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Chapter 7 The Emperor Feels Heartache

When Lu Jingning returned to Chengqian Palace, Xia'er was shocked to see her face: "My lady, this servant will go and get you an ice pack to apply."

"No rush," Lu Jingning stared at his swollen face in the bronze mirror, his eyes full of calculation.

the other side

Consort Shu's maid, Dieyi, ran over to tell her, "Your Highness, Consort Lu was beaten after returning from Zhongcui Palace."

"Oh?" Consort Shu was somewhat surprised upon hearing this and asked, "She didn't cry or make a fuss?"

Dieyi shook her head, puzzled. "Why doesn't Your Highness go to the Emperor to seek justice for her?"

Consort Shu smiled knowingly, took a sip of tea, and said with a deep gaze, "This Consort Xian is truly foolish to have brought in a highly venomous snake. She will be defeated by this Consort Lu one day. Just wait and see."

"How could that be, Your Highness? You overestimate that Consort Lu."

Consort Shu smiled and shook her head: "Just watch."

After speaking, he gestured for Dieyi to step back, his eyes gleaming with an all-knowing light.

Yangxindian

Xiao Jingheng had just put down his vermilion brush, rubbed his tired brows, and a hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes: "Eunuch Zhao, go and summon Consort Lu. Have her have lunch with me at noon."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will immediately send someone to invite them."

Xiao Jingheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Go and invite them yourself."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Eunuch Zhao bowed and accepted the order. He walked briskly out of the main hall, through the winding palace path, and soon arrived in front of Chengqian Palace.

"My lady, how could Consort Xian humiliate you like this? Isn't Consort Xian said to be kind-hearted?" Chun'er became angrier the more she thought about it.

Lu Jingning didn't care at all, because she had already seen through her true colors: "Don't worry, today's beating won't be in vain. Later, have the kitchen send a bowl of soup to the Emperor."

"Yes, my lady," Chun'er said somewhat sullenly.

Looking at Chun'er's condition, Lu Jingning asked her with concern, "After you deliver the soup, go and rest. Let them come over."

Just then, a young eunuch came in and reported, "My lord, Eunuch Zhao has arrived."

A sly glint flashed in Lu Jingning's eyes. He patted Chun'er's shoulder lightly and smiled faintly. "Isn't the opportunity here? We don't need to deliver the soup later. We can also have someone invite Eunuch Zhao in."

As she spoke, she slowly stood up, straightened her clothes, and her eyes were full of planning.

"Yes, Your Highness." Upon hearing this, Chun'er's eyes lit up, and she quickly responded and withdrew. Before long, she led Eunuch Zhao into the hall.

Eunuch Zhao lowered his head, his steps steady, but his eyes betrayed his curiosity, filled with a desire to understand the suddenly favored Consort Lu: "This servant greets Consort Lu."

Lu Jingning gently raised her hand and said, "Eunuch Zhao, you may dispense with the formalities," her demeanor exuding composure and magnanimity.

When Eunuch Zhao looked up, his gaze inadvertently swept over Lu Jingning's face. He noticed that her delicate skin was flushed with an abnormal redness and appeared slightly swollen, which surprised him.

He quickly looked away and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Emperor requests your presence."

Lu Jingning smiled gently, a smile that seemed to conceal countless unspoken wits: "You must be tired from your journey, please rest for a while. Siyu, please serve some tea. I will go and change my clothes and tidy myself up so as not to be impolite."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

After sitting down, Eunuch Zhao thought of Lu Jingning's swollen face and felt that someone in the palace was about to suffer misfortune.

Lu Jingning returned to the inner palace, changed her clothes, and wore a light and flowing pear-white dress, just like a pear blossom blooming in early spring.

Her face, without makeup, appeared slightly pale, and the redness and swelling had not yet subsided, which only added to her pitiful charm.

She stepped lightly out of the inner room, where Eunuch Zhao was already waiting. Upon seeing her, he couldn't help but secretly admire her beauty.

Lu Jingning bowed slightly: "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Father-in-law."

"No rush, please, Your Highness." Seeing that she was impeccably polite and had no faults, Eunuch Zhao thought that her future path would not be difficult.

Along the way, the palace walls stood tall, and the light and shadows intertwined. Her steps were light and graceful, each step seemingly walking on clouds, carrying an indescribable charm and elegance.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Xiao Jingheng was focused on reviewing memorials.

Eunuch Zhao stepped forward quietly and reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Consort Lu has arrived outside the palace."

Xiao Jingheng paused slightly with his pen, his gaze remaining fixed on the memorial, and said calmly, "Let her in, and serve the meal as well."

Lu Jingning stepped into the hall, his steps light and graceful, like a spring breeze.

She lowered her gaze and respectfully bowed to Xiao Jingheng: "This concubine greets Your Majesty."

"Get up, come to me."

Lu Jingning said respectfully, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." After she stood up, she walked to Xiao Jingheng's side.

Seeing this, Eunuch Zhao also led the servants in the hall down.

Xiao Jingheng put down his vermilion brush, looked up at Lu Jingning, and noticed that she had her head down. He asked softly, "Why are you looking down?"

Lu Jingning gently shook her head, her voice trembling slightly: "I accidentally fell today, and I was afraid it would frighten Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingheng's brows furrowed with tenderness and concern. He smiled gently and said with concern, "It's alright, raise your head and let me see."

Lu Jingning slowly raised her head, her clear eyes glistening with tears, yet unable to conceal the redness and swelling on her face.

Xiao Jingheng's gaze froze instantly, a barely perceptible hint of heartache flashing in his eyes: "Did you fall?"

"I tripped and fell when I went out today," Lu Jingning said, sounding aggrieved.

Having spent many years in the palace, Xiao Jingheng could tell at a glance that Lu Jingning's face had clearly been slapped.

She's foolish; she won't tell me when she's wronged, unlike the other women in the palace.

Xiao Jingheng pulled Lu Jingning into his arms and gently placed her on his lap.

Lu Jingning gasped softly, instinctively wrapping her arms around the Emperor's neck, a shy blush spreading across her face.

"emperor……"

Xiao Jingheng looked down at her swollen face, his eyes filled with heartache. He gently stroked her cheek and asked softly, "Does it hurt?"

His fingers were warm, carrying an undeniable tenderness that made Lu Jingning's heart tremble slightly.

She shook her head slightly, tears welling in her eyes, but she held them back, her voice barely audible: "It doesn't hurt, Your Majesty, don't worry."

Seeing her struggling to hold back her tears, Xiao Jingheng felt even more pity for her: "I'll have the imperial physician come and examine you later."

"No need, Your Majesty, this little injury will heal in a few days," Lu Jingning said softly, nestled in Xiao Jingheng's arms.

Lu Jingning suddenly remembered something and blushed, "Your Majesty, it wouldn't be good if someone came in later."

Looking at her shy and adorable appearance, Xiao Jingheng couldn't help but smile gently and said softly, "Go sit on the soft couch over there first, and I'll come and keep you company after I finish reviewing these memorials."

As he spoke, he pointed to the ornately decorated couch beside him.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jingning's cheeks flushed even more. She gently bit her lower lip, stood up, and bowed, saying, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Then, she slowly walked towards the soft couch, her skirt swaying gently, like a blooming pear blossom dancing in the breeze.

After she sat down, her gaze fell upon Xiao Jingheng, who was diligently reviewing memorials.
Xiao Jingheng felt her gaze and thought she was really cute, then continued to review the memorials in his hands.

(End of this chapter)