NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1480: Think Twice Before You Act
A dish should never be consumed in more than three bites, eating too much would result in punishment.
However, after being reincarnated and entering the Imperial Palace for the first time, in order not to attract the Emperor's attention, she ate without any hesitation, picking whatever she wanted, and deliberately taking a few extra bites of her favorites.
Eunuch Li, who was attending on the side, coughed forcefully, trying to remind Miss Situ to mind her manners and the palace rules.
With her mouth stuffed full of food and cheeks puffed out high, Xuexue turned her head while eating and asked concernedly, "Eunuch Li, what's wrong? Is your throat uncomfortable? Would you like a cup of rose tea to soothe it?"
Eunuch Li smiled awkwardly, "No need, no need."
The Emperor seemed very happy, unconcerned by Xuexue ignoring palace rules, "Eunuch Li, stop coughing, it's Miss Situ's first time dining with me in the palace, not knowing the many rules is understandable, don't worry about it too much."
The Emperor showed an unprecedented tolerance and magnanimity, which secretly surprised Eunuch Li.
The Emperor's gaze at Miss Situ wasn't quite right! Could it be that, like the Fourth Prince, he also has eyes for Miss Situ?
A father and son liking the same woman? And a married one at that, truly a tragic entanglement!
Whatever the Emperor did, Eunuch Li naturally dared not comment, only daring to think silently in his heart without daring to glance too much, understanding well the principle of self-preservation after so long in the palace.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have survived in the palace to such an age or landed the cushy job as the Emperor's personal eunuch.
"These Hibiscus Meatballs are delicious. Miss Situ, you should try some." The Emperor, unprecedentedly, scooped a few meatballs for Situtu Xueer and placed them in her bowl.
Eunuch Li's eyes widened, in the palace, such treatment was only for the Empress and Imperial Noble Consort, yet the Emperor treated Miss Situ in this way, what does this imply?
After a quick glance, Eunuch Li immediately lowered his head, observing the proper protocol, afraid to disrupt the Emperor's attempt to curry favor with Miss Situ.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Even Situtu Xueer felt a slight unease; the Emperor was being overly attentive. In the past life, the Emperor always held his head high towards her, and now why has his attitude become so strange, even attentively serving her food?
The Emperor ate barely anything himself, continually watching Situtu Xueer eat.
Suddenly, Situtu Xueer found the food in her mouth tasteless, like chewing wax, and swallowed with difficulty: "Your Majesty, don't just watch me eat, have some yourself."
"Alright!"
The Emperor absentmindedly took a few bites, unable to resist the allure of the beauty before him. Originally, he only intended to take revenge on the War Prince, but after some time apart, Miss Situ had become increasingly enchanting, impossible for a man to look away.
The Emperor's eyes sparkled as he said with a beaming smile, "Since you're in the Imperial Palace, Miss Situ, why not stay a few more days? The Empress Dowager has missed you too, visit her later to pay respects."
With the Emperor's decree, staying a few more days in the palace was unavoidable.
Yet, why had the Emperor brought her into the palace without cause?
Xuexue: "I haven't seen the Empress Dowager for some time as well, and I miss her too."
Xuexue made sure to emphasize the word "Subject" heavily while speaking.
She was reminding the Emperor that she is a married woman, and he should think carefully before acting, especially as the ruler of a nation.