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

Chapter 247 Pampering Xiangyun

In the afternoon, before returning home, Chu Yan sent eunuchs to find out where the girls were, whether they were at home or playing somewhere else.

He returned shortly afterward and reported: "The girls are all riding horses and playing in the training ground."

"Oh?"

Chu Yan was in high spirits and immediately set off for the training ground. Sure enough, he could hear their laughter from afar. Xiangyun was riding a horse with someone, and Li Wan was trying to persuade her.

The girls were laughing and joking so much that they didn't even notice Chu Yan approaching.

Inside the training ground, Xiangyun and Baoqin were each riding a horse, holding a ball stick in their hands, and hitting the ball on the muddy ground repeatedly, trying to get it into the goal.

Chu Yan was surprised. Xiangyun had only just learned to ride a horse and was already playing polo?

It was only then that it became clear that Xiangyun's polo stick was much longer than Baoqin's, allowing her to hit the ball without bending down, while Baoqin used an ordinary polo stick and had to pull on the horse's reins and squeeze her legs tightly against the horse's back to bend down and hit the ball each time.

This made her movements appear even more graceful and pleasing to the eye. Even Chu Yan was surprised that Bao Qin, who usually had a cute and sweet smile, had such good horsemanship.

Polo is one of the cavalry competitions in the army, which trains stability on horseback. Xiangyun's polo with a long stick doesn't count, but Baoqin is the real polo player.

A moment later, Xiangyun scored a goal, and all the girls in the stadium cheered and laughed.

Perhaps hearing his voice, Cuilu turned her head and hurriedly called out to Xiangyun in the arena, "Miss, stop playing! The Emperor is here!"

Everyone turned around and saw the emperor's tall figure standing behind them. They were all startled and hurriedly came over to pay their respects.

"His Majesty…"

Baoqin, who had been all smiles, looked embarrassed. She quickly dismounted and helped Xiangyun down as well. The two of them walked over together to pay their respects.

Chu Yan laughed and said, "Why don't you want to continue playing? I was thinking of having someone bring another horse to play with you for a while."

Upon hearing this, Daiyu smiled at Li Wan and said, "You see, I told you the Emperor wouldn't be angry with us over such a trivial matter."

Li Wan laughed and said, "It's fine if Yun'er wants to ride horses, but she also wants to play ball. If she falls and gets hurt, wouldn't her aunt be heartbroken? Luckily, she's alright, and His Majesty is here too."

Baoqin said, "Sister-in-law, don't blame Sister Yun. I like this, so I played with her for a while."

Xiangyun was still not satisfied, but she didn't drag Chu Yan onto the field to play again. It was she who said she wanted to come to the martial arts arena.

Chu Yan said, "There should be some eunuchs in the palace who are quite skilled at horsemanship. When you want to ride, you can ask them to come and keep an eye on things. However," he paused, looked at the training ground, and said, "I will also come to the training ground every three to five days to practice a few times."

Daiyu asked curiously, "The Emperor has conquered the world, why is he still holding martial arts demonstrations?"

Everyone turned to look.

Chu Yan smiled but didn't answer her. He ordered the eunuchs to bring over several stone locks, bent down, picked one up casually, lifted it up, and then threw it forcefully into the sandy ground some distance away.

He handled it with effortless ease, but to onlookers it looked like a huge stone lock being thrown, crashing onto the sand and sending up a cloud of sand, the force of which was astonishing.

"Your Majesty is incredibly valiant!" a group of eunuchs hurriedly praised.

Daiyu, who had been carried by Chu Yan many times, couldn't help but take a second look at him, thinking to herself that he was indeed very strong.

After throwing out the stone locks, Chu Yan said, "These stone locks are a bit light. Have someone make a few larger ones for me to use when I'm practicing my strength."

Daiyu became increasingly suspicious.

After chatting for a while, Chu Yan mounted the horse that Xiangyun had ridden before and smiled at them, saying, "I'll teach you how to ride. Who wants to go first?"

Xiangyun and Baoqin naturally didn't go up; they already knew how.

Of the remaining people, aside from those who weren't there, Li Wanping'er didn't want to join in the fun. Yingchun, Xichun, and Xiuyan were all people who didn't rush to be the first to act unless Chu Yan called their names or everyone else had taken their turn.

That leaves only Baochai, Daiyu, and Tanchun.

But Baochai was the first to step forward.

With a shy smile on her plump face, she said to the emperor, "My younger sister can ride a horse, but I, as the older sister, cannot. It is rather embarrassing. Today, I dare to trouble Your Majesty to teach me."

Chu Yan laughed and said, "Stop talking like that. Come here. Don't worry about getting your skirt and shoes dirty. Have fun!"

The training ground was surrounded by covered walkways and rest rooms. He did not ride his horse to get closer to Baochai, but instead let her walk across the muddy ground.

The dignified and composed Baochai made the unprecedented gesture of lifting her skirt and stepping on the muddy ground. After reaching Chu Yan's side, he pulled her onto the horse and made her sit in front of him.

Her warm, soft, and beautiful body, plump and snow-white, was held in Chu Yan's arms.

Daiyu watched the two of them practice for a while in the martial arts arena, then rode their horses out onto the road, with Baochai holding the reins and the man holding her waist...

“There’s another horse. Would any of you like to learn how to ride it? I’ll teach you,” Xiangyun volunteered.

Unexpectedly, Xichun also wanted to learn, so Xiangyun pulled her onto the horse. Both of them were beginners, and they rode slowly in the training ground.

Daiyu and the others were chatting in the corridor.

After a while, the emperor returned on horseback with Baochai. Daiyu sat on the veranda, watching their actions and expressions without saying a word.

After a moment, Baochai raised her hand to wipe the fine sweat from her forehead, turned back to the Emperor and smiled, "Let's stop practicing here for today. We are not like Your Majesty, who has to lead troops into battle. We always travel by sedan chair. Riding a horse is just child's play."

Chu Yan nodded, put his arm around her waist, and carried the plump Baochai down from the horse. He then smiled at the crowd in the corridor and said, "Who's next? Let's teach another one... Lin Daiyu, you come!"

Daiyu stood up and replied, "I don't like riding horses. The bumpy ride is tiring, and I don't usually ride horses out. Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

“We’ll only ride for a short while, it won’t be long,” Chu Yan added.

Daiyu then agreed.

When he rode up to her and reached out his hand, she also reached out her slender hand, and he pulled her onto the horse.

They were still held in each other's arms.

Compared to Baochai, Daiyu was much more slender. Her light and delicate figure leaned against his chest. Chu Yan handed the reins to her, held the back of her hand in his palm, and whispered in her ear, "I will teach Yu'er to ride a horse."

Although he was still holding her in his arms, it was much more intimate than when he was teaching Baochai.

Before long, the two rode away.

Xiangyun watched them leave and said with a smile, "So, it turns out that Brother Emperor is going to ride away on horseback with his men."

Everyone looked at Baochai and laughed.

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Chu Yan put his arm around Daiyu's slender waist and rode with her along the riverbank. Before he could speak, Daiyu turned to look at his face.

"Why is Yu'er looking at me like that?" Chu Yan asked.

Daiyu did not answer, but stretched out her slender finger and wiped it across his lips, leaving a trace of rouge on her fingertip.

Daiyu glanced at him and said, "So even His Majesty the Emperor wears rouge."

Chu Yan whispered in her ear, "Do you remember what happened last time?"

Daiyu smiled and covered her mouth with her slender white hand, her eyes showing a touch of girlish charm as she looked at him.

Chu Yan pulled her small hand away and lowered his head to kiss her.

"You're teasing me again..." Daiyu mumbled, but before long, Chu Yan had completely taken over her words.

A good while.

Daiyu, mindful of their surroundings, pushed him and said, "Let's go back quickly, lest Yun'er make fun of me again."

After savoring the moment, Chu Yan looked at her and sighed, "I wish I could be with Yu'er all the time!"

Daiyu chuckled.

She buried her head in his arms, thinking he was just teasing her, but then she suddenly remembered something and quickly looked up to ask, "Why are you practicing martial arts?"

Chu Yan pinched her cheek and laughed, "Silly sister, what else can you do besides strengthen your body by practicing martial arts?" "I don't believe your nonsense!" Daiyu said.

Chu Yan did not answer. He couldn't predict the future, so it was better to be prepared.

The two returned to the training ground. Before leaving, Daiyu used her handkerchief to wipe away the rouge from Chu Yan's lips. Chu Yan then lowered his head and kissed her lips again, lightly applying a little more of Lin Daiyu's rouge.

It was night in a blink of an eye.

Chu Yan summoned Yuan Chun and several concubines who had not been favored for many days, and they unleashed their full power for a thoroughly enjoyable time.

Two days later, after finishing his official duties, he returned to the garden, intending to pick up his old martial arts skills again today, lest he waste them by indulging in the pleasures of the land.

Upon arriving at the training ground, they found Xiangyun practicing horsemanship. She was alone, riding her horse across the muddy ground, waving a ball stick and trying to bend down and hit the ball on the ground.

Seven or eight eunuchs surrounded her, their faces full of worry, constantly urging Consort Yun to be careful.

Chu Yan stood under the corridor, his gaze drawn to Shi Xiangyun's agile figure. He watched her ride her horse at full gallop and cheer happily after hitting the ball, until the eunuch saw Chu Yan and hurriedly called out, "Your Highness Consort Yun, His Majesty has arrived!"

Xiangyun turned her head and saw him. She smiled and was about to dismount and walk over.

"Don't dismount, ride over here."

Chu Yan gestured, and Xiang Yun rode her horse closer. Chu Yan lightly jumped onto the horse and embraced her from behind.

Xiangyun turned to look at him, and after a long while, she smiled and said, "Why did you come to the martial arts arena, Emperor Brother?"

Chu Yan gently rubbed her cheek: "I should be asking Yun'er that. Why are you here all alone?"

Xiangyun's face was distorted from his rubbing, but she still smiled and said, "It's hot, so Sister Lin and Sister Bao don't want to go out. I have nothing to do, so I came here to practice my horsemanship. When the weather is cooler, I'll have a good competition with Sister Qin! Let's see who can score more goals."

Chu Yan said, "People say that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, and it is indeed true. You only know that riding a horse is fun, but you don't know how many people have fallen off their horses. It is said that Li Chengqian developed a leg ailment because of this."

Upon hearing this, Xiangyun lowered her head and said shyly, "Then I'll just practice for fun and won't play ball anymore."

Chu Yan smiled and said, "There's no need for that. I just want you to be careful. I cured your sister Lin with medicine. If Yun'er falls off her horse and becomes lame, I'll cure you with medicine too."

Xiangyun suddenly looked up, stared at him for a long time, and then smiled: "Brother Emperor is so good to Yun'er. How can Yun'er thank Brother Emperor for his kindness?"

Chu Yan joked, "Yun'er is mine now. If you want to express your gratitude, you can only dote on her properly."

Xiangyun blushed and stammered, "If my Emperor brother wants me to serve him in bed tonight..."

Chu Yan's heart stirred.

Xiangyun was prepared to be favored, and their relationship had reached a bottleneck, so it was time to officially make her a concubine.

"Yun'er." He hugged Xiangyun's waist and whispered in her ear, "Would you like to come to my room tonight?"

Xiangyun trembled slightly, and after a long while, she let out a soft "hmm" that was barely audible.

Chu Yan immediately began to look forward to tonight.

So he gave the order that he would not see anyone else tonight, and that all the girls and concubines who had gone to Zichen Hall to find him should go back. He would only favor Consort Yun tonight.

Upon hearing this, Xiangyun's ears turned even redder, and she stopped riding her horse much, obediently watching Chu Yan perform martial arts under the covered walkway, as quiet as a young woman in her wedding dress waiting for her groom to come and marry her.

Half an hour later.

Chu Yan took Xiangyun's hand and returned home. Cuilu had already received the news and was waiting. When she saw the young lady return, she quickly got up to greet her.

Xiangyun took her hand and led her to Jingyun Pavilion behind Zichen Hall, where many palace maids were already waiting to serve her as she bathed and changed. Cuilu watched as the young lady carefully drew her eyebrows and applied rouge.

As night fell, festive red lanterns were hung in Zichen Hall.

Chu Yan sat inside the house and saw Xiang Yun, dressed beautifully, walking gracefully into the house. Her usually innocent and cute face now showed a touch of girlish shyness and gentleness.

She walked up to Chu Yan and slowly bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, from now on I should address you as 'this concubine,' shouldn't I?"

Without her aunt's guidance, she was quite confused about what it meant to serve the emperor in bed. She only knew that after the event, she could call herself a concubine and would become the emperor's consort.

Chu Yan couldn't help but chuckle, and pulled the unusually different Xiangyun into his arms, saying with a smile, "Let's drink the nuptial wine. We don't need any other formalities, but we must drink the nuptial wine."

Xiangyun nodded, her face flushed, and poured him a drink, then poured one for herself as well.

The two crossed their arms and drank the nuptial wine together. After putting down the wine cup, Chu Yan picked her up and carried her into the side room to place her on the soft couch.

Xiangyun's face was flushed with drunkenness. Seeing that Cuilu was still inside the room, she quickly said, "May I have Cuilu stay with me?"

Chu Yan looked at Cui Lu and saw that she was quite pretty and had a good figure. However, the girl was a bit silly and didn't know that tonight was her daughter's big day. Even Yuanyang and Yuchuan couldn't help but laugh when they saw her.

"Does the young lady want me to come inside and serve her?" Cuilu asked, and readily agreed.

Chu Yan led her into the room and placed Xiangyun on the soft couch. Seeing her shy and embarrassed appearance, Cuilu stood quietly by the wall.

He couldn't help but laugh, teasing the two women, "Do you know what a wedding night is?"

Xiangyun blushed and remained silent.

Cuilu said, "I know. After a couple gets married, they sleep in the same room, on their wedding night."

Chu Yan laughed heartily, and Xiang Yun blushed and smiled, saying, "Don't shout later, just sit down. Don't set any rules tonight."

Cuilu quickly sat down and said with a smile, "I won't say a word. I'll do whatever His Majesty and the young lady tell me to do. I'll take a good look tonight at what husband and wife do. His Majesty was laughing at me just now, which was obviously because I said something wrong that made His Majesty laugh."

Xiangyun blushed with embarrassment, but didn't want to spit at her.

Chu Yan found Cui Lu's words amusing, so he teased her, "You'll only know what marriage is when you take off your clothes."

Cuilu blushed, then asked, puzzled, "Why do we have to do this to find out? Is it because you're too hot?"

Xiangyun remained silent.

Chu Yan laughed and said, "If you don't take it off, your girl will have to." As he spoke, he hugged Xiangyun in his arms.

Cuilu stared intently, her eyes unblinking.

Suddenly, she felt her face burning and her heart racing. She was too ashamed to look at the two people on the bed, but she couldn't help but steal glances at them.

The girl soon had no clothes left.

Then, the girl was held in his arms, and the emperor was particularly fond of her jade-like back.

Cuilu knew, of course, that her daughter's fair and graceful back was beautiful.

After the emperor had also undressed completely, Cuilu stood up in surprise: "Your Majesty..."

Chu Yan and Xiang Yun both looked at her.

Cuilu quickly covered her mouth and sat down again, her face turning even redder with embarrassment.

Xiangyun's face was flushed, and she said with a smile, "When you were saying silly things before, you asked what yin and yang are in the universe. Now do you know who is yin and who is yang?"

Cuilu said with shame and annoyance, "Miss knew I was wrong, but she didn't tell me. She made me think that according to the rules, masters are yang and servants are yin. It turns out I was confused. It is men who are yang and girls..."

She glanced down at herself, then looked up at the emperor, her face turning even redder.

Xiangyun said, "You just watch and don't say anything more. You'll take my place later."

Chu Yan smiled and asked, "Yun'er knows these things?"

Xiangyun smiled shyly and said, "I didn't know at first, but after seeing my brother the Emperor... I know now."

As she spoke, she gave him a shy, giggling smile.

Chu Yan could no longer restrain himself and lowered his head to kiss her.

(End of this chapter)