Transmigrated as the Villainess, Troubled by the Cuteness!

Chapter 277 - 211: The Empress’s Lazy Daily Life (Part 8)

My life isn’t easy, so when I can blame others, I absolutely won’t blame myself — Empress’ Quotes • Chapter Seven

The words "in a subordinate position" sound elegant, but the meaning within them is quite thought-provoking.

It’s important to know that the palace harem is currently unoccupied. Although the ministers have suggested expanding the harem several times, there has been no response after the proposals were submitted.

Uncertain about Your Majesty’s intentions, and considering Your Majesty’s current health, everyone dared not directly mention it in the court, fearing that it might spoil Your Majesty’s mood if he is unwilling.

Unexpectedly, today presents an opportunity to understand the heart of the Emperor! So they all held their breath, waiting for Shen Jingxian’s response.

If His Majesty accepts someone today, then there’s hope.

Wen Ranchen was also very nervous, or rather, he’s always been nervous about this day.

But besides being nervous, there was more calculation.

If this person truly enters the palace by Your Majesty’s choice, how can he make him disappear without a trace?

He had thought about trusting, trusting that his partner only has him in their heart, trusting the promise of a lifetime together, but he is still afraid.

Wen Ranchen and Song Yan are actually very similar, both are suspicious. Suspicion leads to calculation.

Sometimes it’s not that they don’t trust, they just don’t dare to trust.

Wen Ranchen always felt he didn’t deserve the Princess; he felt the Princess chose him because he manipulated circumstances and subtly influenced the Emperor and Empress.

Now, without other influences, the Princess has become the Empress. Will the Empress still choose him?

"Not possible, I only have my General in my heart."

Shen Jingxian smiled as she rejected the man who recommended himself, naturally pulling Wen Ranchen’s hand beside her.

The moment their skins touched, it was like ice melting and snow vanishing.

This was just a small episode. After Shen Jingxian hunted her first prey, others started to move as well.

Although this year’s hunting was said to be just for fun, in private, these men tried very hard to catch Shen Jingxian’s attention.

There is no one in the Empress’ harem except Wen Ranchen. To change this situation, they must place someone new into the harem.

The incident with Qi Xiuyuan was unexpected, but even without him, the ministers were all preparing with their own plans to insert someone for Shen Jingxian today.

Qi Xiuyuan’s self-recommendation failure just made them more cautious.

Indeed, it’s impossible for the Empress to easily accept someone into the palace.

They can only seek other methods.

Wen Ranchen was appeased by Shen Jingxian, now holding her in his arms, assisting her in shooting arrows.

Wen Ranchen had been on the battlefield, and his accuracy was impressive, hitting nine out of ten shots.

With Wen Ranchen’s guidance, Shen Jingxian, holding the bow as if she became an exceptional archer herself, was very happy.

The hunting ground is vast, with forests on one side and grasslands on the other.

Sometimes, when prey is chased out, someone rides out on horseback to pursue and strike.

Originally, Shen Jingxian didn’t have this skill, but ever since Wen Ranchen took her to shoot arrows on horseback, her confidence soared, insisting Wen Ranchen take her to catch a wild chicken.

Yes, all this effort was just for a wild chicken.

This was also Shen Jingxian’s obsession.

She refused to eat ordinary chicken, insisting on eating authentic wild running chicken!

Want to try the taste of a chicken that’s run a million steps! East Garden running chicken! You deserve it!

All of the above is nonsense.

In short, to fulfill her desire, Shen Jingxian ran across the entire hunting ground after that chicken, her bottom sore from the ride, before finally letting Wen Ranchen shoot it.

Shen Jingxian pointed at the chicken with satisfaction, saying to Wen Ranchen, "Look, this is the chicken I got for you!"

Before Wen Ranchen could respond, Shen Jingxian leaned in close to whisper in his ear, "Let’s roast this chicken later, only we can eat it."

For Wen Ranchen, hunting on horseback and sitting on the same horse with his beloved was already thrilling enough, now Shen Jingxian’s simple words nearly drove him out of reason.

Yes, he knows it’s just a simple sentence, but his heart couldn’t stop racing.

Maybe it was because of that previous "my General" or maybe because of this "only we."

If it wasn’t for the wrong timing, Wen Ranchen wouldn’t care about propriety between ruler and subject.

Even so, Wen Ranchen felt unable to do nothing.

After all, there are so many people eyeing his Empress.

"Your Majesty, I have offended."

Shen Jingxian looked up puzzled, just as she was about to ask what offense, Wen Ranchen kissed her.

Wen Ranchen timed it right and didn’t kiss for long; he released her just as the guards arrived.

But Shen Jingxian’s lips were still swollen.

She was naturally delicate.

Shen Jingxian glared at Wen Ranchen, understanding that this was his way of asserting his claim to deter others, so she didn’t say much, just leaned back lazily against his firm chest and commanded, "Take me back and get me some rouge."

Wen Ranchen smiled, understanding that Shen Jingxian wasn’t upset anymore.

"Yes, my lady."

Shen Jingxian rolled her eyes, speechless, this guy calls her ’Your Majesty’ when he’s unsatisfied and ’my lady’ when he’s content.

She understands, she understands it all.

Wen Ranchen was in a good mood, letting Shen Jingxian lounge on him.

The two returned to the hunting tent under the guards’ watchful eyes.

Although there were tents set up for the ministers and royal family today, Shen Jingxian’s tent, of course, wasn’t simple; it’s large and well-equipped.

Fortunately, Wen Ranchen had already been greatly satisfied spiritually, so he had no other intentions. He simply redid Shen Jingxian’s hair and dressed her in more dignified attire.

Shen Jingxian tilted her head, watching Wen Ranchen arranging her clothing with a smile, and tugged on his sleeve, "My husband is so handsome."

Wen Ranchen hesitated for a moment but continued to arrange her crown with determination.

Seizing the opportunity, Shen Jingxian wrapped an arm around Wen Ranchen’s waist, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his cheek, "Husband, best-looking."

Wen Ranchen laughed. After finishing with the crown, he pinched Shen Jingxian’s cheek, "This doesn’t look like an Empress."

Shen Jingxian didn’t care, "Wasn’t my own idea to be Empress. How about I pass the throne to you, so I don’t have to attend court or deal with official documents?"

"But, Your Majesty, you barely attend court or handle documents now."

Hearing this, Shen Jingxian was stunned. Indeed... that’s true.

Then there’s no issue.

Shen Jingxian was happy again.

Wen Ranchen followed her out of the tent with a resigned smile.

Shen Jingxian changed her outfit and applied some rouge, her beauty striking, attracting many gazes instantly.

Shen Jingxian didn’t mind; she was used to it.

But Wen Ranchen started feeling restless facing all these gazes again.

Shen Jingxian took her seat, obediently waiting for the banquet to start, especially looking forward to the wild chicken she caught.

Meanwhile, there was a commotion below.

Actually, being outside the palace meant fewer formalities, so Shen Jingxian let them have their fun.

After listening for a while, she understood that the winner of the hunting competition had emerged.

"Oh, whose family is it? Come out for me to see," said the Empress. "Let me see if this winner is a man or a woman!"

She guessed it was Song Yan!

However, Shen Jingxian was wrong.

And this one statement would later cost her greatly.

"This humble servant greets Your Majesty."

Shen Jingxian recognized this person, the eldest son of the Qi Family, ranked second in beauty only to Wen Ranchen in the Capital City, the Imperial Tutor... her father’s teacher’s son.