102From then on, the Empress never served the Emperor again.
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Chapter 102 From then on, the Empress never served the Emperor again.
Li Hui, asking for advice all the way, was practically prostrating himself in admiration of Shen Yulou.
Having learned these few tricks, he would no longer have to fear his wife's jealousy.
Although Li Hui was the Hun Kingdom's top expert, he was a genuine henpecked husband.
The moment his wife got angry, Li Hui would immediately become flustered.
Just like last time, if he hadn't learned those few phrases from Lord Shen, he really wouldn't have known how to appease his angry wife.
This time he knew even more; even if his wife was unhappy, he had a strategy to deal with it... After seeing Li Hui off, Shen Yulou took his medicine box and came to the concubine's bedchamber.
At the entrance, he saw Xiao Yue.
"Miss Xiao Yue, I'm here to examine the Imperial Heirs; please announce my presence."
Xiao Yue said,
"Her Ladyship said you are not needed for examinations today. You may return."
Shen Yulou said, "It is my duty to conduct regular examinations for the Imperial Heirs. I still ask Miss Xiao Yue to announce me."
Xiao Yue said, "Her Ladyship said you are not needed for examinations. Didn't you hear? Get lost!"
Seeing Xiao Yue's arrogant demeanor, Shen Yulou suddenly reached out and grabbed Xiao Yue's neck.
"You little girl, your mistress wouldn't dare speak to me like that, yet you dare to block me? Get out!"
Shen Yulou pushed hard, and Xiao Yue fell onto the ground.
"You... how dare you!"
Shen Yulou didn't even look at her, walking directly into the bedchamber.
Entering the bedchamber, the concubine was sitting on a chair, drinking tea.
Although she still looked graceful and noble, her expression was clearly much more tense.
"This Official greets Your Ladyship."
The concubine said, "Minister Shen, This Official is unwell today, and the Imperial Heirs are already asleep. Please come back tomorrow."
Shen Yulou said, "Your Ladyship, all Imperial Heirs must undergo regular physical examinations. This Official needs to record them, otherwise it will be difficult to explain. I ask Your Ladyship not to make things difficult for This Official."
The concubine bit her lip and said,
"So that's how it is. Alright then, you may all withdraw. Just leave Xiao Yue to serve."
After everyone withdrew, the concubine lowered her voice and said,
"Shen Yulou, what exactly do you want? What happened on the city gate tower today was the National Preceptor's doing, it has nothing to do with This Official!"
Shen Yulou slowly stood up, his expression also turning cold.
"Nothing to do with you? Then why did no one dare to kill me once I put on that clothing?"
The concubine's eyes flickered, "That was me telling my father to stop. In fact, I saved you!"
Shen Yulou sneered, "So, I should thank you then?"
The concubine said, "That's right..."
Before the concubine could finish speaking, Shen Yulou slapped her.
A resounding slap!
The concubine was instantly knocked off balance.
This slap was completely different from the one he had just given Qin Guiru.
With Qin Guiru, it was flirtation; hitting the concubine was purely for venting anger.
Xiao Yue outside the door saw this scene and her face changed drastically.
She quickly closed the doors and windows from outside.
Her Ladyship is going to suffer tonight... The concubine was stunned by the slap.
"You... you're audacious!"
Slap!
Shen Yulou gave her another backhand slap.
The concubine slumped to the ground, her hair disheveled, a trace of tears in her eyes, looking pitiful and having a unique charm.
The concubine stood up, straightened her neck, and said,
"Shen Yulou! Don't force This Official to fight you to the death!"
Shen Yulou reached out, wrapped his hand around the concubine's neck, and squeezed the back of her neck.
"I'm very angry right now!"
...As the saying goes,
A young tree won't straighten without pruning, and a person won't be disciplined without correction.
This woman, the concubine, was truly a bit difficult to handle.
Time and again, she remained unconvinced.
Even if she verbally agreed, her heart did not.
In the future, it would still be necessary to guard against her closely.
Leaving the concubine's bedchamber, Shen Yulou was about to return when a furtive figure suddenly beckoned to him.
Shen Yulou was startled. Wasn't that Bai Yu?
"Miss Bai Yu, are you looking for me?"
Bai Yu nodded, "Her Ladyship is waiting for you in her bedchamber."
Shen Yulou paused for a moment. It seemed the Empress had also received the news.
"Alright, you go back first. I'll be there soon."
After Bai Yu left, Shen Yulou quickly returned to the Imperial Heirs Residence.
To see the lovely Empress, he naturally needed to prepare a small gift... After Xiao Yue entered the room, she saw the concubine's appearance and her face changed drastically.
"Your Ladyship, are you alright?"
The concubine lay on the bed like a dead dog, with some bruises on her body and her hair disheveled beyond recognition.
There was also a silk ribbon wrapped around her neck, which from a distance looked like a dog leash.
The concubine was panting heavily, covered in sweat.
"Xiao Yue, draw a bath for This Official. This Official needs a good wash!"
The concubine spoke as if through gritted teeth... Inside Kunning Palace.
The Empress was restless in her bedchamber. Upon hearing that Shen Yulou was in trouble, she was extremely anxious, but due to her status, she couldn't go directly and could only send Bai Yu to find him.
After Bai Yu returned, the Empress eagerly asked,
"Did you see him?"
Bai Yu nodded, "I saw him. He said he would come soon."
The stone hanging in the Empress's heart finally fell.
"Good. Is the water hot? Serve This Official for a bath."
Bai Yu dismissed all the Servants in the bedchamber, then began to bathe the Empress.
"Add more petals."
As soon as the Empress entered the water, her cheeks flushed, either from remembering something embarrassing or because the water was too hot.
In a short while, the entire bedchamber was filled with fragrance, and every inch of the Empress's skin exuded a scent.
Even when attending to the Emperor previously, the Empress had never been so meticulous.
Finally, Shen Yulou's footsteps were heard from outside.
The Empress suddenly became nervous.
"Bai Yu, is This Official's hair done properly?"
"It's done, Your Ladyship, it's very beautiful."
Bai Yu was a little helpless. Her Ladyship was now just like a young girl experiencing her first love, both nervous and excited.
"This Official greets Her Imperial Majesty."
"Come in."
The Empress suppressed her inner excitement and said, feigning calmness.
Shen Yulou entered the bedchamber, and the alluring fragrance made his heart flutter.
The scent of the flowers was ordinary, but when it emanated from the Empress, it was completely different.
That scent made one's mouth water.
Today's Empress was breathtakingly beautiful.
Even without any makeup, her skin was as smooth as jade.
"Bai Yu, you may withdraw."
"Yes."
After the door closed, the Empress's tone became incredibly gentle.
"How are you? Are you injured?"
Seeing the Empress's concerned eyes, Shen Yulou felt very comforted.
The Empress still had a good heart, knowing to care for This Official.
Shen Yulou walked closer, took the Empress's hand, and gazed into her beautiful eyes.
"Seeing you, all my wounds are healed."
The Empress's face flushed, and she lowered her head.
"You must have been enjoying yourself outside, probably already forgotten about me?"
Shen Yulou counterattacked,
"During the days I was away, did the Emperor call for you?"
The Empress immediately became nervous, "No! Absolutely not! Since that day... it has never happened again."
Shen Yulou lifted the Empress's chin, "And after this?"
"From now on, I will never attend to the Emperor again."
"I belong only to you