Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 499 Damn it, they actually followed the same path as the Desert Flower.

Consort Yu lowered her eyes, her feelings complicated.

Huo Qing was still a little awkward. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I... have other matters to attend to today, so I won't disturb Your Majesty and Your Highness..."

"I had nothing to do, so I came to chat with Consort Yu and wanted to hear about what Consort Yu had seen and heard outside."

The Emperor seemed reluctant to let Huo Qing leave. He waved his hand and said, "Since Qing'er is also a member of the martial arts world, that's even better. I am very interested in the affairs of the martial arts world."

He turned around and called out, "Andelu."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will immediately order the dishes to be prepared and invite Your Majesty and Lady Qing to dine together in the Imperial Garden, to dine with His Majesty." An Delu immediately ordered the preparations to be made.

Huo Qing was caught in a dilemma, especially the Emperor's words "Qing'er," which she found extremely objectionable.

He couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Consort Yu.

Consort Yu smiled and said, "Since Your Majesty is so fond of such refined pursuits, then Qing'er... shall join us."

Helpless, Huo Qing could only whisper, "Yes."

The imperial lunch was quite complicated, but Consort Yu and the Emperor were already used to it.

But Huo Qing frowned as she watched a group of people coming and going, clearly showing some impatience.

Upon seeing this, the Emperor waved his sleeve and said, "Put down the dishes and take them all away."

An Delu was somewhat surprised, but seeing the Emperor's smiling face, he quickly dismissed the people.

The three sat down, with only Andelu serving them.

Huo Qing was still very reserved, unsure whether she should pick up the chopsticks in front of her or drink the soup.

Facing the Emperor, although the table full of delicacies was tempting, she had no appetite at all.

"Qing'er seems quite dissatisfied?" The Emperor picked up his cup and raised it to her: "How about we have some wine first?"

"I don't want to drink," Huo Qing frowned.

Drinking is only enjoyable when you're with people you like, like Ali and Xiao He, or Second Sister-in-law and Sister-in-law Anran.

The emperor was a complete stranger to her, and she had absolutely no interest in him.

Consort Yu was startled by her words, as refusing the Emperor would easily enrage him.

She quickly tried to smooth things over: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Qing'er is completely ignorant of the rules of the palace. Please forgive her recklessness."

Huo Qing then realized that the man who looked like a lecherous rogue was the Emperor.

Although I was unhappy, I could only reluctantly pick up the cup.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor laughed loudly and said, "Heh, there are too many well-behaved women in the palace. I'm tired of them. Qing'er's genuine personality is much more interesting."

Consort Yu's heart tightened.

Huo Qing felt a surge of disgust.

For some reason, he suddenly remembered someone who had angered everyone in the entire Duke's mansion not long ago: Tuoba Feiyuan.

Damn it, is she following in the footsteps of Tuoba Feiyuan?

Is she an extraordinary woman?

“Your Majesty, I am a married man and it is inappropriate for me to drink alone with a man other than my husband. Please forgive me.”

Huo Qing stood up, unable to bear it any longer, and decided not to endure it any longer.

"I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer. I must take my leave now!"

After saying this, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to the Emperor and Consort Yu, and then actually turned and left.

Consort Yu was so shocked that she almost crushed the cup in her hand, and An Delu was so frightened that he dared not breathe. This... never before had any woman dared to be so presumptuous in front of the Emperor!

This Lady Qing...

But to everyone's even greater astonishment, Huo Qing returned shortly after leaving.

She didn't look at the Emperor, but only at Consort Yu: "None of them dare to speak to me, Senior Sister, I... don't know the way out of the palace."