Chapter 333: Overnight Stay in the Palace...
Yes, this is the imperial palace. When I think about what is recorded in history books, there has never been a quiet harem in every dynasty.

When the emperor thought about the offspring he failed to protect, he became even more furious!

Then the emperor looked at Lin Hao and asked expectantly:

"Then what can you teach me, my dear?"

He put on a full show, and when he saw the emperor looking at him, Lin Hao immediately began to show his loyalty and started giving the emperor advice.

Of course, Lin Hao did not speak nonsense, but planned sincerely for the emperor:

"First of all, the fact that Your Majesty can regain his youth must be kept secret and must not be known to others! After Your Majesty regains his youth, you must try to find an excuse to not meet with outsiders, and use makeup to make yourself look old."

"Secondly, closely monitor the food and drink consumption in the palace. Anyone who comes into direct or indirect contact with the pregnant concubine must be strictly checked. For example, if someone suddenly asks for leave or leaves, or meets someone they shouldn't meet, then such a person must be arrested, and all things and items related to him must be stopped immediately!"

"In short, we should plan ahead and nip problems in the bud. We should prepare several backup plans to prevent any possible unexpected situations. That's all I can think of!"

After listening to Lin Hao's suggestions, the emperor felt very relieved. From Lin Hao's suggestions, he could see Lin Hao's loyalty.

The emperor even wanted to promote Lin Hao to an important position in the capital's army, but when he thought of the large number of troops under the command of the Duke of Ying, he quietly gave up the idea.

However, Lin Hao had made great contributions in offering the elixir, so he had to be rewarded. However, he had to wait until he regained his youth, or even until his concubine became pregnant, before he could be rewarded.

The emperor hesitated for a moment and then said:
"My dear minister, what you said makes sense. I will make proper arrangements for everything in the palace. You can go home and bring the elixir!"

Lin Hao's heart moved. He thought that the emperor, a suspicious creature, should be dealt with in more circles, so Lin Hao immediately advised:
"Your Majesty, do not be too anxious. It is better to wait until Your Majesty has arranged everything properly. I will then bring the elixir to you, so as to avoid being noticed by those with ulterior motives!"

Sure enough, after hearing Lin Hao's refusal, the emperor became suspicious and worried that Lin Hao was deceiving him.

Could it be that the elixir was fake? Or maybe Lin Hao was reluctant to give up the elixir and was planning to replace it with something else?
Thinking of this, the emperor became even more impatient and wanted Lin Hao to take out the pill immediately. No matter what, it was safest to keep it in his own hands.

The emperor then said, "Don't worry, my dear minister. I will send someone to go back with you to retrieve the elixir. If the elixir is effective, I will definitely reward you handsomely!"

Lin Hao knew that the emperor had something else to say, which was that if the elixir had no effect, he would definitely not let him off easily!

But Lin Hao didn't care at all, and saluted to the emperor frankly:

"Your Majesty, obey your order~!"

The emperor then sent a trusted eunuch to accompany Lin Hao back to the Duke's Mansion. Lin Hao knew that this was someone sent by the emperor to monitor him to prevent him from committing fraud.

However, this was something Lin Hao had prepared in advance, so of course he would not falsify it. He entered the Duke's Mansion openly and took out a box from the treasury.

Then Lin Hao and the eunuch came to the emperor's study again.

After the eunuch left, the emperor could not wait to open the box. Inside was an almost translucent jade bottle, and a thumb-sized pill could be vaguely seen inside.

At this time, the emperor was breathing rapidly, and when he was about to open it, Lin Hao said:

"Your Majesty, don't open it. The Taoist priest said that it can only be opened when taking the medicine. Otherwise, the essence of the medicine will be lost quickly after opening it, and the efficacy will be reduced and the effect will be affected!"

However, after the emperor heard what Lin Hao said, his mind was filled with mixed thoughts. Was this elixir real or fake? Was it someone's conspiracy?

But then he thought that he knew about this elixir because Taizong gave it to him in a dream and not told him by someone else, so it must be true, and he became impatient.

The emperor then looked at Lin Hao and said, "My dear minister, please wait in the side hall today. I have just sent someone to inform the Duke of Ying's mansion. You can stay here with peace of mind!"

As an emperor who has been in office for decades, how can there be any so-called trust when it comes to matters concerning the throne?

At this moment, the emperor's cold-blooded and ruthless nature was fully demonstrated, and his urgent desire for immortality was even more exposed.

"Your Majesty, I obey your order!" Lin Hao said simply.

After saying that, Lin Hao retreated to the outside of the door. At this time, a eunuch and four imperial guards were already waiting for Lin Hao outside the door.

"Lord Rong, please come in!" said the eunuch with his head down.

Obviously, when Lin Hao went back to get the elixir, the emperor had already arranged everything, but this was meaningless to Lin Hao.

As Lin Hao left, the emperor looked at the written edict, then at the jade bottle in his hand, and thinking of the temptation of restoring youth, he finally opened the jade bottle.

With excitement, the emperor poured the pill into his hand. It was a crystal green pill, followed by a refreshing fragrance that instantly shocked the emperor's spirit.

Thinking that the medicinal effect would be lost after opening it, the emperor no longer hesitated and swallowed the pill in one gulp.

After waiting for a long time, the emperor didn't feel anything unusual. He frowned and said:
"Is this fake?"

Thinking of this, he wanted to ask Lin Hao to come over, but it didn't seem appropriate to call Lin Hao now, so he decided to wait a little longer!
An hour later, the emperor began to feel a little sleepy, and then he shuddered. Could it be a self-effect?
However, the emperor was disappointed again. His body was still the same old one. It seemed that it was of no use!

"Oh~!" A sigh, filled with countless disappointment.

At this time, the eunuch outside came in and said:

"Your Majesty, it's time for dinner!"

The emperor looked outside the door. It was already getting dark. He began to eat with disappointment.

At this time, the eunuch asked with a smile: "Your Majesty, Duke Rong is still waiting in the side hall!"

As the saying goes, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Since the elixir contributed by Lin Hao is useless, he naturally needs to be punished.

So the emperor said calmly:
"Just wait there!"

Realizing that he had expressed his feelings wrongly, the eunuch immediately kept silent. He had wanted to flatter the emperor, but ended up flattering the horse's leg. It would be a mistake to say more, so he quickly shut up.

At this time, Lin Hao was leisurely sitting in the side hall. He took out a chicken leg from the space and chewed it slowly.

It was not until it was completely dark that Lin Hao sat up from the recliner. Sensing that the emperor had fallen asleep, Lin Hao knew that the time had come.

So he put the recliner back into the space, used the illusion skill, then opened the door and left the side hall in a swagger.

The imperial guards guarding outside the door were unaware of anything, because in his mind, Lin Hao was in the room at this moment and had not left a single step, and there was no trace of anyone in front of him!
Then Lin Hao went to where the emperor slept according to the location of the mental mark!

When he saw the sleeping emperor, Lin Hao smiled. In fact, the pill he gave to the emperor was just a medicine for replenishing qi and blood, with a little borneol, mint and other things to refresh the mind.

因此皇帝吃这个丹药，其实根本就没有任何作用，而真正有用的是林昊的生命时间。林昊伸出左手看了一下生命时间：3591·01·6·19·05·11。

A total of more than three thousand years of life time, all of which Lin Hao obtained from the captives during the Western Expedition.

Then he held the emperor's hand and gave him a month of life!
Originally, Lin Hao was planning to retire and return to the side hall after his mission accomplished, but when he saw the rather pretty palace maid next to him, for some reason, a bold idea suddenly popped up in Lin Hao's mind.

Afterwards, this thought lingered in his mind, and when he thought of tomorrow morning, the emperor would find that his body had returned to its youthful state.

By that time, I would probably have already left the palace, but the opportunity before me was a rare one, which made Lin Hao feel like he was scratched by a cat.

Thinking of this, Lin Hao's eyes flashed, and he immediately set up an illusion in the emperor's bedroom.

After a moment, the entire bedroom was in a fantasy world, and Lin Hao also turned into the emperor in the fantasy world.

Then Lin Hao said to the eunuch outside:

"Somebody come!"

Upon hearing this, the eunuch immediately entered the room, then looked at Lin Hao and bowed, saying:

"His Majesty!"

"Xuan Rong Guifei to come to the bedroom!" Lin Hao ordered.

"Yes!"

Afterwards, the eunuch immediately passed on the order, and soon Concubine Rong was sent to the bedroom. When Concubine Rong saw the emperor (Lin Hao), she immediately saluted and said:

"Your Majesty, why did you summon me here so late at night?"

But Lin Hao said to the eunuch: "You go out first!"

"Yes!" Then several eunuchs bowed and left.

After the eunuch left, Lin Hao looked at Concubine Rong. Only then did Lin Hao realize that this was not Mrs. Wang from Nothing But Thirty, who came here to be a concubine!

Seeing an acquaintance, yes, a mature beauty, Lin Hao became even more excited. He stepped forward, held Rong Fei's hand, and then walked towards the dragon bed.

"My beloved, today Duke Rong presented me with an elixir, saying it can restore my youth and give birth to a child. The first person I thought of was my beloved!"

"Your Majesty~!" Concubine Rong was shocked when she heard this. She wanted to persuade the emperor. After all, tiger and wolf medicines were extremely harmful to the body. If the emperor died, everything would be over!

But then he thought, if I end up having a child with His Majesty, wouldn't I be able to live a life of glory and prosperity?
Just when Concubine Rong was lost in thought, Lin Hao had already come behind her and slowly took off the eyesore from her body!
"Your Majesty~!"

The eunuch outside the door heard the noise inside and began to record the time and place where the emperor favored Concubine Rong!

next day
The soft sunlight made people feel warm on the body, and Concubine Rong, who had been tired all night, slowly opened her eyes in the emperor's arms.

Thinking of last night's joy, Concubine Rong was extremely grateful to Duke Rong. The elixir actually restored the emperor's youth.

So Concubine Rong thought that she must repay him when she had the chance in the future.

Then Concubine Rong looked at the emperor, and her eyes suddenly widened, which surprised Concubine Rong because she was actually lying in the arms of Duke Rong.

Then she was about to scream, and at this moment a hand covered her mouth, and then Lin Hao's voice came to her ears:
"My Lady, you don't want His Majesty to know what happened between us, do you?"

Lin Hao was full of energy and had a very good sleep quality. He was already in light sleep in the morning, so he was awakened when Concubine Rong just woke up.

As a result, as soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Concubine Rong wanted to scream, so Lin Hao covered her mouth!

Concubine Rong widened her eyes in disbelief. Thinking that the emperor was outside and she was in the arms of Duke Rong, Concubine Rong was terrified.

At this time, Lin Hao whispered in Concubine Rong's ear:

"Your Majesty is still outside and hasn't woken up yet. Think about the consequences if Your Majesty wakes up."

After Concubine Rong calmed down, she immediately indicated that she would not make a sound.

Then Lin Hao let go of Concubine Rong's mouth, and Concubine Rong said in a barely audible voice:
"How dare you, dare~!"

"Why shouldn't I? Between me and the emperor, who do you think is more likely to make you pregnant?" Lin Hao asked unscrupulously.

After that, Concubine Rong was silent for a while, and suddenly glared at Lin Hao:
"Shame on you! Get off me!"

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A quarter of an hour later, the two finally reached a deal, and Concubine Rong monitored the movements of the emperor and the concubines in the harem, especially the queen.

The biggest reason why Concubine Rong agreed was because she was moved by what Lin Hao said just now. If she didn't have His Majesty's offspring, all the wealth and glory she had now would be nothing but a passing cloud!

Therefore, for Concubine Rong, who has already had a relationship with Lin Hao, as long as she can get pregnant, this is not a difficult choice!
Besides, compared to the emperor, an old and frail man, a young and vigorous man like Lin Hao is more to her liking!
After all, things have already happened, what else can she choose?
Lin Hao reached a deal with Concubine Rong, and Lin Hao told Concubine Rong the name of a female official, and would communicate with her through this palace maid in the future.

At this time, Lin Hao had already come to the study, carried the emperor back from the bed to the dragon bed, and then covered him with a quilt!

At this time, Concubine Rong found that the emperor seemed to have really become much younger. Thinking of what Lin Hao had just said, she calmed down with shining eyes:
"Can the elixir you presented to His Majesty really restore youth?"

Lin Hao was stunned when he heard this. Eternal youth is indeed a temptation that women cannot escape, so he smiled mysteriously and said:

"you guess!"

Looking at the handsome and strong Lin Hao, Concubine Rong's heart was burning with passion!
However, Lin Hao had to say goodbye to the reluctant Concubine Rong, and then used his illusion skills to return to the side hall of the imperial palace, and then close the emperor's dream!
In the other bedroom, the emperor opened his eyes and looked at Concubine Rong who was sleeping beside him, feeling proud.

After so many years, that youthful feeling is finally back!

Thinking about waking up last night and finding that his body had returned to its youthful state, he immediately summoned Concubine Rong to sleep with him.

At this moment, the emperor's heart was burning with excitement again!
At this time, Rong Fei also "woke up" and found that the emperor had behaved improperly. Thinking of the agreement with Lin Hao, she anxiously refused and said:

"Your Majesty, I am too weak to fight. Please have mercy on me! Besides, I will be attending court soon. Please do not arouse suspicion from those outside the palace!"

The emperor was stunned when he heard this, and thinking of what Lin Hao said yesterday, he remembered the issue of confidentiality, although he had made some preparations yesterday.

But obviously that kind of temporary preparation was not sufficient, so he needed to take some remedial measures!
(End of this chapter)