After being reborn, the empress only wanted to seduce the emperor and seize the empress's posit

Chapter 5 My Beloved Concubine

After Xiao Jingheng sat down, she slowly sat down as well, her gaze unconsciously falling on the emperor with a hint of infatuation and reverence.

Xiao Jingheng picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks, took a small bite, and noticed Lu Jingning's gaze. He couldn't help but smile slightly, put down his chopsticks, and teased, "Consort Lu, why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Lu Jingning's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently shook her head, her eyes sparkling with sincerity and tenderness: "Your Majesty is wise and mighty. I just feel that being able to quietly look at Your Majesty like this is the greatest happiness."

As she spoke, she lowered her head shyly, her appearance as delicate and charming as a newly blossoming flower.

Looking at Lu Jingning's shy appearance, Xiao Jingheng felt a warm current surge in his heart and thought she was exceptionally cute.

He personally picked up a piece of tender fish with his chopsticks and placed it in Lu Jingning's bowl, saying softly, "Try this fish, it tastes very delicious."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Jingning looked up, a hint of surprise and gratitude flashing in his eyes. He carefully picked up a piece of fish, chewed it slowly, and his face was filled with satisfied happiness.

After the meal, Lu Jingning gently parted her lips and said softly, "Your Majesty, why don't you go to Consort Xian's place today? She must miss you very much."

After saying this, her eyes held a hint of expectation and humility, as if she truly hoped the Emperor would leave.

Why

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingheng frowned slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. Looking at Lu Jingning's innocent face, ripples of emotion stirred within him.

Lu Jingning feigned grievance but also told him firmly, "If it weren't for you, sister, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to see the Emperor. How could I dare to ask for so much now?"

"Oh? Are you telling the truth?"

Xiao Jingheng had seen many women in the palace who would stop at nothing to keep him.

Why is Lu Jingning not only not trying to keep me, but also pushing me away?

Could it be that she has other ideas in her mind?

Seeing Xiao Jingheng's suspicious look, Lu Jingning realized that the imperial family was indeed the most suspicious.

Her eyes were clear, and her voice was gentle yet firm: "Your Majesty, you are not only my husband, but also my sister's husband."

"Although I am extremely reluctant to part with you, I do not wish to cause you any trouble."

As she spoke, she gave a slight curtsy, her posture humble yet elegant.

Xiao Jingheng looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He suddenly stood up, strode forward, and pulled Lu Jingning into his arms.

Lu Jingning felt a warm breath wash over him: "Your Majesty..."

Xiao Jingheng's voice was deep and powerful: "Today, I will not leave; I will stay and keep you company."

Lu Jingning stared at him intently, her eyes fixed on Xiao Jingheng.

"Someone come here!" Xiao Jingheng summoned the maids outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?" Chun'er asked respectfully. It was her first time meeting the Emperor, and she was a little nervous.

"To help your mistress change her clothes"

"Yes"

After speaking, Lu Jingning followed Chun'er downstairs to change her clothes, while Eunuch Zhao, who was by Xiao Jingheng's side, came up to serve her.

Lu Jingning moved gracefully to the side to change out of her elaborate palace attire and into her nightgown before walking to Xiao Jingheng's side.

She wore a nightgown as thin as a cicada's wing, the fabric embroidered with delicate orchids, which swayed gently with her steps, adding to her graceful beauty.

"emperor……"

Xiao Jingheng leaned against the bed, his gaze gentle and tender as he quietly looked at her, his eyes filled with admiration and longing.

The candlelight illuminated her face, revealing skin as smooth as jade, eyes like stars, and slightly pursed red lips, making her look like a fairy in a painting, breathtakingly beautiful.

Lu Jingning sat down next to Xiao Jingheng and glanced at him shyly.

"I don't even know your name yet."

Xiao Jingheng reached out and gently stroked her cheek. The delicate touch on his fingertips made his heart tremble.

"Your Majesty, my name is Lu Jingning."

Her voice was soft and gentle, and every word resonated deep within his heart.

"Fortunately, it bears white flowers, yet it is free from green vines; it is a good name," Xiao Jingheng praised.

Lu Jingning blushed and said softly, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am unworthy of such praise." Seeing that it was getting late, Eunuch Zhao reminded him, "Your Majesty should retire for the night."

After saying this, he extinguished several lamps, and the hall instantly became dark.

Lu Jingning lay down gently, covered by a brocade quilt, revealing only her delicate face, her eyes sparkling with shyness.

She lay on her side on the bed, her hands gently folded in front of her abdomen, her voice barely audible: "Your Majesty, I can't sleep, could you keep me company and chat with me?"

Her long eyelashes trembled gently, as delicate as butterfly wings.

"Alright, what would you like to discuss with me?"

As Xiao Jingheng gazed at her, an unprecedented tenderness welled up in his heart, and everything seemed to quiet down at that moment.

"What kind of woman does Your Majesty prefer?"

After considering the question for a moment, Xiao Jingheng told her, "I don't know."

"Then can I become the woman the Emperor favors?"

Lu Jingning became bolder and asked, lying on Xiao Jingheng's chest.

"What do you think?" Xiao Jingheng teased her on purpose.

"I don't know either, just like you," Lu Jingning said playfully, sticking out her tongue.

After saying that, Lu Jingning obediently lay down and said in a serious tone, "Your Majesty should retire for the night."

After speaking, Lu Jingning closed his eyes. He was a little sleepy that day and fell asleep in no time.

Xiao Jingheng listened to Lu Jingning's breathing and was surprised that she had fallen asleep!
Was it because I wasn't alluring enough that she fell asleep so quickly?

"Fine," Xiao Jingheng said, somewhat annoyed.

He closed his eyes and went to bed. He had just fallen asleep when he vaguely felt something soft against his body.

Half asleep and half awake, Xiao Jingheng saw that Lu Jingning was holding him.

He barely opened his eyes and turned to look at Lu Jingning beside him.

She was pressed tightly against his body, her nightgown slipping off her shoulders, revealing large expanses of smooth skin.

My body reacted for some reason, that little devil.

Xiao Jingheng got up, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it down, which finally calmed the heat radiating from his body.

He returned to his bed and went back to sleep.

……

Morning.

After getting up, Xiao Jingheng stretched his limbs and looked at Lu Jingning, who was still fast asleep, and gently pinched her cheek.

Seeing her slightly furrowed brows, I found it quite amusing.

Seeing that it was almost time, Xiao Jingheng went directly to court.

When Lu Jingning woke up, he saw that the bed beside him was empty.

"Spring"

Upon hearing this, Chun'er came in and told Lu Jingning, "Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress just sent someone to report that she is unwell and does not need to pay her respects for the next few days."

Lu Jingning was about to get up, but after hearing this, he lay back down and planned to continue sleeping.

Chun'er noticed that the handkerchief under Lu Jingning was still white and hesitated before asking, "My lady, you haven't done 'that' with the Emperor, have you?"

Lu Jingning replied nonchalantly, "Yeah, okay, I'm going to sleep for a while longer. You can go now."

She had her own plans. If a man got something so easily, why would he cherish it? After all, what you can't have is always the best.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Chun'er believed her; the young mistress's decision must be right.

(End of this chapter)