CHAPTER 694: CHAPTER 574: EXCESSIVE INDULGENCE IN THE BEDCHAMBER

He grumbled resentfully, and a head suddenly dangled down from the top of the tent.

"Of course, sister can’t bear to leave you. I have to devour you first. You’re the kind of fledgling that sister likes the most."

Shang Wuyou was startled and grabbed a handful of incense ashes from the stove, throwing them up.

Lan Yeyue got a face full.

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It rained spring rain in the Imperial City for two more days.

The rain was requested by the Imperial Grandson, and with each rain, the Imperial Grandson’s prestige among the people increased.

Gongsun Liuying sat in the carriage, listening to praises of the Imperial Grandson all the way.

Yet, just a month ago, these people devoutly believed that the Phoenix Girl Qilin was her and Lu Qi.

Gongsun Liuying felt a bit irritated and jealous.

She envied Yan Xiaojiu for being able to marry the genuine Guardian Qilin.

At the same time, an eunuch was sent from the Crown Prince Mansion to summon Meng Qianqian to the palace.

The previous two days’ heavy rain, Lu Yuan claimed that his father was unwell and needed her treatment as an excuse to request two days off from the Imperial Palace for her, so she wouldn’t have to teach the little brat.

The roads were muddy today, and she initially thought of dismissing the little brat for another day.

Meng Qianqian said, "It’s a summons from the Empress, inappropriate to decline."

Lu Yuan said indifferently, "Most likely, it’s related to my grand-aunt."

Lu Fengyin is younger than the Crown Prince but ranks higher.

Meng Qianqian curved her lips slightly, "Just right, I also want to see how much the reinforcements Gongsun Yanming brought back weigh."

Lu Yuan did not stop her.

"I will go with you."

Meng Qianqian smiled, "Father ’is ill,’ you must attend to him by the bed."

Lu Yuan had a toothache, "Had I known, I wouldn’t have thought of this excuse."

Meng Qianqian did not bring Tan’er and alone boarded the carriage heading to the palace.

When she arrived at Kunning Palace, she indeed saw the rumored Eldest Princess.

She wore a tight-fitting outfit, her hair tied high, valiant and heroic, exuding an aura of no less than any man.

Her eyebrows and eyes bore some resemblance to Emperor Liang, but not much; after all, although they are siblings, they aren’t closely related.

They have the same father but different mothers and was thrown to Emperor Liang by the former emperor since childhood.

At that time, Emperor Liang was just the Princely Heir of Prince Qin Mansion, and the Empress was the Heir Consort.

Compared to a concubine’s child, the Empress had more love and patience for this sister-in-law.

Firstly, to please the father-in-law, and secondly, because the sister-in-law was not the heir of the Prince Mansion.

The Empress held the Eldest Princess’s hand warmly, like a mother to a daughter.

Consort Hu and Consort Jiang sat respectively at lower positions on the sides.

Besides the four of them, there was another figure that hadn’t been seen for many days in the hall.

"Greetings to the Empress, Noble Consort, and Consort Hui."

Meng Qianqian executed her salutation smoothly, seemingly unaware of the identity of the other, she hesitantly looked toward the Empress.

The Empress said, "Quickly pay respects to the Eldest Princess."

Meng Qianqian saluted, "Blessings to the Eldest Princess."

Lu Fengyin’s scrutinizing gaze fell on Meng Qianqian.

She seemingly wanted to find faults in Meng Qianqian’s etiquette, but unfortunately, Meng Qianqian was even more like an Imperial City noblewoman than Gongsun Liuying.

So she said, "You are the Phoenix Girl? Such arrogance. The Princess Consort has been here for almost an hour, yet as the Phoenix Girl, you’ve made the Empress and this Palace wait for you!"

The Empress looked toward the little eunuch who went to fetch Meng Qianqian, "It must be because this servant neglected his duty and delayed on the way."

The little eunuch fell to his knees with a thud, "Empress, please discern clearly! This servant went to the Crown Prince Mansion early, it’s the Phoenix Girl who was unwilling to come out on time..."

How typical of an unwillingness to come out.

This dirty water is being splashed with no creativity.

Lu Fengyin said coldly, "Audacious!"

Meng Qianqian walked unhurriedly to stand in front of the little eunuch, "This eunuch, you arrived at the Crown Prince Mansion at the hour of Si, I got on the carriage with you at a quarter past the hour of Si, the Gatekeeper of the Crown Prince Mansion keeps detailed records, I wonder if the little eunuch dares to go to the Crown Prince Mansion to confront the Gatekeeper?"

The little eunuch was dumbfounded.

Meng Qianqian said neither haughtily nor humbly, "The three Gatekeepers of the Crown Prince Mansion were bestowed by Your Majesty; it shouldn’t take many days for them to present the detailed entry and exit records to Your Majesty. If the Empress and the Eldest Princess are not assured, they can go ask Your Majesty for clarification."

Question Emperor Liang, who would dare?

Consort Hu laughed, "I told you, the Phoenix Girl is indeed formidable."

Consort Jiang chuckled, "How are we formidable? So many people ganging up to bully one person."

Consort Hu angrily said, "Consort Jiang, how can you talk like that?"

The Empress sipped a cup of tea.

Lu Fengyin discerned the main issue and wasn’t distracted by Consort Jiang.

She said to Meng Qianqian, "I hear your medical skills are exceptional, acclaimed as a Divine Doctor by my Imperial Brother and the Crown Prince. Come, take this Palace’s pulse. If there’s any mistake, this Palace will accuse you of mocking the Imperial Family!"

Gongsun Liuying, sitting below Consort Hu, discreetly glanced at Meng Qianqian.

Consort Hu mockingly chuckled, "She won’t be able to ascertain."

No matter what pulse it is, the Eldest Princess will not acknowledge it.

They have to follow the rules of the harem, but the Eldest Princess does not.

She is the former emperor’s precious pearl, the emperor’s little sister raised as a daughter.

She is a special existence.

"May I borrow the handkerchief of the Empress, please?"

Meng Qianqian requested.

The Empress handed her the handkerchief.

Meng Qianqian placed the handkerchief over Lu Fengyin’s wrist.

Just as Lu Fengyin was about to reprimand her for daring to touch her jade body with her lowly status, she got choked up before she could speak.

Moreover, if she used her handkerchief, she could afterward accuse her of poisoning.

But she used the Empress’s.

Truly avoiding all risks perfectly.

Meng Qianqian took Lu Fengyin’s pulse.

Lu Fengyin coldly asked, "Well, speak, what is the pulse like for this Palace?"

Meng Qianqian withdrew her hand, "This humble woman dares not say."

Lu Fengyin sneered, "I think you couldn’t find anything notable, just a hollow reputation!"

Meng Qianqian said, "As the Eldest Princess insists on my saying, I can only tell the truth. The Eldest Princess suffers from insufficient kidney yang, and stomach and spleen deficiency cold, caused by excessive bedroom activity. The prescription can only relieve, not cure, for the sake of the Eldest Princess’s health, I hope the Eldest Princess will moderate bedroom activities!"

Consort Hu spat out a mouthful of tea.

Gongsun Liuying also was greatly shocked.

This Yan Xiaojiu, how dare she say such things?

Isn’t this making the Eldest Princess completely lose face?

Lu Fengyin’s face alternated between green and red.

The Empress was also extremely awkward.

Only Consort Jiang laughed unsurprisingly, "I heard earlier the Eldest Princess complained the Prince Consort wasn’t considerate enough, and raised several concubines in the Princess Mansion. I thought it was merely rumors, but it seems it’s true."

Lu Fengyin slammed the table and stood, "Yan Xiaojiu!"

Meng Qianqian wasn’t flustered. "The Crown Prince Mansion’s Gatekeepers are a gift from Your Majesty, so I believe it won’t take long before they present the detailed entry records to Your Majesty. If you are not reassured, both the Empress and the Eldest Princess can go and question Your Majesty clearly."

Who would dare to question Emperor Liang?

Consort Hu chuckled, "I told you, the Phoenix Girl is quite something."

Consort Jiang chuckled softly, "Who is more formidable than all of you? So many of you ganging up on one."

Consort Hu replied angrily, "Consort Jiang, how can you talk like that?"

The Empress picked up her teacup and took a sip.

Lu Fengyin could tell the main issue and wasn’t distracted by Consort Jiang.

She said to Meng Qianqian, "I heard your medical skills are exceptional, praised by my Imperial Brother and the Crown Prince as a Divine Doctor. Come and take my pulse; if you make a mistake, I’ll certainly accuse you of mocking the Imperial Family!"

Gongsun Liuying, sitting below Consort Hu, glanced discreetly at Meng Qianqian.

Consort Hu gave a subtle, mocking laugh, "She won’t be able to do it."

No matter what pulse she feels, the Eldest Princess will not concede.

They can follow the rules of the harem, unlike the Eldest Princess.

She is the apple of the former emperor’s eye, raised by Your Majesty as his little sister.

She is a special existence.

"May I take your pulse through the Empress’s handkerchief?"

Meng Qianqian asked.

Lu Fengyin was about to rebuke her for daring to touch her noble body with her lowly hands, but she swallowed her words.

Plus, if she used her own handkerchief, she could later accuse her of poisoning.

However, she used the Empress’s handkerchief.

Really, avoiding all risks perfectly.

Lu Fengyin asked with a cold smile, "Speak, what is my pulse like?"

Meng Qianqian drew back her hand, "This humble woman does not dare to say."

Lu Fengyin sneered, "I see that you couldn’t find anything, right? Your reputation is undeserved!"

Meng Qianqian said calmly, "The Eldest Princess’s pulse indicates insufficient kidney yang and cold in the stomach and spleen from excessive sexual activity. The prescription will only relieve the symptoms, not cure. For the sake of the Eldest Princess’s health, I hope she will moderate her bedroom activities!"

Gongsun Liuying, sitting below Consort Hu without changing her expression, glanced at Meng Qianqian.

Consort Hu let out a small mocking laugh, "She won’t be able to get it right."

No matter what pulse she detects, the Eldest Princess won’t acknowledge it.

They need to follow the harem’s rules; the Eldest Princess is exempt.

She is a special existence, the former emperor’s beloved pet, and Your Majesty’s baby sister who was raised as his daughter.

Consort Jiang laughed without surprise, "I heard the Eldest Princess is dissatisfied with the Prince Consort’s attentiveness, keeps many concubines at the Princess Mansion. I thought it was just a rumor, now it seems to be true indeed."

Lu Fengyin slammed the table and stood up, "Yan Xiaojiu!"

Meng Qianqian remained composed in front of the little eunuch, "Young eunuch, you arrived at the Crown Prince Mansion at the hour of Si, and I was on the carriage with you by a quarter-past Si. The Crown Prince Mansion’s Gatekeepers have detailed records; perhaps you would like to go there to confront them?"

The little eunuch was at a loss for words.

Meng Qianqian, neither humble nor arrogant, said, "The three Gatekeepers at the Crown Prince Mansion were gifted by Your Majesty, it’s unlikely that it would take more than a few days for them to present a detailed record of entries and exits to Your Majesty. If the Empress and the Eldest Princess are not assured, you may go to question Your Majesty clearly."

Question Emperor Liang, who dares to do that?

Consort Hu laughed, "I told you, the Phoenix Girl is indeed formidable."

Consort Jiang chuckled, "Where are you all even more formidable? So many people bullying one?"

Consort Hu snapped, "What are you saying, Consort Jiang?"

The Empress sipped her tea calmly.

Lu Fengyin could tell priority and was not distracted by Consort Jiang’s mockery.

She said to Meng Qianqian, "I hear your medical skills are exceptional, and you are known as the Divine Doctor by my Imperial Brother and the Crown Prince. Come feel the pulse for this Palace, and if you make a mistake, this Palace shall certainly charge you with defaming the Imperial Family!"

Gongsun Liuying sat below Consort Hu, glancing at Meng Qianqian indiscreetly.

Consort Hu smirked softly, "She won’t be able to."

No matter what pulse she feels, the Eldest Princess will not acknowledge it.

They have always adhered to the harem’s rules, but the Eldest Princess was exempt.

She was a special existence, the former emperor’s favorite, brought up by Your Majesty as a little sister.

She was a special entity.