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Chapter 9 Forgot to Clock In for Work
The next day, when Shen Shixi woke up, the sun was already shining through the window, and Li Yuanke was still there.
Why didn't you go to court?
Seeing a handsome face first thing in the morning is quite pleasing to the eye.
She gently rubbed Li Yuanke's face, and Li Yuanke gripped her wrist. Having slept well, his morning grumpiness had naturally disappeared. "Do you still remember your place?"
Who in the world would dare to hit him in the face!
No one in the harem had such audacity!
"I don't know!" Shen Shixi shook her head, and seeing that he was on the verge of exploding, she pounced on him and kissed him hard, "Husband~~~!"
Li Yuanke maintained a stern face, but a smile had crept into his eyes. "You bastard, you'll get yourself killed sooner or later!"
Shen Shixi acted as if she hadn't heard him, rolled over him, got off the bed, and called out, "Bai Ping, Bai Ping, I'm hungry!"
Li Yuanke quickly protected his vital parts.
With the emperor present today, she naturally couldn't exercise, so Bai Ping didn't wake her up.
After the two had finished getting ready, Li Fude served breakfast. With the emperor present, the breakfast was naturally exceptionally lavish, and Shen Shixi ate with great relish.
Halfway through the meal, he suddenly remembered something. "Bai Ping, did you go to Fengyi Palace to ask for leave for me today?"
What a close call! She actually forgot to clock in for work, and to make matters worse, she even worked the night shift.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, His Majesty already ordered me to go to the Empress's residence this morning to ask for leave!" Bai Ping said.
She called for her master this morning, but he didn't wake up. The emperor woke up and asked her to go and ask for leave from her master.
Shen Shixi breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Your Majesty. Please eat more!"
She placed a small steamed bun on Li Yuanke's plate, saying, "Once my small kitchen is set up, I'll have someone make something delicious for Your Majesty."
Li Yuanke glanced at her sideways but didn't say anything more.
Shen Shixi doesn't usually talk much during meals; yesterday's conversation was purely a prelude to getting the small kitchen.
I guess I also took the opportunity to disgust Li Yuanke.
In Fengyi Palace, today is the fifteenth. Except for Shen Shixi, everyone else went to pay their respects.
"Last night it was Consort Shen who served the Emperor. Consort Shen has served the Emperor for two nights in a row. As expected, the sisters of the Shen family are different. When Consort Shu was still alive, the Emperor favored Consort Shu. Now he has given the same favor to Consort Shen. The Emperor is truly a man of deep affection!" Consort Qing said.
"Even though Consort Shen has removed the jade token, His Majesty still went there. He must be concerned about Consort Shen's health." Consort Fan added insult to injury.
She remains a virgin to this day, and without the Empress's protection, she would not be able to gain a foothold in the harem.
Having only been in the palace for a few days, she has already received such care from His Majesty; Consort Shen is not to be underestimated.
The Empress glanced at the new concubines, and sure enough, none of them looked happy.
"It's only been two days!" the Empress said gently. "His Majesty is a wise ruler; he will naturally bestow his favor equally upon all. My sisters, there's no need to be in a hurry. I will speak with His Majesty and ask him to summon you all as soon as possible!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress!" The newlyweds expressed their gratitude together and breathed a sigh of relief.
Entering the palace and not serving the emperor in bed is incredibly shameful.
"Sister Shen didn't come to pay her respects today?" Consort Jiang was utterly furious that she had been demoted to the rank of Consort because of Shen Shixi.
"She's only been in the palace for a few days, and she's already acting arrogantly and refusing to pay her respects. Your Majesty, the ancestral etiquette cannot be disregarded; this cannot be tolerated!" said Consort Jiang.
The Empress was furious. What a fool! She was clearly trying to use her as a tool. "Consort Shen has taken leave today. The Emperor is still in her palace. Does she intend to abandon the Emperor and come to pay her respects to me?"
It's so late already, and the Emperor is still staying in Zhaoyang Palace. Is Shen Shixi trying to become Daji?
Consort Rong looked at the sun outside. The Emperor had never stayed in her palace until this hour. He always left before dawn. Sure enough, the Emperor had never really cared about her.
Consort De also glanced at it. The sun was blinding. This vixen Shen could not be allowed to live. If she gave birth to a son in the future, would other people's sons have any chance to rise in the world?
Hui Xiurong also looked outside. "From now on, the emperor will not hold court in the morning." Is the emperor indulging in the palace and neglecting state affairs, or does he want to become a foolish ruler?
Chen Cainu looked at the sun outside and made up her mind that she must seize the high ground of Zhaoyang Palace.
Today, the Empress was to take the concubines to pay their respects to the Empress Dowager, but the Empress Dowager only met with those of the rank of Consort or above. Therefore, the Empress only took Consort De, Consort Qing, Consort Qiong, and Consort Rong with her. The other concubines could only look on with envy.
I wonder when I will have the opportunity to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager.
Chen Cainu looked towards Fengyi Palace behind her. This scene was seen by Yuan Zhaoyue. Sure enough, Chen Yuxi must also be eyeing Zhaoyang Palace.
But she took a liking to someone whose name contained the character "Zhao," and she was originally supposed to live in the left side hall of Zhaoyang Palace.
Left is considered superior to right, so she can only live in the right side hall now. Moreover, she is only a concubine and has not yet been chosen to serve the emperor.
But as long as she serves the emperor in bed, he will definitely like her.
Her aunt taught her many ways to serve men, which was her advantage over these noble ladies.
She was willing to lower herself to please men, rather than being treated merely as a tool for procreation.
She's decided to stay at Zhaoyang Palace.
When the Empress came out of the Empress Dowager's palace, she learned that the Emperor had just left Zhaoyang Palace. He not only bestowed upon her a small kitchen, but also took Consort Shen to Qianyuan Palace to accompany him.
"Chen Cainu has been waiting outside Fengyi Palace for Her Majesty the Empress to return, and Yuan Cainu is also waiting for Her Majesty the Empress," said the head palace maid, Tingqin.
"Have someone send Consort Yuan away. I'll see Consort Chen first," the Empress said.
Since someone needs to be sent to Zhaoyang Palace, it is natural that Consort Chen is of greater value.
Consort Jiang ran into Consort Yuan and kept her for a chat. The Empress's phoenix carriage passed by not far away, and she missed the first opportunity.
Chen Cainu gained the upper hand.
In Fengyi Palace, Consort Chen knelt before the Empress and pleaded, "Your Majesty, I reside in the side hall of Shouxian Palace. It was only because of Your Majesty's gracious favor that I was given such a good location. However, I fear that I might disturb Consort Qiong's daily cooking pleasure. I humbly request that Your Majesty move me to another palace!"
The Empress pressed her forehead. "It was my oversight. Consort Qiong has a passion for cooking, regardless of the time of day. It may be inconvenient for you to stay there."
"Your Majesty holds the reins of power in the inner palace, and there are countless affairs to attend to every day. Such trivial matters should not be bothered to Your Majesty."
"This is no small matter; where you live is a big deal. Do you have a palace you like? If it's convenient, I'm willing to grant your wish."
Chen Cainu hesitated whether to speak or not, seemingly in a difficult position.
Tingqin said, "Chen Cainu, please speak your mind. Her Majesty still has many matters to attend to today."
Chen Cainu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, how about I go and keep Consort Shen company? In the past, my sister and Consort Shen's sister had some unsavory dealings. Now that we are both His Majesty's concubines, I want to get along well with Consort Shen and serve His Majesty together."
"That would be quite a pleasant story. You may move there then; I will have the Imperial Household Department help you with the move."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Shen Shixi was unaware that someone had occupied her palace. She was currently in Qian Yuan Palace, while Li Yuanke was writing furiously and reviewing memorials. She was lying on the chaise lounge by the window reading a storybook.
"Your Majesty, Consort Hui requests an audience!" Li Fude said.
"I won't see it!" The emperor was somewhat annoyed; he wanted to finish reviewing the memorials as soon as possible.
"Why don't we let her in?" Shen Shixi quickly sat up, her interest piqued. "Your Majesty, I would like to meet your 'Consort of Loyalty.' Just as there were loyal ministers in ancient times, there is now a consort of loyalty. Let me broaden my horizons!"
Li Yuanke threw a pen at her, pulled her into his arms, and said, "You bastard, do you really want to see me make a fool of myself?"