Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 208 A Newcomer Plans to Enter the Palace

Seeing that Consort Ning could still exchange a few words with Jiang Lanye, the others couldn't help but feel a little envious. After all, her father held a high official position in the court, and she was a woman personally introduced to His Majesty by the Empress Dowager. It was only natural that His Majesty would treat her differently.

The group finally saw Jiang Lanye and didn't want to leave. They stared at him intently, wishing they could stare holes in him.

Although Jiang Lanye had lost some weight, his broad shoulders and narrow waist made his features even more defined, and the jade belt around his waist was just right, outlining his strong waistline.

He sat there casually, his posture exceptionally relaxed, his sleeves slightly unbuttoned, revealing a section of his lean and muscular forearm.

Their gazes swept over almost every inch of Jiang Lanye's body, yet he remained completely oblivious.

Song Yi was very sensitive to their gazes. Seeing this, she suddenly reached out and tugged at his sleeve, covering his exposed forearm, and whispered, "It's still a bit cold."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction at her action, at least Song Yi genuinely cared about him.

Jiang Lanye responded, noticing that Song Yi seemed somewhat unhappy.

He glanced thoughtfully at the group of beautiful women standing to the side and said in a low voice, "I need to rest. You may all go back first."

They couldn't say much, and none of them dared to truly disturb Jiang Lanye's rest. Upon hearing this, they respectfully said, "Your concubines take their leave."

After they left, Song Yi glanced at Jiang Lanye, but her expression remained arrogant.

The Empress Dowager not only did not leave, but immediately sat down.

“Your Majesty, I know you may not be interested in the people in the harem, but there are quite a few who have made meritorious contributions after this campaign. Among them are two generals whose parents were old friends. You should have heard of the sisters of those two generals. They are seventeen years old this year, just the right age for marriage.”

Song Yi raised an eyebrow, vaguely realizing what the Empress Dowager wanted to say.

"In addition to the reward you gave, their younger sisters can also enter the palace. This is not something I forced upon them."

Jiang Lanye frowned, lifted his eyelids to glance at Song Yi, whose expression remained calm, without even a slight furrowing of her brow.

"Your Majesty also knows that entering the harem is not a wise choice. I only need Consort Yun by my side. If more people come in, they will only waste their lives in the harem. It is better to find someone else."

The Empress Dowager smiled helplessly: "After all this time, how could I not know you? But Your Majesty, look at those people who came just now. They know that Consort Yun is by your side, and they know that you will not favor them, but their affection for you has not diminished in the slightest."

"Even if I try to persuade them, it's all wishful thinking on their part. No matter what others say, it's useless. Besides, you already have so many people in your harem. Adding two more won't hurt. If you don't like them, just don't touch them."

"But those generals have just returned victorious from battle, and all the civil and military officials are watching you. Their demands are not unreasonable. If you refuse to agree..."

For Jiang Lanye, it didn't matter how many people were around him; what mattered was that none of them were Song Yi, so he treated them as if they were invisible.

Even though an emperor stands at the center of power, he cannot act arbitrarily in everything.

But he still intended to refuse, even though this might discourage the generals.

Seeing that he showed no sign of backing down, the Empress Dowager suddenly looked at Song Yi, intending to start with her.

“Consort Yun, I know that His Majesty only favors you. You have seen it yourself. In fact, the other concubines do not bother you in any way. You do not want His Majesty to be in a difficult position in this matter, do you?”

Song Yi frowned slightly. She knew how difficult this battle was. They insisted on sending her sister into the harem, so be it. She hoped that Jiang Lanye could become a wise ruler in everyone's hearts, and she did not want others to feel disheartened because of her.

Besides, it's just two more women. Jiang Lanye is her man; how could he possibly be seduced?

"Whatever, come on over."

"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it." After saying that, she looked at Jiang Lanye and said, "It's nothing serious, just let them come."

The Empress Dowager said happily, "That's excellent."

After she stood up and left, Jiang Lanye looked at her seriously and asked in a low voice, "You really don't care?"

She glanced at him and said, "If I cared, I would have already complained about all those concubines and talented women around you. I know you only love me, and I only love you, and that's enough."

Most importantly, she didn't want to put Jiang Lanye in a difficult position.

Jiang Lanye looked at her magnanimous appearance and chuckled deeply.

"My Consort Yun is truly magnanimous, but I can't feel happy about it for some reason."

"So what do you want me to do? Cry, make a scene, or threaten suicide? I'm not the kind of person who would act unreasonably."

Jiang Lanye pulled her off the stool and made her sit on his lap, his voice gentle, as if he were coaxing her.

"You really don't care?"

Song Yi hesitated for a moment, then said, "I do care a little, but I know what kind of person you are, so it doesn't really matter to me."

"I will not allow them to come."

"Really, there's no need. This matter isn't that complicated. If you insist on refusing, it will only make things more complicated."

Seeing that her attitude was exceptionally firm, and that she wasn't just throwing a tantrum or being stubborn, Jiang Lanye kissed her lips and said in a hoarse voice, "Alright, I promise, I'll only look at you, and I won't look at anyone else."

Song Yi couldn't help but smile.

His strong arms easily encircled her waist. He stared intently at her and asked, "Aren't you jealous?"

Song Yi finally understood that Jiang Lanye simply wanted her to admit that she was jealous.

"I'm jealous now, okay? Are you satisfied?"

Seeing the smile on Jiang Lanye's lips, she suddenly reached out and grabbed his shirt, raising her eyes and declaring domineeringly, "Jiang Lanye, listen to me carefully, you are mine, and you are not allowed to let anyone else touch you."

Seeing her like a female bandit, Jiang Lanye's smile became even more meaningful.

Seeing that he was just smiling, Song Yi immediately said with dissatisfaction, "Did you hear that?"

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Lanye suddenly raised his hand and grabbed the back of her neck. The force was neither too light nor too heavy, but it made her unable to move.

Just as Song Yi was about to struggle, his lips pressed against hers, with an irresistible force.

His palms were unusually hot, and his fingertips caressed the delicate skin on the back of her neck, sending a shiver down Song Yi's spine.

She was like a small animal whose weakness was easily exploited by Jiang Lanye. She couldn't struggle and could only wait until he had finished tasting her before he would let her go.

After a while, she felt her lips were swollen from the kisses, and Jiang Lanye stepped back slightly and said seriously, "I am yours."

(End of this chapter)