Chapter 1534 - 1532: Are You Regretting It?

Chapter 1532

Listening to his mumbling, Lin Siyin felt a bit surprised.

It seemed he didn’t particularly dislike her!

Yet, why did he always appear so indifferent and cold, looking quite intimidating?

She didn’t dare to speak a word, let alone approach him.

Even if he occasionally spoke a word, it would be full of disdain and contempt.

It almost made her believe she was truly that stupid and useless.

However, she felt a bit secretly happy, because he said he only wanted to marry her.

But then she thought.

He is the Emperor! Is this kind of decision really up to him?

Even if she was ignorant, she knew that in all dynasties, no Emperor lacked a harem.

No harem? How could he be called an Emperor?

Thinking of this, she felt a bit disheartened.

As if clouds covered the moon, her whole person fell into a shadow of darkness.

The room fell into silence.

Zhao Qichen hadn’t spoken for a long time, and so she didn’t continue pretending to be asleep, suddenly opening her eyes.

"Yinyin, you’re awake?" Zhao Qichen’s expression was gentle, half-smiling.

Being called ’Yinyin’ made Lin Siyin feel goosebumps, and she felt a bit uneasy.

"Mm!" Her cheeks flushed slightly.

Though she had traveled around with her grandfather since childhood, acting boldly without ever being coy,

But now, in front of her beloved, she couldn’t help but feel shy.

After all, she was still a girl, after all... she had yet to experience romance.

Thinking about it, their meeting was indeed a miraculous fate.

The two saved each other’s lives.

In the most difficult times, neither abandoned the other.

Their days in the cave seemed hard, yet now thinking back, they were sweet.

She was moved at first sight, and he for her...

Lin Siyin suddenly raised her head, blushing, asked.

"How long have I been here?"

Zhao Qichen hesitated but thought for a moment.

"About half a year! Why, are you regretting it?"

He recalled the agreement between them, feeling a bit tense.

Lin Siyin shook her head.

"No, I just want to ask, you... back then, ..."

When did you start liking me, and why? This matters.

Zhao Qichen’s expression stiffened somewhat.

Although he was a few years older, due to his remarkably sparse emotional world, and lack of experiences, so...

"Ahem!"

He covered his awkwardness, then fell into silence for a while.

"Yinyin, how about... I accompany you for dinner first?"

"Give me some time and I’ll answer you thoroughly, okay?"

Lin Siyin, her face reddened with shyness.

"Alright!"

"Then you leave first, I need to change!"

"Okay!"

Zhao Qichen gave her a lingering look, then got up to leave.

The Palace Maid entered in succession, split into groups.

Some arranged the meal, some helped the Emperor change, and others went to assist the Empress.

...

Originally, according to the rules, Sheng Chunhua should assist the Empress.

But she managed to grab this chance to get close to the Emperor, she naturally wouldn’t let it go.

Thus she casually pulled a Palace Maid to serve the Empress.

She herself took a set of clothes delicately, approached the Emperor’s tall and imposing figure, and personally attended him.

The Emperor’s ambergris was too special, after a few sniffs she became somewhat excited, her heart slightly quivering, secretly observing the young Emperor from a close.

He had a towering stature, an exceptionally handsome face, eyes full of spirit, everything about him was striking to her.

This man not only ruled all under heaven but also possessed the enviable appearance.

If she could marry such a person, have such a husband, even becoming a concubine, she would be willing!

"Emperor, could you... lift your arm?"

"Emperor, is it too tight here?"

She asked respectfully in the most gentle, charming voice, while her tender and soft pale fingers seemingly unintentionally brushed his skin.

Zhao Qichen hadn’t noticed at first.

Later as she grew more bold, he gradually realized something amiss.

Initially intending to directly dismiss the Palace Maid, but upon closer look discovered.

She was placed in the harem by his mother, it wouldn’t be appropriate to affront his mother’s wishes.

He had no choice but to waved dismissively.

"You may leave, I can do it myself!"

His expression indifferent, tone cold and thin.

But in Sheng Chunhua’s ears, it completely changed.

Who could know what a storm was raging in her mind at the moment?

’The Emperor finally looked at her directly, the Emperor even spoke to her!’

What a joyous occasion, how long had she waited for this?

Though it was only a short sentence, she was already thrilled.

She was now firmly convinced this was just the beginning, a lovely start.

As long as she showed her face before the Emperor, with some effort later, becoming a consort or concubine was only a matter of time, ensuring lifelong wealth and prosperity at her fingertips.

Growing more excited, she had to repress her emotions, bowed, and quickly withdrew.

As if the Emperor’s words to her were not ordinary, but an imperial decree to make her a consort, with a more flamboyant step than before.

...

Zhao Qichen knew Lin Siyin didn’t like crowds.

So when she emerged, aside from one or two Palace Attendants still arranging the meal, others had already left.

"Yinyin, come over!"

Zhao Qichen called her gently, Lin Siyin slowly walked over.

On the table were a few finely made dishes, all to her liking, without any extravagant dishes, nor unbelievable rules.

And nobody said it was forbidden, she smiled happily.

"It’s best having you around! Enables me to eat these delicious dishes!"

Zhao Qichen was somewhat puzzled.

"Without me, you can’t eat these?"

They were merely some Guangnan flavored dishes, without any particularly rare ingredients nor requiring complicated efforts, simply and easily made, what’s the problem?

Lin Siyin intended to say something, but considering they were palace rules, she hesitated to speak, merely shook her head.

"Nothing!"

"Let’s hurry and eat!"

"This shallot-stirred fish rolls aren’t good once cold!"

Zhao Qichen paid no mind.

Seeing her enjoy, he quickly served her some dishes.

Lin Siyin ate happily, refilling her small bowl of rice twice.

Zhao Qichen watched, amused but said nothing.

Lin Siyin ended up feeling embarrassed.

"Did I eat too much? I heard it’s a rule in the palace not to eat like this!"

Zhao Qichen felt more puzzled, while helping massage her stomach, he denied.

"Nonsense! Who told you that?"

Lin Siyin said casually.

"It’s what my Steward Aunt taught me!"

Saying inadvertently, the listener understood intentionally.

Zhao Qichen had earlier noticed something off about her, yet as she didn’t mention he refrained from questioning.

Now she inadvertently spoke, paired with today’s Palace Maid’s bold move.

He had reached a conclusion in his heart.