Su Jing closed her eyes and lay down for a while, still unable to fall asleep. She didn't know if it was because of the person lying next to her or what, but she couldn't help but want to sneak a peek at him. Latest chapter full text.
Zong Zhengjin actually couldn't sleep either, accustomed to the daily routine of getting up and going to bed at regular hours, it was impossible for him to fall asleep during this time, let alone with someone beside him who kept disturbing his sleep.
He flipped her over, pinning her beneath him. "Since Hui'er can't sleep, why don't we do something else instead?" Since she had no intention of sleeping and was instead constantly teasing him, it couldn't be helped that he wouldn't show mercy anymore.
"Your Majesty, I am sleepy," she said, and then closed her eyes.
Zong Zhengjin glanced at her tightly closed eyes, snorted, and with a few swift movements, tore open the nightgown he had put on her last night. "It's too late now."
"Your Majesty, it's already daytime." Su Jing tried to push him away, but he didn't budge.
Zong Zhengjin stripped her clean with a few strokes, glanced at the jade body below, and saw many marks left by him last night, full of evidence of their passionate love, buried in her delicate collarbone, and when she lifted her head, there was another clear kiss mark on top.
"So keep your voice down," he said bluntly, seeing that she still hadn't given up her resistance. "Su Shun is guarding the door."
Su Jing hurriedly didn't dare make any extra movements, weakly using her eyes to plead with him, but unfortunately it was clearly going to have no effect at all.
Zong Zhengjin is somewhat pleased with her silly and naive side, sometimes it's also a unique flavor.
He rarely did things in the house during the day, seeing her biting her lips and not daring to make a sound, only faint humming sounds still uncontrollably escaping, and when sneaking around, there was instead a thrill of excitement.
Inside, the phoenix is turned upside down, and the red waves are overturned.
Su Shun, who was standing guard at the door, was secretly suffering in his heart. His original intention was to come here early to guard against the emperor suddenly wanting to get up as usual, but unfortunately he did not expect that he would hear a wall corner conversation here, and the voice inside was deliberately lowered, which made him feel embarrassed.
What if His Majesty wants to settle accounts after the fact?
The eunuchs stood a little further away, from time to time paying attention to the movements around them, carefully preventing anyone from suddenly running over and disturbing the emperor's interest, which would be a great crime.
Su Jing got up at noon, and heard Yao serving her to wash and dress. She took advantage of the interval to massage her for a while, so that she could temporarily relax a little.
The maid helped her up, weak and powerless. It was the first time she had received imperial favor, but even if it wasn't the first time, Zong Zhengjin's physical strength was indeed worthy of a martial artist. She only lacked the strength to resist, and each time was worse than the last.
"What about His Majesty?" Su Jing asked, adjusting the hairpin on her head.
Yao shook her head, "I don't know, I only came to the Qianqing Palace early this morning and have been guarding my master ever since."
Su Jing nodded slightly and didn't probe further. Where Zong Zhengjin went was none of her business, a small slave girl like herself wouldn't know anyway. "Let's take Ben Jun out."
"I have seen Master Zhen," Xiaozhi walked over and bowed, "I offer congratulations to Master Zhen on his promotion."
Su Jing smiled and gave Ting Yao a look, Ting Yao immediately handed over a purse, "This little token of intention, Xiaozhi can take it to drink tea."
"This humble servant thanks Master Xie," Xiaozhi smiled and accepted it, putting it in his sleeve. "The Emperor just went to the Zichen Palace, I suppose he'll be back soon."
"The emperor has already sent someone to clean up Guan Yun Palace early this morning. Mistress Zhen can move into the side palace later."
Su Jingxi knew he was selling well and smiled in response, "Ben Pei knows, thank you."
"'No, no,' Xiazi waved her hand repeatedly, 'this is what a servant should do.'"
"You're up" Zong Zhengjin walked in and saw the person standing there at a glance.
Su Jingxi had planned to return first, but hearing the voice, she could only pay her respects, "Concubine pays homage to Your Majesty."
"You're not feeling well, don't be too polite," Zong Zhengjin walked over and sat down on a couch to one side.
Su Jing sighed helplessly, did he have to say it in front of so many people? Seeing Xiang and others hastily retreating, he let out a sigh and walked over, "Your Majesty"
Zong Zhengjin didn't think there was anything wrong with it, and pulled her over a bit, "What's wrong?"
He was obviously asking a rhetorical question, and Su Jing didn't want to answer him either. "Your Majesty, did the concubine get drunk last night?"
Zong Zhengjin simply picked her up and put her on his lap, without saying a word, just nodding slightly.
Su Jingci saw the situation and thought it was inevitable, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Did that concubine say anything?"
"What?" Zong Zhengjin asked with a puzzled expression.
Su Jing covered her eyes with her hand and suddenly asked, "Did I say anything that offended the Emperor?"
Zong Zhengjin raised an eyebrow, pretending to be deep in thought. Seeing her increasingly tense expression and unconscious shallow breathing, after a few moments, "Last night you did say a lot, praising my good looks and urging me to hurry up."
Su Jing's small face turned red, and she hastily put her hand over his mouth to stop him from speaking. She glared at him with wide eyes, but her voice was soft, "Your Majesty, please don't say any more."
Zong Zhengjin is increasingly unable to tolerate her coquettishness, every time she softens her voice and speaks to him, pitifully making him uncontrollably want to bully her, but in his heart he can't help but want to fulfill all her requests.
"Alright, alright, I won't say anything more," if he really provoked her, it wouldn't be easy to coax her into getting drunk again next time, and in the end, he would be the one to suffer a loss.
Su Jing saw that he didn't seem to want to pursue her for her fault, and she couldn't help but feel a slight sense of relief in her heart. She rarely got drunk, nor did she know what she was like when she was drunk, but one thing was certain - it wouldn't be quiet and peaceful.
It doesn't matter which way is quiet, as long as he doesn't mind then it's fine.
"Your Majesty, the concubines are hungry," accompanied by a rather uncooperative growl of "grrr" from her stomach.
Zong Zhengjin smiled lightly and said loudly, "Su Shunxian, serve the meal."
Delicate dishes were placed on the table one by one, and Su Jing felt that just looking at them was enough to make her stomach growl with hunger, and she couldn't wait to devour them immediately.
"Alright, go eat quickly, or else starving to death would be my fault," Zong Zhengjin found it hilarious that her two eyes were fixed on the table without leaving for a second.
Su Jing raised her eyes weakly and looked at him, "Isn't Your Majesty going?"
Zong Zhengjin sighed and stood up, carrying her over to the embroidered stool, "Do you want me to feed you?"
Su Jing's mouth twitched and she shook her head repeatedly. "No need, Your Majesty should eat quickly."
Perhaps it was because she had been hungry for too long, Su Jing's appetite was particularly good, and she used one more bowl of rice than usual. Moreover, nearly half of the dishes on the table were eaten by her, and when she put down her chopsticks, she felt somewhat embarrassed.
Zong Zhengjin got up a bit late in the morning, so he also had breakfast later. At this time, he wasn't hungry, but just picked up his chopsticks and took two mouthfuls casually, mainly to accompany her while she ate.
"After a few days, Madam can enter the palace to visit her relatives. Let your mother come too," Zong Zhengjin put down his chopsticks and said casually.
Su Jing was taken aback, and tears welled up in her eyes. She stood up, curtsied neatly, and said, "Concubine thanks Your Majesty for your kindness."
According to the rules, the imperial concubines can enter the palace to visit their relatives on the fourth day of each year for a short time. However, this only applies to those with an imperial decree, which is mostly limited to the families of palace ladies above the third rank. Others, such as Su Jinglian, even if she has already become a Ronghua, her mother cannot enter the palace.
She has even mentally prepared herself for a reunion with her mother next year.
So at this moment, she can't help but feel grateful.
"Hmm," Zong Zhengjin responded, saying nothing more.
These things, to him, were just a casual remark, but he knew what they meant to her, being reunited with family, and for himself, already felt like a luxury even if he were an emperor, so he hoped she could get it.
The two chatted for a few sentences before Su Jing returned to Guan Yu Palace.
Guan Yu Temple
"Master, it's all moved in, just these decorations, Master take a look and see if they meet your requirements." Dai Man said as she saw her return, hastily coming forward to say.
Early in the morning, several servants from Yunwu's house were busy, fortunately, Su Shun had sent a few people to help, and the efficiency was very high. By now, everything has been moved completely.
Su Jing stepped in, she was now Ronghua, even if not above the third rank, but compared to Pin, it was several levels higher, and naturally could no longer live in Zuiyun Pavilion.
It's not that she doesn't like Zuiyunwu, but in the palace, where one lives is a symbol of status and a manifestation of power.
Although they only moved to the side hall of Guan Yun Gong, it was more than twice as large as Zuiyun Pavilion. After walking around inside and outside, "Ben Pin was very satisfied, just move that purple sandalwood gold-carved plum blossom queen-sized bed to the window a bit."
The entire temple's utensils had almost all been replaced with luxurious ones, but they were basically the same color or type as the ones she was used to before, only more exquisite in workmanship. The respect of the people below her could be seen.
"Yes," Xiao Fu Zi replied, and hastily called on Xiao An Zi beside him to lift up the bed together.
"The queen has been promoted, you should all be happy about it, here's 10 taels of silver for each of you."
"This slave thanks the master for his reward."
"Master, some people have brought a few slaves into the palace, let Master choose a few that he likes," said Xiang from outside.
Su Jing shook her head, "No need, I'm alone, with you all here, it's enough, let them go back."
In the palace, she was careful about the people sent by others, and she really didn't know if there were any spies mixed in from other palaces. She didn't have the mind to guard against it anymore, only that the place had changed, but the servants were enough.
"Yes."
Palace Concubine (Yi)
Gong Shu