Chapter 170: It's OK after seeing it more often

Yun Qin didn't lie on the pillow for long.

It was almost lunchtime when Hawking came over.

He helped Yunqin, who was halfway through the ceremony, to sit on the warm kang, and then fell directly onto the pillow, acting more like a master than Yunqin, the owner of Yanning Palace.

"Are you satisfied?"

Huo Jinchi held Yun Qin's warm hand and asked with a smile.

"I haven't thanked the emperor in person yet." Yun Qin sat beside his legs and turned to look at him. "The emperor kept it a secret. When I came, I was so shocked that I couldn't say a word. Eunuch Xu was really embarrassed."

Huo Jinchi raised his hand and pinched her face, "Just blame him. I don't know you yet. Who else in the world would dare to laugh at Xi Da Ying's joke except me?"

Yun Qin didn't know how to refute this for a moment, and she felt that he was shameless. He had the nerve to say that he was the only one who loved her joke!

Yun Qin couldn't help but glare at him, and brought the tea that Dan Xue brought to him, "Your Majesty, drink some tea to clear your mouth."

Huo Jinchi glanced at the golden-red tea in the quilt, and after a moment's reaction he realized that she was complaining that his words were harsh and implying that he had a foul mouth.

"You're getting more and more courageous!"

He raised his body and pinched both sides of Yun Qin's cheeks at the same time, "How dare you complain about my foul mouth!"

Yun Qin was pinched so hard that she could only whine, but she still had to take care of the teacup in her hand, calling "Emperor" and "Tea" at the same time.

Seeing the two of them making such a fuss, Rong Xin pulled Dan Xue and quickly left the hall.

Dan Xueren was still a little dazed until he left the hall.

Before coming to Yanning Palace, Nanny Zhao told her about the emperor's temperament, saying that the emperor had a cold personality and did not like noise.

But the emperor she saw was handsome and majestic, and every word about him matched hers!

Seeing Dan Xue's dazed expression, Rong Xin couldn't help but chuckle and said to her, "The emperor loves to tease the master, it's not surprising after seeing it so many times."

"Besides, the emperor doesn't like him talking to Dan Ying. We should be more tactful in the future when we are in the palace."

This is a reminder.

Dan Xue nodded quickly and said, "Thank you, Sister Rong Xin."

Rong Xin just smiled, glanced at Xiao Dezi who was also looking at her, and said to Dan Xue: "You can ask Shang Tingchun to go to the Yu kitchen to get lunch. The Yu kitchen knows the master's preferences, you can take care of it yourself."

"yes."

After she left, Xiao Dezi came over and whispered, "Is everything going well?"

"Everything went smoothly." Rong Xin smiled and said, "The emperor prepared very carefully. It didn't take us much effort. We just sorted out the boxes that were moved over."

She glanced at Xiao Dezi and said hesitantly, "Xiao Shunzi has now agreed to the eunuch in charge."

Xiao Dezi didn't show any strange expression on his face. "That's what I had planned. Xiao Shunzi is smart and reliable."

Rong Xin looked at her again and sighed, "Promise to be with me. I will never forget your kindness."

"Sister, you are being too polite." Xiao Dezi couldn't help but smile. He glanced inside the palace and said, "As long as you agree, I will be happy to serve anywhere."

Then he suppressed his smile and said in a low voice, "Today, several court officials submitted memorials, all of which mentioned that the emperor should select concubines in the spring of next year. Judging from the emperor's attitude, this matter should be set in stone. You must be clear about your intention before you agree."

"I'll tell him."

Xiao Dezi nodded and said, "You keep an eye on this place. I'm going to go take a look at Xiao Shunzi and see who the Shang Palace Bureau has sent."

Rong Xin was about to bring this up, but when he took the initiative to talk about it, she nodded and said, "Go ahead. The emperor won't leave for a while."

She couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

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Inside the hall, the "tug of war" between the two ended with them both drinking the same cup of tea.

Huo Jinchi pecked Yunqin's lips again before pulling away and saying with a smile, "Xi Danying, the tea here is sweet."

Yun Qin was so bullied that her eyes were filled with tears. She glanced at the teacup that had fallen to the ground and turned her grief and anger into unreasonable trouble. "The teacup is dirty. The emperor must compensate me!"

"You are such a big mouth!" Hawking Chi followed her line of sight, glanced at the teacup on the ground, and saw her tearful eyes, and felt his fingers itchy.

Yun Qin was alert and immediately covered her face, then put on a flattering smile, "I was just joking with the emperor. If the cup is dirty, just wash it. Just wash it and it will be fine."

Huo Jinchi couldn't help but laugh and tapped her nose lightly, "It is said that a real man can bend and stretch. Shouldn't our Xi be willing to do the same?"

Yun Qin laughed dryly. This was not about being flexible, but about being able to understand the current affairs.

But just as she loosened her hands covering her face, Huo Jinchi grabbed them. When Yun Qin looked over angrily, he immediately smiled and said, "I'll have someone send the tea set over later. It's a set of celadon, made by a famous artist. I guarantee you'll like it."

Now Yun Qin was neither angry nor not angry, she could only sulke and threaten with tears.

Huo Jinchi then let go. He didn't like being threatened by women's tears, but facing Yun Qin, he didn't feel annoyed, only distressed, and raised his hand in surrender.

Who told her not to pretend? She's really pitiful.

Yun Qin succeeded, rubbed her face and sniffed, looking at him, "Your Majesty seems to be in a good mood today, did something good happen to you?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Jinchi reached out and held Yun Qin in his arms, and leaned on the pillow with her.

"The one who knows me well is Xi Da Ying." He habitually held Yun Qin's hand, played with her fingers, and whispered, "The Wude envoy sent to the west brought back news that some letters were found from a county magistrate in Yunzhou. They were all evidence of a senior official in the court colluding with him to embezzle grain and money."

He did not say who was involved, but judging from his tone, it must be of a high level.

"That's really a great thing." Yun Qin said with a smile.

Huo Jinchi smiled at her and said, "As for the disaster victims, a group of imperial envoys also sent a letter today, saying that the proceeds from the seizure of property in Suzhou are enough to accommodate the returning disaster victims. They don't need to go any further, but can stay in Suzhou for the time being and return home with the spring seeds after the spring comes."

Although this is a good thing, the smile on his face has disappeared.

There were at least 10,000 disaster victims repatriated from the capital. There were only a few officials in one state, and it was enough to feed so many people and even leave enough for spring planting. This shows how they exploited the people and ripped off their homes!

Yun Qin naturally understood, and quietly leaned on his shoulder without saying a word.

Huo Jinchi gently rubbed her forehead with his chin before continuing, "The victims left behind in the city have been properly resettled, and the epidemic has been eradicated. Jiang Yuanzheng will be able to return to the palace soon. When he comes back, let him come to check your pulse. You've been taking medicine for so long, it's time to change it."

"I still need to eat." Yun Qin muttered, "My body has recovered a lot, and eating some medicinal food should be enough."

Behind her sight, Huo Jinchi's eyes were downcast. He stroked Yunqin's hair with his hand, but his tone was still nonchalant, "You were just ill, are you feeling better now?"

Yun Qin also knew that she must have some underlying illness, so she didn't insist and took the opportunity to put forward a condition, "I am tired of the preserved fruits made by the kitchen, and I want to make some myself."

Huo Jinchi lowered his eyes and looked at her. "Only concubines and above can have a small kitchen. Are you not afraid now?"

"Then I will say that it was the emperor who insisted on giving it to me." Yun Qin leaned on his shoulder with a rogue tone.

Huo Jinchi leaned against her neck, laughed twice, and then said, "Okay, but as long as you make it yourself, no matter what it is, I must have a share."

"I am the best at returning a favor."

"You're so mean..."