After the rebellion was successful, I realized that this place was the Red Mansion

Chapter 197 After clearing the thatched hut, a secret rendezvous at dusk.
Now, let's talk about Sister Feng.

When she woke up in the morning, she found that the undergarment she was wearing was in a mess, and one side of her bodice had slipped down. Seeing her exposed state, she remembered that she had failed to disobey the imperial decree last night.

He was so ashamed that his face turned red, and he spat at that dog emperor.

Lying in bed, I wanted to clear my head for a while, but my mind kept replaying last night and the plan to go to Qingtang Thatched Cottage at dusk. I became increasingly restless and lost in erotic thoughts.

Sister Feng thought to herself, "That damned emperor has so many tricks up his sleeve. He ordered someone to embroider a bellyband, and then he issued an edict to have someone caress the orchid. It was delivered to my door last night, but the damned emperor still insists on having someone meet me in secret behind the thatched hut today!"

They were so angry they wanted to grind their teeth, yet they were helpless.

Originally, their family had spent a whole year building the garden in preparation for receiving the imperial concubine. Now that the emperor had come to visit, it was even more extraordinary!
"Is Grandma awake?" Xiao Hong's voice rang out from outside the house.

Sister Feng hurriedly said, "You're awake. Go fetch some water."

After sending Xiaohong away, she dared to get up, but seeing the marks still on the bamboo mat, she felt her face flush again and quickly got up to clean it up.

A little while later, Xiao Hong and Feng'er came in and helped her wash up and do her makeup.

Feng'er recalled what happened last night and said enviously, "Sister Ping was summoned by the emperor to serve him again. Grandma, I'm afraid she's going to climb the social ladder and will never be able to serve you again."

Sister Feng sneered: "It's her good fortune to have this opportunity. I'm more than happy to congratulate her. Why would I regret that she can't serve me?"

Feng'er laughed and said, "That's true. I've never heard of someone who goes to the palace to serve the emperor being a maid. I'm afraid Sister Ping will have to move out this time."

Fengjie glanced at her and said, "You two also want to serve the emperor in bed so you can move into the palace sooner?"

The two quickly said they dared not.

Fengjie calmed down, but she also knew that if the emperor really wanted to favor them, no one could stop him!
After changing her clothes, Fengjie sent Feng'er to Yangxin Hall to greet Ping'er, and then took Xiaohong to the old lady's room to pay her respects.

After leaving Grandmother Jia's courtyard, Xiao Hong asked, "Grandma, should we go to the First Madam's place first, or to Madam's room?"

Sister Feng glanced at her and laughed, "You really are clever. Ping'er has been with me for so many years, and she might not have thought of this."

Xiao Hong also smiled and said, "The First Madam moved into the mansion yesterday. Lucheng is not much farther than the Madam's, so I thought this might put Grandma in a difficult position."

Originally, Madam Xing lived in a separate courtyard of the Jia family mansion. To pay her respects, she had to go out through a side gate to the street and then to Madam Xing's place. Therefore, every day when Fengjie paid her respects, she would first go to Madam Wang's place on the way.

But now that Madam Xing has also moved into the mansion, it is worth discussing carefully whose greetings to pay first.

Madam Xing is Sister Feng's mother-in-law, but Madam Wang was originally the housekeeper's wife, so it's reasonable for her to greet either of them first.

Sister Feng asked her, "What's your idea?"

Xiao Hong lowered her head and said, "I dare not make decisions for Grandma."

Sister Feng laughed and said, "Just tell me."

Xiao Hong then said, "Grandma can go to anyone's place, there's no need to worry about it."

Sister Feng asked curiously, "What's the reason for this?"

Xiao Hong chuckled softly, "Last night, I saw Grandma go to Yangxintang, so I had some guesses in my mind."

After thinking for a while, Sister Feng tapped her forehead with her hand and said, "What a clever girl! No wonder you came to me after getting that book!"

Xiao Hong hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare to play tricks on Grandma." After a pause, she added, "Although they're all the same, I think it would be better to go to Madam's first."

Now the Jia family has undergone a complete upheaval, and people only care about the number of girls entering the palace, not their past status and position.

Lady Wang has two daughters in the palace, Yuan Chun and Tan Chun, while Lady Xing only has Ying Chun, who is not her biological daughter, and Baochai is also considered half a member of the Wang family.

Fengjie said, "You only thought of one aspect and didn't consider the details. The first day the First Madam moved into the mansion, if I didn't go and see her first, wouldn't people talk about me behind my back?"

As she spoke, she walked toward Baoyu's study, which is now where Madam Xing lives.

Xiao Hong followed behind, wondering if it was because Miss Lin and the Second Miss had gone to plead for the First Madam the day before that Grandma was allowed to go to the First Madam's room first.

Before long, the two arrived at Jia Baoyu's study. Fengjie went in, while Xiaohong waited in the outer porch. Just then, Tanchun also came to pay her respects to Madam Xing. Originally, the young ladies in the garden only paid their respects in the evening, so it was probably because it was the first day Madam Xing had moved in that Tanchun came.

After a short while, Fengjie and Tanchun came out together. Fengjie smiled and said, "I have some things to do this afternoon and can't help you."

Tan Chun asked with a smile, "You told the First Madam in the room that you would help me with chores, but outside you said other things, fooling both the First Madam and me. What exactly did you want to do?"

Sister Feng said, "Never mind that. I have something to do anyway. Just consider it as me taking a half-day off."

Tan Chun didn't ask any more questions and covered for her. If anyone asked, she would say that she had asked her second sister-in-law to help with some chores.

After the two parted, Fengjie went to see Madam Wang.

After returning home to rest and have breakfast, and after seeing off several old women who came to report, Ping'er returned.

When the master and servant meet again, the scene is quite lively and interesting.

Ping'er enjoyed the pleasure of the night, so she simply smiled and said, "Hello, Grandma."

Fengjie was ordered to scratch her itch. Although it was pleasurable, it didn't quench her thirst. Seeing her personal maid's rosy cheeks, smooth skin, and lustful eyes, clearly showing the aftermath of her lovemaking with a man, Fengjie felt increasingly uneasy.

Upon hearing this, he quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "I dare not let Your Highness pay my respects to me; it should be I who pay my respects to Consort Ping."

Xiao Hong, who was outside, couldn't help but smile knowingly when she heard this.

Ping'er laughed and said, "Grandma, are you angry again? Please don't be angry. We still have to go to Qingtang Thatched Cottage this afternoon. It wouldn't be good if you got angry."

To the thatched hut?
Xiao Hong was puzzled. So, Grandma had gone to great lengths to ask the old lady, the madam, and the third daughter for leave in order to go somewhere.

After the two of them laughed and joked for a while, they sat down facing each other. Fengjie asked her, "Did His Majesty mention me again last night?"

Ping'er looked at her, then shook her head shyly and said no.

Sister Feng spat at her: "I think you're so beautiful you don't know the difference between north and south, you don't care about my little matter!"

Ping'er blushed; her grandmother had guessed correctly.

The two stared at each other, then Ping'er suddenly asked, "Grandma, are you thinking about it?"

Sister Feng didn't respond.

Ping'er muttered to herself, "His Majesty wants to see Grandma at the hour of You (5-7 PM). No matter what, Grandma will have to attend the meeting."

After a long pause, Sister Feng said, "You're coming with me."

Ping'er smiled and said, "I'll send someone to call away the old woman guarding the thatched hut. That's a good place; few people go to the back of the hut."

Sister Feng sneered, "It's clear that he came to the garden intending to make fun of people!"

Ping'er laughed and said, "Grandma, you dared to be so disrespectful to the Emperor when you saw him this afternoon?" Then she went out.

Fengjie was speechless for a moment and had no mind to deal with the affairs of the mansion. When a servant came to report, she sent Ping'er out to deal with it.

In the afternoon, Ping'er asked someone to prepare hot water for bathing and served her grandmother to bathe and change clothes behind the thatched hut at dusk. Although Fengjie knew that this bath was to please the emperor, she blushed with embarrassment but had no choice but to do it. She washed herself clean and dressed neatly, but because she still had to go to the garden, she dared not wear too good clothes and jewelry.

At 3:32 PM, Wang Xifeng and Ping'er prepared to set off.

Knowing that she was to meet the emperor in secret, and that Ping'er alone might not be able to serve her properly, Fengjie also brought Xiaohong along, instructing her not to talk too much on the way.

Hongyu became increasingly puzzled. Could it be that her grandmother and Ping'er went to the thatched hut to see the emperor, just like last night?

If it were to be the emperor, that would be fine, but if it were to be seen by another man...

Upon closer reflection, it seemed impossible. Apart from the emperor, there were no other men in the mansion. The others were either eunuchs or the young Jia Lan.

With each of them feeling uneasy, they entered the garden and headed east. They dared not go to Qinfang Pavilion, where people often lingered. Instead, they walked north along the small bridge from the side of Yihong Courtyard, passing Longcui Nunnery and Jade Emperor Temple before finally arriving at Qingtang Thatched Cottage.

Coincidentally, Keqing and Xiangyun ran into them as they returned from Huifang Garden and stepped out of the east gate. "Where are you going, Auntie?" Qin Keqing asked with a smile.

Ping'er was flustered. This was not only her grandmother's first "affair," but it also concerned the emperor's reputation. What would happen if others found out?

Fengjie remained calm and smiled, "Why are you still calling me aunt? The princess said the other day that she wanted to move into a thatched cottage, so I came over to see what's missing so that someone could set it up. And where did you and Yun'er come from?"

Qin Keqing smiled and said, "Let's each talk our own thing, no need to worry about how we address each other."

After chatting for a while, Qin Keqing and Xiangyun left. They had just returned from the East Mansion, and Qin Keqing went to chat with Yuanchun on the way.

After they left, Ping'er whispered, "Grandma is really calm in a crisis."

"Humph!"

Fengjie remained silent and entered the thatched hut. Sure enough, the old woman on duty was gone, and the rooms were empty.

Upon entering the room, one could see that there was no bed in the main room, but there was a soft couch and a few chairs. Once the door was closed, the couch was just big enough for two people to lie down.

Sister Feng blushed and quickly turned her head to look at something else.

Hongyu looked at her, took out a fan to fan her, and said with a smile, "Grandma is so hot, your forehead is all sweaty."

Sister Feng didn't speak, but felt a burning heat in her heart that she couldn't release.

After a while, she took out her gold pocket watch and checked the time. It was almost dusk, but when she looked outside, it was still bright outside.

Fengjie suddenly realized: "This dog of an emperor wants her to come at this time, isn't that like having a secret rendezvous with her in broad daylight?!"

Was he doing it on purpose or intentionally?!
Ping'er looked at her: "The time has come."

Fengjie suppressed her irritation and instructed Xiaohong, "Go outside and keep watch on the road."

"What are you looking at?" Xiao Hong asked curiously.

Sister Feng couldn't bring herself to say it!

How could she possibly explain such a shameful matter?
Seeing this, Ping'er laughed and said, "Xiao Hong, pretend nothing happened and that Grandma isn't here. If you see His Majesty coming, quietly lead him here."

"!!!"

Hongyu's eyes changed, and the way she looked at her grandmother and Ping'er revealed a strange look.

"Go quickly! Don't ask questions that aren't your business!" Sister Feng said angrily.

Hongyu wanted to laugh but dared not, and blushed as she hurried out the door.

She guessed right!
Grandma really wants to have a secret meeting with the emperor here!
For a moment, Hongyu had many thoughts on her mind. She went outside and, under the guise of admiring the flowers and willows, slowly walked along the roadside on both sides of Qinfang Bridge, keeping an eye on her surroundings to see when the emperor would appear.

Half an hour later, Hongyu met Ping'er.

"Grandma sent me to ask you, has His Majesty appeared?" Ping'er asked with a smile.

Hongyu shook her head and said, "I only saw a few old women passing by and some naughty little girls, but I didn't see His Majesty."

As they were talking, she suddenly saw a tall and elegant woman walking towards them from a distance. Her rice paddy clothes clearly showed her identity; she was none other than Miaoyu from Longcui Nunnery.

A moment later, Miaoyu approached and asked them casually, "It's strange today. Why aren't you in the room serving your grandmother? What are you doing here?"

Ping'er smiled and said, "Grandma sent us to tell Miss Bao that she stayed a little longer because the scenery here is so beautiful."

Miaoyu nodded, asked no further questions, and meandered toward the pavilion by the pond.

She stood by the pond, facing the wind, her water-drenched dress fluttering, exuding the aloof and otherworldly air of a female nun. Ping'er asked curiously, "Is Miaoyu just here to admire the scenery?"

Hongyu smiled and said, "You're usually so busy, but I've seen Master Miaoyu come to this area to relax a few times."

Ping'er smiled.

After waiting a while, Miaoyu also left, walking gracefully towards the Concave Crystal Pavilion to the north, clearly very familiar with this route.

Ping'er couldn't wait any longer, so she told Feng Jie and went to Yangxin Hall, but she didn't see Chu Yan there.

Having no other choice, they had to send someone to look for it.

After waiting for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a palace maid reported: "His Majesty is having tea with Miss Bao and the others in Hengwu Garden."

Ping'er breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked, "Did you pass on my message?"

The palace maid smiled and said, "The message has been sent. His Majesty said he already knows and told Miss Ping not to worry."

Ping'er smiled and thanked her, then went out and returned to the thatched hut. She told Xiao Hong to keep a close eye on things before she went in to call her grandmother.

"Isn't His Majesty coming to the thatched hut?" After waiting for half a day, Fengjie was already somewhat annoyed.

Ping'er said, "Last night I said that Grandma should wait behind the thatched hut. I think His Majesty won't go inside; he'll stay outside."

Sister Feng blushed and after a long while said, "What should we do outside?"

Ping'er blushed and mumbled, "Grandma can probably do it by holding onto the wall and bending down."

Feng Jie had never done such a position before, but she was a woman after all. After thinking for a moment, she knew what to do and how the emperor should exert his strength.

Her face flushed even more with embarrassment, and she said resentfully, "That dog..."

She wanted to scold him, but then she suddenly realized that Ping'er in front of her was probably no longer one of her own; this girl was already practically a concubine.

However, Ping'er had been with her for so long that even if Fengjie didn't say anything, she could tell what Fengjie was going to say just by looking at her face. So she advised, "Madam, you still have to respect His Majesty in your heart. If you lose your temper one day, you might say something that could cause trouble."

Sister Feng snorted, flung the curtain aside, went out, went around to the back of the thatched hut, and stared intently at the pond behind a few trees.

In such a place, she waited for the emperor to come and favor her...

Ping'er stayed in front of the thatched hut, both to help keep watch and to wait for the emperor's arrival.

at last.

As darkness began to fall, a tall figure strolled towards the thatched hut, without anyone following behind.

Ping'er hurriedly went to greet him, "Your Majesty..."

"Is your second mistress here?" the emperor asked leisurely, showing no shame for being late because of his affair.

Ping'er quickly pointed to the back of the house and said, "Grandma is right behind here. She's been waiting for His Majesty for an hour and is getting a little angry."

The Emperor laughed and said, "I was chatting with Sister Qin and the others and forgot about it. Oh well, I'll punish your grandmother less later."

Ping'er gave him a resentful look.

The two had been intimate twice, and their feelings for each other deepened, which is why Ping'er dared to say such a thing.

The emperor put his arm around her waist and kissed her. "I'm going to meet with Feng'er. Do you want to come?"

Ping'er shook her head: "I'll keep watch for His Majesty."

"What wind? I'm not going to do anything shameful."

Chu Yan released her, smiled, turned around and walked around the outer wall of the thatched cottage. When he arrived at the back of the house, he saw Wang Xifeng, who was slender and had a rosy face, standing under a crabapple tree. She seemed to have heard the sound and turned her head to look.

In an instant, Wang Xifeng blushed.

(End of this chapter)