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Huo Yun'ai was "busy," and the words coming out were already unclear, becoming even more muddled in Qing Wu's ears at this moment.
Because she was weakly resisting the person in front of her. The hot kisses fell on her lips and ears, stirring up waves of panic in her heart. Her mind was a chaotic mess, unable to focus on what he was saying.
Feeling too flustered, Qing Wu wanted to step back and escape his grasp. However, as soon as she moved her foot, she kicked the chair behind her.
The harsh sound of the chair scraping against the floor startled Huo Yun'ai.
To prevent the chair from hitting the girl, he wrapped his arms around her waist and spun around, changing their positions.
Caught off guard, Qing Wu found herself leaning against the table. Before she could straighten up, he tightened his grip around her waist and lifted her onto the table. Before she could react, he leaned in again and kissed her.
His breath was heavy and hot, making her skin flush. Qing Wu instinctively tried to shrink back, but he held her waist tightly, leaving her no room to retreat.
His hot hands lingered on her skin. Qing Wu felt panic rising in her heart and tried to speak up to stop him during the brief moments he loosened his grip to let her breathe. However, before she could say anything, his large hand had already reached down. The girl trembled violently and could no longer speak; she could only weakly cling to his shoulders as she slowly surrendered to him.
Waves of pleasure washed over her. Qing Wu could no longer bear it and cried softly for him to let go.
He gently bit her delicate earlobe, his voice hoarse: “Zhaoning Palace should be ready.”
How could she not understand his intentions? She hurriedly shook her head in refusal. Later, when they went to bed.
“But I can't wait,” he murmured. “It’s fine if we don’t go there. Let’s do it here.” With that, he began to sweep the books off the table.
Qing Wu was startled by his thoughts and quickly said, “No, no. Zhaoning Palace, Zhaoning Palace.”
She had not yet recovered from the previous situation; a faint blush covered her body, and her eyes were moist. Now that she spoke, her voice was soft and gentle, truly tempting and irresistible.
Huo Yun'ai felt as if the tension he had been holding in his mind suddenly snapped. No matter how she pleaded or insisted on returning to the sleeping quarters, he picked her up and kicked open a side door in the hall, rushing into the inner chamber. He gently placed the girl on the couch and leaned over her.
Qing Wu had already lost strength in the main hall; her legs felt weak. Now faced with true invasion, she had no ability to resist at all; she could only passively endure.
In a daze, she remembered there were still many things left undone. Occasionally, when her thoughts cleared slightly, she would cry softly for him to let go.
However, the more she spoke, the more determined he became; he showed no intention of relenting. Again and again, he whispered in her ear that if she didn’t focus, she would have to face punishment.
This kind of "punishment" was something she could hardly bear.
She could only abandon all resistance, softening her body as he led her repeatedly into that supreme ecstasy...
After Azalea and Dou Mama tidied up Zhaoning Palace, they went to Zhaoyuan Palace to report back. However, upon arrival, they found the palace doors tightly closed, with Uncle Yu standing outside, conversing with several Eunuchs from the Imperial Kitchen.
Just as Dou Mama was about to ask Uncle Yu to announce their presence, she saw the Eunuchs from the Imperial Kitchen taking their leave. One of them sighed, saying, "If we don't hint at mealtime, it could be detrimental to our health. Doctor Luo specifically instructed us to serve well. This is..." He sighed again. Another added, "His Majesty probably had some snacks earlier and isn't in a hurry for dinner."
Dou Mama noticed that it was already dark and realized that Huo Yun'ai had not yet had her evening meal. From the conversation of the departing Eunuchs, it seemed they were unaware that Qing Wu was also inside.
She recalled how Qing Wu appeared somewhat unhappy after seeing things being moved to Zhaoning Palace and seemed anxious, fearing that the Empress and His Majesty might be upset with each other. She quickened her pace. Approaching Uncle Yu, she whispered, "What are the Empress and His Majesty doing...?" After a pause, she added, "Why aren't you advising them?"
Having served alongside each other in the palace for a long time, Dou Mama felt comfortable enough to speak casually with Uncle Yu.
Uncle Yu understood that Dou Mama had misunderstood the situation. However, since this was a matter concerning their masters, he couldn't be too clear about it. After a moment's thought, he cheerfully replied, "Don't worry. It won't be long before we have a few more masters here."
Upon hearing this, Dou Mama realized why it was not appropriate to disturb them at this time. She felt happy for the Empress; after all, His Majesty favored her greatly. She also felt embarrassed about her earlier words. Hesitating for a moment and recalling the mottled marks on Qing Wu's body from before, she worried that she might not be able to handle it due to her age. With the intention of nourishing her health, she hurriedly said to Uncle Yu, "You stay here and attend to things. I'll go back and prepare some medicinal food for the Empress."
With that, she hurriedly left, leaving Azalea behind to wait for Qing Wu to come out so she could assist her back.
...
Initially, Qing Wu felt that staying in Zhaoning Palace was quite improper. She didn't mind much herself; as the Queen in this harem, aside from Huo Yun'ai, she held the greatest power. Even if others harbored resentment in their hearts, they would never dare voice it.
But Huo Yun'ai was different.
It was already against protocol for the Emperor and Empress to reside in the same palace. If any officials were to casually comment on this matter, it could lead to significant trouble.
Qing Wu felt an underlying worry in her heart. Moreover, since Huo Yun'ai had too many demands in certain aspects, she found it somewhat overwhelming and attempted to persuade Huo Yun'ai to agree to her moving out and living separately.
If there were times when he wanted to be with her... then he could just stay in her palace instead. Hadn't past emperors and empresses done the same? The Emperor's sleeping quarters were his own while the Queen's chambers were where they shared a bed.
The more Qing Wu thought about it, the more feasible this plan seemed. She began instructing repairs on her own sleeping quarters while considering discussing this matter with Huo Yun'ai.
Little did she know that both Huo Yun'ai and she were too busy. They couldn't meet during the day, and when they encountered each other at night, it was already late. When they got up, neither the time nor the atmosphere felt right. Huo Yun'ai was solely focused on a certain activity often done at night, and he didn't take her breathless suggestions seriously, merely responding with a casual "mm" as if it were an answer. Then Second continued to do whatever he was doing, as if he hadn't agreed to anything at all.
Qing Wu sighed quietly but found herself helpless. Fortunately, as time passed, the atmosphere gradually cooled down, and matters in the palace were almost settled, slowly returning to normal. She found herself with more leisure time.
So Qing Wu took the opportunity to return to Zhaoyuan Palace a bit earlier to seek out Huo Yun'ai, intending to have a serious conversation about this matter.
Huo Yun'ai had just finished dealing with his tasks. He had planned to go to Falling Sunset Pavilion to see her, but unexpectedly, she arrived at Zhaoyuan Palace first.
Although the young man appeared indifferent, he was genuinely pleased inside. Once the palace doors closed behind them, he couldn't help but take her hand and sit down together by the window. Noticing that she seemed a bit sweaty from hurrying, he took her handkerchief and gently wiped her forehead.
"Why are you in such a rush? If there's something urgent, just have Deng Bu Wen let me know. You don't need to tire yourself out running back and forth."
Qing Wu first chatted with him about some trivial topics and what she had done that day before slowly revealing her true purpose.
Huo Yun'ai had been playing with her hand in his palm when he paused at her words, smiling lightly as he said, "What’s wrong? Is Zhaoning Palace not comfortable enough for you that you don’t want to stay there?"
Although he was smiling, Qing Wu suddenly felt that he might be unhappy. Upon closer inspection, his smile seemed sincere, and there was a softness in his eyes.
Seeing this made her feel that perhaps she was overthinking it. She voiced her previous concerns.
Hearing her speak this way made the smile on the young man's lips deepen even more.
"Why worry about those things?" His tone was quite indifferent. "In the past, when emperors and empresses were separated, it was because there were many concubines in the imperial harem. Each concubine had their own courtyard; if they wanted to spend the night together or have someone come to the emperor's sleeping quarters, it was very convenient. Now that there are only you and me in the harem, why go through all that trouble?"
Listening to his words seemed quite reasonable to Qing Wu. When he asked, "What do you think?" she instinctively nodded.
Huo Yun'ai smiled gently. "Since you've agreed today, you must not go back on your word in the future."
Seeing him smile with slightly narrowed eyes this time gave Qing Wu a feeling as if he had dug a pit for her and she had jumped right in. Just as she wanted to think it over, he suddenly changed the subject: "I heard that Wen Residence and Shen Residence have already set a date."
His words came too suddenly; Qing Wu paused for a moment before realizing he was talking about Shen Shuihua and Wen Qingyue's marriage. She couldn't help but exclaim in delight: "Really?"
"Of course it's true," Huo Yun'ai replied with a light laugh. "I suppose in a few days, you'll hear it for yourself."
Qing Wu is now deep within the inner palace, holding a prestigious position, and cannot frequently meet outsiders. If she wishes to see her family, she must go through a series of procedures, which are quite cumbersome.
The last time her family visited her was due to the unusual circumstances at that time, and Huo Yun'ai turned a blind eye, allowing them to meet so quickly. Otherwise, for her to see a man, even if he is her closest relative or holds an official title, it would not be so easy to arrange a meeting even after submitting a request.
As for the women... without an imperial decree, they cannot casually enter the palace.
Huo Yun'ai has already drafted an edict to grant the He Family an imperial decree, but it has not yet been formally announced. Once the decree is officially bestowed, it will be easier for the He Family to visit Qing Wu compared to Liu Fangyi and others.
Therefore, although her elder brother's wedding date has been set, Qing Wu learned about it later than Huo Yun'ai.
Qing Wu is very optimistic about this marriage; she is happy for her brother and also for her friend Shen Shuihua.
Qing Wu knows that the current relationship between the Wen Family and the Liu Family is as close as family. The Wen Family lacks a matriarch, so Wen Qingyue must be getting help from her mother, the He Family. Just like Dou Mama, she should find a female official from the Department of Rites to arrange for the He Family and Shen Shuihua to come into the palace for a visit. However, since she wants to inquire about marriage matters, it would not be appropriate for the He Family and Shen Shuihua to come at the same time. Otherwise, Shen Shuihua might become too shy. Qing Wu reminded Dou Mama once again to arrange two separate times.
After giving these instructions, Qing Wu suddenly remembered her main purpose for coming today. She was about to concentrate again on what felt off earlier when unexpectedly, Huo Yun'ai changed the subject and brought up another matter, successfully diverting her attention once more.
The matriarch of the Liu Family has passed away.
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