Chapter 6 Another Heartbeat

Yunqin and Rongxin packed up and went out. It was already bright outside.

When they arrived at the main hall, they saw the palace maids in front of the emperor carrying basins of water and other things into the inner hall.

The emperor hasn't gone to court yet?

The two looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes.

The emperor has always been diligent and punctual in attending court. What happened today?

Concentrating her thoughts, Yun Qin lowered her eyes, and followed Rong Xin into the hall with quick and light steps.

The windows in the inner hall had not been opened yet, and only two candles were lit, making it a little dim.

Yun Qin followed Rong Xin in, raised her eyes slightly, and could see the situation in the hall clearly.

The emperor was standing in the center, and a palace maid was helping him put on his court robes. There was another set of court robes on the couch, which seemed to have been taken off and left aside.

Huipin was sitting on the couch, looking at the emperor with grievance and fear in her eyes, as if she wanted to reach out but didn't dare to.

Looking at this situation, Yunqin had already guessed something and estimated that Concubine Hui accidentally stained the emperor's clothes when she was dressing him.

I remember that Concubine Hui is most susceptible to morning sickness in the morning. Did she vomit on the Emperor?

Yun Qin didn't know who to sympathize with for a moment.

The court session was delayed, and although the emperor did not show any obvious anger on his face, the air around him was extremely low, and this sense of oppression made everyone in the palace tremble with fear.

The maid who served him had some shaking hands and failed to button his shirt after spending a long time. Huo Jinchi became a little impatient and waved his sleeves to push her away, then started to button his shirt himself.

Raising his eyes casually, he saw Yun Qin who had just entered the hall and stood still. His eyes couldn't help but stay on her for a moment.

It’s not that Huo Jinchi paid special attention to her, but the little palace maid seemed to be more conspicuous than ordinary people. Among so many people, he always seemed to see her at a glance.

She was still wearing the same willow-colored palace dress. The uniform style of winter clothes didn't fit her well, but her slender waist could still be seen, and the bulky clothes seemed to look better on her.

Yun Qin stood there with her head down, her mouth watching her nose and her nose watching her heart, trying hard to play the role of a transparent person, when she suddenly felt someone push her back hard.

Rong Xin was suddenly startled, and it was too late for her to reach out to pull Yun Qin. She staggered and walked close to the emperor, and could only hide the suspicion in her eyes.

Yun Qin was extremely surprised and turned her head subconsciously, and saw Xu An's wrinkled face. Then she reacted and felt her teeth itching with hatred.

What? You don't dare to step forward, and you push her out to "die", right?

Huo Jinchi also looked at Xu An first, with a half-smile on his face.

Xu An felt a little embarrassed when he was looked at like that and didn't dare to raise his head.

His idea was simple. Seeing that the emperor had been looking at Yunqin, he pushed her up to serve him, hoping that the emperor would be happier.

Huo Jinchi withdrew his gaze and fixed it on Yun Qin's face.

The room was dim, making her delicate face look a little hazy, as if she was a little scared. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, which was adorable. It was really nice to see a beauty under the light.

Huo Jinchi unbuttoned his clothes and waited for Yun Qin to come forward and help him dress.

But what he didn't expect was that although Yun Qin took a step forward, she stood in front of Huipin.

"Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to urge the hospital to send some medicine?"

Huo Jinchi was slightly startled, then he sneered and almost laughed out loud.

Xu An almost dropped his jaw in shock.

Should he praise her for her loyalty or scold her for her stupidity?

The silence in the room was broken by Yun Qin. Everyone felt like fish submerged in water, finally coming up to take a breath. The atmosphere in the inner hall also relaxed.

When Huipin heard her caring words, her eyes turned red and she shook her head slightly, "I'm fine."

Yun Qin felt a little sad when she saw this, and suddenly remembered that Huipin was only nineteen years old now, one year younger than she was before she traveled through time.

Because of Yunqin, Huo Jinchi also noticed Huibin's expression. Seeing that both the master and servant had red eyes, he felt helpless.

"It's just a piece of clothing, is it worth it?"

"Your Majesty, I don't want to either." Huipin felt even more aggrieved, "But I really can't control it, and I made Your Majesty angry again."

Seeing that she was about to cry again, Huo Jinchi's face darkened and he looked at Rong Zhi and the others, "Are you dead? Your queen has vomited, why are you standing here instead of preparing some food for her!"

Yun Qin curled her lips inwardly after hearing this. Why are you all pretending to be dead? It’s because you are angry!

She reached out and touched the kettle on the table. It was still hot, so she poured a cup and handed it to Huipin. "Your Highness, drink some hot water to warm your stomach before you eat."

Huipin nodded, took it and took a sip.

Huo Jinchi looked at her and inexplicably felt that the little palace maid was trying to deceive him.

He sighed in his heart, and said to Huipin, "It was me who got my clothes dirty, you feel more wronged than me. If you don't feel well, you don't have to rush to eat. I will eat with you after I leave the court."

"Your Majesty, are you serious?"

"Of course." Huo Jinchi smiled and glanced at Yun Qin.

Yun Qin lowered her eyes, not thinking anything about it, but suddenly thought of Lady Liu.

Last night, the emperor also said that he would have breakfast with her.

Afterwards, the emperor hurriedly put on his court robes and drove away.

Yun Qin and Rong Xin also opened the windows of the inner hall and drew back the curtains, making the inner hall bright.

"Your Majesty, why don't you take a rest first?" Rong Zhi advised in a low voice.

Huipin was in a very good mood at the moment. She shook her head at her and looked at Yunqin who was making the bed.

"Yunqin, come here." She waved with a smile.

As soon as Yun Qin came over, Rong Zhi glared at her fiercely. She resisted the urge to roll her eyes and smiled, "What do you want, Madam?"

Huipin held her hand affectionately and said with a smile, "I am so sorry for you last night and this morning. I must reward you well. Is there anything you want?"

"It is my greatest honor to serve Her Majesty." Yun Qin had expected this, and her face still showed an expression of flattery and surprise.

Huipin patted her hands and said, "Why didn't I find someone as lovable as you before? You will stay by my side and serve me from now on." She repeated what she said last night, and then said to Rongzhi, "There is a golden hairpin inlaid with jade in my dressing box. Go find it and give it to Yunqin."

"No, I have never thought about any reward for doing all this." Yun Qin waved her hands quickly.

"I'm giving it to you, just accept it." Huipin's smile became more affectionate.

Yun Qin lowered her head and pretended to be embarrassed. "Last night was not just my credit. It was Xiao Dezi who invited Doctor Yu."

"You are not greedy for credit." Huipin couldn't help laughing, "Don't worry, I will reward him too."

"Thank you, Madam."

When Rong Zhi handed the hairpin to Yun Qin, Yun Qin seemed to be able to hear the sound of her gritting her teeth, and she suddenly felt happy.

I have to thank her for allowing me to take this step!