"Thank you, Your Highness." Yin Qingyi sat down in the chair and spoke softly, her face a little hot. She had to admit that she was somewhat moved by Yinzhen's care for her, but she knew clearly that she could not give her heart to this man, otherwise her future would not be good, even if it was not terrible. After all, the imperial family is the most ruthless.
"I'll head back after I finish eating. I'll let my wife know. You can rest and recuperate for half a month." Yinzhen's tone was quite gentle. Knowing that this woman was timid, he didn't want to scare her with a stern face.
"Yes, this concubine will definitely take good care of my injuries." Yin Qingyi nodded, then looked at Yinzhen with her wet eyes, without saying a word, just staring at him.
"I will come to see you when I have time." Yinzhen felt a little uncomfortable being stared at. The main reason was that the way Yinshi looked at him reminded him of last night, and thinking about last night made him feel a little tempted. However, since she was injured, he could only endure it, which made him feel uncomfortable.
"You're the best, Master." Yin Qingyi immediately put on a delighted smile and continued to eat with her head down. Who knows how hard she was trying to hold back her hunger? She was starving but still had to act all sentimental.
"No need to see me off, you should get some rest." After the meal, Yinzhen got up to leave, and looked at Yin Qingyi, who wanted to get up to see him off, and said gently.
"Mmm." Yin Qingyi nodded obediently.
Yinzhen then walked out, but when he was some distance from Luoxue Pavilion, he couldn't help but turn back to look. He saw the person who had just agreed so readily standing at the door, watching him from afar. When he turned around, a look of panic immediately appeared on her face, and she hurriedly turned away, pretending not to have seen him. Yinzhen felt a warmth in his heart, and a smile appeared in his eyes. He didn't go back to expose her, but simply returned to the front courtyard in a good mood.
Yin Qingyi endured the pain and stood there for a while, making sure that Yinzhen was far away and out of sight, before she grimaced and slowly moved back into the house, holding onto Qiuju and Chunlan's hands. Sigh~ It's really not easy to establish a devoted lover persona.
"Su Peisheng, tell the kitchen staff tomorrow that Madam Yin has injured her leg and needs more nourishment," Yinzhen said to Su Peisheng as soon as he returned to the front courtyard.
"Yes, this servant will personally speak to the kitchen staff tomorrow." Su Peisheng's opinion of Yin Qingyi rose even higher. He admired Yin Qingyi's methods immensely. Before serving the emperor, she had already won his favor. After serving him, he indulged her in every way, not requiring her to get up and serve him. If she hurt him, he would be extremely anxious.
"I remember there's a peach blossom screen in the private treasury. I'll send it to Lady Yin tomorrow," Yinzhen continued. He thought Lady Yin would like the screen. His eyes darkened slightly. He had a deep impression of the peach blossom birthmark on Lady Yin's shoulder, and whenever he got close to the birthmark, he felt that Lady Yin's body fragrance became stronger.
What could Su Peisheng say? He could only continue to respond.
"Tomorrow morning, go to the Fujin's courtyard and explain that Lady Yin has injured her leg and needs to rest for half a month. You should know what you can and cannot say." Yinzhen looked at Su Peisheng, his meaning clear.
"This servant understands." Su Peisheng immediately understood. Wasn't it just that the Fujin (principal wife) couldn't know that Consort Yin injured her leg because she was frightened by the punishment she received?
Early the next day
"Yes, I understand. It's too much trouble for Eunuch Su to make this trip. Madam Yin is really insensible. She could have just sent someone to tell her herself." After hearing Su Peisheng's words, the Fujin nodded. She was still somewhat dissatisfied with Madam Yin. She had only served the emperor once, and she was already like this. If she did it a few more times, wouldn't she become like Madam Li and not respect her, the Fujin, at all?
"Your Highness has misunderstood. Consort Yin originally said she didn't want to trouble you, but you thought it was just a small matter and ordered me to speak on her behalf." Su Peisheng dared not let his wife misunderstand, otherwise Consort Yin would suffer. If his master found out it was because of this, he would be punished by his master.
"I see. Then Eunuch Su should hurry back. His Majesty has to go to court later, so don't be late." The Princess Consort looked understanding and put on a smile.
"Then this servant will return." Su Peisheng didn't know whether the Fujin really believed him or not, but he had said what he needed to say. If the Fujin made things difficult for Consort Yin later, it could only be said that Consort Yin was unlucky. The master wouldn't let the Fujin lose face because of a mere consort.
"Hmph, this Lady Yin is a real handful!" As soon as Su Peisheng left, the Fujin (wife of the Fujin) snorted coldly with a long face.
"Master, it's good that this Lady Yin is causing trouble. Anyway, she can't lay any eggs, so let her fight with Lady Li." Granny Li advised softly from the side.
"What you say is true, Granny. You're so thoughtful. Otherwise, if Madam Yin gives birth to a child, she'll probably be even more arrogant than Madam Li. If she wears that secret medicine-soaked musk for a month, let alone getting pregnant, she probably won't even live long." The Fujin felt pleased. She ate a little more at breakfast.
"That Lady Yin is really ill-mannered. What time is it? She hasn't arrived yet." Today was the day for paying respects, and Lady Li was always the last to arrive. Today, she was surprised to find that someone was even later than her, and she was immediately displeased.
"Sister Yin must have been delayed by something," Madam Song said softly from the side.
"What could possibly be wrong with Madam Yin? Does she have a prince to take care of?" Madam Geng blurted out without thinking, only realizing her mistake after she finished speaking, but the words were already out and couldn't be taken back.
"Is Sister Geng jealous that I have a prince?" Madam Li's face was very unpleasant. Wasn't Madam Geng implying that she was always late because she used taking care of her prince as an excuse?
"I, I didn't mean that, I just, I just..." Geng stammered, not knowing how to explain.
"What are they talking about? It's so lively." The Fujin (principal wife) stepped out at the right moment.
“Madam, look at Madam Yin, she hasn’t come yet at this hour. She’s clearly not taking you seriously.” After the others stood up and bowed, Madam Li was the first to speak out.
“That’s right, Madam, you must punish Yin Shi severely,” Geng Shi chimed in from behind.
"Yin Shi fell and injured her bones yesterday, and has already asked for leave from me." The Fujin looked at Li Shi with a half-smile, as if she were looking at a clown.
"...What a coincidence! How did you fall? I hope you don't hurt your face." Li's face flushed red and then turned pale before she finally spoke awkwardly. Although she said it out of concern, everyone present knew the malice in her words.
"She only hurt her leg, her face is perfectly fine, so Sister Li doesn't need to worry." How could the Fujin not understand what Li meant? But she was truly going to be disappointed.
Yin Qingyi, who was being talked about, was still counting her silver coins in her sleep. Little did she know that her injury had made her the subject of those women's gossip.
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