TICIEC Chapter 11.2

Helian Qi couldn’t help but laugh. Countless people had praised his painting skills, but he was so used to the flattery that he was no longer moved.

But Ning Wanyin’s praise…

Praise him for being able to understand what he said?

A strange joy welled up in his heart. Helian Qi had never been a teacher before, but if he had, he would have known that this joy came from the natural relationship between teacher and student.

A useless person who lacks guidance from a famous teacher, but after your guidance, she now understands.

She thinks that you’re truly remarkable.

You won’t think that this kind of praise is flattery. You will only think that it is her sincere and heartfelt words.

Anyone will feel happy when receiving sincere praise.

The Emperor was no exception.

Wang Degui quickly presented a picture album.

Ning Wanyin solemnly accepted it with both hands, as if it were a treasure.

“Thank you, Your Majesty. Then I’ll try it first?”

“Yeah!” Helian Qi nodded slightly and sat down casually on the soft couch by the window.

Ning Wanyin rolled up her sleeves and carefully copied a plum blossom. She admittedly had only a passing knowledge of painting, and she hadn’t put much effort into it when she first started.

But now that the Emperor was teaching her, she had to take it seriously.

Today’s situation was a deliberate plot by her. She wanted to continuously deepen the bond between her and the Emperor. Love is too ethereal and can be severed at any moment.

They should have more of a relationship than just being lovers.

Chess friends were one.

The teacher and student were another.

The deeper her bond with him grew, the more important her position in his heart became, the more reluctant he became to part with her, and the less likely he would casually discard this chess piece.

Ning Wanyin painted slowly and meticulously.

When she finally finished copying and wanted to give it to His Majesty for some pointers, she saw the man on the couch supporting his forehead with one hand, and he had closed his eyes at some point.

Ning Wanyin was startled and immediately slowed down her movements. She gestured to Wang Degui, who was waiting beside her, to leave.

Wang Degui glanced at His Majesty and retreated quietly.

His Majesty had played chess with Ning Guiren all night and had been reviewing memorials during the day. He only took an hour’s nap, so he must be tired.

Lian Rui and other palace maids retreated together.

Ning Wanyin gently approached Helian Qi and covered Helian Qi with the cloak hanging on the screen.

Most of the candles in the palace were extinguished, leaving only the red gauze and gold-painted palace lantern in the corner of the bed.

She didn’t go to bed.

The Emperor wasn’t lying down, so she naturally couldn’t lie down.

Ning Wanyin lay on the coffee table and closed her eyes.

The noise of digging the pond in the courtyard had prevented her from getting a good rest during the day.

She lay there for only a moment before falling asleep.

She didn’t know how long it took…

Helian Qi woke up from a nap.

The room was dark, with only one palace lantern lighting it, but it was bright enough for him to see clearly: the woman was lying right in front of him.

Her hair was disheveled, and her hairpin crooked.

She was stained with the faint scent of ink and had not had time to change into her nightgown.

She lay on the side of the coffee table, curled up like a kitten.

Helian Qi frowned slightly and called her: “Wake up—”

The Emperor’s voice was like a bolt from the blue to Ning Wanyin, waking her up instantly from her light sleep, making her alert and vigilant.

Ning Wanyin stood up quickly and bowed to the emperor in front of her.

“I am sorry for my impoliteness! I saw that Your Majesty was asleep and did not dare to disturb you.”

“What if I don’t wake up tonight?”

Helian Qi looked at her with a strange look in his eyes. Even if others deliberately made some noise, they would not miss the opportunity to sleep with him.

She, on the other hand, slept soundly.

Ning Wanyin hesitated for a moment and looked at Helian Qi, “Your Majesty will summon me again, right?”

Their eyes met.

Helian Qi raised his eyebrows, “Why are you so sure that I will come to see you again?”

That was a difficult question to answer.

She couldn’t reveal her intention of using chess and painting to seduce him.

She couldn’t point out that she was his pawn, or he would not come again.

In the bedroom, during the bed, talking about calculating personal gain would be a real dampener.

When it’s time to talk about love, just flirt.

“Your Majesty has rewarded me with precious jewelry and clothing, and even ordered the digging of a lotus pond. Your Majesty values ​​me so highly. I personally believe that His Majesty is pleased with me!” Ning Wanyin secretly raised her eyes to look at him, a flicker of emotion between her brows.

Helian Qi’s heart fluttered at her hesitant look.

This little woman is always unexpected.

Indeed, quite interesting.

 

 

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