Chapter 57 (1/2)
Chapter 57
The Empress Who is Showing Skin
Mo Qi Qi gives them a mysterious smile, “Wait a minute, bengong will go and change. Bengong will be back!” She immediately goes to her chamber.
After a moment, Mo Qi Qi who has changed her dress, walks back to them.
The concubines are all tongue-tied.
Mo Qi Qi is wearing a yellow Indian dancing attire. A light, thin veil is draping from her head, while golden ta.s.sels are hanging in front of her forehead, making her look exotic. She is wearing a strapless blouse with a deep V opening, showing ample chest. Her navel is exposed, decorated with crystal stones, making the sight even more delectable. Her skirt that are inlaid with crystals reaches her ankle, while she steps on the floor barefooted, looking glamorous and attractive.
Mo Qi Qi is grateful for the previous owner’s perfect body. If she was born in the modern time and wears s.e.xy outfits, men would throw themselves onto her feet. It was unfortunate that the previous owner was born in the ancient times; she had to wear thick palace’s dresses everyday, covering her perfect body.
The concubines are a little worried when they see Mo Qi Qi’s outfit, “Your Ladyship, your dress is a little inappropriate. Our Hua Chen Kingdom puts the most importance on women’s conducts. This dress is too revealing, if the emperor see this, he will be angry!”
“Right! If we dress like this, not only we will not attract the emperor, we will also get punished!”
The concubines are a little worried.
Mo Qi Qi quickly comforts them, “Aiya! You think too much! Be honest, doesn’t this dress looks pretty? Bengong personally designed this and ordered people to make this!”
The concubines speak at the same time, “Pretty! It highlights the beauty of a woman even more!”
Mo Qi Qi laughs, “Then, this is enough. Men always says that a woman speaks the complete opposite of what she feels; honestly, they are just the same! They preach about minding what we wear where in fact they get attracted to women who expose their skin! Our emperor is such a depressing person. He looks so upright, but he is probably even worse than other men outside! We are his consorts, what is so inappropriate about dressing like this in front of him?”
Hearing that, the concubines nod, “What Your Ladyship said isn’t wrong.”
Mo Qi Qi nods at them in satisfaction, “Since all of you agreed with bengong, watch and learn the dance moves properly. This dance is called the ‘Indian Dance’, it is very beautiful.”
Mo Qi Qi gets into position, teaching the concubines all the moves. Her movement is brisk and light, like a swallow. It is as though she is completely pliant and boneless, like a cloud.
Every move she makes mesmerizes the concubines who are watching her.
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Jun Qian Che is discussing some matter with Chu Ling Xiao in the imperial study. A servant comes in and reports to him about the empress inviting all the concubines to Feng Yang Palace. The sounds of merry laughter can be heard from time to time.
Jun Qian Che does not think much of it. He knows that Mo Qi Qi likes playing around lately, he is too lazy to bother with her.
Though he does not know what Mo Qi Qi is currently playing with, he is not curious to know about it.
However, Chu Ling Xiao is a really curious and nosy person. He is always attracted to new and refreshing things, so once they finished their discussion, he brings Mo Qi Qi up, “Your Majesty, aren’t you going to Feng Yang Palace to look at the empress? Aren’t you worried that she is jealous and does this to your concubines?” He motions a blade going under his neck.
Jun Qian Che dismissively says, “Mo Qi Qi does not have that much guts.”
Chu Ling Xiao can see that Jun Qian Che really does not have the interest to go to her palace, but he is really curious. He keeps persuading him, “Your Majesty, the Grand Empress Dowager will return to the palace in two days. Her Ladyship went to Fo Shan to pray for the kingdom and the imperial clan, there will be a banquet to welcome her home. The officials and their n.o.ble daughters will be partic.i.p.ating in the banquet, I wonder how the preparation is going on? Aren’t you worried that the empress will commit any mistakes? Where will you put your face if anything happens?”
(TN: The Grand Empress Dowager is a level higher than Empress Dowager. She is Jun Qian Che’s grandma.)
What Chu Ling Xiao says draw Jun Qian Che’s attention; his heart is not at ease with Mo Qi Qi handling things.
Seeing this, Chu Ling Xiao continues speaking, “Your Majesty, why don’t this official accompanies you to Feng Yang Palace? Although this minister is not that familiar with the Grand Empress Dowager, at least I know a thing or two about what she likes; I can be of help. You have been busy for so long, you should rest a little.”
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Jun Qian Che feels uneasy thinking about Mo Qi Qi’s preparation for the Grand Empress Dowager’s return to the palace. He puts down the brush in his hand before standing up, “Let go!”
He walks out of the imperial study.
Chu Ling Xiao smiles proudly before following him. The current empress is really interesting.
Jun Qian Che and Chu Ling Xiao steps into Feng Yang Palace.