Chapter 219: Being Cut Off

Yunqin stayed in Tongming Palace for three days.

It was obvious that he was doing this for the Empress Dowager to see. The more the Empress Dowager could not tolerate Yun Qin, the more he doted on her.

It was not until the fourth day that Yunqin's voice recovered and she finally returned to Yanning Palace.

Although she also wanted to give the Queen Mother a taste of her own medicine, everything must be done in moderation. If the Queen Mother really got anxious, she would be the one who suffered in the end.

So it was Yunqin herself who asked to return to Yanning Palace. At that time, Huo Jinchi stared at her for a long time before nodding in agreement.

After not coming back for a few days, everything in Yanning Palace was the same as before. The palace servants did not slack off. The windows were clean and the curtains were replaced with new ones.

Yun Qin leaned on the couch, patted the pillow beside her, and couldn't help but sigh: "It's true that a golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as your own doghouse. It's still more comfortable and free to lean on your own place."

Rong Xin couldn't help but laugh, "Don't let the emperor hear you say this."

Yun Qin's waist stiffened at these words. She quickly turned her head to look at the outer hall, and then rubbed her chest a little exaggeratedly, "Sister, please don't scare me."

She had had enough of this kind of loss.

Last time, too, I was caught by Hawking Chi while standing by the window, but the hidden danger was temporarily resolved by making a scene.

Rong Xin smiled again, "It's Ah Qin who is feeling guilty."

"My sister always makes fun of me." Yun Qin glared at her.

At ten o'clock in the evening, Xiao Dezi came and said that the emperor would come in the evening and they would have dinner together in Yanning Palace.

Yun Qin asked the kitchen to prepare early and made some of Huo Jinchi's favorite food.

But the sky gradually darkened and Hawking Chi did not come.

"Maybe something has delayed him." Rong Xin whispered to Yun Qin who was sitting at the round table, "How about letting Xiao Shunzi go and take a look?"

Yun Qin didn't have any special emotions, nor did she think about anything else. She just nodded.

Xiao Shunzi went for a while and came back.

"Your Majesty, the emperor has already come out of Tongming Palace. He is in Yu Garden, but was trapped by Fang Danying." As he spoke, he looked up at Yunqin's face.

Yunqin blinked. Was she being intercepted by someone?

"The Fang family is an aristocratic family after all. You might think they have such a good upbringing, but how could they do such a shameless thing?" Ting Chun was outspoken and cursed directly.

Rong Xin glanced at Yun Qin's face and glared at her, "Say less." Then he said to Rong Xin, "The Emperor is not at a loss for words. Your Majesty, how about waiting?"

Yun Qin didn't respond. She lowered her eyes and looked at the food on the table that was still steaming.

Perhaps it was because Hawking Chi had always been obedient to her and pampered her for such a long time that she had not thought for a long time that one day she would be sitting alone at the dining table, waiting for the emperor to come.

It’s a bit sad to think about it.

However, she didn't stay in the palace to live such a life. Moreover, she was the favorite concubine by imperial decree. There was no reason for her to wait here!

Thinking of this, Yun Qin stood up and said, "Dress me."

"Empress?" Rong Xin was a little surprised.

Yun Qin snorted, "Isn't the emperor still in Yu Garden? He hasn't gone to Fang Ying's place. Besides, even if he did, can't I go and ask for help?"

Tingchun was very positive about this matter. Before Rongxin could react, she had already taken Yunqin's coat and put a cloak on Yunqin.

"Let's go." Yun Qin tucked her cloak and said to Xiao Shunzi.

Xiao Shunzi nodded immediately and led the way with the lantern.

Tingchun said to Rongxin and Danxue, "You two sisters, please wait in the palace. I will go with the queen." After that, he helped Yunqin out.

Dan Xue was a little worried and wanted to follow, but was stopped by Rong Xin.

"Let Her Majesty go. Our Her Majesty is not someone who will suffer injustice." As she spoke, a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes.

The flowers in the garden are in full bloom. It is a special experience to stroll around at night with candles and appreciate the flowers under the lights.

At this time, in the pavilion of the Yu Garden, Fang Danying was diligently pouring wine for Huo Jinchi, "Your Majesty, please try it. This is the green plum wine that I brought from outside the palace. I brewed it myself last year."

In contrast to her enthusiasm, Huo Jinchi's expression was somewhat cold. He didn't even look at the wine on the table. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a group of people approaching from afar.

"Your Majesty is in such a good mood, drinking in the Yu Garden, why didn't you invite me along?"

The voice was crisp and soft, unlike the hoarse voice a few days ago.

Huo Jinchi raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he didn't expect her to come. He saw her pull open the curtain and walk in, and glance at him lightly. It was obviously very rude and impertinent, but he felt inexplicably happy in his heart.

His heart was moved, and his face showed a little bit of smile, "Why are you here?"

"Your Majesty, what you said is irrational. How can Your Majesty come to this Yu Garden but I can't?"

Yun Qin bowed casually, as if she had just discovered Fang Danying, and said in surprise: "Fang Danying is here too."

How could Fang Danying not know that she did it on purpose? He was so angry that the handkerchief in his hand was almost torn, but he had to stand up and salute her, "Greetings to Concubine Xi..."

Before she finished, Yun Qin smiled and said to Huo Jinchi: "I was wondering why the emperor was in such a good mood. It turns out that he was accompanied by a beautiful woman. I came at the wrong time."

Seeing her glance turning towards him again, Hawking Chi no longer looked as happy as before. At this moment, he only felt his scalp tingling slightly.

Looking at her today, it doesn't look like she's acting.

"But now that I'm here, I have no choice but to be thick-skinned and ask for some wine."

As Yun Qin spoke, she sat down next to Huo Jinchi.

"What are you doing standing here, sit down."

The tone and the look were as if she was the one hosting the banquet.

"Swish" the handkerchief in Fang Danying's hand was really torn by her this time. After all, she was a lady of a rich family and had quite a lot of experience, but she had never seen anyone so shameless!

Can't let her lead you by the nose!

Fang Danying stuffed the torn handkerchief into her sleeve, smiled, and said to Yunqin, "I didn't know that Concubine Xi was coming. I didn't prepare much food. You can just use what you have."

"It's nothing. My Yanning Palace is very close. I can just ask someone to bring some food over." She turned to look at Huo Jinchi and asked with a smile, "I want to have dinner with the emperor. You won't refuse, right?"

Although she was smiling, the smile did not reach her eyes.

Huo Jinchi looked at her, wondering why he didn't understand that she was telling him that he said he would have dinner with her, so she had already prepared the meal.

His eyebrows twitched, and he said directly: "No need, the food will be cold when it is served, I will go directly to your palace to eat."

Yunqin didn't say anything, Fang Danying said aggrievedly:

"Your Majesty, are you not going to accompany me? You left just when Concubine Xi came. Aren't you too partial?"

Seeing that Yunqin insisted on staying, Fang agreed to change his strategy. He tried to sow discord between them and let her quarrel with the emperor. When the emperor became impatient, he would drive her away.