She didn't know whether it was because she didn't have the elegance of a lady, or if it was just her nature, but when eating, she liked to suddenly switch chopsticks with him and serve herself more food when she came across something delicious, occasionally encouraging him to eat more, even though her table manners were still elegant and refined, only somewhat inferior compared to other women.
Fortunately, he has gotten used to it and doesn't mind.
Yes, he didn't mind, and he couldn't figure out why his own principles had come to this point today, being ravaged by her until nothing was left, so he just gave up, it's fine like this for now.
"Hmm, Huier has made an effort," Zong Zhengjin rarely opened his mouth to praise her.
Su Jingxi was delighted, with a curved brow and eyes, the whole evening, in order to express her gratitude, she kept serving dishes with him, doing the work of hot pot throughout, and enjoying it.
Zong Zhengjin wouldn't interrupt her rare interest, normally extremely lazy, unwilling to move around, not liking to exert herself, the thing she loves doing most is lying on the couch reading novels. Now that there's a rare opportunity for her to exercise, it mustn't be missed.
Su Jing was extremely favored during this period, and the emperor would occasionally come here to have a meal. The ingredients brought back by Xiaofu and others from the imperial kitchen were naturally the freshest. Even though winter had already begun and fresh vegetables were scarce, the portion allocated to Zuiyun Pavilion was not small at all, at least enough for the two of them to eat.
"What does Your Majesty think?" Su Jing asked casually as he put down his chopsticks.
"Not bad," he didn't particularly like soup, and rarely ate it, but today he had unknowingly eaten a lot, even more than usual.
The flavor is indeed exceptionally delicious, but more so because of her personal service, making him "overwhelmed with gratitude".
Su Jing hooked up the corner of her mouth and accepted his subtle "praise" with pleasure, because she deeply understood his "reserve".
After dinner, under Su Jing's coquettish and spoiled behavior, Zong Zhengjin reluctantly accompanied her to finish another game of chess. However, he strongly disagreed with someone who said that her chess skills had improved, and he even scoffed at her terrible and unbearable chess style.
It's a bit dull here and needs to be made up for elsewhere, and today Dr. Zhang specially came to tell him this news in person.
Even though the two of them had been sleeping together for over a month, they were always covered in quilts and just slept, Zong Zhengjin had already suppressed his nature multiple times, he couldn't bear it anymore.
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Zong Zhengjin took a deep breath, his body almost unable to hold back, he had long been prepared, waiting for the opportunity to strike, "How could Huier not want it"
He deliberately rubbed against her private area, causing her to shudder. Zong Zhengjin chuckled and reached down to touch himself, already aroused. He pulled it out and held it in front of her eyes, "Fei'er, don't you want this?"
Su Jing glanced at the luster on his fingers and instantly blushed, "That's because I've been supplementing too much lately."
Zong Zhengjin raised an eyebrow, "Really? Then I'll help you make up for it properly."
He quickly moved in, supporting her waist, and they both let out a muffled groan at almost the same time. "Little thing, too tight."
It's really true that young people recover quickly.
"Relax, don't be afraid, I am here."
Su Jingxi heard the words and slowed down her breathing, allowing him to reduce his resistance. To her surprise, he directly reached the deepest point. Su Jingxi tightly wrapped her arms around his neck, with two long white legs weakly coiled around his waist. "Ah, too deep."
Zong Zhengjin ignored her sobbing, his movements frequent, burying his head in the obviously over-supplemented part, reluctant to let go, "Hui'er really did a good job supplementing, still needs to work hard in the future."
Her face, which had long been flushed with shame, was now unable to turn any redder, a faint pink hue that was tantalizing, her vermilion lips still crimson, her eyes veiled in a thin mist, and her mouth occasionally uttering words of embarrassment, this appearance of being at the mercy of others greatly piqued Zong Zhengjin's interest.
Su Jing heard this and was extremely ashamed and angry, gathering all her strength to make a fierce move, but was immediately countered with an even more ruthless attack.
Her already tense body, Zong Zhengjin didn't mind her sudden movement, almost couldn't help but relax like that, took a deep breath, "Little rascal, tonight I won't let you off."
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"Your Majesty, I decline."
"It's no use, I..."
"Waaah, I was wrong"
"Apologies are useless, just pay with your life."
Su Jing woke up from her sleep to find that it was already broad daylight and the sun was shining brightly. She lazily allowed Yuet and others to attend to her as she washed and dressed, "Just wear something simple."
Dai Man responded with a sound, changed into another skirt, "The master's complexion is good today."
Su Jing smiled and said, "Dai Man is thinking of her lover."
Daimanben was taken aback, realizing what his master had said, and immediately blushed bright red, stomped his feet, "Master, what are you talking about?"
Ting Yao also laughed, "Master, stop teasing her, otherwise, she'll definitely secretly sulk in a corner and regret not being able to repay the favor to her lover."
"Listen, Yao sister, I won't bother you anymore," Dai Man said helplessly, unable to counter their teasing.
Su Jing suddenly thought that she had never cared about the future of these palace maids, so she stopped laughing and pulled her over. "Dai Man, I'm asking you, do you want to leave the palace or what?"
Seeing her looking uneasy and puzzled, she smiled lightly, "You don't have to be nervous, Ben Wang is just asking you, if you think that when you grow up and leave the palace, Ben Wang will definitely help you achieve your wish, I won't keep you back. You've been with Ben Wang for some time, so I understand you very well, so I'm willing to fulfill your wishes."
Dai Man's eyes welled up with tears, she had never thought that her own master would go to such lengths for her. Although the palace maidens could leave the palace when they came of age, the premise was that they had to live long enough to reach that time, and the premise was that their master was willing to let them go. Otherwise, they could only spend their years in the palace.
Dai Man nodded her head, "I am willing to serve my master for life, I will not leave the palace."
If loyalty was previously shown to the master in front of him just for survival, then now it is from the heart, truly respecting her and being loyal to her.
"Dai Man, if you did this for the sake of Ben Pei or because you didn't believe and acted impulsively, Ben Pei advises you that it's not necessary. Ben Pei keeps her promises and will definitely help you."
Dai Man shook her head, "Master, I really want to serve you well. I've been in the palace for so many years and have already gotten used to it. If I were to leave the palace, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to adapt."
Her parents had passed away, and at home there was only an older brother and a younger sister, both of whom were able to live good lives on their own and did not need her. Moreover, by the time she left the palace, she was already twenty-five years old, and even if she went out, she would not be able to marry into a good family. It's better for her to just stay in the palace and spend the rest of her life well.
Su Jingxi didn't force her either, "Suit yourself, just if you change your mind, come and tell Ben Pei about it, this conversation counts."
She then turned to the others in the house and said, "As long as you are loyal and serve me well, these words also apply to you. When the time comes, I will do my best for you if you are willing."
"Yes, I understand," everyone knelt down, and their tone was involuntarily filled with a few more parts of gratitude and heartfelt respect.
After having breakfast, it was already past the hour of Si, Su Jinglian was preparing to lie down on the couch for a while, when Dai Man rushed in hastily, "Master"
Su Jing didn't understand, "If you have something to say, just say it slowly."
Dai Man took the cup of water handed over by Ting Yao and drank it in a few sips. "Master, the Emperor has just issued an imperial edict, granting Shu Guifei the power to assist in governing the six palaces."
"And then?" Su Jing waited quietly for his next words.
Dai Man repeated, thinking she hadn't understood the meaning, and said, "Master, I heard that it was because Shu Gui Fei had someone deliver pastries to the Emperor in the Zi Xian Palace this morning. The Emperor felt that he had neglected Shu Gui Fei in recent days, so as compensation, he issued this decree."
"So?" Su Jing continued to tease her.
Zong Zhengjin is absolutely not an emperor who would grant the power of the six palaces to a woman just because she sent him some pastries. He wouldn't be so disrespectful to the empress, nor would he be so muddle-headed. Therefore, since he issued this edict, it must be that the empress did something to offend him and make him unhappy.
Isn't it what happened before?
Dai Man didn't notice that her master was teasing her, and hurriedly said, "Master, since Shu Guifei has the power to govern the six palaces, will she make things difficult for you because of your previous favor with the emperor?"
Su Jing was taken aback, clearly still not thinking of this, and her heart warmed up involuntarily, "Don't be afraid, there's the Emperor."
She didn't know when she started, considering the problem was no longer from those women's conspiracy, but from the emperor himself. She would guess why he wanted to do this and consider what benefits it would bring him after doing so.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor," Dai Man thought to persuade her, but the Emperor may not necessarily help her. Shu Gui Fei had been in and out of the palace for many years and had known the Emperor for nearly ten years. All these were not something that a small concubine like her could be compared with.
Shu Gui Fei entered the palace as a side consort in the second year after the empress married the emperor, and afterwards, she was favored by the emperor. It wasn't that there were no other women who received favor, it's just that they all lost to Shu Gui Fei in the end. The fact proved time and time again that Shu Gui Fei was the one the emperor loved the most.
Even if the master of one's own house says many reasonable things, but if one day the emperor really abandons his master, then according to the way the master is living now, it will be miserable beyond measure.
"Dai Man, do you believe Ben Pei?" Su Jing asked seriously. Seeing her nod, he smiled and said, "Then Ben Pei believes in the Emperor."
She believes in the Emperor, but more so in herself.
Palace Concubine (Yi Shu)
Gong Shu