Reborn into the palace, she seduces the emperor's heart, driving the chief minister to madness!

Chapter 93 I love beauty more than my country

Chu Qingyin was naturally overjoyed to be allowed to leave the palace to visit her family. But why did he say he wanted to accompany her?

Her expression froze, and for a moment she forgot to hide it.

That was an honor that even the former Consort Chu Qingyin had never received. Now, Pei Yuanling had actually bestowed it upon a mere Noble Consort.

Even if she resembles 'her', isn't he going too far?

Or perhaps Pei Yuanling is suspicious of her and worried that she might be doing something outside the palace alone?

Pei Yuanling took in her astonished expression, but remained outwardly composed, and said slowly, "Yinyin, why do you look so surprised? Don't you want to?"

"If you are unwilling, then so be it. I will celebrate your birthday with you in the palace, which is just as good."

Chu Qingyin snapped out of her daze, noticing the obvious amusement in the man's eyes. She realized he was serious.

He was truly determined to accompany her on this trip out of the palace.

Thinking about the purpose of her trip out of the palace—

Even if it arouses Pei Yuanling's suspicion, she must try her best to win him over.

Thinking of this, Chu Qingyin lowered her dark eyes, looking trembling with fear: "Your Majesty's grace makes me overjoyed. If I may presume to speak, I admire Your Majesty and naturally hope to visit my parents' home like an ordinary couple."

"But Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, how dare I overstep my bounds? According to the rules of the palace, even the Empress would not dare to trouble Your Majesty to accompany her when she goes out to visit her relatives. I am but a lowly concubine, what virtue or ability do I possess?"

His words were reasonable and well-founded, and he was always thinking of him.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yuanling took a deep look at the beauty before him before pulling her into his arms and saying gently, "I am the Emperor, but I am also Yinyin's husband. If I say you deserve such an honor, then you deserve it."

Once the emperor finished speaking, there was no turning back.

If she continued, it would only arouse Pei Yuanling's suspicion. Chu Qingyin immediately raised a charming smile and gently thanked him.

Given their special identities and the fact that Pei Yuanling didn't want to attract attention, he traveled incognito with only a few personal guards.

They had barely left the palace when Lu Zhiheng received a message from within—

"His Majesty and Consort Qiao left the palace incognito and went to the residence of the Minister of War."

Lu Zhiheng read the secret report twice, then sat quietly at his desk, his long, slender fingers tapping lightly on the surface as he frowned in deep thought.

Pei Yuanling was prone to suspicion and had always valued his country more than his women. Otherwise, Consort Chu in the palace would not have lost her life.

But now, for the sake of this Consort Qiao, he has left the palace incognito…

Lu Zhiheng did not think that Pei Yuanling was an emperor who would be blinded by beauty.

His departure from the palace must have some purpose.

Thinking of this, he raised his hand and rhythmically tapped the table twice.

With two muffled thuds, a swift and agile figure emerged from the shadows.

"What are your orders, sir?"

Shadow Guard Yingfeng knelt respectfully before Lu Zhiheng.

"Go to the Minister's residence immediately and keep an eye on His Majesty's every move. If anything unusual happens, report back immediately!" Lu Zhiheng ordered solemnly.

"Yes." Yingfeng accepted the order and disappeared in a flash.

After he left, Lu Zhiheng looked to the side and saw his personal bodyguard, Ling Xiao: "Give the order to halt the plan. Everyone must remain silent and not show their faces."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao frowned, his eyes filled with confusion: "My lord, I don't think this matter is that serious. Perhaps His Majesty really just wants to accompany Consort Qiao on her family visit..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was stunned by his master's cold gaze and immediately lowered his head, saying respectfully, "Yes, Your subordinate will take care of it right away."

After Ling Xiao left, Lu Zhiheng looked up ahead. A gentle breeze blew in through the window, but it couldn't dispel his furrowed brows.

Since the appearance of Consort Qiao, Pei Yuanling's behavior has become increasingly unpredictable.

Pei Yuanling may indeed be infatuated with beauty, but the great cause he is plotting cannot withstand any risk at this moment, not even the slightest.

On a main street in the capital, a carriage with red wheels and an ornate canopy.

Chu Qingyin nestled lazily in Pei Yuanling's arms, her lowered eyes revealing an unconcealed seriousness.

Pei Yuanling stayed by her side almost every step of the way, but it was no longer possible for him to find an opportunity to visit his brother in the Ministry of Justice prison.

Now it seems the only option is to wait for an opportunity to go to Cousin Cui's house and see if I can find out anything from him.

"Your Majesty, we have arrived!" A royal guard respectfully reminded him from outside.

Pei Yuanling raised his hand, lifted the sapphire blue curtain with a qilin pattern in front of the carriage, leaned forward slightly, and peeked out to look ahead.

The words "Qiao Mansion" were prominently displayed in front of him. He stepped out of the car, then turned around and extended his hand towards the inside: "Get out."

Chu Qingyin lifted the carriage curtain, placed her hand naturally on the man's large, strong palm, and used the support to step off the carriage.

When the steward of the Qiao family saw his young mistress return, he hurriedly instructed the servants to greet her, while he himself rushed to Qiao Gongquan's study.

"Master, our young lady is back!"

"Who did you say?" Qiao Gongquan paused, thinking he had misheard.

Seeing that he didn't believe him, the steward quickly took two more steps forward, right next to Qiao Gongquan's desk: "Master, it's our eldest daughter, who is now Consort Qiao. She's back."

"There was also a handsome and imposing man traveling with us. He seemed to be of high status, but I wonder which noble official he was..."

The butler reported truthfully, but secretly wondered what was going on. The man didn't look like a eunuch, but surely his young lady wouldn't be so openly intimate with a stranger in broad daylight?

Upon hearing this, Qiao Gongquan immediately glared at the steward and said, "How dare you slander the noble concubine's reputation!"