Su Peisheng acknowledged the order and withdrew, and the hall fell silent for a moment. Yongzheng took Lin Yun's hand, his tone softening slightly: "Did I frighten you?"
Lin Yun shook her head: "I just didn't expect them to be in such a hurry."
Yongzheng sighed softly and pulled her into his arms: "It was my oversight." His fingers stroked her hair as he whispered, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can touch you."
Lin Yun leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and her unease gradually subsided. She whispered, "Your Majesty, I am not afraid, but I feel... somewhat disheartened."
Yongzheng tightened his grip on his arm, his voice low and deep: "Intrigues in the harem have always been like this. But I will not let you suffer any injustice."
That night, Emperor Yongzheng stayed overnight at Yanxi Palace. He specially ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare Lin Yun's favorite dishes, and played several games of chess with her until her expression relaxed, only then did he feel at ease.
In the stillness of the night, Lin Yun leaned on Yongzheng's shoulder and suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, don't you think I'm making a mountain out of a molehill?"
Yongzheng turned to look at her, his eyes filled with a smile: "How could that be? I'm very happy that you're willing to tell me." He pinched her cheek, "If anything like this happens again, you mustn't hide it from me."
Lin Yun smiled and nodded.
Yongzheng's gaze deepened, and he lowered his head to kiss her forehead: "Sleep now, I will seek justice for you tomorrow."
Today, the two of them simply covered themselves with blankets and did nothing else.
The next day, news that Consort Nian had been confined to Yikun Palace spread throughout the harem.
Emperor Yongzheng punished her by making her copy the "Admonitions for Women" one hundred times for "disrespecting the emperor." The concubines were terrified and dared not make any further moves.
Upon hearing this, the Empress's heart pounded. The Emperor truly showed no mercy.
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