"Your Majesty, why don't I ask you to prepare fragrant bathing soup? Your Majesty, take a bath to cool off the heat!" Xiao Cui whispered, shaking the fan constantly.

It is now the beginning of April, and the cold winter has just passed. Logically speaking, the weather in early April should not be very hot.

But the weather has been abnormal these days, the sun is shining brightly, and a heat wave has set off in the capital, which is like the intense heat in June and July!

Concubine You is slightly plump and is most afraid of heat.

That's why Xiaocui said the words "to cool off the heat".

"Um……"

Just as Concubine You was about to nod, she suddenly thought of Eunuch Liu outside the palace door. Eunuch Liu was still waiting for a reply!

"Don't rush yet! Zhu Aiqing is still waiting outside the Meridian Gate. It's such a bright sun..."

Concubine You was enjoying the cool breeze, but her face was still very red and she was covered in fragrant sweat, which made her look as gorgeous as a blooming peony.

The flowers are in full bloom, and they are indescribably beautiful.

"Eh!"

Concubine You sighed, glanced at Emperor Chen who was lying on the dragon's roof and snoring like thunder, and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty received a report this morning, saying that I wish Aiqing has achieved great things and will arrive in Beijing this afternoon."

"Your Majesty was so happy that he decided to celebrate with wine, singing and dancing... However, I wished Aiqing half a day early, and Your Majesty was also drunk and could not wake up."

"Xiao Cui, help me up. I wish you a great success. Now you are waiting outside the Meridian Gate. Even if your majesty cannot receive you, I should receive you. Don't let your hero's heart be chilled!"

"Yes, empress!"

Xiaocui helped Concubine You up, walked out of the palace gently, and closed the door.

"The royal concubine?"

Eunuch Liu, who was waiting anxiously outside, immediately stepped forward to salute.

"Well, I have already taken care of this matter. You... hurry up and fetch Zhu Aiqing. I will replace Your Majesty and meet Zhu Aiqing in the main hall. Go!"

Another quarter of an hour later.

The main hall of Qin'an Hall.

"The Lord Thunder Lord Zhu Xiuyuan pays his respects to...the noble concubine!"

Zhu Xiuyuan almost said "meet your majesty", but fortunately he stopped it in time. On the imperial steps, the dragon chair was vacant, and only Concubine You was leaning on the phoenix chair.

"Wish you, Aiqing, please get up!"

Concubine You's voice came from above. It sounded a little tactful and drunk, which was very different from usual.

"I would like to express my gratitude to the noble concubine!"

Zhu Xiuyuan stood up, looked up and saw Concubine You leaning on the phoenix chair, supporting her head with one hand and resting her elbow on the armrest of the phoenix chair.

The entire delicate body is tilted at forty-five degrees, with irregularities.

The two feet were placed diagonally opposite each other, and they were restless and kept swaying. The small embroidered shoes were swaying.

Concubine You seemed to find this posture very comfortable.

Seeing that Zhu Xiuyuan's face was slightly stunned, she did not change her posture. She pursed her lips and smiled. She waved her other hand lightly and said with a smile: "Zhu Aiqing, come forward. I look at you a little blurry."

"Yes, the noble concubine!"

Zhu Xiuyuan followed the instructions and took a few steps forward.

Since he was the only courtier in the hall and there was no problem with his position, he walked straight to the front, only one foot away from Concubine You on the imperial steps.

Zhu Xiuyuan actually has good eyesight. He can see any detail clearly from a distance of one foot.

After standing still, he raised his eyes and looked...

Zhu Xiuyuan secretly regretted that he shouldn't have been so close.

This Concubine You is as charming as the crazy Kou Wanwan, and she has a mature charm and boundless charm that Kou Wanwan never possesses.

Sure enough, she deserves to be called a demon concubine who brought disaster to the country and the people!

Emperor Chen had gone through many trials and met countless women, but he was still fascinated by Concubine You. This was not unreasonable.

Concubine You is truly a woman favored by God. She is loved by everyone when flowers bloom.

Zhu Xiuyuan was ten feet away, and with just one glance, his heartbeat could not help but accelerate...

"I wish that both Your Majesty and I have received the news sent by Aiqing... When I learned that Aiqing will arrive in Beijing in the afternoon, Your Majesty and I were very happy, so they made an exception and allowed Your Majesty to drink a few more drinks."

"Your Majesty was drunk and fell asleep. I was so happy that I drank a few more drinks. Now my head is still a little dizzy..."

Concubine You was really drunk, so she started chatting alone.

"Unexpectedly, Aiqing arrived in Beijing half a day early, and Your Majesty just happened to go to bed..." Concubine You smiled bitterly, feeling that things are impermanent in her heart.

"I am guilty. What I have done is contrary to the preamble and has confused Your Majesty and the Concubine. Please punish me!" Zhu Xiuyuan finally interjected.

"Hey!"

Concubine You waved her hands repeatedly, but because the movements were too large, the waves caused by it made Xiao Cui who was waiting beside her turn red.

However, Zhu Xiuyuan bowed his head and didn't see it.

"Ai Qing, please don't say that. Ai Qing went to Shuzhong, Liang State, just for me, Da Chen! Now, the matter of the salt well has been settled, and Ai Qing has returned with great achievements!"

"How can your Majesty and I blame Aiqing for such a trivial matter? Aiqing, please get up quickly!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Xiuyuan stood up straight and looked up, only to see that Concubine You had changed her sitting posture.

No longer leaning on the phoenix chair, but sitting on the chair slightly upright.

But she must have gotten hot again, so she subconsciously pulled her collar and skirt with both hands, and moved around while sitting on the chair, as if there were nails on the chair surface of the phoenix chair.

Finally, Concubine You simply stood up, slowly walked down the imperial steps, and walked towards Zhu Xiuyuan.

"How is your trip going? I'm really curious, so I might as well tell you everything."

Concubine You said as she walked.

Zhu Xiuyuan accidentally raised his eyes and saw Concubine You's floor-length skirt brushing against the steps of the imperial staircase.

Because of the angle, he accidentally caught a glimpse of Concubine You's lotus feet, wrapped in small embroidered shoes, walking slowly.

Zhu Xiuyuan frowned, turned to face Concubine You who was walking towards him, held a gift in his hand, and began to talk about Liang Guo's trip to Shuzhong.

What I saw and heard along the way, as well as the situation at Fukugi Well.

Also, how he proposed adding soy milk to remove impurities, and how everyone reacted after his success, etc.

Then there’s the matter of the return journey…

During his explanation, he also interrupted several times.

Because Concubine You was indeed drunk and delirious. She actually listened to the "story" and wandered around Zhu Xiuyuan, bringing waves of fragrant wind...

Zhu Xiuyuan once secretly raised his eyes and carefully observed Concubine You in her current state.

I saw that the bun on her head was in palace attire, with clouds on her temples, and her hair was very intricately entangled. Then all kinds of pearls, various patterns and decorations, etc., decorated her bun extremely gorgeously.
Chapter completed!