The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1013 - 231: Pei Hansan Returns Again_2

Chapter 1013: Chapter 231: Pei Hansan Returns Again_2

Pei Qin had a vexed look, "So I have no credibility in front of the Emperor!"

"Still, I do believe in what you accomplish!" Although she seemed unreliable in speech, she was clear in her heart that she wouldn’t carelessly act on anything she said.

"Staying at home all the time is too boring, so I thought about coming to see the Emperor," Pei Qin said earnestly.

"Hmm! To see what a busy state I’m in, and then smugly enjoy your leisure in secret?" Emperor Chu Wen retorted.

"Not at all! Absolutely not! My loyalty to the Emperor is undying and wholehearted, and I truly empathize!" Pei Qin couldn’t admit to such things, although it indeed provided a sense of balance.

Emperor Chu Wen frowned, "You really dare say anything! Look at you, not fit to be seen in public!"

"Do I... have a fault?" Pei Qin thought, why should she be fit for public display? If she were, she wouldn’t be far from the execution platform.

"Stop trying to fool me with your equivocations! Who came looking for you?" Emperor Chu Wen asked.

Pei Qin had to tell the truth, "The Junior Provincial Official visited me the other day, we talked. I haven’t seen him for half a year; he’s grown quite a bit taller."

Emperor Chu Wen glanced at her sideways, "Do you also think that Prince He Qing is a candidate for the Crown Prince?"

"I am a woman, I don’t understand the affairs of the country!" Pei Qin immediately claimed her gender; her visit was purely out of compulsion!

"Bullshit! Then why did you come to the Palace!" Emperor Chu Wen had a conversation with her, and inadvertently found himself dragged into the state of leading military campaigns up north, and swear words slipped out.

"You actually curse, Your Majesty!" Pei Qin watched the corner of his mouth twitch.

Emperor Chu Wen also felt it was beneath his dignity and coughed twice, "Are you here to plead for Prince He Qing?"

"I came to see the Emperor. I missed you so much after not seeing you for such a long time!" She wasn’t here for Xiao Guangbi at all.

Finally, Emperor Chu Wen couldn’t help but laugh, "Since you’re here to see me, then join me for a meal! It’s been a long time since we’ve eaten together."

Pei Qin blinked, offering thanks for the Emperor’s grace, looking forward to having a meal in the Palace. She had only had a little to eat on the carriage at noon and wasn’t full.

Shi Rui bowed and withdrew; soon, a stream of dishes was served.

Since they were all familiar people, Pei Qin no longer put on airs. When the Emperor invited her to eat, she ate heartily.

Shi Rui could barely keep up with serving the food.

Seeing her eat so much, Emperor Chu Wen started to feel uncomfortable, "You’re not leading troops in battle now, why do you eat so much?"

"I’ve been waiting outside the Palace for you, I didn’t have lunch!" Pei Qin said, picking up a piece of the crab meat lion’s head.

Emperor Chu Wen looked at Shi Rui.

Shi Rui bowed slightly, acknowledging the observation.

"Take that crab meat lion’s head away!" Emperor Chu Wen turned and immediately instructed.

Crab is naturally cooling, and she dared to eat something cold while her body was saturated with cold poison.

Pei Qin watched regretfully as the delicious dish was taken away; this time of year, this crab meat could only be had in the Palace. Since it was gone, she moved on to something else.

Seeing her robust appetite, Emperor Chu Wen also had an additional bowl of rice, "Eating with you improves my appetite!"

Pei Qin deeply sympathized with him; being an Emperor meant enjoying glory and wealth, but also bearing the responsibilities and toils of an Emperor, which was not something just anyone could do—except for an incapable ruler.

Seeing it was getting late and she had had her meal, Pei Qin proposed to leave.

Yet Emperor Chu Wen said, "Dear subject, when you have nothing else to do, often come and dine with me!"

Pei Qin blinked, "Your Majesty! People will start rumors!"

"What do you mean?" Emperor Chu Wen asked.

"They will criticize me for seducing the Emperor," Pei Qin said matter-of-factly.

Emperor Chu Wen’s mouth twitched, "You really do... say whatever you want!"

"Your Majesty! I will visit again when I am free!" Pei Qin promised quickly, eager to leave. As a woman, if she frequented the Palace without seeing the Empress Dowager or the other consorts, and always visited the Emperor, it would obviously lead to rumors! People’s enthusiasm for gossip transcends time. Gossip about the Emperor and a court lady would be especially titillating to them. Just because you’re the Emperor doesn’t mean they won’t talk about your scandals!

Seeing her depart so quickly, Emperor Chu Wen shook his head with a smile, his frustration, and exhaustion alleviated considerably, "Have there been any messages from Liaodong?"

"No, Your Majesty," replied Shi Rui.

Emperor Chu Wen frowned, An Liefeng and those people were not as efficient as a woman!

Pei Qin efficiently finished her audience with the Emperor, rested in Capital Jingcheng for the night, and prepared to head back to Daxing with alacrity.

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