Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 762: The Virtuous Concubine is Also Favored_1

Chapter 762: Chapter 762: The Virtuous Concubine is Also Favored_1

And so, De Fei had nowhere left to hide.

"Greetings, Your Majesty, I did not know you were coming. I failed to welcome you from afar. I hope you can forgive me!" De Fei said even as she performed a ceremonious curtsy.

However, the Emperor silently approached, before looking at De Fei: "My beloved concubine, please rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When De Fei stood up, the Emperor happened to catch sight of her face. Her delicate, fair face was smudged with dirt, her clothes also stained with mud.

A hint of surprise flickered in the Emperor’s eyes.

When she noticed the Emperor appraising her, she quickly became nervous. Fearing the Emperor would criticize her for being unkempt, she prepared to kneel again: "Your Majesty, I am sorry, I am very dirty today, I..."

"Where have you been today?" The Emperor, however, did not listen to De Fei’s explanation, but simply asked lightly.

"Your Majesty, I was in Siyuan gardens today."

"Siyuan gardens?" The Emperor seemed to take an interest.

"I was learning to plant vegetables with Nan Feng. I found it enjoyable so I stayed there longer. I got quite dirty, can I go change my clothes now?"

"No need," the Emperor said, keeping his gaze fixed on De Fei. Despite her dirty appearance, and a bit of disarray, she looked more human than usual.

She used to be like a beautiful vase - gorgeous, but unrealistic.

"Your Majesty..." De Fei, unaccustomed to the Emperor’s long stare, felt a wave of shyness wash over her, her face blushing.

The Emperor said without much emotion, "There’s no need to wash up, just stay as you are."

"..." De Fei wiped her face, a shy smile played on her lips. This only made her more adorable, causing the Emperor to be somewhat enchanted.

"Join me for dinner," the Emperor ordered, a trace of kindness in his tone.

De Fei was once again overjoyed.

Could it be that Nan Feng possessed some magical spells?

Zhang Tao was chosen by Nan Feng, Zhang Tao became favored. De Fei spent an afternoon at Nan Feng’s place, and upon returning, she ran into the Emperor and they had dinner together.

Even after the meal, the Emperor did not rush to leave but stayed to take a bath at De Fei’s place.

After De Fei had bathed, she let her hair down. The Emperor signaled her not to comb it, just leave it loose and she doesn’t have to deliberately wear any particular dress, she can just wear her undergarments.

That evening, De Fei, who had never shared a room with the Emperor, was also favored.

The next day, all the concubines convened in De Fei’s palace, everyone looked at De Fei with intense envy.

All women need to be cherished. After being cherished, De Fei’s cheeks were flushed. Even without makeup, her face was full of life.

She was always petite and in her early twenties.

Zhang Liangdi was the first to remark: "De Fei, you don’t seem to be wearing any makeup today. It reminds me of the saying: ’A natural beauty is like a lotus blooming in clear water, needing no artificial adorning.’"

Chen Daying remarked, "Yes indeed, a woman who receives the Emperor’s favour naturally looks beautiful. If I were as lucky, I would be just as beautiful as you."

Ning Liangpin asked, "I heard that De Fei paid a visit to Siyuan."

De Fei, her face still blushing, looked adorable as she replied: "Yes, I went there yesterday to learn how to plant vegetables. We take it for granted when we are eating, but growing them is not easy. It’s something I didn’t appreciate until I tried it."

Jiang Guipin spoke with a hint of mystery: "After De Fei’s trip to Siyuan, she came back and..."

Suddenly, all the concubines fell silent.