GBP Chapter 132 Yan'er begins
Chapter 132 Yan'er begins
Cheng Yan'er was teasing Chun'er when she heard Eunuch Cui's shrill voice, and her hand holding the rattle drum paused for only a moment.
"Is there anything wrong with my clothes?" she asked in a low voice to Jinxiu, who was looking out the window beside her.
Jinxiu turned around and whispered, "Your Highness looks absolutely stunning today, and even the little prince looks incredibly adorable."
"Once the Emperor sees it, he'll definitely not want to go back."
Cheng Yan'er was initially a little flustered, but after hearing Jinxiu's words, she gradually calmed down.
As soon as Jun Shuyan entered, he was attracted by the flowers and plants in the yard. He didn't know which little flowers and plants were named, but they looked quite charming.
There was nothing complicated as he walked in; he had no idea that his harem contained such a simple place.
Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!
Cheng Yan'er, carrying the child, came forward and bowed along with several servants. Jun Shuyan nodded slightly and helped her up in a deep voice, saying, "You're still carrying a child, no need to bow."
When Cheng Yan'er stood up, his phoenix eyes swept over the child in her arms, and he was momentarily lost in thought.
The child's eyebrows and eyes are just like his, and he is very cute when he is small. The only flaw is that there is a scratch on his fair and delicate face.
"Giggle giggle," Chun'er kicked her little legs and laughed heartlessly at him, stretching out her two little hands towards him.
Jun Shuyan snapped out of his daze and was at a loss for what to do. He reached out to hug him but didn't know how.
Cheng Yan'er smiled slightly, instructed him to position his hands properly, and then placed the child in his arms. "Your Majesty, please hold him gently. I see he's happy to see you."
Jun Shuyan's expression softened as he felt the small, soft thing in his arms. He buried his face in Chun'er's cheek and gently rubbed it against Chun'er's face, making him dance with joy.
"What's wrong with my son's face?" he asked, gently stroking Chun'er's little nose with his fingertips.
Cheng Yan'er feigned difficulty, and Jinxiu stepped forward, bowing slightly, to answer him, "Your Majesty, this was caused by the Imperial Concubine's nail guards."
"That day, the Imperial Concubine clearly did it on purpose..."
"Jinxiu! Don't talk nonsense!" Cheng Yan'er interrupted her with a low shout, her face full of reproach as Jinxiu obediently shut up and silently retreated.
"Your Majesty, please don't listen to this servant. The little prince accidentally scratched his face with his own fingernail."
Jun Shuyan glanced indifferently at Jinxiu, who had her head down, and then looked at Cheng Yan'er; he already knew what was going on.
He then explained why Shen Sangning had inexplicably added another hour to Qin Wanyue's punishment; now he understood.
"Is Your Majesty ready for your meal? Would you do me the honor of joining me?"
Cheng Yan'er's voice was sweet and her eyes were smiling. Only then did Jun Shuyan take a closer look at her.
She wore a pinkish-purple palace dress with subtle light purple floral patterns, and her hair was styled in a simple bun with a hairpin of the same color. She looked delicate but not seductive, and dignified.
Her features were delicate and exquisite, her cheeks were rosy and her face was like a peach blossom. Her eyes were moist as she looked at Jun Shuyan, and she only slightly parted her red lips when she spoke.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty? If you're unwilling, then so be it."
Seeing that he was staring at her without reacting, Cheng Yan'er assumed that today's plan had failed, but there was nothing she could do about it.
"Alright, now that you mention it, I am indeed a little hungry."
He strode inside carrying the child, and Cheng Yan'er, looking at Jinxiu, thought she had misheard.
"Your Majesty, hurry! The food has already been prepared!"
They had people keeping a close eye on Qin Wanyue's side, and that's why they took their chances in advance, hoping that fate would favor their Xinhua Garden.
Cheng Yan'er took a deep breath and followed. After entering the house, she took the child and handed him over to Jinxiu and Jun Shuyan to start lunch.
"This is my second time visiting Xinhua Garden. I truly feel I have wronged you and your son."
Cheng Yan'er personally served him food. Upon hearing this, she simply smiled and said softly, "Your Majesty is already overworked with countless affairs of state. Where would you find the energy for so much? I think it's enough that you've rested."
Jun Shuyan looked at her intently. If it were Qin Wanyue, he would probably still be patiently coaxing her to eat right now, wouldn't he?
How could anyone be like this woman, who could even serve the food by herself?
After the dishes were served, Cheng Yan'er first ladled a bowl of acacia soup for him and placed it in front of him. "Drinking soup before meals is good for the stomach. Your Majesty, please try the soup I made."
Hearing that it was she who had cooked it, Jun Shuyan became interested and took the spoon she handed him to savor it carefully.
"The flavor is fresh, sweet, and unforgettable; your cooking skills are quite good."
He felt better, and the soup, which he hadn't originally planned to have for lunch, actually whetted his appetite.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Please try some other dishes." Cheng Yan'er said shyly, using serving chopsticks to pick up food for him.
Jun Shuyan indeed tasted each dish carefully and couldn't find anything wrong with them. On the contrary, he felt increasingly full.
"Is your garden short of servants? You even have the master cooking for you personally."
After the meal, Jun Shuyan took a sip of tea and looked at Cheng Yan'er, asking her a question.
Cheng Yan'er shook her head and replied softly, "I don't lack servants, I just sometimes get bored and cook to pass the time and distract myself."
Jun Shuyan nodded knowingly and said to her, "If you really find it boring, you can go find Qin..."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Go and have a talk with the Queen. The little princess is there too, so the two children will have company."
He still needs to investigate what that servant said. If it's true, then Yue'er is really too insensible to treat a child like that.
A fleeting emotion flashed across Cheng Yan'er's eyes. It seemed that Jinxiu's words had had an effect; otherwise, given his nature, he would have told her to go find Qin Wanyue instead of the Empress.
Who in this palace doesn't know that Jun Shuyan adores Qin Wanyue? He thinks of her first in everything he does; Qin Wanyue is the best in his heart.
He must have thought that if he went to see her with the child, the two of them would get along very well, right?
Haha, that would be a big mistake.
"We really have to thank Her Majesty the Empress, otherwise, we don't know what kind of life we would be living in Xinhua Garden."
She forced out two tears and then gently wiped them away with a handkerchief.
Seeing her looking like a delicate flower in the wind, Jun Shuyan felt a pang of inexplicable heartache. He took her hand and asked softly, "Have you suffered any injustice? Tell me in detail, and I will surely seek justice for you and your son."
Cheng Yan'er felt extremely wronged upon hearing this, and recounted the days she had spent in Xinhua Garden since he left that night.
She was the first woman to fail to keep the emperor overnight after serving him, so that night rumors spread that Jun Shuyan had gone to the wrong palace and favored the wrong concubine.
Upon hearing this, Jun Shuyan's forehead veins bulged. What did he mean by favoring the wrong concubine? This entire harem belonged to him; where could he not stay?
These people really don't want their heads!
Seeing that he was already angry, Cheng Yan'er patted his back reassuringly and continued, "It's nothing, perhaps His Majesty has some important matters to attend to."
She spoke with understanding, tears welling in her eyes. Jun Shuyan gently wiped away her tears and gestured for her to continue.
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"These lackeys! How dare they show such contempt for their master!"
Jun Shuyan flew into a rage after hearing Cheng Yan'er's words. He slammed his fist on the table, startling everyone in the room so much that they immediately knelt down. "Your Majesty, please calm down!"