"Suwan? Are you the one who replaced Priestess Yena?" The Empress examined the woman in front of her. Suwan was dressed in deep blue attire, adorned with golden trimmings."It is me, Your Majesty," Suwan replied with a smile."In that case, you shall serve as my court magician," the Empress lazily stated.
Meanwhile, Yue Xi and Yao promised were strolling through the Chun Hui Garden, engaging in casual conversation about their daily lives. Unknowingly, they began discussing Yao's family background."My father has been involved in the salt industry as a livelihood. However, no matter how hard he worked, he faced ridicule from those around him. Even I, as his daughter, was mocked by other children... My father managed to earn enough silver to enable me to learn embroidery alongside noblewomen, but our family's status was still looked down upon..." Yao spoke, tears streaming down her face.Yue Xi halted and patted her shoulder. "While your family background may be unchangeable, what you can alter is yourself.""Noble Lady, what do you mean?" Yao asked."The more others look down on you, the more you should rely on your own abilities to change your position. That way, they won't dare to gossip about you," Yue Xi firmly stated."Noble Lady...""I am originated as a palace maid, with an even lower family background. But I managed to ascend to this position through my own efforts," Yue Xi explained, and Yao seemed to understand the reasoning."Thank you for your guidance, Noble Lady," Yao expressed."Just call me sister, there's no need for formalities," Yue Xi said with a smile.They continued walking, chatting and laughing together.
In the evening, Jun Han Cheng arranged a banquet to comfort the concubines who were fatigued from their travels.During the banquet, the Chun Hui Garden had prepared a kabuki performance for everyone's entertainment, but this time, Yue Xi did not participate. Court Lady Zhu, still displeased with her from the morning, took the opportunity to provoke her.
"I remember during the Banquet of Ten Thousand Longevities, Sister Yan performed a dance in front of the Emperor. Why aren't you performing today, sister?" Court Lady Zhu smugly remarked.Yue Xi smiled and replied, "Sister, I'm afraid if I were to perform another dance in front of all the sisters, they would grow tired of it. If you wish to watch, you are welcome to visit the XiZhao Tower in the palace after the trip."Court Lady Zhu found herself at a loss for words and fell silent, muttering angrily to herself.The Empress intervened with a gracious smile, "It's a pity that Court Lady Zhu wasn't in the palace at that time. On that day, the Emperor greatly admired Sister Yan's dance."Jun Han Cheng chuckled upon hearing this.The banquet proceeded smoothly and ended quickly. Due to his intoxication, Jun Han Cheng did not flip the signboard and laid in the hall.
At this moment, a woman quietly opened the window in the hall and entered. She was dressed in white attire and lay beside Jun Han Cheng. Feeling the presence, Jun Han Cheng glanced at her. The young woman's face was unfamiliar but alluring, enhanced by the candlelight in the dark night, making her appearance even more charming and lovely.
"Emperor, let me serve you..." she whispered in his ear, leaving Jun Han Cheng unable to resist. Both of them entangled on the bed throughout the night.
The next day, as Jun Han Cheng woke up, he felt a throbbing headache. He discovered his body exposed and noticed scratches from fingernails on his chest, remnants of their passionate encounter. When he turned his head, he saw Suwan lying in his embrace, her clothes in disarray.
"Bold!" Jun Han Cheng angrily shouted, startling Suwan. "I am guilty, I am guilty!" Suwan was frightened and quickly got off the bed, straightening her clothes as she knelt down, begging for mercy.
Meanwhile, Buzi'an heard the commotion from outside and opened the door, exclaiming, "Your Majesty, what happened?" However, as soon as Buzi'an saw Suwan's disheveled appearance and the Emperor's disheveled clothes, he was at a loss for words and quickly closed the door.
At that moment, the Empress was waiting outside the hall, growing increasingly worried as time passed. She entered the hall and sat down, asking anxiously, "What happened to the Emperor?" Buzi'an, unsure of how to explain, said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor drank too much yesterday and is not feeling well. He does not wish to be seen... It would be best for you to leave, Your Majesty."
The Empress's worried expression persisted, but then Jun Han Cheng ordered Buzi'an to remove Suwan from the hall. Once Jun Han Cheng changed his clothes, he walked out. The Empress looked at Suwan, puzzled, and asked, "What is this, Emperor?"
The Empress looked at Jun Han Cheng's appearance and then at Suwan's disheveled state, understanding the situation. She ordered everyone to leave and had the doors closed."This woman's background is unknown. Yesterday, she somehow entered and... with me," Jun Han Cheng struggled to say."Bold servant, daring to privately seduce the Emperor! Guards, take her away!" Buzi'an angrily said."Wait, Buzi'an," the Empress interjected.
Buzi'an had nothing to say and waited for the Empress to speak."Since it has come to this, we should try our best to keep this matter from others," the queen said solemnly.Jun Han Cheng, still calming himself, nodded in agreement."Your Majesty, I have a plan that can protect your reputation. May I proceed?" the queen asked when she saw his agreement."Tell me," Jun Han Cheng replied."Since this woman has served you, if you are worried about gossip, why not take her as a concubine? As for her background, I am willing to handle it," the Empress said, furrowing her brow.Jun Han Cheng was surprised by the queen's suggestion, but as he looked at Suwan, he found her appearance incredibly charming and lovely, enhanced by her disheveled state. She was not inferior to Yue Xi and possessed a unique allure."Forgive me!" Suwan cried, her tear-streaked face evoking sympathy."Your Majesty, if you dispose of her, this matter will surely become public," the Empress pleaded, looking at Suwan's state.Jun Han Cheng sighed and said, "Buzi'an, spread the word. Suwan shall be appointed as a lady in waiting..."Buzi'an was surprised for a moment but quickly acknowledged the order.After this incident, rumors began circulating that the Emperor had taken a liking to a singing maiden in the Chun Hui Garden. However, Yue Xi and the others did not pay much attention to it.In the Empress's hall, the Empress was sitting while Suwan entered."You are truly remarkable," the Empress said with a smile."Without Your Majesty's care, I would not have been able to get close to the Emperor," Suwan replied, smiling."Rest assured, I will assist you with your background. Do not disappoint me," the Empress said, her smile growing more sinister."Thank you for promoting me, I will do my best to overthrow Zhao Yue Xi," Suwan responded with a sinister smile.
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The Palace Maid is a Fox Spirit
Исторические романы"In the captivating novel, 'Yue Xi: The Fox's Revenge,' we follow the story of a palace maid named Yue Xi, who finds herself on the brink of death after being framed and betrayed by the Empress. However, fate takes a surprising turn when Yue Xi enco...
