Capítulo 1149: Chapter 1153: Harem (Part 4)
Zuo Muzhi asked with a trembling voice, “Is it news about Leng Yue?”
Zuo Muzhi dared not ask details, his eyes filled with fear that his hopes would fall through, yet more was a prayer for a miracle.
Eunuch Yun nodded excitedly, “It is news passed from Lord Leng’s side.”
Only Eunuch Yun, who was a close confidant, knew the true affection His Majesty had for the noble princess.
For three whole years, apart from clean water, His Majesty could not eat any food, as anything swallowed would induce vomiting.
His anorexia was extrely severe, relying on elixir pills made by the Imperial dical Bureau to et basic daily needs.
Because of symptoms like anorexia, headaches, and insomnia, Zuo Nanyue, who could sowhat alleviate His Majesty’s occasional suffering, was highly favored by His Majesty.
His Majesty was extrely indulgent towards this Lady Nanyue, who did not bear the Royal Family’s bloodline. Even knowing that she was recognized as an adopted daughter secretly orchestrated by Prince Ling’s Manor did not bother him.
With Zuo Nanyue resembling the noble princess, it was easy to guess Prince Ling Mansion’s intentions.
Prince Ling Mansion had a great relationship with the forr Zuo Chentian, and they were deliberately trying to disgust His Majesty….
Not only Zuo Nanyue, within His Majesty’s harem, Princess Consort De, Lady Shu, and others, either their mouths or noses bore so resemblance to the noble princess. Among them, Princess Consort De resembled her in the eyes. His Majesty had once said the noble princess always looked at her that way.
Therefore, even though Princess Consort De had a timid nature, His Majesty still strongly elevated her to the position of a consort.
A multitude of thoughts flashed through Eunuch Yun’s mind, finally all transford into hope and excitent shared with His Majesty.
Zuo Nanyue was dissatisfied with Emperor Xuan’s cold attitude, and though she was spoiled, she dared not lose her temper with Emperor Xuan. Instead, she was difficult with Eunuch Yun.
“Eunuch Yun, His Majesty is still dining, and even if you have urgent matters, can’t you wait until His Majesty finishes his al? What cri should bear for disturbing His Majesty’s appetite?” Zuo Nanyue, holding back for a long ti, finally couldn’t help but lash out.
Eunuch Yun responded calmly, “Forgive , Your Majesty, but I am only acting according to what His Majesty instructed.” Although his mouth expressed words of forgiveness, his face showed no fear at all, with a hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth.
How dare he disregard her?
With this thought erging in Zuo Nanyue’s mind, anger surged from her heart, turning into a look of disgust in her eyes.
Eunuch Yun discreetly glanced over, revealing a trace of disdain.
If it truly were news about the noble princess, then the prideful Lady Nanyue, who relied on His Majesty’s favor to exert her power, would be nothing more than a joke.
Just as Zuo Nanyue was about to explode further, Zuo Muzhi beca impatient.
As the Regent King, he had never run out of patience, but at this mont, he displayed an eagerness.
“You may leave now….”
At Emperor Xuan’s words, Zuo Nanyue was first shocked with disbelief, then filled with grief.
Her lips, tender like flower petals, were bitten deeply, as if taking root firmly, refusing to move.
Seemingly spoiled and arrogant, she furrowed her brows, and after a mont of thought, quickly gathered herself, attempting to endear herself to elicit His Majesty’s pity.
Zuo Nanyue’s behavior made Eunuch Yun view her with new respect.
He had underestimated this Lady Nanyue.
If it were an ordinary day, Zuo Muchen would have been willing to interact with Zuo Nanyue this way, but now, with his entire thoughts occupied elsewhere, Zuo Nanyue’s insistence was sowhat irritating.
Zuo Muchen pursed his lips, restraining his smile, and the imposing royal aura made Zuo Nanyue look rather uneasy.
Before His Majesty could speak again, though reluctant, Zuo Nanyue still bowed slightly, leaving with longing reluctance at every step.
Once outside the palace gates, the deanor Zuo Nanyue tried to maintain imdiately shattered.
She gnashed her teeth, her eyes showing a malicious glint, “Inform my father and brother to find out what Eunuch Yun reported to His Majesty.”
This matter didn’t actually require investigation, as His Majesty’s usual impassive face now displayed a light and relaxed smile, visible to many palace maids and eunuchs. The difference in deanor was enough for many to ponder His Majesty’s thoughts.
Moreover, regarding this matter, His Majesty hadn’t sent anyone to keep it hidden. As soon as Eunuch Yun left His Majesty’s sleeping quarters, the news about the noble princess not having died spread throughout the palace and the court.
That day, many palace vases and ceramics were replaced.
Prince Ling Mansion was also disturbed by Zuo Nanyue.
The thoughts of others were of no concern, the most important was Emperor Xuan’s attitude.
He was eager to leave the palace in plain clothes, personally rushing to Yunwu Town to greet Fangzi…..fortunately, Eunuch Yun managed to persuade him otherwise.
The Yuegui Palace, vacant for several years, was cleaned and managed under Eunuch Yun’s personal supervision…..batch after batch of precious gifts flowed into the storage of Yuegui Palace like water.
Princess Consort De, who held the phoenix seal, sent people several tis to inquire, each ti being dismissed by Eunuch Yun.
Opinions varied among people….so were anxious, so jealous, and so indifferent….
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If it were replaced by the original owner, seeing the current grand spectacle, they would probably find it overwhelming and unsettling.
But with Su Li….everything was no problem.
She justifiably and naturally enjoyed all her privileges, speaking gently but with a haughty aloofness in her gaze that greatly puzzled Leng Yue.
Who said the noble princess’ status was lowly?
Looking at the noble princess in front of him, her posture and etiquette flowed like clouds and water, and her nobility surpassed even the most admired noble lady in the Capital City.
Facing the noble princess, he was more flustered than when facing His Majesty, unable to look the noble princess directly in the face.
This feeling was odd and inexplicable…..
Leng Yue did not know that all of this stemd from Su Fruit’s effects on the body and soul.
Most of Su Fruit’s energy was absorbed by Su Li, but the small portion that dispersed refined the original owner’s body.
This manifested externally, making it impossible for anyone facing her to look directly at her majesty.
Once all of Su Fruit’s energy was absorbed, this feeling disappeared entirely, allowing people to see her glamorous beauty at first sight, akin to an immortal concubine….
Traveling by water from Yunwu Town, Leng Yue and the others spent nearly two months.
It was all because the noble princess was extrely delicate, refusing to eat anything less than delicious food, and unwilling to wear anything other than fine silks. She would not travel in cold weather, nor in heat, hiding from the rain and sheltering from the heat during extre weather…..
On this journey, Leng Yue felt he had never felt so ntally exhausted in his life.
The main issue was, the noble princess never ordered him around but always used gentle words, reasoning with him to persuade….
To hell with reasoning….
Su Li felt wronged, after enduring countless hardships, being broken into pieces….finally achieving the status of a noble consort, was it not allowed for her to properly enjoy for a while?
Though her status might not be high, if truly evaluated, she has saved the current Emperor Xuan from dire situations multiple tis.
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