My Devil Emperor
A Different Feel

It had already been past a week, but the topic of the discussion regarding Empress Xuan who was participating in giving the punishment to the Princess of Wei Kingdom was still much discussed. Even the news that has reached the outside of the palace raises pros and cons in various circles.

In the palace greetings, the empress who was being talked about was massaging her temple with her eyes closed.

"What the fuck are they? Why do I look to be blamed? Though it was obvious that those present heard His Majesty directly assign that responsibility to me?" yuan was upset.

"Calm down, Empress. Don't think too much. They'll stop soon. It's okay."

"Sister, you won't know how I feel. Look at some of those ministers when they cross paths with me, looking at me like an enemy that can destroy the world. I as this Empress feel unappreciated."

"It's actually also a natural reaction" Jingli said in a soft voice.

"What's wrong? It's just a punishment. When I was in my house, there was nothing preventing me from punishing the waiter there. Why can't it here? Also Your Majesty himself asked me to interfere."

"My Empress, of course it's different. The case is different too. If the empress or princess of the nobility were to punish her servant, it would not matter. Stay you? Empress, I myself was shocked by what happened that day. What did you guys agree on that made Emperor Xuan give you this much confidence?"

Yuan stared strangely at Jingli. "What did you say? Your reaction is no different from theirs."

"Empress, the main duty of an Empress like you is to serve only Her Majesty the Emperor. Being involved in yesterday's problems has come a long way. Of course everyone will be surprised. Even the much-loved Queen Yin of King Huang had never been directly involved in the political or social affairs of the kingdom."

"I knew. But still it's not my fault. I'm just following His Majesty's orders."

"I'm not saying it's your fault either. They alone were brave enough to the Empress. Maybe they think you can bring instability to the empire because His Majesty seems to give you power."

Yuan shook his hand. "I'm tired."

Just wanted to land his ass on the bed, someone outside knocked on the door.

Jingli bowed his body before going to see who was the person outside the empress' residence.

It didn't take long, Jingli went back in with someone beside him.

"Hamba salutes His Majesty the Empress."

"You?"

"I'm the outer palace servant bringing a message to Empress Xuan to meet Her Imperial Majesty at her residence."

"good. I understand, you can come back," Yuan said.

The servant bowed his body and came out.

"You want company?"

Tidying up his clothes, Yuan waved his hand and said, "No need. Sister, you can go back and rest."

"Good."

Yuan walked first followed Jingli behind him. Arriving at the door of Yuan's room, they parted ways.

This afternoon the sun was shining very hot, but because of the many shady trees in some corners of the imperial palace made Yuan not so hot.

Several servants and bodyguards he met on the street bowed respectfully.

"I don't know when this empire will be destroyed because of that witch. I don't know what he gave His Majesty." That faint sound entering Yuan's ears made him snort somehow for how many times.

"What do you mean? I think innovation is necessary. Also the decision the Empress made was not so bad."

"I'm the senior one here. You guys know what? The duties of the woman should only be in the kitchen, serving her husband and in-laws, and caring for children. Why interfere in state affairs? Destroying centuries of tradition" said a man who looked older than some of his colleagues. They seemed to have just walked out of the imperial hall.

Yuan's sudden presence certainly made the officials of the country compactly turn their bodies around and bow respectfully. "We greet Empress Xuan" they said. They look half-hearted.

"No need to pretend in front of me. That's so gross. Come on, why don't you go see His Majesty again now? I happen to be meeting him too. We just finish it in the presence of Emperor Xuan," Yuan said cynically.

"Pardon the servant has offended the Empress. Servants don't mean that."

Yuan shook his head and waved his hand. "Don't talk to me! How dare you talk about me in the back. Who are you guys?" After which, he waltzed away without listening to anything else.

"Empress." The two guards of the Qin Palace lowered their heads respectfully upon seeing Yuan's arrival.

Yuan nodded faintly. "His Majesty is back?"

"Your Majesty just returned. The Empress please come in." One of the bodyguards opened the door for Yuan and closed it after the woman entered.

The scent of sandalwood and mint greeted his nose when it was already inside.

"Come here." The familiar voice was heard. Yuan went further until his eyes caught the silhouette of a strapping body sitting on a wooden chair with a table in the middle. If you remember, in ZiXuan's bedroom there was a chair and a table placed in the middle of the room. The location is still the same when Yuan first went there, which is on the wedding night.

Yuan bowed his body as he said, "The Empress is meeting His Majesty the Emperor."

ZiXuan nodded and with his eyes gave Yuan the code to sit down.

"Is there something you want to say?" Ever since Princess Bingyan's matter was settled well, the relationship between the husband and wife had already improved quite a bit. It was visible from Yuan's call as the two of them looked more familiar.

"Next week I have to go to the border. Since you are still adapting to your position, so some tasks will be temporarily completed by the Queen Mother. You learn with him so that in the future you can really take over all your tasks."

Yuan poured tea on two empty cups. Giving one of them to ZiXuan and the other to him alone. "But is not a queen forbidden to interfere in the affairs of state? Wasn't the duty of a priest only to serve the emperor?"

ZiXuan raised his eyebrows. "Have you served me well?"

His face flushed listening to what the handsome man in front of him had just said. "Brother, can you not tempt me for a day? Aren't you going to be lost, don't think too much of me."

"It's weird, didn't you start it, then why am I to blame? The Queen can do many things, not just in bed. Although not directly visible, but he was involved behind the scenes. You must feel hot to be the conversation, right?"

"You did it on purpose, right? Brother, what kind of grudge do you have against me?!"

"You only see it on one side. Actually, it's good for your mentality. My empress doesn't have to be good at fighting, but my queen has to be a woman who can control others."

Yuan frowned then he shook his head. "I don't understand. Let's talk about something else. What business are you doing to the border? Is it for war?"

"No. Just a small matter, even if you don't understand. Already, you can come back."

"Brother, it's your nature, can't it be a little more friendly to me? After all we are friends" Yuan complained.

ZiXuan laughed softly. "I think I've been a little more friendly to you."

Yuan stunned. What the hell is going on? The man in front of him was laughing! Note it! Please take note of that! The usual haughty-looking face was laughing so beautifully. Yuan seemed to have just realized how handsome and dazzling ZiXuan was when he laughed. Just try the nature of friendly and warm, it is certain that the man will be the most handsome in the whole world.

Unknowingly, he swallowed his own saliva. His eyes focused on the red lips that were curving downwards. His heart just suddenly beat fast, and his blood was like it was on fire. That red hue appeared on his white cheeks. Yuan hurriedly lowered his head. Breathing with her hands squeezing her clothes.

ZiXuan only regained his senses when he saw the strange behavior of the girl in front. "You— alright?" He frowned as Yuan suddenly stood up.

"I—I'll go. Your Majesty, you—be careful. I'm waiting to come back."

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