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Chapter 479: Story of Yanxi Palace Er Qing 12

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, candlelight flickered. On the dragon bed, Qianlong was hugging Erqing, enjoying the tenderness.

"Your Majesty, tell me, am I the happiest woman in the world?" Er Qing asked in a tender voice, nestling in Qianlong's arms.

Qianlong stroked her hair and said softly, "You are naturally the happiest woman in the world, because you are the woman I love most."

Er Qing smiled coquettishly, her fingertips gently brushing across Qianlong's chest, like a feather caressing the surface of the water, creating ripples.

"Your Majesty, your love for me has made many people in the harem envious."

Qianlong grabbed the restless little hand and kissed it gently on his lips, his eyes blurred and a little drunk: "I pamper my women, who dares to object? If they are sensible, they should learn how to serve me, instead of being like a group of crows, just making noises in my ears."

"Your Majesty~" Er Qing said coquettishly, and fell into Qianlong's arms: "You hurt my heart when you say that. It turns out that Your Majesty is still thinking about someone else."

Qianlong looked at the charming Erqing in his arms, and his heart moved. In the past, all the concubines were trembling in fear in front of him, speaking and acting cautiously, for fear of making a wrong move.

She was like a queen, dignified and virtuous, the mother of the country, but lacked a bit of liveliness. Er Qing in front of him dared to act coquettishly, dared to tease, and even dared to challenge his authority, which made him feel fresh and interesting, and made him unconsciously want to get close to her and pamper her.

"My beloved, are you blaming me for neglecting you?" Qianlong chuckled and pinched Erqing's cheek, his eyes full of doting.

"Your Majesty is so busy, how dare I ask for your exclusive use?"

Er Qing's eyes moved as she said coquettishly, "But there are three thousand beauties in the harem, and I am just an insignificant speck of dust. The emperor may favor me today, but he may forget who I am tomorrow."

"What are you thinking about in your little head all day long?" Qianlong scratched Erqing's nose, his tone was somewhat helpless, yet doting.

"I said before, you are my woman, I will never forget you."

"Your Majesty's words are golden, and I naturally believe them." Er Qing smiled sweetly and took the initiative to put her arms around Qianlong's neck, gently resting her head on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling his warm body temperature, but her heart was cold.

What she wanted was never Qianlong's favor, but his heart and his kingdom!

When you have a child, you can raise him up. Who would want this kind of dragon?

On the second day, after Emperor Qianlong left the court, the Empress came to the Yangxin Palace in person. She was wearing a bright red phoenix robe and a phoenix crown with kingfisher feathers on her head. She walked lightly and gracefully, but she could not hide a trace of fatigue between her brows.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." The Queen bowed and saluted, her tone respectful yet distant.

Qianlong was reviewing memorials when he saw the empress coming. He put down the red brush in his hand and stood up to greet her.

"Why did the Queen come here in person? If you have anything to say, just ask the palace maid to tell you."

The queen smiled gently: "I made some cakes myself, Your Majesty, please try them and see if they suit your taste."

"The Queen is thoughtful." Qianlong asked her to sit down next to him, and then picked up a piece of osmanthus cake and tasted it carefully: "The Queen's cooking skills are still as good as ever."

When the queen saw that Qianlong liked it, she smiled even more: "As long as the emperor likes it."

Qianlong asked casually, "The Queen came here today, is there something important?"

The queen sighed softly, wanting to say something but stopping herself. She knew that she had been married to Qianlong for many years, but she could never really get into his heart.

Especially after Er Qing was favored, Qianlong's attitude towards her became visibly colder.

"Your Majesty, I heard that you have been favoring Erqing alone these days. Is it true?" The Queen finally asked.

Qianlong put down the osmanthus cake in his hand and wiped the corner of his mouth elegantly with a silk handkerchief. He caught a glimpse of the queen's slightly frowned brows, and the fine lines were visible under the carefully painted makeup. He knew in his heart that the queen came today, probably not just for a few cakes.

"I remember that the peach blossom pastry sent by Concubine Xian should be ready soon. Why don't you try it together, Queen?" Qianlong deliberately avoided asking the Queen's purpose and mentioned another concubine casually.

The queen's eyes froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and said softly, "Sister Xianfei is very clever and skillful, and I have heard a little about her. But I came here today because I have something to say to the emperor."

Qianlong put down the teacup in his hand and asked in a puzzled tone: "The Queen, if you have anything to say, please feel free to speak."

The queen took a deep breath, as if she had made a major decision, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I know that you have been doting on Erqing recently and summoned her to sleep with you every night. However, there are so many beauties in the harem, and they need to be treated equally..."

"The Queen has come here today just to say this?" Qianlong put down the teacup in his hand, and his tone did not reveal whether he was happy or angry, but people who knew him well knew that this was a sign that he was angry.

The Queen seemed not to have heard and continued to talk to herself, "Your Majesty, I know that you are the Son of Heaven and that you have countless beauties in your harem. This is your blessing. However, the harem also needs balance. If you only favor one person, it will inevitably make the other concubines dissatisfied, and people all over the world will say that Your Majesty..."

"What did you say about me?" Qianlong stood up and looked down at the queen, his eyes as sharp as a knife.

"Are you saying that I am dissolute and only care about pleasure?"

The queen was startled by his sudden anger. Her body trembled slightly, but she still said with all her might: "I dare not, but..."

"Just what? Queen, are you here today to set rules for me?" Qianlong snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain.

"I dare not! I am just worried about the emperor and the harem..."

Qianlong took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his chest. After all, he was the emperor, and not showing his emotions was a basic quality for an emperor.

Furthermore, the queen was his legitimate wife, who had been managing his harem for many years, doing her best and never overstepping the boundaries. He could dote on Er Qing, but he could not lose the dignity of the queen.

"The Queen is worrying too much." Qianlong said lightly, his tone returning to his usual calmness.

"I have been busy with government affairs recently and have been exhausted both physically and mentally. Erqing is lively and can help relieve my boredom, so I summoned her for a few more days. As the head of the harem and the mother of the country, how could the queen not know the reason?"

The queen's heart sank slightly when she heard this. She knew that Qianlong was deliberately avoiding her question and reminding her that the balance of the harem was far less important to him than his own feelings.

"It is your concubine's fault that you have overstepped your authority." The queen lowered her eyelids to hide the loneliness in her eyes.