y, this subject thought Your Majesty no longer cared for Lan."Feng Changqing smiled and caressed Orchid Consort's green hair with a loving hand; his long fingers brushed across her face, lifting her c...Chapter 17: Mysterious Developments Part 1

When Qi Lin had finished recounting all the versions of "Return to the Palace" she had seen, and even threw in random stories about Doraemon and Spider-Man, and finally recounted Emperor Qianlong's experiences through the story of Empress Zhenhuan, the evening dinner party finally came to an end.

"I never expected that you, a mere maidservant, would know so much." As she said this, Lady Lan snuggled into Feng Changqing's arms and with a hint of coquetry added, "Your Majesty, I am truly delighted. Tomorrow we will set out for the palace, so I wish to ask Your Majesty for an imperial favor: may this maidservant continue to tell me stories tonight Would Your Majesty grant my request"

What! Qi Lin touched her throat that was almost on fire; she might not even be able to speak normally now. If she continued, she would really become mute. It seemed that the emperor cherished Lady Lan very much, otherwise why would he bring her here

Oh right, this is the Drunken Flower Pavilion, which is also known as a brothel. It's really unbelievable that the Emperor actually brought his concubine here. Moreover, he even allowed the construction of the Hall of a Hundred Flowers in such a place; isn't he afraid of tarnishing Consort Ji's reputation If it were any other queen from TV dramas, she would have been furious enough to jump out of her grave.

"My Lady, since you like this little maidservant so much, why don't you ask the Emperor to take her back into the palace Then you can do whatever you want with her." Zi Yin smiled and turned to Feng Changqing, saying, "Given how fond the Emperor is of My Lady, he should agree to it."

I won’t agree! Qi Lin shouted in her heart. Back then, she had been most reluctant to get involved with the imperial palace; if she were to enter now, it would be fatal. She was about to object when Yu Mu pulled her hand back. Qi Lin looked at Yu Mu in confusion, but he didn't react at all. If this continued, she would end up being taken into the palace.

Feeling Qi Lin's sweaty palm, Yu Mu squeezed harder, trying to calm her down. But it seemed that Qi Lin couldn’t stay composed anymore. When everyone was waiting for Feng Changqing’s answer, Yu Mu spoke first: "Xue Er, quickly thank My Lady. To receive such kindness from My Lady and the Emperor’s favor means you will bring glory to your family from now on."

Isn't this pushing her into a fire Qi Lin nonchalantly shook off Yu Mu's hand and then looked at Feng Changqing.

Feng Changqing still smiled, fondly stroking Lady Lan's head. In a leisurely manner, he asked, "Is that your honest opinion, Lady Lan"

Seeing the smile in Feng Changqing’s eyes, Lady Lan shyly nodded her head. In the next moment, his large hand boldly covered her chest, gently kneading it while fondly pinching her cheek, causing Lady Lan to emit stifled moans.

"You're so annoying, Your Majesty." Blushing, she buried her head in Feng Changqing's embrace and lightly pounded on his chest with her delicate fists.

Purple Profound and Dragon Ye were long accustomed to such situations, merely smiling slightly. Yu Mu, being unable to see, could automatically block out these sounds, but Qi Lin couldn't do that; this was the first time she had witnessed a scene like this up close. Although her thoughts were open-minded, it didn't mean she was avant-garde. Hearing a woman's bashful moans and a man's teasing remarks made her ears burn with embarrassment, her heart racing wildly, even causing her breath to become erratic.

When he saw Concubine Lan’s hazy gaze, Feng Changqing sneered, roughly pushing away the concubine who was rubbing against him, saying sternly, "Concubine Lan, you really have the audacity."

Huh Qi Lin looked at the suddenly serious-faced Feng Changqing in surprise. Concubine Lan seemed still dazed from her earlier gentle moment, with lingering blushes on her face and happiness in her eyes being replaced by confusion.

The emperoress was about to speak but found herself unable to utter a single word as her neck felt constricted. She could only look at Feng Changqing with puzzled eyes.igher, she was stopped by Qi Lin who held her hand tightly. Mu Dan slightly lifted her eyes and said, "Now that I have brought this here, don't you think Mu Dan should understand"Mu Dan pointed at the...