“How dare you, servant! The Emperor is not someone you can casually meet. I think you’re tired of living!” Concubine Shu unwillingly removed her hand from around the Emperor’s neck, her anger soaring to the sky.
Ming Lengchen was not as angry as Concubine Shu. He looked at Mei Siyu with interest, recognizing her immediately – the woman who had foolishly waited until late at night for his single word, the first person he had accompanied to steal cakes from the imperial kitchen. She was the beauty before him!
“I am the Emperor. What do you want?” he gently stroked the beauty’s hair in his arms. He wanted to see her shocked expression, which must be charming and shy!
“It’s you, you’re the Emperor!” Mei Siyu stared incredulously with her beautiful eyes at Ming Lengchen, who had a mischievous smile, speaking in utter surprise.
He gazed with eagle eyes, calmly saying: “What do you want from me?”
“I, I came to ask you to summon the imperial physician,” she answered softly. She realized the strong man was actually the husband who had kicked her off the dragon bed! She hadn’t recognized him at all – what a terrible farce!
Ming Lengchen looked at her playfully, his eyes filled with passionate flames. What kind of woman was she? Staying in the palace without knowing etiquette, her words could have condemned her to death several times! Her speech and behavior were unlike the women around him, showing a hint of masculine heroism!
“How bold! What gives you the right to summon a physician? You’re just a lowly maidservant,” Concubine Shu glared at her unfriendly. She felt this woman was a formidable character who would become her rival!
“Concubine Shu, aren’t you feeling unwell? Go back to your palace and rest. I’m here,” he looked at Mei Siyu while speaking harshly to Concubine Shu.
“Your Majesty… this concubine will take her leave,” Concubine Shu wanted to say something, but after meeting his cold gaze, she wisely bowed and withdrew.
After Concubine Shu left, Mei Siyu asked, “Are you really the Emperor? I still can’t believe it.” Although she knew questioning someone, especially a sovereign, was inappropriate, she couldn’t help but want to confirm, hoping in her heart that he wasn’t her terrible husband!
She is indeed quick-tempered. Looking at her flushed pretty face, her swollen cherry lips, and her angry expression, it’s absolutely a beautiful painting. Compared to her pure and ethereal appearance at night, this moment more intensely arouses his desire to get close to her. She is truly a little demon.
“Liu Gonggong, convey my will and have Liu Yushi immediately go to the Yangfeng Palace. Everyone is to follow Mei Fei’s instructions. I don’t want to worry my beloved concubine!” he said to Liu Gonggong standing outside the door, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, ensuring those outside could hear clearly.
Mei Siyu obtained the result she wanted, disregarding his tender gaze. She tossed her head and walked out of the Yangyan Palace without any farewell etiquette, not caring about this monarch at all. Her eyes fixed straight ahead, showing no fear whatsoever.
His fiery gaze followed her departure, his reluctance evident. Now he was somewhat grateful for her status. His cold concubine Mei Siyu – just thinking of her name made him jubilant. Her naivety, her rashness, her absolute beauty, her fairy-like temperament, her lack of restraint – everything about her fascinated and drove him crazy!
She would be his truest beloved concubine, not the empress! The vacant rear position was probably reserved for her. Only Mei Siyu was worthy of the empress’s position. He swore in his heart to love only her in this lifetime! In the Yangfeng Palace!
Xiao Rou, lying on the bed, was pale-faced and dazed. She had only been gone for a moment, yet she had become like this! “Are you okay? Shall we have the imperial physician check your pulse?” Mei Siyu softly called to the weak Xiao Rou.
“My lady, I cannot see the imperial physician. That would be disrespectful. Xiao Rou just needs to rest a while and won’t trouble the physician,” Xiao Rou supported herself, bowing to the physician with a weak voice.
“Liu Yushi, don’t mind her. Just check her pulse,” Mei Siyu said. She held Xiao Rou’s hand, gently comforting her unease. Xiao Rou was too cautious, which caused her illness. This time, she wouldn’t indulge her wishes. The ‘distinguished guest’ they’d finally invited wouldn’t be easily dismissed!
“Indeed, Miss Xiao Rou, please don’t worry. Let this old man examine you,” Liu Yushi said sincerely. Now he realized he had been blind, actually treating the noble Mei Fei like a lowly servant. He was truly short-sighted and deserving of death. If he didn’t perform well now, not only might he lose his life, but his entire family’s safety would be at risk!
Xiao Rou’s health gradually recovered under the imperial physician’s careful treatment, becoming even stronger than before. Mei Siyu felt very reassured that her efforts had finally paid off.
“My lady, look, many palace maids are coming this way,” Xiao Rou said.
Mei Siyu thought it might be some event. Always fond of excitement, she hurriedly went outside the Yangfeng Palace. She didn’t want to miss any opportunity to get out. After that previous incident in the Yangyan Palace, she had been released from house arrest and could now move freely throughout the palace, no longer confined. This was undoubtedly a great blessing for her!
“Reward Mei Fei with a pair of jade ruyi; reward Mei Fei with a chest of pearls; reward Mei Fei with ten thousand taels of silver; reward Mei Fei with five bolts of finest silk…” Liu Gonggong announced in a loud voice.
Seeing Mei Siyu approaching, he quickly knelt to pay respects. He was known for being an opportunist and wouldn’t miss this chance to curry favor with a new patron. The emperor’s lavish rewards to Mei Fei clearly showed his deep affection!
“Liu Gonggong, are all these for me? So many treasures!” Mei Siyu wasn’t entirely certain about what he had just announced. Everything came so suddenly that she needed to confirm, to avoid false excitement. She had never seen so many treasures before. Just as the little ghost had promised, she was now apparently a fabulously wealthy woman!
Liu Gonggong signaled the palace maids to place the rewards on the hall table, then approached Mei Siyu and said obsequiously, “In response to Mei Fei’s question, these are indeed rewards from the emperor. The emperor also invites you to dinner.
Your Highness, if you have something to say, please speak directly. This subordinate will do his best.” He cupped his hands and said respectfully. This was clearly a Hongmen Banquet, politely called a favor, but in reality an inescapable order. As a subject, did he have any room to refuse?
Mei Siyu knew he was a reasonable person, so she spoke directly: “Tonight I want to have dinner with the Emperor, so I’d like to ask Imperial Physician Liu for a love potion. Is that possible?” Although she felt embarrassed mentioning the drug name, for the sake of dealing with the despicable Emperor, she was willing to set aside her maiden’s modesty.
“Well… this subordinate will go fetch the medicine right away. Please wait a moment,” Imperial Physician Liu hesitated but ultimately agreed to Mei Siyu’s request. After all, it was common for concubines to request such medicine from imperial physicians, though this was his first time, making him somewhat uncomfortable.
After obtaining the medicine, Mei Siyu thanked the physician and happily returned to the Yangfeng Palace. “Miss, where did you go? Liu Gongong was looking for you earlier,” Xiao Rou said, taking the medicine bottle.
“What did he want?” she asked softly, picking up a lychee and eating it inelegantly, completely disregarding a lady’s image.
