Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 85: Meeting the Emperor

By the time Chu Lian had awkwardly gotten up from the floor with the help of Eunuch Sun, she glanced back and saw that Prince Jin was still standing at the top of the stairs. His azure eyes were definitely pointed in her direction. Strangely, Chu Lian got the feeling that there was a trace of humor in those unusual eyes of his, almost like he was laughing at her.

After she finished straightening out her clothes, Chu Lian stomped her foot in frustration. She didn't dare to turn back around anymore, afraid that she would fall down again. This time, she obediently followed behind Eunuch Sun, carefully watching her steps.

Prince Jin turned around, and at an angle that Chu Lian couldn't see, the corners of his lips hooked up into a slight smile.

Now that he had seen more of Chu Lian's personality, he couldn't quite believe that she would arrange a secret meeting with Xiao Bojian.

Perhaps his good friend He Sanlang had misunderstood her?

Eunuch Sun brought Chu Lian inside the imperial gardens to Tingyu Pavilion.

He announced, "Your Majesty, Honoured Lady Jinyi has arrived."

After that report, he retreated to one side, revealing Chu Lian behind him.

Chu Lian lowered her gaze and kneeled down to greet this Chengping Emperor. "Chu Lian pays respects to Your Majesty."

Suddenly, bell-like laugher rang out. "Your Majesty, this new Honoured Lady Jinyi that you've named is quite the well-mannered young lady!"

The Chengping Emperor above her laughed along with her. His voice was low and magnetic, imposing through sound alone. Chu Lian listened as the Chengping Emperor said, "Alright, Imperial Concubine, don't tease the girl."

Chu Lian's head was still lowered, but a glint flashed through her eyes. Imperial Concubine? Imperial Concubine Wei?

Her face contorted into an expression full of suffering. The more she didn't want it, the more likely it was to happen, wasn't it? She had gone against Imperial Princess Leyao before. Now the moment she entered the palace, she was faced with Imperial Princess Leyao's mother, Imperial Concubine Wei? Were the heavens toying with her?

"Rise, and let me take a look at you."

The Chengping Emperor seemed to be in a good mood today, so his tone was rather carefree.

Chu Lian stood and slowly looked up. She sneaked a glance at the two people seated above her.

The Chengping Emperor was dressed in imperial yellow. Although he was already middle-aged, he hadn't lost his figure. His eyes were deep and unreadable.

The beautiful woman next to him, dressed in an elaborate purple court dress, looked to be in her twenties. She had a tall and slender figure. Her dress was tied right below her bust, emphasising the fullness of her bosom. She radiated an aura full of pride and strength. Her makeup only added to her charm- with lips painted bright and red, she was just as equally a temptation as she was untouchable by mortal men. This was the Emperor's most favoured concubine at the moment: Imperial Concubine Wei. The cat-like shape of her eyes made it seem as if she was peering down at Chu Lian from the corner of her eyes.

Chu Lian had only taken a quick peek at these two great personages before looking down again. Since she had moved too quickly, she hadn't been able to get a clear view of their expressions.

When the Chengping Emperor caught sight of Chu Lian's face, there was a minute shift in his originally calm expression. The deep pools of his eyes flashed for an instant, quickly masking over the change as if he had never been surprised in the first place.