Yu Yao's expression was dull. "As a slave, I have no status, no background. I used to serve in the concubine's palace, and if I didn't do this, I would have probably died long ago."
She silently slipped a sedative into Empress Zhao's tea.
The Empress Zhao had oppressed her and thrown her into the beast arena, and she still hadn't avenged that grudge.
Yu Yao doesn't expect Yebu Chen to take action against Empress Zhao because of this, but at least it can damage Empress Zhao's image in Yebu Chen's heart.
Yebu Chen paused slightly, he hadn't expected it to be for this reason.
The concubine was jealous and overbearing, even oppressing the other concubines within the palace, which he was aware of.
As long as it's not too outrageous, he generally wouldn't bother to interfere.
He has many daily affairs to attend to and must also focus on his cultivation. How can he spare the time to deal with these trivial matters?
As long as it doesn't reach his attention, it doesn't matter how it is handled.
The harem is a place for him to relax, not to cause him stress.
If there is a problem, go to the empress. Otherwise, what's the use of having an empress?
Yebu Chen's gaze fell on Yu Yao's left cheek, catching sight of the thumb-long scar, and he couldn't help but think to himself.
What kind of situation does a small maid have to face to be driven to the point of mutilating her appearance to save her life?
With this in mind, his gaze toward Yu Yao carried an extra thread of pity.
"I'll have someone give you the Soothing Muscle Ointment as a favor next time. The ointment can nourish damaged skin, especially effective for removing scars."
Seeing her shocked expression as she watched him, Yebu Chen was in a good mood, rarely showing compassion and said: "You don't have to worry, let you use it is used, no one dare to say anything."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the favor!"
Yu Yao was truly delighted this time and expressed her gratitude happily.
Her points have been used up, and this soothing muscle ointment is just right in time.
Although I don't know how effective it will be, if it can make Yebu Chen feel good, it must not be bad.
Yebu Chen nodded slightly, without saying anything else.
As the two were chatting, Yebu Chen's upper body had already been washed. Yu Yao was slightly flushed as she looked at his submerged lower body, and suddenly didn't know how to wash him.
They froze, motionless.
Yebu Chen's inner thoughts were surprised that she didn't continue washing, and when he saw her slightly flushed face, he immediately understood that she was shy, and suddenly had the idea of teasing her. "Why don't you continue to wash?"
The sudden voice beside her ear echoed, and Yu Yao turned around instantly, glancing away from the side of her face, gritting her teeth, and dipping the handkerchief into the water...
But the next second, she froze, her face turned bright red, and her heart pounded rapidly, but she did not show it on her face.
Worse than scumbag...
No wonder he is the descendant of great luck, indeed with extraordinary talent. If I were to sleep with him, I'm afraid I couldn't withstand it.
Yebu Chen: "..."
His body stiffened, and he looked down at the woman in front of him, his eyes deep, filled with endless black. The desires within him began to roll.
His eyes grew dark, and he tightly fixed his gaze on her, "Do you wish to sleep with me?"
The voice was low and hoarse.
Yu Yao was slightly stunned, the sudden question left her unable to react.
Once she recovered from her shock, a blush stealthily spread across her cheeks, quickly spreading to the roots of her ears.
Do you want to serve as a concubine? Of course, I do. If I don't serve as a concubine, how can we complete the task of having children?
But now, she suddenly felt a bit afraid.
Seeing her cheeks flushed and her head down in silence, Yebu Chen thought she was shy and reluctant to speak, so he took it as a nod of assent.
He grabbed her with one hand and pulled her into the hot spring pool.
Once the clothing is wet, it clings to the body, making her figure graceful and exquisite.
The water vapor swirled around, and Yu Yao's cheeks were as hot as fire. Though she had had several encounters with a playboy, she had never been with any other man.
Knowing that she needs to serve as a concubine, she feels a bit nervous.
Yebu Chen roughly pulled off her clothes, and the robe floated in the water. Her figure flickered in and out of view underwater.
Her skin was fair as snow, her figure perfect and graceful, every part just right, more beautiful than Yebu Chen had expected.
If you ignore her scar on her face, she is almost as good as the concubines in the harem, and even better.
At least her skin and figure are better than many of the concubines.
Thinking of this, Yebu Chen's fingertips gently traced the outline of her waistline, as if appraising a priceless piece of art. His eyes were deep and dark, his Adam's apple sliding up and down, his gaze fixed and unhidden.
"Your Majesty, the slave has not yet washed."
Caught off guard without her clothes, Yu Yao's face turned bright red as if it were dripping blood, and her eyes filled with shame. Her voice trembled slightly.
But she still managed to keep herself calm, not to be too flustered.
"Hahaha... wash away, right here in this hot spring pool!"
Yebu Chen let go of her, but his eyes did not leave her, still fixated on her. He lowered his voice and chuckled.
Yu Yao muttered under her breath about being about to be eaten by a pig, and then began to wash herself in the hot spring pool.
The entire harem only the emperor's bedroom has a hot spring, and one needs the permission of the emperor to take a bath in the hot spring, even the empress is no exception.
Today, I've actually taken a bath in a hot spring.
She finished washing soon afterward.
Yebu Chen saw her finish washing, grabbed her and pushed her against the edge of the pool, then pressed down on her...
In the hot spring pool, soon a symphony played, a blushing and heartbeat-fast erotic sound quickly spread outside the hall, making the palace attendants outside the hall instantly dazed.
The emperor is said to be bathing, but these sounds... they sound like he's bedding a concubine?
The palace attendant, Fu Gonggong, thought of Yu Yao serving the emperor in the hot spring pool, and he immediately understood what was going on.
The palace attendant, Fu Gonggong, could tell from the sounds coming from inside that something was different.
He shook his head in admiration and praised Yu Yao for truly having good skills. Even with a scar on her face, she could still spark the emperor's interest.
He clicked his tongue twice and instructed the nearby servant: "All of you, stay back."
The servants dare not approach, naturally the farther they stay, the better.
The palace attendant, Fu Gonggong, leaned against the vermilion carved door frame alone, looking up at the moonlight above and silently sighed again in his heart.
Yu Yao is truly quite capable.
As time slowly passed, the sounds coming from inside didn't stop, but instead grew louder and more intense.
Fu Gonggong looked up at the sky again, the moon was high and even a bit to the west, indicating that it was past midnight.
Usually, the emperor would have gone to sleep by this time.
Even when the emperor is favoring a concubine, it's rare to go this late. Today is indeed an unusual day with his good mood.
"She truly is quite capable, and another master will be added to the harem!"
Fu Gonggong shook his head and clicked his tongue in admiration.
A swift glance caught a young eunuch hurrying over, kowtowing to him as he said, "The servant has paid respects to Eunuch Fu!"
Fu Gonggong looked at him and said, "What's the matter?"
"I humbly report to the grandpa, Lin Cainian asks the emperor whether he is finished with his work and when he will return!"
The young eunuch quickly explained his purpose.
Fu Gonggong had a slight pause and remembered that Lin Caicun was still waiting for the emperor on his bed.
He guessed that since the emperor had not returned, she was anxious.
But if this isn't over, the emperor can't go to her.
Based on the current situation, it seems like it will take some time to finish.
Fu Gonggong thought for a moment and said: "Tell her that the emperor is busy with official business, dealing with national affairs, and let her wait patiently."
The young eunuch respectfully replied and then turned around to leave.
Just one was sent away, and another one came right away.
This time, it's Caiyue from Ruanfei's palace.
When Fu Gonggong saw Caiyue, his entire demeanor changed for the worse.
He didn't need to guess, he knew for sure that Queen Ruanfei must have had an attack of her heart condition, and had sent someone to summon the emperor.
