Listening to the commotion inside the room, Dong Yun, who was waiting outside to serve, heaved a sigh.
It was said that love in the world was the most ruinous thing, and it was really true.
When the Empress Dowager was in her prime, a beautiful and innocent young girl, she met the then - unnamed King Anding.
She fell in love at first sight and deepened her affection at the second sight.
The Empress Dowager's heart was set on the King Anding. However, back then, she had been designated to enter the palace for the imperial consort selection. Even after being forced into the palace, she still couldn't forget him. It wasn't until the King Anding returned in triumph, covered in glory, and knelt in the main hall to beg the emperor for a marriage decree.
After that, the Empress Dowager often murmured to herself.
Over the years, her obsession had not faded at all. Instead, it had become even stronger.
Thinking of the woman at the Mid - Autumn Night Banquet, Dong Yun frowned. How could she have survived that high cliff? Moreover, the imperial guards had assured that they had watched that woman fall with their own eyes.
It was really strange...
There was no time for more thought. She had to go to the Qianyuan Hall to inform the emperor of the Empress Dowager's order.
After instructing several people to serve the Empress Dowager well, Dong Yun set off for the Qianyuan Hall.
At present, only Li Dahai was guarding outside the Qianyuan Hall. She took a few steps forward, and Li Dahai, who was standing guard outside, greeted her with a smile.
"So it's Aunt Dong Yun. May I ask what instructions you have?" Li Dahai's heart skipped a beat. Thinking about the chaos inside, if she knew about it, the Empress Dowager might not spare Concubine Zhen.
"The Empress Dowager has been back for a few days. She wants to invite His Majesty and Concubine Zhen to have dinner with her in the Cining Palace. That's why she sent me here."
"What a coincidence. His Majesty felt a bit dizzy after breakfast and has already gone to rest. When His Majesty wakes up, I'll inform you, Aunt Dong Yun."
Li Dahai told a white lie without batting an eyelid.
"Why did His Majesty suddenly feel unwell? Has the imperial physician been summoned?" Dong Yun's face changed, and she asked with concern.
"Aunt Dong Yun, please rest assured. The imperial physician has been here. He said that His Majesty has been too busy and is just too tired. He just needs to rest in peace."
"In that case, please inform His Majesty after he wakes up that the Empress Dowager invites him and Concubine Zhen to dinner, Chief Li."
"Chief Li, please stay. I'll go to the Guanghan Palace." Dong Yun said with a smile and then lifted her feet to head towards the harem.
Li Dahai frowned. Concubine Zhen was currently in the Qianyuan Hall. If she went there now, she would surely come back empty - handed.
"Why bother you, Aunt Dong Yun? I'll just send a little eunuch to deliver the message. The Empress Dowager can't do without you, Aunt Dong Yun."
Li Dahai was very good at speaking. His words made Dong Yun beam with joy. She picked up her silk handkerchief to cover the smile on her lips.
"Since Chief Li has said so, I'll return to the Cining Palace."
After saying that, she was about to turn around and leave.
Just as she took a step, a loud noise came from the closed Qianyuan Hall, as if a heavy object had fallen to the ground. It made both of them tremble involuntarily.
"What's going on?" Dong Yun frowned slightly and lifted her skirt towards the door.
Li Dahai was so scared that he felt his internal organs were about to jump out of his mouth. He quickly followed and said, "I think His Majesty has woken up. I'll go and inform you, Aunt Dong Yun."
"Is His Majesty okay? There was such a loud noise inside." As she said this, suspicion arose in Dong Yun's heart.
His Majesty used to be in good health. Why did he close the door in broad daylight?
On the other side of the door, Di Yunjian was holding Yan Qingshu, who had red - rimmed eyes and was full of tears. He reached out to push aside the sweaty hair on her face and gently bit her jade - like collarbone.
He left a red mark on her fair skin.
"Does it feel good?" Di Yunjian's hoarse and lazy voice was mixed with a slight gasp. He gently pinched her chin with his backhand and kissed her again.
He muffled her uncontrollable moans.
He was constantly listening to the commotion outside and silently praised Li Dahai in his heart.
The girl in his arms had a blushing face, on the verge of crying, looking extremely pitiful. Seeing her biting her lips and not daring to cry out, his heart softened.
Di Yunjian sighed inwardly. He picked her up in his arms and said towards the outside, "Aunt Dong Yun, I know. I still feel a bit dizzy. I'll go at dinner time."
"Li Dahai, go to the Guanghan Palace and inform Concubine Zhen."
He emphasized the words "Concubine Zhen" a bit more, and the strength of his kneading on her body also increased.
Yan Qingshu was forced to have red and wet eyes. Her slender hands weakly clung to his broad shoulders.
"In that case, Your Majesty should take good care of your health. This old servant will take her leave."
After Dong Yun's voice faded away, the sound of departing footsteps could be heard.
Di Yunjian curled his lips, hugged Yan Qingshu and rolled onto the dragon bed in the Qianyuan Hall. The two continued to frolic.
Yan Qingshu grabbed his mischievous hand and said pitifully, "Your Majesty, your servant is tired."
"Be good. Wait a bit more..."
The man on her seemed not to hear. He responded with his mouth, but his actions didn't soften.
Yan Qingshu sobbed softly. The golden curtain shook violently. It was a long time before it finally stopped.
Di Yunjian hugged the petite girl in his arms. His big hand twirled her slightly damp hair and tidied up the messy hair on her forehead.
"Liu Lang, I'm scared." The soft voice of the girl in his arms sounded, and she burrowed deeper into his arms, hugging his slender waist.
"Hmm?" Di Yunjian, satiated, had a lazy and hoarse voice.
"What are you afraid of?"
"Just now, when Aunt Dong Yun came, you were teasing your servant so recklessly." Yan Qingshu was a bit aggrieved and playfully hit his strong upper body.
"What if we were discovered?"
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got, and her expression became more and more awkward.
She turned her back to Di Yunjian. Her back was slender. She sniffled and pretended to wipe away her tears.
"Without my order, she wouldn't dare to come in." Di Yunjian held her hand. Seeing that she was really angry, he quickly hugged her tightly and coaxed her softly.
"Don't be angry. I won't do this again in the future."
Although Yan Qingshu was angry, she didn't dare to make too much of a fuss with him. After going back and forth three times, she finally snorted and burrowed back into his arms.
"Liu Lang, why does the Empress Dowager want your servant to go to the Cining Palace?"
For some reason, she subconsciously felt a bit afraid of the Empress Dowager.
Although the Empress Dowager was kind - hearted, she still didn't know why she felt a sense of unease from the bottom of her heart.
"Silly girl. You're carrying the only bloodline of the royal family. Naturally, she values you."
"By the way, do you feel uncomfortable in your stomach?"
Di Yunjian touched her lower abdomen, a bit worried. Just now, during their frolic, he had been very gentle, afraid of hurting her.
Hearing this, Yan Qingshu shook her head. "Liu Lang, he's very well - behaved and has never troubled your servant."
After saying that, she also placed her hand on her lower abdomen.
Now the fetus was six months old, but her belly was bigger than that of an ordinary six - month - pregnant woman. It looked like she was eight months pregnant.
Di Yunjian was a bit shocked. "Your belly is so big now. Do you feel uncomfortable? I'm really worried."
This was his first bloodline. He had never seen a pregnant woman before. Now seeing her once - slender waist had become much bigger, he was really panicked.