Pampered By All In Different Planes-Chapter 28 - Delicate Palace Maid VS Cold-hearted Emperor 28
Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Delicate Palace Maid VS Cold-hearted Emperor 28
Shen Qi took a deep breath and then exhaled heavily.
The Noble Consort had actually used a drug!
The changes in his body were swift; he could feel his blood rushing faster, heating up his entire body, and soon the heat concentrated intensely in his lower abdomen.
Little Fuzi was waiting outside the door. At first, he thought perhaps the Noble Consort had succeeded in her seduction, hence the sounds, but soon after, he heard Shen Qi’s low growl.
“Someone—”
Little Fuzi immediately pushed the door open, and what he saw almost made him faint on the spot.
The square table that was placed next to the Imperial Study Room, he remembered it was designated by the Emperor for the Noble Consort to place her refreshments, now lay crushing the disheveled Noble Consort beneath it.
And the Noble Consort looked as if she had been knocked unconscious by the table.
Little Fuzi pinched himself hard in cold sweat.
Even a single glance told the whole story; simply put, the Noble Consort’s attempt at seduction had backfired, leaving her unconscious under the Emperor’s wrath.
“…take me to Tangquan Palace…” Shen Qi felt increasingly hot, the drug’s effects were strong, and his mind was fully occupied with his Ruanruan. Not having her by his side made the mighty ruler of a nation, the Emperor himself, feel unexpectedly aggrieved.
Little Fuzi immediately sent someone to prepare Tangquan Palace, and then called another eunuch to help carry Shen Qi to the sedan chair.
Tangquan Palace was not far from Zichen Hall; it was where Shen Qi usually bathed or rested. The palace had several natural springs, with mist rising all year round, like being in the Immortal Realm.
“Your Majesty, let me fetch the Imperial Physician,” said Little Fuzi, seeing Shen Qi’s reddened complexion and the veins on his forehead bulging, even his breathing heightened.
“No need, you may leave,” Shen Qi said as he took off his overcoat and stepped into the hot spring. The warmth of the water immediately enveloped him, providing some relief.
Still worried, Little Fuzi stood still, debating whether or not to summon the Imperial Physician.
“What, can’t you follow my orders now?” Shen Qi, changing his clothes in the water, tossed his wet garments onto a rack and waved his hand, “Go fetch me a clean set of clothes.”
Little Fuzi bowed respectfully, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
After leaving Tangquan Palace, Little Fuzi decided to call for the Imperial Physician. Even under the influence of such a drug, having the physician examine was still the prudent course of action, so he delegated to the attendant eunuch, “You go fetch a clean set of regular clothes for the Emperor.”
Meanwhile, he himself set off for the Imperial Hospital.
However, he had hardly walked a few steps when he saw a carriage entering the palace from afar. His eyes lit up – the Emperor would be saved!
There was no need for him to find the Imperial Physician now!
Su Zhiruan alighted from the carriage and then turned to help the Empress Dowager, while two nannies carefully helped Little Shen Xingzhi down from the carriage.
“Xingzhi slept only briefly today; the rest of the time, those big eyes never stopped wandering,” the Empress Dowager said with a wide smile, speaking softly to Su Zhiruan, “It’s getting late today, Ruanruan, you should head back and rest. I don’t know if Qi has settled down yet, he might still be in the Imperial Study Room.”
“Mother, I will go check on the Emperor, and you should also head back to rest soon. You’ve been quite active today, you must be tired,” Su Zhiruan said, glancing at the sleeping Little Crown Prince, oblivious to the outside noises, “I’ll take Xingzhi back to the bedroom, you should return to the palace earlier.”
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, “The nannies can take care of the child. He’s asleep now, and his nighttime awakenings will surely disturb you. Let them handle it, they are experienced.”
As they were talking, they saw Little Fuzi rapidly approaching from the distance, and both stopped their conversation.
“Greetings, Empress Dowager, Noble Consort… Lady, you must go see the Emperor at once, he has been…”
“What? What happened to the Emperor?” the Empress Dowager was the first to be greatly startled, thinking something had happened to Shen Qi.
Little Fuzi knew this issue couldn’t be blown out of proportion, so he stepped forward and lowered his voice to a level audible only to the three of them, “The Noble Consort gave the Emperor an aphrodisiac. Now, the Emperor is in Tangquan Palace and won’t let servants fetch the Imperial Physician. Luckily, you are here, my lady.”
“Where is the Noble Consort then?” Su Zhiruan was not too surprised, as it was normal for the Noble Consort to make a move, but using such a drug meant she was definitely trying to seduce Shen Qi. Su Zhiruan became curious; faced with such a beautiful woman like a blooming flower, although Shen Qi did not like the Noble Consort, could he really resist making a move?
“The Noble Consort was knocked unconscious by the Emperor with a square table!” The moment Little Fuzi spoke these words, even he could hardly believe them, as they sounded like a story told by a storyteller.
Su Zhiruan imagined the scene and suddenly felt quite shocked.
After listening, the Empress Dowager clenched her fists, “This Noble Consort, in my view, has always been too arrogant! Previously relying on her connection to me, I pampered and indulged her, but now she is getting too excessive! Today she dares to drug the Emperor, tomorrow she might dare to harm Ruanruan, the Crown Prince, and even me!”
“Ruanruan, you go check on how Qi is doing first! I’m heading straight to the Noble Consort’s palace now! She really is getting too bold! She doesn’t know her place!” The Empress Dowager was extremely angry at this moment. She asked Su Zhiruan to quickly follow Little Fuzi to check on Shen Qi, while instructing the old nanny, “You two escort the Crown Prince safely back to Cining Palace. Never mind, I’ll personally see to the Crown Prince’s return, then you can gather information about the Noble Consort!”
The old nanny bowed in agreement.
Su Zhiruan followed Little Fuzi, making her way to Tangquan Palace.
By this time, night had fully descended, and the palace was very quiet. Eunuchs and palace maids walking by recognized Su Zhiruan and bowed their heads in greeting.
She was familiar with Tangquan Palace.
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Lately, they had been inseparable, going wild every day, initially starting in the bedroom and gradually moving to various places.
Whether it was on tables and benches, or the open-air hot spring, or even in horse-drawn carriages… Now, looking at the plaques at the gates of Tangquan Palace, she felt her face flush and heart race.
Tangquan Palace had been the scene of their escapades countless times. After going wild, they would even lie side by side with no clothes on, never parting, and falling asleep together.
Every time she woke up the next day, Su Zhiruan would blush as she searched for their clothes, realizing how daring they had become.
Then, if Shen Qi felt inclined in the early morning, she would stay in his bedroom, legs weak, for the rest of the morning.
Little Fuzi stood at the entrance, but did not go inside, “My lady, the servants will place clean clothes here for you and the Emperor. Don’t worry, with servants here, no one will be able to enter.”
“…” Su Zhiruan felt helpless. As she stepped through the door, she saw the palace doors being locked behind her, catching a glimpse of Little Fuzi’s amused, maternal smile through the crack of the door.
If she were to use her modern terms to describe it, it was like the satisfied smile of an elder watching a young couple together.
She walked inside as if on a familiar path.
“Have you brought the clothes? Bring them in for Us!”
The person inside heard her footsteps and asked, his voice magnetic and somehow alluring.
She didn’t speak. Accompanied by the bubbling sounds of the hot spring, she continued to walk inside.
Shen Qi, not receiving an answer, turned around to look.
And just as he turned, he saw the girl who haunted his dreams—his Ruanruan!
