The most beautiful lady in the harem

This is the first time in two lifetimes that I have been so deliberate in hooking up with someone.

Qin Liuse originally thought that he could sit still like the old monk.

But unexpectedly, I tossed and turned in bed at night, with a lot of thoughts in my mind. I couldn't help but roll up the quilt and start sorting out my thoughts.

She could be sure that Emperor Yongjia was unaware of her thoughts.

This year is the first year of the Yongjia period. Xiao Yan loves to go to Shuyuexuan to watch the moon on August 15th, but it is estimated that even he himself has not yet formed a habit of it.

If she hadn't stayed in the palace for so long in her previous life, she wouldn't have known that the dog emperor liked to hide in this least populated and most secluded place.

Qin Liuse sighed. She was so sure that Emperor Yongjia would not know her little thoughts for another reason. Xiao Yan was in a bad mood today, and he came to the bamboo forest not only to admire the moon, but also to mourn his old friend.

The Empress Dowager Dong never raised Xiao Yan. She was only his mother in name only, and the two were not close at all.

The Empress Dowager Cixi was not familiar with him either. Although she was his biological mother, she was of low status when she gave birth to Xiao Yan, and her influence was not great, so he was sent to the palace of concubines to be raised.

When Xiao Yan was a child, he was not raised by her.

The person who is more like a mother to Xiao Yan than his biological mother is the aunt who served Xiao Yan when he was a child.

Qin Liuse didn't know the aunt's name, but she knew that there was such a person who held a very important position in Xiao Yan's heart.

She was kind to him and protected him when he was looked down upon. It is said that the old aunt did not live to see old age, so Xiao Yan felt regretful.

I have given my blessing to my old aunt, but she is no longer around. Isn't this the same regret as "a son wants to support his parents but they are no longer around?"

Because of this, Qin Liuse inexplicably had a little bit of affection for the dog emperor. Although he treated the harem indifferently, he was at least a man who valued friendship and loyalty.

But now he is a king and cannot show his emotions or express too much.

Qin Liuse turned over and looked at the bright moon hanging high outside the window. She wondered if Emperor Yongjia was also looking at this visible but untouchable round moon at this moment?

I can only think of her when I see the things, just like she misses her mother when she looks at the bright moon. I wonder if she is doing well?

In this life, they don’t know if they will ever see each other again?

But it is better than the previous life. At least her mother did not die on the roadside because of her stupidity.

As long as she remains as this useless beauty in the palace, my father won't dare to think of divorcing my mother.

Qin Liuse didn't know when she fell asleep, but she got up soon after to pay her respects to the Queen Mother Dong.

As concubines, they had their own rules. They got up early, dressed up, and went to meet up with Concubine Dong Xian's palace. Then the group went to the Empress Dowager Dong's palace in a mighty procession.

After all this trouble, the sun had already risen.

They got up early, but the Empress Dowager Dong was lucky enough to be still sleeping soundly.

When they arrived at the Cining Palace, they had to wait for Empress Dowager Dong to wake up and wash up, and Concubine Dong would serve her meals on behalf of Emperor Yongjia.

By the time the old Empress Dowager Dong sat on the phoenix chair, the sun had already risen to noon. The previous court had already adjourned, and the Emperor was also preparing to come.

There were too many concubines, all gathered together. The Empress Dowager Dong did not like the crowds, so after each of them paid their respects, she rewarded them and sent them away one by one.

Instead, a young eunuch came over and quietly asked Concubine Qin and Concubine Qin to stay.

Qin Liuse suddenly realized and remembered that the Qin family and the Queen Mother Dong were related.

Qin Boyuan's biological mother was a cousin of the Empress Dowager Dong, so she should be called cousin aunt in name.

But Qin Liuse couldn't shout out this time.

Qin Huaijin, on the other hand, was at ease. He called her "Auntie" in a sweet voice, which made Qin Liuse bow and call her too.

The Queen Mother Dong took Qin Liuse's hand, looked at her again and again, and asked, "Is this the one raised in the old home? She is indeed better than the girls in our capital."

Qin Liuse didn't dare to respond and could only look unworthy.

Qin Huaijin secretly pouted, dissatisfied that everyone had to praise her like this when they saw her.

The Empress Dowager Dong held one hand on each side and said, "Wait until next year, not next year, this year will do. If you can all give birth to a prince or princess for the emperor, then I will be satisfied."

Qin Huaijin blushed after hearing this, and Qin Liuse's face also felt hot, but it was because of anxiety.

I thought to myself that this Empress Dowager Dong was either really confused or she was pretending to be confused.

Although she has lived in the deep palace for a long time and does not seem to ask about the affairs of the harem, she actually has more spies than anyone else, which is why she is not in harmony with Emperor Yongjia.

How could she not know that she hadn't slept with him yet?

He probably said that on purpose.

As they were talking, Emperor Yongjia's carriage arrived.

The Empress Dowager Dong did not have to perform any ceremony, but the two people with the surname Qin had to perform a set of ceremonies to welcome Emperor Yongjia.

I don’t know how many times I have bowed this morning. I am really tired. Qin Liuse thought that even in order to bow less, I have to climb up a little.

It must feel pretty good to see others kneeling and worshipping you.

As he was thinking this, Emperor Yongjia had already walked in. Seeing someone in the Queen Mother's Palace, he seemed a little surprised, "The Queen Mother's Palace is very lively today."

Emperor Yongjia didn't shout, and Qin Liuse didn't dare to move.

The Empress Dowager Dong smiled and said, "Today they came to pay their respects. When the old aunt mentioned it, I remembered that there were two of my relatives here, so I stayed to take a look."

Emperor Yongjia said "Oh", as if he was interested, turned around and looked down at the two people kneeling on the ground, "Stand up."

Then he stared at the two of them.

Such a naked gaze from the king is really unnerving.

Qin Liuse slowly raised her eyes, first slightly lifted her chin, then slowly opened her eyelids, and looked from Emperor Yongjia's shoes and dragon robe to his chin, without looking directly at the emperor's face.

The two sisters both paid their respects to Emperor Yongjia.

Emperor Yongjia glanced at the two people's faces and raised his eyebrows, as if he was thinking about something, "This is not..."

Qin Liuse swallowed nervously. He wouldn't want to talk about last night, would he?

Before she could even say anything, Qin Huaijin spoke first, "Your Majesty, I was moved to tears at the palace banquet last night. My ugly behavior shocked the emperor. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Emperor Yongjia curled his lips, as if he was thinking about the same thing, "It's you."

"The emperor had a palace banquet last night, and he had to go to court early in the morning. He also came to see an old thing like me, so he must take care of his health." Empress Dowager Dong continued, "I don't know how these two girls are serving me. If they can do more for me, I will feel at ease."

Look at what she said, it seemed like there was so much love between mother and son. Qin Liuse half lowered her eyes and listened obediently, not like Qin Huaijin who liked to interrupt.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but one is a fake aunt and the other is a fake husband, and they are not familiar with each other!

"You don't have to worry about this, mother." Emperor Yongjia said calmly, "Since she is your granddaughter, her manners will be good."

As Qin Liuse said this, her face turned red and white. The dog emperor looked cold, but his hidden arrows were very powerful.

If she and Qin Huaijin were called the Empress Dowager Dong's granddaughters, then he would be their cousin.

Although many royal relatives have this kind of in-law relationship, it has to be said that Qin Liuse felt a little blocked in her heart when she heard him say that, not to mention the Queen Mother Dong.

"But is it the Huai Jin who 'holds the jade in his hand, but cannot find the way out of it'?" Emperor Yongjia suddenly asked Qin Huai Jin with a smile.

Qin Huaijin smiled happily and was delighted that the emperor knew the origin of his name, and quickly agreed.

Qin Liuse rolled her eyes in her heart, becoming even more certain that Emperor Yongjia must have heard their conversation last night.

This was clearly a mockery of her, and only Qin Huaijin thought she was being praised.

Qin Liuse was speechless and wanted to laugh, but she still pretended to know nothing on her face.

"Nice name. What about you? What's your name?" Emperor Yongjia suddenly looked at Qin Liuse again.

Qin Liuse resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said softly, "Your Majesty, my name is Liuse."

"What's the story?"

Well, he is really an emperor with a lot of evil in his heart.

Qin Liuse shook her head shyly, "It's nothing special."

"So that's how it is." Emperor Yongjia said calmly.

Qin Huaijin on the side was already grinning, secretly delighted that his name was favored by the emperor.

"Since we are closely related, I didn't expect to meet you here with my mother today. I will ask someone to send you some gifts later." Emperor Yongjia seemed to be in a very happy mood.

Qin Liuse felt that he really couldn't see through this king.

When he returned to Shu Yuexuan, the emperor's reward soon arrived.

What was given to Qin Liuse was a jade-carved green bamboo, which was vigorous and lifelike. The quality of the bamboo was the best Qin Liuse had ever seen in his life.

The emperor is worthy of being an emperor. The small items he gives to people as rewards are so exquisite.

But Qin Liuse couldn't understand why Emperor Yongjia would reward her with a pot of jade-carved bamboo.

However, when Qin Liuse heard that the emperor rewarded Qin Huaijin next door with a pot of jade-carved white lotus, he no longer had the heart to think about his bamboo.

Instead, she held her belly and laughed for a long time on the couch. Qin Huaijin couldn't let go of her, but she didn't know that Emperor Yongjia was mocking her for being "untainted by the mud"!

On the way back to the palace, Qin Huaijin murmured all the way that Emperor Yongjia would definitely call her card tonight.

Qin Liuse didn't think so in her heart. Although Emperor Yongjia had a smile on his face today, that definitely did not mean that he was in a good mood.

Sure enough, after dinner, no one came to summon me.