Chapter 2228: Chapter 2136: Is a Bath Necessary

The room was very quiet, and the creaking sound of the door being pushed open was clearly audible.

Lu Hualiang swiftly looked up, his sharp gaze making Eunuch Yang, who came in with a cup of tea, stiffen completely.

What’s the matter? I was merely bringing tea; was it possible I disturbed His Majesty’s good deed?

Lu Hualiang stared at him keenly for a few seconds, then looked over to the bed.

Through the curtains, he could see the silhouette inside turning over, softly murmuring.

Lu Hualiang immediately tossed aside the pen, his steps were large yet gentle, preventing any noise.

Pulling back the curtains, the person on the bed had just turned over and continued sleeping deeply, which eased his expression somewhat.

The atmosphere in the room also relaxed with this, Eunuch Yang wiped off a trickle of cold sweat—what a close call.

Is His Majesty that afraid of Her Majesty the Empress?

It was just the sound of the door opening; was there a need to be so nervous?

Proven: there is!

Lu Hualiang glared at Eunuch Yang, signaling him to put the tea down and to smartly return the way he came.

Eunuch Yang didn’t dare to make a sound, quickly putting the tea down and turning to reveal a disdainful look towards a wife’s ensign.

As intelligent as he is, he found a golden thigh to cling onto and never let go!

With a pile of things accumulating lately, Lu Hualiang read Memorials to the Throne until the wee hours, before rubbing his sore eyes and moving his stiff arms, he then got up and walked over to the bed.

The woman on the bed continued to sleep deeply; he gently sat down next to her.

Xia Weibao seemed to instinctively lean over, snuggling into his arms, sleeping sweetly.

Lu Hualiang’s lips curved, reaching out to embrace her.

He wanted to bend down for a goodnight kiss but noticed that her forehead was glistening with sweat.

He frowned slightly, turning to look at the ice basin placed in the middle of the room; there was still ice in it, why was it so hot?

There was a fan by the bed, he picked it up, half-closing his eyes, folding in sleep while fanning her with cool air.

Xia Weibao slept deeply throughout this; by the time she woke up the next morning, there was no one on the other side of the bed.

She got up, yawning and lazily looked around, not knowing what she was looking for.

Hearing the sound, the palace maid hurried in, respectfully greeting, "Miss, would you like to have breakfast first or bathe first?"

Xia Weibao sleepily looked at her, "What bathing?"

Why bathe early in the morning.

The little palace maid blushed, somewhat embarrassed, "It’s just... Miss last night... attended companion, do you need to bathe..."

Last night, they were actually prepared, but His Majesty did not summon, so they did not dare to come in.

Xia Weibao’s face flushed red, attending companion...

How could they imagine such a thing.

Although last night Lu Hualiang stayed here, it really is easy to misunderstand...

Thinking of this, her hand itched again, damn man, making her lose such great face!

Xia Weibao kept a stern face to cover her embarrassment, "No... no need..."

Then calmly got up, going to dress herself.

Hmm, at least to outsiders, she seemed very composed.

As to whether she truly was calm, only she knew.

The matter of Lu Hualiang wanting to proclaim Xia Weibao as Empress caused a huge uproar in the Imperial Court.

This morning’s court assembly was unprecedentedly lively, with even courtiers risking their lives to remonstrate, opposing her elevation to Empress.

The news reached the Imperial Harem, becoming a stone cast into a lake, instantly setting off explosions throughout the entire rear palace!

Concubines from various palaces were dumbfounded, staring at each other in disbelief.

Everywhere discussions erupted, many didn’t even know who Xia Weibao was.

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