."

"Let's stop making trouble from now on. Do you know how hard these days have been for me?"

Shi Yan silently apologized in her heart, apologizing for what she said that caused Li Longji to misunderstand, as she had no place for him in her heart at all.

"I will have dinner with you in Nanxun Palace later, and then we will take a walk in the Imperial Garden together."

"Yu Huan, you should come with me to Ganlu Palace. Compared to Ganlu Palace, the other palaces in the harem are much simpler. This place is only close to my palace. I only let you stay here temporarily for two days before you could move in with me. Now that your status is different, how can you live in such a cramped place? I don't want people to look down on you."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yan smiled gently and said, seemingly unconcerned.

"There's nothing wrong with Nanxun Palace. I'm quite used to living here. This is the place you arranged for me. I like anything that Sanlang bestows upon me."

"As for moving to Ganlu Palace, it is against etiquette. It doesn't matter if I suffer a few criticisms, but I don't want you to be talked about by the civil and military officials and the people of the world because of Yang Guifei."

Li Longji wanted to say something, but Shi Yan immediately interrupted him.

“If love between two people is meant to last, why should they be together every day? Sanlang, if you want me to come see you, I will. I will stay right here and not go anywhere else.”

Li Longji then smiled.

"What Yu Huan says makes sense, so we'll do as Yu Huan says. I'll stay here tonight."

Shi Yan nodded slightly, but thought to herself, "It's alright. It's just a little trouble to use the medicine Xiao Ba gave me to knock you out. I can still have a sweet and peaceful sleep on the couch outside."