Raising a Dog is Better than Palace Fight Chapter 74

Chapter 74 call to bed

　　There were three concubines, a concubine and two concubines in the second room. They were all taken away from the inner courtyard by the Jinyi guards and taken to the sky prison. The group of people's wailing, begging for mercy, and cursing completely washed away the festive atmosphere. Everyone in the Duke's residence, from the master to the servants, held their breaths and looked solemn. Today, they finally experienced firsthand what it means to be filled with blood when the emperor is angry.

　　The elders of the Meng family and other members of the clan soon heard the news. Instead of blaming Duke Meng, they were secretly glad that he was decisive and able to kill the family members righteously. Otherwise, when the emperor personally investigated, the nine Meng family members would not even be able to survive. The second wife was even more hateful to the core, and there was no way she could feel any pity or intolerance.

　　Aunt Wen and the concubine and concubine were sent back to the side courtyard early because they were not qualified to go to the main hall to meet the emperor. In addition, Meng Ruizhu got into a huge disaster. In the main hall, Meng Guogong led his wife and son to formally meet the emperor and the concubine, and then invited them to a family banquet.

　　Steaming dishes and mellow and fragrant wine were placed on the table one by one, but everyone at the table was still thinking about the farce before, and their attitude was quite reserved.

　　"Since this is a family banquet, please feel free to do as you like." Emperor Wu of Zhou first picked up the chopsticks and added vegetables to the Sangyu bowl. Seeing this, Duke Meng and others showed a slightly relaxed expression.

　　A plate of steamed sea bass was placed in front of the emperor. He was about to pick up the chopsticks for Sang Yu, but without thinking, Sang Yu held the back of his hand and said softly, "Your Majesty, let me do it."

　　She smiled solemnly, took a section of the most tender fish belly, carefully removed the fish bones, then put it into the bowl in front of the emperor, and whispered, "Eat it, it will become fishy when it is cold."

　　Emperor Zhou Wu raised his eyebrows and glanced at her, then ate the fish meat. The happy curve of his mouth could not be concealed at all costs. Meng Sangyu brought another plate of tea shrimps to his hand, peeled off the shrimp shells and piled them into his bowl, showing great attentiveness.

　　Realistic little thing! Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled secretly while eating, he loved Sangyu like this to his core. Sang Yu is actually very simple. If you treat her well, she will definitely reciprocate with the same friendship. Getting along with her is easy and natural.

　　After eating a few more mouthfuls, he took the wet handkerchief handed to him by the palace maid behind him, wiped the oil stains off Sangyu's fingertips, and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, my dear concubine. You can eat quickly and don't worry about me." After that, Put Sang Yu's favorite vegetables into her bowl and pile them up.

　　The interaction between the two was extremely warm and tacit, causing everyone at the table to turn their attention to each other, and their reserved attitude relaxed unconsciously. Especially Meng's mother was surprised when she saw the undisguised affection in the emperor's eyes. What does the emperor mean? Do you really care about your daughter and want to give her a queen title?

　　Duke Meng Guo didn't think too much. He picked up the wine glass and paid tribute to the emperor. Seeing that the emperor drank it up quickly, he burst into laughter. Meng Yanzhou stood up with a blushing face, stammered some words of loyalty, and then drank three drinks in a row. The emperor also responded with three cups of honor, which immediately moved Meng Yanzhou to the point of being speechless. The atmosphere in the banquet gradually heated up. The three of them chatted and laughed loudly, changing cups and cups, not like monarchs and ministers, but more like family members.

　　Meng's mother and Meng Sangyu looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed.

　　After drinking for three rounds, Meng Sangyu saw that the man's cheeks were a little red, thinking about having to rush back to the palace in Youshi, so he quietly pulled his sleeve under the table to signal him to drink less. This little gesture between the couple greatly pleased the man. He turned around and saw that his dark and deep eyes in the past were now particularly clear. He bit her ear and whispered, "Don't worry, I'm not drunk. But since you don't like it, , I just don’t want to drink it.”

　　Seeing the joking looks of his parents and brother, Meng Sangyu glanced at the man, his smart eyes hinting at coquettishness, making the man chuckle again and again. The two of them were whispering together and acting intimately. Such a strong tenderness could not be created by acting. Meng's mother and Meng's father clinked glasses, both showing reassuring smiles.

　　After the banquet, Meng Sangyu took the man to walk around the Meng family, and then hugged each other in his boudoir to take a nap. The Youshi hour arrived soon. After sitting in the imperial banquet and saying goodbye to his relatives who had been greeting each other so well, Meng Sangyu turned back, his face full of reluctance.

　　"Looking at you like this, it's not like I won't see you again." Emperor Wu of Zhou pulled her into his arms and teased while kissing the corner of her mouth.

　　The mellow aroma of wine was brought into the man's mouth, spreading from the intertwined tip of his tongue to every taste bud, making Meng Sangyu a little tipsy. She held the man's cheek and took the initiative to deepen the kiss. When her lips and tongue finally parted, she whispered, "Thank you for today, Your Majesty."

　　"As long as you are happy." The man scratched her straight nose and smiled with satisfaction. This simple and pure smile made Meng Sangyu's heart move slightly.

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　　The New Year has passed quickly, and the cold winter is coming to an end. The thick snow gradually melts under the sunshine, and new buds appear on the bare branches, which looks very gratifying.

　　However, the severe winter in the hearts of the concubines has not passed yet, because the emperor not only accompanied Concubine De on her wedding visit, but also stayed in Bixiao Palace for a month. He rarely even returned to his Qianqing Palace, and he could not tolerate others. If things continue like this, where can they find a place in this palace?

　　Due to the emperor's increasingly fierce tactics and the ubiquitous imperial guards, the censor did not dare to point fingers at the emperor's harem. However, several high-ranking concubines could not sit still and knelt down in front of Cining Palace to appeal.

　　After several repeated attempts, even the indifferent Queen Mother became a little overwhelmed and summoned the Emperor for a lecture.

　　After her son sat down, the Queen Mother frowned and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine De is not the only one who maintains her innocence in the palace. You doting on her in such a high-profile manner is more of a disaster than a blessing for her. The Meng family is already conspicuous enough. , your behavior will only make her a target of public criticism."

　　Emperor Wu of Zhou had an expressionless face and his deep eyes were unpredictable.

　　Seeing him like this, the Queen Mother softened her tone and continued, "Why don't the Ai family bring up a few more concubines to distract everyone's attention. The queen, imperial concubine, and noble concubine seats are all vacant, and the four concubine seats are only available. Filling two people is indeed a bit shabby."

　　"But it's up to the queen mother to make the decision." Emperor Wu of Zhou played with the tea cup in his hand and spoke in an extremely indifferent tone, as if the matter had nothing to do with him. As if he thought of something, his cold facial lines suddenly softened. He looked at the Queen Mother and spoke carefully, "When Sang Yu becomes pregnant, the son will make her his queen. Since the Queen Mother also wants to support a few people, why not first make Sang Yu the queen?" Let’s make her the imperial concubine.”

　　"Yes, the Yi family will issue an edict before leaving. I will not participate in the concubine ceremony. It is too cumbersome." The Queen Mother nodded, frowned again, and her tone became quite impatient, "Let's go to the other palace to rest today and block those people. A woman's mouth. In the middle of the month, Aijia will set off back to Qianfo Mountain, leaving Aijia in peace for two days."

　　"Don't worry, they won't bother the Queen Mother soon." Emperor Wu of Zhou patted the back of the Queen Mother's hand, with a dark light flashing in his eyes. After stepping out of Cining Palace, he walked towards Bixiao Palace as a habit. Halfway through, he remembered the Queen Mother's instructions and hesitated for a moment before heading to the nearest Jade Palace.

　　After hearing the news, Concubine Li from the Jade Palace quickly walked to the door with a group of palace attendants to greet him. Her flushed cheeks betrayed her excitement.

　　Emperor Zhou Wu said lightly "Get up" and walked straight past her towards the inner hall. He stayed in front of the sleeping sixth prince's bed for a while, inquired about his condition and then went to Wu Cairen's residence in the side hall. Li Fei took off her luxurious and exquisite makeup and flicked the makeup on her hand to the ground. Thinking that Wu Cairen had never drunk Juezi Soup, she laughed softly.

　　Wu Cairen heard the eunuch singing and hurriedly walked to the front of the palace to greet him. He saw the handsome emperor walking like a dragon and a tiger, with two blushes on his cheeks and water dripping from his sparkling almond eyes.

　　"I have met the emperor." She knelt down and saluted, revealing a section of her snow-white neck.

　　Emperor Wu of Zhou seemed not to have seen the beautiful scenery in front of him. He waved his sleeves and said "no courtesy" before entering the palace. As he walked to the door, the strong incense that hit his face made him sneeze hard.

　　"Is your Majesty suffering from cold? Come and warm yourself in front of the brazier." Wu Cairen took two steps and tried to hold the emperor's arm, but timidly withdrew it. As he walked, he showed a daughterly look, which was quite touching.

　　If it were Sang Yu, he would either not move forward at all, or he would be extremely attentive and would never resort to such hard-to-get tactics. Emperor Wu of Zhou glanced at Wu Cairen with an unpredictable expression, feeling increasingly bored.

　　Wu Cairen was so distressed by what he saw that he poured a cup of tea with his own hands and carefully brought it to him.

　　Emperor Wu of Zhou took it, took a sip and then pushed the tea cup aside. The tea is good, but the brewing process is not one ten thousandth of that of Sangyu, making it difficult to drink.

　　"Your Majesty, my concubine wrote a note a few days ago. I always feel that it is missing a bit of charm, but I can't explain the details. Can you help me take a look?" Wu Cairen noticed the emperor's impatience, lowered his head and thought about it for a moment. Found the topic.

　　"Bring it here." Emperor Zhou Wu glanced at her and said softly.

　　Wu Cairen was overjoyed and hurriedly asked the palace maid to show his most proud calligraphy to the emperor for appreciation. She came from a scholarly family and said she was dissatisfied, but in fact she was quite confident in her calligraphy skills.

　　After taking the banner, Emperor Zhou Wu only glanced at it and lost all interest. The skills are not shallow, but the craftsmanship is too heavy, and there is no trace of Sangyu's spirituality. Looking at the woman sitting sideways with a charming posture, he saw a bit of complacency in her eyes but pretending to be modest. Emperor Zhou Wu suddenly felt bored.

　　"It's tangible but not spiritual. Let's practice for a few more years." He put the banner aside, stood up, put down this sentence with an indifferent expression, and hurried away with his hands behind his hands.

　　Chang Xi quickly followed, looking back at Wu Cairen, whose face was full of shock and injury, he shook his head and thought to himself: She is indeed a beauty with both talent and beauty, but with Concubine De in front of her, no matter how beautiful the beauty is, she may become a loser in the heart of the emperor. Lost the ordinary wooden coffin.

　　In the Bixiao Palace, Meng Sangyu put down the nearly-formed purse in his hand and said in a sweet voice, "It's almost midnight. The emperor should be back. Send someone to the imperial kitchen to pass the dishes."

　　Aunt Feng hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Back to you, Madam, the Emperor has gone to the Jade Palace. I heard that Wu Cairen has been summoned to bed. I'm afraid he won't come today."

　　Meng Sangyu was stunned for a moment, chewing on the word "come back" that he blurted out inadvertently, and laughed to himself. When did she start to think that it was natural for the emperor to come to Bixiao Palace? This is not a good idea!

　　Slowly arranging the needle and thread, and meeting the worried eyes of Aunt Feng, she said in a calm and indifferent tone, "If he doesn't come, won't I have to eat? Ask someone to pass the dishes. Bring Erbao in, and he will eat with me. Same."

　　"Yes." Nanny Feng felt relieved and hurriedly sent people to the dining room, and asked Bishui to bring Erbao in.

　　With Emperor Wu of Zhou around, Erbao could only stay in the side room of Bishui and Yincui. Even when he went to play in the garden, he had to be careful not to be caught by him, otherwise he would be driven away by the eunuch Nafochen next to him. At this time, it was held in the arms of its owner and had some affection. It hummed happily, its little tail swung wildly, and its cute appearance made Meng Sangyu immediately forget about the strange feeling just now.

- Extracting MTL from raw by Du Xian'er (Poison❀Fairy) -

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