Five years after her death, she awoke on the dragon bed.

Chapter 50 You really want to serve me that much?

Empress Dowager Chen gave Consort Liang a cold look before asking Lou Suyi in a gentle tone, "Suyi, the Emperor needs your help, you must be willing, right?"

Lou Suyi met Empress Dowager Chen's sharp eyes. She felt a lump in her throat, knowing that if she answered no, she would be making an enemy of the Empress Dowager.

"It is my honor to be able to assist Your Majesty, and it is also for the benefit of the people. I would be honored to refuse!" She solemnly clasped her hands together.

Empress Dowager Chen was very satisfied with Lou Suying's answer: "It's good that you have a sense of righteousness in your heart, which is much better than some people who are bound by petty feelings. Your Majesty, then I will keep Suying by your side, and don't make things too difficult for her."

Lou Suyi felt that Empress Dowager Chen was putting her in a difficult position, which was tantamount to asking Consort Liang to see her as an enemy.

Just then, the young emperor finally spoke: "Mother, it's inappropriate for Kong Chen to be by my side..."

"I sent Su Yi to protect you, how is that inappropriate? I'll decide this matter. I'll listen to you on other things, but on this matter you must listen to me." Empress Dowager Chen's attitude was very firm, not giving Murong a chance to refuse her.

Lou Suyi looked at Murong expectantly, hoping that he could put on the airs of an emperor and not succumb to the tyranny of Empress Dowager Chen.

At this moment, Empress Dowager Chen said decisively, "This matter is settled!"

She then looked at Lou Suying and issued an imperial decree: "Starting tonight, you must stay by the Emperor's side and never leave his side!"

Lou Suyi's face fell, and she subconsciously looked at Murong, hoping that the emperor would stand up and say something.

Judging from what the Empress Dowager meant, she couldn't possibly have to serve Murong Zhao's concubines when they were in bed with him, could she?

The thought of that scene sent a chill down her spine.

By the time she came to her senses, Empress Dowager Chen had already left Quanfu Palace.

Consort Liang looked displeased, and Murong's face was also somewhat gloomy. Only she was caught in the middle and could only stand aside helplessly.

Consort Liang also noticed Murong's unfriendly expression and guessed that it was because Empress Dowager Chen had placed Lou Suyi by his side that his expression was not good.

Murong's reaction actually put her at ease.

This shows that Murong did not want Lou Suyi to accompany the emperor, and further shows that Murong was not interested in Lou Suyi.

Lou Suyi knew she was disliked, so she quietly stood further away, trying her best to appear inconspicuous.

Ji Qing gave her a wink, signaling her to leave. She was secretly delighted and quickly followed Ji Qing away.

Seeing Lou Suyi follow him over, Jiqing asked kindly, "Have you had dinner yet, Miss?"

Lou Suyi looked at Jiqing with her bright eyes: "I've already eaten. Jiqing, you must take good care of me in the future. If I say anything inappropriate, please put in a good word for me with His Majesty."

She has a loose tongue and could easily offend the emperor; it would be safer for her to find a powerful backer beforehand.

Ji Qing suppressed a smile: "It must be that you put in a good word for me with His Majesty."

His Majesty is very fond of the Fourth Miss.

Lou Suying assumed Jiqing was just being eloquent. She said anxiously, "Can I not serve in front of the Emperor? His Majesty seemed unhappy just now. Could it be that he thinks I ruined his plans?"

“His Majesty is not unhappy, Miss, you can rest assured,” Ji Qing replied hastily.

Lou Suying thought about it and agreed. Since she was already there, she might as well make the best of it. After all, she was more alert than anyone else. She had saved Murong's life, and he still hadn't repaid her for saving his life.

If you really make a mistake, you should repay it with the debt of saving your life.

She and Ji Qing chatted idly until Murong and Consort Liang emerged hand in hand, at which point they both fell silent. Consort Liang looked longingly at Murong's cold profile: "Is Your Majesty leaving already?"

If it weren't for Empress Dowager Chen and Lou Suyi interfering, he might have stayed overnight at Quanfu Palace.

Ever since Empress Dowager Chen threw down the white robes, Murong's expression had been terrible, and she herself was somewhat intimidated.

"I still have official business to attend to," Murong said, then turned and walked away without looking back.

Ji Qing looked at Lou Suyi, who understood and quickly followed behind.

As the imperial procession marched away into the distance, Consort Liang's eyes darkened: "Lou Suying is quite fortunate to have Empress Dowager Chen's support, allowing her to move freely in front of the emperor."

"Judging from His Majesty's displeasure, it might not be a good thing for him to be seen walking around in front of him. In my opinion, Kong Chen is not a threat to Your Highness." Mo Lan glanced at her mistress discreetly. "But if Kong Chen is always by His Majesty's side, who knows when Your Highness's good fortune will come to fruition? Should Your Highness try to bribe Kong Chen to serve your master?"

“I always felt that Empress Dowager Chen must have her reasons for valuing Chonglou Suyi so much. We should not be careless and should observe first before making a decision.” Consort Liang said, “Back then, I never thought that His Majesty would ascend the throne.”

At that time, Murong was the least noticeable among all the princes. Not to mention that the Crown Prince was too outstanding, even the late emperor had the least faith in Murong. Yet Murong stood out and became the final winner.

All I can say is that things are unpredictable.

Meanwhile, the imperial procession returned to Qianqing Palace and entered the Hanzhang Chamber, where Murong gestured for everyone to leave.

Lou Suying breathed a sigh of relief and was about to leave with everyone when Murong stopped her without even looking up: "Didn't the Empress Dowager order you to stay by my side and protect me at all times?"

Lou Suying secretly groaned upon hearing these sarcastic words.

Ji Qing was still laughing beside her. She glared at Ji Qing, but Ji Qing left on his own, leaving only her and Murong in the room.

Even the people waiting outside the door were taken away by Ji Qing.

Lou Suyi's heart skipped a beat when she saw this detail; she felt that something was amiss.

It's one thing for Jiqing to leave on his own, but why did he take the others with him?

Is this to give her and Murong some space to be alone?
not……

Just as she was feeling uneasy, Murong appeared beside her without her noticing: "You really want to serve me that much?"

Lou Suyi was a beat slow to react: ? ? ?

Murong suddenly moved closer to her, and she instinctively took several steps back: "You, you don't come any closer!"

Murong walked towards her step by step. She thought he was going to do something to her, but he simply walked past her and left.

Lou Suyi belatedly realized that she had been deluding herself, thinking that Murong wanted to harm her, but in fact the emperor had no such intentions at all.

That's true. He still has that lingering passion for Consort Liang, but he didn't get his old flame's body, so how could he possibly be interested in her?
She stood there dumbfounded in Hanzhang's room for a while before hurrying out of her bedroom.

Just as she was standing in front of Hanzhang Room looking around, she belatedly realized that many palace maids and eunuchs nearby were secretly watching her.

They must have found it strange that this nun suddenly appeared in the Qianqing Palace.
To be honest, she also felt that her identity as a nun was out of place in the Qianqing Palace.

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