"Your Majesty, an urgent memorial from Jiangzhou..."
"Hiss—"
Liang Jiusi's voice halted. Looking up worriedly, he saw the emperor frown, as if enduring some pain.
The usually quite quick - witted eunuch blurted out without thinking.
"Your Majesty, what's wrong? Are you unwell? This old servant will go and summon Doctor Chang at once. You can't hide your illness when your dragon body is ailing..."
Jun Wuyuan felt a headache.
Liang Jiusi's tone and look were really easy to misinterpret. Combining it with what had just happened, Jun Wuyuan immediately understood what this guy was thinking.
His face darkened at once.
Liang Jiusi's small eyes stealthily glanced at a certain part, thinking secretly:
Even if the emperor is as vigorous as a dragon and tiger, he shouldn't be so indulgent. It's better to take things slowly...
Ouch!
The emperor's foot mercilessly kicked Liang Jiusi's butt, interrupting his wild thoughts.
Liang Jiusi was aggrieved. He covered his butt and wanted to say something, but when he looked up and met Jun Wuyuan's gloomy face, he was immediately frightened and quickly shut his mouth.
He didn't dare to say more, but he always kept it in mind. He would still find time to see Doctor Chang later.
The emperor was noble and aloof, thinking he was extremely powerful. But this was a major matter concerning the inheritance of the offspring, and there couldn't be the slightest mistake.
Even if he got kicked by the emperor, his heart would always be loyal to the emperor.
"If you dare to have wild thoughts again, you'll go to the Palace Cleaning Department and scrub the chamber pots for a month!"
Liang Jiusi: "..."
The sky is falling!
"Your Majesty, this old servant doesn't dare to think wild thoughts. Please don't be angry. This old servant will never dare again. The urgent memorial from Young Master Xie, what do you think..."
Liang Jiusi had never looked so serious before, as if nothing had happened.
Scrub chamber pots?
There's no way he'd ever scrub chamber pots again in this lifetime!
Jun Wuyuan gave him a cold look. Finally, since he was in a great mood after his satisfaction, he was too lazy to argue with him.
Business was important.
Humph.
Ling Shan in the palace sneered and silently cursed a few times.
You're so noble.
You're so great.
Why didn't you say business was important when you were huffing and puffing just now?
What a violent and crazy tyrant. He's clearly a beast in wolf's clothing!
"Your Ladyship, your face as beautiful as a peach blossom is still so charming even when you're angry."
Banchun said calmly, as if she didn't see the faint red marks on that snow - white body, and gently coaxed her.
"Not only the emperor, but even this servant likes it very much."
Ling Shan gave Banchun a charming glare. The corners of her eyes were red, and her eyes were moist, without any hint of aggression.
She snorted and scolded coquettishly, "Who wants his liking? I should've known better than to care about him. I should've let him starve. Serves him right!"
Her smiling, scolding expression was lively and intimate, showing that it was just a coquettish complaint.
Just as Banchun was about to say something, the curtain of the bathing pool was lifted.
[Since Shan Shan has the energy to scold me, it seems my efforts just now weren't in vain!]
Ling Shan: "..."
If she didn't have a bit of sense left, she really would've jumped up and beaten this shameless beast who eavesdropped on others.
"Shan Shan wouldn't really ignore me, would she? Is Shan Shan angry with me for not coming to serve you?"
[This bathing pool looks quite good. It's a good thing that old guy Liang Jiusi dared to suspect that I'm not up to it... It seems I have to prove myself physically...]
Ling Shan: "..."
What?
That guy Liang Jiusi is causing trouble for her again!
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't be so excited. Let's talk it over.
"I'm not angry!"
Ling Shan's little face, flushed by the steam, was delicate and charming. Her tone was soft and coquettish:
"Your Majesty, Shan Shan is so tired. I'll be done soon. You go and attend to your business first, okay?"
Jun Wuyuan's deep eyes stared at the fair skin hidden under the steam, sliding over it inch by inch as if he saw nothing else.
His face looked calm and noble, but only he and the person involved knew what was on his mind.
Ling Shan buried her whole body in the warm pool water. Her clear almond eyes were filled with a hint of coquetry.
"Hurry up. I'll wait for you outside."
[I'm so tempted. I'll let you off for now!]
Jun Wuyuan hurriedly stepped away.
Ling Shan quietly let out a sigh of relief and quickly said to Banchun, who was standing silently with her head down:
"Hurry, help me get dressed and get up."
If she stayed in the water any longer, what if that beast Jun Wuyuan changed his mind and came back?
Banchun watched her ladyship act as if there was a wolf chasing her from behind and couldn't help but smile secretly.
But her hands moved quickly to help Ling Shan get dressed. She carefully dried her hair with a cloth towel, styled it into a stunning hair bun, and inserted hairpins.
When everything was ready, Ling Shan sincerely praised Banchun.
This dress was newly prepared by her, very similar to the one she wore before entering the Xuanzheng Hall. If you didn't look closely, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Having an affair in broad daylight, and in such a sacred place as the Xuanzheng Hall.
If this got out, she might become the hated demonic concubine that everyone would shout at.
"Shan Shan?"
Jun Wuyuan was sitting upright at the imperial desk, reviewing memorials. He didn't turn around, but he seemed to have eyes in the back of his head and exposed the person who was peeping.
Hearing his self - indulgent and smug self - justification in his mind, Ling Shan rolled her eyes silently.
Putting other things aside, Jun Wuyuan's recent performance was indeed within her expectations, but also a bit unexpected.
However, he was still far from meeting Ling Shan's satisfaction.
Training a dog wasn't something that could be done overnight.
She wasn't in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, let Shan Shan massage you."
After all the commotion, the weariness between Jun Wuyuan's eyebrows seemed to have dissipated a bit, but the red bloodshot in the corners of his peach - blossom eyes was still visible.
At this moment, if she didn't show proper concern, how could she maintain her persona?
"Aren't you tired anymore?"
Jun Wuyuan put down his imperial pen and affectionately reached out to hold her fair wrist, smiling.
This smile was as charming as the bright moon and gentle breeze. His already handsome face was even more captivating at this moment, making Ling Shan stare blankly.
As soon as Jun Wuyuan shifted his gaze from her fair skin, he met her almond eyes filled with his reflection, clear, bright, and glistening.
The corner of his lips twitched slightly, and his fingertips gently rubbed her smooth skin.
"Seeing Your Majesty working so hard, Shan Shan feels heartache. I'm not tired at all. Your Majesty, you should pay attention to rest. You can't finish handling the government affairs all at once."
Jun Wuyuan felt his heart soften, filled with a hint of warmth.
"I'll do as Shan Shan says."
Jun Wuyuan really relaxed his body and leaned back on the broad gold - lacquered and dragon - carved sandalwood throne. With a wave of his hand, he pulled the delicate beauty onto his lap and obediently rested.
The strong body behind her pressed tightly against her, and his head rested on Ling Shan's shoulder, drawing energy from the rich fragrance.
"Shan Shan, do you want to know what happened?"