Selling wife for fame? Kick out the scumbag and marry the new emperor to enjoy the harem of favors

Chapter 252

"See the Emperor."

Qingfang, who was standing guard at the door, bowed slightly.

Zhao Xingjin waved his hand, "Where is Consort Jin?"

"Your Majesty, Her Majesty is taking a bath," Qingfang replied. "It's a bit stuffy today, and Her Majesty felt sticky and uncomfortable, so she took a bath early. She didn't know Your Majesty was coming, and Her Majesty didn't mean to not come to greet you."

Qingfang naturally wanted to explain for Xie Jiu, but Zhao Xingjin didn't seem to care much.

He nodded and went into the tent, leaving his servants outside.

Inside, Chunrong was helping Xie Jiu bathe. The two were chatting and laughing, unaware of the conversation that had just taken place at the door.

So when Zhao Xingjin came in, he heard voices coming from inside.

"Your Majesty's skin needs to be nourished regularly with the Jade Face Cream prepared by the Imperial Hospital. Now that autumn is approaching and winter is approaching, the weather is getting dry. After each bath, you should apply a layer from head to toe to keep your skin moisturized and smooth, so as not to be too dry."

"I'm tired of taking so much time to maintain myself every day, let's skip it today." Xie Jiu didn't want to move.

Even if someone is serving you while you're lying down, it still feels like a hassle.

Chunrong teased, "Will Your Majesty want to have a midnight snack later?"

"Of course we have to eat," Xie Jiu said immediately. "If we don't eat, we won't be able to sleep because we're hungry. I didn't eat well myself today while entertaining guests."

"Eating a late-night snack can easily cause swelling, so you should apply the Jade Face Cream. Your Highness can't be lazy. I'll give you a massage later to loosen up your muscles and bones. I know Your Highness is tired after a bumpy half-day of travel, but skincare is something that requires consistent effort over time and can't be neglected."

Chunrong comforted her gently, as if coaxing her.

Then Xie Jiu sighed, "I take such good care of this body, but I'm afraid that in time, my beauty will fade before my love ends, and I'll be sitting by the incense burner until dawn."

“Your Majesty, please don’t say such things. Your Majesty can naturally feel your sincerity and will not dislike you,” Chunrong said immediately.

Xie Jiu's voice was somewhat deep, "It's not that I dislike him, it's just that there are more new people in the palace, and the Emperor has to make time to see the other concubines no matter what. Even if he treats me well, the time he spends with me in the future will become shorter."

Although she didn't really care, being favored did make things easier.

Before she could finish her sentence, she heard footsteps coming from outside the cubicle.

"who!"

Chunrong immediately moved to block the bathtub, completely shielding Xie Jiu.

"It's me."

Zhao Xingjin's voice came through.

Chunrong was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly squatted down and bowed.

Xie Jiu also held onto the bathtub with both hands, turning her body to look in the direction of the sound.

"You may leave." Zhao Xingjin lifted the curtain of the partition, walked in, looked at the shadow behind the screen, and gave the order in a deep voice.

Chunrong responded and quickly retreated.

"Why has Your Majesty come?" Xie Jiu's voice came from behind the screen. "Your Majesty, why don't you wait outside for a moment? I will get up now."

"No need."

Zhao Xingjin walked straight around the screen and came to her.

With a slight lowering of the eyes, one can take in the enchanting scenery.

"Your Majesty!" Xie Jiu's cheeks flushed crimson as she submerged herself in the water, leaving only her head above water. "Your Majesty, please leave. I am still bathing."

"Didn't you say you wanted to apply Jade Face Cream? I'll apply it for you." Zhao Xingjin's eyes were teasing, and he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

Xie Jiu's ears turned red. She bit her lip and avoided his gaze. "Then Your Majesty, please turn your back so I can get up." "What kind of appearance have I never seen before?" Zhao Xingjin raised an eyebrow. "My beloved consort, there's no need to be shy."

After speaking, he turned around, took the large piece of cloth from the shelf, and walked over, gesturing for Xie Jiu to get up.

Xie Jiu could tell that he was deliberately trying to tease her. Although she was feeling extremely shy, she knew she shouldn't be too coy. So, blushing, she slowly stood up from the bathtub, covering herself with her arms as much as possible.

Zhao Xingjin then stepped forward, wrapped the cloth around her body, and picked her up in his arms.

Having just finished bathing, the woman exuded a faint fragrance of jasmine. Her soft body nestled in his arms, requiring no further action to stir a flutter in his heart.

Zhao Xingjin's eyes darkened, revealing an urge to tear the man apart and devour him.

Xie Jiu could hear his burning heart beating faster and faster as she leaned against his chest.

However, Zhao Xingjin was in no hurry to do anything. He had promised to apply the Jade Face Cream to Xie Jiu, and he had to keep his word.

So he gently put the person down, wiped his hands with a clean handkerchief, lowered the curtain, and was about to remove the cloth wrapped around Xie Jiu's body.

"Your Majesty!" Xie Jiu was still shy, clutching the fabric in front of her chest with both hands, her eyes pleading, "How about we have the maids do it?"

Little did he know that as she lay on the couch, her smooth neck and collarbone nestled in her cascading black hair, her cheeks flushed a delicate blush like peach blossoms in March, and her beautiful eyes, reflecting the candlelight, were bright and captivating, making him even more endearing and unwilling to let go.

"Be good, listen to me." Zhao Xingjin's voice was slightly hoarse.

It seemed to carry a hint of restraint, yet also resembled bewitching and seduction.

He bent down, took Xie Jiu's hand, kissed the back of her hand, and then ripped off the thin cloth that covered her private parts.

Xie Jiu closed her eyes in shock, not daring to look at the other person.

She heard Zhao Xingjin's soft laughter, and then felt a warmth on her shoulder as a man's warm palm covered her. His palm was smooth as he kneaded the Jade Face Cream and gently applied it to her body with both hands.

Xie Jiu had never felt that this matter was taking so long, to the point that her breathing became rapid.

Zhao Xingjin had never thought he was so patient, his fingertips tracing over the woman's body, leaving no inch of skin untouched.

Finally, it was over, and I was covered in a thin layer of sweat.

"Your Majesty, please take a bath as well." Xie Jiu was already extremely embarrassed, her skin flushed a faint pink from nervousness.

Zhao Xingjin had already reached his limit of patience. His Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he responded in a deep voice.

Then they went to the cubicle.

Xie Jiu originally wanted to have someone fetch water again, but Zhao Xingjin said it wasn't necessary and used the water Xie Jiu had just used for bathing.

The water was already slightly cool, but the heat on his body made Zhao Xingjin feel that the temperature was just right.

When he finished washing up very quickly and came out of the cubicle, he found that Xie Jiu was not waiting for him on the bed. She was wearing a thin veil and standing in front of the candlestick, preparing to blow out the candle.

Her exquisite figure, partially obscured by a thin veil and bathed in the soft candlelight, was all the more alluring.

Zhao Xingjin felt his blood boiling. He stepped forward, picked the person up, ignored Xie Jiu's exclamation, swept the things off the table next to him, and put the person on it.

In the flickering candlelight, their figures intertwined, and the heat rippled through the tent, making their hearts burn with desire.

By the time Xie Jiu was almost exhausted, she had already been carried back to the bed.

Zhao Xingjin stood behind her, his skin still burning hot.

"Your Majesty, please order a bath." Xie Jiu practically begged.

"Alright." Zhao Xingjin kissed her hair affectionately. "I will go with you."

So, in the bathtub in the cubicle, ripples spread out and took a long time to return to calm.