The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Regent?

Before the emperor could finish speaking, a tall figure strode in from outside the door. The group of people who had just stood up did not dare to look at the newcomer and knelt down in unison, shouting, "Greetings, Regent!"

Su Fuying was still trying to make out the person's face when her clothes were gently tugged. Looking down, she saw Ji Zhiyun reminding her to kneel down and pay her respects.

Ugh, I'm so tired. My knees are practically bald from kneeling all day.

"Ah."

A single syllable was heard emanating from the chest, and the person beside him breathed a sigh of relief, quickly thanking him and getting up.

Standing up, seeing everyone bowing their heads in fear and remaining silent, the emperor waved his hand and said, "You may continue. The Regent and I will observe from the sidelines."

"Yes."

Consort Li responded and sat down on the high seat with the Emperor. The Regent lifted his robe and sat to the Emperor's lower right, opposite Su Fuying.

After the group of noble ladies took their seats, not one of them dared to speak, staring at the ground without even raising their heads.

When the Emperor came, things weren't so serious. But now that the Regent has arrived, everyone's scared to death.

It's said that the Regent and the Emperor are irreconcilable enemies, so why are they strolling through the garden one after the other today?

With such terrifying rumors, Su Fuying suddenly became curious about what the Regent Prince was really like.

With a sudden thought, she propped her chin up and glanced at the man opposite her. He had black hair and a golden crown, and wore a black, narrow-sleeved python robe with gold-embroidered auspicious clouds at the cuffs. He also had a vermilion and white jade belt around his waist, which made him look extremely noble.

His eyebrows were like ink paintings, his eyes like stars, and his features were three-dimensional and distinct. His natural handsomeness carried an indescribable sharpness and majesty, as if he looked down on all living beings.

His face was expressionless at this moment, as cold as a demon from hell, exuding a chilling killing intent.

Su Fuying's hand, which was holding the teacup, froze. Oh my god!

Wasn't it said that the Regent had a face like a demon and was extremely fierce?

Who is this?

It's simply breathtaking; one glance is enough to amaze you.

While her mind was still wandering, the man opposite her suddenly raised his eyes. He had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes with slightly upturned corners, but the coldness emanating from them made Su Fuying snap back to reality.

"I wonder which young lady just composed the poem."

The emperor's words from the high platform broke the somber atmosphere.

"Your Majesty, it is I, your subject."

The speaker was Su Wan'er, who was standing in the center of the courtyard, replying with her head down.

Su Wan'er's palms were sweaty. She had just lost face. Although Consort Li hadn't announced who had won, everyone present knew the answer. Now that the Emperor was asking questions, she had to leave a good impression on him.

"You? I remember you, Su Wan'er, the daughter of Minister Su."

Upon hearing this, Su Wan'er's face lit up with joy. "Yes, it is indeed I, your humble servant."

"But you don't recite the poems very well."

"what?"

Su Wan'er didn't immediately understand what the emperor meant. She looked up in a daze and suddenly caught sight of the handsome man in black next to the emperor. His striking features made her almost forget what she wanted to say.

The man's chilling aura sent shivers down her spine after just one glance.

Is this the Regent? Su Wan'er was shocked. Why was he so handsome? The Crown Prince was one of the best men she had ever seen. Why did the Crown Prince seem insignificant compared to the Regent?

She had only seen the Regent twice before. The first time was when she accompanied the Crown Prince into the palace. The Crown Prince bowed and called her "Imperial Uncle," and that's when she realized he was the Regent. But the terrifying aura he exuded made her afraid to look up. The second time was when she encountered his sedan chair on the street, and then today.

"I'm asking you something."

Suddenly, the emperor's furious roar made Su Wan'er's mind go blank. Oh no.

"Your Majesty, Wan'er, I was momentarily distracted. Please forgive me."

Su Wan'er lay on the ground, trembling. How could she have been so distracted? Damn it.

Seeing that the emperor remained silent, the fear in her heart slowly grew. Just as she was about to plead for him again, she heard Consort Li's voice, "Your Majesty, Wan'er is still young. Please spare her this time."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then his voice softened considerably, "You have already pleaded for her, so I will naturally grant your request."

call.

Su Wan'er breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, her aunt was there.

"Get up. Considering this is your first offense, I will not let you off lightly if there is a next time."

"Yes." Su Wan'er stood up tremblingly. The emperor's majesty had made her feel like she couldn't breathe, and now she finally felt alive again.

"I remember you were the one reciting the poem just now."

Seeing the old emperor's gaze fixed on her, Su Fuying had no choice but to stand up and reply, "Your Majesty, it is I, your subject."

"In that case, how about I test you?"

Upon hearing the emperor's words, Su Fuying was speechless. Did I have the right to refuse?

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Um......"

The emperor propped his head up, seemingly racking his brains to figure out how to test her.

"How about we compose a poem for the Regent?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Fuying froze. The regent looked up at the emperor with some displeasure, but the emperor just smiled and acted as if he hadn't seen anything.

"My daughter dare not."

Su Fuying lowered her head. If she didn't do this well, what if the Regent, with his unpredictable temper, gave the order to kill her?

She's just arrived and there's still so much to do; staying alive is the most important thing.

The emperor waved his hand dismissively, "It's alright. Whatever happens, I'll take responsibility for it."

Uh, okay.

Su Fuying looked up at the man, and he was looking at her too. The moment their eyes met, Su Fuying felt a little uneasy.

He must have killed too few people in his life, so his murderous aura wasn't as strong as his. Yes, that's it.

After comforting myself, I quickly searched my mind for lines of poetry.

"Standing like a jade tree orchid, smiling like the bright moon in one's arms."

"Good, not bad." As soon as he finished speaking, the emperor's hearty laughter reached the ears. But after a moment, the emperor continued, "His laughter is like the bright moon in one's arms, not bad. But Miss Su, have you ever seen my imperial brother, Xiao?"

After hearing those words, Su Fuying felt that this stinky emperor was just looking for trouble, and she was completely helpless.

"Your Majesty, I have never seen him before."

"Then write a new sentence."

......"yes."

"The divine instrument is bright and beautiful, the eyes are clear and the eyebrows are sparse."

"What does the Regent think?" The Emperor's tone was somewhat teasing. The Regent simply lifted his eyelids coldly, his tone devoid of any warmth, "Your Majesty."

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more."

"Su Fuying, I am in a good mood today. Tell me what reward you wish to receive."

A reward? Su Fuying's heart skipped a beat. How about rewarding her so that she wouldn't have to kneel before anyone in the future?

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she said in a low voice, "It is my honor to make Your Majesty happy."

Sigh, I'll just pretend to decline.

"If you don't want this reward, then how about I reward your father instead?"

"Without my father, I would not be where I am today. I thank Your Majesty."

So you can just decline and that's it? What does my honor have to do with him? Why should he get it?

"Your Majesty is holy."

"Guards, draft the decree."