Chapter 124 Persuading the Empress Dowager

He picked up Xiao Yanzi and placed her on the desk. He stood in front of the desk, facing Xiao Yanzi, looking at each other. Xiao Yanzi wrapped her arms around Yongqi's neck, Yongqi's left arm was around Xiao Yanzi's waist, and his right hand was on the back of Xiao Yanzi's head, their bodies pressed tightly together...

Yongqi's kiss landed on Xiaoyanzi's neck, and his familiar collar was unbuttoned. His hand reached inside, caressing her smooth back. Their breathing grew heavier and heavier. "Yongqi..."

His clothes were also taken off by Xiao Yanzi and thrown on the ground. Touching Yongqi's chest, Xiao Yanzi's smile deepened. She whispered in Yongqi's ear, "Yongqi, what should I do? I can't wait any longer..."

She had barely finished speaking when Yongqi took her breath away again...

Gradually, Yongqi laid her down on the bed, her bodice almost falling off. Yongqi pressed down on her, "Little Swallow, help me..."

We don't know how they helped each other, but an hour later, the two of them helped each other get dressed and left the room.

Xia Ziwei and the others were already waiting for them at the restaurant. "Little Swallow, shouldn't you guys tone it down a bit?"

"..." Xiao Yanzi blushed after being teased by Xia Ziwei. "Ziwei, you'd better hurry up and eat!"

"You're the one who should be eating faster!" Although the words weren't fully spoken, everyone present understood the underlying meaning.

Xiao Yanzi continued blushing, "It's all your fault!" She glared at Yongqi sitting next to her, who looked completely innocent.

He wasn't the only one infatuated with good looks, so why blame him? Clearly, Little Swallow was also infatuated with his good looks!

But can one say that?

At least not now, so he had no choice but to obediently admit his mistake, "Okay, okay, it was my fault. I was so infatuated with the princess's beauty that I wasted so much time!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but burst out laughing. Little Swallow was even angrier and stomped on Yongqi's foot, shouting, "You did that on purpose!"

"Grandma, I'm innocent! I'm telling the truth!"

He was indeed captivated by her beauty; he was truly addicted.

"Stop talking and eat!"

Xiao Yanzi was speechless. She had originally wanted to eat by herself, but Yongqi had forced her to feed her again. "What are you doing?"

"You're exhausted, let me serve you dinner!"

"..."

The crowd could no longer contain themselves. Led by Mingyue, the talented men and beautiful women said, suppressing their laughter, "Fifth Prince, Princess, let's go down first. You can continue eating."

Even Xia Ziwei almost burst out laughing. "I'm leaving too. You can stay here."

Those who went outside put all the food they wanted into their bowls and ate it in the yard while laughing.

Xiao Yanzi, her face flushed, and Yongqi, whose eyes were filled with desire for her, were left alone in the restaurant. "Xiao Yanzi, I didn't mean to, but your hands are really tired..."

"Say that again!" Xiao Yanzi tried to cover Yongqi's mouth with her hand, but Yongqi sealed her lips first.

"Ugh..." Xiao Yanzi struggled to leave, but Yongqi held her tightly. Exhausted, she could not escape his grasp.

"Stop kissing, or you'll break the skin!"

After finally gaining her freedom, Xiao Yanzi quickly kept a certain distance from Yongqi.

"Okay, I won't kiss you anymore. I'll feed you right away, and then I'll go back."

Feeling embarrassed to let Xia Ziwei and the others feed her, Xiao Yanzi had no choice but to let Yongqi feed her, and took the opportunity to take advantage of him.

After finally finishing this difficult meal, Little Swallow quickly said, "I'm full, you should go back now!"

Yongqi wiped the grease off Xiaoyanzi's mouth, took her to rinse her mouth and wash her hands, and then carried her back to her room. "The accident that happened today will never happen again. No matter what, I will always have someone secretly protecting me, and I will never give anyone another chance!"

“I know you won’t be angry with me, but you’ll definitely still feel uncomfortable. So, just tell me how you can get rid of that discomfort.”

Yongqi apologized to her in a serious manner, but Xiaoyanzi only wanted to tease and provoke him. She leaned close to Yongqi's ear, and Yongqi thought that Xiaoyanzi wanted to say something to him, but unexpectedly, Xiaoyanzi suddenly licked his earlobe, bit him, and then whispered, "On our wedding night and in the days to come, just make me satisfied."

Yongqi swallowed hard. After Xiaoyanzi released his ear, he pulled open her collar and left a mark on her collarbone. "Wait for me!"

When he can rightfully marry her and keep her by his side, he will do his best to satisfy her.

"Get some rest, I'm leaving."

Before leaving, he kissed her forehead and left Shufangzhai with a smile on his face.

After returning to Yonghe Palace, Yongqi resumed chanting Buddhist scriptures and striking the wooden fish, acting like a monk.

Meanwhile, inside the Cining Palace, Qing'er continued her efforts to arrange her marriage with Xiao Jian.

"Your Majesty, please grant Qing'er's request."

If the Empress Dowager doesn't give in, Xiao Jian might really go crazy.

The Empress Dowager sat on the bed, leaning against the pillows, looking at Qing'er sitting by the bed, pleading with her. She sighed, "I originally wanted to keep you for a few more years, but I never expected things to develop to this point. That woman who calls herself Lan'er, although she is pretty and always calls you 'sister,' is ultimately of unknown origin. Since that's the case, then I can only let you and Xiao Jian get married as soon as possible, so as to put an end to his thoughts."

"Qing'er thanks Your Majesty for granting her wish!"

Qing'er was overjoyed and immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Long live the Empress Dowager!"

"After the emperor finishes his morning court session tomorrow, I will speak to the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to help you choose a date so that you can get married as soon as possible."

"After you get married, remember to come back and visit me often."

Qing'er nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Qing'er will definitely come back to visit you often!"

The next day at Chenshi (7-9 AM), after Emperor Qianlong finished his morning court session, he was handling state affairs in the Qianqing Palace when the Empress Dowager, supported by Qing'er and Granny Gui, arrived at the Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, what brings you here?"

Emperor Qianlong was somewhat surprised to see the Empress Dowager come to him on her own initiative. "If there's anything you need, you could have just sent someone to let me know. I'll personally go to the Cining Palace to pay my respects..."

"Since this concerns Qing'er and Xiao Jian's marriage, I think it would be better to come in person."

The Empress Dowager's words made Qianlong's eyes light up. "The Empress Dowager agrees?"

"I never disliked Xiao Jian, I just couldn't bear to part with Qing'er. Now that Xiao Jian and Qing'er are standing in the way, it might cause some problems if we delay. Let's get them married as soon as possible."

"That's excellent. Does Your Majesty have any suggestions regarding their marriage?"

The Empress Dowager said some things, mostly for Qing'er's sake. If Xiao Jian and Qing'er had arguments or broke up in the future, Qing'er wouldn't be in such a miserable state...

After discussing it, Emperor Qianlong asked the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to calculate a date for their wedding.

"Your Majesty, the divination indicates that June 18th is an auspicious day, suitable for holding a wedding."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager became somewhat anxious. "June 18th? Doesn't that mean there's not much time to prepare?"

Emperor Qianlong reassured her, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will immediately issue an imperial edict to the Xiao family and then have the Imperial Household Department handle the matter."

After all, the marriage between Xiao Jian and Qing'er had long been on everyone's minds, so many things had already been prepared and were just waiting for the right time.