Lingxue Pavilion.
"What a great news! News just came from Jingxi Palace that His Majesty is going on the summer hunt and has summoned you to accompany him!" Xiao Guizi reported happily.
Ning Wanyin was still copying the ink bamboo carefully today. Her heart sank when she heard the words, but she smiled happily. She said according to the usual rules:
"Thanks to your majesty's kindness, everyone in Lingxue Pavilion will be rewarded!"
Lianrui happily went to give rewards to Xiaoguizi and others.
When I came back, I saw my master leaning weakly on the couch.
Without outsiders around, the smile on Ning Wanyin's face disappeared.
"Master, are you in a bad mood? Are you dissatisfied with the summer heat and don't want to go out? Don't worry, it's cooler on the mountain than at the foot of the mountain. It's not that hot yet." Lian Rui said with concern.
Ning Wanyin looked at her and said, "It's not the weather, it's the trip."
Lian Rui suddenly understood. In the past, young ladies never went out of their boudoirs, because they might encounter various accidents when they went out, and even if they checked carefully, it was difficult to ensure that there would be no mistakes.
The lady hates going out the most.
"Miss, don't worry. His Majesty will be safe during his trip!" Lian Rui said.
Ning Wanyin said casually, "Just because it's safe for the emperor doesn't mean it's safe for me."
It is difficult to kill the emperor, but there may be a chance to kill her.
The guards of the temporary palace cannot be compared with those of the imperial palace.
"Lianrui, the mung bean cold soup you made today tastes great and is perfect for cooling off. Give me a bowl and I'll take it to His Majesty." Ning Wanyin suddenly said.
…
When Ning Wanyin arrived at Ganxin Palace, a concubine was already standing outside the palace gate.
"Thanks to your majesty for your grace, allowing me to accompany you on the summer hunt. I have personally cooked white fungus and snow lotus soup to express my gratitude to your majesty. Please inform me, eunuch." Wen Baolin looked happy.
Wang Degui nodded, his eyes fell on Ning Wanyin who was walking over from the other side, his expression became much more enthusiastic, "Lady Ning is here to thank you too?"
Ning Wanyin nodded slightly. This was a bit unfortunate, but her own life was more important, so she would not care about others. Ning Wanyin added:
"Not only do I want to express my gratitude, but I also have something very important to discuss with Your Majesty."
Wang Degui said, "Please wait a moment. I will report right away."
In the Ganxin Palace.
The emperor is reviewing memorials.
Wang Degui walked in and reported in order: "Your Majesty, Wen Baolin came to express his gratitude and brought you a homemade Tremella and Snow Lotus Soup."
"I took her to Xiashou so that she could see her father, not to see me." Helian Qi said coldly without even raising his head, "No."
Wen Baolin took refuge with Concubine Cen, but her father was loyal to Helian Qi and did several good things for him.
Helian Qi, out of consideration for the important minister's status, gave him another chance to teach his daughter.
Otherwise, the court officials would work hard for him, but his daughter would be demoted by him, which would always chill the officials' hearts.
Wang Degui understood instantly that the emperor still did not want to see Wen Baolin.
"Lady Ning also came to express her gratitude. She said she had something to discuss with you, something very important." Wang Degui reported again.
Helian Qi paused while reviewing the memorial and said, "Let her in."
…
soon.
Wang Degui came back and looked at Ning Wanyin first, then said respectfully:
"Lady Ning, His Majesty invites you in."
Then he looked at Wen Baolin and said, "Your Majesty, please go back."
Ning Wanyin walked in.
Wen Baolin looked at her back, unconsciously clenched his fists, and forced a smile towards Wang Degui, "Then... can I present my soup to Your Majesty..."
"Your Majesty didn't say to keep him, so you can take him back." Wang Degui refused again.
Wen Baolin lowered his head and left with the palace maid.
After walking away.
The personal maid lowered her voice and said, "Master, don't be discouraged. I just happened to meet Lady Ning today. Next time, please choose a good time to see His Majesty. His Majesty will definitely see you..."
"She is so favored, and she can still compete with me just this once. I haven't even met His Majesty yet..." Wen Baolin was furious.
The maid comforted him, "His Majesty has remembered you this time. You will surely be favored soon!"
"Well, His Majesty took me to the summer hunt, he must want me to serve in the palace, I must prepare well..." A hint of ambition flashed in Wen Baolin's eyes.
…
In the Ganxin Palace.
The cool fragrance of cedar lingers in the air, and colorful necklaces hang down.
Ning Wanyin knelt on the ground and bowed politely:
"Your Majesty is taking me on a summer hunt. This is such a great honor. I am overwhelmed by it and I have come here to express my gratitude."
"Let's get down to business." Helian Qi was very busy today and was too lazy to talk nonsense, so he got straight to the point.
"I have been timid and afraid of strangers since I was young, and I dare not go out. This time I am accompanying the others, surrounded by ferocious beasts in the mountains, and I feel even more frightened..." Ning Wanyin lowered her eyes, and her usually clear voice became soft and weak.
Helian Qi stopped reviewing the memorials and looked at Ning Wanyin, his eyes revealing no emotion, "You don't want to go?"
The decree has been spread, how can your Majesty's words be changed?
Moreover, you are unwilling to accompany the emperor?
Serving the emperor is the duty of concubines, and not doing so would be a dereliction of duty.
"Your Majesty, I am delighted to accompany you on the summer hunt. How could I not want to go? It's just... I am timid. Only your Majesty's true dragon spirit can make me feel at ease. So I dare to ask your Majesty to allow me to live in the same room with you, sleep and eat with you, and stay with you day and night." Ning Wanyin's face turned slightly red.
There might be a chance to take action against a concubine, but it is almost impossible to poison or assassinate the emperor.
If even the emperor's guard standards could be successfully assassinated, she wouldn't have to worry about it anymore, it was her destiny.
Helian Qi was stunned for a moment before he reacted. She said so much just to live with me?
It's rare to see Ning Wanyin so active in vying for favor.
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