Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 279 - 213: The Empress’s Lazy Daily Life (Part 10)

Shen Jingxian hadn’t slept for long, after all, she still had to handle the memorials.

This is the life of an Emperor, even if at play, one cannot completely indulge, but she has Wen Ranchen.

"My lord, my lord, my lord, help me with the memorials!"

Wen Ranchen raised an eyebrow, "What’s the excuse today?"

Every time Shen Jingxian didn’t want to handle the memorials, she had a reason, either blaming Wen Ranchen for exhausting her, or complaining that Wen Ranchen had upset her so she didn’t feel like handling them, or... blaming Wen Ranchen for being too handsome and distracting her.

The reasons were never the same.

This amused Wen Ranchen.

"I’m jealous. Today Qi Xiuyuan said those things and you still didn’t speak up... I’m so pitiful, my heart is only for you, yet you don’t care about me as much, I’m too sad, so sad I can’t handle the memorials."

Shen Jingxian looked pitiful, if it weren’t for the last sentence, Wen Ranchen might have believed her.

He sighed, covering Shen Jingxian with the blanket, "Madam really knows how to act up."

Shen Jingxian uncovered the blanket again and clung to him, "Did my lord agree or not?"

Wen Ranchen didn’t answer, he just sat on the other side handling the memorials.

This wasn’t anything major, indeed, both of them were used to it.

Shen Jingxian lingered for a while longer before slowly getting up.

She didn’t want to wear formal clothes, just dressed in a casual gown and swayed in front of Wen Ranchen.

Floating here and there, catching his eye enough to distract Wen Ranchen from handling the memorials anymore.

"Madam, stop messing around." Wen Ranchen pulled Shen Jingxian off when she was about to climb over him, "Be good, wait until I finish the memorials and we’ll play."

Shen Jingxian nodded, she was waiting for this sentence, and with a turn, she slipped away.

Actually, she had long wanted to go out for a walk, but thinking of leaving Wen Ranchen to handle matters she should do herself didn’t feel right, so she kept hinting.

Luckily, Wen Ranchen understood her hint.

Watching Shen Jingxian’s happy figure leaving, Wen Ranchen understood everything, but he enjoyed it as long as his wife was happy.

However...

"Go, follow the Emperor."

"Yes!"

Shen Jingxian was at the East Garden for the first time but hadn’t looked around properly.

She decided to take her own stroll, and to prevent strange encounters, she specially brought nearly 60 guards to clear her path, indeed, she was alone on the way, much more comfortable.

Demons and monsters back off! Back off! Back off!

The Palace isn’t as large as the Imperial Palace, but it has several halls, each hall with different scenery, in the Palace, ordinary ministers cannot stay, only the Imperial Family can.

Currently residing in the Palace, besides Shen Jingxian and Wen Ranchen, are also those direct relatives of the Shen Family, Shen Ming is also present.

As for the Emperor and Empress Dowager, they were noisy before coming, and when it was finally time to come to the Palace, the two somehow wandered off elsewhere.

Shen Jingxian walked and walked until she was tired, planning to rest at the nearest pavilion, but then she heard faint sounds of music.

Moving closer, she could clearly feel the passionate and inspiring aura in the music.

Shen Jingxian didn’t walk closer but stood where she was to listen to the whole piece.

Originally intending to leave after listening, a little eunuch who thought himself clever approached, thinking it was his chance to please the Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, that’s the eldest son of the Qi Family playing music in the pavilion, accompanied by Prince Rong."

Prince Rong... He’s her father’s brother, the previous Princely Heir was Shen Ming, and the current Princely Heir... which ranked illegitimate son was he? Well, not important.

In any case, Shen Jingxian had no intention of approaching.

Since others were playing there first, she decided not to clear the scene, but to find another place to rest.

Shen Jingxian had been psychologically scarred by that clinging man.

But as the saying goes, what you fear comes to you.

Shen Jingxian hadn’t walked far before the two caught up, bowing to Shen Jingxian from behind rows of guards.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Shen Jingxian inwardly cursed while maintaining a smile, reluctantly beginning to engage, "Rise."

The two then stood up from the ground.

Qi Yuming was tall and graceful, wearing moon-white robes different from the banquet, the large lotus patterns faintly visible on the white garment. His hair was tied high with a white silk thread at the back, truly jade-like.

Next to Qi Yuming, Prince Rong’s Princely Heir seemed more ordinary, but after all, he was Shen Ming’s brother, bearing some resemblance, individually he could be considered a handsome youth, but standing next to Qi Yuming he fell short.

"You two are quite in high spirits." Shen Jingxian casually made platitudes, ready to make a quick exit.

Qi Yuming still held the instrument, glanced at Prince Rong’s Princely Heir, and took the initiative to speak, "Just some emotional ups and downs after hunting, so I’m here calming myself with Prince Rong."

Talking, Qi Yuming observed Shen Jingxian’s expression, knowing from the Emperor’s demeanor she didn’t plan to stay long, but he wouldn’t let such a rare opportunity pass easily.

He stepped forward two steps, immediately blocked by guards, and could only speak to Shen Jingxian from a distance, "This humble servant wishes to present a melody to Your Majesty!"

Shen Jingxian paused her mental preparations for a quick retreat, recalling the grand music, feeling intrigued.

Unknown to anyone, Shen Jingxian held a deep admiration for the military, and the music earlier faintly echoed her excitement watching military parades back in modern times.

She is the Emperor! What’s wrong with listening to a piece!

Yes!

"Granted."

Shen Jingxian looked around and found nowhere suitable for playing, thus led Qi Yuming together to the pavilion.

Prince Rong’s Princely Heir bowed out and didn’t join them, Shen Jingxian paid no mind.

For playing music, the guards couldn’t block Qi Yuming from afar, so they kept a normal distance.

Qi Yuming paid it no mind, he just needed this opportunity, a chance to express his feelings to the Emperor.

Shen Jingxian nodded, indicating she was ready.

Qi Yuming then began to play.

At first, during the prelude, Shen Jingxian didn’t notice anything unusual until Qi Yuming started singing, and Shen Jingxian understood the lyrics.

"There’s a beauty, unforgettable upon meeting.

A day without seeing, thoughts turn mad.

The phoenix flies freely, seeking its mate across the seas.

..."

Shen Jingxian: ?

If nothing went wrong, then something surely went wrong.

Isn’t this Phoenix Seeking Phoenix??

How bizarre.

After imaginary eras and established primers, Shen Jingxian discovered an undeniable mating tune, Phoenix Seeking Phoenix!!

Even the lyrics were the same!