Chapter 40 The Purpose of This Trip

When the Queen's decree arrived, Yunqin had just packed half of her things.

She did not even have time to wash and comb her hair, so she just changed her slightly wrinkled clothes and hurriedly followed the little palace maid who came to call her to the front hall.

When Yunqin came over, she happened to hear someone calling the palace maid in blue "Aunt Lanying".

Of course she had heard of this name. She was the aunt in charge of the Empress. She never expected that the Empress would send her to announce the Imperial Decree.

She followed the others and stepped forward, bowing and saying, "I am Yunqin, your servant, and I pay my respects to Aunt Lanying."

When Lanying came over from Yunqin, she saw her at a glance. When she walked closer and saw Yunqin's face clearly, she suddenly realized that those who said how beautiful she was were not exaggerating.

There has always been a shortage of beauties in this palace, but it is rare to find someone like her, who can make everyone lose all color when she stands in front of others.

Yun Qin could feel that Lan Ying's gaze towards her was clearly filled with scrutiny and scrutiny.

She was very perceptive and realized immediately that her character must have been known to the Queen.

I don’t know which one it is?

Is it the boldness when going to invite the emperor in the middle of the night, or the sharp tongue when being blocked on the road.

It's not a good reputation anyway.

Having encountered this kind of thing so many times, Yun Qin's mentality has become "Buddhist". Isn't it just a little high-profile? When Nanny Ruan asks to take her away from Concubine Hui, her reputation will become even more famous!

Yun Qin was already in a mess, so she didn't care how Lan Ying looked at her. She just lowered her eyes and retreated behind the crowd.

Lan Ying had seen many examples of people who were conceited about their beauty and looked down on others, so she was a little surprised to see such an honest person like Yun Qin.

She's not just a pretty fool...

Lanying had a good idea of ​​Yunqin's character, so she stopped staring at her.

She glanced at everyone and said, "Her Majesty knows that you have suffered an unprovoked disaster this time. Since the Emperor has rewarded you, Her Majesty will naturally not treat you unfairly. She will reward each of you with fifty taels of silver."

"If you serve Huipin well, and she gives birth to a prince or princess successfully, there will be more rewards. So, you must be more careful in the future and don't let something like today happen again."

Compared to the emperor's few words, the aunt's words were obviously clearer and made everyone present feel nervous. They knew that if they took the reward today and something happened to Concubine Hui again, they would not be as lucky as they are today.

"Your servant/your servant will obey the command of the Empress."

Lan Ying nodded, signaled the palace maid behind her to pass the purses to them, and could not help but glance at Yun Qin who was standing there with her head lowered and looking pleasing to the eye.

I have to say, beauty is a delight to the eyes. It is still early spring and the willow branches have just sprouted, but looking at her, it feels like the flowers are in full bloom.

Lanying didn't look at it for long this time, as she still had to go to the palace to pay her respects to the emperor.

Only then did her face darken a little. The Emperor hadn't come to Huipin's place for only half a month, but she was already so anxious that she went crazy and asked someone to invite the Emperor in the middle of the night.

As for the Emperor, he only visited the Empress once a month, and often he just had a meal and then left.

It is said that young couples have the most sincere feelings, but these two seem like enemies...

Lan Ying had something on her mind, so she didn't stay for long and led her group towards the main hall.

Yun Qin felt relieved to find that she did not ask any questions about her. It seemed that her reputation was not that bad and it was not yet to the point where the empress would take action to discipline her.

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In the palace, Huo Jinchi had just finished lunch and the palace servants were clearing away the dishes.

Just as he was about to get up, he heard Xu An come and report that Lan Ying was here.

"Let her in."

Huo Jinchi sat down again, picked up the tea brought by the palace maid, lowered his eyes and took a sip.

Huipin in the inner hall had only eaten half a bowl of bird's nest. When she heard Lanying coming over, she pushed the bowl away, and Rong Xin had no choice but to take the bowl away.

Lan Ying walked in quickly and bowed to Huo Jinchi, "Your servant pays respects to His Majesty." She then said to the inner hall, "Your servant pays respects to Concubine Hui."

"Get up." Hawking Chi said casually as usual, "Is there something wrong with the Queen?"

Lan Ying then told the purpose of her trip, and then said to Huipin in the inner hall: "The Empress knows that you have been wronged, and asked me to bring some high-quality supplements to you. You must take care of yourself."

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your concern." Huipin smiled and said politely, "It is thanks to Aunt Lao Lanying that she has made this trip."

Many people in the palace disliked Concubine Hui, but they only respected the Empress.

Because in her opinion, once you enter the palace, you have to take sides. Compared with those concubines whom she looks down upon, she would rather stand on the side of the queen. After all, there can be many concubines, but there is only one queen.

"Empress Hui, please forgive me for being so rude. This is only my job." The thing Lanying disliked most about Concubine Hui was that she was very respectful to the Empress.

She looked at Huo Jinchi again and said, "Her Majesty asked me to report to His Majesty that Her Majesty has arranged for Kong Da... Kong Cainv to stay in Nuanyun Pavilion. It's a quiet place and Kong Cainv can cultivate her mind and character well."

Huipin naturally knew where Nuanyun Pavilion was, and knew that the empress would be ruthless in dealing with Kong Cainü, and she felt even more satisfied.

Huo Jinchi just responded calmly, "It's a good place."

Normally, Lan Ying would have left at this time, but thinking of the health of the queen, she still said bravely: "Your Majesty, since the spring, the queen's cough has become more serious, but the queen does not want to trouble the hospital. Your Majesty has to step in and ask Jiang Yuanzheng to take a look."

Before Huo Jinchi could respond, Huipin said, "Is your Majesty's cough coming back again? It's not convenient for me to go out to see you now. Please ask Aunt Lanying to ask you how you are for me."

She then instructed Rong Xin, "I remember that before the New Year, the Queen Mother sent a gift of pear blossom honey, which is the best for nourishing yin and lungs. Remember to give it to Aunt Lanying later."

"Yes, I've made note of it."

Lan Ying didn't care about pear blossom honey at all. She didn't want to pay any attention to Huipin, who was so stupid, but she still had to say, "I would like to thank Huipin on behalf of the Empress."

After she finished speaking, she immediately looked at the emperor, waiting for his answer. She said that because she wanted the emperor to take time to visit the empress.

Huo Jinchi was not Concubine Hui, so he naturally understood what Lanying meant. However, understanding was one thing, and whether to go or not was another.

"I will ask Jiang Yuanzheng to go see her."

He didn't utter a word else.

Even if he wanted to go, would the Queen welcome him? He would still have to face her cold face. If he went less often, maybe her illness would get better.

Lanying lowered her eyes, knowing that the Emperor had no intention of looking at the Empress.

But I couldn't help sighing in my heart: The emperor is too cruel...

But having said this, Lan Ying did not dare to push the issue any further and could only say, "Thank you, Your Majesty, and also thank Concubine Hui."

"Rong Xin, send Aunt Lanying out." Huipin immediately said politely.

After everyone left, Huo Jinchi stood up and walked into the inner hall. He glanced at the bowl on the low table and saw that most of the food was still left. He said in a low voice, "Do you still feel uncomfortable?"

"I just feel nervous, maybe I was frightened." Huipin touched her chest, frowned slightly, and looked pitiful.

However, Huo Jinchi did not sit beside the bed, but sat on the couch, signaling the palace servants to remove the things.

"You are still very weak. You don't have to force yourself. Just take a nap. I will stay here with you."

Although the emperor did not show any special sympathy for her, these words were enough to surprise Huipin.

"Your Majesty, please don't lie to me. When I wake up, I have to see you!"

"Go to sleep." Huo Jinchi said in a low voice.

Huipin was indeed holding on, for she was afraid that Huo Jinchi would pass away as soon as she fell asleep. This time, after getting his assurance, she finally closed her eyes with peace of mind.

But just as she fell asleep, Hawking Chi stood up and walked out of the hall.

But he did not leave the Chunxi Palace. Instead, he turned around and went to the back of the palace.

Xu An led the way with his head lowered. When they reached a side room, he whispered, "Your Majesty, Miss Yunqin lives here."