C83 (1/2)

Madam Su was like Su Yu, someone who knew when to advance and when to retreat. Although this was specially arranged for her and Su Xing Yu, she did not really talk to Su Yu. Instead, she picked up some anecdotes or gossips for Qing Qing to listen to, which made her laugh.

As the three were deep in conversation, they suddenly heard a shrill voice in their ear. ”Greetings to the empress.”

”Little Lu, is there something wrong with the emperor?” Seeing that the person who came was a nobody, Qing Qing guessed that it must be Duanmu Yu Ling who had something to talk to her about.

”The Emperor only ordered his servants to invite the empress. This servant doesn't know what's the matter.”

He gave Madam Su and Su Yu a slight smile. Without further ado, he followed the small path to where Duanmu Yu Ling was.

Just as he was about to greet her, he was helped to his feet by Duanmu Huanghun. ”Empress, what are you smiling so happily for? Come and tell me.”

Qing Qing rolled her eyes internally. She had been looking for him just to ask him about these useless things. She didn't know if he was full or not.

”Chenqie was just talking to Su Rou and you're interested in me, your majesty?”

Seeing that Qing Qing wasn't willing to speak, Duanmu Yu Ling didn't press her and instead said, ”Empress, I heard from Xiahou that your mount is a good rider. Will you come out with me later?”

”Of course it's good, but chenqie didn't bring her riding attire today. I wonder if she will be able to sweep away the emperor's interest?”

”No worries, I will send someone to get it now.”

He called upon the personal guards he had brought with him, whispered a few words to them, and then dragged Qing Qing to his tent. Consort De was also here. When she saw Qing Qing come up, she quickly got up to greet her.

Qing Qing gave him a nonchalant look. ”Take a seat. You don't have that much etiquette outside.”

When both of them were seated, Consort De still maintained her half-squatting posture, her face filled with guilt.

When Duanmu Yu Ling saw this, he was puzzled and asked, ”What's wrong with Consort De?”