Emperor Shen's charming wife

"Hmph, that's better!" Seeing that she had surrendered, Concubine Shu was pleased in her heart and did not pursue the matter any further. She just snorted coldly and walked away. Ning Yao looked at her departing figure with a cold smile on her lips. What a Concubine Shu, she actually dared to add insult to injury. She would remember this account! Not long after, a little eunuch hurried in, knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, the Emperor... the Emperor..." Ning Yao's heart tightened. Could it be that Shen Yu was really disappointed in her and did not even want to see her again? "What's wrong with the Emperor?" She asked in a deep voice, suppressing her uneasiness. The little eunuch looked up at her, then hurriedly lowered his head, hesitatingly saying: "The Emperor... the Emperor summoned you... summoned you to go immediately... go..." "Where to go?" Ning Yao had a bad premonition in her heart. The young eunuch took a deep breath, as if he mustered up great courage, raised his head suddenly, and said loudly: "Go to the imperial study and accept the punishment!" "Accept the punishment?" Ning Yao raised her eyebrows, but there was no fear in her eyes, but a hint of amusement, "What is the emperor singing? How come I don't remember what I have done wrong, and I need the emperor to punish me?" Shen Yu took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in his heart. This woman used to be timid in front of him, like a frightened little rabbit, but now she seems to have changed into a different person, her words are full of provocation, does she really think that relying on the power of her father and brother, he dare not touch her at all? "The queen is committing crimes and disrespecting the emperor's authority, isn't it wrong?" Shen Yu snorted coldly, his sharp eyes seemed to see through Ning Yao. "Your Majesty, you are joking," Ning Yao smiled softly, approaching step by step until there was only a fist's distance between them, "I was just joking with Your Majesty, why should Your Majesty take it seriously?" The faint fragrance on her body penetrated into Shen Yu's nose, but he felt that this fragrance was a little strange. It was different from the sweet and greasy fragrance of Ning Yao's body in the past. This fragrance was clear and elegant, but it inexplicably made him feel flustered. "Queen, pay attention to your identity!" Shen Yu took a step back suddenly, pulling away from Ning Yao, with a little unnoticeable panic in his tone. "Identity?" Ning Yao laughed as if she had heard a funny joke, "Your Majesty, are you reminding me that I am your queen, and you are the master of this world?" Her laughter stopped abruptly, and her eyes became sharp in an instant, "But Your Majesty, don't forget who personally sent you to the throne!" Shen Yu's face changed, and the feeling of uneasiness in his heart became stronger. He has always known that Ning Yao's father, General Ning, holds a large number of troops and is a force that cannot be ignored in the court. If it were not for General Ning's support, he would not have been able to ascend the throne so smoothly. But over the years, he has worked hard to govern the country, and he is no longer the puppet emperor who needs to rely on the power of his relatives. This woman dares to speak to him in this tone! This can crush all the past into powder without leaving a trace? "Your Majesty, do you really not remember?" Ning Yao's voice trembled slightly. She wanted to see a trace of hesitation, a trace of guilt, even a trace of disguise in Shen Yu's eyes. But the disgust in his eyes was so obvious, like a sharp blade, piercing her heart mercilessly. "I am tired, Queen, please rest early." Shen Yu did not answer, but just left a word coldly, and turned away. His resolute back seemed to declare that there was no possibility between them. Ning Yao stood there blankly, letting the night wind mess up her hair and blow away her last fantasy. Yes, he is the emperor who is high above, and she is just a dispensable chess piece, a chess piece that can be discarded at will after he has used her up. "My queen, don't be sad. The emperor was just blinded for a while. One day he will understand your goodness." The personal maid Chun Xiao looked at Ning Yao distressedly, saying comforting words while gently putting a coat on her. Ning Yao smiled bitterly. Yes, blinded, who in the harem doesn't live with a mask? She is no exception, hiding her true feelings under a hypocritical smile, taking every step carefully, just to seek a glimmer of hope. "I have sent the imperial physician, my beloved concubine, don't worry." Shen Yu said lightly, without any concern in his tone. Concubine Shen's heart sank, but she didn't dare to say anything more, so she could only respond with a "yes". "It's late at night, my beloved concubine, go back and rest early." Shen Yu said, and turned to walk towards the inner room. Concubine Shen bit her lip, wanting to say something, but in the end she said nothing, only bowed and said, "I'll take my leave." After that, she left with the palace maids. Shen Yu watched Concubine Shen leave, then turned to look at Ning Yao, his tone still cold: "What are you playing at?" Ning Yao sneered in her heart, this Shen Yu is really cold and heartless, she is his concubine after all, but he doesn't care about her life or death at all. "I don't understand what the emperor means." Ning Yao said lightly, without any emotion in her tone. "Don't understand?" Shen Yu sneered, approaching Ning Yao step by step, "Do you think you can hide what you did from me?" Ning Yao's heart tightened, but she remained calm on her face, pretending to be calm and said: "I don't understand what the emperor is talking about." "Do you really think I'm a fool?" Shen Yu pinched Ning Yao's chin, his tone cold, "What is your purpose in approaching me?!" Ning Yao felt pain, frowned slightly, but stubbornly met Shen Yu's gaze, sneered: "Since the emperor has determined that the concubine has ill intentions, why bother asking?" "Good, very good!" Shen Yu laughed in anger, and suddenly shook Ning Yao away, sneering, "Since you are so ungrateful, don't blame me for being rude!" After that, he turned around and strode away, leaving Ning Yao alone, standing there alone, with a cold heart. "What does the Queen Mother mean?" Ning Yao tried to keep her face calm, but her heart was in turmoil. Let her go to Huguo Temple with Shen Yu? Is the Queen Mother getting old and confused, or does she have another purpose? The Queen Mother put down the Buddhist beads in her hand, staring at Ning Yao sharply, as if she could see through her, "I am old, and my only wish is to see the emperor and the queen live in harmony and expand the royal family." "Queen Mother, your concubine..." Ning Yao wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by the Queen Mother. "Queen, there is no need to say more. I have made up my mind. You go down and prepare. We will set off in three days." The Queen Mother's tone was unquestionable. Ning Yao had no choice but to bow respectfully and leave. Coming out of Shoukang Palace, Ning Yao felt cold all over. The Queen Mother's decree seemed to be for the good of her and Shen Yu, but in fact it pushed her into a dead end. Let her be alone with Shen Yu and go to the remote Huguo Temple? What's the difference between this and pushing her into a fire pit?