flstandardbreds Chapter 159 A Visit to the Side Hall
Chapter 159 A Visit to the Side Hall
As evening fell, the sky above the palace turned golden, and the setting sun lazily spilled its light onto the red walls and green tiles, reflecting dazzling rays of light.
Outside the Imperial Study, a beautiful figure was blocked at the door.
"Please go and inform His Majesty that he is working very hard handling state affairs all day long. I have personally prepared this lily and lotus seed soup to help His Majesty relieve his fatigue."
Today, Yun Zhaozhao was dressed in a crimson and black gauze palace dress, with a bright peony flower on the hem. Her hair was styled in a wide and elegant way, and her red lips were as alluring as fire. At this moment, she was politely greeting the chief eunuch, Wang Si.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will go in and report to Your Majesty. Consort Yun is truly extremely considerate of Your Majesty!"
Hearing these flattering words, Yun Zhaozhao covered her mouth with a handkerchief and chuckled softly, patiently waiting outside the study.
"Your Majesty, Consort Yun has brought you lotus seed soup."
Wang Si walked in, bowing slightly, and gently reminded Yuan Huaijun, who was reading memorials at his desk.
After a long while, Yuan Huaijun slowly closed the memorial with his long, slender, white fingers. He rarely relaxed like this, and leaned back lazily in the rosewood palace chair behind him, his eyelids slightly closed. He spoke softly, "How long has Consort Yun been outside the door?"
"It has been 15 minutes."
"Summon her to Qingxu Palace to wait."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The Imperial Study was where the emperor handled state affairs daily. No matter how favored the concubines were throughout history, no other women in the harem, except for the empress, were allowed to enter it. Therefore, he directly instructed Consort Yun to wait in the Qingxu Hall next to the Imperial Study.
A moment later, Yuan Huaijun slightly raised his narrow and aloof phoenix eyes, revealing a hint of coldness. His handsome and three-dimensional features exuded majesty and sharpness. He got up and walked out of the room.
Inside Qingxu Palace, Yun Zhaozhao was anxiously waiting. The lotus seed soup was getting cold, and His Majesty had not yet arrived.
Suddenly, Yuan Huaijun walked in unhurriedly, his thin lips slightly pursed, his eyebrows and eyes handsome and clear, his temperament aloof and noble.
Looking at the handsome and extraordinary young emperor, Yun Zhaozhao couldn't help but feel her heart flutter every time she saw him. She quickly pulled herself together, swayed her hips slightly, and walked towards Yuan Huaijun, bowing slightly in greeting, her voice soft and melodious.
"I see you, Your Majesty."
"Well, no courtesy."
He merely raised his hand slightly, then walked to the main seat in front of the hall and sat down.
Yun Zhaozhao stood up, a captivating smile on her face, and gracefully walked to his side, her eyes full of charm and affection.
"Your Majesty, I know that Your Majesty is busy with state affairs all day and must be exhausted. So I specially prepared this lily and lotus seed soup in the hope that it will help Your Majesty relieve some of your fatigue."
After speaking, she picked up the bowl with her fair and delicate hands and handed it to him, gazing at him with tender affection.
He first glanced at the soup, his gaze traveling from the hand holding the bowl to Yun Zhaozhao's face, scrutinizing her thoughtfully.
Seeing that the emperor remained silent for a long time, Yun Zhaozhao looked up in confusion and happened to meet Yuan Huaijun's gaze. She immediately pretended to be shy and lowered her head slightly.
Yun Zhaozhao's red dress was fiery red today, but for no reason, the image of Xin Moyan's snow-white figure from that day floated into his mind. His cousin had truly changed. Not only was she intelligent, active, and mischievous, but her appearance was also truly outstanding. When she squatted down beside him and earnestly introduced the milk tea, her bright and cheerful appearance was like a peach blossom in spring, and every frown and smile was captivating.
However, he also remembered that his aunt's appearance and demeanor were extraordinary back then, and Xin Moyan should indeed be like that. The shadow guard reported that the young prince Qi Yun had recently arrived in the capital ahead of schedule, and Yan'er had just happened to meet him? What about Xuan Yuan?
"His Majesty?"
Yun Zhaozhao felt strange. Why was His Majesty staring at her without saying a word today? Could it be that there was something wrong with his makeup today?
Yuan Huaijun came to his senses, reached out and took the bowl, then placed it on the table beside him.
"Consort Yun is kind, but the lotus seed soup has cooled down and the taste is inevitably not good."
Yun Zhaozhao frowned slightly, about to kneel down and admit her mistake, but in the blink of an eye, a hand suddenly appeared around her waist, and Yuan Huaijun reached out and hugged her.
"The food has gone cold, and I cannot let my beloved's heart grow cold."
"Hey~"
In the blink of an eye, he pulled the soft brocade belt from her waist, and it fell to the ground. Her clothes instantly became loose, and before she could react, the Emperor Yuan pressed her body against the table, startling her into a scream.
"His Majesty!"
Yuan Huaijun lifted her chin and slowly said, "Consort Yun, were you on the path in the Imperial Garden a few days ago trying to run into me?"
Yun Zhaozhao feigned shyness and nodded gently.
"To be honest, it's been a long time since I've been to your palace." He spoke in a steady tone, but lowered his body slightly.
"This... Your Majesty, wouldn't it be......"
Yun Zhaozhao swallowed nervously. She had never seen His Majesty like this before, especially since this was in a side hall, not the imperial bedchamber, and she was... still on the table.
Yuan Huaijun didn't speak. In the blink of an eye, all of Yun Zhaozhao's clothes were removed. Her back was pressed against the table, and the cold feeling made Yun Zhaozhao shiver involuntarily.
"Your Majesty~" She quickly hooked her arms around Yuan Huaijun's neck, speaking softly and sweetly, her eyes full of seductive charm. She hadn't expected His Majesty to be like this today, but this was also a great opportunity for her to conceive a royal heir.
"Hmm~ Your Majesty!"
Suddenly, her legs were lifted into the air, catching Yun Zhaozhao off guard. She felt both embarrassed and overwhelmed by the novelty...
She had been clutching the silk cloth spread on the table tightly in her hand, and she was gradually getting drunk...
Yuan Huaijun, however, ignored her reactions.
"Hmm~"
"Your Majesty~ Your Majesty~"
The table creaked and groaned, while the blush-inducing cries grew louder and louder, echoing throughout the Qingxu Palace. The palace servants at the door all lowered their heads, their faces flushed.
After a long while, she was exhausted and lay on the table, breathing in the fresh air. The lustrous silk had fallen to the ground without her noticing. Yuan Huaijun straightened his clothes and turned to give her an order.
"Consort Yun, I will have someone bring you the fertility-enhancing medicine later. I hope that after you take it, you will be able to bear children for the royal family as soon as possible, just like Consort Ning."
Her face was still flushed. She responded sweetly and was about to get up to curtsy and express her gratitude when he gestured for her to stop.
Then, without looking up, Yuan Huaijun left the side hall and went straight back to his own palace, Qianding Hall, to bathe and change.
Qianding Hall —
The imperial pool was shrouded in mist. Yuan Huaijun had already removed his jade crown, and his half-wet long hair hung in the pool. His eyes were half-closed, his handsome brows were furrowed, and his exquisite and cold features were indifferent.
He never expected that he would be so unrestrained today. Although he was an emperor, he had always restrained himself. He detested being hypocritical with those women and had never had such licentious thoughts. How could he have acted like this just now?
Most importantly, he inexplicably thought of Xin Moyan, imagining her smiling face, bright eyes and white teeth, which made him increasingly irritable, and he became even more rude to Yun Zhaozhao...