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Chapter 4 Are you the Emperor?

"Chun'er, bring me the fan you brought," Lu Jingning said to Chun'er with a mysterious look.

"Yes, my lady." Although Chun'er couldn't keep up with her mistress's train of thought, she still obediently did as she was told.

Lu Jingning took the fan from Chun'er and gently waved it. Seeing the butterflies in the flower bushes, she had a good idea, so she picked up the fan and started chasing the butterflies.

The concubines in the palace were constantly vying for favor, and their underhanded tactics were endless.

She wanted to present herself as innocent and lively in front of the emperor, to catch his eye.

More importantly, she wanted the emperor to know her love.

Just as she was making her plans, she caught a glimpse of a bright yellow figure slowly approaching—it was the Emperor.

A thought struck her, and she came up with a plan. Pretending not to notice, she continued to happily chase after the butterflies.

As the emperor approached, she suddenly stumbled, her fan lightly brushing against his sleeve, carrying a subtle fragrance, and "accidentally" bumped into him at just the right moment.

Lu Jingning pretended not to recognize him and asked angrily, "You guard, how dare you!"

The moment Xiao Jingheng saw Lu Jingning, he was captivated by her bright and charming eyes.

"A guard?" Xiao Jingheng looked at her with some curiosity, but there was no anger in his eyes.

Lu Jingning stared at him and scanned him up and down: "Judging from your attire, you certainly don't look like a guard. Could it be that you're some kind of prince?"

Xiao Jingheng was amused by this, his face beaming with pleasure, and asked, "Judging from your attire, which concubine are you?"

Lu Jingning smiled gently, picked up a fan to cover half of her face, and deliberately distanced herself from him: "I am Consort Lu, the Emperor's concubine."

Her hair swayed gently in the breeze, with a few stray strands clinging to her cheeks.

Xiao Jingheng looked at her, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up as he asked, "Consort Lu, is that the newly arrived Consort Lu?"

“Indeed, I have long admired His Majesty, but I don’t know when I will be able to see him,” Lu Jingning said happily, but his expression turned somewhat melancholy at the last sentence.

"But you've never even seen the Emperor," Xiao Jingheng asked her, somewhat puzzled.

With admiration in his eyes, Lu Jingning said, "Although I have never met the Emperor, I know he is a wise ruler who always puts the people first. The people all praise him."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingheng looked at Lu Jingning with a touch of tenderness.

Just as he was about to tease Lu Jingning, a young eunuch rushed over and reported respectfully, "Your Majesty, the ministers are requesting an audience at the Hall of Mental Cultivation, saying they have important matters to discuss."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jingning feigned surprise, covering his mouth and exclaiming softly. He half-hid his face with his fan, revealing his clear and bright eyes as he stared at the Emperor in disbelief.

"You...you are the Emperor?"

Her voice trembled with disbelief, as if she had only just realized the Emperor's identity.

Looking at her like this, Xiao Jingheng couldn't help but feel a little amused, and his gaze softened even more: "Why don't I look like it?"

Lu Jingning immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "This concubine greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."

Xiao Jingheng found her flustered appearance amusing, but he still had official duties to attend to.

So he reached out and helped her up himself, saying, "Consort Lu, right? I'll come see you later."

After saying that, he left with the little eunuch.

After the Emperor left, Chun'er approached Lu Jingning and asked her questioningly, "Your Highness, will the Emperor really be back later?"

Lu Jingning dropped his innocent act and told her, "The Emperor will definitely come. Let's go back to the palace and make preparations."

"Yes, Your Highness."

After returning to Chengqian Palace, Lu Jingning still planned to visit Consort Shu first.

"This concubine, Lady Lu, greets Consort Shu."

Consort Shu looked the woman in front of her up and down; she was indeed a beauty.

"Rise, Sister Lu, please take a seat." "Thank you, Your Highness."

After getting up, Lu Jingning slowly sat down on the carved pear wood chair.

Consort Shu took a sip of tea, her gaze lingering on the woman for a moment: "I never imagined that Consort Xian would have such a beautiful younger sister like you."

"This concubine dares not accept such an honor."

Consort Shu put down her teacup, looked at Lu Jingning, and thought to herself, "Is Consort Xian upset?"

"If you suffer any injustice in the future, please tell me, and I will stand up for you. But now that you are a member of Chengqian Palace, don't betray me."

"Yes, Your Majesty understands."

Consort Shu then used the excuse of feeling slightly unwell to send Lu Jingning back.

"This concubine takes her leave."

Upon returning to his palace, Lu Jingning immediately instructed Xia'er, "Quickly prepare hot water for a bath, and also choose a few sets of light-colored clothes."

Xia'er responded and left. Soon, wisps of steam rose from the bathroom, and flower petals floated on the water, emitting a faint fragrance.

Lu Jingning stepped inside, letting the warm water flow over his skin.

After her bath, she carefully selected a light blue lotus leaf dress, which made her skin appear even whiter and her features more delicate.

Before the bronze mirror, she lightly touched her lips with rouge and delicately drew her eyebrows.

Having lived through one lifetime, Lu Jingning already understands the Emperor's preferences. He loves his own face the most, but he hates scheming women.

Lu Jingning wanted to become unique in the Emperor's eyes, irreplaceable by anyone else.

As she expected, in the evening, Eunuch Zhao, who served the emperor, came to deliver an imperial decree.

"This servant greets Consort Lu. His Majesty will be coming for a meal soon, please prepare accordingly."

Lu Jingning said softly, "I understand, thank you, Father-in-law."

After saying this, she instructed Xia'er to fetch a silver ingot and hand it to Eunuch Zhao.

After accepting the gift, Eunuch Zhao quickly expressed his gratitude and left the hall to return and report back.

Lu Jingning turned around and instructed Chun'er, "Chun'er, go and serve the meal."

Chun'er responded and quickly walked out the door.

Soon after, palace servants filed in, placing one exquisite dish after another on the table.

Under the glow of palace lanterns, Lu Jingning sat at the table, his fingers gently tracing the edge of the delicate porcelain plate, awaiting the Emperor's arrival.

"The Emperor has arrived"

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Jingning immediately stood up, moved gracefully to the palace gate, gave a slight curtsy, and greeted the emperor with the most gentle demeanor.

"This concubine greets Your Majesty."

Xiao Jingheng stepped into the hall, his gaze softening as he looked at her: "Get up quickly."

Lu Jingning slowly rose, her eyes sparkling with a mixture of shyness and joy: "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

The Emperor scrutinized her closely. Dressed in a light blue lotus-patterned dress, she resembled the most beautiful lotus flower in a summer pond, possessing a natural freshness and elegance despite her lack of heavy makeup.

Her hair was cleverly styled up, with a few stray strands falling beside her cheeks, adding to her gentle beauty.

Xiao Jingheng couldn't help but praise, "Consort Lu, your outfit today is truly breathtaking."

After saying that, a gentle smile appeared on his lips, his eyes full of admiration and doting: "Why don't you sit down and have a meal with us?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, thank you."

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