Chapter 506: Chapter 285 Voting
“In the future, when you see Noble Princess Consort Shu, it’s as if you see in person,” Qi Yuan addressed everyone, his voice deep and serious, “Anyone who harbors intentions should weigh their chances against the power behind them.”
Ever since his ascension to the throne, Qi Yuan had maintained a distant and calm deanor towards both the previous dynasty and the harem. He had never openly expressed anything, no matter how ruthless his actions were behind the scenes.
Yet now, because of Shu Wan, he laid bare the power struggle between the harem and the previous dynasty for all to see.
Everyone was both fearful and envious.
After all, who would not wish to gain the Emperor’s favor? Let alone the fact that what Shu Wan had secured was the Emperor’s undivided partiality.
But with so many thoughts in their hearts, no one dared to show it at this ti.
People tend to seek benefits and shun harm, and if Qi Yuan weren’t the Emperor with absolute power and authority, perhaps they would have entertained the thought of competing.
But it couldn’t be helped; Qi Yuan was the truly supre ruler of the country.
Unable to resist, everyone reluctantly knelt to thank Your Majesty for his grace, watching with wide eyes as Qi Yuan left with Shu Wan.
These days, Qi Yuan had been dining every evening at Yuqing Palace.
However, he didn’t show up today, which struck Shu Wan as odd. “Where is Your Majesty?”
“Mistress,” a palace maid stepped forward to set the table for Shu Wan, “I’ve heard that His Majesty is eting with the Great Mage at Fahua Hall tonight and probably won’t make it.”
“The Great Mage?”
“Yes, it’s said that the Mage is from the Zui Family, very powerful.”
Hearing “Zui Family,” Shu Wan’s eyes flickered slightly. “Aren’t our laws strictly against superstitious practices?”
“That’s just what is said publicly.” The palace maid whispered to Shu Wan, “Ever since His Majesty ascended the throne, the lights at Fahua Hall have never gone out, and almost all the Great Mages in the country have gathered in the palace.”
Upon hearing this, Shu Wan imdiately lost her appetite.
For so reason, she had the feeling that the Zui Family’s entry into the palace might be related to the Western Expedition against the Yuezhi.
And ultimately, it pointed to her.
Shu Wan pondered this privately, when suddenly footsteps approached from the courtyard.
The palace maid glanced over and then looked at Shu Wan with excitent, “Mistress, His Majesty has co to see you.”
As she spoke, Qi Yuan entered the hall.
Seeing that Shu Wan had not yet touched her al, Qi Yuan frowned. “Why aren’t you eating?”
“Has Your Majesty eaten?”
“Are you waiting for ?” Qi Yuan paused, a clear surprise erging in his eyes. “I haven’t eaten yet.”
“Let serve Your Majesty his al.”
“Very well.”
Although that was the exchange they had, before Shu Wan could lift a finger, Qi Yuan took hold of the utensils and served her so of her favorite dishes.
Shu Wan wasn’t in the mood to play the dutiful consort any longer and silently accepted Qi Yuan’s care.
After the al, as usual, Qi Yuan leaned back on the couch, going through petitions, while Shu Wan sat to one side, stealing a glance at him hesitantly.
That one glance was all Qi Yuan needed to catch her eye; he put down the petition and reached out to Shu Wan, pulling her into his embrace, “Is there sothing you want to say?”
“I’ve heard the Mage at Fahua Hall is very famous. I wish to pay him a visit.”
Hearing Shu Wan’s words, Qi Yuan’s gaze flickered. He lifted a strand of her hair that fell on her shoulder, “If you want to go, you can. There’s nowhere in this palace you aren’t allowed.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“Don’t ntion it.”
As he spoke, Qi Yuan tightened his hold gently around her waist, “I still rember the day of the selection. You were wearing peach blossoms on your head, but it seems you prefer the scent of modest plum flowers.”
“I wore peach blossoms because Your Majesty likes them.”
“Is that so?” Qi Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, calmly taking in the sight of Shu Wan’s upturned nose, his gaze intense, “Yet you had Ning Yuan wear Magnolia for the selection.”
(Vote, for a single male lead press 1, for two male leads press 2, whether their intimacy continues or not—it’s up to you.)
The heroine will definitely return to the modern world; it’s just a matter of whether everyone wants her to be together with the Emperor before she goes back.
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