Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 226 Wanting to Settle Down Completely

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhaoyi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly followed her gaze.

I could vaguely see a man sitting in a chair, the warm sun shining on him, making his gold-embroidered dragon robe gleam.

Consort Meng was about to step forward when Consort Shen quickly grabbed her hand.

"Sister, what's wrong? His Majesty is right there, let's go over and say hello."

Consort Shen was so excited that she could hardly speak.

"Wait a minute, I'm a little nervous."

Everyone is nervous when meeting the emperor for the first time, since such a person usually only exists in other people's words.

Consort Meng was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh and said, "Let's go quickly, what if His Majesty leaves soon? It's such a rare opportunity."

After saying that, the two immediately moved closer.

When Xichun brought the tea over, Jiang Lanye glanced at her again, then looked at Song Yi and said, "It's been a long time since I've seen this palace maid by your side."

Song Yi smiled and said, "Yes, Xichun was also very tired after coming back from there. Anyway, I don't need anyone to serve me all day, so I let Xichun rest well in the palace for a while."

Xi Chun was surprised that Jiang Lanye would think of her, and said somewhat flatteredly, "I have rested well and have nothing to do all day, so I took the initiative to bring this tea."

Song Yi waved her hand to release the aroma and said, "It's sweet but not cloying, it should taste great, try it."

Consort Ning couldn't help but glance at Xichun again.

She realized that Jiang Lanye only cared about Song Yi. Similarly, Jiang Lanye might also care about the palace maids who had been by Song Yi's side for a long time because of Song Yi. She was now even less important than Xichun, a palace maid.

Thinking that all of this was because of Song Yi, the person who was showered with love and affection, it was really hard for her not to be jealous.

"I see you, Your Majesty."

Two unfamiliar voices came from inside.

They all paused for a moment.

Upon seeing who it was, Song Yi felt a chill run down her spine.

Why is this little pavilion so lively today?!

It was supposed to be remote, but how come one or two of them managed to find it?

The two consorts stared intently at Jiang Lanye, their gazes almost drilling holes into his face.

Consort Shen's cheeks flushed slightly.

Jiang Lanye was indeed as rumored: handsome, with a high nose bridge, a clean and sharp jawline, and a pair of phoenix eyes that were particularly sharp and indifferent.

At this moment, he was sitting in a recliner, and even though his posture was casual, he still couldn't resist the oppressive feeling that hit him right in the face.

Consort Meng's ears turned red, and after realizing what had happened, she bowed to Consort Song and Consort Ning respectively.

Song Yi glanced at Jiang Lanye with a slight headache.

Jiang Lanye noticed her gaze and blinked innocently.

Can you blame him? Absolutely not.

Song Yi coughed lightly and said, "You two... are you out for a stroll?"

Consort Shen said leisurely, "Yes, Your Majesty and I have only been in the palace for a short time, so we wanted to take a walk around to get familiar with each other. We never expected to run into Your Majesty so coincidentally."

After saying that, her gaze frequently fell on Jiang Lanye.

Her brother had just been rewarded for his military achievements, and at this moment, both morally and logically, Jiang Lanye should say a few words to her.

But Jiang Lanye only glanced at her.

Consort Shen asked somewhat awkwardly, "Your Majesty and Her Highness are here? Are you...?"

At this moment, Song Yi felt like an angel who had saved this small area. Even when faced with three men who all coveted her man, she calmly said, "Sunbathing. The spring sun is quite nice, not as scorching as the summer sun, so I specially brought Your Majesty out to sunbathe."

Jiang Lanye remained silent, as did Consort Ning; the only one who spoke was Song Yi.

To avoid an awkward atmosphere, Consort Shen could only chat with Song Yi as much as she could.

"Your Majesty has such refined tastes. I was originally thinking of going to the Golden Palace for a visit, but I was worried that it would disturb you and His Majesty, so I didn't go. I never expected to meet you here."

Song Yi was a little embarrassed and said, "It's like this, His Majesty needs to rest and recuperate these days, so he made time to come out and bask in the sun."

Seeing that Song Yi was chatting with Consort Shen, Jiang Lanye felt somewhat dissatisfied, but he remained expressionless. He simply reached out and touched the soft flesh on Song Yi's waist.

Song Yi tensed up for a moment, then immediately turned around and said, "Your Majesty, the tea is getting cold. Let me serve you some tea."

As she solemnly uttered "Your Majesty," Jiang Lanye looked at her with amusement, wanting to tease her for no reason.

"Consort Yun, do you think feeding me like this is the right thing to do?"

Song Yi: "."

She instantly realized what she meant and said with a smile, "Did I do something wrong?"

"There are so many people here. Your approach is simply wrong!"

She lowered her voice and whispered these words in Jiang Lanye's ear.

Jiang Lanye glanced at her with some regret, his gaze sweeping over her moist lips. He suddenly realized that having so many people around was indeed in the way, so he said lightly:
"I intend to return to the Golden Palace to review the memorials. You may all return."

Upon hearing this, Consort Ning frowned: "Your Majesty, you cannot do it now."

"I know."

He interrupted Consort Ning.

Consort Ning choked for a moment, then stopped speaking, stood up and said, "This concubine takes her leave."

Shen Zhaoyi keenly sensed something strange and stared blankly at Jiang Lanye.

Is His Majesty currently unwell?

Immediately afterwards, she called out to Consort Yun, saying, "Your Highness, let's go now, so as not to disturb His Majesty any longer. I have some things I'd like to ask you."

Jiang Lanye said in an unquestionable tone, "Consort Yun, please stay."

Song Yi immediately said, "I need to take His Majesty back first. We can discuss anything else later, okay?"

Consort Shen could only nod.

She felt a little regretful and left with Meng Zhaoyi with reluctance.

Why? She always felt that His Majesty's attitude towards the two of them was somewhat different from what she had imagined.

Why are you so indifferent?

After the three of them left, Song Yi let out a heavy sigh. She couldn't help but say, "Jiang Lanye, it's all your fault. You're an emperor, that's one thing, but you're also so handsome. You never say a word, and I have to deal with everything."

Jiang Lanye smiled and said, "Then my beloved concubine, you must be tired?"

Song Yi snorted softly, touched her cheek, and said smugly, "I'm good-looking too."

"Ah."

Jiang Lanye knew that Song Yi was beautiful, so he always thought that the reason why no one dared to approach her was simply because she was in the palace.

Seeing her smug little expression, Jiang Lanye couldn't help but think that if given the chance, the two of them could have a child together.
He kept this to himself, only mentioning it to scare Song Yi when he first discovered her identity, and never bringing it up again afterward.

But, having weathered so many storms, if his health could truly recover step by step, just as Song Yi imagined, and he could slowly regain his strength.
He just wanted to settle down completely.

(End of this chapter)