TICIEC Chapter 25.1

Lingxue Pavilion—

“Great news! News just came from Jingxi Palace that His Majesty is going on a summer hunt and has summoned the Master to accompany him!” Xiao Guizi reported excitedly.

Ning Wanyin was still diligently practicing her ink bamboo painting today. Upon hearing this, her heart sank, but her face lit up with a smile.

Following her usual etiquette, she said: “Thanks to His Majesty’s favor. Everyone in the Lingxue Pavilion will be rewarded!”

Lian Rui happily went to distribute the rewards to Xiao Guizi and the others.

When she came back, she saw her master leaning weakly on the couch.

Without outsiders around, the smile on Ning Wanyin’s face disappeared.

“Master, are you in a bad mood? Is it because the summer heat makes you not want to go out? Don’t worry, it’s cooler on the mountain than at the foot of the mountain. It’s not that hot yet.” Lian Rui said with concern.

Ning Wanyin looked at her and said, “It’s not the weather. It’s the trip.”

Lian Rui suddenly understood.

In the past, the Young Lady never went out, confined to her chambers, for venturing out could lead to various unforeseen events, and even the most thorough checks couldn’t guarantee absolute safety.

The Young Lady disliked going out the most.

“Don’t worry, Miss, His Majesty’s safety is assured!” Lian Rui said.

Ning Wanyin said casually, “Just because it’s safe for the Emperor doesn’t mean it’s safe for me.”

Killing the Emperor is difficult, but killing her might not be impossible.

The guards of the temporary palace cannot be compared with those of the imperial palace.

“Lian Rui, the mung bean cold soup you made today tastes great and is perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. Give me a bowl, and I’ll take it to His Majesty.” Ning Wanyin suddenly said.

…

When Ning Wanyin arrived at Qianxin Palace, a concubine was already standing outside the palace gates.

“Thanks to His Majesty’s great favor in ordering me to accompany him on the summer hunt. I personally prepared a white fungus and snow lotus soup to express my gratitude. Please inform His Majesty, Chief Eunuch.” Wen Baolin said happily.

Wang Degui nodded, his gaze falling on Ning Wanyin who was approaching from the other side. His expression warmed considerably.

“Ning Meiren, have you also come to express your gratitude?”

Ning Wanyin nodded slightly.

This was indeed a bit unfortunate, but her own life was more important, so she wouldn’t care about others.

Ning Wanyin added: “Not only do I want to express my gratitude, but I also have something very important to discuss with His Majesty.”

Wang Degui said, “Please wait a moment. This servant will go and report.”

Inside the Qianxin Palace—

The Emperor was reviewing memorials.

Wang Degui walked in and reported in order, “Your Majesty, Wen Baolin came to express her gratitude and brought you a white fungus and snow lotus soup that she made herself.”

“I took her to the summer hunt so that she could see her father, not to see me.” Helian Qi said coldly without even looking up.

“I won’t see her.”

Wen Baolin took refuge with Cen Jieyu, but her father was loyal to Helian Qi and did several good things for him.

Helian Qi, out of consideration for the important official’s status, gave him another chance to teach his daughter a lesson.

Otherwise, the court officials would work for him diligently, but his daughter was demoted, which would chill the officials’ hearts.

Wang Degui understood instantly. The Emperor still refused to see Wen Baolin.

“Ning Meiren also came to express her gratitude. She said she had something very important to discuss with you.” Wang Degui reported again.

Helian Qi paused while reviewing the memorial and said, “Let her in.”

…

Soon, Wang Degui came back and looked at Ning Wanyin first, then said respectfully: “Ning Meiren, His Majesty invites you in.”

He then looked at Wen Baolin and said, “Your Majesty, please go back.”

Ning Wanyin went inside.

Wen Baolin watched her retreating figure, unconsciously clenching her fists, and forced a smile at Wang Degui, “Then…then could I present His Majesty with my soup…”

“Your Majesty didn’t say to keep it, so you can take it back.” Wang Degui refused again.

Wen Baolin lowered her head and took her leave with her maid.

After she had gone some distance, her personal maid lowered her voice and said, “Master, don’t be discouraged. Today, you just happened to run into Ning Meiren. Next time, please choose a good time to see His Majesty. His Majesty will definitely see you…”

“She is so favored. This time is not a big deal. She still wants to compete with me. I haven’t even met His Majesty yet…” Wen Baolin was furious.

The maid consoled her, “His Majesty has remembered you this time. You will surely be favored soon!”

“Yes, His Majesty took me on the summer hunt; he must want me to serve him at the temporary palace. I must prepare well…”

A glint of ambition flashed in Wen Baolin’s eyes.

 

 

 

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