Emperor kept the posture of lifting the curtain and stood at the door for a while.
He stared blankly at the woman sleeping on the bed.
How could a person have such a stark contrast?
The lovely woman in a pink dress with blushing cheeks during the day turned into an old lady with pale skin and a wrinkled face at night.
The Emperor had never seen such a thing before.
All the women who could appear before him at night, which one of them wasnât exquisitely dressed and beautifully charming?
Even for Concubine Xian, the Emperorâs impression of her still lingered from seven or eight years ago when he slept with her.
He never thought he would have to face such an old and ugly woman.
It was too scary.
The Emperor took two steps back, let go of the curtain, and turned to leave.
Concubine Xian was awakened by the sound of the bead curtain colliding and saw the Emperorâs back as he left. Suddenly waking up, she cried, âYour Majestyââ
The Emperorâs footsteps paused slightly.
Since she was awake, it wouldnât be good for him to leave without a word.
He turned around and smiled, âConcubine Xian, youâre awake?â
Concubine Xian rubbed her eyes, made sure it was really him, and couldnât help but feel overjoyed. She quickly uncovered the quilt and got out of bed, walked over to him, and bowed, âI have seen Your Majesty. Your Majesty, whyâ¦have you come back?â
âOh, I went to see Concubine Jin and she was fine, so I thought Iâd come and check on you. Since youâve gone to sleep, Iâll head back.â
âNo, no. Iâm not sleepy, not at all.â Concubine Xian hurriedly grabbed the Emperorâs sleeve. âYour Majesty, itâs rare for you to come over. Itâs already late, and it would be too much trouble for you to go back. Why donât you just rest here with me?â
She forcibly pulled the Emperor to the bedside.
The Emperor looked at her pale, bloodless face and frowned in secret.
Since he already had some feelings of disgust in his heart, as an Emperor, why would he allow himself to be aggrieved?
He withdrew his sleeve and said indifferently, âI just remembered that there are a few important memorials I havenât finished reading. If I donât finish them, when the ministers ask about them at tomorrowâs morning court, it wonât do for me to say I donât know. You know, those Imperial Censors of the Imperial Censorate, their mouths are like knives, and I canât afford to offend them.â
Concubine Xian hurriedly nodded, âI know, those Imperial Censors are so hateful! They always meddle in everything, and they want to control every word and action you make, not knowing their placeâ¦â
The Emperor frowned unhappily, âImperial Censors offering admonition is their duty. How can a woman of the Harem like you speak so much? Alright, you rest, Iâm leaving!â
He left with a flick of his sleeve.
Concubine Xian became somewhat flustered and followed, âYour Majesty, please donât be angry. It was just a momentâs thoughtlessness on my partâ¦â
The bead curtains clashed as they moved.
The Emperor walked away without looking back.
Concubine Xian grabbed the bead curtain and called out a few times, but it couldnât bring the Emperor to turn his head back.
In a flash, feelings of resentment, anger, and regret surged to her heart all at once.
Unable to restrain herself any longer, she let out a scream and grabbed the bead curtain with both hands, tearing it apart with all her strength.
The beaded curtain broke apart.
Master fell to the ground all over the place.
Palace maids and Eunuchs were alarmed and surrounded.
âYour Highness, please calm down.â
âGet out!â Concubine Xian looked up and saw Fu Liu kneeling at the front, and she swiftly kicked her, cursing, âYou damn slave, why didnât you wake me when His Majesty arrived?â
Fu Liu fell to the ground and quickly got up, bowing her head, âThis slave deserves to die. His Majesty came suddenly, and I wanted to come in and wake Your Highness but was stopped by him. He said not to disturb Your Highnessâs restâ¦â
âA bunch of useless people! All of you get out for me!â
Concubine Xian was furious.
His Majesty had come and gone, showing that he had feelings for her, but she couldnât keep him by her side..