TICIEC Chapter 10.2

There was a gloomy atmosphere in the Cining Palace, but there was a bustling atmosphere in the Lingxue Pavilion.

After Wang Degui went to the Cining Palace to apologize, he immediately rushed to transport the silk and jewelry that had just been brought from the inner treasury.

In addition, there were also the gold and silver gifts granted according to the quota.

The palace maids and eunuchs carried trays of gift boxes, filling the courtyard of Lingxue Pavilion.

“Guiren, this set of red gold filigree inlaid with a hundred precious butterfly ornaments is a truly exquisite treasure, totaling twenty-eight pieces. And then there’s this tribute of soft jade brocade from Shu, as soft as clouds, exquisitely woven and embroidered, and truly beautiful.” Wang Degui explained attentively.

The Emperor protected and valued ​​this noble woman so much, so he naturally would not neglect her.

Ning Wanyin looked at the dazzling array of precious treasures and silks, her thin lips slightly curved.

The Emperor is quite good at giving gifts.

She prefers luxurious things.

Just what she wanted.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity.”

Ning Wanyin bowed slightly at the items, expressing her gratitude for the gift.

Wang Degui pointed to a row of eunuchs who were guarding the palace, and said, “His Majesty heard that you are fond of lotus, so His Majesty has specially ordered me to build a pond for you to plant lotus. I wonder what Guiren’s requirements are for the style of the lotus pond…”

Build a lotus pond?

Ning Wanyin really likes lotus, and she has a lotus pond at home. The most suitable water depth for lotus is less than a person’s height. If a pond is dug specifically for growing lotus, it will definitely not be too deep.

The kind that if you fall in, you won’t drown as long as you stand up.

Ning Wanyin smiled faintly, “Thank you for Your Majesty’s grace! I have no requests. I’ll leave everything to you, Chief Eunuch. When the lotus flowers bloom in summer, I’ll personally pick lotus flowers and present them to Your Majesty!”

“Guiren is truly kind to Your Majesty.” Wang Degui flattered with a smile.

…

Zhongcui Palace, Mozhu Pavilion.

“Master, the news just came that His Majesty stepped in and protected Ning Guiren. He even gave Ning Guiren a lot of rewards!” Shi’er, the personal maid, said angrily.

“Why did he turn a blind eye to the Master’s troubles yesterday when the Empress Dowager was harassing you…”

Song Qingzhi was stunned and frowned, “You can’t blame His Majesty.”

Shi’er reluctantly shut up.

Song Qingzhi lowered her eyes. Her gaze fell back on the pages of the book, but her mind was not at peace.

She had been secretly comforting herself by thinking that His Majesty was a man of great importance and wouldn’t bother with the harem. She had simply been kept by the Empress Dowager for a day, so His Majesty certainly didn’t need to go to such lengths…

But it turned out that the Emperor’s favoritism was so obvious.

She simply wasn’t His Majesty’s favorite.

Song Qingzhi couldn’t help but clench her hand holding the book.

…

Everyone in the palace was waiting to see the excitement in Lingxue Pavilion, but unexpectedly, Ning Wanyin was not only not sent to the cold palace, but also received a lot of rewards from the Emperor.

Everyone was stunned, except Tang Miaoling, who remained remarkably calm.

Because she had already experienced this shock once in her previous life.

She was leisurely nestling in her bedroom, holding a plate of sugar-roasted melon seeds, devouring them with relish.

Then she took a sip of the Rain-Previous Longjing tea on the table, relishing it.

After eliminating the emperor from her life, she could spend her days dwelling on delicious food and drink—wouldn’t that be wonderful?

“Meiren, news has come from the imperial court. Ning Guiren will still be serving the Emperor in bed tonight!” Qiu Xia, the head maid, reminded her.

Qiu Xia is an elder in the palace and also a member of the Tang family.

The four marquisates are powerful and have some connections in the palace, so it is not difficult to arrange some palace maids in advance.

Tang Miaoling was chosen, so the Tang family immediately transferred her to Tang Miaoling’s side to help win favor.

“Hmm…” Tang Miaoling didn’t care and happily ate melon seeds.

“This Ning Guiren is your cousin. If you take away someone else’s favor, you will offend people, but since you and Ning Guiren are cousins, she will definitely not mind.” Qiu Xia offered advice.

Pah!

Tang Miaoling cracked the melon seeds in her mouth.

Steal her cousin’s favor?

You don’t have to think so highly of me!

 

 

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