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

Chapter 299 Winter Romance at Xiaoxiang Pavilion

Tan Chun and Xi Chun stayed at Yangxin Hall for three days.

On the sixth day, Chu Yan resumed attending court, and they all returned home to live, not staying for a full five days.

Upon waking up in the morning, after putting on his dragon robe for the first time in a long while, Chu Yan looked in the mirror and smiled at Qingwen behind him, asking, "Do I look majestic in this robe?"

Qingwen and the others smiled and praised her.

Chu Yan left with satisfaction, saying, "I'm going to court. You don't need to see me off. Go back to sleep. In this weather, only the emperor and his ministers can go out."

Before dawn, Yuanyang hurried out and handed two more lanterns to the eunuchs so they could carry them.

Chu Yan exited through the back door of Yangxin Hall, hesitated for a moment, then turned and walked south. The eunuchs and maids who followed him were puzzled, but could only continue to follow.

It wasn't until Chu Yan crossed the Bee Waist Bridge that they realized the Emperor was heading to the Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

Before long, the group arrived at Xiaoxiang Pavilion. The eunuchs and maids stayed outside, while Chu Yan went in alone. As soon as he entered, Daiyu's wet nurse, Granny Wang, hurriedly came out to greet him and said with a smile, "Why is the Emperor looking for you, Miss? You just went out, saying you were going to Yangxin Hall. Has His Majesty not seen you?"

Chu Yan chuckled, “What a coincidence. Well then, tell Miss Lin that I have been here.”

After saying this, he returned along the road to the east, but did not encounter Daiyu along the way, nor did he return to Yangxin Hall.

At Rika-in, the ministers were already waiting.

With a lot of official business to attend to in the first few days of the new year, Chu Yan didn't return to Yangxin Hall until evening.

Daiyu was already waiting for him in the warm pavilion, and she, Xiangyun, the princess, and several others were about to come down from the kang (heated brick bed) to greet him.

Chu Yan said, "No need for formalities." He then pulled Daiyu onto the kang (a heated brick bed) and embraced her.

Seeing that he looked tired, Daiyu asked, "Your Majesty, are you tired after a busy day? Why don't we go back and Your Majesty rest early?"

Xiangyun and the others looked over, and Chu Yan said, "Today is the first day of court in the new year. In addition to the usual government affairs, I also talked with the ministers about the formation of the cabinet. There are many meritorious officials, but the cabinet only has seven people. It is not easy to decide who should be promoted and who should be demoted."

"Besides."

Chu Yan lowered his head and smiled at Daiyu, "Holding Lin Daiyu's body, I can quickly calm down no matter how tired I am."

He said these words in front of his sisters, which made Daiyu blush. She covered her mouth with her handkerchief and laughed, "Does holding me make me feel at ease, or does holding the bodies of my sisters and young ladies make me feel at peace?"

Xiangyun and the others blushed as well.

Chu Yan hugged her and smiled, "Both. Being with Lin Daiyu brings Lin Daiyu's happiness, and being with Yun Daiyu brings Yun Daiyu's happiness too."

Daiyu seemed both coquettish and sour, but ultimately didn't say it.

After a while, night fell, and Xiangyun and the others said their goodbyes and left. When Daiyu was about to leave as well, Chu Yan stopped her: "I want to talk to Yu'er for a bit longer."

Daiyu stayed behind and waited until they all left before asking with a smile, "Is there anything else you want to say to me?"

Chu Yan said, "Did Lin Daiyu come to see me today?"

Upon hearing this, Daiyu covered her mouth, turned away, and smiled at him again, saying, "Didn't the Emperor also come looking for me? It's a pity I didn't see him. I wonder which road he took, because I didn't run into him. It seems I'm not fortunate enough to see the Emperor's holy countenance~"

Chu Yan embraced Daiyu in his arms, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and lowered his head to kiss her.

Daiyu blushed deeply, a surge of affection welling up within her, causing her to tilt her head back and whisper sweet nothings to Chu Yan, their lips meeting in a kiss on each other's cheeks and lips.

"My face is not something Miss Lin can look at or kiss at will."

Chu Yan chuckled in her ear, then said "Oh," and added, "It's my face."

Daiyu's delicate ears turned red. She hugged his neck and whispered, "Yu'er's face is also...liked by Brother..."

I was too embarrassed to say what came next.

At this moment, Daiyu was completely his wife.

Since the last time he undressed her and tasted her in bed, Chu Yan had not slept with Lin Meimei again. He originally wanted to do it with her again tonight, but at this moment, Chu Yan had no desire for her and only wanted to look at her and say something.

After letting go, Daiyu sat down next to him and chatted.

After a while, Qingwen came in and said, "Miss Lin, would you like to stay here tonight? Zijuan and I will prepare bedding, and we will also help you wash your body and soak your feet before you go to sleep."

Daiyu glanced at Chu Yan and said to Qingwen, "Go and tell Zijuan to send someone back to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to fetch my medicine."

She needs to take medicine every morning and evening, except for the month or so after taking Chu Yanxian's pill; she has been doing so since childhood.

Chu Yan said, "Alright, I'll take Lin Meimei back."

After hearing this, Daiyu turned to Qingwen and smiled, "I'll pretend I didn't say anything. His Majesty is probably going to take care of himself tonight and won't be summoning any ladies!"

Chu Yan was both amused and exasperated. He pulled her into his arms and showered her with affection, sighing, "I didn't want to hurt Lin Meimei tonight, but she thinks I don't care about her. What should I do?"

Daiyu sat up with a smile, her slender fingers brushing aside the strands of hair he had ruffled. After Qingwen left, she whispered, "I still remember what happened last time."

After saying that, he quickly stood up and called out, "Zijuan, let's go back!"

As Chu Yan gazed at Daiyu's slender and delicate back, his heart stirred with a longing at her words:
Lin Daiyu remembered the time she had been favored by him and was looking forward to her wedding night.

Perhaps it was because she had witnessed Tan Chun and Xi Chun being made imperial concubines that she knew it would be her turn sooner or later.

Daiyu lifted the curtain to go out, turned to look at Chu Yan who was still on the kang, and said with a smile, "I'm going back now, you don't need to see me off, it's quite cold outside."

Her earlier offer to stay the night was just a sarcastic remark; this statement reveals her true feelings—she doesn't want Chu Yan to take her back.

Chu Yan quickly said, "Wait for me a moment." He hurriedly called Qingwen to bring him some clothes to wear, and then went out side by side with Daiyu.

It was already dark, and snowflakes were falling from the sky. Zijuan and Yuanyang held an umbrella for the two of them. When they passed by the backyard, they saw that the side hall of Xiangyun and Yuanchun was still lit.

Facing the swirling snowflakes, Chu Yan took Daiyu's hand and escorted her back to Xiaoxiang Pavilion.

After entering the house, Chu Yan took off his cloak and snow hat and saw that Daiyu was indeed somewhat cold, her little face was pale from the cold. Chu Yan hugged her and warmed her by the fire, and she slowly warmed up.

"Would you like to stay here and sleep?" Daiyu asked, looking at him.

Chu Yan took her hand and smiled, "Sister Lin..."

Before he could finish speaking, Daiyu covered his mouth and said reproachfully, "Yu'er is asking Brother Chu a serious question, so please don't make fun of me."

Chu Yan stroked her smooth, fair face with his warm hands from the fire, and said seriously, "I originally wanted to be intimate with Lin Daiyu today, but I changed my mind. It's cold tonight, and if I stay, I might want to be intimate with you again. I'd better go back to sleep."

Daiyu blushed and after a long while said, "I'll see you out."

Chu Yan smiled and said, "No rush, I'll wait until Lin Meimei falls asleep before I leave."

Daiyu asked with a smile, "Why is that? You can't bear to part with me, yet you won't let me stay the night."

Her voice was soft and delicate, and her face flushed with a blush, exuding an indescribable shyness and grace.

Chu Yan said softly, "I want to spend more time with Yu'er."

After hearing this, Daiyu looked at him with even more tender affection, and stopped talking about these things, instead chatting with him and exchanging idle words.

After a while, Zijuan brought in the medicine that had been brewed. Daiyu drank it slowly while glancing at Chu Yan from time to time.

After finishing her medicine, Daiyu put down the bowl and instructed Ouguan, "Go and have someone bring hot water into the room. I'll wash myself here." Upon hearing this, Ouguan glanced at Chu Yan, who was still in the warm pavilion, blushed, and quickly turned and left.

Chu Yan lay sprawled on the kang and chuckled, "Yu'er, will you take off all your clothes before you wash?"

Daiyu glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, "You just have to tease people with your words!"

Chu Yan said, "I love Yu'er to the bone, so I can't help but feel this way."

“How can I believe what my husband says?” Daiyu retorted.

The words "concubine" and "husband" made Chu Yan's bones melt. He gazed intently at Daiyu's stunning face and said, "Yu'er, call me husband again!"

Daiyu covered her mouth and laughed, too shy to say anything more.

Soon after, several palace maids carried in hot water. Zijuan and Xueyan came in to serve. The two first closed the doors and windows tightly, lowered the curtains, and then stoked the charcoal fire in the brazier to warm the room before coming over to help the young lady undress.

Inside the warm pavilion, Chu Yan lay reclining on the kang (a heated brick bed), his eyes fixed on the beautiful sight of Lin Daiyu gradually removing her clothes.

In the end, she wore only two white undergarments and a pair of silk trousers, and her slender and graceful figure was already quite visible.

With her slender arms and legs and graceful figure, the young girl's delicate and fleshy body captivated Chu Yan, who couldn't help but gaze at her intently, recalling the slippery sensation he had tasted after undressing her in bed the last time.

"Miss, put on this cloak." Zijuan brought over a bright red scarlet felt. Daiyu glanced back at him, lowered her head and smiled shyly. She wrapped the scarlet felt around herself, sat down in a chair, and began to wipe her face with a hot towel.

She then wiped herself down, lifted her white inner garment, revealing a glimpse of her fair and slender waist. Her flat and delicate waist made Chu Yan unable to look away.

Under his gaze, Daiyu took off the bodice she was wearing underneath.

The pink lotus pattern is delicate and elegant, seemingly exuding the fragrance of a young girl.

Chu Yan couldn't resist getting up from the kang (a heated brick bed) and taking the undergarment that Daiyu had placed on the chair.

Passing through the lungs.

The cool fragrance emanating from Lin Daiyu's body was refreshing and invigorating.

Daiyu glanced at him twice, then turned her head away in embarrassment and covered her mouth with her hand.

Zijuan and Xueyan blushed as well. After glancing at the Emperor a few times, Zijuan inserted a wrung-out hot towel into the girl's undergarments to wash her body.

Chu Yan extended his hand and said, "I'll do it."

Daiyu quickly said, "No!"

Chu Yan then said, "I'll wash Lin Daiyu's feet."

"I don't want you to wash me, you'll just embarrass me!"

Inside the warm pavilion, Daiyu's face was both angry and happy, shy yet smiling. The stunning beauty whispered with her husband in her boudoir, and the captivating beauty she revealed was enough to make anyone lose their mind.

Chu Yan had no choice but to give up and wanted to go back to the kang (heated brick bed), but Daiyu snatched the undergarment from his hand and threw it to Xueyan, laughing, "Take it away quickly, don't let him steal it!"

Although Chu Yan and Daiyu were in an ambiguous and intimate relationship at this time, and they had unspeakable feelings for each other, Daiyu had never truly experienced the pleasures of love between a man and a woman, and still possessed the innocence and cuteness of a young lady in her boudoir.

Chu Yan returned, reached out and hugged her, buried his head in Daiyu's chest, which was covered with a scarlet felt, and took a deep sniff.

Now the truly refreshing fragrance fills the air.

"No, no, good brother, please forgive me. Yu'er needs to wash up quickly so she doesn't catch a cold~" Daiyu said with a laugh, pushing his head and begging for mercy.

Chu Yan then smiled and let go, saying to Zijuan and Xueyan, "Continue to wash your young lady's body." After a pause, he added, "If the young lady wants to wash her hair or take a bath, she can go to my bathhouse."

Daiyu smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but there's no need for that. I can wash my hair and take a bath in the back room. There's no need to go that far."

Chu Yan nodded, sat back down on the kang, and continued to watch Daiyu wash her body.

After finishing, Daiyu took off her socks, revealing her pair of delicate and smooth little feet. After wiping them, she soaked them in the perfectly heated water.

Zijuan and Xueyan went out and will come back in when the water cools down.

Only the two of them remained in the warm pavilion, chatting, when Daiyu suddenly said, "The water is a little cold."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yan was initially taken aback, but seeing Lin Meimei's blushing cheeks, he suddenly realized what was happening, quickly stood up, and sat down in the chair in front of her.

Daiyu covered her face and eyes with her hands, and following Chu Yan's movements, gently lifted her two small, white feet.

I wanted to put it on his lap.

But he stuffed it into his mouth.

"..."

Daiyu slumped into the chair.

After a long while, Zijuan entered the room and was quite frightened by the sight. After a moment, she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, the young lady will catch a cold..."

Chu Yan hummed in agreement, released her hand, and let Daiyu continue soaking her delicate, fair feet for a while until they warmed up again. Only then did Xueyan come over to dry them.

after the end.

Daiyu went to bed and looked at Chu Yan, her face flushed, and said, "You should go back now. It's cold outside, so wear more clothes and remember to wear a hat. My legs are weak, so I can't see you off."

Chu Yan bent down and kissed her cheek. "Wait for me to go back before you sleep. Maybe we can meet again in our dreams!"

"Whether in dreams or in reality, things are better than before."

Daiyu spoke softly, raised her head slightly, kissed him, and instructed Zijuan to see him out.

A short while later, Zijuan returned and said that the Emperor had gone back.

Daiyu lay on the bed, and Zijuan soon returned and lay down as well. The two chatted for a while.

Zijuan chuckled softly, "Although you haven't yet served His Majesty in bed, it's already more embarrassing than that... I had no idea before that His Majesty actually likes your feet?"

Daiyu, embarrassed and annoyed, spat at her: "Go to sleep quickly, why are you saying these things out of the blue?"

Zijuan smiled and said, "If you were still a young lady in your boudoir, I would never dare to say these things. But as you can see from the current situation, His Majesty dotes on you and wants to make you his empress."

Daiyu quickly said, "Don't mention the Empress! I'll be so embarrassed if word gets out!"

Zijuan said, "It's not that we covet the Empress's position, but that the Emperor dotes on you, Miss. I know you don't care, but we can't go against the Emperor's will. Besides, if you become Empress, you'll be sharing His Majesty's burdens. But I'm also thinking, what about Consort Xie? Will you be the Empress, or someone else? It's better if you don't care and can take it easy."

Daiyu laughed and said, "You've gone mad today, saying such things."

Zijuan also smiled and said, "Let me be frank with you, Miss. Even if you don't care, what if one of His Majesty's concubines gets pregnant first..."

Daiyu shook her head and said, "You mean well for me, but you don't know the inside story, nor have you seen what kind of person Brother Chu is. You don't need to worry about this."

Zijuan had no choice but to give up.

She didn't care whether the girl could become empress; she only hoped that the girl wouldn't worry about the matter of becoming empress.

Now that the emperor intends to make the young lady empress, she is gradually developing the desire to become empress herself, and no longer refuses as decisively as before.

(End of this chapter)