Chapter 127 (1/2)

Mo Qi Qi, who has not yet received the news of what had happened to the concubines, is lounging casually in front of a table.  ”So many of them have gone to him, I believe there will at least be one who moves Jun Qian Che's heart.”

Ban Xiang, who had adamantly disagreed from the very beginning, does not share her happiness, ”Your Ladyship, you are also one of His Majesty's women.  Are you truly not angry, seeing them seducing him in h.o.a.rdes?”

She replies her goodnaturedly, ”What is there to be angry about?  His Majesty does not belong to bengong alone.  Bengong is very generous.”

”You truly are generous,” a stern voice speaks up before Ban Xiang even gets to speak.

Mo Qi Qi jumps up in shock when she sees Jun Qian Che who suddenly shows up inside her palace.  She swallows heavily when she sees the ugly look on his face.  ”Your Majesty, w-why are you here?” she smiles obsequiously.

Jun Qian Che glances at Ban Xiang.

Ban Xiang retreats away in fear.

The room now only occupies the both of them.

Mo Qi Qi takes two steps back, out of fear.  Only when there is more distance between them does she have better chances of running.

Jun Qian Che takes out the pendant before coldly saying, ”The Empress seems to owe zhen an explanation.”

Mo Qi Qi very much wanted to s.n.a.t.c.h the pendant away the moment she sees it with him, but he scares her, so she can only laugh awkwardly, ”This was given to chenqie by chenqie's father when chenqie was entering the palace.”

Jun Qian Che smiles coldly, ”Duke Zhen sure dotes on his daughter.  Zhen believes that Duke Zhen gave it to you so that you could use it in times of need.  What pressing need does the Empress has today that you had to take it out?”

”Er, actually, it is like this, Your Majesty.” Mo Qi Qi begins racking her brain for a plausible excuse, ”According to the reading of the stars chart, tonight is an auspicious night for the union of men and women.  It is a perfect night to conceive.  It is said that even the child conceived from the union tonight will be auspicious.  Chenqie did not want to waste this chance, so chenqie sent the other concubines to serve Your Majesty.  You can relieve your stress and the other concubines can get what they desire; two birds with one stone.”

”Oh really?” Jun Qian Che narrows his eyes as he steps closer to her.

Mo Qi Qi stumbles backwards until she falls on top of her throne.  There is no way out for her.

Jun Qian Che picks up her chin and forces her to look at him.