To confirm her suspicions, Li Yunyan casually loosened the scarf around her neck.
Then he picked up a handkerchief and wiped away non-existent sweat.
Her voice was reserved and shy, "You flatter me, Lady Zhao. I am only lucky to have received such favor from the Grand Master!"
After she finished speaking, a blush rose on her face, and she lowered her head shyly.
The large red marks on her neck were brazenly revealed to Zhao Meiren.
As the Emperor's favorite concubine, Consort Zhao naturally knew what those red marks represented!
Her vicious gaze pierced Li Yunyan like a cold needle, her hands clenched into fists beneath her wide sleeves, cursing her in the most venomous words in her heart!
vixen!
You bitch!
May they die a horrible death!
Her expression was ferocious, completely unlike the composure she had been feigning just moments before.
Li Yunyan looked at the jealousy in her eyes with slight surprise. Was her guess really true?
Zhao Meiren has taken a liking to Yun Yi?!
......
That's her man!
Li Yunyan's competitive spirit flared up immediately. She carefully examined Zhao Meiren's appearance. Her eyes weren't as big, her nose wasn't as straight, and her skin wasn't as fair.
That figure... it's not very noticeable under her clothes, but it's definitely not as good as hers!
She was furious. She had dealt with Taozhi today and was planning to deal with Zhao Meiren later. But now that she had discovered that Zhao Meiren was her rival, she couldn't let it go!
How about we collect some interest first?
She walked gracefully to Zhao Meiren, raised her hand and waved it in front of her eyes, "Zhao Meiren, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Zhao Meiren quickly composed herself and regained her composure.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that Li Yunyan was not wearing any makeup. Her skin, as smooth as silk, had a natural rosy glow, making her flawlessly beautiful.
She was jealous again. How could someone be so beautiful?!
She's even prettier than her!
She won't allow anyone to be prettier than her!!
She absolutely has to find a way to ruin that face!
If I can't ruin her face, I'll ruin her as a person!
She clenched her fists tightly and put on an apologetic smile. "I'm a little tired today. I'll invite Miss Li over for tea another day!"
"Oh well!"
Li Yunyan had finished her little trick and was ready to leave.
She just sprinkled some medicine on Zhao Meiren. This medicine won't take effect for three days, and no one will suspect that she did it!
She walked out of Chengen Palace unharmed, carrying Yuanbao.
They had only gone halfway when they encountered Yunyi, who was rushing over.
"This servant greets Your Excellency!"
Yun Yi paused, concealing the anxiety on her face, and resumed her cold and arrogant demeanor.
He said coldly, "How dare you run around like this without my permission?"
Li Yunyan was already feeling angry and resentful, and seeing his expression, she didn't want to coax him anymore.
"It's all because of you!"
She glared at him, snorted, ignored him, and walked past him.
The clouds were left scattered and disheveled in the wind.
"she......?"
How dare she lose her temper with him?!
Yuanbao whispered the day's events in his ear, then jogged after Li Yunyan.
Since the Master has assigned him to Master Li, Master Li is the person he should pay the most attention to.
Yun Yi's expression hardened after hearing Yuan Bao's words.
He never expected that Consort Zhao would be so bold as to actually extend her reach into his Ziyun Palace!
He glanced at Yuan An, then strode after him.
After Yunyi entered the room, he saw Li Yunyan sitting on the edge of the bed, having taken off her shoes and socks, holding the soles of her feet and blowing on them.
"Your feet are blistered?"
He went over and pulled it up to take a look. The sole of his foot was red and had several small blisters.
Why didn't you ride in a sedan chair?
Li Yunyan's eyes were red, and she snorted softly, withdrawing her foot from his hand and turning away from him.
Yun Yi was a little angry, but also a little curious, as it was the first time a woman had ever lost her temper in front of him.
And he didn't want to kill her at all.
"What's wrong with you?"
Hearing the impatience in his tone, Li Yunyan's eyes reddened.
She raised her watery eyes and asked him with a pitiful look, "Between me and Zhao Meiren, who is prettier?"
"ah?"
Even though Yun Yi was used to big occasions, he was still a little confused when he heard this question.
She sniffed and asked again, "Master, tell me, between me and Zhao Meiren, who is prettier?"
What does this have to do with anything?
To prevent her from continuing to be angry and ignoring him, Yun Yi simply sat down next to her and asked, "What did you hear Consort Zhao say when you went to Chengen Palace today?"
She pouted and said, "First, Consort Zhao tried to smear my face, and then she said that I was your partner."
He had already heard about this from Yuanbao and had asked Yuan'an to handle it. He would teach Zhao Meiren a lesson.
Hearing the second half of her sentence, his dark eyes flickered as he looked into her eyes. "She said you are Benyin's partner, so... what did you say?"
Li Yunyan looked up at him and asked cautiously, "The palm print says that I am one of them, right?"
Her eyes held expectation, as if she genuinely didn't dislike the explanation.
Yun Yi's gaze fell on her face, his voice low, "Do you know what 'pairing up' means?"
“I know!” Li Yunyan’s voice was soft and cheerful. “Just like we are now!”
"No! Completely different!"
After he finished speaking, he grabbed the back of her neck with his large hand and pulled her closer, like a wolf tempting a naive kitten. "Do you want to know what a real 'couple' relationship is like?"
"Yes, I do!"
Her answer was too light and too quick. Yunyi felt that she had no idea of the seriousness of the matter. People in the palace have always regarded sexual relations as shameful.
"Dui Shi" means that eunuchs and palace maids keep each other company, hoping to have a confidant by their side when they get old. He said it subtly, hoping she could understand.
Li Yunyan truly understood. She nodded, "I know! I am the confidante of the Chief Seal Master!"
He chuckled softly. "Do you know what happens when two people keep each other company?"
She blinked, her eyes full of anticipation.
Yun Yi sighed and warned her again in a low voice, "If you become my partner, you will belong to me from now on. Don't you regret it?"
Li Yunyan's heart pounded, and she looked at him sincerely, "This servant will never regret it!"
He gently pushed her onto the couch, leaning closer to her. "It's not too late to regret it now!"
Li Yunyan shook her head expectantly, her almond-shaped eyes staring straight at him.
Her eyes were too clear and innocent. Yun Yi just wanted to shatter those eyes and see fear in them.
His long, slender fingers gently hooked around her waist, and her neatly tied robe immediately came undone.
Then, he pulled off the silk scarf around her neck, revealing her neck covered in hickeys.
He kissed her neck, his large hand lingering on her waist. "Now, is it scary?"
"This servant is not afraid."
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