Chapter 563 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 20
Chapter 563 The Legend of Zhen Huan An Lingrong 20
He bent his head and kissed her lips, gently yet domineering. An Lingrong was startled by his sudden enthusiasm and subconsciously wanted to struggle, but Yinzhen grabbed the back of her head and deepened the kiss.
"Hmm..." An Lingrong moaned, and the book in her hand slipped and fell to the ground with a slight sound.
Yinzhen's kiss swept over her like a violent storm, with an overwhelming desire for possession. An Lingrong felt dizzy, her body limply leaning against Yinzhen's arms, letting him do whatever he wanted.
"Your Majesty..." An Lingrong's breathing became rapid, and she murmured intermittently, her voice charming and seductive.
Yinzhen was so excited by her that he picked her up and strode towards the inner room.
The red candles flickered, the curtains hung low, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the room.
……
The night was still long, and in the Yongshou Palace, the sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes crying could be heard continuously.
The next morning, when Yinzhen woke up, An Lingrong was still asleep.
He looked at the peaceful sleeping face of the person in his arms, and an unprecedented sense of satisfaction surged in his heart.
He placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and stood up to get dressed.
"Your Majesty, won't you take a rest for a while?" An Lingrong opened her eyes drowsily, her voice soft and weak.
"I still have memorials to review, so you should have a good rest." Yinzhen said gently, his eyes full of pampering.
"Your Majesty, will you come tonight?" An Lingrong grabbed Yinzhen's sleeve, her eyes full of anticipation.
Yinzhen looked at her little girl's attitude, his heart softened, and he said with a smile: "When have I not come? I promise you that I will come early to accompany you tonight."
Only then did An Lingrong let go of her hand contentedly and watched Yinzhen leave.
As soon as Yinzhen left, Baojuan, An Lingrong's personal maid, came in carrying a basin of water.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty. The Emperor loves you especially today." Baojuan said with a smile as she helped An Lingrong wash up.
An Lingrong thought of the madness of last night and a blush appeared on her face.
"You little girl, you just know how to make fun of me." An Lingrong said angrily.
"What I said is the truth. The emperor is staying in Yongshou Palace every day for the first time in history. This is what many concubines in the harem dream of." Baojuan said while secretly observing An Lingrong's expression.
"What the harem lacks the most is beautiful women. The emperor favors me today and will favor someone else tomorrow. What is there to be happy about?" An Lingrong said lightly, but there was a subtle sense of loss in her tone.
"Your Majesty, what you said is true. Who in the harem can compare to you? The Queen is old and ugly, and Concubine Hua has lost the emperor's favor. As for Concubine Wan, she is even more vulnerable. My lady is in great favor now, so why do you belittle yourself?" Baojuan hurriedly comforted her.
"Baojuan, you are becoming more and more unruly!" An Lingrong's face darkened and there was a hint of severity in her tone.
"How can you and I discuss the masters' affairs? Don't say such things again in the future."
Baojuan knew she had spoken out of turn, and quickly knelt down to apologize: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I spoke too quickly, please punish me."
An Lingrong sighed and spoke more slowly: "Get up, you are smart, but in this harem, you must always remember that the mouth can bring disaster."
"I'll remember it. Thank you for your teachings, Your Majesty." Baojuan lowered her head, a dark light flashing in her eyes.
An Lingrong noticed that she looked strange and asked, "Do you have any other concerns?"
Bao Juan lowered her head quickly to hide the sinister look in her eyes, and said, "I dare not, but... I am just worried that Your Majesty is too tired, after all..."
She paused, then carefully looked up at An Lingrong's face. Seeing that she was not unhappy, she continued, "After all, the emperor's health is important. If the queen is not feeling well, wouldn't it cause the emperor to worry?"
"Your Majesty, I have overstepped my authority." Baojuan answered with lowered eyebrows, but she sneered in her heart.
An Lingrong, An Lingrong, do you really think you can become a phoenix? The emperor is just looking for your novelty. When he gets tired of you, your Yongshou Palace will be even more deserted than the cold palace!
After Baojuan retreated, she felt very proud.
She was not sincerely serving An Lingrong, and the conditions offered by the Queen were enough to make her betray her increasingly favored master.
Empress Yixiu knew that she was old and her looks had faded, and she could not compare to those young and beautiful concubines, but she was the mistress of the harem after all, and her methods and scheming were naturally beyond the reach of ordinary people.
She knew very well that the Emperor admired An Lingrong, so she ordered Baojuan to please him and say something in front of An Lingrong that would touch her sensitive nerves.
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An Lingrong gently stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist. The emperor had put this bracelet on her personally last night, saying it was a tribute from the south, and there was only this pair in the entire Qing Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, what are you thinking about?" Baojuan asked casually while dressing An Lingrong.
"Nothing, I was just wondering, I wonder how long the emperor's kindness to me can last." An Lingrong smiled faintly.
"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? Everyone in the harem knows how much the emperor loves you. You are the apple of his eye. This favor is so great that others will envy you." Baojuan said while secretly observing An Lingrong's expression.
An Lingrong sighed softly and said, "There are three thousand beauties in the harem, but who can guarantee that they will be favored by the emperor for a long time? I only hope to share the emperor's worries. I don't ask for anything else, but to be by his side forever."
Baojuan's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and she pretended to be worried and said, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. I heard that recently several adults in the previous dynasty were arguing over the solution to the flood in Jiangnan, and the emperor hasn't slept well for several days."
"Oh? Is this true?" An Lingrong frowned slightly. She naturally understood that the harem was not allowed to interfere in political affairs, but if she could share the emperor's worries, even if it was just a little bit, she would be willing to do so.
"Yes, I heard from Eunuch Li from the Ministry of Internal Affairs that the Emperor couldn't even eat his favorite cakes these days because of this matter. It really worried you all." Baojuan said as she secretly observed An Lingrong's reaction.
An Lingrong really took the bait and asked, "Then what do you think we should do about this?"
Baojuan was secretly happy in her heart, but her face remained expressionless, so she said with embarrassment: "This... I am a vulgar person, how can I understand these national affairs? It's just... I just think that if the queen can persuade the emperor, maybe..."
"Persuade the Emperor?" An Lingrong hesitated: "The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. If I do..."
"Your Majesty, you misunderstood what I meant. I just think that the Emperor is upset now. If your Majesty could be by his side at this time, adding charm to his heart and words of comfort, the Emperor would definitely love you even more." Baojuan explained quickly.
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