The concubine is extremely cautious

Helian Qi walked straight to the desk, picked up the stack of drawings and flipped through them. His already gloomy expression became even uglier.

Ning Wanyin bowed and saluted, "May your majesty be well. This pond of lotus flowers was given to me by your majesty. So I want to paint a picture of it as a souvenir."

This is her truth.

Something given to you by someone else.

The more you show your love and cherishment for someone, the more likely the other person will know that they have not given the gift to the wrong person, and they will be happy to give you something good next time.

On the contrary, the other party is not in the mood to give gifts.

So Ning Wanyin must let the emperor know that she cherishes him very much.

It’s not enough to just accept a gift. The subsequent handling can make the relationship between two people closer.

only……

Ning Wanyin overestimated her abilities. It seemed that she really didn't have much talent for painting.

Helian Qi was stunned, and the coldness on his face dissipated a little.

She actually cherishes...

He just casually ordered her to dig a pond.

Ning Wanyin always cherishes everything he gives her.

"You are thoughtful..." Helian Qi felt that these drawings were much more pleasing to the eye, and took the person to sit on the couch:

"Take a break. Let me tell you something—"

"Your Majesty, you are so kind..." Ning Wanyin smiled.

She didn't even try to figure out why the emperor suddenly came over...

After all, it was someone else who made him unhappy.

Then don't mention unhappy things.

Not causing displeasure to the emperor is a sign of self-cultivation for a favorite concubine.

……

On the fifteenth day of the next day, all the concubines gathered in Jingxi Palace.

"I heard that last night, His Majesty was clearly picking up Concubine Song's card, but was intercepted by Concubine Ning on the way." Zhang Zhaoyi looked like she was watching a good show and started to stir up trouble:

"Ning Jieyu has always been the most favored by the emperor, why is she competing with her less favored sisters?"

Lady Tang immediately retorted, "My cousin didn't steal it!"

"Zhang Zhaoyi, what you said is wrong. Concubine Ning did not send anyone to invite His Majesty. It was His Majesty who went to Lingxue Pavilion himself." Concubine Shu said with a smile.

"I see. Then we can only blame Sister Song for not living up to her expectations... Alas!" Zhang Zhaoyi pretended to look sympathetic and teasing.

Many concubines looked at Song Qingzhi with gloating eyes.

Song Qingzhi sneered and gnashed her teeth as she said, "It's just that I usually read books by sages, and I can't compare to Concubine Ning who is proficient in the most hidden skills."

There are two meanings of "bottom of the box".

One is the housekeeping skill, the thing you are good at. The other is the porcelain at the bottom of a woman's box when she gets married, which teaches the relationship between men and women.

She said this with a double meaning, deliberately trying to disgust Ning Wanyin.

It was obvious that Ning Wanyin was proficient in bed, but if Ning Wanyin questioned this, she could turn the tables and say that Ning Wanyin's thoughts were vulgar.

Ning Wanyin: ...

If it were her, she would only make an excuse that she accidentally fell yesterday and was unable to serve His Majesty. She would never admit that the emperor was seduced away by someone else to save face.

But Song Qingzhi would rather step on her own face than scold Ning Wanyin.

"I don't have any special skills. I just know that serving His Majesty is the duty of a concubine. Some people can make mistakes even in their duties. You should think more about your own reasons." Ning Wanyin responded with a simple move:

"Your Majesty has always been wise. It can't be your Majesty's fault that you and His Majesty can't get along well, right?"

"You——" Song Qingzhi was choked for a moment.

Of course she felt that it was the emperor's fault, but she dared not admit it.

"Your Majesty is not at fault...it's all your fault..."

Ning Wanyin interrupted her, "When His Majesty was at Mozhu Pavilion, it was you he saw, not me. Can you blame me for this? Did I anger His Majesty on your behalf at Mozhu Pavilion? It's your own fault, but you're blaming others. If you act like this, Concubine Song should not say that you read the books of sages, lest you ruin the reputation of sages."

"You you you..." Song Qingzhi almost fainted from anger.

Wei Yingya, who was racking her brains to come up with a word: Oh my god, I'm still thinking about how to confront her.

Is this all over?

……

In Qianxin Palace.

Helian Qi reviewed the memorials for a while, then stood up and walked around for a while to rest.

Wang Degui found the right moment and stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Ning's birthday is in two days. I wonder if Your Majesty would like to grant Concubine Ning a favor?"

"Is her birthday coming up?" Helian Qi suddenly realized. He naturally couldn't remember the birthdays of his concubines.

But there are records of the birth dates of the concubines in the palace.

Wang Degui would pick some high-ranking and favored people to remind the emperor.

"June 17th is Concubine Ning's birthday, which is close to your birthday. It is really a blessing for Concubine Ning." Wang Degui said in an auspicious way.

Helian Qi was very happy to reward Ning Wanyin.

He never treats badly those who work hard for him.

"Give her a reward. Have the Ministry of Internal Affairs prepare a birthday banquet for her at Xianyin Tower. Send invitations to all the palaces to attend the celebration." Helian Qi ordered, paused and said:

"I want to give her something nice. Wang Degui, is there anything particularly rare in my treasury?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know how many rare treasures you have. Your Majesty values ​​Concubine Ning so much, I have an idea..." Wang Degui offered a suggestion:

"If we can invite Lady Shou'an to come on her birthday, Concubine Ning will be very happy."

Helian Qi's eyes lit up and he nodded, "Your idea is good! Very good, there is a reward!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!" Wang Degui smiled. It seemed that his little disciple was quite good at giving advice.

This also reminded Helian Qi.

Give Ning Wanyin what she wants most, she will definitely like it very much.

He had an idea for her birthday gift.

……

Ning Wanyin went to the Cining Palace to pay her respects and was criticized as usual.

Return to Lingxue Pavilion.

Helian Qi had arrived for a while.

"Master, His Majesty has just arrived and is admiring the lotus in the backyard." Xiao Guizi came forward to remind him.

Ning Wanyin was a little surprised, nodded slightly, and walked quickly to the back garden.

It is the season when lotus flowers bloom.

The pond is filled with tall lotus leaves like a canopy, and the pink lotus flowers are reflected in the water, creating a beautiful summer scene.

A slender figure in a bright yellow dragon robe stands on the small bridge. The scenery looks like a painting, and the person also looks like a painting.

"Your Majesty, your concubine pays respects to you!" Ning Wanyin bowed and saluted.

Helian Qi turned around and looked at her, "I came to see your lotus, it is blooming beautifully."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I am very pleased." Ning Wanyin smiled faintly.

"Your birthday is in two days. I plan to hold a banquet and a play in Xianyin Tower and invite all the concubines to congratulate you. Also, I will invite your mother into the palace to celebrate your birthday with you." Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin with a nonchalant tone.

In fact, he was waiting for the surprised expression of the girl in front of him.

Ning Wanyin looked at him with surprise, but in her heart she just wanted to say: That's not necessary.

"Your Majesty, I am so happy for your kindness!" Ning Wanyin looked happy and embarrassed:

"It's just that my mother was seriously ill a few days ago. She couldn't attend your birthday celebration because she couldn't get out of bed. It's only been a few days, and I think my mother's body is not well yet."

"I only hope that my mother can be safe and healthy. I don't want to cause her to worry just to celebrate my birthday. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Helian Qi didn't remember who didn't come to celebrate his birthday...

"In that case, then we won't summon your mother into the palace." Helian Qi nodded.

He glanced at Wang Degui with dissatisfaction.

What's your idea? I haven't found out this in advance.