Balala the Magic Fairy

That night, the moonlight was as bright as water, and the Phoenix and Luan Spring Grace Chariot came rumbling down, carrying Hongli to the palace of the Holy Emperor Yihui.

The carriage was gorgeous, with scent balls hanging from the four corners. They swayed gently in the wind, emitting a faint fragrance.

Hongli was dressed in a blue shirt, had a handsome face and an imposing bearing. Although he was nervous, he could not hide his excitement.

When they arrived at the palace gate, the palace maid gently opened the red door and Hongli walked in slowly.

The palace was brightly lit with candles and looked magnificent, but it was silent and silent.

He walked along the jade steps, through the corridor, and arrived in front of Ruyi's bedroom.

Just as he was about to report, he heard the sounds of a man and a woman having sex in the room, soft breathing and low singing, interweaving into a scene of spring.

Hongli was startled and his pace slowed down involuntarily, with a look of hesitation on his face.

He was a talented man and well versed in etiquette, but he did not expect to encounter such an embarrassing incident tonight.

However, the order of the Holy Emperor Yihui could not be disobeyed. He calmed himself down, knocked on the door lightly, and whispered, "Your servant Hongli comes here in compliance with the imperial decree."

The noise in the room stopped abruptly. After a moment, Ruyi's voice came through the beaded curtain, with a hint of laziness: "Minister, please come in."

Hongli pushed the door open and saw Ruyi leaning on an embroidered couch, her hair slightly messy and her face flushed. A minister beside her was tidying up her clothes with an embarrassed look on his face.

Hongli's heart tightened, but he remained calm. He walked to Ruyi's bed, held the tea with both hands, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please have some tea."

Ruyi took the teacup, took a sip, and her gaze moved over Hongli, with a hint of admiration in her eyes.

She said softly, "Minister, there is no need to be so polite. I want to enjoy the moonlight with you tonight. What do you think?"

Hongli felt relieved when he heard this, and replied, "I am willing to obey the order of the Holy Emperor and enjoy the bright moon together."

Ruyi smiled slightly and ordered the minister to leave, leaving only the two of them in the room.

She stood up, led Hongli to the window, pushed open the carved wooden window, and the moonlight poured down like mercury, sprinkling on the two of them.

Ruyi whispered, "Minister, what do you think of this moonlight?"

Hongli gazed at the bright moon, pondered for a moment, and said: "The moon waxes and wanes, and people have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions. This has always been difficult to achieve. I wish you a long life, and we can enjoy the beauty of the moon together even though we are thousands of miles apart."

Ruyi's eyes flashed with a complicated expression when she heard this. She said softly, "Minister, your words are very much in line with my opinion. Although I am the ruler of a country, I also have human feelings. What did you see about tonight?"

Hongli was startled, knowing that Ruyi was testing him, and he said in a deep voice: "What I saw was only the virtue of the Holy Emperor and the beauty of the moonlight."

Ruyi nodded with satisfaction when she heard this. She turned around, gently stroked Hongli's shoulder, and said, "Minister is truly my confidant."

The two of them admired the moonlight together until late at night, and then went to bed.

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That night, the moonlight was hazy, and Ruyi and Hongli visited Zuiyuexuan again.

The lights in the pavilion were bright, and the sounds of stringed instruments were endless.

Ruyi was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a rosy face. She walked into the pavilion and attracted everyone's attention.

Hongli followed closely behind, wearing a blue shirt and holding a folding fan, looking very elegant.

There was a handsome man in the pavilion, named Liu Sanbian. Seeing Ruyi's graceful demeanor, he was attracted by her and came forward to show his courtesy.

Liu Sanbian has picturesque eyebrows and eyes, red lips and white teeth. He is dressed in a white robe as white as snow, holding a jade flute, and looks very elegant.

When Ruyi saw his handsomeness, she felt happy and started chatting and laughing with him.

Hongli stood aside and felt jealous when he saw Ruyi and Liu Sanbian being so intimate.

Although he knew that Ruyi was the Holy Emperor and had countless beauties in the harem, he couldn't help feeling sad when he saw her being intimate with others.

Ruyi seemed to realize something, turned around and looked at Hongli, and said with a smile: "Minister, can you pour tea for us?"

Although Hongli was unwilling, he did not dare to go against Ruyi's wishes, so he stepped forward to pour tea.

His movements were graceful, but he could not hide the disappointment in his heart.

The fragrance of tea filled the air. Ruyi took a sip and praised, "Minister's skill in pouring tea is as good as your literary talent."

Seeing this, Liu Sanbian also laughed and said, "The Holy Emperor is right. The Minister is both civil and military. He is truly a dragon among men." After that, he chatted and laughed with Ruyi again.

Hongli stood aside, feeling mixed emotions. He saw Ruyi and Liu Sanbian playing on the bed, while he could only pour tea, which made him feel even more jealous.

He thought to himself: "Although I am an assistant minister, I am not favored by Ruyi. This situation is really heartbreaking."

Ruyi saw that Hongli had a strange look on his face and felt a little apologetic, so she ordered Liu Sanbian to leave and left Hongli alone in the room.

She said softly, "Minister, how could I not know what you are thinking? But I am the ruler of a country, and the affairs of the harem are not for you to interfere."

Hongli felt relieved when he heard this and said, "I know the emperor's intention, but I can hardly suppress the emotion in my heart."

Ruyi smiled slightly and said, "How can I not notice your feelings? What happened tonight was just a play. You don't have to worry about it."

Hongli felt a little comforted and said, "Thank you for your comfort, Your Majesty. I will work hard and live up to Your Majesty's high expectations."

Ruyi nodded, and then she and Hongli admired the moonlight together until late at night, and then they went to bed.