0p0 Chapter 342 Small temper
Chapter 342 Small temper
Lan Qingwu frowned slightly. Emperor Shenwu followed Lan Qingwu's gaze and looked over without saying anything. Jiang Yuxian had already dismounted and stepped forward to pay her respects. "Your humble servant greets Her Majesty! Your humble servant wandered into the depths of Qiling Mountain out of play. Thank goodness for meeting Your Majesty!"
Lan Qingwu replied, "Stand up! This is Concubine Jiang's fault. How could she allow you to enter Qiling Mountain without guards?"
Jiang Yuxian hurriedly said, "Auntie... doesn't know. I heard that Qiling Mountain has many beautiful scenery. I'm really curious about it, so..."
Lan Qingwu was not surprised at all, and then looked at Emperor Shenwu. Emperor Shenwu carried Lan Qingwu onto his horse and led a group of people towards Miaoling Palace.
Lan Qingwu could only feel the whistling of the wind on horseback. She said softly, "Brother Heng has gone to save the damsel in distress!"
Emperor Shenwu chuckled and said, "No need for vinegar for dinner today!"
Emperor Shenwu took out a hand and pinched Lan Qingwu's snow-white chin teasingly, then flew away into the distance like lightning.
Back at Miaoling Palace, Lan Qingwu was a little tired. Emperor Shenwu carried Lan Qingwu directly onto the dragon chariot. The imperial procession moved slowly, leaving Jiang Yuxian alone kneeling on the ground. When the imperial chariot was out of sight, Chan'er dared to reach out and help Jiang Yuxian up. "Miss, are you okay?"
Jiang Yuxian only felt aches all over her body. The Emperor Shenwu didn't care that she was a girl at all. He kept moving forward at an uninterrupted speed, which was really hurting her. Jiang Yuxian leaned most of her body against Chan'er and said, "Hurry, let's go back."
Before leaving, Jiang Yuxian glanced again at the direction the imperial carriage left, her eyes dark and unclear.
The Emperor Shenwu had only made a joke, but Lan Qingwu treated him with "special care" during dinner. The Emperor Shenwu couldn't help but laugh: "Why? Are you trying to make me jealous?"
Lan Qingwu lowered his eyes slightly and said, "Brother Heng said he wanted to hunt deer for Ruo Ruo!"
Emperor Shenwu put down his chopsticks and said, "Who said there's nothing? Li Xiang, go check and see if it's ready."
Li Xiang responded and went to the imperial kitchen. Not long after, someone from the imperial kitchen came up with a roasted and fragrant little deer. Lan Qingwu was slightly stunned. "Is it already roasted?"
Emperor Shenwu waved his hand to get the two men to stand up and said, "Don't you like barbecue? Try it and see how it tastes. I even had them prepare a special dipping sauce. However, this venison is hot in nature, so I will only eat a few pieces. Don't be greedy!"
Lan Qingwu nodded with shining eyes, and then Emperor Shenwu personally cut off a few slices of venison with a dagger and placed them on the plate in front of Lan Qingwu. Lan Qingwu dipped it in the sauce and ate a piece. It was indeed delicious. Unfortunately, Emperor Shenwu was looking at him, so he could only eat a few pieces.
Jiang Yuxian returned to Baifu Pavilion. Concubine Jiang was instructing the palace maids. Jiang Yuxian walked in slowly, holding Chan'er's hand.
Imperial Concubine Jiang paused, and Jiang Yuxian slowly bowed: "Aunt, what are you doing?"
Imperial Concubine Jiang smiled faintly. "His Majesty has rewarded me with some hunted game. I was just telling them to take it to the kitchen. It's a good thing you're back. Come have dinner with Auntie later!"
Jiang Yuxian nodded calmly.
When dinner was served, Jiang Yuxian watched Concubine Jiang introduce some dishes to her and couldn't help asking, "Aunt, don't you ask what Xian'er did during the day?"
Concubine Jiang took a piece of rabbit meat with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth, chewing it slowly. After swallowing it, she said, "Xian'er has grown up. It's up to you where to go. Just make up your mind."
Jiang Yuxian silently swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue and began to praise the dinner dishes. Then she changed the subject: "Aunt, were all these prey hunted by His Majesty? Xian'er saw His Majesty go to Qiling Mountain today!"
Imperial Concubine Jiang laughed and said, "How is that possible? Such a large amount of prey must have been caught by the Black Feather Guards that His Majesty brought with him. However, His Majesty has always been a martial artist and loves to hunt large beasts. You are not lucky enough to see His Majesty's majestic appearance."
Jiang Yuxian smiled with an ambiguous smile: "Aunt, the Queen has always been delicate. I'm afraid she has never seen His Majesty hunting!"
Today, His Majesty would rather go hunting alone in the inner reaches of Qiling Mountain, leaving the Empress in the sea of flowers. Would His Majesty feel any regret? Regret that there is no one to accompany him on horseback hunting, full of vigor and vitality!
Imperial Concubine Jiang looked at Jiang Yuxian intently before speaking, "Let's just say this once. From now on, you are not allowed to casually discuss His Majesty and the Empress! You don't understand the relationship between His Majesty and the Empress!"
Jiang Yuxian curled her lips slightly in dissatisfaction, but said nothing more.
Late at night, when Emperor Shenwu finished his work and returned to his bedroom, he saw Lan Qingwu facing the bed and could only hear his shallow breathing.
Emperor Shenwu sat down beside the bed and put his hand on Lan Qingwu's shoulder: "Is Ruoruo asleep?"
Lan Qingwu turned around and opened his misty eyes: "Brother Heng, you've been busy until late!"
The Shenwu Emperor scratched Lan Qingwu's pretty nose with his bony fingers. "What? Can't you wait for me?"
Lan Qingwu shook his head and sat up: "How could that be? I will help His Majesty change his clothes and help him rest."
Emperor Shenwu chuckled and said, "You weirdo, serve me in the bath first!"
Emperor Shenwu stretched out his long arms and picked up Lan Qingwu. Lan Qingwu panicked and said hurriedly, "Brother Heng, Ruo Ruo has finished bathing. Put Ruo Ruo down!"
Emperor Shenwu ignored him and carried Lan Qingwu to the hot spring next door. Within a moment, he heard Lan Qingwu's gentle plea for mercy and the man's heavy breathing.
Of course, Emperor Shenwu would not let Lan Qingwu go easily. He tossed her in the hot spring for more than half an hour. When the clouds stopped and the rain stopped, Lan Qingwu's legs had already trembled and hung down weakly. She was so dazed that her consciousness became dim and she no longer had the strength to say another word.
After the Emperor had cleaned Lan Qingwu, he carried her back to the bedroom. On the bed, he looked into Lan Qingwu's still watery eyes and whispered in her ear, "Wei Ruo, do you have anything else to say? Today's matter is done today. I don't want to hear your sarcastic words tomorrow. You little thing, only you dare to act like this with me and throw tantrums at me!"
Lan Qingwu bit her delicate lips and said, "Brother Heng, you bully the weak!"
Emperor Shenwu gently pressed his fingers against Lan Qingwu's slightly swollen lips: "Don't bite!"
After saying this, he gently kissed Lan Qingwu on the lips: "She is a servant, so it is not right for me to leave her alone in the inner circle of Qiling Mountain. No matter what she does, I don't think that I have an appointment with her to meet inside, right?"
Lan Qingwu hurriedly shook her head: "I just feel uncomfortable. Why do I miss Brother Heng so much? I am deeply moved by the way Brother Heng treats me!"
Emperor Shenwu hugged Lan Qingwu tightly: "Wei Ruo Ruo still has a conscience! But I really like it when Wei Ruo Ruo throws a tantrum at me!"
Lan Qingwu's cheeks flushed slightly, "I won't do that again!"
Emperor Shenwu kissed Lan Qingwu deeply again: "Don't! Just use it when you need to! I like it very much!"
Lan Qingwu never had the chance to speak again. She once again indulged in tender affection and passion with the Divine Martial Emperor, becoming completely lost in thought and unconsciousness.
In the next few days, Imperial Concubine Jiang brought the Second Prince and Jiang Yuxian to visit Empress Dowager Li at Quanhe Pavilion. Empress Dowager Li took the Second Prince aside and asked him many questions. Then she asked Jiang Yuxian a few questions. Jiang Yuxian smiled and said a few words to Empress Dowager Li, who was very happy. When Imperial Concubine Jiang was leaving, Empress Dowager Li said, "Your niece is so innocent and naive, and she looks a lot like the Empress back then. When you are free, please let your niece come and talk to me. She is so sweet and charming."
Concubine Jiang agreed and bowed respectfully before leaving.
From that day on, Jiang Yuxian went to Quanhe Pavilion to pay her respects to Empress Dowager Li every day. She wanted to please her, but in just a few days, she won some favor from Empress Dowager Li.
Emperor Shenwu always went to pay his respects to Empress Dowager Li every few days.