After patting Mu Yuxi on the back for a long time, Nangong Chen felt relieved when he saw that she finally calmed down.

However, when he turned around and saw Concubine Li in front of him, his expression darkened again.

How could he not be angry that the good atmosphere just now was interrupted by her? But he couldn't help but yell at Li Fu behind her:

"Li Fu, how come you are on duty? Don't you even know how to communicate when Concubine Li arrives?"

"Back to... back to the emperor, slave... slave has sent the message, but..." It's just that you two were too absorbed in hearing it.

Answering Nangong Chen's words with a sweaty face, Li Fu felt aggrieved, but the last words could only be kept in his stomach, and he would not dare to say them out even if he died.

What can I do? Who is the emperor? The emperor’s words are imperial edicts, and everything that is wrong is right. How can a slave like him be allowed to comment, so he could only change his words with a depressed look:

"It's just that my voice was a little softer. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"That's all."

Seeing Li Fu's sincere attitude, Nangong Chen stopped embarrassing him and waved for him to step aside. Then he turned to look at Concubine Li and asked coldly:

"Li Fei, do you have anything important to do when you come here at this time?"

"Back to the emperor, I saw that the emperor has been working hard recently, so I specially cooked a few side dishes and invited the emperor to taste them."

As she spoke, Concubine Li called to the two palace maids behind her to serve the dishes she had brought, and said to Nangong Chen with a charming face:

"Your Majesty, do you want my concubine to serve you for dinner?"

If he saw Li Fei like this on weekdays, maybe Nangong Chen would give her a little favor for the sake of the princess. Unfortunately, at this time, he simply didn't think she was an eyesore, so he completely ignored Li Fei's flattering expression.

Said patiently

"No, I understand what you mean. I'll leave the meal and you can go back. I will go to Yongfu Palace to see you when I have time."

As for Concubine Li, she originally wanted to please the emperor with enthusiasm, but was rejected mercilessly by Nangong Chen. How could she look so worried on her face?

For a moment, her heart was full of resentment, but she didn't dare to show it. She just glanced at Mu Yuxi, who was still standing next to Nangong Chen, and said angrily:

"The emperor is so anxious to drive me away. Is it because this woman, hum, very good, dares to rub sand in my eyes. I will write down this account for you first, but I must also pay it first.

Just give me a heads up."

Thinking of this, she bowed and saluted:

"Yes, I will retire."

Then after taking a few steps back, he straightened up again, as if he suddenly remembered something, and continued:

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing that I almost forgot. This morning, the Ministry of Internal Affairs came back and said that the green-headed cards for the new concubines have been made. According to the rules, the Emperor should call some younger sisters to accompany him to bed."

After speaking, she glanced at Mu Yuxi provocatively. Sure enough, after hearing her words, Mu Yuxi's body trembled slightly, and then she lowered her head.

Even these subtle movements of hers could not escape Li Fei's eyes. An imperceptible sneer appeared at the corner of Li Fei's mouth because she knew that Mu Yuxi had understood her words.

As for Nangong Chen, his expression was already impatient, but now that he heard that Concubine Li suddenly mentioned the matter of the newlyweds sleeping together, his expression became even more unhappy. He waved his sleeves coldly and said:

"I understand, please go back."

"yes."

Anyway, the goal has been achieved, and Concubine Li didn't want to really offend the emperor, so after giving a salute, she led a group of palace people back to the palace.

After Concubine Li left, Mu Yuxi also said goodbye to Nangong Chen and returned to the palace. Seeing that she looked gloomy, Nangong Chen just thought she was tired from working all afternoon, so he let her go back after telling her to rest early.

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Chapter completed!