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This Bonus Chapter (1 of 3)Β is for βOne Autumn Songβ. Congratulations for being one of the winners of the 10K discord members contest. π Hope you enjoy it :)~~Zaki and Elanor
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Marquis Zhenjiang, Xue Yu had already arrived at the army camp, but the day was already late and it was time to close the city gates. He stayed overnight at the camp and entered the Capital city the next day to have an audience with the Emperor.
Life in the Imperial Palace proceeded like normal, nothing changed due to the arrival of Xue Yu. It was only that Teng Qianyi was surprisingly quiet and didnβt go to visit Yunfeng Palace again.
Teng Yun had been reading a book when Jiang Yu came in with his head bowed, bringing a wooden tray covered with a cloth.
Jiang Yu said, βCongratulations, Empress. His Majesty has invited you to serve him tonight, and also rewarded you with a new set of clothes.β
Teng Yunβs heart jumped in his chest. Putting his book down, he reached out and picked the cloth covering the tray. Laid on the tray was a set of thin silk garments.
Teng Yunβs face was unreadable as he picked up the extremely thin garment. Jiang Yu instinctively felt that Her Majesty seemed unhappy. Emperor Xue had never gifted such explicit clothes to anyone, and though it was embarrassing, it was still a favor to receive a reward. He thought maybe Her Majesty looked unhappy because she was embarrassed and shy and felt that the garment was too thin.
Jiang Yu called Xiu Yao to help Her Majesty bathe and change her clothes. Xiu Yao thoughtfully found a fur cloak for her mistress because the garment would not protect her from the cold on her way to Emperor Xueβs residence.
Teng Yun took his time to bathe and refused anyone from attending to him. Xiu Yao waited for more than a half-shichen Β before she could no longer wait and had to come inside to check. She was almost frightened to death because the Empress looked as if she was trying to drown herself.
The atmosphere was solemn and strange as they helped Her Majesty onto her Phoenix carriage.
At Emperor Xueβs residence, Xue Junliang was sitting on a large chair, with his legs braced on the ground and leaning to one side with his elbow resting on one arm of the chair.
He glanced lazily at Teng Yun as he entered and with a light laugh, he said, βCome here.β
Hearing this, Jiang Yu and Xiu Yao silently withdrew, not wanting to disturb Xue Wangβs good mood.
Teng Yunβs clothes were so thin, that even after wearing a fur cloak on top, he was still cold. Teng Yun walked in closer with his head bowed and then stood by the bookcase.
Xue Junliang stood up and walked around the table, and went to Teng Yun. Reaching out to grip Teng Yunβs wrist and taking him to the bedside. With no much difficulty, he easily pushed him onto the bed.
Xue Junliang leaned down on top of Teng Yun, one hand next to Teng Yunβs ear and the other on Teng Yunβs waist, caressing him through the thin garment.
Teng Yun almost cried out in shock and alarm, eyes glaring daggers at Xue Junliang. Then suddenly, Teng Yun squeezed his eyes shut and closed his lips, gripping the quilt in his fists; seemingly bracing himself with a great look of righteousness.
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Looking at Teng Yunβs expression, Xue Junliang wanted to laugh out loud. Which concubine had such a look when serving her husband?– almost looking like she was about to be executed.
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Xue Junliang didnβt easily believe in rumors, but suddenly he had an idea of wanting to tease the Empress. Therefore, he sent her a new set of clothes. As expected, the other person looked utterly ashamed of the clothes. Her reaction was extremely fascinating
But he didnβt expect that the Empress wearing those clothes would look so enticing. Added with the half-afraid, half-determined expression on her face, she really made Xue Junliang feel very tempted and impulsive.
His mood to tease had not yet subsided, Xue Junliang found that the other person was very sensitive when touched. When he caressed the Empressβ waist, she trembled slightly and bit her lips. Xue Junliang wondered, if she wasnβt biting her lips, would she let out all kinds of melodious gasps?
He leaned down to gently kiss the other personβs lips. Not surprisingly, the other person snapped open her eyes. She looked shocked and even a bit humiliated. Xue Junliang didnβt expect that.
Xue Junliang reached out to pick Teng Yun up and put him in the bed properly. He also removed his own clothing and then lay back down on the bed. He wrapped his arms around Teng Yun and looked at the other personβs pale and miserable face. Smiling, he said, βIβm not about to execute you. Why are you so scared?β
Teng Yunβs eyes were open but he refused to look at Xue Junliang. He said in a low voice, βYour Majesty said you would not force me.β
βOhβ¦β Xue Junliang pretended to search his memory before smiling, βI really forgot. When did I say that? Yunβer should remind me.β
Teng Yun wrinkled his eyebrows in disgust. He and the original Feng Country Grand Princess shared the same first name but with different surnames. Teng Yun remembered when he was still a child, his father often called him Yunβer.
But just now, when Xue Junliang had unintentionally called him with childhood nickname, Teng Yun was somehow touched. But because this nostalgic feeling was caused by his sworn enemy, he couldnβt help but feel disgusted.
Xue Junliang covered both of them with the quilt and said, βAifei is always so serious, it makes people want to tease you everytime.β
Feeling the person in his arms was still very tense and stiff, Xue Junliang retracted his arms. He lay down on his back and gazed at the bed curtains above him. His tone was somewhat unfathomable as he said, βYou donβt like me and I donβt want to force you. But in the end, youβre still my wife. So tell me, who is the person in your heart?….. Is it Marquis Zhenjiang?β
Teng Yunβs heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, here comes the interrogation. Xue Junliang was suspicious. No matter how open-minded and benevolent Xue Junliang acted on the outside, he was still an Emperor who always had a suspicious mind.
Teng Yun said, βChen-qie doesnβt know Marquis Zhenjiang.β
Xue Junliang nodded, though he knew the other person couldnβt see it. Smiling, he said, βAifei is really smart, always knows what kind of answer others like to hear.β
βI only speak the truth.β
βAlright,β Xue Junliang turned sideways to face Teng Yun. With a slight smile on his face, in a low husky voice he said, βWhether itβs true or false, it doesnβt matter. When will Aifei love this Seat then?β
Seeing Xue Junliang shifting closer, Teng Yun started to panic before forcing himself to stay calm. Xue Junliang hadnβt tried to make a move; Xue Junliang was only teasing him by talking in a low and husky, suggestive voice near his ear.
Teng Yun smiled and said, βYour Majesty doesnβt really sincerely like Chen-qie either, so why insist on my love?β
Xue Junliang paused, gently rubbing the scar in Teng Yun’s ear with the pads of his fingers. The scabs had started to fall off, revealing the new skin underneath. The new skin was slightly pinker and more tender than its surrounding.
Caressing the other personβs ear, Xue Junliang said, βYouβre really smartβ¦..Β But you have exaggerated your opinions. Aifei grew up in an Imperial Palace, do you really believe in the so-called true feelings? These feelings are nothing but an absurd joke.β
Hearing the question, Teng Yun couldnβt help sighing, βI donβt believe in it either.β
Xue Junliang laughed and suddenly grabbed Teng Yunβs hand and brought it to his lower body.
Teng Yun shuddered violently, he was so shocked he could only stammer, βYouβ¦β
Xue Junliang was rather calm as he said, βItβs a dark night with no candles and this Seat is alone with a beautiful woman. It would not be normal if there was no reaction.β
Without letting go of Teng Yunβs hand, Xue Junliang propped himself with an elbow and leaned down, trapping Teng Yun under him. His voice deep and low as he said, βThis reaction was provoked by Aifei. Iβm not going to force you. But shouldnβt you be helping me with this?β
Then he guided Teng Yunβs hand to stroke his manhood up and downβ¦
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Even at night, the camp on the outskirts of the capital was very bright all night long. The patrolling generals did not dare to slacken off at all.
From one of the big tents, a man came out. He walked leisurely with hands clasped behind him as if he was only stretching his legs and there was no purpose. The soldiers watched the manβs movement with their peripheral visions but didnβt stop him.
The man was dressed in a light green robe and was wearing a fur-trimmed jacket. He had a slightly-delicate face and a scholarly air about him. He was not very tall, didnβt look very strong, but didnβt look weak either.
He walked aimlessly until he arrived at a large training ground. In daylight, the training ground looked very spectacular. But tonight, only four braziers, one in each corner of the square ground, were lit; leaving the areas between the braziers dark.
The man stopped and stood right in the middle of the dark training ground; it was unclear what he was looking at. After standing there for a while, he stepped forward and went to a wooden platform set in the eastern end of the square. There was a banner with the word βXueβ on it.
The man got on the wooden platform, turned around and quietly looked into the distance. Probably because the wooden platform was somewhat high, he could see farther away, but outside the camp, it was dark, and it was not known what he was looking at.
βMarquis Zhenjiang seems very peaceful.β Someone suddenly said, yet the man didnβt even look startled, instead he turned to look at Xue Houyang and said, βItβs Second Brother.β
Xue Houyang said, βI heard that your evening meal was not touched. Iβm sorry there is nothing in this army camp that suits your taste. Tomorrow, when we enter the Palace, His Majesty has already prepared a banquet to welcome you.β
βNo, no,β Xue Yu said. He sounded very humble as he said, βItβs not like that, itβs justβ¦ I have turned to following Buddhaβs teachings, and have been a vegetarian for years.β
Xue Houyang nodded, βThen Iβll order people to prepare vegetarian meals for you.β
βThank you.β
The night was peaceful, and Xue Yu was very modest and unassuming. Nothing about Xue Yu spelled arrogance. Yet, Xue Houyang was still in doubt because Xue Yu had brought a thousand soldiers to the capital. Furthermore, Xue Yu had a person who accompanied him everywhere; he seemed like a master and was called Lang Jing.
Xue Houyang could see that Lang Jing was a master in martial arts. The person always spoke without any expression on his face, and it seemed like he only listened to Xue Yuβs words.
The next day, escorted by Xue Houyang, Xue Yu arranged for his soldiers to stay at the army camp and then he and Lang Jing entered the Imperial Palace.
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Xue Junliang got up early in a good mood and saw the Empress was pretending to be dead; her back was to him and her head was buried deep under the quilt as if trying to suffocate herself to death.
He called Jiang Yu in to help him freshen up and change his clothes, then deliberately said, βThe Empress was very exhausted last night, donβt wake her up in a hurry, let her rest a little longer.β
Jiang Yu complied. His actions and speech became light and gentle for fear of waking up the Empress.
At this time, Teng Yun was already awake. Hearing Xue Junliangβs words, he almost ground his teeth to powder. Last night, he was forced to help Xue Junliang find relief. He barely slept last night; he felt the palm of his hand burning.
Teng Yun had been very disciplined for so many years and never believed in love. Heβd never met anyone who made him want to believe in it, let alone someone who wanted him to help them find release. Teng Yun was an iron-fisted Great General who was not afraid to die in battle, but apparently he was afraid of Xue Junliangβs shamelessnessβ¦
At the morning court, Xue Junliang gave Xue Yu the warmest welcome as if Xue Yu was his favorite brother. After the court, Xue Junliang announced a welcoming banquet for Xue Yu and invited all the court officials present to join the banquet for welcoming back the family.
Xiu Yao helped her mistress freshen up, then she folded the clothes given by Emperor Xue carefully and put them in a cupboard. Giving a knowing smile, she said, βNext time, you must wear it again, Your Majesty.β
When it was almost noon, Xue Junliang sent Jiang Yu to invite the Empress to the banquet. The banquet was intended to welcome a family member so the Empress and the Crown Prince needed to attend. How could the Empress miss this occasion?
Jiang Yu led Teng Yun to the garden where the banquet was being held. When they passed through a winding corridor, they ran into Marquis Zhenjiang who was entering the garden from the other side.
Xue Yu, who was only followed by Lang Jing, froze for a moment when he saw the Empress before saying, βChen-di pays respect to the Imperial Sister-in-law.β
At first, Teng Yun didnβt recognize who this person was, but by his greeting, Teng Yun realized this must be Marquis Zhenjiang who had been causing such a buzz even before arriving at the Capital.
After accepting the greeting, Teng Yun was not keen on having any longer contact with the marquis. He started to walk again but was stopped by Xue Yu. Teng Yun thought Xue Yu still had something to say but he didnβt expect Xue Yu to suddenly reach a hand and touch his temples, touching the place where there was scar left by the assasination attempt.
Jiang Yu was shocked by Xue Yuβs action. He was about to remind Marquis Zhenjiang to conduct himself with decorum but then he saw a group of people coming over from another side of the winding corridor. The person at the lead was wearing black official robe with gold accents and a jade-beaded tassel crown.
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Uh oh xue yu….
Thanks for the chapter β¬ ^ *^)/// ~~ β‘β‘β‘β‘β‘
TY, I’m still waiting for you to just vomit on that %*;;:%% of a king when he’s ‘not’ forcing you again..
Thx for the bonus ch (γ Λγ Λ)
Yes!
I thought i was the only one!! Glad i’m notπ©
Thank you! Me too.
+1
Hating on him with you.
What the.. did they really meet before or was he part of the assassination attempt?
Thanks for the chapter <3
I definitely would have found a way to be sick or ruin that outfit! Or if that wasnβt possible, then my hand(s) would have stopped or βdroppedβ off his d**k as soon as he let go. Bruh, you have your own hands, use those!
Or just squeeze it real hard lmao
But in all seriousness, i wanted TY to defy him in some way too :/
i get you but that wont be wise
what if he gets angry and decided to rape you or take offend and make your life harder
he is the emperor and the other is his hostage wife from another country
there is no love nor respect between them I wont take the risk just like the mc did
+1
I didn’t expect much by X something something, but the maid keeps annoying, i feel like slapping or killing her. It’s disgusting how sexual harassment is just…ew. Is she f*king blind??? OMG i just want her to stfu! I dont even care wtf she has goong in her head OMG
I just know that he sharad same “Yun” character as Grand Princess! I thought he escaped the troupe of possessing body of the same name π€£. Hmm what did this Xue Yu’s planning..
Hmm. I guess he won’t be able to get his gender back huh
this chapter made me so grossed out i’m not sure if i can keep reading :/