Refuse the emperor's favor? How could they do such a thing if they are not crazy or stupid! The moment they entered the palace, they were looking forward to getting the emperor's favor. How could they push it away when the opportunity comes? Even if the queen is terrible
, they will not go against their good luck, and going against the emperor is tantamount to seeking death. Although the queen promised to protect them, they are unlikely to believe it!
This is what most people think.
Night came as scheduled.
Dongfang Chen went to Yuyu Palace with a trace of expectation.
Jade Palace.
Following An Fuhai's loud announcement, Dongfang Chen strode in with a faint smile of joy on his face and a trace of expectation and excitement in his eyes.
Wang Yuyan's face was cold, and she saluted lightly: "I, my concubine, see the emperor, long live the emperor!" Naturally, even his voice was cold.
Seeing Wang Yuyan like this, Dongfang Chen's excitement cooled down a bit, and a trace of guilt for Wang Yuyan arose in his heart. He quickly went up to help Wang Yuyan up and said softly: "Yan'er is exempt from the courtesy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wang Yuyan lowered her head, took a step back, and said politely and distantly.
Dongfang Chen's eyes flashed slightly, he looked at Wang Yuyan in surprise, and said with a hint of hesitation: "Yan'er, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Wang Yuyan's eyes flashed slightly, then she nodded and said, "Yes, I am a little unwell today and may not be able to serve the emperor."
Rather than directly refusing Dongfang Chen to stay the night later, it would be better to use his health as an excuse to refuse now.
Dongfang Chen's eyes narrowed and he looked at Wang Yuyan with a hint of suspicion. After a moment, he said with a hint of understanding: "Yan'er, are you angry with me?"
Wang Yuyan lowered her head and lowered her eyes slightly. After hearing the words, she said calmly: "...I don't dare, I, the concubine."
Dongfang Chen frowned: "It's 'dare not', not 'no', right?"
"..." Wang Yuyan was silent.
"That's why you resent me." Dongfang Chen affirmed. His tone was calm, and there was no hint of happiness or anger.
"..." Wang Yuyan continued to remain silent.
"Yan'er..." Dongfang Chen took a step forward, stretched out his hand, and wanted to hug Wang Yuyan's shoulders, but Wang Yuyan stepped aside and avoided Dongfang Chen's hand.
Dongfang Chen's expression paused, and his eyes suddenly turned cold. He stared at Wang Yuyan without speaking, and the atmosphere suddenly became cold.
All around, the palace maids and eunuchs, including An Fuhai, were sweating and lowered their heads, not even daring to express their feelings.
"De Fei, are you trying to drive me away?" Dongfang Chen said coldly after a while.
"..." Wang Yuyan continued to lower her head and said nothing.
In this way, it can be understood as two meanings, one is acquiescence. The other is to make trouble, not to keep or to expel people, and let Dongfang Chen make his own decision.
Dongfang Chen thought for a while and decided to interpret Wang Yuyan's meaning as the second one.
After thinking about it, she sighed softly, and the expression on her face softened a little. She took a step forward again and reached out to hug Wang Yuyan. Her voice was much gentler: "Yan'er, I was wrong some time ago. I ignored you.
I apologize to you, please forgive me, please, and I promise I won’t do this again.”
This time, Wang Yuyan did not hide away, but still lowered her head and said nothing, her body full of resistance to Dongfang Chen's touch.
Dongfang Chen waited for a moment, but did not wait for Wang Yuyan's response. The expression on his face became more gentle, and he tried to pull Wang Yuyan into his arms with all his strength...