"My Lord is a Stone"《我家君王是石头》Chapter 73

Consort Shu’s expression changed drastically, all of a sudden she kneeled kowtowing to Zhao Jin Yu, she said, “Niangniang, it’s my fault, don’t blame Zhaoyang princess.” Following which she pulled on Zhaoyang princess, saying, “Why aren’t you kowtowing to niangniang to admit you’re wrong?”

Zhaoyang princess Wan Er felt somewhat hurt by consort Shu’s tugging, but she didn’t dare cry out in pain, stumbling into a kneel, nevertheless some stubbornness lingered on her little face…, after all she was a princess, even though she had lost her mother very early on, but she was the only child of the emperor, naturally she was beyond respected, she had her own arrogance and reservation, that’s why she did not look apologetic.

Consort Shu raising her head saw Zhao Jin Yu’s frowning face, her heart sank, and seeing Zhaoyang princess’s stubborn appearance she felt a burst of anger, she firmly pushed Zhaoyang princess, both urgent and angry she shouted, “Zhaoyang princess, what are you actually doing? That Fengxi palace is the residence of the empress, you a princess actually want to remain there? Aren’t you usually very obedient, why are you so unruly today?”

Zhaoyang princess bit her lip, looking as if was about to cry, but she still knelt with her back straight motionlessly.

Consort Shu overflowed with anger, saying, “Quickly apologise to the empress, or else…” grieve rose somewhat in Consort Shu’s mind, she said, “You don’t want to see me in the future.” If His Majesty the emperor found out about this surely he would not forgive her.

Zhaoyang princess went pale in panic, looking at consort Shu with hazy tear filled eyes she said, “Auntie, I’m not…, don’t leave, I’ll be good, I don’t want the swing, and don’t want balsams…”

Zhao Jin Yu hearing this was very sad, stepping forward to help Zhaoyang princess up, saying, “I’m not angry, it’s only a place to live, I’m doing well living in Xihua palace right now, I won’t move to Fengxi palace.”

Zhaoyang princess stared wide eyed, looking incredulous, she said, “Really?”

Zhao Jin Yu smiled, nodding she said, “I’m your imperial mother, naturally I honour my word.” In fact to her, where she lived wasn’t an issue, the most important was where the emperor was.

Zhaoyang princess delightfully ran in front of consort Shu, reaching out to pull her up, she said, “Auntie, did you hear?”

Consort Shu frantically and still in doubt looked at Zhao Jin Yu, as if she didn’t dare to believe it at all.

Zhao Jin Yu showed her a good-natured smile, nodding she said, “Rise, it’s not a big problem.”

“But, niangniang…”

“Zhaoyang princess is so frank and adorable like this, I actually really like it, what’s more moving around is troublesome, it’s better for everyone to not switch places.” Following which seeing consort Shu still not willing to get up, she stepped forward personally to pull on her shoulder, saying, “You don’t need to be so ill at ease with me.”

Consort Shu was blankly helped to sit on a chair to one side by Zhao Jin Yu, immediately a maid came to pour a cup of almond tea for her, Zhao Jin Yu gently smiled, saying, “This was just made this morning, try it.” Then to Zhaoyang princess Wan Er who insisted to stand by consort Shu’s side she said, “You also try it, its sweet, very tasty.”

Zhaoyang princess childishly wiped the tear stains on her face with her sleeves, saying, “I know, I also like to drink almond tea.” Her pair of glistening eyes, having just cried her eyes were like a black gem soaked in water, pure and transparent, Zhao Jin Yu’s heart softened seeing them, thinking a child’s mood can change so rapidly, she was weeping endlessly a moment ago, now she was smiling so adorably.

“Then drink a bit more.” Zhao Jin Yu finally couldn’t help tenderly stroke Zhaoyang princess’s head.

Zhaoyang princess shyly evaded her, appearing rather happy, bouncing over to consort Shu, a face filled with expectation she said, “Auntie…, consort Shu, drink.” Zhaoyang princess knew not to call her auntie in front of others, that’s why she looked at Zhao Jin Yu slightly scared.

Zhao Jin Yu smiled at her encouragingly, thinking to herself, such a considerate child, if her and the emperor were to have a child what would they be like? Would they be as adorable as Zhaoyang princess? Ought to right…, her appearance wasn’t bad, furthermore the emperor was abundant in handsomeness, the two people’s child inevitably would be very pretty.

Only it would be good if their personality wasn’t like the emperor’s, too violent.

Zhao Jin Yu once again reassured consort Shu, eventually in the end dispelling consort Shu’s intentions to move, actually she also didn’t want to move, because to be frank, she served Zhaoyang princess, to her, nothing was more important than Zhaoyang princess’s happiness.

However consort Shu still very earnestly gave thanks to Zhao Jin Yu with Zhaoyang princess, because this matter was sorted harmonious between the three of them, even though Zhaoyang princess constantly stuck around consort Shu, but her eyes were fixed on Zhao Jin Yu, seeming to be filled with curiosity towards her.

Jin Yu entered from outside, holding a goldfish kite in her hand, the goldfish had two beautiful 

tails…, swaying in a beautiful arc in the air.

Zhaoyang princess stared straight ahead, pursing her lips, she asked rather incredulously, “This is a 

kite?”

Zhao Jin Yu was amused by Zhaoyang princess’s frankness, she nodded saying, “Yes, didn’t you say you want to fly a kite last time?” Zhao Jin Yu said glancing at consort Shu, seeing her tense as usual, as if afraid of Zhao Jin Yu being angry, she sighed in her mind, wondering how consort Shu had previously lived her life? How can she be so frightened? This however didn’t show on her face at all, she said, “This is a gift from your imperial mother to you, let’s go to the imperial garden to fly it.”

“Mine?” Zhaoyang princess happily jumped up, wanting to reach out to hold it but was a little afraid, turning her head she looked at consort Shu, consort Shu repeatedly looked at Zhao Jin Yu’s gentle expression several times, nevertheless she shook her head saying, “Princess, you’re still young, flying a kite requires running around, it wouldn’t be good if you hurt yourself.”

Zhao Jin Yu stepped forward to gently pat consort Shu on the shoulder, in a kind of comforting way, she said, “Let’s go, it’s seldom the child is happy, didn’t we also grow up like this? Did our parents stop us?”

Consort Shu saw Zhao Jin Yu’s sincerity and her heart moved, bowing in respect she said, “Niangniang, you don’t know, how much His Majesty dotes on Zhaoyang princess, he even asks if she loses a single eyebrow hair.”

Zhao Jin Yu said, “It’s nothing, I’m here.”

Consort Shu suddenly looked at Zhao Jin Yu with some adoration in her eyes, only thinking this new empress was really amazing, she was actually not afraid of the emperor? When she saw the emperor she shook from head to toe in fear.

Zhao Jin Yu naturally saw consort Shu’s thoughts, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, thinking the emperor wasn’t a demon or something…, why would she be so scared? At that moment of course she did not know how there were more horrifying rumours in the palace than amongst the common people, for example he would eat people and so on.

The three people went to the imperial garden together, even though it was winter, the weather was however very nice, the winter sun was different to the summertime warmth, gentle rays of light, shining on the body it was as soft and silky like being gently petted by a child, Zhao Jin Yu made Jin Yu go in front to raise the kite, then to the princess she said, “In a moment Jin Yu will release the kite, you run forward, then the wind will make the kite fly.”

“It’s that simple?” Zhaoyang princess was so excited her little face was flushed red, her eyes glistening, Zhao Jin Yu couldn’t help smile, saying, “It’s that easy, can the princess do it?”

“Of course I can.” Zhaoyang princess was afraid Zhao Jin Yu would change her mind and not let her play, she loudly replied.

Zhao Jin Yu laughed nodding, turning to Jin Yu behind her she waved her hands, Jin Yu following her orders raised the kite up high, Zhao Jin Yu yelled, “Ready…run.”

With Zhao Jin Yu’s shout to run, Jin Yu released the kite, and Zhaoyang princess growing wings like a little bird, cheerfully ran across the ground.

The kite was driven by the wind, slowly rising up, in a mere moment it floated into the air, two long tails swayed care-free in the wind, like a drifting streamer.

Zhaoyang princess pulled on the string in her hands, crying out loudly, “Fly! Hahaha.”

Consort Shu came over to wipe Zhaoyang princess’s sweat, saying, “Princess, if you’re tired let the maid fly it for you.” She looked at the beads of sweat across Zhaoyang princess’s face, she said deeply worried and sick at heart.

Zhaoyang princess however turned a deaf ear, she simply did not have the intention of letting go, instead she said in high spirits, “Auntie, is my kite flying high?”

“High, very high.” Consort Shu watched the kite fly over the ancient trees reaching high to the sky, up into the dark blue sky…, as if with a little more movement it would fly out of these red cage like walls, she only felt a kind of longing spout like soft shoots in spring, quickly growing wildly.

The kite flew higher and higher, flying further and further, like her heart.

Jin Yu walked over facing consort Shu with a butterfly kite in her hand, she said, “Niangniang, you should also fly one.”

“Me?” Consort Shu withdrew a little overcautious.

Jin Yu pointed behind consort Shu saying, “The empress is also flying one, she’s flying a rabbit.” These kites had been created overnight by the palace artisans.

Consort Shu lifting her head right away saw a little rabbit kite hopping in the air, because its tail was short and small, so it lightly swayed with the wind, like it would drop at any time…, yet it bizarrely 

was able to maintain its balance in the wind.

Consort Shu looked at the kite Jin Yu had placed into her hand, her heart began to stir, she said, “Then I’ll try it?”

Jin Yu smiled nodding, she said, “This servant will raise the kite for consort Shu.”

A moment later consort Shu was excitedly watching the brightly-coloured butterfly soaring high in the dark blue sky…, tugging at its very long tail, free and easy, completely unrestrained.

Consort Shu grew increasingly excited, she let out the string, until the butterfly flew very high and very far, her heart also suspended with it, can she fly outside?

All of a sudden, that kite seemed to lose its strength, abruptly falling out from the sky…, consort 

Shu’s heart also gradually sank downwards.

An imperial bodyguard wearing armour picked up the kite walking over, respectfully saying to Zhao Jin Yu, “This kite flew out of the palace walls, this servant used a concealed weapon to take it down, 

if you attach a string to here it can still be flown.”

Zhao Jin Yu did not blame the imperial bodyguard, even though he was a bit awkward doing this, but he had good intentions, afraid that if the kite flew away they would have to search everywhere, 囧.

Jin Yu once again attached a string to it handing it to consort Shu, consort Shu however had restrained her previous excitement, deferentially she said, “I had better not fly it, I’m going to check on Zhaoyang princess.” Looking unwilling to fly it.

Jin Yu was a little bewildered, just now she was so happy, how can she be like this in a blink?

It was then, Zhaoyang princess suddenly yelled, “Ah, why won’t it fly!”

Everyone ran over, this person helped Zhaoyang princess pull on the string, that person stood to the side speaking impatiently, however everyone’s efforts were pointless, Zhaoyang princess’s goldfish kite seemed to have lost its wings, falling down directly.

Zhaoyang princess hugged the kite returned to her, pouting, looking like she wanted to cry, she said, “Why did it fall down?”

Consort Shu comfortingly patted the back of Zhaoyang princess’s hand, but all of a sudden her eyes widened greatly, she hurriedly pulled open Zhaoyang princess’s hand, then saw the red line from the string, her complexion changed, she said, “What happened to your hand?”

Zhao Jin Yu also saw it, she somewhat distressed said, “Your hand is like that, why didn’t you say?” Having spoken she wanted to step forward to look it over, however she was accidentally pushed to one side by consort Shu.

Consort Shu’s expression was somewhat angry, she said, “I told you before not to fly a kite, you just didn’t listen, if His Majesty sees this, what’s to be done?”

Zhao Jin Yu could sense consort Shu’s abrupt dislike of her, she lightly frowned.

Zhaoyang princess changed from her initial delight to a deeply worried appearance, she blankly looked at consort Shu, rather at a loss, she said, “Auntie, I was too happy, I’ve always wanted to fly a kite, but you wouldn’t allow me.”

Consort Shu examined the red mark on Zhaoyang princess’s hand, only feeling like the world was collapsing, shuddering she said, “If your imperial father sees this…, quickly come back with me to ice your hand.” After she pulled on Zhaoyang princess’s hand standing up, Zhaoyang princess because she was unprepared, or maybe because consort Shu’s movement was too quick, she staggered up, again very quickly because she was unsteady she fell to the ground, however being practically pulled along by consort Shu she moved forward.

“Auntie, it hurts.”

Consort Shu however seemed to be blind to the child’s predicament, she continuously uttered, “Zhaoyang princess, quick come along.”

“Enough!” Zhao Jin Yu truly could not carry on watching, she suddenly shouted.

Consort Shu’s mind seemed to rapidly clear, discovering Zhao Jin Yu actually stood by her side, she kneeled with a plop, saying, “Empress, I did not take care of Zhaoyang princess properly, punish me.”

“First let go of Zhaoyang princess.” Zhao Jin Yu’s face showed intolerance, she said to nanny Li to her side, “Nanny, go call for the imperial physician, we’ll go back first.”

Consort Shu seeing Zhao Jin Yu’s expression, her heart sank, she only felt an indescribable fear rush into her mind, muddleheaded she was taken back to Xihua palace, the imperial physician came, saying it was only a little injury, the skin wasn’t even broken, it would be fine after icing it a little.

Zhaoyang princess however was not willing, she stubbornly stood, gaze unwavering on consort Shu, 

she said, “Auntie, don’t be angry, I won’t fly a kite in the future again.”

Consort Shu pursed her lips not speaking.

Zhaoyang princess’s eyes gradually saddened, almost sobbing, she said, “Auntie, I admitted I was wrong is that not enough?” Afterwards she wanted to tug on consort Shu’s sleeves coquettishly, however she was avoided by consort Shu without batting an eyelid, she said, “Your Highness princess is an imperial kinsman, how can you be wrong? Have pity on us bystanders who have to be punished for you.”

Zhao Jin Yu’s complexion was unsightly, consort Shu clearly was hinting at something.

At this moment the shout of an eunuch was heard from outside, “His Majesty has arrived.”

The emperor was still wearing his bright yellow dragon robe, wearing his jiulong crown,[1] dignified and solemn, creating fear in those who saw him, but when he saw Zhao Jin Yu in the crowd, his previous stiff expression softened, showing a gentle smile like snow melting, he said to Zhao Jin Yu, “Quickly rise.”

Zhao Jin Yu was helped up by the emperor, she said, “Thank you Your Majesty.”

The emperor seeing Zhao Jin Yu wearing a pinch-waisted wide sleeves robe today, those beautiful curves were completely exposed, her bulging chest, slim waist, and skirt like a blooming Chinese flowering crab-apple, nothing more beautiful could simply be imagined, the emperor’s gaze was fixed on Zhao Jin Yu’s waist…, recalling that soft feeling, his heart burned, gaze becoming scorching right away.

Zhao Jin Yu was terribly embarrassed feeling such a gaze from the emperor, the emperor’s gaze, shining laid bare his true longing, like a ball of fire, with a little inattention it would have burned her.

“Your Majesty, I, your servant took consort Shu and Zhaoyang princess to fly kites today.” Zhao Jin Yu heavily coughed once making the emperor regain his composure, then holding Zhaoyang princess’s palm, she made her unfold her palm in front of the emperor, “I was not paying attention, causing her palm to be like this, swollen.”

Consort Shu shuddered looking at the emperor, she knew according to the emperor’s temper he definitely would fly into a terrible rage at once, then put all the blame on her, it was her fault…, hehehe, the more consort Shu thought about it the more her heart froze, would the empress assume responsibility? Of course she wouldn’t, the one who would always be punished in the end was her.

Consort Shu tightly clenched her fists, her face deathly grey.

It was then that consort Shu suddenly heard Zhaoyang princess’s bell like laughter, she cutely yelled, “Imperial father it tickles.” Consort Shu lifted her head quickly, seeing Zhaoyang princess who was pulling on her hand restlessly just a moment ago now being  held in the emperor’s arms, her palm spread out in front of the emperor’s face, and the emperor blowing on her red palm.

It was evident this was the first time the emperor did such a thing, seeming rather embarrassed, staring, he unceasingly blew on Zhaoyang princess’s palm in an unfamiliar manner under Zhao JIn Yu’s urging.

Zhaoyang princess couldn’t help giggle, a teardrop hanging from her little face, but her smile was nevertheless bright and beautiful.

Zhao Jin Yu said, “Your Majesty, when my hand swelled up as a child, my father would also do this…” Zhao Jin Yu recalled her adoptive father Zhao Chang Chun in the prison, she sighed sadly, saying, “See how happy Zhaoyang princess is.”

The emperor felt he was being extremely childish, how could he do such a thing? If your hand swelled then apply medicine, or ice it, why would someone blow on it? What was the use? Btu ths was a request Zhao Jin Yu made in front of so many people…, he felt this matter was beyond belief, however he couldn’t not do it for Zhao Jin Yu’s sake, or later other people would say she behaved inappropriately, carried away by his wishful thinking, he wanted to spoil Zhao Jin Yu, make her happy, doing as she pleases.

Therefore the emperor forced himself to do it, who knew his daughter who usually was scared of him to his surprise laughed in joy, he looked at the pair of clear and penetrating bead like eyes, rosy little cheeks, so soft-hearted he was in a complete shambles, holding his daughter’s hand ever more gently, his blows were increasingly gentle, he said, “It won’t hurt if imperial father blows on it.”

Zhaoyang princess was scared at the start, but she couldn’t bear such tickling and giggled, after she saw the how imperial father looked at her…, he wasn’t angry, and wasn’t disappointed, rather his eyes were filled with love, like he could forgive all her misgivings, she suddenly felt her heart warm, somewhat reluctant to take back her hand, wanting imperial father to carry on blowing on it like this.

The few of them returned to the house, lunch had already been arranged earlier on, Zhao Jin Yu nudged the emperor, the emperor then knowingly said, “What happened today cannot be blamed on consort Shu.”

For the first time Zhaoyang princess was taken to eat by imperial father, her mind found it slightly strange, but she was always worried the emperor would punish consort Shu, now hearing the emperor’s words she jumped up in joy, shaking off the emperor’s hand she walked to consort Shu, saying, “Auntie, look, imperial father isn’t angry, you don’t need to be afraid.”

Consort Shu looked at Zhaoyang princess somewhat absent-mindedly.

Zhao Jin Yu coughed deeply once, saying, “Consort Shu, you’ve brought Zhaoyang princess up very well.” After she gave the emperor a meaningful glance, the emperor had just felt the loss of his daughter actually leaving him and running off, it was the first time he held his daughter’s hand like that, hearing Zhao Jin Yu’s words then did he regain his senses, saying, “That’s right, we were a little negligent before.”

The emperor thought of the words Zhao Jin Yu had said to him to one side, “Consort Shu entered the palace at thirteen years old, now she’s merely eighteen years old, only older than me by a year, yet she brought Zhaoyang princess up so well.”

“Isn’t that what she’s supposed to do?”

Zhao Jin Yu scowled, “Could Your Majesty raise a child at thirteen years old?”

The emperor, “….”

“She’s already done very well, don’t reproach her.” Zhao Jin Yu practically coaxed the emperor, 

“Look at her, if Your Majesty is here she’s so scared she doesn’t even dare to speak, how scared is she?”

The emperor thought to himself, being scared of us is right, you think we are a good fortune cat raised in the palace? Can anyone just go into a huff like you whenever you want, ignore the emperor as you want?

Of course the emperor did not dare to say such words to Zhao Jin Yu, he said, “Then what do you want us to do? Look at how she raised Zhaoyang princess, scared when he sees us.”

“Your Majesty if you really want Zhaoyang princess to be unafraid of you, then don’t reprimand consort Shu with a sour face.” Zhao Jin Yu looked clearly understanding, she said, “Zhaoyang princess cares about consort Shu a lot, Your Majesty treat consort Shu well, Zhaoyang princess will feel it.”

The emperor under Zhao Jin Yu’s urging smiled at consort Shu with great difficulty, in the end scaring consort Shu so much she immediately threw herself onto the floor, without a doubt it wasn’t the emperor’s smile which scared people, in fact the emperor was called the number one handsome man in the great Zhou, when he frowned people couldn’t help feel pity, when he smiled it made people burst with joy, when he was angry it would make people feel his angry appearance made him look like a handsome deity…, if it wasn’t for the emperor’s ruthless reputation, the number of people who wanted to take the initiative to be by the emperor side could surround the imperial palace several times.

Consort Shu also didn’t think the emperor’s smile was unsightly, rather the emperor in her eyes was an ice-cold ruthless lion…, if you see a lion smiling at you gently, what would you do? Feel your blood run cold? Terribly unsettled? That’s right, now consort Shu’s thoughts were like this.

It was too scary! It wasn’t right, what was the emperor up to?

Zhao Jin Yu did not think either that the emperor’s kind smile would make consort Shu so scared, she glanced at the emperor, seeing him immediately show an angry expression, she hurried forward saying, “Your Majesty, I think consort Shu is not feeling so well today, why not get someone to take her back to her palace.” Zhao Jin Yu finally realised, based on consort Shu’s fear, there was no way for them to have a nice meal together.

Consort Shu hearing this was very grateful, hurriedly she said, “I, your servant is somewhat unwell, I will return first, not be here to hinder Your Majesty’s sight.”

The emperor, “…”

The sensitive Zhaoyang princess very quickly detected the oppressive mood, she stood by consort Shu’s side, rather scared, and worried pulling on consort Shu’s sleeve, a little pitiful appearance.

The emperor’s original anger disappeared on seeing Zhaoyang princess’s expression, he recalled what Zhao Jin Yu had said, Zhaoyang princess depended on consort Shu a lot, their relationship surpassed mother and daughter, if you truly want Zhaoyang princess to be amiable you must firstly learn to treat consort Shu well.

The emperor forcibly swallowed the punishing words, saying, “Since consort Shu is unwell then return first.”

Consort Shu still thought according to the emperor’s former temper, she would inevitably be punished today, because even she felt she didn’t know how to appreciate favours very well, His Majesty’s was amiable to her, in spite of everything she actually sprawled on the floor, it really was too disrespectful, but who would have imagined this time the emperor surprisingly did not punish her?

Consort Shu raised her head stumped for words to look at Zhao Jin Yu smiling encouragingly beside the emperor.

At this moment…, consort Shu suddenly felt an ineffable warmth rush to her heart.

Right now there was a new empress, and facing this new empress, His Majesty the emperor seemed like a toothless tiger, so obedient, and this new empress seemed to be a very good-natured and kind…, did this mean her upcoming days will be different?

No longer needing to live her life trembling with fear?

Not be punished by the emperor for neglecting and not looking after Zhaoyang princess well?

No need to again be afraid of being woken up in the morning because Zhaoyang princess had a fever, or feeling ill be dragged out to be flogged with a stick?

Zhao Jin Yu obviously saw the emotions on consort Shu’s face, she let out a breath, thinking we’ve been going round in circles for so long finally the tip of the iceberg could be considered pried open, it could be thought of as making some headway, right now she couldn’t be forced.

By the time Zhaoyang princess and consort Shu had left, the emperor was still not all together, holding his chopsticks he sat blankly for a while, even though Zhao Jin Yu told herself to be generous, not to feel ineffably jealous, but thinking that the person who just left was still an imperial concubine of the emperor, a sour feeling rose in her heart, she looked at the emperor out of the corner of her eyes, she said, “Did you hate to part with your daughter or consort Shu?”

Actually over these few days Zhao Jin Yu had been perplexed, she knew the emperor and her were inevitably going to be together, but she nevertheless could not bear the emperor having so many imperial wives and concubines.

As a result although she was rather selfish, but only if the emperor was willing, she did not want to share him with other women at all…, however she was prepared to treat them with an equal heart, give them a smooth and steady life, amongst these people also included consort Shu.

Zhao Jin Yu also knew she was being quite headstrong, but what’s to be done? She had always been unable to put up with another woman in a relationship.

The emperor raising his head saw Zhao Jin Yu’s hazy gaze, showing quite a bewildered expression, his heart jolted, reaching out he pulled the other person into his arms, he pinched her chin, with a smile on his face he sweet-talked her, “Our entire heart is filled with you right now, how can I look at someone else?”

Zhao Jin Yu rather sulkily used her fists to beat the emperor, saying, “Your Majesty means it won’t be in the future?”

The emperor helplessly smiled, but his eyes were filled with adoration, he said, “Just now when the princess was here you were so generous, how can you become such a jealous woman in a blink of an eye when there’s only two of us?” The emperor finished speaking to discover Zhao Jin Yu’s complexion was still as unsightly, recalling that maid’s overbearing desire for him, he hastily said, “If we were fond of her we would have been fond of her earlier on, why should I wait until now?”

Zhao Jin Yu still felt dissatisfied, making the emperor pull out many promises, how he would only like you only from now on, in the future he would only look at her alone…and so on, towards the end the emperor was self-taught, carriage loads of sweet words were pulled out, like it did not cost money.

By the time the emperor finally cajoled Zhao Jin Yu, the food were cold, nanny Li called for people to reheat them, she had thought of serving them…,but in the end she withdrew with a smile, as it turns out the emperor actually held Zhao Jin Yu in his arms, while picking up food for Zhao Jin Yu, now he fed her a mouthful of rice, delightfully taking care of her.

Nanny Li pushed the doors open leaving, the cold air hitting her in the face, but her heart was actually nice and warm.

Zhao Jin Yu ate eight portions so full that she was unable to eat any more, the two people sat nestled together on the kang under the window, the emperor’s hands gently stroked Zhao Jin Yu’s waist, but his breathing was rather rushed…, eyes burning intensely.

Zhao Jin Yu truthfully was unable to resist the emperor’s gaze a little, being worn down by the emperor like this, there was no need to wait until the crowning ceremony, she would be eating by the emperor down to the bones.

In order to divert his attention, Zhao Jin Yu finished saying what she couldn’t get out before, she said, “Why was Your Majesty distracted just now?”

“Just now?” The emperor could only see Zhao Jin Yu right now…, such a slim waist, such soft skin, wu…, holding her in his arms was as comfortable as embracing soft candy, but he could only look and not eat, = . =

The emperor felt sadness fill his heart, was there such a sullen emperor as him? However forcing himself on her and what not…, even if he wasn’t willing to admit it, but he still really didn’t have the courage, without doubt he would regret it even more.

The emperor was resigned to regain his charming and gentle thoughts, he said, “We haven’t seen the princess so happy in such a long time.”

Zhao Jin Yu using her fingertips could imagine the way the father and daughter interacted with each other, she said, “Since the princess lost her mother in childhood, she’s sensitive and attentive, Your Majesty shouldn’t always have a sour face, you need to be carefree in front of her, slowly the princess will know Your Majesty care about her.”

The emperor turned his hand to hold Zhao Jin Yu’s hand, saying, “When did we have such thoughts before…” The emperor closed his eyes, his mind swimming with the horrified face of the empress dowager, cold thoughts, muddleheaded every day, unclear of the past and present.

“Thank you.” The emperor lightly kissed the top of Zhao Jin Yu’s head, he spoke with deep emotions.

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[1] A crown with nine dragons on it.