Liang Jiusi was extremely vexed.
Watching the newly - rising imperial attendant enter the palace hall, he felt a sense of desolation in his heart.
Other palace servants only thought that Lady Ling Shan had captured the emperor's heart exclusively, but they didn't know that this was far more than just "exclusive favor".
It was clearly a cut - throat competition and elimination!
Since saving the emperor in the Luo River, Lady Ling Shan had been highly favored by His Majesty and accompanied him day and night.
At first, Liang Jiusi was quite relieved.
The girl sent from Cining Palace was an exception. She was loyal in saving the emperor and always considerate. At least, he didn't have to be on tenterhooks, guarding against underhanded tricks.
However, gradually, Liang Jiusi, the most favored eunuch in the Inner Palace and the emperor's right - hand man, sensed something was amiss.
Lady Ling Shan was simply too capable.
From the emperor's clothing and food to daily trivial matters, she could arrange everything related to His Majesty perfectly.
What shocked Liang Jiusi most was that there was actually someone who understood the emperor's mind better than him and could anticipate it even earlier!
This was a disaster!
Wasn't this level of attentiveness aimed at taking his place as the most favored one?
After the bathing incident last time, Liang Jiusi quickly put away his petty schemes.
No matter how much he grumbled in his heart, he really didn't clean the chamber pot.
Whether His Majesty had taken a fancy to Lady Ling Shan didn't matter.
What mattered was why Lady Ling Shan was competing with him for the privilege of serving the emperor up close?
Look! For such an important matter as the emperor reviewing memorials overnight, His Majesty had actually abandoned him and turned to her!
The more Liang Jiusi thought about it, the more pitiful he felt.
Standing outside the curtain, he was like an unwanted cabbage in the field, looking pale and forlorn...
Suddenly, Liang Jiusi stiffened. The face he had glimpsed just now flashed through his mind.
Lady Ling Shan's complexion seemed a bit off.
I hope she's not feeling unwell...
Liang Jiusi tucked the whisk behind his back and nimbly found an angle to press against the curtain, trying to eavesdrop on the sounds inside.
Unfortunately, the imperial study had strict rules and was very large. Just the inner chamber of the small imperial study was quite complex.
Liang Jiusi had been assigned to guard the door outside the hall. No matter how sharp his hearing was, he could only press against the curtain desperately.
He sighed silently in his heart. He still couldn't hear anything!
Why did His Majesty have to summon Lady Ling Shan so late at night after finally finishing his official business?
What on earth were His Majesty and Lady Ling Shan doing inside?
[There is a scoundrel in Songyang County. While his elder brother was seriously ill in bed, he seduced his sister - in - law... After his brother's death, he openly forced himself on the widow, and she became pregnant. Not long ago, he died of a sudden heart attack during sex...]
Ling Shan: "?!"
Her exhausted and weak body was suddenly infused with a warm current and she instantly perked up.
Oh my goodness! What a salacious local affair!
[Your Majesty, please forgive me. In Li'an County, there has been little rain, and the tribute of flat peaches has been continuously reduced. The county magistrate is extremely frightened and has asked me to report this... I am not very capable, but I have a fertile field and a fruit orchard of hundreds of mu. I accidentally obtained a fruit, which is extremely sweet and delicious. I hereby offer it to Your Majesty...]
Jun Wuyuan's forehead started to ache. He waved his hand and threw the memorial away.
What a bunch of oddballs! A marquis should be more ambitious, but instead, he was full of nonsense and unorthodox ideas!
"Your Majesty, it's hot. This servant has prepared lotus seed soup for you."
Jun Wuyuan looked up at Ling Shan, who was approaching and about to pay her respects, and waved for her to come closer.
He didn't know when he had started to dislike seeing people kneel and act humbly.
Ling Shan's heart skipped a beat. The corners of her lips curved slightly, revealing a delicate and frail face.
Jun Wuyuan's eyes naturally fell on her face, and his brows furrowed.
Before her graceful figure could get closer, Jun Wuyuan suddenly stood up. He took the tray from her hand and placed it aside, then suspiciously lifted her face with his other hand.
"What happened? Why is your complexion so pale?"
[Could it be that I've been too busy these days and haven't had time to see you, so you've been hiding and feeling sad all by yourself, you silly goose?]
Ling Shan: "..."
She really thanked His Majesty for his wild imagination.
"Could it be that your injuries haven't healed yet?"
The corners of Ling Shan's lips curved slightly. Before she could say anything, she saw Jun Wuyuan pick her up in one go, place her on the imperial desk, and start to act.
[I'm just checking your wounds in a proper and selfless way to see if that ice - muscle ointment is really as miraculous as it's said to be.]
Ling Shan: "?"
"Your Majesty..."
Ling Shan blushed and deliberately struggled a bit.
"Don't move."
A loud sound rang out, and both of them froze on the spot.
This time, Ling Shan's cheeks really flushed uncontrollably, and her long eyelashes fluttered.
How could this tyrant Jun Wuyuan... hit her butt?
Jun Wuyuan's mind went blank for a moment. His hand...
Why did it land there?
However, it was quite soft.
Ling Shan: "!"
Stop talking! Her ears were already so red, and he was still talking about how soft it was?
She was half - undressed and being held in place. If someone walked in and saw this...
"Your Majesty, this servant's injuries have healed. There's no need..."
"Don't move."
Jun Wuyuan's voice was a bit hoarse. He leaned forward, his palm landing on the outside of her fair and delicate hand, getting closer in a strong and domineering way.
[I'm not a brute. I'm just taking it slow, just slow... The silly goose's lips seem a bit pale. They should have some color added.]
Ling Shan: "?"
Brute!
It was clearly his own lust that had flared up, but he claimed it was because her lips were pale.
He was still as annoyingly pretentious and sultry as ever!
Just as she was grumbling in her heart, the hot palm on her lower back pulled her closer for a kiss.
Their lips met. First, it was a gentle peck. His burning gaze fixed on the charming face inches away, as if deliberately seducing her.
He pecked and nibbled gently. Only after seeing the dazed look in her almond - shaped eyes and the amorous look in them did he slowly deepen the kiss.
The hall was completely silent. Apart from the occasional soft moans, the alluring kiss was like a long - lasting rain, gradually seeping in and not missing any bit of softness.
When the kiss ended, Ling Shan's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were full of spring water as she fell back into Jun Wuyuan's arms.
She slowly caught her breath and listened to his proud and noisy heartbeat.
She rolled her eyes silently. This tyrant was really like a dog, and now he was even panting!
However, it was amazing that Jun Wuyuan could notice her complexion at the first moment.
It showed that her efforts to win his heart these days had paid off handsomely.
Habit becomes second nature. Once Jun Wuyuan got used to her company and their "shared understanding", where could he find someone as considerate and "understanding" as her?
Ling Shan believed that Jun Wuyuan would know what he really wanted.
Suddenly, his fingers landed on her snow - white shoulder, stroking the wound that still had a faint red mark.
It was like a red plum blossom blooming on a snow - covered mountain, dazzlingly beautiful.
A secret thought emerged in his mind:
It would be better if this plum blossom bloomed more.