novelden Chapter 1706 Your Majesty has not come for a long time; I miss you day and night.
Chapter 1706 Your Majesty has not come for a long time; I miss you day and night.
The beauty mark at the corner of Consort Mei's eye added to her allure, and her figure was exquisite.
What's even more remarkable is that she's knowledgeable, tactful, and knows how to please others, and she's uninhibited in bed.
With her, there's no need to worry about the scheming and intrigue of the imperial court and the harem; you can simply enjoy the purest pleasures of intimacy.
The emperor, who had not been close to women for a long time, had his dormant desires quietly awaken. Almost without hesitation, his slender fingers gently flipped over the green plaque with the words "Charming Concubine" written on it.
Upon receiving a signal from Li Changde, Xiao Huizi perked up and quickly turned and left.
Delivering imperial edicts to Consort Mei's palace is far better than going to the palaces of certain eccentric or disfavored consorts or concubines.
Inevitably, they'll receive some tips as well.
……
Xianfu Palace.
The main hall is decorated with many exquisite ornaments.
The inner room was decorated with delicate pink curtains, and the air was filled with a sweet but not cloying fragrance, the spring-sleeping begonia that Consort Mei loved.
Xuefu was helping her remove her evening makeup and change into a soft nightgown.
Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down, accentuating her already delicate face and adding a touch of languid allure.
The small beauty mark at the corner of her eye seemed alluring under the light.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.
Han Cui strode in, her voice full of joy: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Eunuch Hui has arrived!"
Xuefu paused in her combing of Meipin's hair, her eyes instantly lighting up.
Consort Mei turned her face abruptly, her peach blossom eyes filled with surprise!
Xiao Huizi is known in the palace as a harbinger of good news. What else could she be doing coming to Xianfu Palace at this hour?
Consort Mei exclaimed excitedly, "Quickly, invite him in!"
Han Cui curtsied and said, "Yes."
Xiao Huizi appeared quickly at the door, a charming smile on her face. She entered and gave a neat bow: "This servant Xiao Huizi greets Consort Mei. May Your Highness be blessed with good fortune and peace!"
"Please rise, Eunuch Xiao Hui."
Consort Mei could no longer hide her smile: "You've come at this hour, does His Majesty have any decree?"
Xiao Huizi congratulated, "Your Highness, His Majesty just selected your nameplate and will have you serve him tonight!"
"This servant has come specifically to inform Your Highness that Your Majesty will be arriving shortly."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Even though she already had a guess in her heart, hearing the definite news with her own ears still made Consort Mei feel a surge of joy, and her cheeks instantly turned red.
She suppressed her excitement and tried her best to maintain a dignified demeanor: "Thank you for making this trip, Eunuch Hui. I understand."
Receiving a signal from Consort Mei, Xuefu cleverly presented a heavy purse and stuffed it into Xiao Huizi's hands: "Xiao Huizi, you've worked hard. Please have some tea with this small token of my appreciation."
Xiao Huizi picked it up and felt its substantial weight. Her smile widened even more: "This servant thanks Your Highness, Consort Mei, for the reward!"
Consort Mei smiled and said, "Xuefu, see Eunuch Hui off."
"Yes!"
Xuefu smiled and led Xiao Huizi outside.
The other palace maids and eunuchs serving in the hall were already beaming with joy and stepped forward to offer their congratulations: "Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness!"
"His Majesty hasn't chosen a concubine in a long time, but this time it's our Consort. It's clear that Consort is still the one he cares about most!"
"Yes, Your Majesty is blessed with great fortune and enjoys abundant imperial favor!"
"..."
The palace maids' cacophony of flattery made Consort Mei even happier.
His Majesty has not favored his concubines for a long time.
Although the Imperial Household Department dared not shortchange her due to past favor and family background, the palace was always a place where people fawned over those in power. His Majesty's prolonged neglect inevitably led to a sense of indifference among his subordinates.
Consort Mei herself often felt empty and uneasy inside.
Now look how wonderful it is, the first person His Majesty thinks of is her!
This was not only a favor in the bedroom, but also a declaration to the entire harem that Zhuang Yurou was still the most beloved person in His Majesty's heart!
"Alright, stop standing there!"
Mei Pin suppressed her joy and said triumphantly, "Xue Fu, Han Cui, hurry up and get ready."
"I will bathe with rose-scented dew and wear a scarlet light gauze nightgown. And my ruby headdress... no, tonight it doesn't need to be too formal, just a red gold kingfisher feather butterfly and flower hairpin and a pair of pearl earrings will do."
"The makeup must be meticulous, but it should be light and natural; His Majesty does not like heavy makeup..."
As she gave her instructions, Consort Mei rose and walked to her dressing table to look at herself in the mirror.
Her fingers lightly stroked her cheek, her eyes gleaming with determination!
Tonight, she will do everything in her power to make His Majesty remember her kindness and bestow upon her even greater favor than before!
The entire Xianfu Palace immediately sprang into action.
The palace servants walked briskly, their faces beaming with pride.
About an hour later, Li Changde's voice rang out from outside: "His Majesty has arrived—!!!"
When Nangong Xuanyu entered Xianfu Palace, the first thing he smelled was the familiar scent of the spring-sleeping begonia.
The candlelight inside the hall was clearly carefully chosen, bright yet with a hazy glow.
Consort Mei was already dressed in her finest attire and waiting at the door. Upon seeing the emperor enter, she immediately knelt down gracefully, her voice so soft it could melt water: "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you! Long live Your Majesty!"
She had dressed up carefully for the night, wearing a light crimson gauze nightgown over a matching soft silk robe. The fabric was as light and thin as mist, subtly outlining her graceful figure.
Her hair was styled in an exquisite bun, adorned with a red gold and kingfisher feather hairpin, its butterfly wings fluttering gently, and the flower stamens swaying slightly.
The pearls by her ears were warm and lustrous, making her neck appear long and fair.
Her makeup was exquisite but not excessive, highlighting her affectionate peach blossom eyes and the beauty mark at the corner of her eye that added to her charm.
She was like a begonia blooming brightly in the night, delicate and beautiful, a sight to behold.
Nangong Xuanyu's gaze lingered on Consort Mei for a moment.
Having abstained from women for months, the sight of such a vibrant and alluring scene caused his eyes to darken, and he reached out to help her up, saying, "My beloved consort, rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Consort Mei stood up and glanced at him, her eyes filled with admiration, yet also with a touch of just the right amount of shyness.
"Your Majesty has not visited for so long, and I have missed you day and night..."
Consort Mei said softly, "Tonight, upon learning that His Majesty had chosen me, I was overjoyed and didn't know what to do..."
Nangong Xuanyu hummed in agreement and sat down on the soft couch.
Consort Mei immediately served hot tea and instructed the palace maids to set out several exquisite snacks.
She sat down next to Nangong Xuanyu, maintaining a proper distance—neither too intimate to be annoying nor too distant.
The palace servants inside had already tactfully retreated to the outer room.
Xuefu and Hancui waited at the door for instructions.
Consort Mei spoke wittily, recounting amusing anecdotes from the palace, her voice sweet and melodious. Occasionally, she would cover her mouth and chuckle softly, her eyes sparkling.
She was very good at reading people's expressions and only chose light and pleasant topics, behaving in a charming and attentive manner.
After a few cups of tea, the emperor's gaze fell on Consort Mei's shy face.