SFS Chapter 435 The Rejuvenated Emperor
Chapter 435 The Rejuvenated Emperor
Another busy day.
Recently, there have been many affairs in the court, and the Emperor has been quite busy, often feeling listless.
In the afternoon, the Emperor would have felt tired by now, which was quite unusual.
The personal eunuch walked to his side and whispered, "Your Majesty, all the imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital have examined it, and there is nothing wrong with the Soul-Soothing Incense."
"This servant also had someone obtain the prescription from Young Master Chen. The spices offered to Her Majesty were prepared exactly according to the prescription, without any errors."
Lady Zhaohua was unaware of all this.
However, that night, the Emperor still came to Yaoguang Palace, even earlier than usual.
Lady Zhaohua had just bathed and was still damp; she had not been informed of the Emperor's arrival.
The Emperor strode into the inner chamber. Lady Zhaohua's clothes were not yet properly tied. When she saw the Emperor enter, she hurriedly moved, but her clothes slipped down, revealing her fair shoulders.
The room was filled with the scent of Ningpo incense.
Upon witnessing this vivid and sensual scene, the Emperor's pupils suddenly contracted, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
He walked over and helped Lady Zhaohua up as she was about to bow. His fingertips brushed against her bare shoulders, the touch feeling like a spark, making Lady Zhaohua's heart skip a beat.
"Has the Emperor had his dinner yet?"
Lady Zhaohua spoke softly and gently, her beautiful eyes fixed on the Emperor.
As she leaned closer, her collar was slightly open, and her alabaster skin shimmered like pearls in the candlelight, mingling with the warm, sweet scent rising from the incense burner, weaving an invisible net.
The emperor suddenly grabbed her wrist. "It's been used."
Lady Zhaohua understood the lust in the Emperor's eyes. Her body went limp, her eyes sparkling, and she leaned forward, her red lips almost touching the Emperor's earlobe. "Then Your Majesty must not be hungry anymore."
Before she could finish speaking, the emperor suddenly pulled her into his arms.
The emperor's fingers ran through her cascading black hair, his breath hot: "My beloved concubine, are you hungry?"
Lady Zhaohua, panting, tilted her head back and said, "I'm not hungry."
The last syllable abruptly turned into a soft exclamation as the emperor scooped her up in his arms and strode toward the bed.
Lady Zhaohua could sense that the emperor was unusually strong today. His body was exceptionally powerful, and the hand on her waist was surprisingly strong. He seemed to have become much younger all of a sudden, like a caged beast awakening, eagerly tearing open her clothes.
"Your Majesty, be gentle..."
She feigned refusal, but her fingertips secretly untied the emperor's belt.
The warm, sweet fragrance, as sticky as honey, filled the nostrils, sending shivers down one's spine.
She saw the bulging veins on the emperor's forehead and felt his body temperature, which was hotter than usual, and she was secretly delighted.
The Emperor is able to do it again.
Outside the tent, the water clock dripped until the third watch; inside, the lovemaking had not yet ceased.
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Just after the fifth watch drum, a group of palace servants waited quietly outside the Yaoguang Palace.
Before the morning dew had even dried, the eunuchs waiting outside couldn't help but mutter to themselves: "The commotion last night was so great; the Emperor's imperial might is still as strong as ever."
Thinking of this, the eunuchs were secretly pleased. They were the ones who most hoped that the emperor would live to be a hundred years old. As long as the emperor could still visit the concubines in the palace, it meant that the emperor was still full of energy and had no health problems at all.
He secretly plotted how to wake the emperor later.
Just as he was pondering this, a majestic imperial voice came from inside: "Come in and serve."
Everyone performed their duties in an orderly manner, helping the emperor to dress and go to court.
The emperor had a big argument with Lady Zhaohua last night, but this morning he felt energetic and not tired at all.
In the soft morning light, that face, which was usually worn out from years of heavy administrative duties, radiated an unusual glow.
His dark circles were so faint they were almost invisible, but his eyes were bright and alert, and even the deep wrinkles on his forehead seemed to have smoothed out considerably.
"His Majesty……"
Lady Zhaohua saw the Emperor's expression and was speechless for a moment, even forgetting to bow.
The emperor, unusually, didn't mind her lapse in composure. Instead, he laughed loudly and said, "What, is there something on my face?"
The sound was as loud as a bell, echoing through the palace walls in the early morning, startling several roosting birds.
Lady Zhaohua then came to her senses and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I was impolite. It's just that Your Majesty looks so radiant today that I was momentarily stunned."
Upon hearing this, the emperor reached out and touched his cheek, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, which quickly turned to pleasure: "I also feel exceptionally energetic today."
He took a deep breath, as if inhaling all the morning's energy into his lungs. "That Soul-Soothing Incense is truly remarkable. I've slept more soundly than ever before these past two days here with you."
Lady Zhaohua was secretly delighted.
"Will Your Majesty come again tonight?"
Her eyes were alluring, and the Emperor laughed heartily: "My beloved concubine, just wait for me."
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As the imperial carriage arrived at the front court, the rising sun had just peeked over the palace walls, illuminating the glazed tiles on the roof of the Golden Palace with dazzling light.
In the square in front of the palace, civil and military officials were already lined up and waiting.
Upon seeing the emperor's arrival, everyone knelt down in worship.
"Rise, my beloved subjects." The emperor's voice, full of vigor, echoed throughout the hall.
His gaze, sharp as a torch, swept over the assembled officials, finally settling on the Crown Prince, who stood at the head of the civil officials' ranks. "Crown Prince, has the military report from the northern frontier arrived?"
The Crown Prince stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, I arrived last night, and I have already had a copy made..."
"Get straight to the point."
The emperor interrupted him, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne, showing some impatience.
The Crown Prince's Adam's apple bobbed slightly: "The Mohe people have suffered a drought and are short of pasture. They wish to send envoys to trade with our dynasty, offering horses in exchange for grain..."
"good!"
The emperor suddenly slammed his fist on the table, startling all the officials in the court. "Heaven bless our Great Jing!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Upon seeing this, the Fifth Prince immediately stepped forward and proclaimed loudly, "This peaceful and prosperous era is entirely due to Father Emperor's virtue and power! Your subject humbly requests to offer congratulations to Father Emperor!"
The Emperor laughed heartily: "Well said."
The ministers present naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to sing praises, and they all said in unison, "Your Majesty is wise, and Heaven blesses the Great Jing Dynasty."
The Emperor, high above, glanced around and paused when he saw the Crown Prince before finally looking at the Fifth Prince: "Leave the negotiations to the Fifth Prince. The Crown Prince has been busy with this matter for a long time and deserves a rest."
This move immediately silenced the court.
Since the Crown Prince entered the court, he has been in charge of handling all matters involving foreign vassal states.
Now that the Mohe people need something from us, Da Jing naturally wants to squeeze them for a lot of money. Whoever does this will be credited for it.
The Crown Prince spent half a day busy negotiating with the Mohe people, but it was all for the benefit of the Fifth Prince.
This……
The Emperor asked in a deep voice, "What, does the Crown Prince have a problem with this?"
The crown prince clenched his fist, his face remaining calm: "Your subject obeys the decree."
The Fifth Prince smiled smugly and bowed to the Crown Prince with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty. After the court session, I will send someone to the Eastern Palace to retrieve the relevant documents."
The court officials looked at each other, unsure how to react.
The crown prince's position is becoming increasingly precarious.
The emperor, beaming with smiles, paused, then suddenly changed the subject, "I've been feeling incredibly energetic these past few days; it turns out it's because a joyous occasion is approaching. A joyous occasion certainly makes one's spirits soar!"
"Speaking of which,"
The emperor surveyed his ministers, his voice tinged with satisfaction, "It is also thanks to Lady Zhaohua's proper service and the Chen family's excellent upbringing of their daughter that I hereby bestow upon her a thousand taels of gold."
Lady Zhaohua's brother, Chen Ben, the Minister of Rites, immediately stepped forward to express his gratitude.
Today's events have made things even clearer for everyone.
The Fifth Prince is indeed thriving, and he also has Lady Zhaohua in the harem to help him.
The Emperor was radiant today, all the gloom between his brows had vanished, and his entire aura had changed, as if he had returned to the vigor of his prime, not at all like a man in his fifties.
It's really hard to say who will own this world in the future.