Chapter 2, This is how vitality is drained away

Tian Shuge's beauty is a kind of natural beauty, an innate elegance, as the saying goes, "Pure water brings forth the lotus, unadorned and unembellished"

Tian Shue'e was truly alarmed at this point. Could it be that the Emperor did not even know who he was? She was very eager to seek out the imperial physician, but the Emperor did not appear to be ill.

Tian Shue'e had never imagined that intimacy could be so pleasurable. She had been in attendance to Chongzhen for some time, but what she had received more was psychological delight. Chongzhen's affection and infatuation for her had already made her feel that it was the greatest joy. However, tonight she finally understood what the legendary intimacy truly felt like

People often say that they know themselves best; I am most aware of my own capabilities. If I cannot even be elected as a student council officer, how could I possibly have the ability to be an emperor? As one netizen remarked, if I were to become Chongzhen, I would probably not do as well as he did.

The Emperor has lost too much blood, and previously... he has also suffered a depletion of his vital energy. His health is not good, and now it is night; his spirit and energy are retreating inward. He should rest for a while longer, and he is expected to awaken after dawn

Tian Shue'e did not understand why Emperor Chongzhen's expression changed so quickly, and in the end, he stared blankly at the mirror, a habit he had not had before

Ah ... ... help ... ... !

Ah ... ... ! ''

When Tian Shue, along with two imperial physicians, arrived at the Chengqian Palace and saw Emperor Chongzhen lying in a pool of blood, they all gasped in shock

Tian Shuge is very happy today, as this marks the sixth consecutive day that Emperor Chongzhen has stayed in the Chengqian Palace, which clearly demonstrates his affection and infatuation for her

Can I change the tragic fate of Chongzhen with this prior knowledge? Can I alter the course of history?

I tightly closed my eyes and then opened them again, only to find that the beautiful figure before me still existed, and the surroundings had not changed. This was not a dream. I struck my head a few times and realized that my buzz cut had unexpectedly transformed into long hair. "Give me a mirror."

Who am I? The online novels I have read over the years have not been in vain. Although I find the idea of soul transfer somewhat absurd, since it has truly happened, it is better to understand who I, as the emperor, really am, lest I die without knowing how I met my end

Your Majesty! What is the matter with you?" Tian Shuge looked at Emperor Chongzhen with a face full of concern and said, "I will immediately send someone to summon the imperial physician.

I was just about to speak when I remembered that the emperor refers to himself as "I". This cannot be forgotten, as I was just saying "I" and "my" repeatedly. Even if one is not suspected by others, it still lacks the majesty of an emperor

Tian Shue'e did not understand how things had turned out this way. When she left, Chongzhen was still well, only mentioning that he had a slight headache. How could it be that in such a short time... She began to cry in her anxiety

After understanding what was going on, my heart became even more chaotic

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen's injuries were not as serious as they had imagined, the two imperial physicians breathed a sigh of relief. After bandaging the wounds on Emperor Chongzhen's head, one of them said to Lady Tian Shuge, "Your Highness, please do not worry. The Emperor has only sustained superficial injuries and is not in any grave danger. He will recover after a few days of rest"

After hearing the words of the imperial physician, Wang Cheng'en finally let out a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his face, glanced at the lying Emperor Chongzhen, and asked, "Your Majesty, why have you not yet awakened?"

Tian Shue, having served Emperor Chongzhen for nearly a year, had never seen such a gaze from him. She could almost perceive the flickering flames of desire in his eyes, which left her momentarily flustered. Timidly standing there, her face flushed, she lowered her head and fidgeted with the ribbons of her dress, opening her mouth several times but failing to utter a single word.

I suddenly sat up in bed, shouting and flailing my arms; the sensation of electric shock was truly unbearable. No wonder there is such a term as electric shock in criminal law; being shocked is really quite severe

"Your Majesty, please have some tea." Tian Shuge presented half a cup of cool tea to Emperor Chongzhen

Your Majesty ... ... Your Majesty ... ...

Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven of the Great Ming, having ascended the throne for the first time, personally eliminating the faction of Wei Zhongxian without relying on others, and all officials and the people of the realm praise Your Majesty's wisdom and martial prowess

While I was lost in thought, I felt a chill on my back, only to realize that the light beauty had already gotten into bed, her lotus-like arms wrapping around my chest as she began to loosen my clothing.

Damn, why do I always think about running away! To lean on Chongzhen, that is a rare encounter that many netizens dream of! Can this be considered winning the lottery?

After examining the furnishings in the room, my gaze finally settled on the jade-like teapot on the coffee table. After getting out of bed and picking up the teapot, I exclaimed, "Goodness! No wonder it is a palace treasure; it is truly impeccable!" If I had possessed such a teapot back then, I would never have had to worry about food and clothing for a lifetime.

"Your Majesty, what troubles you?" Upon hearing a sigh from Chongzhen, Tian Shuge felt a pang in her heart, as if the burdens of sorrow had shifted onto her.

Tian Shue, seeing that Emperor Chongzhen's complexion had returned to normal and he had fallen silent, finally put her anxious heart back in place and softly said: "Your Majesty, it is late at night, I shall attend to Your Majesty's rest..."

Wang Cheng'en turned to glance at Tian Shue'e after listening. He certainly understood the meaning of the imperial physician's words regarding the depletion of vital energy. This Tian Shue'e, who had just been promoted to the rank of Li Fei, had indeed caused significant harm to the Emperor.

I hesitated for a moment as I picked up the teapot, but finally gritted my teeth, closed my eyes, and struck it forcefully against my head. The teapot shattered upon impact, and naturally, my head was injured, with blood streaming down my face, soon staining my collar red. When I felt my head truly becoming dizzy and my vision blurring, collapsing to the ground, I couldn't help but regret having exerted too much force. If this were to result in lasting effects, where would I find a remedy for regret?

The two imperial physicians hurriedly examined Emperor Chongzhen's injuries. While treating him, they exchanged glances, both feeling that the fact of Emperor Chongzhen's injury was suspicious, and they could not help but wonder whether Consort Tian had concealed something.

Who are you? Where am I?

I truly felt parched; after downing a cup of herbal tea, I examined the woman before me by candlelight, instantly captivated by her extraordinary beauty, reminiscent of a national treasure.

Hearing the imperial physician's words, Tian Shue'e's tense heartstrings suddenly relaxed, her legs went weak, and she collapsed softly to the ground. The palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly helped her up, while Emperor Chongzhen had already been lifted onto the bed

When Tian Shue's hand touched Chongzhen's neck, she suddenly felt a sharp pain, as if something had pricked her. She quickly withdrew her hand and, startled, let out a piercing scream

Looking at her snow-white and jade-like skin, her hair cascading like a waterfall, and her bright, lustrous big eyes, I felt my throat dry up, and I involuntarily swallowed.

Then I thought, no one knows that I am a modern person who has crossed over to the time of Emperor Chongzhen in the 21st century. Before my death, I had reviewed a great deal of information about the late Ming Dynasty, understood the general course of history, and was familiar with the lives and merits or faults of many historical figures from that period. I have a rough idea of which civil and military officials are capable and which ones are treacherous and incompetent.

Tian Shue'e had long felt that Emperor Chongzhen was different from usual tonight. She had already intended to summon the imperial physician. Upon hearing Chongzhen's words, she hurriedly stood up and said, "Come here!" She called in two palace maids to help her dress, wanting to personally seek out the physician. Watching Tian Shue'e leave, I turned to the two palace maids standing nearby and said, "You may all leave!" With no one around, I felt much lighter. I then thought that merely using the excuse of being frightened by a nightmare was somewhat unconvincing. After pondering for a while, I realized I would have to endure some more suffering to make it believable, so that others would find my change reasonable.

I bit my finger and realized I wasn't electrocuted, which made me break into a silly smile. However, I then noticed a delicate light beauty standing in front of me, who referred to me as Your Majesty, and I was left dumbfounded

Gently lifting the light beauty's face, one judges that she is no more than seventeen years old. Remembering that she just introduced herself as Tian Shue, she might be the beloved Concubine Tian of Emperor Chongzhen! Perhaps she has not yet been conferred the title of concubine!

Tian Shuge suddenly heard Emperor Chongzhen ask her this, and her mouth fell open in surprise, unable to close. She looked at Emperor Chongzhen with a puzzled expression, "I am Tian Shuge! Your Majesty... Your Majesty, are we not in the Chengqian Palace?"

Tian Shue's heart raced violently, and the Emperor Chongzhen's unusual behavior left her both frightened and at a loss. Seeing the Emperor gazing at her blankly brought her some relief, and she gently said, "Your Majesty, did you have a nightmare? Allow me to pour you a glass of water."

Looking at the slightly youthful face in the mirror, I felt as if my heart had been struck by a heavy hammer, completely collapsing. My appearance is certainly not as handsome or as young as that in the mirror. What on earth is going on? Have I really 'traveled through time'? Have I possessed someone else's soul? It can't be!

The moonlight is bright, and the insects chirp melodiously. Many palace lights in the imperial palace have dimmed, but the Chengqian Palace remains brightly lit. The eunuchs and palace maids on night duty anxiously gaze at the windows of Chengqian Palace, speculating about the reason behind the Emperor's earlier fierce shout.

My mouth suddenly opened wide enough to fit an egg in it, having just ascended to greatness, eliminating Wei Zhongxian. Have I truly bent down to the unfortunate Chongzhen? Bent down to that Chongzhen who was so unlucky that he ended up at his grandmother's house.

I looked at the silhouette of the light beauty and surveyed the surroundings again with the book in hand. My eyes told me that this was definitely not my pigsty. The room was arranged in an antique style, with a scholar's chair, an Eight Immortals table, and a side table, all made of intricately carved hardwood. Next to the screen were placed Tang Sancai pottery and ancient porcelain vases, while antique calligraphy and paintings adorned the walls, giving the entire room an air of tranquility and elegance

The incident that occurred in the Chengqian Palace quickly reached the chief eunuch Wang Cheng'en, who was so startled that he put on his shoes the wrong way and almost ran to the Chengqian Palace

My goodness, my grandmother, I have lived for over twenty years and I am still a virgin! Although I have seen countless adult films, I have only ever touched a woman's body with my hands, and that was only when I took the initiative to hold someone's hand. Now, with such a beautiful woman wanting to be with me, my heart feels like it's beating like a drum. I immediately cast aside all those previous thoughts and pounced on the beauty, unleashing all the fantasies I had long imagined but never had the chance to realize, softening and then hardening, hardening and then softening, until I was utterly exhausted.

Ah!

After the excitement, I recalled that my current identity is that of Emperor Chongzhen, and I couldn't help but sigh. Being an emperor is no easy task! If I don't flee, will I end up exhausted to the point of spitting blood? Thinking of this, I silently cursed myself for once again considering escape

I just had a nightmare. At first, I didn't think much of it, but now I feel a bit dazed... I must find a reason; otherwise, someone will surely notice that I, as the emperor, have changed, and that would not be good for me

Tian Shue'e let down her hair and was about to say a few words to Chongzhen, but she found that Chongzhen had already fallen asleep in bed. She smiled gently, gazing at Chongzhen for a while, and then picked up a light fur coat to cover him, fearing that he might catch a chill.

Looking again at the face in the mirror, it seems to be not yet twenty. This means that Chongzhen still has a good ten years to live, and for now, he does not need to flee with the gold from the treasury.