HCB Chapter 758 The Princess's Marriage (2)
Chapter 758 The Princess's Marriage (2)
"Yes, Your Highness, this servant takes her leave." The little palace maid smiled and left.
The servants in Jinglan Palace were very happy. All three princesses had entered the palace and been made concubines at the same time. Those who were favored were definitely better off than those who were not.
As long as their master is favored, those below them will also gain prestige.
Liuli helped Xuechanyi to sit down on the stool in front of the dressing table and continued to dry her hair.
"Your Majesty, if we can continue to receive the Emperor's favor, our Jinglan Palace will only get better and better."
Because she has been given a mental suggestion, Liuli is now only thinking about Xuechanyi.
The children born to princesses sent for political marriages had no right to inherit the throne. Before the children grew up, they could only gain a foothold in the palace if they received the emperor's favor.
Xue Chanyi didn't explain to her, but no matter what, she was sure she would be able to live a good life.
She simply said, "Don't forget there's also a regent; the emperor is still being suppressed."
After she finished speaking, she glanced subtly at the rooftop.
"Your Highness, please keep your voice down." Liuli was startled by her words, and looked around to make sure no one could hear her before she felt relieved.
"These words cannot be spoken lightly. If they reach the Emperor's ears, he will surely blame us."
"I know there's no one else here." The original owner of this body was not very bright to begin with.
She spoke just the right way, and it was meant for others to hear.
"The Emperor will be here soon, Your Majesty. Let me help you get ready."
Liuli was afraid that she would say something bold again, so she quickly changed the subject.
Xue Chanyi followed her lead, whether she was told to sit or stand, or to help her put on her clothes.
"Xiao Qi, are there any side quests this time?"
Xiao Qi: "Host, you finally remembered me? Of course you did!"
"What's the mission?"
"The side quest is about the original owner's obsession. She wants to be the empress, and the harem can only have her."
Upon hearing this, Xue Chanyi was somewhat speechless: "The original owner of this body was deceived once, and she's already so pathetic. She never thought about becoming an emperor, and she's still thinking about that scumbag's little bit of affection?"
"Host, the original owner only felt that the female lead had stolen her favor, so she wanted to have her treatment. Moreover, their thinking was limited, and it was difficult for them to have the idea of becoming an emperor."
"I won't do this task. I'm not interested in the current emperor unless... someone I'm satisfied with becomes emperor."
Thinking that the tasks usually involve the original owner's obsession and would earn more points, she added the last sentence.
Xiao Qi nodded: "Okay, host. There's a lot of room for maneuver here. As long as you become the empress, it doesn't matter whose empress you are."
"I understand. I'll consider whether to do the mission or not, depending on the situation. You may leave now."
"Okay." It was already used to its host's behavior, asking questions and then leaving the host aside.
After Xue Chanyi finished dressing, she stopped Liuli from applying powder to her face: "No need for that. Your lady is naturally beautiful and doesn't need any makeup."
The original owner's appearance didn't need much modification; as long as the clothes and headdress were gorgeous, she would be very eye-catching.
"Your Majesty is right." Liuli glanced at her fair and delicate skin, and indeed, applying powder was a bit unnecessary.
Xue Chanyi ate a light dinner and then took out a storybook to read, intending to simply appease the emperor when he arrived.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty's carriage is about to arrive outside Jinglan Palace. Let's go out and prepare to receive him." Liuli walked in quickly from outside.
Upon hearing this, Xue Chanyi tossed the storybook aside and extended her hand to her: "Let's go."
Upon seeing this, Liuli instructed the maid to put away the storybook, and then personally helped the Empress out.
They said they were going outside to wait for the emperor, but they were actually in the outer hall.
Xue Chanyi ignored Liuli's suggestion to wait at the door and sat directly on the couch.
"Your Majesty, if we don't go out to wait, won't the Emperor feel that you don't value us enough and be unhappy?" Liuli said worriedly.
"No." She didn't care if he was unhappy or not; all she knew was that standing outside waiting for someone would make her unhappy.
It was a favor that she was given to be allowed to come to the outer hall to wait for someone; otherwise, she would have preferred to lie inside and not move.
Liuli was worried that the Empress would displease the Emperor, so she kept an eye on the commotion outside the palace, intending to make sure that the Empress could at least stand up at the last moment.
The princess of Snow Moon Kingdom was beautiful, but she didn't seem very smart.
On the roof of Jinglan Palace, the secret guards, who had been observing for a while, came to a conclusion.
"His Majesty has arrived!" A eunuch's voice came from outside the gate.
Liuli shuddered instantly and said urgently, "Your Majesty, let's stand up and greet the Emperor."
"Help me up," Xue Chanyi said, seeing that she was tense all over.
"Yes, ma'am."
Liuli smiled and helped the person up, as if she had been granted a pardon.
As soon as the two stood still, the sound of palace maids bowing came from outside the hall.
"Slave, please see your Majesty."
Shangguan Xi raised his hand, signaling his men to stand guard at the entrance, and strode into the hall.
As soon as I entered, I saw a beautiful woman walking out. Xue Chanyi was dressed in a rouge-colored palace gown, and her head was adorned with dazzling gold hairpins and pearl hair ornaments.
Upon closer inspection, the quantity is actually not much, but they are bright and gorgeous enough to make them seem substantial.
But because of her striking appearance, she doesn't look gaudy at all; on the contrary, she is exceptionally bright and beautiful.
Xue Chanyi stepped forward and began to bow: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects."
She deliberately walked faster so that she could greet people before she could even bend her knees, and was thus helped up.
(To avoid the situation where someone said the female lead's bowing was pretentious using illusion magic, I'd roll my eyes at that.)
Shangguan Xi had sharp, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, yet he appeared gentle and refined. Though he smiled, the smile did not reach his eyes.
He reached out and helped her up, his face gentle: "My beloved concubine, please get up. There's no need for formalities with me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xue Chanyi's smile became even brighter.
Shangguan Xi smiled slightly and took her hand as they walked into the palace: "My dear consort, if you feel uncomfortable in the palace, please feel free to tell me."
"Your Majesty, I think everything is fine in the palace. Thank you for your trouble." Xue Chanyi looked at her hands and decided to wash them later.
"That's good. My beloved consort has come from afar, so it's only right that I extend my greetings."
"Your Majesty cares so much about me, I am truly overjoyed." Xue Chanyi looked at him with admiring eyes, her affection growing stronger.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Shangguan Xi's smile became more genuine; the woman was indeed easy to fool.
His gaze swept over Xue Chanyi's beautiful face. Such a dazzling beauty wouldn't be a bad thing to favor.
After thinking it over, he reached out and picked her up in his arms, carrying her towards the bedchamber: "My beloved concubine, let's retire for the night."
Xue Chanyi lowered her head shyly, but in reality, she was hiding the disdain in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, Shangguan Xi laughed and teased, "Hahaha, why don't you dare to look up at me?"