His Majesty And I ✔️

Unlike You

I woke up way earlier than normal (4am) and decided to waste away my time by writing another chapter, while waiting to start studying at my usual time. Enjoy!

Chapter 56

Imperial Concubine Wei
Wei Li Lian
Hougong

Li Lian had two big things to accomplish on this day. Firstly make her greetings to Noble Consort Qi and then go to Consort Wang for her punishment. They were not duties she would like to accomplish but out of obligation, she had to make an appearance. At least the coming back of Dao on that day was something she could look forward to.

From the gate of the quarters of Noble Consort Qi, Li Lian and Ai saw Mole Eunuch whispering things to a palace maid. Li Lian wondered what they were whispering about and planned to sneak on them so as to catch onto a few of their words.

However, that was futile as they looked up when she got within earshot. A knowing look between the two, and the palace maid scrambled back into the quarters.

"My Lady." Mole Eunuch bowed.

"Eunuch Lin, a pleasant morning, isn't it?"

"It is, My Lady."

"I agree, it is as pleasant as your robes that are not tied well." His uniform was displaced and wrongly aligned. His inner sleeves fell out from beneath the outer garment.

"Oh..." He squirmed uncomfortably. It was interesting to watch as he was always the person who rode roughshod over everyone. "His Majesty was moody this morning and woke up earlier than usual. This servant could not dress in time, thus the measly appearance. Forgive this servant."

"Hmm. I wonder if I should send you to the punishment bureau?" Li Lian pretended to think deeply. This eunuch did not go easy on her when she was just a palace maid.

"My Lady, this eunuch is His Majesty's, it would be disrespectful to punish him," Ai suggested from behind.

Like Li Lian was afraid of Yuwen Hong. He too had mistakes he had to repent over.

"All right, Eunuch Lin is excused."

"This servant takes his leave." He bowed and walked away. Still, he poised arrogance and self-confidence.

Mole Eunuch was tall and had impressive looks, though he would be more attractive without the horrible attitude of his.

"Noble Consort's maid opens her legs to this eunuch. What an empress she will be." Li Lian muttered to Ai.

She also hoped Dao did not waste away with an eunuch as the men did not have future prospects outside of the palace. Any palace guard that was not Luo Meng would do than an eunuch.

They continued on and another palace maid emerged to usher them into the welcoming room of the noble consort. The quarters were larger than Li Lian's by half.

"Greetings to Noble Consort Qi."

"Dispense the formalities." She smiled from her empress chair sent to her recently. Now all she wore were the noble consort official garments.

It made the reality of the situation painful to Li Lian. She was really not going to be empress.

"Come and sit down, Li Lian." Noble Consort Qi smiled excitedly, rising from her chair and leading them to the corner of the room where there was a small table with zabuton cushions by the window.

Li Lian took her seat with the assistance of Ai who spared them a little distance and knelt by the servant of Noble Consort Qi, waiting to serve with what may be needed.