Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 281 - 215: The Empress’s Slacker Routine (12)

"I read many books and sleep even more—Empress’s Quotes, Part Nine"

Given that there were too many people up to no good in the East Garden, Shen Jingxian returned to the palace after just two days.

Back in the palace, Shen Jingxian’s life didn’t change much, except she became a bit more diligent during court meetings.

Even though Shen Jingxian usually doesn’t like to think hard, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t have a brain.

That day, Qi Yuming explicitly suggested in her presence that Wen Ranchen was monopolizing her, resulting in an empty harem, and his words carried an unfriendly tone toward Wen Ranchen.

The Qi Family had considerable influence in the court. Before Song Yan’s rise, the Qi Family being the leader of the civil servants was indisputable.

Qi Yuming’s attitude represented the Qi Family’s stance, which in turn influenced certain trends in the court, so she had to attend court to keep an eye on things.

Sure enough, after attending court meetings routinely for about a month, Shen Jingxian heard talk of a selection process.

Select what?

A selection process.

Selecting what?

A selection process.

Immediately, a vision appeared in Shen Jingxian’s mind of a bunch of men prancing before her while she and Wen Ranchen sat in the royal seats, just like in a TV drama.

Keeping nameplates.

Bestowing flowers.

Even arranging marriages for any eligible young man only after she had a look...

The scene was too extravagant to imagine without hesitation.

In front of the ministers, Shen Jingxian declared in the court that she wouldn’t take any consorts, causing a strong reaction.

This was the first time Shen Jingxian experienced the ministers’ rapid talk of nonsensical arguments, their lips moving nonstop.

Before Shen Jingxian could even voice a syllable, others had already spun out concerns about the empty harem, lack of successors, and even nationwide chaos.

Finally, Shen Jingxian used her own health as a reason to silence the ministers.

Of course, she also promised to leave descendants soon.

Originally, this was to put the ministers at ease, but little did she expect that because of her statement, the ministers felt they had pressured her into forcing herself physically.

Thus, the court’s tone shifted from "Your Majesty, please take a consort!" to "Your Majesty, take care of yourself!!"

And so, this matter passed.

Shen Jingxian was very tired during this period, and coincidentally, as the Emperor and Empress Dowager returned from their trips, Shen Jingxian trotted over to their side to rest.

No matter how long Shen Jingxian has lived, facing her parents always brings her a sense of comfort, coaxing her into indulging in some playful complaints.

At night, feeling sleepy, Shen Jingxian didn’t wish to move anymore and decided to stay at the Empress Dowager’s quarters.

Shortly after lying down, there was a commotion outside.

Being more easily fatigued lately, Shen Jingxian simply turned over and continued sleeping, but the muffled conversations outside still reached her ears.

"She’s asleep, just went to bed. Are you staying tonight or heading back to the hall?"

"I’ll take Her Majesty home."

"That works too... Staying here could easily invite gossip."

Too tired, Shen Jingxian struggled to open her eyes and, listening to the vague conversations, fell back asleep.

After a while, the door opened, and a tall, slender figure walked in.

Shen Jingxian was sprawled on the bed, asleep, with her head exposed and fingers curling outside the blanket.

Wen Ranchen couldn’t resist placing his hand on Shen Jingxian’s face.

"Hot," Shen Jingxian murmured.

Wen Ranchen bent over, "Madam, get up, let’s go home."

Shen Jingxian squinted her eyes open, saw Wen Ranchen, and instead burrowed further into the blanket, her demeanor adorably sulky, unlike before, "Too sleepy, don’t want to go today, just sleep next to me, don’t bother me."

Wen Ranchen, helpless, picked up the clothes beside her, pulled back the blanket, and began dressing her.

Though lazy and not angry, initially exhausted, Shen Jingxian was wide awake after Wen Ranchen’s fussing.

But even when awake, she just sat at the edge of the bed, unwilling to move.

Reading Shen Jingxian’s mind, Wen Ranchen squatted in front of her, "Get on."

Shen Jingxian didn’t want to move at first, but with Wen Ranchen maintaining that position, she had no choice but to slowly inch over like an octopus.

"We should tell Father and Mother," Shen Jingxian whispered softly into Wen Ranchen’s ear.

"Mm, I’ve already discussed it with Mother," Wen Ranchen said in a deep voice, "Next time, don’t run off without saying a word."

Shen Jingxian wouldn’t admit it and stubbornly replied, "I left you a note, it’s your fault for not seeing it, don’t blame me."

"Yes, yes, it was my fault. Did you have any worries today, my lady?"

Shen Jingxian shook her head, then, realizing Wen Ranchen couldn’t see, added, "Just felt guilty for troubling you, wanted to find Father and Mother to whine a bit."

Shen Jingxian tightened her grip around Wen Ranchen’s neck, "Husband, you always make me worry."

Wen Ranchen paused, his mouth curling despite himself, softly murmuring, "For whatever I do for you, it’s always of my own volition."

No response came from behind him for a long time, and when Wen Ranchen reached the palanquin and set Shen Jingxian down, she was already asleep.

Wen Ranchen could only carry Shen Jingxian into the palanquin.

Nearby, the Empress Dowager watched the loving couple, a soft smile appearing on her lips.

She knew she hadn’t misjudged them.

She glanced over at the Emperor playing dice nearby, her anger simmering.

"Xiong Yuanxing!!"

"Yes, I’m here, what is it, my lady?"

"Carry me."

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