The Emperor's Little Scheming, Gao Xuan Suffers Unspoken

"I miss you too."

Gao Xuan reached out and gently wiped away the teardrops at the corner of her eyes.

Even though he had encountered countless women in his past and present lives, making it difficult for his heart to be stirred, he couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion at this moment.

The Empress, with her gentle, virtuous, graceful, and loyal nature, was the type of woman that no man could resist.

"Mmm~"

Upon hearing his words, the Empress could no longer restrain the emotions in her heart. Boosted by the effects of alcohol, she took the initiative to kiss him, while her jade hands roamed restlessly.

Due to the unique circumstances of their identities, she cherished this hard-won moment of pleasure even more.

Compared to their first encounter, the Empress's initiative carried a different kind of flavor.

Gao Xuan also became immersed in the moment.

Unable to extricate himself.

...

Outside the door.

The Emperor, dressed in eunuch attire, had a dark expression on her face.

Before they came in, she had repeatedly emphasized to Gao Xuan not to dawdle like last time. But this guy, upon entering, seemed to have forgotten her words completely!

It had been nearly an hour, and he still hadn't come out!

And judging by the rhythm of the sounds, they wouldn't be done for a while.

Causing such a commotion, even if the bed was made of ancient, sturdy wood, it wouldn't be able to withstand it! Sooner or later, it would collapse from their antics.

The Emperor covered her forehead with her hand, her face filled with frustration.

She couldn't understand. The Empress, who was usually dignified and gentle, seemed to transform into a completely different person when in that bastard's hands.

She showed no restraint at all, and the entire Gan Ning Palace could hear the sounds of their unruly passions.

In the end, the Emperor had to forcefully block her hearing to find a moment of peace and quiet.

Beside her, Ling Shuang's mind was filled with strange thoughts, and her brows furrowed slightly.

They say that the pleasures of a spring night are worth a fortune. She was curious—was it really that enjoyable?

Having lived for so long, she had never experienced that feeling...

...

Finally, after waiting so long for the sounds inside the room to subside, the Emperor couldn't wait for even a second longer and almost broke down the door.

Ling Shuang hurriedly followed behind.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Gao Xuan reluctantly got up from the bed. After bidding the Empress a farewell with an affectionate kiss, he put on his undergarments.

Seeing him emerge, the Emperor's gaze seemed like it could spew fire.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Gao Xuan coughed lightly. At this point, he dared not say anything more and could only act as if nothing had happened, exchanging clothes with the Emperor.

Throughout the entire process, the Empress played her part well, pretending to be exhausted and fast asleep on the bed.

"Return to the Yangxin Palace."

The Emperor, donning the dragon robes once again, uttered a cold command before leaving directly.

She had no intention of staying overnight here. On one hand, she was concerned about her identity being exposed, and on the other hand, she didn't want to sleep in a place that had been disturbed by Gao Xuan and the Empress.

Although the Emperor left in anger, the Empress on the bed was incredibly satisfied.

Even if the Emperor found fault, she didn't mind.

There was still a lingering scent of Gao Xuan in the room, which made her feel at ease, and she drifted off to sleep with a contented smile.

During their intimate moments, through their conversation, she had learned that Gao Xuan was the overall manager of the Hall of Mixed Bath. This meant that in the future, they wouldn't have to resort to these methods to see each other; they would have opportunities to meet naturally.

It was just a pity that they couldn't sleep together tonight.

...

Upon returning to the Yangxin Palace, seeing the Emperor's displeased expression, Gao Xuan immediately took the initiative to apologize, not giving her any chance to get angry.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty! I was simply thinking about communicating more with the Empress to improve our relationship. This way, the Empress will be more devoted, and Your Majesty will gain faster support from the officials!" he said in a series of words, taking the initiative to admit his mistakes. "I didn't expect the communication to be so engrossing, taking up so much time. I feel deeply sorry for making you wait outside for so long. I request severe punishment, Your Majesty!"

Gao Xuan's preemptive words left the Emperor, who had been ready to interrogate him, dumbfounded. She didn't know what to say for a moment.

He had taken the initiative to confess. If she were to make a big deal out of it, she would seem too demanding and heartless.

As an Emperor, how could she nitpick and lack magnanimity?

Unable to do anything about it, the Emperor forcefully suppressed her anger and went against her feelings as she said, "You did well today."

Gao Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief when he heard her words.

Luckily, he was quick-witted; otherwise, he would have been reprimanded again.

The Emperor, aware that she had set a trap for him, couldn't swallow her pride. After some thought, she said, "As a reward, tomorrow at Mao hour, accompany me to court."

"What?" Gao Xuan was taken aback. Could someone please translate what she meant? What the hell did she mean by "reward"?

According to modern time calculation, it was currently Chou hour, a little past one in the morning. Going to court at Mao hour meant getting up around four in the morning, which meant he would only have about three hours of sleep if he returned home!

Even if he had a robust body, he couldn't endure this kind of torment.

As the Emperor, who had been toiling for the nation, a little hardship was expected. But why did she have to drag him, a mere eunuch, into it?!

Gao Xuan felt indignant. Even heartless capitalists didn't exploit their employees like this!

Seeing Gao Xuan's expression, the Emperor felt quite pleased.

This bastard made her wait for so long, and he thought he could just go back and sleep? Wishful thinking!

She wanted Gao Xuan to experience the taste of staying up late and getting up early as well!

"What's wrong? Don't you want to?" the Emperor said coldly.

After a moment's thought, Gao Xuan quickly said, "Your Majesty, this servant is more than willing to accompany you to court."

"But according to the royal customs, eunuchs are not allowed to participate in political discussions in the court. As the overall manager of the Hall of Mixed bath, if I were to go to court, it might invite criticism."

"By then, it may be detrimental to Your Majesty!" he added.

The Emperor gave a cold smile, already anticipating that he would use this excuse. She raised an eyebrow and said, "It's fine. I will appoint you as the Front Court Eunuch and retain your position as the Hall of Mixed Bath's supervisor. From now on, every time I go to court, you can rest assured and accompany me."

Fuck!

Gao Xuan felt like he was about to spit blood. He never expected the Emperor to have this trick up her sleeve! She was truly cunning!

Wasn't it just spending a little more time with the Empress?

Did it have to come to this?

He wanted to argue one last time, but then he heard the Emperor calmly say, "You can go back and rest for a while. If you don't want to leave, you can stay and help me review the memorials. It will be a prelude to your work as the Front Court Eunuch."

Gao Xuan: ...

"Your Majesty, I take my leave!" he said and quickly made his escape, fearing that the Emperor would make him stay and work like a laborer.

Pfft~

As soon as Gao Xuan left, the Emperor couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud.

How dare he challenge her? Hmph! This bastard was still too naive.

Ling Shuang shook her head slightly with a smile. This was a prime example of lifting a stone only to drop it on one's own foot.

She looked at the Emperor, who had a smiling and joyful expression, and felt a sense of happiness.

It had been a long time since the Emperor had genuinely laughed from the heart.

This was how a young girl should be, even though she was a monarch of a nation.

From childhood to adulthood, she had carried too many burdens that no one knew about. No one understood the Emperor's hardships along the way, despite her seemingly infinite glory on the surface.

Since Gao Xuan arrived, the Emperor was no longer the same as before, always burdened with worries and wearing a cold expression.

Ling Shuang hoped that one day, she could remove her male attire and sit on the throne openly as a woman, radiating with dignity.

In that moment, everyone would know what it truly meant to be the most beautiful woman in the world.

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