Chapter 264 Adding fuel to the fire

Once you become suspicious, everything will seem wrong.

Yun Qin now saw that Nie agreed to this, and even saw a hint of mockery under the anger in her eyes.

Seeing that Nie Danying remained silent, Fang Danying thought she was afraid and became complacent. "When I get back, I will write a letter to the Empress Dowager and tell her what happened today."

Nie Danying's face turned pale, but he still bit his lip and remained silent stubbornly.

The Queen took a look at Fang Danying's smug look and said coldly, "It's such a trivial matter, but it's worth the Queen Mother's worry. You are really filial."

Others said that Fang Danying would probably retort with just one word, but she didn't dare to do so in front of the empress. After all, she knew very well in her heart that the empress dowager valued the empress more than her.

"I was just joking." Fang Danying smiled awkwardly.

Nie Danying looked grateful to the queen and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Afterwards, she explained, "I was really confused just now and spoke without thinking. Please forgive me this time, Your Majesty."

Yun Qin couldn't help but look at her again after hearing this.

The Queen's attitude didn't show any intention of punishing her for this matter. She didn't even mention it, but she took the initiative to bring it up.

Why?

"It's not a big deal. Remember to be careful with your words and actions in the future." The queen said in a nonchalant tone.

Nie replied immediately.

Yun Qin guessed that this would be the result. She glanced at Fang Danying, but saw that she was looking at the empress with resentment, obviously unhappy that she let Nie Danying off so easily.

Now, she might not have written a letter to the Queen Mother before, but now, she will definitely write it.

Is this what Nie agreed to?

But why would she take the initiative to provoke the Queen Mother?

Yun Qin didn't figure out this problem until she left.

On the way back to Anlan Pavilion, you have to pass a small path by the lake. Willow trees are swaying on both sides, which is very cool and quiet.

Such a beautiful scenery made Yunqin put all the previous matters behind her. She got off the sedan chair, held Tingchun's hand, and walked slowly while admiring the scenery.

Tingchun also sighed and stretched out his hand to stroke the drooping willow branches, and said to Yunqin: "It's a good thing that the master brought me here, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to see such a beautiful view."

Yun Qin wanted to say that she couldn't leave her, but before she could say it, an idea flashed in her mind.

"I know!" She grabbed Tingchun's hand, "I know what Nie Danying wants to do?"

Tingchun was startled by these words. He quickly looked around and saw that there was no one around. He breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Master, what have you thought of?"

After being together for such a long time, Yunqin has already established trust in Tingchun, and this matter is not important, so she did not hide it and told her about her doubts.

"I have never understood why Nie agreed to do this for her." Yun Qin looked at Ting Chun and smiled, "But what you said just now made me suddenly understand."

"Master, what have you figured out?" Tingchun asked immediately in cooperation.

Yun Qin smiled again and said directly without further ado, "We are all here at the palace, but the Queen Mother is still in the palace. I heard that the Emperor went to invite her, but the Queen Mother refused due to being unwell. Nie Danying's move clearly wanted Fang Danying to write a letter and invite the Queen Mother over."

"Why is that?" Tingchun was really confused. "Wouldn't it be more fun without the Queen Mother looking after us?"

If Yun Qin guessed correctly, Nie agreed that this was to expose the Queen Mother, who had drugged her last time, causing her to almost die of hemorrhage, and put the blame on Concubine De.

After all, the last incident happened in the palace, so it would be more appropriate to reveal it there.

Before Yunqin answered, Tingchun asked again, "It's impossible for the Queen Mother to listen to Fang Ying so much and invite her here with just one letter."

"This is where Nie Danying's brilliance comes in." Yun Qin replied, "She deliberately provoked it, and Fang Danying was also dissatisfied with the queen. Guess what she would say about the queen in her letter."

Without waiting for her to start, Yun Qin continued, "I'm sure she will exaggerate how the Queen helped others suppress her, from arranging a place for her to live, to favoring Nie Da, and even adding that she was on good terms with me. In short, she will definitely ask the Queen Mother to support her again."

"And what does the Queen Mother fear the most?" Yun Qin stared at the calm lake, her eyes slightly cold. "She fears the Empress will escape her control. Because that means the harem will also escape her control."

She paused, "But just Nie's agreement may not be enough. We need to add fuel to the fire."

Tingchun was a little confused by this, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just asked, "Master, do you have anything you want me to do?"

Yun Qin liked her cleverness the most and said with a smile, "Yes, but don't worry, let's take a look around here first. You like this place, don't you?"

"My master really loves me the most!"

After taking a stroll along the tree-lined path and leisurely gazing at the scenery of the lake, Yun Qin and Ting Chun returned to Anlan Pavilion.

Tingchun was still worried that Yunqin had something for him to do, but unexpectedly, his master was not in a hurry. He played a game of chess with Danxue according to the chess score, had lunch, and took a nap.

She didn't get up until the sun was about to set.

"Tingchun..."

When Tingchun heard his master calling him, he was immediately startled and ran over and asked, "Master, what do you want me to do?"

"Go to the kitchen and get a bowl of iced sour plum soup. Let's go to Yu's study." Yun Qin ordered lazily.

Tingchun responded immediately, "I'll go right away!"

"Master, are you going to the study?" Rong Xin was a little surprised. She couldn't help but glance at the sky outside and tentatively said, "At this time, the emperor will probably have dinner at his place."

Since you have had dinner, you will most likely stay overnight at the emperor's place.

Yun Qin naturally understood what she meant and nodded to her, "Help me with my makeup."

What could make the Empress Dowager most anxious than her reconciliation with the Emperor?

Rong Xin couldn't tell anything from her expression, so she simply asked, "Don't you need to pretend to be at odds with the Emperor?"

"It's time to close the net." Yun Qin sat in front of the mirror and smiled at her in the mirror.

Rong Xin had heard what Tingchun had said about today's events, and nodded. She didn't know what advice she could give her, so she could only say, "Be careful."

"Don't worry, sister. Nie Danying is the protagonist." With a dark light in her eyes, she said to Rong Xin, "Tell Xiao Shunzi to keep an eye on Nie Danying and see what she wants to do."

"knew."