Yu Yao was consoled and a smile appeared on her face. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xuan Yuan City's thin lips slightly curled up, and he naturally took her hand, walking side by side along the stone path and entering the house.
The interior decoration was simple, with a table, a chair, a few poems and books, a string of instruments, and a pipa placed by the window. A few pots of lush green orchids stood out, exuding an air of elegance and tranquility.
"Do you get used to living here?"
Xuan Yuan City swept his gaze around the room, tucked up his robe, and then sat down on the bed.
"It's quite good, but being stuck in one place all day can be a bit stuffy."
Yu Yao, in a light pink dress, complemented her clear and ethereal face with a soft smile.
Xiang Ling came in with a steaming pot of freshly served tea, and she took it over, stepping forward to hand it to Xuan Yuan Cheng, her voice gentle as she said, "Your Majesty, the Xiangfei Garden only has coarse tea. Please don't mind."
Her voice was gentle, like the babbling of a brook.
She really doesn't have any good tea here, mainly because her current status is too low and she can't get anything good.
"You've already said not to be picky, what else can the king say?"
Xuan Yuan Cheng accepted the tea in her hand with a smile, took a light sip from the edge of his lips, slightly furrowed his brow, and found that the taste was indeed very poor.
He had never known that the prince's residence had such coarse tea.
He took a sip and then put it down without finishing it.
He looked at the simple furnishings in the room and frowned, "I'll have someone change your place to live. Here is too far and too simple. It's really inconvenient for me to come see you if I have to go around half of the prince's residence."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Although Xiangfei Garden is remote, it's also tranquil and free. However, if Your Majesty finds it inconvenient, I will naturally comply with the arrangement."
There were a few shy smiles in her laughter, like newly blooming flowers in spring. They were both delicate and restrained.
Xuan Yuan Cheng nodded slightly in approval, appreciating her knowledge and insightfulness.
As if remembering something, he added with a hint of mischief in his eyes, "By the way, about the rumors that were spreading around the palace a few days ago, do you have any thoughts on that?"
Yu Yao's face turned a little red. She lowered her eyelids, not daring to look directly at Xuan Yuan Cheng's eyes.
"Ahh? What thoughts? I don't have any thoughts?"
This man actually asked her such a question, how could she dare to answer?
"Your Majesty is asking you, do you believe the rumors that…… Your Majesty was injured on the battlefield and couldn't perform well in that aspect?"
Xuan Yuan Cheng spoke his words slowly and clearly, each word like a stroke on her heart lake, stirring up ripples.
Yu Yao's cheeks turned as red as the fiery clouds. Though she had not yet served in the bedroom, she had indeed seen and personally experienced that man's physical transformation that night; it was too normal to be normal.
Yu Yao raised her head, meeting his gaze bravely, with eyes full of determination. "Although I have not served in close proximity, Your Majesty is a brave and capable warrior with a far-reaching reputation. How could it be……how could it be……"
She couldn't continue, her cheeks were even redder than if she were about to bleed.
Then, with an air of indignation, she said, "Those people really are something. Your Majesty is busy managing state affairs every day, toiling over national matters, and often inspecting the frontiers. Naturally, he has no mind to concern himself with the back courtyard. I can't believe such rumors would spread and defame Your Majesty's reputation. I think those people must just be too idle."
" Indeed, they are too idle."
Xuan Yuan Cheng laughed lightly, and the laughter was like a spring breeze sweeping over the lake, making Yu Yao's heart follow suit and gently ripple.
He gently pulled her hand, gave it a sudden pull, and thus drew her into his arms.
He hugged her tightly to his leg and sat facing himself. With a big hand, he wrapped around her slender waist, their bodies pressed together closely. Their breaths intertwined, and it was a bit ticklish.
Yu Yao blushed, but she didn't push him away either. She sat obediently on Xuan Yuan Cheng's lap and let him hold her.
The temperature in the room gradually rose, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere.
"Yaoer, you indeed understand me. Those rumors are just baseless talk. As soon as you move into your new place, I will show you what true 'inability' is."
Before the words were out, their gazes met in mid-air, as if they saw each other's reflections in the other's eyes. The air was filled with an indescribable mixture of ambiguity and warmth.
Yu Yao's heart was in turmoil like a gazelle's, her face as red as fire, too ashamed to look.
However, she was afraid that this man would misunderstand that she didn't want to serve him. With her face red, she met his gaze and said, "To be able to serve Your Majesty is a slave's great joy."
Xuan Yuan Cheng raised an eyebrow, his expression seemed very happy, "Really?"
"Of course it's true, Your Majesty is the most handsome and heroic, commanding respect on the frontier. I've heard of you since a long time ago, but I've never had the opportunity to see you. Now that I've entered the palace, I'm very happy."
She whispered in a red face, with sincerity in her tone.
"I know of your heart, Your Majesty. Originally, it was I who misunderstood you."
Xuan Yuan Cheng's voice was deep, resonant, and extremely pleasant to the ear.
He looked at the breathtaking beauty of the person who was right in front of him, with a rosy face as if it was a brilliant evening sunset. It was simply too beautiful.
A sudden movement in his heart, he suddenly lowered his head and gently kissed her lips. It was a warm kiss, like the fine drizzle of spring rain, moistening the world without a sound.
Yu Yao's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, but she wouldn't be foolish to push him away at this moment. She closed her eyes and responded to him.
The kiss between the two became more intense, and their breaths were intertwined. Their clothes were also disheveled quite a bit.
She had a dazed expression, her whole body was in a haze, and her face was even more beautiful and brilliant than anything could compare to.
Xuan Yuan Cheng looked at her with such a beauty, the flames in his eyes roiled with terrifying intensity. He had the urge to lay her on the bed and roughly mistreat her.
But he thought about her being unwell, and he suppressed the urge.
"First, take good care of your health. I will come to see you again another day."
Xuan Yuan Cheng released her reluctantly, his voice low and hoarse.
Yu Yao was dissatisfied with a pout, but she also obediently got down from him.
Xuan Yuan Cheng saw that her little mouth was pouted out so much it could hang oil bottles, and he knew that this woman was unhappy.
"Haha, don't worry, when the time comes, I will satisfy you properly."
He held her face and drank a few more times, then began to slowly tidy up the disheveled clothes.
Yu Yao spat at him in her heart, twice stirring her up without getting anywhere. How she would squeeze out this man when the time comes, hmm...
"What Your Majesty said, I haven't."
She pouted at him with a cute glare and turned away to tidy up her clothes, not bothering with him anymore.
"Haha…"
Xuan Yuan Cheng laughed out loud with joy, and without further teasing her, he straightened his clothes and left.
Sunlight filtered through the sheer curtain, casting a patchy glow on a corner of the Fengfu Manor. The air was filled with faintly fragrant jasmine flowers, harmonizing with the warmth of the spring sun.
That day, Grandfather Li Fu arrived at the Xiangfei Garden with several young eunuchs all of a sudden.
Xiangling saw the situation and hurried out to welcome him, with a confused expression. "Why did Imperial Uncle Li come? Is there something Your Lordship wants me to do?"
She looked at the several small eunuchs behind Imperial Uncle Li, and her heart was filled with even more confusion.
Imperial Uncle Li smiled, "Miss Xiangling, please inform Miss Yu that we have been sent by Your Lordship. There is something important to discuss with Miss Yu."
"Imperial Uncle Li, please wait a moment. I will go and fetch Miss Yu right away." Xiangling turned around and quickly went inside.
Soon, Yu Yao came out.
She was wearing a delicate brocade dress, her steps light, and there was a hint of confusion in her eyebrows. "Imperial Uncle, is there something Your Lordship has instructed?"
Li Fu stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Miss Yu, Your Lordship is compassionate towards your living quarters being somewhat plain. He has ordered me to arrange for you to move to 'Mingxihuai House.' That house is spacious, bright, and has a beautiful scenery. It is also closer to the main house, making it more convenient for you to serve Your Lordship at any time."
Yu Yao smiled faintly and bowed slightly to Li Fu, "Thank you, Imperial Uncle. Please also convey my gratitude to Your Lordship on my behalf."
The moving process was busy yet well-organized, with the entire move carried out by the several young eunuchs led by Imperial Uncle Li.
Xiangling was also helping.
Standing in front of the Mingxihuai house, Yu Yao couldn't help but be stunned by the sight before her.
In the center of the courtyard was a meticulously pruned garden, with a variety of flowers vying for prominence. Especially those peonies, which were just about to bloom, heralding their impending splendor.
The layout of the courtyard was both luxurious and elegant, with every detail revealing the ingenuity of the Wangfu.
This magnificently spacious and luxurious courtyard must belong to at least a concubine or even higher rank.
The women in the back courtyard probably haven't even realized how envious they are of her.
But it doesn't matter anymore. Whoever dares to mess with her will have to face her wrath.
