It was Lin Liangdi's night to wait on the emperor... Yan Qingshu recalled the pills she had seen on the mall panel a few days ago.
Even she herself didn't realize that, subconsciously, she had developed a slight possessiveness towards the man in front of her.
"I understand Your Majesty," Yan Qingshu said in his arms, hugging him a bit tighter. Her voice was tinged with desolation.
Noticing the disappointment and sadness in her tone, Di Yunjian felt a surge of pleasure in his heart.
Was she jealous?
Di Yunjian looked down and saw that the woman in his arms had buried her head in his chest. Her lowered eyelids concealed the look of dejection in her eyes.
His heart softened. He reached out and stroked her long, black hair that was loosely scattered.
He had already made up his mind. This time, just like when Concubine Tang had served him, he would sleep in the side hall and would not touch Lin Liangdi.
This thought made Di Yunjian slightly stunned.
He was a bit surprised at this thought of his. Since he ascended the throne, beautiful women from all over the country had been sent to the palace like a tide by local officials.
He had always wanted to realize his grand ambition and have a harem full of beauties. But at this moment, holding the woman in his arms, he felt a sense of contentment he had never experienced before.
It filled his heart warmly, making his heart and eyes only see the person in front of him.
Di Yunjian pursed his lips, trying to drive this thought out of his mind. But the overwhelming joy surrounded his heart, leaving him at a loss.
"Your Highness is the king of the country, busy with state affairs every day. Since I started serving you, I have always kept this in mind," Yan Qingshu buried her head deeper, and her voice was muffled.
But one could clearly feel a sense of disappointment and sorrow.
Di Yunjian wanted to tell her that she didn't have to be so understanding, but the words got stuck in his throat.
"I have always kept your feelings in my heart. I will never let you down," Di Yunjian hugged her a bit tighter. His deep voice was especially solemn at this moment.
These words weighed heavily on Yan Qingshu's heart.
Never let you down...
These four words echoed in Yan Qingshu's ears. She didn't know what to think or what to do.
A king's promise carried great weight, but would this promise still be valid after some time?
Before she could think further, Yan Qingshu raised her head. Her beautiful eyes were filled with tears.
The crystal - clear tears fell one by one in Di Yunjian's eyes, hitting the back of his hand.
"Your Highness, I... I have always regarded you as my husband. I know I shouldn't say these things," Yan Qingshu cried until her eyes and nose were red. She looked so pitiful.
"But I really admire you..." Yan Qingshu sobbed, pouring out her feelings.
Di Yunjian's heart softened like a puddle of water. He quickly coaxed her gently and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his big hand.
"Don't cry. I know everything. I will definitely never let you down," Di Yunjian bent down and kissed away the continuous tears from the corners of her eyes.
"I believe in Your Highness," she raised her eyes. A smile appeared on her lively and beautiful face, with the still - lingering crystal tears. She was stunningly beautiful.
After saying that, she buried her head in the man's arms again, with a confident smile on her lips.
Whether this promise would last or not, at least at this moment, it was in effect and could bring her boundless glory and wealth. That was enough.
At this moment, even if she indulged for a short while, she was satisfied.
Di Yunjian stayed with Yan Qingshu until nightfall. After dinner, he returned to the palace.
As soon as he returned to the palace, Li Dahai entered the imperial study to report.
"Your Majesty, Lin Liangdi is already waiting in the Ganlu Hall," Li Dahai said.
Hearing this, Di Yunjian just turned his head and casually responded with a grunt. Then he picked up the book on the table and started writing something.
After a while, Di Yunjian looked up and placed the stack of written books on the corner of the table and patted them.
"Take these books to the Guanghan Hall later. I think she has finished reading and practicing all the books and calligraphy copies. Take some new ones there," Di Yunjian said.
After saying that, Di Yunjian stood up and was about to walk towards the Ganlu Hall.
Just as he walked out of the door, Di Yunjian stopped.
"I remember that the Western Regions have offered a lot of playthings. Pick the biggest night - pearl and send it to Shuer's palace. Also, pick the best rouge and powder from those offered by Korea and send them there," Di Yunjian said.
After saying that, Di Yunjian left.
Li Dahai agreed and quickly ordered someone to pick out the items and send them to the Guanghan Hall.
Walking on the winding path in the moonlight, Di Yunjian looked up at the sky. The bright moon was hanging high, and the moonlight was pure.
The summer evening breeze blew on his heart, making him feel light - hearted.
The hem of Di Yunjian's clothes lifted up the falling petals, which piled up under his clothes.
When he arrived at the door of the Ganlu Hall, Di Yunjian sighed and pushed the door open.
Inside the Ganlu Hall, Lin Liangdi, who had already finished washing, was sitting in front of the large canopy bed. Hearing the door being pushed open, she stood up and lifted the gauze robe on her body.
She walked lightly, lifted the bed curtain that reached from the floor to the ceiling, and walked towards the door.
A smile appeared on Lin Liangdi's lips. With each step she took, she took off a bit more of the gauze robe.
When she came in front of Di Yunjian, the gauze robe on the outside had slipped to her arms, revealing her fair skin.
Under the illumination of the lamp, her skin glowed faintly.
"Greetings to Your Majesty..." Lin Liangdi said in a soft voice. She adjusted her posture while greeting and showed her fair neck. There was a proper look of shyness on her face. She looked up at him with a half - said expression.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Lin Liangdi paused for a moment. Then she boldly stepped forward and reached out to untie his clothes.
Di Yunjian subconsciously took a step back and quietly pulled his sleeve out of her hand.
"Get up," he said indifferently.
The smile on Lin Liangdi's face froze. Looking at the emperor's calm expression, her heart skipped a beat.
She only had this night. Otherwise, if the result she wanted was really found out a few months later and she hadn't served the emperor, how could she explain it?
Thinking of this, Lin Liangdi's face turned a bit pale. But she still boldly said in a charming voice, "Your Majesty, it's late at night. Let me serve you to rest."
Seeing her half - undressed, Di Yunjian frowned tightly.
He walked around Lin Liangdi and untied his clothes on his own. Then he lifted the bed curtain and walked towards the canopy bed.
"Your Majesty..." Lin Liangdi was still not willing to give up. She followed him in small steps. Looking at the man's strong figure, the admiration in her eyes became stronger.
Di Yunjian took off his clothes until he was only left with his undergarments. One couldn't tell his emotions from his eyebrows. He just seemed so cold.
"It's late at night. I'm tired. Let's go to bed," Di Yunjian said and then took off his shoes and lay down on the bed.
The smile on Lin Liangdi's face completely froze.
Was the emperor just going to sleep like this?
If so, why did he choose her tonight?
"Your Majesty... It's my night to serve you..." she bit her lips and said unwillingly.
"I'm not feeling well today," Di Yunjian said faintly with his eyes closed.
Hearing this, Lin Liangdi's eyes were already red.
Since the emperor had said so, what else could she do? She took off her shoes and got on the bed, lying beside him.
Sleepiness gradually came over them, and both of them fell into a deep sleep.
After a while, from the bed curtain that reached from the floor to the ceiling, there came muffled groans and soft, boneless moans.
They were so embarrassing to hear, but there was no movement inside the curtain.