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

Chapter 56 Your Majesty, could you part with Kong Chen and give it to me?
“You were sent by the Empress Dowager. As long as you can explain things to her, I have no objections.” Murong seemed very reasonable.

Lou Suyi then remembered that the task Empress Dowager Chen had given her was to sabotage the affair between Murong and Consort Liang, but could she really stop it?

If we don't go, wouldn't that be disobeying Empress Dowager Chen's imperial decree?
If Consort Liang is still favored by the emperor, it proves that this is not something she can stop, and Empress Dowager Chen cannot blame her.

She had an idea, and after clearing her throat twice, she said, "Since it is the Empress Dowager's decree, how can I disobey her? Of course, wherever His Majesty goes, I will go."

Murong merely glanced at her indifferently, his expression cold and heartless.

Lou Suying thought to herself, this abstinent and calm demeanor was completely different from how he had sweated profusely on her last night.

This new emperor is a complete two-faced person.

And so, Lou Suying followed the grand imperial procession to Quanfu Palace.

Consort Liang had still held a sliver of hope that Murong hadn't brought Lou Suyi with her. But the moment she saw Lou Suyi, her heart sank.

It must be said that Empress Dowager Chen's move was indeed insidious, placing a nun by Murong's side so that she could ruin Murong's plans at any time.

The nun cannot be easily harmed, after all, she once saved Murong's life.

She could tell to some extent that Murong treated Lou Suying differently from others. Otherwise, given his temperament, would Lou Suying have stayed by his side if he didn't want to?
Ever since Empress Dowager Chen issued the imperial decree, Murong has taken Lou Suyi with him everywhere except in Qianqing Palace. He even spent time alone with Lou Suyi last night, and we don't know what they did...

Consort Liang's gaze fell on Lou Suyi's face, her eyes piercing.

Lou Suyi didn't know what Consort Liang was looking at, but it certainly wasn't a comfortable place for her to be observed.

"I wonder if Your Majesty has noticed, but Abbess Kongchen is truly beautiful." After scrutinizing Lou Suying, Consort Liang stared intently at Murong.

Upon hearing this, Murong looked at Lou Suyi and beckoned to her: "Come here and let me take a look."

Lou Suyi, her face expressionless, walked up to Murong as instructed, thinking to herself that this person really knew how to put on an act.

I've seen people who are two-faced, but I've never seen anyone as two-faced as the new emperor.

When Lou Suyi got closer, Murong Zai carefully examined her before concluding with two words: "Acceptable."

Lou Suyi gave a slight smile: "Amitabha, it is my honor to receive such praise from His Majesty and the Empress Dowager."

Murong looked at the little nun's feigned seriousness and recalled the scene of her begging for mercy under him last night, his eyes darkening slightly.

He averted his gaze and spoke, "Please sit down."

Lou Suyi was feeling quite tired, so she sat down immediately.

Consort Liang saw this and was displeased.

She was just a nun, yet she was allowed to sit at the same table as such distinguished figures.

Perhaps she shouldn't have tested Murong's reaction earlier.

Consort Liang did not prepare vegetarian dishes, but Ji Qing had made preparations in advance. Before Lou Suyi arrived at Quanfu Palace, he ordered the Imperial Kitchen to prepare vegetarian dishes.

As soon as Lou Suyi took her seat, Jiqing ordered someone to bring several vegetarian dishes and place them in front of her.

Seeing this, Consort Liang smiled and said, "Jiqing is truly His Majesty's favorite."

Even a nun could take such good care of everyone.

"Your Highness is too kind. Master Kongchen was sent by the Empress Dowager to protect His Majesty, so this servant would not dare to neglect him." Jiqing replied and returned to Murong's side.

Consort Liang thought to herself that he was indeed a eunuch serving in front of the emperor. Not only was he meticulous in his work, but he also spoke with perfect tact.

After that, she ignored Lou Suying, her eyes sparkling with affection as she chatted and laughed warmly with Murong. Lou Suying focused intently on her vegetarian dishes, eating with great relish. Everything was perfect; if Consort Liang's voice hadn't been so coquettish, her appetite would probably have been even better.

To everyone's surprise, Consort Liang really went against her.

After the meal, Consort Liang suddenly said to Murong, "Your Majesty, could you spare Kongchen for me? Last time, the Empress Dowager said that there was an evil spirit causing trouble in Quanfu Palace, and I haven't been able to sleep well these past few days. Since Kongchen has the great power to exorcise evil spirits, could you let her stay to protect me?"

Lou Suyi thought that Consort Liang was a very cunning woman.

If she really stayed in Quanfu Palace, who knows how she would be mistreated by Consort Liang.

Before Murong could speak, Consort Liang asked with a charming smile, "Your Majesty, are you perhaps reluctant to give him to me?"

Lou Suyi looked at Murong upon hearing this, just as Murong was looking over: "Does Kong Chen want to stay in Quanfu Palace?"

Lou Suyi felt that Murong was also a treacherous person.

When Consort Liang asked for his opinion, he simply passed the question back to her.

At this moment, Consort Liang looked at Lou Suyi and asked with a smile, "Master Kongchen, you don't dislike me and don't want to come to Quanfu Palace, do you?"

Lou Suyi thought both of them were shameless. She put her palms together and replied in a low voice, "It was the Empress Dowager's decree that allowed this humble nun to serve before the Emperor. Why don't you two ask the Empress Dowager for her opinion before deciding on this humble nun's future?"

Murong seemed to only then remember the matter: "Well, I can't go against the Empress Dowager's wishes. Kongchen can stay by my side for now. If Wanying wants to find a master to exorcise the evil spirit, she can invite someone to the palace again. It's not a big deal."

"It's rare for me to get along with Kong Chen. Since Your Majesty is unwilling to give him to me, then so be it," said Consort Liang, giving Murong a reproachful look.

That resentful look in her eyes made it seem as if Murong had wronged her.

Murong remained indifferent, as if he hadn't received the flirtatious glances from Consort Liang.

Lou Suyi quickly finished her vegetarian meal, stood up and said, "Please continue your meal, esteemed guests. I am full."

As she spoke, she stood with Ji Qing.

Ji Qing gave her a reassuring look, and at that moment her heart was at peace.

After dinner, Consort Liang took the initiative to coax Murong, saying, "I'm so full, Your Majesty, could you accompany me to digest?"

Murong Wen nodded gently in agreement.

Lou Suying was about to follow when Consort Liang said, "Master Kongchen, please stay here. I would like to spend some time with His Majesty under the flowers and moon."

She looked at Lou Suyi with a radiant smile: "As a nun, you should be compassionate. How about granting my small request?"

Lou Suyi thought to herself that this Imperial Concubine was truly cunning. She stopped and said, "Your Highness is too kind. Saying that this humble nun is doing you a favor is too much for this humble nun."

"Then it's settled. But you're not allowed to come along and disturb His Majesty and me while we're having our romantic time." Consort Liang's smile grew even brighter as she looked at Murong with a shy and bashful expression.

But Murong seemed blind, simply saying in a calm voice, "Let's go."

He glanced at Lou Suyi out of the corner of his eye, then walked away first.

Lou Suyi was happy to be free and at ease, spending time with Jinshu.

She glanced at the various delicacies on the table, then quickly sat down to take a few bites. However, with outsiders present, she had to maintain the facade of her detachment.

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