Chapter 235 Coming in Secret

With deliberate promotion, the news that the emperor had walked out on Concubine Xi quickly spread throughout the palace.

Nie Danying was not stupid. He did not rush to secretly celebrate, but asked someone to find out the reason.

"I heard that it was Concubine Xi who kept urging the emperor to find out the truth, crying and making a fuss, which made the emperor unhappy, so he left in anger."

Cuixuan told Nie Danying what she had found out.

After hearing this, Nie Danying laughed, "Yes, with the emperor's wisdom, he must have figured out that the queen mother was behind this, and Xipin has been urging him to investigate, isn't it because she wants the emperor to deal with the queen mother? It would be strange if he is happy."

Then, she sneered again, "I thought this Xipin could be so smart, but in the end, she is still a fool."

"Maybe he was frightened by this incident." Cuixuan also echoed.

"Make a fuss, the bigger the better, it would be best if the emperor gets tired of her." Nie Danying sneered again and glanced at the dripping eaves outside the window. "The Queen Mother is indeed the Queen Mother. This should be the opportunity she mentioned."

Cui Xuan always felt uneasy when mentioning the Queen Mother, and could not help but whispered: "Master, you are from the Nie family after all. The Queen Mother can't tolerate Xipin, and she may not be able to tolerate you. Now the Emperor and the Queen Mother are at loggerheads, so it's better for you to have less contact with the Queen Mother."

Nie agreed and glanced at her sideways, "Do you need to tell me this? The Queen Mother and I are just cooperating once, and I am not going to be controlled by her in the future."

"My master has a plan in mind, and it was me who spoke too much." Cuixuan lowered her eyes, but in her heart she didn't think that the queen dowager would let her master off so easily.

That day, the emperor never went to the rear hall again, and even slept in the bedroom at night.

This further confirms the rumors that spread today.

Later in the hall, because the emperor had not come yet, the atmosphere in the hall was a little heavy.

The palace servants became more cautious in their actions, even Tingchun, who usually smiled, had no smile on her face.

There was no incense burning in the hall, and because it had been raining all day, the hall was slightly damp and a bit chilly.

Tingchun put a hot water bottle into Yunqin's quilt, quickly pressed the corner of the quilt, and couldn't help but glance at his master's face.

She was half lying on the bed, her face was pale and her lips were also a little pale. In just two days, her cheeks, which had just become slightly plump after half a year of careful care, had disappeared again. It was a heartbreaking sight.

At this moment, he was looking down, taking sips of the bird's nest stewed with red dates that Rong Xin passed to his mouth. He frowned after taking a sip, looking like he couldn't eat any more.

"Although this temporary palace is nice, it's a little damp." Tingchun pressed the corner of Yunqin's quilt again and smiled, "Fortunately, I will return to the palace tomorrow. I really missed the two ginkgo trees in the palace during these two days away."

Knowing that she was trying to liven up the atmosphere, Rong Xin continued, "You don't miss the ginkgo tree, I think you miss the food cooked by the cook." Then he said to Yun Qin, "She has been complaining all day, saying that the food in the palace is not tasty."

Yun Qin curled her lips slightly, raised her eyes and glanced at Tingchun, "Go back and ask the kitchen to make your favorite lamb hotpot."

"The master still loves his servant." Ting Chun bowed. In fact, she mainly felt that the cook in Yanning Palace could stew bird's nest better than the one in the temporary palace, and the master could eat a few more bites.

But this time, at least there was only a thin layer left in the bowl.

Tingchun walked out with Rongxin, holding the bowl, and a look of worry appeared on his face.

"Sister Rong Xin, why did the emperor suddenly get angry? Doctor Zhang Yu said that the master was weak and inevitably upset. How come the emperor doesn't know how to understand?"

Rong Xin knew the truth, and seeing her like this, she couldn't help feeling guilty.

I couldn't help but think of what Yun Qin said today.

"I don't know what Nie promised, but the Queen Mother is definitely not someone who can be fooled so easily. The drama between the Emperor and I still has a long way to go. Sister needs to stabilize the people in the palace. If there are really people who have second thoughts, just let them be. I've been too busy lately, so it's good for us to take a break."

Rong Xin hardened her heart and whispered, "This is not something we can discuss."

"Of course I don't know." Tingchun's face fell, "I just think the emperor is too cruel."

As soon as she finished speaking, she looked up and saw a dark shadow, and almost screamed out in surprise.

But then, the dark shadow took off the hood of his cloak and revealed his face.

"Your Majesty!"

"Your servant pays homage to ..."

The two of them hurriedly saluted, but Huo Jinchi raised his hand to stop them. He lowered his eyes to glance at the bowl that Tingchun was holding, and without saying a word, he walked past the two of them towards the hall door.

Rong Xin and Yun Qin then saw clearly that behind him was Xu An and two black-clad guards, who must be from the Wude Envoy.

I realized in my heart that the emperor came here secretly.

Rong Xin couldn't help but look at Tingchun, thinking that she had to explain something to her, but she saw that her eyes were dull and she murmured, "Sister, did the emperor hear what I just said..."

Seeing her look of despair, Rong Xin couldn't help laughing.

Besides, Huo Jinchi walked quickly into the hall and went straight into the inner hall.

"Your Majesty." Seeing him come in, Yun Qin immediately sat up straight.

"Lie down well." Huo Jinchi took off his cloak that was stained by the night wind and threw it aside. He walked over but did not sit directly on the bed. Instead, he sat on a stool beside her, fearing that the cold air on his body would freeze her.

Yun Qin looked back and said, "Why is the emperor here? If we are seen by others, today's performance will be in vain."

"With Wude leading the way, no one saw me coming." said Huo Jinchi.

Yun Qin was relieved and listened to him again:

"Don't worry, I won't let your tears be shed in vain today."

There was a barely perceptible smile in his voice.

Knowing that he was teasing her for overacting during the day, she felt a little embarrassed and glared at him, "This is my first time acting, so I am inevitably unfamiliar with it. Your Majesty is making fun of me."

This almost made Huo Jinchi laugh out loud, "You really are such a boaster."

As he spoke, he stretched out his cool fingers and pinched her face, "Let me see if you have become more shameless again."

Although she said so, the force in her hands was very light, and it was more of doting.

Yun Qin glanced at him and couldn't help but laugh.

"Tomorrow, you will ride with me." Huo Jinchi rubbed her cheek with his fingers again. "If I ignore you just because I am angry, it will make people suspicious."

"All is up to the emperor." Yun Qin nodded.

Compared to his own shaking carriage, the emperor's carriage was of course more comfortable.

After the chill on his body dissipated, Huo Jinchi reached out and felt inside Yun Qin's quilt, "Do you feel cold?"

Yun Qin shook his head and pushed out the woman next to him to show him, "There's a woman."

Seeing his gentle expression, Yun Qin couldn't help but say, "But I still like the emperor to sleep beside me."

Huo Jinchi was slightly startled, then smiled, "Then wait for me to go wash up."

After she left, Yun Qin came back to his senses and blinked rapidly.

She must have been dazzled just now, otherwise how could she have seen a hint of embarrassment on Hawking Chi's face.

Crazy, crazy...

Yun Qin shook her shoulders and shrank into the quilt.