HRPM – Chapter 518 They Came to Watch the Fun

“It’s not one of the imperial consorts who sent you food, Your Majesty—it’s me. I heard you’ve been in low spirits lately, so I specially prepared an absolutely first-class feast for you. I guarantee that once you’ve tasted it, you’ll feel refreshed, your spirits will soar, and you’ll instantly feel years younger.”

The delight on the Emperor’s face immediately faded by half as he eyed Jin Luoluo suspiciously.

“So… you want something from me, don’t you? Tell me what it is first. I’ll decide whether it’s worth considering.”

The old fox was extremely shrewd. He didn’t want to end up feeling indebted after eating her food and then find it awkward to refuse her request. Better to find out what she wanted before taking a single bite.

Jin Luoluo, that little fox, had clearly targeted his weakness—his love of good food.

“Oh, Your Majesty, I don’t have any requests at all. I just missed you lately, so I brought these delicious dishes to show my filial respect. Don’t think so poorly of me.”

Jin Luoluo thought to herself that if she blurted out her real request—that she wanted his sons to model for her—there was no way he’d agree.

She wasn’t stupid.

She would wait until the old fox was completely hooked on the food before bringing it up. That would give her much better odds.

“Luoluo, you’re truly a wonderful future daughter-in-law. Then hurry and have the dishes brought in!”

The Emperor found it hard to believe.

He absolutely refused to believe Jin Luoluo had suddenly become so thoughtful. If she were really that easygoing, there probably wouldn’t be any schemers left in the world.

Still, since she’d insisted she wanted nothing, then even after eating her food, he could simply refuse whatever request she made later.

As long as he didn’t promise anything now, what could she possibly do?

Seeing that he’d taken the bait, Jin Luoluo became even more pleased with herself. She immediately ordered the servants to bring in one platter after another.

“Jin Luoluo, just as I thought—you really are here.”

Xiao Yu, Xiao Che, and Xiao Luo walked in from outside.

After court had adjourned, they had gone to the Empress’s palace for tea.

Not long afterward, someone reported that Jin Luoluo had entered the palace.

There was no need to ask why.

She had obviously come to persuade their father to let the three of them become free models for her.

Although they were convinced the Emperor would never sell them out, they were still curious to see what sort of trick Jin Luoluo would try this time.

So all three of them had come to watch the show.

Jin Luoluo narrowed her eyes at them and made a throat-slashing gesture, warning them not to mention what had happened the previous day.

Seeing that both his sons and his younger brother had arrived wearing expressions that practically screamed we’re here to watch the fun, the Emperor immediately knew there was more to this than met the eye.

Even so, he simply stroked his beard with a smile.

“You three have come at just the right time. Luoluo says she’s treating me to a meal. Even though this reeks of conspiracy, I’ll deal with whatever comes my way. Even if this turns out to be a Hongmen Banquet, I’m going to enjoy every bite.