The Empress of Zhen Huan Reborn

The emperor has stayed in the Yikun Palace for three consecutive nights and has not summoned any new concubines to serve him overnight. This makes the queen very confused and she really can't figure out the emperor's true thoughts.

It might seem that the emperor didn't care about Concubine Chun, but he would reward her with various precious items every day, and even arranged for her to live in the Pepper Palace, which symbolized a noble status.

But if the emperor cares about Concubine Chun and likes her very much, every time he visits Concubine Chun, he will not choose to stay overnight at her place.

This contradictory behavior made the queen fall into deep thought. She couldn't help but start to guess the emperor's true intentions and thoughts. What kind of feelings did the emperor have for Concubine Chun? The queen had no way of knowing the answer for a while.

The Queen decided to find an opportunity to test Concubine Chun to see her views and reactions to the matter. A few days later, the Queen invited Concubine Chun to the palace to appreciate flowers on the pretext of something, and mentioned the Emperor's recent actions during the chat.

After hearing this, Concubine Chun showed a trace of shyness on her face, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "I thank the emperor for his kindness. It is a great honor to receive these rewards. As for serving the emperor in bed, I do not force it. I only hope to be by his side and help him solve his problems."

The Queen secretly pondered Chunpin's words and felt that she was indeed a sensible and well-behaved woman, and perhaps the Emperor saw this in her. However, the Queen's doubts were not completely eliminated, and she decided to continue observing the interaction between the Emperor and Chunpin to find out the Emperor's true intentions.

When the emperor heard that the queen had invited Concubine Chun to Jingren Palace to appreciate the flowers today, he could not help but feel a ripple in his heart. He frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Su Peisheng, I will spend the night in Concubine Chun's palace tonight." His voice was low and firm.

Su Peisheng immediately understood the emperor's intention when he heard this. He bowed and then whispered to Xiao Xiazi beside him, "Go to the Jingshifang and tell them to prepare in advance." Xiao Xiazi took the order and left, and hurried to the Jingshifang to convey the emperor's order.

At this moment, the emperor was thinking about many things. The relationship between the queen and Concubine Chun was a little subtle and complicated. Was there any ulterior motive for this flower appreciation? He pondered secretly, but his face remained expressionless. After all, the situation in the palace was unpredictable, and any disturbance could cause an uproar.

As the night deepened and the lights came on, the emperor, surrounded by a group of guards, walked towards Concubine Chun's bedroom. He was silent along the way, as if he was thinking about something important, while Su Peisheng followed closely behind him and carefully observed the emperor's expression. Always ready to obey orders...

The afternoon time passed quietly. When Concubine Chun learned that she would serve the emperor in his bedroom tonight, she could not help but gently clench the handkerchief in her hand.

Pei'er, her personal maid, had been carefully arranged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs since Concubine Chun entered the palace, and was deeply loved by Concubine Chun. In just a few days, Pei'er had risen to become the head maid of the Pepper Room.

Seeing Concubine Chun's worried look, Pei'er became suspicious and asked with concern: "My lady, you should be happy to receive this honor and serve the emperor. Why do you seem so unhappy?"

Concubine Chun raised her eyes slightly, and her sight swept across Pei'er, revealing a barely perceptible hesitation in her eyes, and she said softly: "It's okay, I'm just a little nervous."

Pei'er keenly caught the change in Concubine Chun's mood. With a smile on her face, she soothed her gently, "My lady, please don't worry. You see, the emperor gives you endless rewards every day. This undoubtedly shows that the emperor loves you very much! You are the one who is held in the palm of his hand and cared for by the emperor! So, my lady, don't be nervous. There will be countless opportunities to serve the emperor in the future."

However, Chunpin's face still looked a little pale and weak. She forced a smile, as if trying to hide her inner uneasiness, but the smile was a bit perfunctory. She waved her hand and said to Pei'er, "I'm fine, you can leave first." As soon as the voice fell, Chunpin was left alone in the room, loneliness and worry intertwined in the air.

After Pei'er left, Chunpin finally couldn't suppress the grievance and pain in her heart, and tears burst out of her eyes like a broken dam, sliding down her cheeks. The crystal clear teardrop seemed to represent all her sadness and helplessness, dripping on her clothes, leaving a faint trace.

Recalling what the man said to her before entering the palace, Chunpin's heartbeat involuntarily quickened, her breathing became rapid, and even her body began to tremble slightly.

However, despite her reluctance and sadness, Chunpin still knew clearly that she could not go against that person's wishes, because she really couldn't bear to disappoint that person, even if it meant paying a huge price.

Therefore, no matter how reluctant she was, Concubine Chun knew that it was inevitable to serve the emperor in the emperor's bedchamber. She silently told herself to be strong and brave to face everything that was about to happen. After all, in this deep palace, fate is often not in one's own hands.

Chunpin sat quietly in front of the dressing table, staring at herself in the mirror. She gently stroked her face, trying to find some courage and confidence.

As night fell, the emperor arrived. Concubine Chun lowered her head and walked towards the emperor, feeling nervous and uneasy.

The emperor stared at the delicate Concubine Chun in front of him, his eyes revealing deep pity. He couldn't help but reach out and gently hold the delicate little hand of Concubine Chun, who was as delicate as white jade, and said in a firm but tender tone: "Don't be afraid, I am here to protect you, and no storm can knock you down. No matter what difficulties and obstacles you encounter, I will walk side by side with you and never leave you."

After saying this, the emperor squeezed Chunpin's hand slightly, as if he wanted to give her more strength and comfort in this way.

Concubine Chun looked up at the emperor, and her heart was made up. The tension gradually dissipated. That night, the emperor and Concubine Chun spent a wonderful night. The next day, after the emperor left, Concubine Chun lay on the bed, recalling every detail of last night. She knew that her life would change from then on.

Concubine Chun's maid Pei'er came forward cautiously and said softly, "My lady, last night was your first time serving the Emperor. According to the rules, you need to go to the Empress's palace this morning to pay your respects."

When Concubine Chun heard this, she frowned slightly, but did not hesitate too much. She endured the pain in her body and slowly sat up.

Pei'er, who was standing by, came over and carefully helped Concubine Chun to dress up. She looked at Concubine Chun's slightly haggard face and could not help but feel distressed. When her eyes touched the purple marks on Concubine Chun's body, Pei'er's face instantly turned red and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

However, Concubine Chun didn't seem to care about these. She just sat in front of the bronze mirror quietly, letting Pei'er fiddle with her hair and clothes. At this moment, her mind had already flown elsewhere. Thinking of the promise that person made before she entered the palace, she still held a glimmer of hope...