Imperial Concubine Coming Out of the Bathing, Innate Charm!

After an hour, Gao Xuan returned to the courtyard.

All the spies planted by the other forces had been turned into nourishment for the Devouring Demon Technique.

Since the highest cultivation level among them was only at the late Ling Sea Realm, he didn't have to exert much effort. The time spent on killing was shorter than the time it took to travel.

Upon returning to the room, Consort Shu was already fast asleep.

Gao Xuan casually glanced at her and couldn't be bothered to care whether she was pretending or not. After freshening up, he lay down beside Consort Shu, blew out the candle, and closed his eyes to rest.

After a while, Consort Shu secretly opened her eyes.

She cautiously checked Gao Xuan's breathing, confirmed that he was asleep, and stealthily got up, preparing to make her escape.

Just as she was about to step over Gao Xuan's body with one leg, a faint voice came through.

"If you can't sleep, I can help you."

Consort Shu was instantly startled, her legs went weak, and she almost sat on top of Gao Xuan.

"No need, I can sleep, I can sleep."

Consort Shu forced a smile, immediately obediently lying back in her original position, resembling a well-behaved little rabbit.

A woman must be adaptable.

After lying there for a while, for some reason, sleeping beside this man, although the small bed was a bit cramped, made her feel incredibly... at ease.

It was a feeling Consort Shu had never experienced from childhood to adulthood.

When she was very young, her entire family tragically died due to the turmoil caused by the court, and it was the wife of the leader of the White Lotus Sect who saved her.

Since then, the seed of revenge had sprouted within her, and she practiced martial arts every day, hoping that one day she could overthrow this corrupt dynasty and avenge her parents.

Later, she successfully entered the selection as a palace maid using a false identity. After a long process of selection, she gradually became Consort Shu, a coveted position that countless people dreamed of, with dozens of attendants by her side.

Although the palace was incredibly luxurious, she had never felt secure lying on that empty, vast bed.

Only in this moment did she inexplicably feel a kind of satisfying peace.

Could this feeling be what the wife of the sect leader meant by wanting to let everyone in the world live peaceful and happy lives?

By the moonlight, Consort Shu looked at Gao Xuan's profile. Although she was reluctant to admit it, the truth was, this guy was quite handsome.

If he weren't in his current position, maybe...

As she was lost in her thoughts, Consort Shu quickly shook her head.

What was wrong with her? She was actually thinking about giving her first night to the heartless one and being with that bastard who was the Emperor's lackey!

No, this kind of thought was unacceptable!

One day, she would personally kill this bastard!

"It seems like you really can't sleep, Yuer."

Gao Xuan suddenly turned to look at her.

Consort Shu blushed and quickly turned her head, "Don't talk nonsense, I can sleep!"

Then, she suddenly realized something and opened her eyes wide in disbelief, "How do you know my nickname?"

Gao Xuan smiled, "I not only know your nickname, but I also know that your full name is Song Yuning."

Consort Shu was shocked, "Who are you exactly?"

"Me? Of course, I'm your father."

Gao Xuan smirked and directly flipped over, pressing her down.

"Um~"

...

Early the next morning.

A series of loud knocks echoed at the door.

"Senior Eunuch Gao! Senior Eunuch Gao! Something bad has happened!"

As Gao Xuan had anticipated, he woke up early and opened the courtyard gate with a furrowed brow, "What's the matter? Why are you so flustered? Show some decorum."

The young eunuch was in a panic and said, "There are dead people, many dead!"

"Oh?"

Gao Xuan feigned a solemn expression and said, "Where? Take me there quickly!"

A moment later.

Inside the hall of the Mixed Bath Division.

Gao Xuan sat high on the main seat. Below him were 18 corpses neatly placed, all covered by white cloth.

The two sides were filled with the other eunuchs of the Mixed Bath Division, all of them trembling in fear and not daring to speak.

Gao Xuan said in a low voice,"These people must have been killed by the traitor Consort Shu who escaped! In the future, all of you must be careful. If you find any news, report it to me immediately!"

"Yes, sir!"

Although the other eunuchs were a little suspicious, Gao Xuan had already made the final decision. They couldn't say anything and just listened to him.

However, in the small courtyard, Consort Shu, who was still sleeping soundly, sneezed inexplicably. For some reason, she had a bad feeling.

"Alright, bury them properly. Xiaoniuzi, which consort is having a bath today?"

Gao Xuan looked at a young eunuch by his side.

Xiaoniuzi promptly reported, "Senior Eunuch, it's the Noble Consort who is having a bath today."

"Oh."

Gao Xuan tapped his finger on the table and said, "Arrange it then. The Noble Consort has a delicate body, so you must serve her attentively."

"Yes."

After Xiaoniuzi acknowledged, he hesitated and whispered, "Senior Eunuch, before, a palace maid sent a message on behalf of the Noble Consort, saying that she wants you to personally attend to her tonight. I didn't dare to refuse..."

"Hmm?"

Gao Xuan was puzzled. He had no connection with Noble Consort Wan, so what was she planning?

Could it be that Wan Deshun had died, and she wanted to take this opportunity to gain his support?

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Alright, I understand. You can go now."

"Yes Sir."

...

Changchun Palace.

Bathing chamber.

A group of palace maids were serving Noble Consort Wan during her bath, while a group of young eunuchs stood outside, keeping their heads down, not daring to breathe too loudly.

It was said that the Emperor was capricious and had beheaded many eunuchs, but compared to the Noble Consort, it was nothing.

This mistress was the true one who regarded human life as insignificant, and her methods were extremely cruel. Even the palace maids and eunuchs in Changchun Palace didn't know how many batches had been replaced.

After a while, Gao Xuan arrived, and the palace maid by Noble Consort Wan's side went in to report.

"Noble Consort, Senior Minister Gao has arrived."

"I know, let him in."

Led by the palace maid, Gao Xuan entered the inner hall and waited.

Soon, the sound of water emerged, indicating that Noble Consort Wan had finished bathing.

In the flickering candlelight, through the gauzy curtains, Gao Xuan could clearly see a graceful figure dressing. This scene made his blood surge.

After a moment, a fragrant breeze wafted in, and Noble Consort Wan stepped out.

Her steps were noble and elegant, exuding charm. She was only wrapped in a silky bath towel, which could not hide her voluptuous and enticing figure. Her fair and slender legs were accompanied by a touch of fleshiness, making them even more alluring.

At this moment, the air seemed to become enchanting, filled with an indescribable restlessness.

Naturally seductive!

That was Gao Xuan's first thought upon seeing Noble Consort Wan.

Even his own heart trembled for a moment, only steadying himself with the Devouring Demon Technique. If his mental strength had been weak, he might have been overwhelmed.

No man could resist such temptation.

Gao Xuan felt that besides being naturally seductive, this woman might have also cultivated some extraordinary technique, otherwise, even if she was beautiful, he wouldn't react like this.

After all, he had seen the Emperor, who was the epitome of beauty, and had endured the trials of the Empress and Consort Shu. In terms of appearance alone, Noble Consort Wan was on the same level as the Empress and Consort Shu, just with a more provocative figure.

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