Chapter 195
After Luo Yining returned to the main room, he sat there thinking for a long time.
The candle was still burning, and its shadows were reflected on the window paper, making it look very large.
Bao Ge'er, who was already fast asleep, stretched out his arms and legs in his mother's arms, snoring soundly. Luo Yining couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
"Madam, the hot water I boiled for you has gone cold three times. You should wash up and go to bed," Zhenzhu said softly. The two maids had retired and returned home. In Yining's room, only Zhenzhu dared to speak to her like this; Daimao didn't dare.
Yi Ning hummed and asked Zhenzhu, "Is Tingge asleep?"
"The prince and young master Yu seem to have a good relationship with each other. They are probably still having fun now." Zhenzhu asked the maid to fetch some hot water.
Outside the hall, the noise of children could be heard, and a maid came in to announce, "Madam, the young master and Master Yu are here to see you."
Pearl smiled and said, "Look, I'm here as soon as I said it." Her young face looked particularly gentle under the light.
Luo Yining called them in. Yu Ge'er stood at the doorway, looking very reserved, but Wei Ting ignored him and rushed in. If he hadn't seen his little nephew Tuanzi sleeping in his sister's arms, he would have rushed in. Luo Yining saw Yu Ge'er's reservation and asked Daimao to take him to the east room to drink pear syrup.
Yi Ning stroked Wei Ting's wiry hair and asked him, "How come you're still so clingy after two years of training at the garrison? You're still clinging to me... Are you getting along well with your mother at home? You won't give her a hard time now, will you? She'll be your mother forever, so you have to treat her with respect, understand?"
Wei Ting blushed. He had never been like this in the military camp! Even when his master punished him to stand still, he wouldn't say a word. He never complained about riding, shooting arrows, and squatting every day. But seeing his sister was like seeing his mother return home. He was so attached that he wanted to cling to her arms.
He took a few steps back, put his hands behind his back and said, "It's okay. I won't make things difficult for her... She's a pretty good person after getting to know her for a long time."
"That's good." Luo Yining still couldn't let go of the Duke of Yingguo's affairs, so he smiled with relief. "I don't have time to go back these days, so I'll go back to see Grandma and the others in a few days. Isn't Father coming back for the New Year this year?"
"The emperor dare not let him come back, otherwise the border will be empty." Wei Ting sat next to her and said. Although he was young, he had the thoughts of an adult.
Luo Yining hummed again. She didn't know why she felt so uneasy. Her slender fingers stroked Baoger's soft hair and whispered, "Ting'er, do you think Baoger is fun?"
Bao Ge'er was very well-behaved when he was asleep, his fat little belly rising and falling. Around his ankles were small peanut-shaped gold nubs, which moved with his little feet.
Wei Ting looked at it for a long time, then said condescendingly, "It's generally fun..."
Luo Yining laughed when she heard this. Then she said, "He's your little nephew, still so young. Who knows how many years it will take for him to grow up. Our Ting'er will be the Duke of Ying and a general in the future. Can you protect him and help him grow up?"
Wei Ting certainly wouldn't betray his sister's trust, but he patted his chest and promised that he wouldn't do such a thing. He could only say, "Don't worry, if I have a bite of meat to eat, this kid will have a bite of soup to drink!"
The maids in the room were all laughing, and they pursed their lips with great effort for fear of disturbing the young master's sleep.
Where did he learn such a crude language? Luo Yining also laughed: "Okay, stop being naughty, it's time to go to bed!"
Wei Ting responded and quickly went to look for Yu Ge'er. Luo Yining waited for him to leave before calling in a maid and saying calmly, "Prepare my formal attire for tomorrow morning."
Several maids bent down together and prepared the makeup items overnight.
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Luo Yining got up early in the morning and washed up. Baoger was still asleep. Yining kissed his little face, and the wet nurse took him to the green gauze cupboard to sleep so as not to disturb him.
Daimao styled her hair in a ponytail bun, and she wore a complete set of headgear, complete with layers of imperial robes. Since she hadn't received the imperial edict, it was probably with Luo Shenyuan, probably a third-rank imperial edict, and the robes had already been prepared. It was just more elaborate than ordinary formal wear. A moment later, Yi Ning saw herself in the mirror, looking so dignified and elegant, and she barely recognized herself.
It turns out that she can be so mature and steady.
When she came out, there were still a few cold stars in the sky and the snow on the road had not been swept. Daoyan stood with his hands behind his back waiting for her.
Seeing her gorgeous makeup, Daoyan said calmly, "I've been waiting for you for two quarters of an hour."
He had to do morning lessons, so he got up very early and practiced hard.
"Let's talk after we get in the carriage." Luo Yining got on the carriage first, and Daoyan followed.
After getting on the carriage, Daoyan handed her some name cards, which could be used to become a lady of the imperial court. There was also the empress's handwritten edict, without which she could not enter the harem.
Luo Yining planned to enter the palace with Xu, representing the Duke of Yingguo's residence. Daoyan, a man from outside the palace, was barred from entering Jingren Palace. He remained cross-legged, wondering what his plan was for entering the palace. He closed his eyes for a long moment before saying, "There's a palace banquet today, and the Empress might be making unusual moves. You just need to keep an eye on the people around her. If anything unexpected happens, we'll be prepared."
Luo Yining laughed when he heard this: "Master, I have another question."
"You say." Daoyan said nothing and slowly opened his eyes.
"If you just want me to monitor the Empress, then Concubine Zhao can do the same. There are so many ladies-in-waiting, and it's not uncommon for them to bring a maid into the palace. With Master's methods, it shouldn't be difficult to bribe a maid. Why must I go?" Luo Yining said slowly, "Master, what are you after? If you want to kill me, there's really no need to go to such great lengths."
Daoyan smiled after hearing her words: "I never intended to kill you - but since you asked, I might as well tell you. I do have a plan, but I can't tell you now. If you wait by the Queen's side, someone will naturally tell you what to do next. This is all for Luo Shenyuan. If the Queen succeeds, Luo Shenyuan will probably have no way to survive in the future. You don't have to go if you regret it."
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