The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 445 - Flattery

"It's just to see the Xian Fei's father; there's no need for anyone else. Once I finish, I'll come back," Ning Chen said, feeling a tickle from her rubs that made him smile.

Ye Yun wrapped her arms around his neck. "Wherever the Emperor is taking me, let's just sleep outside; it's cooler out there."

"This little lounge chair won't fit two people," Ning Chen said, feeling his heart flutter at her lazy tone.

Ye Yun half-opened her eyes to take a look and then compromised.

"If you're afraid of the heat, just have the servants lay down a bamboo mat and set out a couple of ice basins."

Saying this, Ning Chen immediately gave out orders.

The servants hurried in to prepare, all bowing their heads and daring not to look up.

Not for any other reason, but they vaguely saw the Guifei being cradled in the Emperor's arms as if she had no bones.

With ice set up in the room, it quickly became cooler. The two of them lay down for an afternoon nap, needing only a thin blanket over their waists.

When they woke up, it was already close to dusk.

Ye Yun woke first and playfully pinched Ning Chen's nose to rouse him.

Faced with the clumsy and affectionate Qingqing, Ning Chen couldn't even muster any irritation.

Hearing the commotion, Huiyue outside asked if they needed assistance getting up and mentioned that several princes had delivered something earlier.

Curious, Ye Yun called for them to come in.

After the two of them changed clothes and washed up, they came out from the inner room to find a number of items placed on the table outside.

"They heard the Emperor was here with Guifei, so several little princes brought gifts for the Emperor. They're all fresh items they saw outside the palace today," Nan Zhi introduced.

Ning Chen nodded, in a good mood. The children were indeed thoughtful.

The eldest prince brought a jade fan pendant.

The children now had their monthly allowance, and they couldn't afford the finest jade, so this pendant was unique in style, making it more interesting than what was available in the palace.

The second prince gifted a folding fan adorned with beautiful landscape paintings, and the accompanying poem was also exquisite. It was an elegant gift.

As for the third prince, he presented a delicate brocade box, clearly valuable.

Upon opening it, it revealed a precious item—a dagger with a gold handle inlaid with gems.

Removing the sheath, the blade gleamed coldly; it was indeed a fine weapon.

Naturally, men love such things. Ning Chen examined it repeatedly, clearly enjoying it.

After a long while, he set it down and asked, "What did the fourth prince bring back?"

Hui Yue felt a bit embarrassed but answered truthfully.

"The fourth prince bought local specialty snacks that Guifei wanted to eat. He bought a lot and wanted the Emperor and Guifei to share them, along with some grass-weaved rabbits."

After saying this, she pointed to a small tray at the edge of the table.

Sure enough, there were two large and three small rabbits, all woven from grass and quite cute.

Ning Chen was somewhat surprised but walked over to take a closer look.

He could only say... this child really is quite inventive.