TICIEC Chapter 70.2

Furthermore, Ning Wanyin was determined to enter the palace and only wanted him.

Therefore, even if he were to lower himself to compete with Song Chengyi, he would still be the winner. Why would he have anything to complain about the loser?

He didn’t care, but Song Chengyi was so frightened that he begged for forgiveness and wanted to resign from his post…

Helian Qi rejected his memorial, and to appease the Song family, he frequently visited the Mozhu Pavilion these past few days.

Inside the imperial bedchamber—

Song Qingzhi, her face flushed with shyness, helped Helian Qi undress. Her gaze fell upon the sachet tied to his waist, and jealousy welled up within her.

After the Emperor’s birthday celebration, she learned that none of the personal items, such as brocade pouches and fan pendants, given to him by the concubines had been used by the Emperor, except for the sachet given to him by Ning Wanyin.

Who wouldn’t want His Majesty to carry with him the gifts they give him?

Seeing this item reminded one of the person who gave it; such affection naturally surpassed that of others.

Song Qingzhi recalled the incident with Wei Meiren in the Imperial Garden yesterday.

“Your Majesty, I have heard that Wei Meiren stole your sacred words, but if she truly knew they were yours, she certainly wouldn’t have dared to do it. I believe someone must have misled her…” 

Song Qingzhi glanced at Helian Qi, trying to trip up Ning Wanyin: “You wrote the lyrics for her out of affection. Some people, however, have taken advantage of your affection, deliberately setting a trap to harm others, truly betraying Your Majesty’s good intentions…”

The implication was that she was the only one who was truly devoted to the Emperor.

She wouldn’t use the Emperor for anything.

Ning Wanyin was not worthy of the Emperor’s favor.

Helian Qi’s gaze fell on her face, expressionless: “I have already dealt with Wei Shi. Are you complaining on her behalf because you think my handling of the matter was unfair?”

“I didn’t!” 

Song Qingzhi hurriedly knelt down to beg for forgiveness.

Helian Qi snorted coldly and turned to leave.

If she didn’t rely on him, her powerful backer, for help, was she supposed to turn to outsiders?

Having caused such a humiliating incident during the Emperor’s birthday celebration, he, like Ning Wanyin, wanted to take action against the Wei family.

Ning Wanyin had gradually won his heart.

In the eyes of those in power, if the outcome of your actions is what they want, the process and methods are less important.

Conversely, if it’s not, then they can find fault with the process and methods.

Ning Wanyin dared to involve the Emperor, naturally knowing that His Majesty would be pleased with this outcome.

“Your Majesty—” Wang Degui’s eyes widened.

The Emperor had just gone in, and now he was coming out of Mozhu Pavilion again!

“Where are you going?” Wang Degui quickly followed.

Helian Qi frowned: “Lingxue Pavilion.”

It was still more comfortable being with Ning Wanyin.

Inside Mozhu Pavilion—

Song Qingzhi knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

“Master, His Majesty has left… You…you should get up and rest…” Shi’er comforted her.

Song Qingzhi said aggrievedly, “I’m telling the truth. Why can’t Your Majesty tell who is truly good to him!”

“Your Majesty, you have such deep affection for His Majesty. It’s all that vixen’s fault for bewitching him…” Shi’er scolded.

Song Qingzhi clenched her fists, her eyes filled with resentment. 

“Ning Wanyin…”

…

Inside Lingxue Pavilion—

Ning Wanyin held a brush and carefully sketched the shape of a lotus flower. Beside her desk was a stack of discarded drafts, all of them lotus flower paintings.

“Master, you’ve been practicing lotus flowers all day. Why don’t you change the subject? Aren’t you getting tired of seeing the same thing?” Lian Rui asked with a smile as she ground ink beside her.

“I want to paint this lotus pond before the lotus flowers fade.” Ning Wanyin replied, sketching as she wrote.

“Why?” A clear male voice rang out.

Ning Wanyin looked up, her eyes filled with surprise: “Your Majesty, what brings you here?”

 

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Translator’s Comment:

What kind of cheesy words will come out of Ning Wangyin’s mouth next? Hahaha…

 

 

 

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