Becoming the Villainess: I Dominate the Cultivation Realm with My Wok!-Chapter 405

The Imperial Concubine Wan was lying on the couch, holding a book in her hand, yet her eyes were closed in rest.

On both sides were beautiful Palace Maids standing guard, but in the vast palace hall, not a single eunuch was in sight.

Upon hearing footsteps, the Imperial Concubine Wan slightly raised her eyes, not expecting anyone to enter at this time.

Although the Palace Maids were all as beautiful as flowers, none could compare to the allure of Shao Yao. However, on her stunning face, the slightly upturned peach blossom eyes were pure, and this earnest expression reduced the enchanting atmosphere of her already beautiful features.

Seeing it was Shao Yao, a slight smile appeared on the somewhat weary face of the Imperial Concubine Wan, and she beckoned to Shao Yao: "Come to my side."

Shao Yao, full of joy, approached and squatted directly at the edge of the couch as indicated by the Imperial Concubine Wan, her head level with the concubine’s gaze.

If this had happened with other masters and servants, it would be considered a highly disrespectful perspective, yet the Imperial Concubine Wan did not reproach her, instead she affectionately patted her head.

Beauty is truly pleasing to the eye. Ever since becoming this Imperial Concubine, Wan has increasingly understood the desires that blind men with lustful eyes.

Who wouldn’t be mesmerized by such a charming face?

It’s a pity, such uniquely bewitching beauty, yet unable to captivate the Emperor’s mind. Although Shao Yao is also beautiful, if it could be replaced with the Second Prince Consort...

Enough, enough, as the Imperial Concubine showered in all-encompassing favor, she is now in a state of being uninterested in worldly struggles, too lazy to meddle in those chaotic affairs. She no longer has the youthful zeal to ensure her cherished possessions are in her hands.

Moreover, the Second Prince Consort, without the Second Prince, would indeed lack some of her charm. Once seen in her playful demeanor in front of her husband, even if obtained, she would only be tasteless.

"Your Ladyship, there are a man and a woman lingering outside the palace. The man looks like a young gentleman of some house, but these days, no one has invited any man from outside the palace in. The woman is even stranger, her clothes resembling material fit for a concubine, but layer upon layer, they are so worn out it seems they might have been stripped from others over many years..." Shao Yao reported truthfully.

Imperial Concubine Wan patted her head: "Merely two passersby, why waste any thought?"

"Your Ladyship is not worried that man might bring chaos to the harem? The way he walks so openly in the palace, someone who doesn’t know may even think he’s the Emperor."

Imperial Concubine Wan chuckled: "How long the Emperor can last is yet uncertain, but there’s not much time left regardless. If he’s able to take a few young maidens with him, it would only be a good deed."

"Your Ladyship!" Shao Yao’s voice was filled with coquettish discontent.

According to the regulations of the current dynasty, should the Emperor pass away, all concubines below the four concubines without children had to accompany him in death. Even for the four concubines or above, if their son was not crowned as Emperor, all except the Empress were also to be buried with him.

Furthermore, given the Emperor’s extreme favor towards Your Ladyship, even without such regulations, he would most likely have named Your Ladyship to accompany him in burial.

When Shao Yao arrived, it wasn’t long, only a few years at most. The older sisters said that with regard to Your Ladyship, the Emperor’s affection was more like doting on a beloved pet dog.

Though this comparison felt uncomfortable, before the Emperor was bedridden, Shao Yao had witnessed it once or twice and found the sisters not to be wrong.

"So, are the two people outside just to be let go like that?"