“Mei Fei, what do you think? Why aren’t you speaking? Do you disdain my words?” the Empress Dowager said with mild anger. This meeting was specifically targeting Mei Siyu. In recent days, her monopoly of the Emperor’s favor had prevented other concubines from serving him, and he still had no heir – all because of her!
“Yu’er understands,” Mei Siyu responded helplessly. Again, it was about monopolizing favor. She had no desire to compete, so why did others keep targeting her? Hearing the Empress Dowager’s words pained her. What hope was there for monogamy? Did the Emperor’s women have such a right? It seemed they did not. She would never be able to stay in the palace. They all harbored deep hatred towards her, and even Qing’er couldn’t help her. With just the Empress Dowager, she felt helpless. Unintentionally, she had made countless enemies. How could she stay here?
In the Bridal Chamber!!
“Bang, bang” – the sound of the door opening, then closing.
So thirsty. He picked up the wine jug and drank it all at once. Despite the bitter, spicy feeling, he was satisfied and burped, walking to the bed’s edge and falling asleep as soon as he touched it.
After waiting for a long time with no movement, Wan Yue became anxious and had to take action herself. To her surprise, the first thing she saw was him sleeping soundly!
“Husband, are you alright?” Wan Yue called softly, shaking the deeply sleeping man.
He was actually quite handsome, not inferior to when she first saw him! Curved heroic eyebrows, a tall, straight nose, fair skin with rosy cheeks, sensual thin lips slightly curved, exquisite features looking particularly enchantingly beautiful in the moonlight!
Wan Yue used all her strength to try to remove his outer garment, but before she could move, he suddenly flipped over, pressing her down and making it hard for her to breathe, her face turning as red as a cooked shrimp.
“Hey, can you, can you move away? I can barely breathe,” Wan Yue said anxiously, lightly patting his flushed cheek. Although she didn’t dislike him much, there was an image in her heart that she couldn’t shake – a person’s melancholy, depression, and deep, affectionate gaze that made Wan Yue feel heartache.
Water, I want water.” He was awakened, mumbling in his throat. He only felt a woman’s voice near his ear, which involuntarily made him frown slightly. Throughout his life, he had least liked women approaching him, for reasons unknown. If you insisted on getting close, he wouldn’t physically attack you, but he would keep you at a distance, which showed how much he despised women!
“But you’re pressing on me, how can I pour water for you?” Wan Yue said somewhat aggrieved.
He now confirmed that there was indeed a noisy woman beside him, and a fragrant smell wafted from beneath him. He slightly opened his eyes, his hawk-like gaze fixed on the woman still struggling to free herself, and said playfully, “How are you here?” He still thought this was his own room, thus questioning her imperiously.
“This is our bedroom, I should be here,” Wan Yue said. She hadn’t expected him to suddenly wake up and interrogate her like this. Already feeling wronged, she was now questioned, and tears involuntarily slid down her cheeks, wetting her collar.
Looking at her crying so sorrowfully, as if he had bullied her, he glanced around the room’s decorations. It seemed joyful, presumably in Cold Yun’s mansion. But where did this woman come from? She looked pure and lovely, not like a prostitute. So why was she dressed so seductively, lying beneath a man!
He was about to leave when a sudden change in his body startled him. Why did he feel this way? Although she was good-looking and had a nice figure, she was just lying beneath him. He couldn’t develop feelings, right? His self-control was top-notch. Could it be because of that wine!
His body was burning, his mind somewhat confused. Looking at her mouth opening and closing from crying, it seemed like a temptation, stirring his entire body with heat. Her round, vermilion lips slightly parted, revealing a tender pink tongue, making him feel an impulse to kiss her. Combined with the strong urges within his body, he no longer restrained himself and kissed those alluring lips!
Though it was late at night, the Drunken Immortal Courtyard was still brightly lit, with endless streams of clients gathering. After all, this was the largest brothel in the capital, filled with beautiful women, keeping these patrons lingering and reluctant to leave!
Madame Liu looked at the crowded courtyard and couldn’t help but laugh. She loved such lively scenes, as if silver was flowing in, making her incredibly excited!
Tonight, a distinguished guest was arriving. Perhaps it was because the courtyard’s girls were so charming that he would leave his pampered wife and brazenly come to the Drunken Immortal Courtyard!
In the Lotus Pavilion!
“Yun, why are you here?” Shi Shi asked in surprise. Who didn’t know today was the grand day of two countries’ marriage alliance, and he, Mu Leng Yun, was today’s bridegroom? Yet he had come here, which puzzled her. Even if he disliked his wife, he shouldn’t be here today, right?
“What, aren’t you welcoming me?” Mu Leng Yun drank the finest daughter’s red wine, speaking softly.
He truly didn’t want to face his bride, Princess Wan Yue, whom he was certain was a kind woman. Since he didn’t like her but had to marry her, the only thing he could do was escape—not just escaping his thoughts of Yu’er, but also avoiding hurting Wan Yue. That’s why he came here on his wedding night, to a place where a woman’s fragrance could provide him temporary refuge!
He wandered aimlessly on a desolate path, not knowing how long he had been walking. He only saw a faint light on the horizon, perhaps having walked for two hours. Unknowingly, he arrived outside the palace walls and stopped, gazing at the high walls. His heart suddenly sank into an abyss. Why couldn’t he break through this wall? His beloved was right inside these palace walls. The distance between them felt like worlds apart. The saying “those with fate will meet across a thousand miles, those without can’t even hold hands when face to face” – was he truly destined to never be with her in this lifetime? He was overwhelmed with emotions! [Text: 071 Catching Adultery in Bed]
He leaned against the cold wall. The autumn wind blew mercilessly across his body. His tightly closed eyes and pursed lips betrayed his sorrow.
If love is always hurt by indifference, what would become of his devoted heart! He felt moisture on his collar and realized his uncontrollable tears were sliding down his cheeks, wetting his clothes, creating a chilling sensation against his skin!
He walked aimlessly again, and unknowingly found himself back at his own mansion, the majestic former royal residence!
Standing before his new room, he hesitated to push the door. Inside was pitch black. Perhaps she had fallen asleep after waiting for him. Remembering their first meeting, her perfect dance, her breathtaking beauty, he realized his heart could now hold no one else. In this lifetime, he loved only Mei Siyu!
Whether to enter or not left him indecisive. Entering now would wake her. How could he explain his return only at dawn?
After thinking, he decided to enter. Gently opening the door, which fortunately wasn’t locked, he carefully stepped inside, softly closing the door. Following the light, he groped to the table and lit a candle, only to witness a shocking scene!!
“You two!” Ming Lengyan coldly looked at his friend, questioning. He never expected to see such a scene – both of them with clothes discarded nearby, barely covered by a silk quilt. He turned away, deciding not to look at this provocative tableau!
