Shen Xiao smiles as she takes in the beautiful sight of the jade palace, her heart fluttering at the serenity of it,
She walks In as she looks around and sights a bunch of eunuchs and maids already waiting....
"Welcome Xiao Qing pi niang niang!" They all chorus as they bow
"This is the servants assigned to your palace"....the eunuch pauses as he bows "I'll take my leave now " he says and walks of
"You may rise" she tells them
She walks up to the top of the stairs and says .."I hope you can all serve me well"
The servants bow their head and nod
Shen Xiao let's out a cough
"Let's get you inside niang niang, it's cold here... just sit while we tidy and clean everywhere" Huan rong says
"I'll go send for the imperial physician" jingyi says and runs of before hearing a reply from shen Xiao
Soon it's night time, Huan rong brings a bowl of medicine while jingyi prepares shen Xiao for bed
"Niang niang drink this please,for your cold" Huang rong says as she blows on it
"Hm, thanks,leave it there"..she nods to a stool "I'll drink it later"
Huan rong bows as she places it there, and takes her leave
"Good night niang niang " jingyi adds as she also bows and leaves
Shen Xiao stares at the bowl of medicine for a while before walking over to it, picking it up as she empties the content into a small potted plant
She then sits on her bed, lost in thought
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"Huang sha"....Li gu gu the personal eunuch of the empreror starts as he motions for a servant to bring a tray containing the name tags of the concubines.".... please pick one for the night"
The emperor looks at the tags as his brows furrow in confusion
Li gu gu quickly says "Xiao Qing pi niang niang is sick, so her name was removed"
The emperor nods in understanding as his eyes scans the names ...he picks up one tag and flips it *Wang mei*
He gets back to his reading
The servant bows as he walks away
Li Gu Gu, the personal eunuch, leads the servants , to Wang mei's palace. They arrive at the beautifully decorated chambers, and the servant announces their presence.
Inside, Wang Mei sits in front of a mirror, her hair adorned with intricate pins and combs. She rises as Li Gu Gu enters, a confident smile spreading across her face.
"The emperor has chosen you for the night, niang niang!" Li Gu Gu announces.
Wang Mei lets out a dismissive laugh. "Of course he did. Who else could compare to me?"
Li gu gu and his servants excuse themselves
Her servants move forward to assist her, helping her undress, bathe and then wrapping her in a cloth, carefully swaddling her like a precious package.
As they finish, Wang Mei admires her reflection, her eyes gleaming with self-assurance. "I'll make sure he remembers this night."
Li Gu Gu nods in approval. "I have no doubt you will, mei guiren. You look stunning."
The servants carefully lift Wang Mei onto a decorated palanquin. Li Gu Gu leads the procession, carrying a lantern to light their way, as they make their way to the emperor's chambers....
The servants carrying Wang Mei's palanquin enter the emperor's chambers, followed by Li Gu Gu. They approach the grand bed, adorned with intricate carvings and opulent silks. With gentle care, the servants lift Wang Mei out of the palanquin and place her on the bed, her wrapped form centered on the plush blankets.
Li Gu Gu nods in approval, ensuring everything is in order. The servants bow and back away, leaving Wang Mei alone on the bed. Li Gu Gu follows them out, closing the doors behind him.
The room falls silent, except for the soft crackling of candles and the gentle rustling of Wang Mei's wrapped form as she waits. She knows the emperor will come to her soon, and she's ready to make the most of this night...
The minutes tick by, and Wang Mei's anticipation grows. She hears the distant sound of footsteps ,followed by the soft murmur of voices outside the door. The emperor's arrival is imminent.
Wang Mei's heart beats faster as the emperor enters, his presence commanding attention. He walks towards the bed, his eyes fixed on Wang Mei's wrapped form.
For a moment, he stands there, taking in the sight of her. Then, with a subtle smile, he reaches out and gently touches the cloth wrapping Wang Mei's body.
Wang Mei's skin tingles beneath his touch, and she knows she has his attention. The emperor's eyes gleam with interest as he begins to unwrap the cloth, revealing her naked form beneath...
As the cloth falls away, Wang Mei's bare skin is revealed, illuminated by the soft candlelight. The emperor's gaze roams over her body, his eyes lingering on her curves and contours.
Wang Mei meets his gaze, her eyes locked on his, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. She knows she has his attention, and she's determined to keep it.
The emperor's face remains impassive, but his eyes betray a flicker of interest. He reaches out a hand, his fingers tracing the lines of Wang Mei's neck, her shoulder, her arm.
Wang Mei shivers beneath his touch, her skin responding to his caress. She knows she must be careful, that one misstep could mean disaster. But she's confident in her abilities, and she knows exactly what she's doing.
The emperor's hand continues its exploration, his fingers dancing across Wang Mei's skin. She closes her eyes, her breathing slowing, her body relaxing into his touch.
For a moment, they remain there, the only sound the soft rustling of the emperor's robes, the gentle creaking of the bed. Then, without a word, the emperor slides onto the bed beside Wang Mei, his body pressing against hers...
As the emperor's body presses against Wang Mei's, she feels a surge of excitement mixed with a hint of fear. She knows that this is a crucial moment, that the emperor's favor can mean the difference between life and death.
Wang Mei's hands instinctively reach out, her fingers tracing the lines of the emperor's face, his neck, his shoulders. She pulls him closer, her lips meeting his in a gentle, yet insistent kiss.
The emperor responds, his lips parting, his tongue meeting Wang Mei's in a slow, sensual dance. His hands roam over her body, his fingers exploring every curve, every contour.
Wang Mei's body responds, her skin tingling, her senses heightened. She knows that she must be careful, that the emperor's passions can be fleeting, but she's determined to make the most of this moment.
As they kiss, Wang Mei's mind races, her thoughts spinning with the possibilities. She knows that she's playing a dangerous game, but she's willing to risk everything for the chance at power, at survival.
The emperor's hands grow more insistent, his fingers tracing the lines of Wang Mei's waist, her hips, her thighs. She knows that she's reaching a point of no return, that soon she'll be completely at his mercy.
As the emperor's hands continue to explore her body, Wang Mei feels herself becoming lost in the moment, her senses consumed by the pleasure and the danger. She knows that she's walking a thin line, that one misstep could mean disaster, but she's unable to resist the allure of the emperor's power and passion. With a soft sigh, she surrenders to his touch, her body melting into his as the night wears on.
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Past The Silk Curtain
Historical FictionIn the majestic courts of the Qing dynasty, a young noblewoman's life is forever changed when she is summoned to the palace as a potential concubine. Shen Xiao, a talented and beautiful young woman, must navigate the treacherous waters of palace pol...
