Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace-Chapter 46 Intimacy, Action

Ye Wanqiu was wearing a luxurious pink-red gown, with a long hem that didn’t touch the ground, and tassels swaying at the edge.

Her voice was soft yet carried a hint of coldness, completely contrary to her charming face; her long eyes seemed to captivate hearts.

Unlike Noble Consort Hu’s seduction.

Every move of Noble Consort Hu carried a tempting aura, while Ye Wanqiu resembled an alluring noble sister, no, more like the girl next door, giving an indescribable sense of closeness.

How does the saying go?

Right.

Pure yet alluring.

That was the impression Ye Wanqiu gave Chen Mo.

The most crucial aspect was her "title."

Chen Mo searched through his little notes in his mind.

There it was.

She had appeared twice before in simulations.

Both times involved very intimate interactions with him.

This woman seemed easily obtainable...

"So it’s Consort Jing, this maid has seen Consort Jing." Chen Mo bowed to Ye Wanqiu.

Ye Wanqiu held a relatively low status among the harem concubines.

The Emperor had only visited her once four years ago after she entered the palace, granting her the title of Consort Jing, and hadn’t returned since, so in the eyes of everyone in the Imperial Palace, Consort Jing was not favored.

Adding to that, her father held a mere idle fifth-grade official position in the court known for his integrity, resulting in a modest family status.

This led to her low position among the harem concubines.

Furthermore, she was an ordinary person unable to cultivate.

Therefore, within the harem, any consort could give her a hard time, should they wish to.

"There’s no need... for formalities." Being looked at so directly by Chen Mo, even sensing an invasive look in his eyes, Ye Wanqiu blushed and averted her gaze slightly.

Chen Mo also noticed this, quickly shifting his focus elsewhere; the simulations had sparked his imagination, causing him to gaze at Ye Wanqiu a bit longer.

Ye Wanqiu took a light breath, feeling slight pain from her knees, furrowed her brow, then said, "You saved Fanqiu; I haven’t thanked you."

"Qing Shuang."

Unlike other concubines, Ye Wanqiu didn’t like to refer to herself as "I, in this palace," always using "I" instead.

And Qing Shuang was the name of the palace maid by her side. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Upon hearing Ye Wanqiu call, Qing Shuang, being her personal maid, immediately understood, untied the brocade pouch from her waist, and took out some silver fragments to give to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo: "..."

Seeing Chen Mo’s expression, Ye Wanqiu thought he was dissatisfied with the small amount and couldn’t help but frown; indeed, compared to other concubines’ rewards, her silver was rather meager.

Ye Wanqiu signaled Qing Shuang with a glance.

Qing Shuang immediately handed the brocade bag in her hand to Chen Mo.

"..."

Chen Mo realized Ye Wanqiu had misunderstood and quickly said, "Your Highness, this reward is undeserved. Although I saved Fanqiu, I also let it escape."

Hearing this, Ye Wanqiu’s eyebrows relaxed once more, a slight smile appeared, and she gently called, "Fanqiu, it’s supper time, there’s shrimp rice balls you love."

As she finished speaking.

Chen Mo only heard a meow, then saw the fat cat that had fled running towards Ye Wanqiu.

Ye Wanqiu bent down and picked up Fanqiu, stroking its soft fur with her jade-like hands.

Fanqiu narrowed its eyes slightly, its neck, too fat to see, contracted a little, looking rather content.

Cai’Er stifled a laugh, finding this tabby cat somewhat amusing.

After calming Fanqiu, Ye Wanqiu looked at Chen Mo and said, "Fanqiu is very obedient and well-behaved, just somehow provoked Sister Yu, and was pelted with stones by her people..."

...

The conversation should have ended here, and Chen Mo should have left.

Yet somehow, he brought the topic back to Fanqiu and started chatting with Ye Wanqiu.

Luckily, Ye Wanqiu’s chamber and Weiyang Palace shared a part of their way, and since there weren’t many people on the road, they talked as they walked.

During the conversation, Ye Wanqiu discovered that she and Chen Mo were quite congenial.

No matter what she said, Chen Mo could practically always respond, and even elaborated extensively.

It made Ye Wanqiu feel like she’d met a kindred spirit.

When they parted ways, there was even a hint of reluctance in Ye Wanqiu’s eyes, but thankfully she hadn’t forgotten her identity, so despite their earlier conversation, they didn’t appear overly close.

Such as always smiling at Chen Mo, and the like.

...

After parting, Ye Wanqiu murmured to herself as she looked towards Weiyang Palace, "It’s a pity I’m not familiar with the Empress, otherwise, I could have asked her to speak for me."

On the other side, Chen Mo said to Cai’Er, "Cai’Er, I hope you won’t tell the Empress about what just happened."

"Why?" Cai’Er was taken aback, then added, "The Empress values you, and if Consort Yu wants to deal with you, the Empress could stand up for you."

"..."

"Although I am merely a servant to the Empress, since Consort Yu has already been deterred, there is no need to trouble the Empress, lest she becomes annoyed." Chen Mo said.

Upon hearing this, Cai’Er thought of how the Empress had been bothered recently; indeed, informing her would displease Her Majesty.

So Cai’Er nodded in agreement.

Deciding not to inform the Empress.

Seeing Cai’Er nodding, Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief. Although it wouldn’t be much of an issue to tell the Empress, he didn’t want to leave the impression of using her name to cause trouble everywhere on her mind.

...

Xiao Yunxi needed a rest; with some time before lunch, so after returning to Weiyang Palace, Chen Mo didn’t go to her chamber but instead returned to his Maid’s Room.

Then he found a wooden barrel and filled it with hot water.

Next, he ground the herbs he got into powder and poured it all into the wooden barrel, stirring it.

Soon, the clear water in the barrel turned turbid, becoming a reddish-brown color.

Finally, Chen Mo went out to check around the Maid’s Room, closing all the doors and windows, then took off his clothes and soaked his body in the barrel.

...

Yonghe Palace.

The palace maids and eunuchs had long been dismissed.

The large chamber was quiet.

Yet, amidst the silence, voices quietly emerged.

"The dog Emperor will go to Saint Emperor Mountain for a sacrificial ceremony tomorrow and return to the chamber the day after."

"A sacrificial ceremony at Saint Emperor Mountain? Who will accompany him?"

"I don’t know; the dog Emperor has never allowed me to meddle in defense and military affairs. I only know the Empress, the Crown Prince, and Li Taishi will go."

"Lin Su Ya?"

"Unknown."

"..."

After a pause in the conversation.

Voices resumed.

"Nanyang County must be mobilized; this moment when the dog Emperor holds a sacrificial ceremony, we should make good use of it."

"The Lord plans to assassinate the dog Emperor?" The voice carried a hint of surprise.

"No, the Lord’s target is not to assassinate the dog Emperor. Of course, if it incidentally succeeds, that would be the best..."