Ning Yin coldly turned her head away, shook off Yang Shuhuan's hand, and let out a sneer from her nose.
Her beautiful eyes gradually darkened, as if a flame flickered in and out of sight.
When Yang Shuhuan looked at Ning Yin's face, she suddenly felt a pang of panic.
I couldn't help but recall the day that the scoundrel choked me and I almost slammed myself against a pillar to my death.
Even now, she still has nightmares, dreaming that Ning Yin and that man want to kill her.
"Yang Shuhuan, I will make you pay for everything you've done to me. Just you wait!"
Her voice was cold and her gaze was sharp. With just one short sentence, Yang Shuhuan couldn't find any words to refute her.
However, a chill ran through her entire body, penetrating her internal organs, making her want to avoid Ning Yin.
She subconsciously took two steps back, gave an awkward smile, and barely managed to maintain a semblance of dignity and composure.
"Sister, if you want to meet your lover, then go ahead. Why make such a fuss? I will take care of Jia'er myself."
Ning Yin scoffed, not bothering to waste words with the two, and turned to head towards the main hall.
When she lifted the curtain of the main hall, she saw a tall, slender shadow fall at the entrance.
Ning Yin didn't have time to say much to Consort Chen; she simply bowed and quickly followed.
Consort Chen looked at Ning Yin's impatient steps and, recalling Li Chengyan's anxious appearance just now, understood.
It's better for Ningyin to follow Li Chengyan than to compete with him for favor. That way, the old emperor should give up on that idea.
Thinking of this, Consort Chen curled her lips into a sinister smile and turned to look at her grandson.
When Ning Yin jogged out of Yonghe Palace, Li Chengyan had already disappeared.
Only Bai Meng was waiting for her outside the door. She chased after him for a long time, but still couldn't find any trace of Lord Li.
Bai Meng ran a few steps to catch up with Ning Yin, "Inspector Ning, Lord Li left after hearing that you were alright, saying he had official business to attend to."
Bai Meng said breathlessly, "Are you alright? I was so worried about you not coming back for so long."
The man's face was filled with concern, and his voice was hesitant, clearly showing how worried he was about her.
"I'm fine, thank you. Please go back to the Imperial Hospital."
Bai Meng nodded and followed Ning Yin, but his eyes were still scanning her, as if afraid that Ning Yin might be mistreated by Consort Chen.
Seeing that Ning Yin was walking with a brisk pace and seemed to be in a good mood, he finally felt relieved.
That night, Ningyin was about to take off her clothes and go to bed when she felt her window creaking.
Thinking it was the cold wind blowing at night, Ningyin went over to close the window tightly.
Unexpectedly, the window was pushed open from the outside, and a man dressed in black jumped in.
Ning Yin panicked immediately and was about to call for help when she felt a warm, large hand cover her mouth.
Xiao Xuan carried a cool, woody scent, which, combined with the medicinal fragrance of the sachet he wore, created a unique aroma.
Ning Yin instantly realized who it was, and the fear in her eyes gradually faded.
Xiao Xuan pulled the person into his arms and looked at him with concern.
"Did Consort Chen make things difficult for you today?"
Ning Yin's porcelain-white face showed a hint of surprise. She hadn't expected that Li Xuan would climb in through the window so late at night.
"Can you enter the palace at night?"
Being alone with a man and a woman in a room, Ning Yin felt a little nervous. She pushed the man away slightly and went to the table to pour him a glass of water and hand it to him.
Xiao Xuan took the cup, took a sip, and continued with the previous question, "I was worried about you. Did she give you any trouble?"
"No, I'm fine. But is it really alright for you to come to the palace so late?"
Xiao Xuan reached out and grasped Ning Yin's hand, which was slightly cold. He breathed on her hand to warm it, and then rubbed it.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you, I also got a job in the palace, so it will be much easier for us to meet in the future."
Xiao Xuan spoke with a hint of excitement in his voice.
In order to see Ning Yin every day, he told this lie.
He looked around again and noticed that Ning Yin's room was too cold and quiet, causing his handsome eyebrows to furrow.
"Your room is too cold. Why don't you turn on the heater? Also, you're dressed too thinly. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. I'll bring you some clothes, jewelry, and charcoal in the morning."
"I won't have time to spend with you tonight. I'll be in charge of the palace's security patrols. Take good care of yourself. I might come to check on you around this time."
He won't have time tomorrow, as he has to attend a palace banquet and also test the court officials.
After the palace banquet ended, they had to go and deliver New Year's greetings to the Emperor and Empress Dowager.
I'm really busy.
This was his first New Year with Ningyin. No matter how late it was, he would come over to have New Year's Eve dinner with her and release a sky lantern together.
Looking at the petite woman staring blankly at him, he realized she probably hadn't recovered from her earlier astonishment.
Ningyin was still finding it hard to accept that he was climbing through a window and trying to find a job in the palace.
"Actually, you don't have to do this. We can get to know each other slowly. Besides, aren't you neglecting your business outside just for me? I... I'm just a..."
Ning Yin wanted to say that she was a divorced woman, and he absolutely didn't need to say that.
Before the words had even faded, Xiao Xuan strode forward, their lips meeting. Ning Yin stared at him with her misty, watery eyes.
Why does this guy always catch her off guard so suddenly, leaving her completely unprepared?
The man was tall, and to make Ning Yin more comfortable by bending his knees so that she wouldn't feel too uncomfortable looking up.
This time, Xiao Xuan's kissing skills had improved slightly; he knew how to give someone breathing room.
“Ah Ning, I know what you want to say, but in my heart, you are unique. Regardless of your identity or past, I love you as a person, nothing more. I don’t care about anything that has nothing to do with you, understand? So don’t think you’ll be troubling me. I’m more than willing to trouble you.”
Xiao Xuan whispered each word close to Ning Yin's ear, his words filled with lust and seduction.
But he knew perfectly well that every word he said came from the bottom of his heart.
The warm spray hit Ningyin's earlobes, sending shivers down her spine.
Ning Yin couldn't help but tilt her head and shyly hummed in agreement.
How was my performance just now?
Xiao Xuan's eyes were filled with emotion, and his lips curled slightly as he gently turned the person's head back.
Ning Yin bit her lower lip, which still carried the man's unique scent.
With an expectant look in his eyes, Xiao Xuan lowered his head and kissed the other person's ear again, his voice deep: "Has there been any improvement?"
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