TICIEC Chapter 11.1

Tang Miaoling stared straight at Qiu Xia, her eyes filled with resentment, thinking: In my previous life, you contributed to my death.

Qiu Xia felt uncomfortable being looked at by her, “Master?”

“You just said it, Ning Wanyin is my cousin. How could I possibly steal her favor?” Tang Miaoling asked coldly.

“Do you think I’m someone who doesn’t care about sisterly affection?”

Qiu Xia knelt hurriedly. “My lady, please forgive me. I spoke out of turn!”

Cui Ping, watching from the side, was filled with confusion, “Miss, when did you ever talk about sisterly affection? You even steal things from your own sister.”

How could you say that about Cousin?

“Don’t say such nonsense again. My cousin and I have a deep sisterly relationship, and I absolutely don’t want to compete with her for favors.” Tang Miaoling warned them.

Qiu Xia didn’t know that her master was actually a person of loyalty and righteousness, so she kowtowed and apologized quickly.

She chose Ning Wanyin because her father was a subordinate of the Marquis of Changping, so Tang Miaoling could afford to offend her. If it were someone from another powerful family, she wouldn’t dare ask her master to intercept the favor.

“Okay, you can leave now.” Tang Miaoling waved her away.

She quickly took a sip of Longjing tea to calm her nerves.

I’m so scared!

How dare I offend my cousin?

Don’t even think of sending me to my death!

Today is also a day when my head is still on my neck.

…

At dusk, the Emperor visited Yonghe Palace again.

Tang Miaoling knelt obediently in front of the palace maids who were paying their respects. She thought to herself, considering how much her cousin was favored, wouldn’t it be better for her to live somewhere else?

Kowtowing and paying respects every day—isn’t that annoying?

Why not ask Shu Fei about changing the palace?

Oh, by the way, after the change, it seems like I can get away from my scary cousin a little bit, right?

Ask for it tomorrow!

It must be asked immediately!

The Emperor once again ignored Tang Miaoling. This time, he stopped in front of Ning Wanyin and offered her a hand.

“Get up.”

Ning Wanyin, blushing slightly, walked hand-in-hand with the Emperor into Lingxue Pavilion.

The Imperial Household Department naturally did not dare to be careless in carrying out His Majesty’s order. In just one day, the lotus pond in the courtyard was dug, and the well-cultivated lotus seeds were delivered to the greenhouse.

If Ning Wanyin wanted it, she would have to queue up. But if the Emperor wanted it, it would always be available in the greenhouse.

The eight black water vats were carried away.

Helian Qi, now liking Lingxue Pavilion, took Ning Wanyin’s hand and led her to the bedroom.

There were scattered pieces of rice paper on the desk.

There was also a pile of paint that hadn’t been put away.

“Your Majesty, please forgive me…” Ning Wanyin frowned slightly.

“Thank you for your generous reward. I had intended to paint a picture of summer lotuses for you, but I didn’t expect that when you came, I still hadn’t finished it…”

“You don’t have to give me your painting.” Helian Qi refused with disgust.

But he was in a good mood today, so he was willing to take a look at her paintings. He casually picked up the scroll on the table and glanced at it, his expression indescribable.

“Who did you learn this from? You’ve learned to this point?”

Ugly eyesore.

“He’s a famous master our family invited. He explains painting theories very well, but I just don’t understand them very well.” Ning Wanyin lowered her head, a look of self-reproach, annoyed and remorseful at her own lack of intelligence.

Helian Qi frowned, “Painting doesn’t require speaking, so what’s the point of explaining it well? What you learned is a mess. You need to start from the beginning, from copying and practicing again.”

“I know this. I have copied many of your paintings!”

Ning Wanyin immediately raised her little face excitedly, looking proud.

Helian Qi: …

With your level, what’s the point of copying my paintings?

“Start with something simple… Wang Degui, go get the album of paintings I copied when I was a child.” Helian Qi ordered.

Wang Degui accepted the order and withdrew.

Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin’s pretty face, which was full of curiosity, and was willing to talk to her for a few more words.

When he unknowingly stood in the position of a teacher, he naturally developed a liking for diligent and studious students.

“It’s useless for you to copy my paintings now. Start with a single object, such as flowers, birds, rocks, and grass, master the painting techniques, and then learn the composition and layout.” Helian Qi gave casual advice.

Ning Wanyin’s watery eyes widened with joy, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for your teaching! Your Majesty is more capable than the Master. I can understand what you are saying.”

 

 

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