Chapter 1 An Ominous Premonition

In the evening, within the Imperial Palace,

Jiang Chen, who was lying on Consort Shu's lap, enjoying a massage, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, a premonition of something unpleasant.

He frowned and said, "Tsk, why do I feel like someone is plotting against me behind my back?"

Hearing this, a look of concern appeared on Consort Shu's beautiful face, and she said softly, "Your Majesty, you are the Son of Heaven, who would dare to plot against you?"

"In Yun'er's opinion, you are simply too worried about state affairs, your mind is too tense, causing you to have these illusions. Would you like me to summon the imperial physician to prescribe a calming medicine for you?"

Jiang Chen held her soft, jade-like hand and said with a mischievous smile, "How can an imperial physician compare to my Yun'er?"

"When it comes to relaxing the mind, no miraculous medicine can compare to your gentle embrace."

Understanding Jiang Chen's implication, Consort Shu's beautiful face flushed red with shyness.

Her beautiful eyes lowered slightly, her pearly teeth gently biting her red lips, as she leaned closer and said, "Your Majesty, it is still daytime, please, please be patient for a little longer."

"When night falls, this concubine will, will let you do as you please!"

Jiang Chen's desire was ignited by her shy demeanor, and he said in a hoarse voice, "What if I don't want to wait?"

As he spoke, his large hands slid along Consort Shu's slender waist, plunging into the two mounds of fullness, kneading them wantonly.

"Your, Your Majesty, please stop! The palace maids are still here!" Startled by Jiang Chen's boldness, Consort Shu hurriedly stopped him, too embarrassed to raise her head.

Although she was happy with His Majesty's enthusiasm, she was too embarrassed to cooperate in public. Such boudoir matters were more suitable to be done within the curtains.

Jiang Chen was also unwilling to force her.

After kissing her twice on her lotus-like face, he released his hold on her peaks, picked her up in his arms, and prepared to go to the bedroom.

At this moment, Feng Jin's anxious voice suddenly rang out from outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, something bad has happened, something bad has happened!"

"Prime Minister Pei has entered the palace with officials from the Censorate and the Court of Imperial Affairs, and they are demanding that Your Majesty give the Imperial Family and the people of the world an explanation!"

As soon as the words fell, Jiang Chen's expression instantly turned strange.

An explanation?

What explanation?!

Why were these court officials causing trouble again for no reason?

Jiang Chen was displeased and snorted coldly, "Refuse to see them. Just say that I have already retired for the night and tell them to go back."

Feng Jin's face was bitter, and he said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, you should still go and take a look. This matter is related to Grand Concubine Lü, and it must be treated with caution."

Lü Wangshu?

Jiang Chen immediately thought of what happened in the Hall of Diligent Governance at noon and understood that this was her revenge, aimed at using the hands of the court officials to annoy him.

Thinking of that furious and beautiful face, a cold glint flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

He had underestimated this woman!

"Your Majesty, affairs of state are important. You should go and meet with the ministers first. This concubine will wait for you obediently!" Consort Shu softly advised.

Jiang Chen came back to his senses and said nonchalantly, "No, let them wait. I will go when they have calmed down."

Consort Shu frowned, worried, "Your Majesty, these officials are all important pillars of the nation. Isn't it inappropriate to leave them hanging like this?"

Jiang Chen kissed her forehead, strode to the bed, and reassured her, "It's alright. I am the Son of Heaven, it is their duty to wait for me."

"Besides, those ministers are all worked up right now. Going there would only lead to arguing. I don't want to waste my breath on them, so I will let them cool off first."

After casually explaining a few words, Jiang Chen leaned over to unfasten Consort Shu's ice-blue corset, tasting those two soft mounds.

"Your Majesty, this concubine, this concubine still feels that this is inappropriate, ah~"

Consort Shu's persuasion was cut short, suddenly changing her tone. Her delicate and charming moans were irresistible.

A mischievous smile appeared on the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth. He lifted her smooth, jade-like legs and began a cloud-and-rain affair that lasted for half an hour.

It was not until Feng Jin came to urge him for the third time that he left the snow-white body beneath him, tidied his clothes, and headed to the Hall of Diligent Governance.

At this time, Prime Minister Pei and the others had been waiting for almost an hour!

Looking at Jiang Chen slowly entering the hall, their expressions were extremely ugly, and their eyes burned with raging anger.

"Your Majesty, have you committed an act of great disrespect towards Grand Concubine Lü?" Prime Minister Pei stood up and sternly questioned.

Jiang Chen naturally would not admit it.

The Great Wei Dynasty ruled the empire with filial piety. If the crime of disrespecting elders was confirmed, the reputation of him, the emperor, would be completely ruined and could not be salvaged.

"Prime Minister Pei, what nonsense are you talking about? My respect for the Grand Concubine is obvious to everyone in the court, how could there be any disrespect?"

After saying that, Jiang Chen put on an indignant look and looked at the ministers below, saying, "Gentlemen, you are all loyal subjects of the Great Wei, and you have served in the court for many years. You must speak a fair word for me!"

Hearing this, the ministers present were instantly stunned.

Why was His Majesty's reaction different from what they had expected?

However, on second thought, His Majesty had indeed treated the Grand Concubine with courtesy since he ascended the throne and had never offended her. Could it be that they had misunderstood?

The ministers fell into contemplation, but Prime Minister Pei did not buy it, and sternly questioned, "Your Majesty, did you really not say those rebellious words to Grand Concubine Lü?"

"Grand Concubine Lü is not a meddlesome woman, let alone lie about such things. You should tell the truth!"

The more he spoke, the more serious his expression became, and his eyes were filled with disappointment as he looked at Jiang Chen, "Your Majesty, do not forget that Grand Concubine Lü was personally appointed as the Imperial Noble Consort by the late Emperor! She is the one with the highest seniority in the Imperial Family!"

"The words you said to her are simply shameless and worse than a beast!"

"If this matter spreads, the entire Great Wei Dynasty will lose face..."

Prime Minister Pei had always been smiling in the court, and he had never been angry even when facing political enemies. He was a complete smiling tiger.

But now, he changed his usual style and scolded the Emperor in front of everyone!

It seemed that he wanted to use this to make the Emperor repent and dispel the absurd idea of ​​taking Grand Concubine Lü into the harem.

Jiang Chen understood his good intentions and was not angry, but he pretended to be angry on the surface.

He slammed the table and roared angrily, "Bastard! How dare you slander me like this? I think you don't want to be the Prime Minister anymore!"

After saying that, Jiang Chen snorted coldly and said righteously, "Since you are so sure that I am rebellious, then tell me, what exactly did I do?"

Prime Minister Pei was stunned. Jiang Chen's unabashed appearance left him speechless.

But on second thought, Grand Concubine Lü should not dare to lie about such an important matter.

Immediately, he said coldly, "This kind of absurd thing is difficult for this old minister to say!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and turned his gaze to the Grand Master of the Court of Imperial Affairs below, and said lightly, "Since the Prime Minister does not want to say it, then I will trouble the Grand Master to enlighten me!"

"I am really curious, what exactly is it that can cause you important ministers to mobilize and come to make trouble for me!"

A wry smile appeared on the corner of the Grand Master's mouth, and he stood up and said euphemistically, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the palace maid beside Grand Concubine Lü sent a message earlier."

"Saying that, saying that you said some offensive words in the Hall of Diligent Governance, and even threatened to, to..."

A look of determination flashed across his face, and he closed his eyes and said, "To take Grand Concubine Lü into the harem as well!"