Zong Zhengjin waved his hand to dismiss the servants in the Drunken Cloud Pavilion, and strode towards the bed, lifted the curtains, and indeed saw that someone was still sleeping, and sleeping very soundly.

  Her complexion had regained its rosy hue, soft and endearing. He deliberately pinched her small nose, her eyes still closed, but her cherry lips were parted as she breathed.

  She chuckled and leaned in to kiss her, "Mmm..."

  Su Jing opened her eyes dazedly, somewhat disoriented, and wrapped her arms around his neck, pouting habitually, "Im hungry, and Im still sleepy."

  Zong Zhengjin didnt want to come over at this time and see her unusual side, raised an eyebrow, pulled her up from the bed, she was still in ***, only a pink belly band hanging loosely around her neck.

  Su Jing didnt mind him suddenly pulling her out of the quilt, suddenly exposing a large area of skin to the outside, causing her to shrink uncontrollably for a moment, and then tightly wrapping herself around him.

  "Your Majesty..." She pouted and protested.

  Zong Zhengjins mood was not bad, it could be said that it was very good. "Do you want me to help you put on your clothes?"

  Su Jing woke up more than half, but unfortunately, her spirit was still a bit tired. She raised her hand to rub her eyes and asked, "Will the Emperor be okay?"

  Is this the law of the land?

  He pulled down her small hand, and indeed, according to the way she had rubbed them, the pair of eyes he loved dearly had already turned slightly red. He gently stroked the corners of her eyes with his thumb.

  "Are you going to wear this one?" Zong Zhengjin picked up the pink gauze skirt with layered pearls next to him, and suddenly thought of something, saying, "Dont wear that dress again on Mid-Autumn Festival."

  "Oh," Su Jings body was almost completely unobstructed, her entire person shrinking into his embrace.

  Zong Zhengjin pulled her up to sit down, "I will let Su Shunxian send you a few pieces of fabric, if you like something, you can also ask the people in the Imperial Wardrobe to make it for you."

  "The emperor is truly great," Su Jing said with a flattering tone.

  Zong Zhengjin sighed and thought that this flattery might be too obvious, but he couldnt deny that it was pleasant to hear.

  Zong Zhengjin had never helped a woman put on clothes before, he only knew how to take them off, not put them on. For the first time, under Su Jings scorching gaze, he couldnt help but feel a little flustered.

  "Why dont we let Yīn Jiāo come in?" Sū Jìng saw that he was somewhat at a loss, and to avoid hurting his self-esteem, "Anyway, the maids will also be dressing her hair later."

  Anyway, you still wont understand later on.

  Zong Zhengjin covered his mouth with his fist and coughed twice, somewhat embarrassed. "I already know how to wear it."

  Su Jing actually wanted to say that she was very hungry and let Ting Yao come in to end the battle quickly, but at this moment she still wisely chose to shut up.

  It was a struggle to get dressed, but apart from being a bit wrinkled, at least he was properly attired. However, the dragon-embroidered black robe on his own body was a mess of wrinkles.

  Su Jing couldnt help but laugh, thinking about it still couldnt hold back her laughter, this guy absolutely had his first time.

  "Wear your shoes and laugh if you want to."

  Zong Zhengjin had no choice but to put her on the bed and loudly called out, "Su Shunxian."

  Su Shun hastily bowed his head and went in, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

  "Go and fetch me a few sets of clothes, and also, lets have lunch set up here at noon."

  Su Shunyan responded with a sound and hurriedly went out. If he hadnt misseen just now, Master Su had already put on her clothes, and Yao Daiman was in the outer room. The inner chamber was left to the two of them alone, wasnt that...

  Zong Zhengjin changed into a new outer robe, Su Jingxiu also fixed her hair and tidied herself up before coming out of the inner room. The two sat down at the square table in the outer room, "Lets have lunch first."

  Su Jingxi had long been hungry, her chest sticking to her back. "Your Majesty, would you like to try some candied cherries?"

  This is also a dish that Su Jing loves very much, sweet and delicious, and its very appetizing to eat.

  Zong Zhengjin shook his head, he wasnt very interested in these things, "You eat."

  Two people were eating at a leisurely pace, Su Jings movements were quick but elegant, occasionally recommending dishes to the other person. Zong Zhengjin saw her enjoying her meal and although he didnt say anything, he also ate half a bowl more of rice.

  After eating, Su Jingzhen felt that her vitality had fully recovered. Alright, although when walking, her legs were still a bit shaky, but with the skirt covering them, outsiders wouldnt know.

  "I still have official business to attend to, Ill leave first and come back to see you tonight."

  Su Jing nodded and stood up to prepare for the ceremony, but was pulled back by him, "Youre not feeling well, rest properly, no need to go through with the ceremony."

  Su Jings eyes widened in surprise, he actually knew everything!

  This expression amused him, and he pulled her into his arms, leaning down to kiss her. "How about adding fragrance to your red sleeves this afternoon, Feier?"

  Su Jing smiled and said, "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, its better for the concubines not to disturb you."

  Last night I was favored, this noon the Emperor came over to have lunch with me, and if I go to Zichen Hall again this afternoon to attend to my ink, Im afraid it would be too conspicuous, besides her body hasnt fully recovered yet.

  Zong Zhengjin also said it casually, he has always been strict with himself, and the few times he broke his rules were all because of her, but not to the point where he neglected state affairs for her.

  Su Jingxi waited until he left, then turned around and entered the inner room. "When Su Shunian comes to deliver things later, call me again. Send away anyone else who comes."

  Dai Man responded and walked out.

  "Master, would you like to take a bath? Ill help massage you," Yao said softly from behind.

  Su Jingxiao was amused by her serious expression, "Okay."

  Ting Yao indeed studied medicine and was very familiar with the acupoints on the human body. After a massage, Su Jingyun suddenly felt her whole body relax and feel much better.

  "Whats wrong with the Mid-Autumn Festival gift?"

  The reward was distributed the day before Mid-Autumn Festival, when she was still in confinement. In order to test those slaves, she deliberately chose to follow the usual palace rules and did not give extra rewards to comfort Ans heart.

  "No, I havent found anything unusual."

  Su Jing nodded, "If they were really that calm it would be good, by the way, whats with Dai Qing?"

  "Being honest and down-to-earth, taciturn, seemingly not liking to talk to people, every day doing her own duties, the master has never reused her, nor has she shown any dissatisfaction."

  "A dog that bites doesnt bark, bring the incense first, let Dai Qing observe for a while longer, and as soon as theres anything unusual, tell me immediately. Zuiyunwu will absolutely not tolerate anyone with rebellious intentions."

  "Is Master going all out for favor now?" Ting Yao asked excitedly upon hearing this.

  Su Jingxi knew what she was thinking, "Dont you think Ive been hiding my light for too long?"

  Yao smiled and said, "I know, master has his own reasons."

  The young master was exceptionally intelligent from a young age, and would often say astonishing things. The old master and mistress may not have known about the young masters other side, but for her, who had been serving him since he was a child, it was all too clear.

  At two oclock in the morning, Daiman walked in and said, "Master, Su Gonggong has arrived."

  Su Jing got up from the couch, stretched her waist and said, "Wait on me to get up."

  Su Jing simply tied up her hair and went out, "Sorry to keep you waiting for so long, Su Gonggong."

  Su Shun hastily made a bow and said, "The young master of the Su family has been killed."

  "His Majesty has ordered me to bring some things over for Miss Su, including this pot of globe thistle that was specially cultivated by someone. You can enjoy it in your leisure time, Master Su."

  Su Jing swept a glance at the several eunuchs behind him holding those fabric hair accessories, then focused his attention on the haitang that Su Shunyan had specially introduced, which was not a particularly valuable variety, but looked quite pleasing in shape.

  Smiling, "Please trouble Lord Su to thank His Majesty for me, I like it very much."

  "Thats good. The Emperor still has some matters to attend to in the evening, so let me tell Master Su that it may be too late, and Master Su doesnt have to wait, its better to rest early."

  Su Jing anxiously said, "I also hope that Grandfather Su will remind His Majesty to eat on time and take care of his dragon body."

  "This is natural, a slave will convey Sus masters intention to His Majesty."

  Zichen Hall

  "Su Zhuzi seemed to like that pot of begonias very much, its said that the Emperor specially rewarded her with it. She immediately had the servant move the pot of begonias to the inner chamber and also told the servant to remind the Emperor to take care of his dragon body and eat on time..."

  Zong Zhengjin glanced at the person who was talking incessantly and asked, "Youre so talkative, but how much did you gain from her?"

  Su Shun hastily knelt down, "Your Majestys discerning eye, how dare I?"

  Heaven and earth are witnesses, the slaves in the palace who receive rewards from other palaces every time they return must repay their own masters. Concealing and not reporting is a rebellious heart, and when discovered, it is also the time of death.

  Zong Zhengjin asked him as he knelt down, "What do you think of her?"

  Su Shuns thoughts had already turned over in his mind for a few moments, and seeing the person above him staring at him, he knew that perfunctory words would not do, so he put on a bitter face.

  "Reporting back to Your Majesty, I felt that Su Guiren was different from others. She treated us servants with kindness and warmth, and towards you, it seemed... as if she were treating her own family."

  He finished speaking and bowed his head to the ground, not daring to look anywhere else.

  "Family?" Zong Zhengjin repeated, "What about the Empress? The Empress is my wife."

  Su Shunan cursed himself in his heart, how did he end up in this situation today? No matter what he said, it was all wrong, and one careless sentence could lead to a death sentence.

  "Very well, I pardon your crime."

  "I didnt know, I only knew that every time the Emperor faced the Empress, he was as solemn as when he was holding court, and even more so than when he was with Lord Meng. He never relaxed, let alone felt joyful when he was with Consort Su," Su Shun said, word by word, under his gaze.

  To speak ill of the emperor is already a capital offense.

  "Hmph," he said, "Get up, I want to be alone for a while."

  Su Shunxian responded with a sound, bowed and retreated.

  Zong Zhengjin walked to the window, outside was still sunny, the suns rays were a bit dazzling, the sky outside the heavy palace walls was very blue and deep.

  Didnt you know it from the very beginning? Now still hesitating, just want to thoroughly confirm ones own mind.