TEWRAWTEC CH 5

Chapter 5: Beauty After Bathing

In order to prove his loyalty, Yun Mingzhuo—after much consideration—ultimately decided to go ahead and steal Murong Zichen’s underwear.

He carefully observed the guard shift changes outside the imperial bedchamber, as well as the emperor’s return schedule, and then sneaked quietly into the sleeping quarters to swipe a pair of underpants.

To make sure no one thought he faked it, Yun Mingzhuo specifically chose a golden pair with dragon embroidery.

That Consort Hua really was a wicked woman with a twisted sense of humor—this was clearly a two-birds-one-stone plan to humiliate both him and Murong Zichen.

Timing it perfectly before the guards returned, Yun Mingzhuo slipped out of the bedchamber and made his way to the emperor’s harem, which was filled with his cherished male consorts.

Just the thought of a bunch of cute boys made Yun Mingzhuo’s heart flutter as he stealthily snuck in. He climbed over the wall and made his way to the hot spring Murong Zichen had built especially for his male lovers.

The steam rising around the spring was thick and hazy, blurring Yun Mingzhuo’s vision for a moment. After a while, he finally adjusted and could make out the surroundings.

“Ugh, Qin Yansheng is so annoying. Just because the emperor favors him, he acts all arrogant and domineering,” a sugary sweet voice grumbled.

Hearing such an adorable, alluring voice, Yun Mingzhuo felt a shiver run through his entire body. Oh my god, what a cutie! Even the voice is that cute.

“Alright, don’t be upset. If Qin Yansheng finds out you said that, he’ll definitely go running to His Majesty and get you kicked out of the harem.”

“Exactly. Qin Yansheng is about to be made Empress soon, so it’s best we don’t offend him.”

Several stunningly beautiful young men were sitting naked, helping each other scrub their backs.

Yun Mingzhu immediately had a nosebleed. This was like a live-action spring palace scene! He couldn’t help but want to jump in and frolic in the water with those little cuties.

Just a pity—he was merely a eunuch. He could only look at these beautiful young men, but never touch…

“Hey, who are you? What are you doing here?” Just as Yun Mingzhuo was immersed in admiring the delightful scene, a pleasant male voice suddenly rang out behind him.

He turned to see a short, sweet-looking young man staring at him in confusion.

Startled, Yun Mingzhuo quickly stuffed Murong Zichen’s underwear up his sleeve and then calmly replied, “This humble servant was just passing by and noticed the consorts bathing. I thought perhaps you might need some assistance.”

“Oh, I see…” The young man gave a sugary-sweet smile.

“I thought you were a new beauty His Majesty brought in—but turns out you’re just a eunuch.”

Yun Mingzhuo winced at the word “eunuch.”

“How could His Majesty possibly take a liking to someone like me? Hahaha~ May I ask your name?”

“My surname is Shang. Just one character—Xuan.” Shang Xuan looked incredibly cheerful and adorable.

“Ah, so you’re Consort Shang! Please forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing such a lovely lady^[1],” Yun Mingzhuo said as he cupped his hands in greeting—and even winked flirtatiously.

Shang Xuan grinned boldly, “It’s fine! There are so many people in the harem—it’s not strange that you don’t know me… Heehee~ If you weren’t a eunuch, I’d think you were trying to flirt with me!”

Feeling looked down upon by such a beauty, Yun Mingzhuo grew a little sulky. In a fit of boldness, he said, “…Yes, Your Ladyship^[2], I am flirting with you. How could someone as adorable as you laugh so sweetly and not steal my heart? Right now, it’s pounding wildly just for you.”

Shang Xuan didn’t get angry—instead, he burst out laughing.

“Hahaha, you’re so funny!”

Yun Mingzhuo wanted to say he wasn’t joking…

But Shang Xuan, finding his words amusing and seeing that he was “safe” as a eunuch, happily led him further inside and introduced him to the other little shous.

Since Shang Xuan was still quite young, Murong Zichen had never touched him. After all, though His Majesty was gay, he wasn’t a pedophile. He could never bring himself to lay hands on a child. As a result, Shang Xuan—never favored—was well-liked by the rest of the harem.

Yun Mingzhu:

(￣y▽￣)~ Happiness comes too fast—like a tornado…

My darling cuties, here I come!

(To be continued…)