The Emperor Has An Illness CH 36-61 (END)

Chapter 45.2

When night fell, Emperor Jing Li still had not come over.

Liao Qing Qing carried the food box and led He Xiang towards Zhengqian Palace.

Emperor Jing Li visited Lisheng Pavilion at least once a day, so there was no need for Liao Qing Qing to visit Zhengqian Palace to find Emperor Jing Li. Hence, this was the first time Liao Qing Qing came over.

All around her were carved beams and painted buildings. The palace lamps were lit in the right places, illuminating Zhengqian Palace. But it still could not bring out the warmth in the palace.

Instead, it became more silent and solemn.

Liao Qing Qing stood at the entrance of Zhengqian Palace. She troubled a junior eunuch to pass on the message. Just then, she saw Fu Sheng.

"Fu Sheng," Liao Qing Qing called out.

Seeing Liao Qing Qing, Fu Sheng was first shocked, then as if he had seen the Goddess of Mercy, he hurriedly greeted her, "Greetings, Lady Xi of Bright Countenance."

"Quickly rise. His Majesty is inside, right? Help me pass the message."

Fu Sheng was tempted to say, 'there is no need to pass on the message since His Majesty is waiting for her.' However, on second thought, His Majesty's temperament was unpredictable, so he complied. He scurried to the study and spoke cautiously, "Your Majesty."

Emperor Jing Li was sitting at his desk and going through the memorials. He responded with a soft "mm" sound.

"Lady Xi of Bright Countenance requests an audience."

Emperor Jing Li's eyes and hand movements paused. His heart was beating a little faster, but there was no change on the surface. He asked, "What is she here for?"

"She said it is to bring food."

"Just take the food."

"That-" Fu Sheng looked troubled.

'What's wrong? She still wants to see me?"

"Yes."

"Let her in then."

"Yes," Fu Sheng happily agreed. He served the Emperor every day and knew that he cared about Lady Xi of Bright Countenance. Two days ago, the Emperor suddenly left Lisheng Pavilion, and his face was extremely foul for the next two days. He and all the eunuchs acted cautiously every day. Today, Lady Xi of Bright Countenance came, so his good days must have arrived.

Fu Sheng scurried away.

Emperor Jing Li put down his vermilion brush and looked towards the door. He also perked his ears to hear. He thought, 'When Qing Qing comes over later, he will have to put up a front.'

As he thought about this, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching from afar. He abruptly sat upright, picked up the vermilion brush and then he heard Liao Qing Qing's voice, "This imperial concubine greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be in good health."

"Mm. You may rise." Emperor Jing Li said coldly.

Liao Qing Qing got up with her food box. Seeing that Emperor Jing Li was seriously going through the memorials and not even looking at her, she summoned up her courage to say, "This imperial concubine heard that Your Majesty hadn't eaten dinner yet. This imperial concubine brought some dishes for Your Majesty-"

"Leave it there. I will eat it later."

"Yes."

Liao Qing Qing turned around and slowly walked towards the table next to her.