Noticing his gaze, Li Yunyan quickly reached out and straightened his wrinkled nightgown, secretly gritting her teeth. How could she have brought over her habitual actions from her previous life? This was unacceptable!
She said with a forced smile, "Please forgive me, Master. I was probably too cold, so I accidentally huddled in the warmer spot. If I had my own blanket, I certainly wouldn't have done that!"
He let out a low, ambiguous laugh.
"You want to put your own pillow and bedding on my bed?"
"ah?"
Surely a dignified emperor wouldn't be so petty!
Yun Yi understood her expression and laughed in exasperation.
Considering he slept well last night, let her hand remain on his body for now!
He lifted his long leg and got out of bed.
"Help Benyin change his clothes."
"yes."
Yunyi doesn't like scented clothes, so Yuan'an had already prepared his clothes for today, and Li Yunyan helped him put them on one by one.
She noticed that Yunyi really liked dark-colored clothes.
Yesterday he wore a deep purple, narrow-sleeved flying fish robe, with gold thread auspicious clouds embroidered on the cuffs and collar; today he wears a pure black, narrow-sleeved brocade robe embroidered with silver patterns, his black clothes and dark hair making his skin appear even more pale and cold.
His dark eyes held a sharp and cold light that instilled fear in those who looked upon them.
Li Yunyan thought to herself, "Are the people in the palace blind? Such a handsome and manly man, how come no one suspects that he's not a real eunuch?"
Li Yunyan's fingers were soft and nimble, and she was very skilled at dressing Yunyi. Her voice was soft and gentle, and she even knew how to match different belts and jade buckles to the colors of his clothes.
Yun Yi sighed inwardly, thinking that palace maids were indeed more attentive than eunuchs!
He looked down at her. "Now you're being so obedient!"
Li Yunyan smiled and said, "You flatter me, Master! It is my duty to help you change your clothes!"
When she smiled, her eyes sparkled, and she looked smug.
Yun Yi had never seen such a bold palace maid before. Not only was she not afraid of him, but she also dared to look him straight in the eye and answer him fluently.
He couldn't feel angry at all. He stared at her with a puzzled look for a long time, then turned and left.
After Yun Yi left, Li Yunyan looked at the sky; it should only be around 5 a.m.
She yawned; it had been a long time since she had gotten up this early. Since she had nothing else to do, she went back to bed for a nap.
This time, no one fought with her for her pillow and blanket, and Li Yunyan slept soundly.
When she woke up again, it was already past 11:00 AM.
She instinctively wanted to call someone in, but then remembered that she was now a palace maid and didn't need servants.
She got up and looked around. The palace maid's clothes she had changed out of last night were nowhere to be found. There wasn't a single piece of women's clothing in the room!
She was still wearing the nightgown Yunyi had given her last night. She tilted her head and thought for a moment before opening his wardrobe.
Apart from her undergarments, all the other clothes in the wardrobe were dark-colored. Li Yunyan painstakingly rummaged through the bottom and chose a set of azure blue brocade robe.
She rolled up her sleeves and trouser legs several times, combed her hair, and tied it into a simple bun before opening the palace door.
A young eunuch immediately came forward at the door, "Master is awake? This servant Yuanbao will assist you with your washing up!"
"I am not the master!"
Li Yunyan felt that he might have mistaken her for Yunyi's woman, although he would definitely be in the future! But not now.
To everyone's surprise, Yuanbao knelt down in a panic. "Master, please calm down! When the Grand Master left today, he specifically instructed me to keep a close eye on you!"
Could it be that "watching" simply means looking with one's eyes?
Li Yunyan didn't argue with him anymore. She was new here and was indeed unfamiliar with the place. If Yuan Yi was angry when he came back, she would coax him properly.
"Yuanbao, fetch me some water, and if you have any food, bring it to me too!"
"Yes, Master!"
After Li Yunyan finished washing up, Yuanbao brought over the meal.
She hadn't eaten since arriving here yesterday, and now she felt extremely hungry, so she picked up her bowl and started eating.
The dishes are plentiful, including braised quail with flowers, five-treasure sashimi, three-crisp soup, shredded mutton skin, and steamed flounder. The desserts include golden milk pastry and crystal cake.
Li Yunyan ate heartily, asking Yuanbao, "Was all of this made by the Imperial Kitchen?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. The Imperial Kitchen heard that it was requested by the Ziyun Palace, so they prepared the best and sent it over!"
She's benefiting from Yun Yi's fame! Li Yunyan thought to herself, she must cling to Yun Yi's coattails even tighter!
Having enjoyed good food and drink for three lifetimes, she can no longer bear the hardship of a downgraded lifestyle!
"Does your Lord Seal Master usually come back for lunch and dinner?"
Yuanbao replied, "The duties of the seal-bearer are complicated, so I rarely come back for lunch, and I occasionally come back for dinner, but not often."
Are there any dietary restrictions associated with that palm print?
Yuanbao knew that his master wanted to understand the preferences of the seal master so that he could better serve him in the future.
He tried hard to recall, “Your Majesty, our master has never been picky about food. He seems to have no dietary restrictions, but he doesn’t have any particular favorites either.”
"Oh." Li Yunyan popped a cherry-sized golden milk pastry into her mouth. The food in the palace was very exquisite, and the pastries were all bite-sized, so they wouldn't leave crumbs everywhere. Li Yunyan was very satisfied.
After swallowing the pastry, she continued, "Are there any rules in the Purple Cloud Palace? Are there any places I cannot go?"
Yuanbao thought for a moment, "The Grand Master has always been lenient with the servants of the Purple Cloud Palace. As long as they behave themselves, the Grand Master generally won't punish them. If there are any rules..."
He glanced at Li Yunyan. “Previously, the Grand Master disliked palace maids being close to him, so there were no palace maids in Ziyun Palace. But now that the master has arrived, it seems that this rule has been disregarded.”
Li Yunyan nodded. It seemed that Yun Yi wasn't as difficult to please as the story portrayed. He probably just wanted to hide his secret, so he had to arm himself.
After finishing the last bite of her pastry, she clapped her hands, took a sip of tea to cleanse her palate, and said to Yuanbao, "Yuanbao, take me to digest my food and visit the Ziyun Palace while we're at it."
"Yes, Master."
Li Yunyan forgot that she was still wearing Yunyi's clothes, and she no longer had the timidity and humility of a palace maid. She swaggered ahead, as if she were a cat patrolling her territory.
Her visit made everyone in the Ziyun Palace aware that a mistress had arrived, and that she was greatly favored by the Lord of the Palace, who even allowed her to wear his own clothes.
When Yunyi returned, he saw Li Yunyan sitting under the pear tree in the courtyard, collecting pear blossoms with a silver plate.
When she saw Yunyi return, she greeted him with a smile and said in a light tone, "My lord, have you had dinner yet? This servant is waiting for you to come back for dinner!"
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