HLnovel Chapter 101 The concubine who died young in the novel "The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wi
Chapter 101 The concubine who died young in the novel "The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wi
Amidst the rising steam, and in the hazy mist, Le Yan's hand was tightly held by Song Xue'an.
Her voice was tinged with laughter, yet laced with an indescribable chill, "Good sister, would you like to serve me in bed?"
This is a question of death.
Leyan's sixth sense told her that she had to say no.
So she quickly shook her head, "No."
She paused, then added, "I'm scared."
Song Xuean's gaze softened immediately. She gently squeezed Le Yan's hand, as if to comfort her.
"Don't be afraid. Since you don't want to serve the emperor, I will help you."
She knew it; with the Emperor's reputation for tyranny, what good girl wouldn't be afraid of him?
Obscured by the mist, Le Yan couldn't see through Song Xue'an's expression, but she could tell from her tone that she was satisfied with her answer.
As for what aspects she was satisfied with, Leyan was no longer able to guess.
A blush crept onto her cheeks; after soaking in the pool for so long, she felt a little dizzy.
"Sister An, can we go up now?"
"I feel a little dizzy..."
If she stays in the water any longer, she might suffocate.
Le Yan thought to herself, "I'm so annoyed."
Upon hearing that she was feeling unwell, Song Xue'an, though reluctant, quickly summoned a palace maid.
She took Leyan's hand and helped her slowly stand up. "Come on, let's go."
Despite her shyness, Le Yan endured the sight of her naked body in front of others. After all, this was ancient times, and she was used to being waited on hand and foot when washing and changing clothes. She had to get used to it.
After calming herself down a bit, Le Yan changed into Song Xue'an's nightgown with the help of palace maids.
Song Xue'an, who had orchestrated the whole affair, stood aside, watching the clueless Le Yan with a smile on her face.
Upon entering the bedchamber and seeing the bed with only a single quilt, Le Yan's eyelids twitched, and she deeply suspected that she might actually be cuckolding Emperor Kangning.
Wouldn't that tyrant just kill her?
Worried about her own life, Le Yan was led to the bed by Song Xue'an.
She behaved exceptionally well-behaved and obedient, doing whatever Song Xuean told her to do.
Who can blame them when they're such a powerful figure?
Moreover, the powerful figure didn't humiliate her; he just let her be his pillow and bed warmer, something she was already used to.
Feeling the soft, bouncy texture on her cheek, Le Yan silently closed her eyes, hiding her panic.
On the third day after traveling to ancient times, Le Yan achieved an accomplishment: warming the bed for the imperial concubine.
The next day, as dawn broke, Song Xue'an opened her eyes.
Her phoenix eyes opened slightly, and after a moment of confusion, she became clear-headed.
Sensing the presence of another person beside her, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. She turned her head to look at him, and when she saw his rather delicate face, her gaze softened.
She almost forgot that yesterday she hid the little girl she had taken a liking to at first sight in her palace.
Looking at Le Yan, who was still fast asleep, and her rosy cheeks, Song Xue'an felt a little itchy and couldn't resist gently poking her. A small dimple appeared on her cheek, and when she let go, it bounced back.
With an uncontrollable smile on her lips, Song Xue'an poked him repeatedly.
It wasn't until Le Yan, as if annoyed that she had disturbed her sleep, frowned slightly and waved her hand that she calmed down a bit.
She carefully pulled the blanket up to cover Leyan, then quietly got out of bed.
"Miss."
As soon as Mu Jin saw Song Xue'an come out, she quickly got up, took the cloak that she had been warming with a hot water bottle, and draped it over Song Xue'an's shoulders.
"Your Highness, shall we arrange for you to wash up?"
Knowing that there was a young mistress sleeping soundly in the inner palace, Mu Jin spoke in an extremely soft voice.
Song Xuean gave her a satisfied look, nodded slightly, and said, "Go and make the arrangements."
"Ask Hongdou what her master likes to eat, and tell the kitchen to prepare the meal well and serve it later."
Thinking of the thin body I held in my arms yesterday, although petite and delicate, it was too frail.
Song Xue'an frowned slightly and then instructed, "Mu Jin, go and investigate what kind of life Le Yan has been living in the past."
If she remembered correctly, the little girl was clearly the legitimate daughter of the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, so why did she seem to have suffered so much?
The more she thought about it, the more uneasy she felt. Song Xue'an clenched her hands and gritted her teeth slightly.
If she really suffered, then as the older sister, she must get justice for her younger sister!
Mu Jin nodded in agreement: "Yes, Your Highness, this servant will send someone to investigate immediately."
If the lady of their household takes a liking to someone, even if they suffered in the past, she will make them pay for it if she so desires.
Glancing at the bed hidden by the gauze curtains out of the corner of her eye, Mu Jin lowered her eyes and quickly retreated.
Unbeknownst to the sleeping Le Yan, the Qian family was already in trouble without her even having to lift a finger.
On the other side, atop a barren hill on the outskirts of the city, stands a temple shrouded in mist.
The man in the black robe had a cold expression as he drew his bow and aimed it at the birds in the sky.
Aim, release, and the arrow hurtles through the air, striking the target directly.
"Your Majesty, news has come from the palace that the Imperial Concubine has requested a concubine."
The effeminate man waiting behind seized the opportunity to step forward and report, presenting the letter from the palace with both hands.
Emperor Kangning was wiping his longbow when he heard this. He raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his deep eyes. "Oh?"
He turned around, slightly lifted his eyelids, and asked with a hint of amusement, "Which family?"
"Your Majesty, she is Qian Leyan, the legitimate daughter of Qian Ye, a fourth-rank official and Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangning found the matter even more intriguing.
He had a good memory; he had casually seduced the daughter of the Minister of State Ceremonies, just to keep others company. How did she manage to attract the attention of that woman, Song Xue'an?
After pondering for a moment, Emperor Kangning asked again, "This Qian... Qian Leyan? What's so special about her?"
Is it because she's very beautiful?
Or is it just that you have great talent?
Or perhaps, "Did he know the Imperial Concubine before?"
None of these.
The eunuch Li Li bowed his head and reported, "Your Majesty, Consort Qian and the Imperial Concubine have no prior connection, and she is not particularly beautiful, nor have I ever heard of her having any talent or reputation."
Simply put, she was a woman who had no special background, just a slightly better family than ordinary women.
Emperor Kangning became even more interested.
He didn't believe that his imperial concubine would fall for an ordinary woman for no reason.
There must be something fishy about this!
"Prepare the horses and return to the palace."
He gave the order in a low voice, and everyone sprang into action.
If he had known something interesting would happen in the palace, he wouldn't have gone hunting.
Now that's bad. Going back to the palace will take a while, and I don't know how many fun things I'll miss.
Feeling regretful and disappointed, Emperor Kangning increased the speed of his horse.
Before long, the group descended the mountain path and left the deserted, ancient temple.
As they descended the mountain, a horse-drawn carriage slowly approached the temple.
"Madam, we've arrived."