The petite Emperor's pretty face had already darkened like the bottom of a pot.
Although it was an indisputable fact that he lacked competence, hearing it said aloud really was distressing.
If only he didn't need this kid's help, if only it wasn't already this late, if only he couldn't hear this guy's inner thoughts...
Ah, forget it, not going to stoop to the same level as this cur!
The petite Emperor took a deep breath, simultaneously consoling himself inwardly.
Looking over at Lin Yi, although he was very annoyed inside, his face showed no hint of it.
After all, his life was still in the hands of the petite Emperor.
Who knows if a single displeasure could lead the Emperor to have him thrown out and beheaded.
Moreover, there was the upcoming poker game with the Empress, so he didn't bother holding a grudge against the petite Emperor.
Plus, he had an even bolder idea in his heart.
Heh heh, isn't this petite Emperor also a beautiful woman...
Turning to the Empress, upon hearing the Emperor's rebuke and seeing the Emperor's somewhat ashen face, she felt at a loss for a moment.
She didn't understand why His Majesty had suddenly become angry.
Initially intending to order all the servants to be removed, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
At the same time, she watched the little eunuch who had reached the table pick up the wine pot and poured a cup for each of them.
When the petite Emperor saw Lin Yi pouring the wine, he didn't hesitate, picked it up and said to the Empress:
"Come, no need for you to massage My shoulders, Empress. I feel somewhat tired today. Accompany me in drinking a few cups."
Although the Empress' technique was good and it was really comfortable on his shoulders, he was still in a woman's body and feared a sudden attack from the Empress.
If she were to suddenly grab a 'peach,' that would spell disaster.
Having said that, he tilted his head back and gulped down the wine in the cup.
However, as the wine entered his mouth, the petite Emperor's brow immediately furrowed.
Gulping the wine down with a thud, the next moment he looked up at Lin Yi as the Empress returned to her seat and also picked up her cup to drink.
His gaze at Lin Yi was full of displeasure.
It was as if he was saying, 'You cur, didn't you say this Nine-Curves Mandarinfish Pot wouldn't let me taste wine? How come the drink in my mouth is still wine? Could this cur be deceiving me?'
In an instant, the petite Emperor began to speculate inwardly.
Looking at Lin Yi, he naturally saw that questioning and complaining look from the Emperor.
This made him unconsciously curl his lips slightly, and a mocking voice echoed in the petite Emperor's mind:
[What are you staring at me for? Are you stupid? They have a wine pot here; I can't just come up and switch it with the Nine-Curves Mandarinfish Pot, right? At least we have to finish this pot of wine first, right?
And you're the one rushing me so frantically. I haven't even had the chance to fill the Nine-Curves Pot with water yet...]
Of course, Lin Yi felt quite wronged at this moment.
But right now, he didn't have a good solution, since these things were impossible for the petite Emperor to know.
Now all he could do was wait for the two to finish this pot of wine, hoping that the petite Emperor's tolerance wasn't so poor.
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While he was thinking this, he picked up the wine pot again, preparing to fill their cups once more.
Yet who would have thought, at this moment the young Emperor suddenly furrowed his brow, stopping him from pouring the wine.
Under the puzzled gaze of the Empress beside him, the young Emperor suddenly spoke to Lin Yi:
"Fetch some Three Happiness Juice for Us. This wine tastes too insipid and flavorless, I don't like it at all."
Hearing this, Lin Yi was taken aback for a moment, but then quickly recovered and responded with an affirmation. He then took the wine pot and left.
Before Lin Yi left the room, the young Emperor's mind echoed with his voice.
[F*ck, this young Emperor is something else, how did she catch on so quickly? Such intelligence is too impressive! I thought she was just a vase, seems like I was so wrong...]
Thereupon, the young Emperor, who had been looking displeased just a moment ago, couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth upwards slightly, and two shallow dimples appeared on his face.
If Lin Yi saw this, he would undoubtedly think to himself, 'What a bewitching little vixen'.
At that moment, Mu Wanqing was also full of doubt, wondering why His Majesty had gone from looking so livid to suddenly appearing so cheerful.
Of course, the young Emperor herself was completely unaware that, at some point, her mood had started to be affected by the inner thoughts of this guy Lin Yi.
Even though she's the Empress, she's also just a young girl in the throes of springtime.
"Your Majesty, it's getting late. Why not let this concubine attend to you with a bath, to relieve the fatigue of your body."
However, it's natural for the young Emperor to not agree to the Empress's proposal.
If she really bathed with her, wouldn't that expose her secret to the other party?
So she simply waved her hand:
"No need for a bath, when there's a beauty by one's side, how could I be in the mood for such things?
I've heard before about the Empress's legendary tolerance for wine, therefore I'm quite curious. Please wait a moment, Empress, when little Lin brings the Three Happiness Juice, accompany Me in a few heavy drinks."
Having said that, the Empress naturally couldn't object.
So she could only gently pick up the chopsticks and start to serve the young Emperor.
And the young Emperor played her part well, eating with a starving appetite.
The sight made the Empress feel a pang of sorrow.
To follow the man one marries whether he be a chicken or a dog, let alone the fact that she married the ruler of a nation, how could Mu Wanqing not feel distressed for him?
A sovereign of a nation, to be so famished from the state affairs on the second day of his grand marriage, how busy he must be on regular days.
At the same time, Mu Wanqing also realized why His Majesty, at the age of twenty-eight, had no concubines in the Harem.
It must be His Majesty's dedication to state affairs, working day after day, that delayed matters of the Harem.
With this thought in her heart, Mu Wanqing was determined to take over the affairs of the Harem in the future, making sure not to distract His Majesty with such issues.
With this in mind, the Empress immediately began to serve the young Emperor with distressed care, while saying:
"Your Majesty, rest assured, in the future I will manage the Harem well for you and strive to establish the Six Palaces of Three Consorts as soon as possible."
Hearing this, the young Emperor almost choked on the rice in her mouth.
Great, just dealing with one Empress is troublesome enough, if a few more concubines were added, I would go insane!
Of course, if Lin Yi heard this...
...End of chapter…
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