After the emperor read her mind, the salted fish concubine effortlessly won the title of empress.

Chapter 66 Inviting Favor

She wasn't promoted even though she was pregnant, but she was promoted just because she went on a trip with the emperor.

Li Yuanke looked at her coldly, "You mean, being promoted is more important than having a son?"

She finally realized something was wrong and hurriedly knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, I misspoke! I deserve to die!"

She slapped herself hard twice.

Wang Yuehuai felt extremely relieved, but dared not show it.

Li Yuanke ignored her, pulled Shen Shixi away, and the sound of "Respectfully seeing off the Emperor" came from behind.

Enraged, Yuan Zhaoyue raised her hand to strike Wang Yuehuai, shouting, "It's all your fault, you bitch! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have lost face like this today!"

Wang Yuehuai let her slap him twice, tears streaming down his face.

After Yuan Zhaoyue stormed off, Guiqiu dared to step forward. "My lady, your rank is now higher than hers. Why do you still allow yourself to be humiliated by her?"

With tears streaming down her face, Wang Yuehuai said, "Her father is the military governor of Xiangzhou, but what about my family? My father is just a nominal official with a donation, and if he gets angry, my family will face annihilation."

Shen Shixi accompanied Li Yuanke for an afternoon nap. After he got up, he went off to do his work, and she returned to Peach Blossom Village by herself.

The female physician she requested had arrived. She was the younger sister of Imperial Physician Zhang, named Zhang Qinghao. She was about thirty years old and had been working in the Imperial Hospital for over ten years. She was very experienced and seemed honest and reliable.

She had been married and had children, but then her child had an accident, and her husband had a new lover. Her mother-in-law disliked her because she knew medicine, and she was not tolerated by her husband's family. She wanted to get a divorce but failed, so she pretended to die and escaped. To avoid being noticed, she entered the Imperial Hospital as a female doctor.

The female doctor had a very low status and was looked down upon by wealthy families, who felt that having someone knowledgeable in medicine in the backyard made the whole family unsafe.

"The quota for first-class palace maids here is already full, so you will be temporarily ranked as a second-class palace maid. You are a special talent, and in the future... if you serve well, you will naturally be treated well."

"This servant thanks you, my lord!"

Even second-class palace maids received a higher monthly allowance than female physicians.

Zhang Qinghao was already very satisfied. Her brother had arranged for her to serve Consort Zhao. Her mistress was kind, and the treatment at Zhaoyang Palace was the best in the harem.

Of course, one must also do one's best in handling affairs.

That evening, Li Yuanke came, and Shen Shixi expressed his gratitude, asking Zhang Qinghao to come over and kowtow.

"Her health is poor. You have done your best to help her recover. If you do a good job, I will reward you handsomely!"

"Yes, this servant will certainly serve my master wholeheartedly!"

Shen Shixi was already clinging to Li Yuanke. "Why has Your Majesty come at this hour? I'm in mourning today and cannot serve Your Majesty. Would Your Majesty like to find another place?"

Li Yuanke supported her and laughed, "Alright, whoever Xi'er wants me to go to, I'll go!"

Shen Shixi bit his shoulder, "You bastard! Li Yuanke, how dare you!"

Zhang Qinghao was tidying up the tea set when she was so frightened that her whole body went limp. The tea set clattered, and she quickly knelt on the ground, thinking to herself, "Brother, you've ruined me. How can I survive to the New Year working here?"

She came to her senses and found that the two had already entered the inner hall. Bai Ping came over and helped her up. "Sister Zhang, don't worry. There are only two things to remember when working for the master: loyalty and keeping your mouth shut. You don't need to be afraid of anything else."

Zhang Qinghao quickly replied, "Thank you for your guidance, young lady. I'm sure I can do it!"

Shen Shixi was already in a bad mood, and Li Yuanke was coming, so there was nothing she could do; she couldn't possibly turn him away.

It was a rare opportunity for Shen Shixi to have a pure sleep. Having slept too much during the day, she couldn't sleep well at night, and her hands couldn't stop moving.

Li Yuanke gasped, gripped her wrist, and looked coolly into her bright eyes. "Did you do that on purpose?"

"I'm just... curious! I've never... seen anything like it before!"

I've seen a lot in my past life, but in this life, I haven't seen much for sixteen years, so my hands are getting a little restless.

Shen Shixi leaned closer to him, breathing heavily, and whispered, "Why are you so stingy? It won't do anything."

Her hands felt a little numb. To be honest, it was quite heartbreaking to see her like this, but unfortunately, circumstances didn't allow it.

It burned deep into her heart.

"Can you serve me?"

"Sure, as long as you're not afraid, I'm willing to risk my life for you!"

[Fight to the death, let's see if you're scared! I'll scare you to death, you bastard!]

Li Yuanke snorted coldly. He really didn't dare; he wasn't that much of a beast.

He shook off her hand, rolled over, and said, "Go to sleep!"

Shen Shixi couldn't sleep. After a while, she turned around and lay on his back, wrapping her arms around his waist and sneaking over. Li Yuanke grabbed her wrist and held it tightly.

[That stingy fellow, not even a little bit! That bastard Li Yuanke is truly gifted. What a pity, he's almost twenty-five! I've heard that a twenty-five-year-old man is no different from a sixty-year-old!]

Li Yuanke was so angry he was almost trembling. What kind of nonsense is this bastard?

Shen Shixi insisted for a moment, then Li Yuanke let go and gave in to her.

He simply rolled over, his voice hoarse, "You really think I wouldn't dare touch you right now? I came here specifically to keep you company because I was worried about your stomach hurting, and you, on the other hand, have no conscience at all."

"How am I heartless? What did I do to you? I just...touch you! Why can't I touch you? I didn't say I wanted to eat you!"

"Then eat!" Li Yuanke roared. "Don't I feel uncomfortable like this?"

Shen Shixi's fingers circled around, and Li Yuanke hissed in pain. He looked down at the woman in his arms, who was like a bewitching enchantress in every way. He grabbed her face and kissed her.

"Awoooooo..."

Shen Shixi didn't want to get close to him, but it was too late now, and she had no choice but to accept it.

Half of my arm doesn't even belong to me anymore!

It's incredibly sour.

Shen Shixi went on strike, but Li Yuanke wouldn't let her. His voice was low and husky, his eyes glazed over, like a male demon sucking away souls, "If you're going to play, then play to your heart's content!"

He leaned against the headboard, a tingling sensation running through his body, the feeling... on the verge of losing control, his hands gripping the sheets tightly beneath him.

He had never had this experience before, playing such a game with her was a unique experience, but he really enjoyed it.

"Li Yuanke, how can you be so easily swayed!" Shen Shixi accused, her voice trembling with tears.

"What do you think? Can you?" He nuzzled Shen Shixi's face, pulled her up to kiss her, and within a few breaths, Shen Shixi was also aroused, but she could only hold back.

This is fucking deadly!

"Just bear with it!" Shen Shixi couldn't take it anymore. She pushed him, but Li Yuanke wouldn't have it. "Why should I bear with it?"

At the last moment, Li Yuanke's voice was no longer suppressed, and a muffled groan was more intense than usual, which startled Li Fude, who was guarding outside, so much that he almost jumped up and his old face turned red.

Oh my goodness, Your Majesty! Consort Zhao is still wearing a red mark!

How could this be considered a proper bedchamber service? What will happen if word gets out?

Once Li Yuanke let go of that tension, he became completely relaxed. Shen Shixi, who had been hanging on by his sleeve for a long time but couldn't do anything, punched him in frustration.

Li Yuanke burst into laughter, leaned down and kissed her lips, "Once you're better, I promise I'll let you... mmm!"

"Get lost! Look how dirty this is!"

That flavor... was so intense!

Li Yuanke laughed, took her undergarment and wiped himself with it, "You dare to complain about me? I'll carry you to wash!"

He was excited and in a great mood.

In the Empress's palace, the Empress said, "Shen Shi is wearing a red mark today, but His Majesty still went to Peach Blossom Village?"