Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 96 Yuanchun practices secret techniques
The fifth day of April.

Lai Shangrong returned home and came to the concierge again.

"Still not here today?"

"Come back, uncle! You're not here!"

It has been six or seven days since he sent Qin Gui on an errand, but Siqi still hasn't come. Maybe the little girl Aojiao has fallen in love with him.

Lai Shangrong couldn't help but feel annoyed, wondering if it was time to put some pressure on Qin Gui.

Logically speaking, he has no shortage of women now, and he even needs to use his professional knowledge in time management to avoid getting angry with a girl. However, Si Qi's insubordination directly affected his plan to contact Qin Keqing.

After a hurried dinner, we went out and rushed to Rong Mansion, ready to give Qin Gui some advice.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he went out, he saw Siqi's majestic figure flashing out of the alley.

Immediately, his face was full of joy, and he asked knowingly: "Si Qi! Why are you here!"

Si Qi buried his head and said, "Thank you for taking care of my father. I... I'm back!"

After saying that, I didn't dare to look at him, turned around and left.

Lai Shangrong didn't call her here just to say thank you. He grabbed her forearm and dragged her into his yard and into the west wing.

The reason why Siqi has been delayed for so long is not because of arrogance, since he learned that Lai Shangrong transferred her to Qin Keqing's yard, he felt that he really put a lot of thought into it, and his psychology has changed.

If Lai Shangrong was straight forward, she would just go with the flow.

However, Lai Shangrong arranged errands for her father for no reason, and hinted that he would come to visit her. The two of them had a dispute over the transaction, and it was inevitable that they would misunderstand that he only regarded her as a transaction partner, and that he was asking for compensation when he called her to visit.

So much so that she had been hesitating for so many days. If Qin Gui hadn't pressed too hard, she might not have been willing to come. After all, she was determined to trade because of her deep love, but she resisted the trade itself from the bottom of her heart. After she really understood Pan Youan as a person, she felt even more regretful. Incessantly.

At this time, he saw Lai Shangrong dragging himself into the side room without any explanation. Everything seemed to confirm his guess.

He gave up on himself and said, "Tell me! What will it take for you to give up this time?"

As he spoke, he pulled the embroidered belt around his waist.

Lai Shangrong didn't know what was going on in her heart. In addition, the previous two times he had played chess, he had taken off his clothes after a disagreement, so he just thought she missed him too.

Of course, at times like this, even if you know what Siqi is thinking, you will help her to untangle her knots while dredging.

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That night!

Fengzao Palace, Yuchun Garden.

Yuan Chun, who was sitting alone in the bed curtain, had already removed all the hairpins on his head. His brows and eyes were full of tangles, and there was a bit of sadness on his elegant and dignified face.

The palace is lonely and unknown. It has been nearly half a year since she became a concubine, but she has never even seen the emperor's face, let alone served him.

It just so happened that a few days ago, my mother brought me the so-called secret recipe for giving birth. When I thought of that shameful action, I couldn't help but blush on my face.

Ugh!
The emperor has never even summoned him, so what is the use of this secret recipe even if it is effective?
At this moment, the palace maid lifted up the bed curtains and walked in.

"Empress! There is no one outside, let's go practice outside quickly!"

Baoqin is the maid who has accompanied Yuanchun since childhood. She comes from Rongguo Mansion and follows her to the palace. The two have been together since childhood and their friendship is no better than that of other palace maids.

Mrs. Wang was afraid that she would be too shy to practice, so she assigned Baoqin the task of supervision.

Yuanchun knew that because he had not been sleeping with him, his mother was very worried. She must have worked hard to obtain this secret method. If her mother knew that she was ashamed to practice, she would be even more worried.

He nodded slightly, untied his coat and handed it to Baoqin, revealing the tight-fitting outfit underneath, and followed Baoqin into the courtyard with gentle steps.

This is also a helpless move. Not only is this action shameful, but it also has to be paired with such shameful clothes. Even that slutty woman might not dare to wear such clothes that reveal her curves, let alone a dignified and virtuous concubine like her.

I was afraid that some young ladies in the palace who were not sleeping soundly would get up and see, so I could only wait for the dead of night to come to the courtyard to practice.

This was not her first time practicing. She took a familiar route and arrived at the east side of the screen wall in front of the courtyard. Because there was a row of palace maids' rooms to the west, she was worried that the palace maids who had woken up at night would bump into her, so she chose this place specifically so that she could catch the sound of the noise. Wear outer garments to cover up.

The sound of frogs singing by the lotus pond not far away could be heard continuously, as if they were beating the rhythm for her.

The night in April was no longer cool, and she was already dripping with sweat after finishing a set of movements.Seeing Baoqin lying on the screen wall and staring vigilantly at the house to the east, Yuan Chun gritted his teeth and started the next set of actions.

About two-quarters of an hour later, I finally finished today's share. I took a long breath and raised my hand to wipe the sweat on my forehead.

"Hold Qin! Okay, let's go back!"

"Hey! My dear, put it on first, lest..."

The words came to an abrupt end here, turned around and hugged Qin, looking behind Yuan Chun with a look of astonishment.

"Emperor... Your Majesty!"

"what!"

Yuanchun was so frightened that he turned around and knelt down to salute.

"The concubine kowtows to the emperor!"

At this time, Baoqin knelt down belatedly.

"Slaves kowtow to the emperor!"

Emperor Zhenglong had been looking behind Yuan Chun for more than a moment.

He wasted time reviewing the memorials, so he didn't turn over the signs. After finishing his government affairs, he wanted to go to the Empress Fengzao Palace to sleep there. He didn't want to pass by Yuchun Garden and happened to catch a glimpse of Yuanchun who was practicing.

Seeing the graceful curves behind her, his eyes were attracted by the upright peach wrapped tightly around her body, and he couldn't bear to interrupt and stop to admire it.

Emperor Zhenglong stared at Yuanchun who was kneeling on the ground with burning eyes, and said in a muffled voice: "Concubine? What is your name?"

Because Yuanchun had changed her clothes, he thought she was some palace maid, but she was still a concubine.

Yuanchun was extremely frightened and said in a trembling voice: "My concubine, Jia Yuanchun! Please forgive me!"

As a royal concubine, she was disheveled and doing such shameful actions, yet the emperor saw her. No wonder she was so nervous.

Emperor Zhenglong glanced at the two white collarbones under his neck, and then looked at the peaks hidden in his lapels.

With a dry mouth, he said, "Concubine Xiande? Look up!"

Yuan Chun hurriedly raised his head and raised his jade neck, his chest became more and more dangerous. On that graceful and dignified face, there was a great contrast of fear and uneasiness, like a frightened seven-color deer, blending nobility and panic into one .

And because she had gone out to exercise, she had already taken off all her decorations. However, this naked appearance only accentuated her graceful figure.

The moonlight shone on the tight clothes, creating a halo.

"What were you doing just now?"

Yuanchun's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly knelt down in the tunnel again and said, "I've been having trouble sleeping lately. This is a way to stay healthy that I found at home."

Emperor Zhenglong said nothing, stared at the curve of Yuan Chun's back and pondered for a long time, and said calmly: "Xia Shouzhong!"

"The old slave is here!"

Xia Shouzhong trotted in from outside the door of Yuchun Garden.

"I will rest at Concubine Xiande's place tonight!"

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

“Your Majesty, why don’t you help the Emperor in quickly!”

"Hey!"

Yuan Chun was overwhelmed with joy and surprise in an instant, and got up in a hurry, causing waves of turmoil.

Baoqin on the side was also beaming with joy after he stood up, and was about to step forward to put on Yuanchun's coat.

He saw Emperor Zhenglong frowning angrily and yelling loudly: "Who told you to be troublesome? Why don't you go in and clean up!"

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(End of this chapter)