Chapter 355: The Concubine Who Was Buried with the Emperor VS The Ruthless and Romantic Emperor 3
Yu Yao knelt on the ground, her heart beating like a deer, but she tried hard to maintain her composure.

She raised her eyes and happened to meet Rong Yuan's eyes as deep as the night. There seemed to be endless romance and playfulness hidden in them, which made her heart beat faster involuntarily.

"I know I have committed a heinous crime, but I beg Your Majesty to listen to me."

She took a deep breath and said slowly, "I had no intention of disturbing the emperor. In fact, I was trying to save my life. The late emperor's will stated that all those in the palace who did not have children must be buried alive with him. Although I am in the harem, I have never been favored, and I have no children. How can I just sit there and wait for death?"

A look of surprise flashed across Rong Yuan's brows, and the smile on his lips deepened a little.

He slowly walked in front of her, bent down, and looked almost at her level. There was a sense of uninhibitedness and playfulness in his suave and romantic manner.

"Yu Taipin's words are sincere, but which woman in the harem doesn't have a life as fleeting as duckweed? Since you are so courageous, why didn't you fight for favor earlier, and you wouldn't end up like this today."

Her heart tightened, but she quickly calmed down and looked back at Rong Yuan with clear eyes: "I know that my appearance is not bad, but I never use it to compete for favor. In the harem, I just want to make a living, but fate has played a trick on me and ended up like this. Today, I have the opportunity to see the emperor, and I dare to ask that I am willing to assist the emperor with the rest of my life to atone for today's sin."

Rong Yuan stood up and looked down at her. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. "Yu Taipin, you know that if you disobey the late emperor's will, even I have to be extremely cautious."

Yu Yao's eyes moved, she could see that Emperor Jing was somewhat interested in her appearance, otherwise, he would not have teased her so many times.

I thought to myself, why not take this opportunity to add more fuel to the fire, maybe I can find a glimmer of hope.

She bit her lower lip lightly, a blush appeared on her face, and she used the pitiful prop silently.

"Your Majesty is right. I have no talent, but my appearance is pleasing to the eye. But I dare to think that even if I serve you with my beauty, if I can win your Majesty's favor and avoid the pain of being buried alive with you, it will be my fortune. I do not seek to be the most favored in the six palaces, but only wish to be a humble maid by your side, serving you every day, to repay your Majesty for not killing me."

A playful smile appeared on Rong Yuan's lips. He reached out his hand and gently lifted her chin. The distance between them was instantly shortened, and an indescribable ambiguity and tension filled the air.

"Yu Taipin is indeed a wise man who knows the current situation. However, I have three thousand beauties in my harem, and they are all stunningly beautiful. Why would you let me keep you by my side?"

Yu Yao felt the warmth from Rong Yuan's fingertips. Although she was panicked, she forced herself to remain calm. She raised her head slightly with a sincere look.

"I know that I am a humble woman, and cannot compare to the beauties in the harem. But I am willing to treat you with my sincerity, and use my clumsiness and hard work to help your majesty solve problems. If your majesty needs someone to grind incense, I am willing to serve you like a dog or a horse; if your majesty feels tired, I can also play the zither for you to relieve your fatigue. I don't ask for much, I just hope to find a place in this deep palace and live a peaceful life."

Rong Yuan listened to her words with complicated eyes.

He loosened his hand and took a few steps back, his eyes lingering on her, as if weighing something.

"Yu Taipin, do you know that if I keep you, I will be disobeying the late emperor's will. I will have to bear tremendous pressure and risks."

Yu Yao knelt even lower, her voice filled with sincerity and seriousness, "I understand, Your Majesty's kindness, I will remember it in my heart. I am willing to serve Your Majesty for the rest of my life, and will never leave you until death. As for the late emperor's will, I believe that Your Majesty will make a wise decision, which will both comply with the laws of our ancestors and be considerate of the innocent people in the harem."

Rong Yuan was silent for a moment, and finally spoke slowly with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

"Well, Concubine Yu, since you are determined, I will give you a chance. You will stay by my side and be a maid. But you must remember that there are dangers everywhere in this deep palace. If you want to be safe, you must be careful in what you say and do, and not slack off in the slightest."

Yu Yao was overjoyed, feeling relieved, and kowtowed quickly to express her gratitude.

Oh my god, I finally passed this level.

As night fell, moonlight slipped into the bedroom of the Hall of Supreme Harmony like a thin thread, adding a touch of soft silver gauze to this magnificent palace.

The flickering candlelight in the hall illuminated her tense yet beautiful face.

She was wearing a simple plain dress, which, although without any gorgeous jewelry, made her look even more elegant and beautiful.

Rong Yuan didn't say anything more to her. He walked to the desk, sat down, and began to review the pile of memorials.

At the beginning of his accession to the throne, many things in the court had to be arranged, and it was also the busiest time.

Yu Yao was very discerning and went forward to grind the ink gently, grinding the ink to the right thickness, suitable for writing.

Rong Yuan saw it, dipped the brush lightly in ink, and then wrote on the memorial, with admiration flashing in his deep eyes.

Not only does she have an outstanding appearance, but her grinding skills are also very good. It is really strange that such a talented and beautiful woman is unknown in my father's harem.

"In which year did you enter the palace?"

While reviewing the memorials, he did not forget to ask. She paused, then continued to grind, lowered her eyes and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I entered the palace in the 25th year of Jianyuan."

She is now a maid of Emperor Jing, and she claims that she has voluntarily changed her status from a concubine to a slave.

Emperor Jing Rong Yuan's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he understood in his heart why she avoided favor.

In the 25th year of Jianyuan, her father was just 55 years old and already old, so she naturally did not want to accept his favor.

He remembered something, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at her with a little inquiry, "I am very curious, how did you manage to remain unknown in the harem with such an outstanding appearance?"

He was really curious about this question.

In this harem, women with outstanding looks are either favored concubines or end up dead.

Unless you use special methods to conceal your appearance, you won’t be discovered.

Yu Yao was startled and paused unconsciously, but she quickly regained her composure and bowed her head and said softly, "Your Majesty, I just used some pollen and deliberately made my face pale. In addition, I always keep my eyebrows down and dress simply, so no one noticed it."

"I see."

Rong Yuan chuckled, "You are smart, but you don't need to hide it in front of me in the future."

She nodded slightly and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

She had no intention of covering it up, otherwise why would she use the beauty filter?

After a while, Rong Yuan finished reviewing the memorials, stood up, stretched, and looked a little tired.

"I feel a little tired today." He looked at her, "Come with me and help me bathe.

After saying this, he turned and went to the side hall.

Yu Yao raised her eyebrows. This man wants to take a shower?
She smiled slightly, then followed with her head lowered.

Along the way, the palace maids in the Hall of Supreme Harmony glanced at her several times with a somewhat unfriendly look on their faces.

She pretended not to see it and continued to follow Emperor Jing to the side hall.

As you step into the bathroom, you'll see the hot spring pool filled with steam, petals floating, and a fragrant aroma.

Emperor Jing did not ask anyone else to serve him and left her here alone.

Yu Yao was quite calm. Helping the emperor take a bath was just a common thing for her.

She followed the instructions and began to prepare bathing supplies for Emperor Jing. Her movements were both careful and skillful and natural.

Rong Yuan took off his dragon robe and stepped into the pool. The rippling water reflected his slender and muscular body and handsome face.

He turned to look at her, a hint of teasing flashed across his deep, beautiful peach blossom eyes: "Come here, help me undress."

She walked over with a blush on her face and gently untied his clothes. The clothes fell off one by one until he was completely immersed in the warm spring water.

She stood by the pool, looking at the man unceremoniously.

He has sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, affectionate peach blossom eyes, and thin lips that often smile. He has a slender and fit figure, an unruly temperament, and his every move reveals his romantic charm.

When staring at someone intently, the eyes are full of spring and affection.

Not to mention that this man is a noble emperor, even if he is an ordinary man, he is extremely attractive.

He is like a peerless handsome man in a painting, with his elegant charm in every move.

Although this man is very lustful, his appearance is really good.