Everyone in Lingxue Pavilion was delighted when they heard this.
Except, Ning Wanyin.
Her situation is different from that of Lady Song.
Song's father was an important official of the emperor. He was worth winning over, but there was also the concern of losing both sides.
Empress Dowager Xue treated Concubine Song with caution.
But Ning Wanyin has no backing.
If she is killed, the emperor will not care, and the Ning family will not dare to care.
In the eyes of the two concubines of noble birth, she, a mere earl's daughter, must have felt very humiliated to have to sleep with them before them.
Dealing with her would be ten times more ruthless than dealing with Concubine Song.
Is the emperor choosing her to sleep with him?
No, she was chosen to die.
At this critical moment of life and death, Ning Wanyin's cautious nature, which she had developed since childhood, allowed her to pretend to be very surprised without any mistakes. She happily rewarded the eunuch with silver and bathed and changed her clothes according to the rules of serving the emperor in bed.
There is a sense of dignity, as if even if one were to die tomorrow, one would die in an orderly manner.
Hot mist is curling up.
Ning Wanyin sat upright in the bathtub, her thoughts exceptionally clear, looking for ways to save herself.
Pretend that menstruation has come?
She should have withdrawn her name immediately after her menstruation came. She was negligent for not reporting it in time and would be punished. Moreover, if she was found to have falsified the facts, she would be guilty of deceiving the emperor and would be sentenced to death.
inappropriate.
Pretending to be so happy and excited that you accidentally broke your leg?
She could endure some physical pain, but what if His Majesty continued to stay? He would die.
inappropriate.
After eliminating more than a dozen self-rescue plans that would inevitably result in death, Ning Wanyin decided on three strategies: the best, the middle, and the worst.
The best strategy: surrender to the emperor.
"Lianrui, hang up the painting of "Cold Plum Blossoms" that I brought into the palace in the most conspicuous place. And then put out my exquisite chess pieces." Ning Wanyin ordered.
Lian Rui took the order and went to look for something in the box.
Ning Wanyin looked at Danli again and said, "Pick out your best hair bun and use my best jewelry. I want to dress up to welcome you."
"Yes!" Danli did not dare to be negligent.
…
The night is dark.
Wang Degui looked at the time on the clepsydra, then looked at the monarch who was reading memorials with his head down, and hesitated again and again.
He had already reminded her once half an hour ago.
But His Majesty ignored him and continued reviewing memorials.
Seeing that the night was getting dark, Wang Degui knelt on the ground trembling with fear and kowtowed:
"Your Majesty, it's getting late—"
Helian Qi glanced at him coldly, and Wang Degui immediately fell silent.
Helian Qi was in a very upset mood...
There were many memorials impeaching the Right Censor-in-Chief Song Gu in the court today.
It seemed high-sounding, but it was only because he favored Concubine Song first, which made the Xue and Cen families stand behind, thus losing face for the two great dukes' mansions.
The problems left by his ancestors had become so deep-rooted that they were difficult to reverse by his generation, and they had to be overcome before they could be rebuilt.
Helian Qi stood up.
Wang Degui hurriedly followed, bending his waist, and shouted to the outside of the door: "Go, Yonghe Palace!"
…
The moon is setting.
Helian Qi arrived at Yonghe Palace. In front of the hall, a group of palace servants were kneeling, led by two beauties.
He had no interest in looking and walked straight in.
Wait until the emperor enters Lingxue Pavilion.
Wang Degui looked at Ning Wanyin and reminded her, "Why don't you go in and serve His Majesty!"
"Yes." Ning Wanyin stood up.
Wait until Ning Wanyin and the palace servants entered the right hall.
Tang Miaoling stood up and took her people back to the left hall. She lived in the same palace with Ning Wanyin, and when the emperor came, everyone in Yonghe Palace had to welcome him.
It was precisely because of this good opportunity that she wanted to intercept the pet in her previous life...
But all she wants to do in this life is hide!
Emperor? Back off!
…
When Helian Qi entered Lingxue Pavilion, the first thing he saw were eight large water tanks.
Anyone who sees the eight large jars for the first time will be attracted by them. There are eight dark brown jars arranged in a row against the eaves, large and ugly.
The lotus had not been planted yet, and the water tank was bare, making it even more unsightly.
Helian Qi walked through the flower garden expressionlessly. Just as he was about to step over the threshold, he couldn't help but ask:
"Who put up the water tank?"
What a taste.
So ugly.
"I asked someone to set up a water tank to plant lotus flowers." Ning Wanyin replied in a low voice:
"The greenhouse said the lotus seeds are being nurtured and have not yet been delivered. When Your Majesty comes in the summer, you will see a full vat of lotus flowers."
Helian Qi glanced at her when he heard that, and his eyes lit up instantly.
The woman was wearing a light pink corseted long dress, with gorgeous makeup, revealing a bit of enchanting style. She had a complicated bun and a set of red pomegranate head ornaments, which made her look particularly gorgeous.
Eyes like stars, beautiful as peaches and plums.
Just a quick glance was enough to tell that this woman had made careful preparations to meet him.
Although he had already gotten used to it, it was always more pleasing to the eye when one paid attention than when one did not.
He didn't pay much attention during the palace selection.
I just discovered today that she is a beauty.
"Do you like lotus?" Helian Qi asked casually.
Ning Wanyin lowered her eyes, "I like lotus seeds. Lotus seeds are sweet and delicious, and taste great. It also means more children and more blessings, and the meaning is also very good!"
Helian Qi almost stepped into the threshold...
Turning around to look at Ning Wanyin's expression, there was something strange about it.
The other concubines would all say that lotus is of noble character.
That's good.
Lotus seeds are delicious and also bring more children and happiness?
You are really down to earth.
Ning Wanyin lowered her eyebrows and let him look at her quietly. She looked very well-behaved.
Helian Qi's gaze paused for a moment on her face before he continued walking into the house.
Entering the lobby, the first thing that catches your eye is a painting hanging on the wall.
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