Blood-Sucking Empress - Chapter 60

Hearing the Imperial Physician say that An guifei was fine, Qianhe Liyou nodded in relief. She sat on the bed and looked at Murong Xuanhe. At this time, Murong Xuanhe was also looking at her. His eyes resembled that of a frightened little rabbit, looking pitiful in addition to a trace of guilt….

Guilty? Why did he feel guilty?

“What are you thinking, looking at zhen like this?”

“I apologize, this consort accidentally alarmed so many people and even alarmed your Majesty, the Empress. I am deeply sorry and this consort is all right now. Empress, no need to worry, if there are other matters to attend to, do it, do not worry about this consort ….” He had not expected the Empress would come back. Ever since he was summoned to serve, but ended up leaving doing nothing, the Empress had not summoned him again. He thought that he no longer aroused the Empress’ interest, but he had not expected the Empress to visit him again. 

“….Rest, do not think so much.” He had fallen into this state and even felt guilty for disturbing others. Was he stupid or just too kind?

Murong Xuanhe blinked, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he obediently closed his eyes…

“You all retire….” Qianhe Liyou waved everyone away, she did not like a bunch of people crowding around her.

“Yes!” The crowd retreated and Yun Tailing was among them. But, before leaving, he could not help but glance at the person resting on the bed.The doubts in his heart had never been resolved. Just what kind of thoughts did he have towards her? After thinking and thinking, he only made himself more confused, resulting in an inconclusive result….

“Not feeling sleepy? Do not feign slumber.” Although Murong Xuanhe had closed his eyes, his eyelashes fluttered and she knew that he had not truly fallen asleep.

Murong Xuanhe timidly cracked open his eyes and asked a little embarrassedly, “Empress, is your Majesty not leaving?”

“You want zhen to leave? You cannot sleep if zhen is here?” Qianhe LIyou instinctively retorted this when she heard Murong Xunahe’s words, and her furrowed brows seemed somewhat displeased.

“That’s not it, this consort is just afraid of delaying the Empress’s…..cough cough cough…” Murong Xuanhe eagerly explained, but because he had been too nervous, this action of his made his already feeble body shake uncomfortably as he coughed.

“It is not delaying anything. Do not be nervous, relax a little.” Murong Xuanhe had sat up a bit because of the coughing fit. Qianhe Liyou helped him up and then patted him on the back slightly stiffly and softly said this as if she was attempting to comfort him.

Murong Xuanhe’s coughs finally ceased and he stared at Qianhe Liyou with a pair of watery eyes, which made Qiahe Liyou suddenly feel a headache. The first time she saw this boy, she felt that he was still a child. It seemed even more accurate now, and she didn’t quite know how to get along with children.

“You…do you want me to do anything else?” Identifying the other party as a child rather than a man, Qianhe Liyou’s tone contained an unnoticeable trace of helplessness. Although her face was still icy, her tone was much softer.

Initially, Murong Xuanhe did not realize what the Empress’ words meant, but after thinking about it….he still did not know what she meant…

“Empress, this consort has nothing they desire to do….”

“If there is nothing, then why are you not resting yet?”

Murong Xuanhe felt wronged by the Empress’ words. It was clearly the Empress who said that if he did not feel like sleeping, he did not have to feign it…..

Qianhe Liyou looked at those eyes that seemed to be glistening and talking with unspoken aggrievances, feeling a little helpless.

“Forget it, zhen is leaving, just do whatever you want.” Qianhe Liyou was about to leave and got up, but the corner of her robes was held by a pair of hands…Qianhe Liyou looked at the corner of the robes that was being pulled and then looked at Murong Xuanhe, “What is the meaning of this?”

“If your Majesty has time, please stay a little longer. This consort has not seen you for a long time….”

Listening to Murong Xuanhe’s reluctant tone and looking at his pitiful appearance, Qianhe Liyou sat back down, “Why did you fall into the lake?”

“Accidentally slipped and fell.” Murong Xuanhe became embarrassed again when he talked about his embarrassing moment.

“This accident is really playing with fire and frolicking with death, you are truly amazing.” She had been reading a book at the time and had heard a report that An guifei had fallen into the water. This child really did not know how to be careful.

“There will be no next time.” He never thought it would be such a serious situation. The unforgettable cold feeling of being submerged in the lake water lingered and he never wanted to try it again.

“It is good to be afraid, and stay away from dangerous places like those in the future.”

“I merely thought there was nothing to do, so I went to sit by the lake…” But after this, he would not dare to sit by the margins of the lake next time. This time, the lesson was enough for him to remember the danger of water.

The palace was very boring. As the Empress, she always had something to do, but the consorts and concubines in the harem were suffering. What could they do? Drinking tea, reading books, playing chess, playing zither…..she felt uncomfortable just thinking about it?

“Is there anything you want to do?” The question seemed familiar, but the meaning was different, but Murong Xuanhe still did not quite understand it.

Seeing the other party widen his eyes and look at her, the clear look of confusion in his eyes meant that he had not understood her.

“Zhen is asking, do you have any plans for the future?” He was still so young…

“Plans? This consort…this consort….can this consort give birth to your child?” Murong Xuanhe asked with a slightly red face, feeling slightly shy.

Qianhe Liyou looked at Murong Xuanhe in surprise, “You are still a child, what is this nonsense of wanting a child? Ridiculous!” He could not take care of himself and even wanted a child, or is it that he wanted a child to come take care of him?

Murong Xuanhe had been scolded for quite a bit and when he caught sight of the Empress’ displeased expression, he especially felt very lonely in his heart. He thought that he had become too excited and dizzy, accidentally saying what was in his heart and made the Empress angry, but…

“Empress, this consort is no longer a child. In this deep palace, besides giving birth to an heir for the Empress, what else is there for this consort to do?” The dreams of his childhood had long been destroyed by the harshness of reality. He could not even think of any even if he tried hard thinking it now. He could only realistically think about the future for himself, hoping that there was a child to accompany him, so at least he will not feel lonely anymore….

“Zhen does not like children and you are suitable for giving birth to zhen’s children. There are many other things you can do. Think about this matter seriously and you can just tell me what you want to do.” People in this palace always hid darkness in their hearts, even those who were naturally sunny and cheerful. Stubbornness exists because they do not want to give up their last perseverance and the reality is that they had the desire to live.

The first half of the Empress’ words almost shattered Murong Xuanhe’s hopes and his heart seemed to be stabbed fiercely with a sharp blade, causing immense pain. But, when he heard the second half, he felt that the Empress meaning did not seem to be what he understood….

“Does the Empress not allow this consort to give birth to your Majesty’s children because I am not worthy enough?” Murong Xuanhe boldly threw out these few words. Even if he died, he wanted to die in clear understanding. If he did not ask today, he would not be able to ask again in the future.

“No, you are too young.” These people were always full of questions of whether they were worthy. If she could have a say, as a zombie, was she worthy enough to these humans?

“I am too young? Then what if I grow up a little bit….is it enough if I am like King Consort gege?”

…..”Just wait until you can really take care of yourself properly.”