Ming Dynasty: A mere unruly commoner is rebelling against the heaven?

Chapter 98 I was a bit rough last night, you should get more rest.

After Fu Dahai left, Chen Yuanyuan took a deep breath and said to Gu Hengbo and Li Xiangjun beside her: "Hengbo, Xiangjun, please help me bathe and change clothes."

Gu Hengbo was a little worried: "His Majesty must still be angry at the moment. I'm afraid you will suffer some grievances when you go this time."

“I know, but this is also an opportunity.”

"If it weren't for that Zhang who angered His Majesty, I would probably have had a long time to wait for my day in the emperor's bedchamber."

"But your majesty is too overbearing. That promise angered your majesty, so your majesty let the young lady sleep with him. This..."

Li Xiangjun wanted to say something but was interrupted by Chen Yuanyuan.

"Okay, stop talking!"

Chen Yuanyuan's expression had returned to calm: "Hurry up and get ready. Don't keep His Majesty waiting for too long."

"Yes, my lord."

Quarter of an hour later, after washing and dressing herself, Chen Yuanyuan got on the sedan chair from the Jingshifang and headed towards the Qianqing Palace.

On the way to the Qianqing Palace, Fu Dahai, who was outside the sedan chair, was still giving careful instructions.

"His Majesty is in a bad mood right now. When you go in, you must be careful with what you say and do, and never irritate His Majesty again."

Chen Yuanyuan replied: "Thank you for the reminder, eunuch. I will be careful."

"That's fine, that's fine."

The sedan chair stopped outside the Qianqing Palace, and Chen Yuanyuan, led by a palace maid, came to the east warm pavilion.

It was as warm as spring in the east warm room. Two lanterns near the dragon bed were extinguished and the light was a little dim.

There were a few palace maids standing scattered in the corners, but there was no sign of Zhu Youtang.

When Chen Yuanyuan was looking around, suddenly a majestic voice came from the dragon bed with the curtains drawn.

"come over."

"I have seen your majesty."

Chen Yuanyuan walked to the dragon bed, bowed in the direction of the dragon bed, and then secretly raised her head to look at the dragon bed.

Because the bed curtains were drawn, Chen Yuanyuan couldn't see what was inside.

"Come up."

The voice sounded again.

"Yes, I am sorry for being disrespectful."

Chen Yuanyuan bit her lip and climbed onto the dragon bed quietly.

"His Majesty……"

In the dim dragon bed, Chen Yuanyuan could not see Zhu Youtang's face clearly. She only felt a strong hand pulling her into a warm embrace.

"嘤咛......"

Close the door as the rain hits the pear blossoms.

Enchanting under the flowers, enchanting under the moon.

Worry gathers in his brows and he frowns all day long.

Thousands of cry marks, ten thousand cry marks.

……

The morning bell rang in her ears, and Chen Yuanyuan opened her eyes blankly.

Zhu Youtang was seen beside the dragon bed, putting on court robes with the help of palace maids.

Chen Yuanyuan was startled and quickly tried to stand up and salute.

"I am lazy and have delayed your majesty..."

Chen Yuanyuan's movements affected the painful area below her body, and she couldn't help but frown, with a few fine beads of sweat breaking out on her forehead.

Zhu Youtang took a few steps closer and reached out to touch Chen Yuanyuan's face.

"You're awake. I was a bit rough last night. You should get more rest today."

"I am going to the Hongde Hall to discuss matters with the elders. You don't have to rush back to the palace. It won't be too late to return after you have recovered a little."

Chen Yuanyuan blushed slightly and nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty, I thank Your Majesty for your love."

Zhu Youtang smiled slightly, put on a black fox cloak, turned around and walked out of the Qianqing Palace.

"Fu Dahai, go to the treasury and see if there are any things that women like. Take some to Jingren Palace."

"There are also some things that are useful in daily life. Let's give them all together."

Zhu Youtang gave instructions as he walked.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Fu Dahai lowered his head and accepted the order. After a night of worry, he finally put his mind at ease.

It seems that the wind from the harem is blowing towards Jingren Palace.

Before going to Hongde Hall, Zhu Youtang also took the time to check out the construction progress of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation was built by Zhu Youtang according to his own ideas and he had the craftsmen from the Ministry of Works build it.

The craftsmanship and materials used are the most advanced of this era.

The entire Hall of Mental Cultivation covers an area of ​​more than ten acres and includes a total of eighteen buildings. The area of ​​the buildings alone is six acres.

This Hall of Mental Cultivation was built by Zhu Youtang as his permanent residence before the Western Garden was rebuilt, so naturally he had to pay more attention to it.

Now that the Hall of Mental Cultivation has taken shape, Zhu Youtang asked about the progress of the construction and then returned to the Hall of Hongde.

In the Hongde Hall, four cabinet ministers quickly stood up to greet and then reported on government affairs.

While Zhu Youtang was handling state affairs, Chen Yuanyuan was still curled up in his bed.

She greedily inhaled the scent of Zhu Youtang that still lingered on the quilt.

So, Your Majesty, this is what it tastes like.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuanyuan laughed foolishly twice again.

She lay down for a while, until the 9:00 p.m., when Chen Yuanyuan reluctantly got up.

After dressing and washing with the help of the palace maids, she had her meal in the Qianqing Palace and finally returned to the Jingren Palace in the sedan chair from the Jingshifang.

As soon as she arrived at the gate of Jingren Palace, Chen Yuanyuan saw from a distance that there was a large group of people gathered outside the palace, with palace maids and eunuchs coming in and out, making it very lively.

Chen Yuanyuan guessed something and felt happy but also a little shy.

The sedan stopped at the gate of Jingren Palace. Chen Yuanyuan stepped out of the sedan and was immediately surrounded by a group of people. "My lady, look, His Majesty has given you so many treasures!"

Li Xiangjun held a box in her hand and handed it to Chen Yuanyuan as if presenting a treasure.

The box was filled with gold, silver, jade hairpins, jewellery and other items.

"Okay, I get it, put it away."

Fu Dahai was organizing groups of young eunuchs to put all the things into Yuqing Tower.

When he saw Chen Yuanyuan coming back, he hurried over to greet her: "Your servant greets Concubine Chen."

"My lady is so lucky. His Majesty just told me to send you something you need."

"In addition to the jewelry, His Majesty also gave some thick coats and brocade, bronze gilt hand warmers, and Suzhou embroidered screens...all of which are placed inside."

"Thank you, Eunuch Fu."

Chen Yuanyuan smiled and felt happy.

"Congratulations, sister. You are favored by the Holy Spirit. I am here to ask for good luck!"

As they were talking, Dong Xiaowan walked out of Yuqing Tower and bowed to Chen Yuanyuan happily.

"Yes, sister, you are not allowed to refuse, but don't think that you can monopolize His Majesty alone."

Liu Rushi followed closely behind, smiling.

It turned out that the two of them had heard the news early in the morning and rushed to Jingren Palace early.

"Sister Dong, please don't laugh at me... Sister Liu, you too, why are you saying these things in broad daylight?"

Chen Yuanyuan's face flushed red, and she no longer felt cold even though it was freezing outside.

Fu Dahai knew that the ladies had some secrets to talk about in their boudoirs, so he tactfully excused himself: "My lady, the things have been delivered, and I will take my leave now."

"Eunuch Fu, take care."

After Fu Dahai left Jingren Palace, Chen Yuanyuan hurriedly pulled Dong Xiaowan and Liu Rushi into Yuqing Tower.

In Yuqing Tower, there are also Gu Hengbo, Kou Baimen, Bian Yujing and Ma Xianglan.

Plus the newcomers Chen Yuanyuan, Dong Xiaowan, Liu Rushi and Li Xiangjun.

Now, the eight sisters are together again.

Chen Yuanyuan asked the other palace maids in the room to leave and closed the doors and windows. Suddenly, she seemed to have returned to the time before she got married.

"Come on, dear sister, tell me what it feels like to sleep with His Majesty."

Without outsiders around, the eight sisters also let go.

Kou Baimen, who was always generous, asked impatiently.

Chen Yuanyuan shyly turned her head away: "Oh, why are you asking this? It's so embarrassing."

"We are all sisters, why should we be shy?"

"Tell your sister about it, so that she can be prepared when she sleeps with you in the future, right?" Dong Xiaowan also echoed.

Liu Rushi smiled without saying anything, but just stared at Chen Yuanyuan without blinking, waiting for her reply.

Gu Hengbo and Ma Xianglan smiled without saying anything, while Li Xiangjun and Bian Yujing laughed and joined Kou Baimen in making a noise.

Chen Yuanyuan's face turned red with embarrassment. It was a winter day and she felt hot all over.

……

There was a cheerful and peaceful atmosphere in Jingren Palace, while the previously bustling Xianfu Palace was now as deserted as ice.

Zhang Wan'er hadn't slept a wink since she was stripped of her title and demoted to a concubine by Zhu Youtang last night.

She sat on the soft couch in the Jiangyun Palace with her legs hugged, crying silently until dawn.

At this moment, Zhang Wan'er was so regretful that she couldn't express it in words.

She regretted agreeing to Queen Dowager Wang's conditions and agreed to persuade Zhu Youtang.

Zhang Wan'er originally thought that she had some weight in Zhu Youtang's mind.

Zhu Youtang was able to listen to some of what I said.

But she never expected that the only response she received was a loud slap in the face and such a severe punishment.

He was stripped of his title, demoted to a concubine, and imprisoned in Xianfu Palace.

Each of these punishments was too heavy for her to bear.

Zhang Wan'er looked at the jade bracelet on her hand and trembled with anger.

"it is all your fault!"

Zhang Wan'er took off the bracelet and was about to throw it to the ground, but was stopped in time by Weihong.

"My lady, you can't throw it away. This is a gift from the Empress Dowager. If you break it, you will be in trouble."

Zhang Wan'er cried silently and buried her head in her arms.

Suddenly, a shout came from outside the door: "Zhang Da Ying, I am sorry for the offense!"

Zhao Yun, the eunuch in charge of Xianfu Palace, walked into the Jiangyun Palace, followed by several young eunuchs.

Zhao Yun changed his previous fawning attitude, and even sounded a little condescending.

"Zhang promised, I'm afraid you can't continue to live in this Jiangyun Palace. I have already cleaned up the Xianyun Pavilion next door. Please move in immediately."

After Zhang Wan'er was demoted to a concubine, she knew that she was no longer worthy of living in Jiangyun Palace, so she asked Weihong and Yicui to pack their luggage.

"Got it. Please lead the way, Eunuch Zhao."

Zhang Wan'er wiped away her tears, and walked out of the Jiangyun Palace with Weihong and Yicui.

"Slow down!" Zhao Yun called Zhang Wan'er again.

"Forgive me for being rude, but I have to take a look at the young master's personal belongings."

"Things bestowed by the Emperor cannot be taken out of the Crimson Cloud Palace."

Yi Cui was so angry that she argued, "The things in your bag are all things you brought into the palace. How could you have taken even a needle or thread from Jiangyun Palace?"

"Yicui." Zhang Wan'er burst into tears again: "Let Eunuch Zhao investigate."

"Hehe, thank you for your understanding, my lord."

Zhao Yun smiled and snatched the cloth bag from Yicui.

(End of this chapter)