CH 49.1

“Qing Qing, let’s do it!” Emperor Jing Li said with a serious expression.

“???” Liao Qing Qing’s face was filled with confusion.

Seeing that Liao Qing Qing did not object, Emperor Jing Li pounced on Liao Qing Qing.

Only then did Liao Qing Qing shout hastily, “Your Majesty.”

“I’m[1] here,” Emperor Jing Li said softly.

“This is inappropriate.” Liao Qing Qing pushed Emperor Jing Li.

Emperor Jing Li asked in a hoarse voice as he kissed her, “How is it inappropriate?”

“We’re on the couch.”

“It is fine to be on the couch. There is also a picture located outdoors in the Pictures of Spring.”[2]

“???” Too lewd. Emperor Jing Li is really too lewd. In the midst of Emperor Jing Li’s movements, Liao Qing Qing said in a discouraging manner, “Your Majesty, you must not indulge in debauchery. It will harm your body.”

“My body is very good.”

“Your Majesty.”

“…..”

“Your Majesty.”

“…”

At first, Liao Qing Qing was able to shout. But after a while, she started to compromise. Even though it had only been a day, she could clearly feel that Emperor Jing Li had significantly improved in terms of technique.

He must have been secretly reading books that he shouldn’t be reading and practising in private.

Liao Qing Qing slowly immersed herself with Emperor Jing Li, unknowingly moving from the soft couch to the bed.

They only stopped until late at night.

When Liao Qing Qing got up the next day, Emperor Jing Li had already returned from the imperial court and dismissed the palace maids. Presently, he sat in front of the bed, examining her body carefully.

She was startled and quickly pulled the blanket over herself.

With a smile on his lips, Emperor Jing Li said, “What is there to cover? Which part of your body… have I not seen?”

???

What kind of words are these?

How is this man so unrestrained?

Ahhhhh!

It is not like anything can be said out loud.

Liao Qing Qing’s face flushed with shame and annoyance.

Emperor Jing Li asked, “Does it hurt?”

Liao Qing Qing tilted her head to the side in anger.

Emperor Jing Li extended his arms to adjust Liao Qing Qing’s face with a smile.

Liao Qing Qing continued to tilt her head.

Emperor Jing Li adjusted it again.

Liao Qing Qing tilted her head again.

This time, Emperor Jing Li simply held Liao Qing Qing with both hands and said, “I won’t do it next time.”

“Won’t what?” Liao Qing Qing asked.

“Next time when you don’t want it anymore, I will be quicker.”

“???”

“I mean to finish faster.”

“???”

“So that your part below won’t swell up.”

“….”

I don’t want to care about this man anymore!

“I will not mess around for a few days so that you can recuperate.”

“….” I’m really going to ignore him!

Liao Qing Qing’s body slumped into the bed. She pulled the blanket to cover herself and did not listen to Emperor Jing Li’s obscene and unrestrained words. Who knew that Emperor Jing Li wrapped his arms around her through the blanket, kissed the blanket and said, “I’ll abide by what I said. You can sleep for a while, just a while, and then get up for dinner later. I’ll be next to you to go through the memorials. Call me if you need anything.”

Liao Qing Qing didn’t answer.

Emperor Jing Li sat down at the small table on the soft couch and reviewed the memorials.

Liao Qing Qing lay for a while. She slightly turned her head and gazed at Emperor Jing Li by the couch. The sunlight shone from the window and fell on Emperor Jing Li’s body. It was like the light was emanating from his body, making his whole body look gentle and beautiful.

He was concentrating on his work.

But then she suddenly thought of the words ‘a tranquil and comfortable life’ and gazed at him silently.

Just then, Emperor Jing Li turned his head. When he met her gaze, his eyes softened. Then, a warm smile appeared on his face, causing her heart to melt into a clear spring of sweetness.

She turned her face to the side because Emperor Jing Li’s gaze was too searing.

“Are you awake?” Emperor Jing Li sat on the edge of the bed.

“Mm,” Liao Qing Qing softly replied.

“You’re hungry, aren’t you?” Emperor Jing Li’s voice was gentle as ever.

Liao Qing Qing’s heart fluttered when she heard his words. She answered, “A little.”

“Let He Xiang serve you to freshen up and eat something.”

“Mm.”

“I’ll continue with my work.”

“Mm.”

Emperor Jing Li kissed Liao Qing Qing’s white and tender cheeks before continuing to review the memorials. Liao Qing Qing touched her cheek and smiled helplessly.

It wasn’t long before He Xiang arrived.

After she had washed and freshened up, she had her breakfast and read a book. In the next two days, Emperor Jing Li did keep his promise and did not torment her again. She slept exceptionally well, and her already pretty face had become even more beautiful, with an additional touch of charm.

This was something that everyone noticed.

Even Emperor Jing Li marvelled that his Beloved Concubine became increasingly gorgeous. He wished he could try out all the poses in the Pictures of Spring with Liao Qing Qing, but he had to put it aside for the time being as Liao Qing Qing’s body was not that great.

He focused on the imperial court.

In the imperial court, there were still constant arguments over the establishment of the Empress. Some people agreed to make Liao Qing Qing the Empress, while some supported Noble Consort Liang and Worthy Consort. However, Emperor Jing Li did not answer and ordered people to prepare for the ceremony.

The date has been set!

It is just a matter of not knowing who would be the Empress.

The imperial subjects were speechless at Emperor Jing Li’s behaviour.

On second thought, their Emperor Jing Li had always acted unorthodoxly. They were often unable to guess, so they continued to assert their own opinions and admonished him to death.

This led to a great deal of furore.

The imperial concubines in the harem also heard about it. Many knew they were not favoured and were secretly envious of Liao Qing Qing, who was someone without talent and power, to be fancied by the Emperor. Therefore, they resigned to their fate. Many were secretly jealous of Liao Qing Qing and could not wait for something to happen to Liao Qing Qing. There were also several people planning to plot against Liao Qing Qing.

That was Noble Consort Liang’s faction.

Worthy Consort said, “Your Highness, Noble Consort, that person, Liao Qing Qing, is very peculiar.”

“Why do you say so?” Noble Consort Liang asked with a cold expression.

“Every time someone caused harm to her, she was promoted to a higher position, and this was the case last year. The most classic example was when Noble Lady Liang and Noble Lady Jiang wanted her to get involved with Xie Yi. In the end, she was injured and met Xie Yi. Not only was she not given the cold shoulder by His Majesty, but she was also promoted.”

Noble Consort Liang nodded upon hearing her words. “Indeed.”

“We can do it differently and plan this matter slowly.”

“What method?” Noble Consort Liang was instantly intrigued.

Worthy Consort immediately leaned over and whispered into Noble Consort Liang’s ears, vaguely mentioning the words “Liao Qing Qing”.

The two of them began to mutter about Liao Qing Qing, and it was unknown what they were scheming. These few days, they were very quiet.

Liao Qing Qing didn’t pay any attention to Noble Consort Liang and the others.

She was busy at the moment.

Shu Prefecture had already cleared some land for the experimental fields.

The Department of Agricultural Products had also finished cutting and sprouting the potatoes.

They were just waiting to be planted in the test fields.

Liao Qing Qing and the Bureau Chief of the Department of Agricultural Products made a final inspection.

Liao Qing Qing said, “Bureau Chief, you are already more knowledgeable than me regarding the growth of the potatoes. There is no need for me to say anything else. It’s just that you need to explain it to the people.”

“Lady Xi of Bright Countenance is too modest. But don’t worry, Lady Xi of Bright Countenance. These potatoes will be personally sent to the test fields in Shu Prefecture, and this humble subject will also personally explain to the common people there.” After all, this is a discovery that will change history!

Liao Qing Qing replied with a smile, “That’s great. You can continue with your work, and I will be leaving.”

“This humble subject respectfully sees off Lady Xi of Bright Countenance.”

The Bureau Chief of Agricultural Products bowed to Liao Qing Qing with immense respect and sent Liao Qing Qing away with an admiring gaze before going about with his business.

[1] 朕(zhèn)- I (imperial) or we (imperial use).

[2] 春宫图(chūngōng tú)- The Pictures of Spring refers to book filled with erotic pictures or pornographic drawings. The word “spring” is a common euphemism for sex.