Chapter 45 (1/2)

Chapter 45

Rose Garden

Jun Qian Che glares at her, cold air radiating from his entire body.    She feels like she is in the middle of an ice cave.

Just as she racks her brain to figure out a way to get out of that sticky situation, Jun Qian Che suddenly gets up and leaves.

Mo Qi Qi secretly sighs in relief.  She quickly gets up and pays her parting respect, ”Sending Your Majesty off.”

Ban Xiang frowns as she approaches Mo Qi Qi with a bitter face, ”Your Ladyship, it is hard for us to have His Majesty here, why did you chase him off to Gui Ning Palace?”

”Bengong does not care for him.  Since somebody else does, it is better bengong to match make them together!  Alright, let the matter rest.  Bengong is hungry to death!  Let's eat!”  Mo Qi Qi then walks outside.

Ban Xiang helplessly sighs.

For the next couple of days, Mo Qi Qi does not start any trouble.  She does not come to see Jun Qian Che as well.

But she isn't entirely idle either; she invites the concubines to her palace and trains them, hoping to mold them into the kind that Jun Qian Che likes.  If a lot of the concubines gets favoured, the distance between her and Jun Qian Che will become farther.  As long as she still hasn't find her way home, it is better for her to get as little contact with Jun Qian Che as possible.  She never takes the initiative to search for him lest she ends up provoking him, so in a hindsight, Jun Qian Che's life too has been peaceful for the past couple of days.

And that peace makes Jun Qian Che a little suspicious.  This is so unlike Mo Qi Qi.  Even though they had been married for two years, they are not real husband and wife yet.  Even so, they usually frequently meet each other.  He would never take the initiative to find her, it is always her looking for him using so many excuses.  She will usually come in peace but leaves in anger.

Now that she is quiet over there, he finds it hard to get used to this situation.

Mo Qi Qi is giving the concubines a harsh training, ”Meimeis, this is the guide that bengong wrote for you on how to seduce an emperor; from the way you dressed and put on your make up, to how to maintain your beauty and your diets.  This should be enough.  As long as you follow this guide and bengong's training, bengong dares to say you will become His Majesty's favourite soon.”

Hearing that, the concubines are happy to no end, ”That is great!”

Some of them are still worried though, ”Your Ladyship, why are you helping us?  If His Majesty dotes on us, won't his visit to your palace become less?”

Mo Qi Qi replies in an upright manner, ”Fang Jieyu is asking the right question.  The previous bengong definitely wouldn't have done this, but the current bengong has had an enlightenment; if one wants to gain a man's heart, it cannot be done by pestering and angering him everyday.  It is through catering to his heart's desire, making him happy.  If he is happy, even if he does not come over, bengong will still be happy for him.  That is why bengong wants to help meimeis; if bengong cannot be the one to give him happiness, bengong would rather have meimeis do it on my behalf.  Bengong will be contented if the emperor is happy.”

Hearing that, the concubines are touched to no end, ”How touching!  Your Ladyship, your love for His Majesty is too deep!  If he knows just how sincere your love is, he would have definitely leaves Yang Guifei and goes to you!”

Mo Qi Qi is shocked senseless upon hearing that.  She immediately gives them an order, ”Meimeis, all that is being said must only be kept amongst us!  It must never be spread outside!  Bengong does not want His Majesty to know; he might feel guilty.  You must also keep this training a secret.  Do not tell anyone.  If His Majesty finds out, there will be no element of surprise.”

The concubines reply her in unison, ”Yes.  We will listen to Your Ladyship.”

Mo Qi Qi nods in satisfaction:  If she is really unlucky and is unable to travel back to her old life, she as the empress must establish a good relationship with these concubines so she can have a peaceful, worry-free life.

”Since meimeis are aspiring for His Majesty's affection, we must not waste any more time.  Let us start our training!  Let us begin with our very first agenda, beauty!  The first thing a man sees in a woman is her beauty.  Having a face that is charming enough to attract men is the most basic thing a woman need.  If you don't have the ability to attract them with your face, this is already a lost battle.  Today, bengong would like to introduce three kinds of facial masks to all of you.  Use them according to your skin's condition.  The first one is—-”

Mo Qi Qi begins explaining.

The concubines listen to her attentively, nodding their heads in agreement.  They think all the things Mo Qi Qi says are very reasonable.

After a lengthy explanation that involves applying self-made mask, Mo Qi Qi personally demonstrate how to apply the mask and how to make them so they can regularly do it in their own palaces.

Once women find something to be busy with, they will make themselves scarce.  Once they are at peace, she will be at peace too.

After applying the masks, those concubines pat their own cheeks while looking at the mirror.  They grins happily, ”Your Ladyship, this rose essence mask is really good!  My skin feels so supple and soft!”

”Yes!  I agree!  I wonder how this rose essence is made.”