The concubine is extremely cautious

"Lianrui, ask the imperial physician to come and check it. After the examination, send the first layer to His Majesty. We will eat the second layer together. The rest can be shared by the palace servants." Ning Wanyin instructed Lianrui.

She didn't think Wei Yingya would come to deliver the poison openly.

But we also need to prevent others from taking advantage of Wei Yingya's unpreparedness...

In the past, His Majesty would send her a copy of every snack he received. Now that she got something good, she naturally had to send a copy back.

The snacks sent to His Majesty must first be tested for poison, which makes all this seem particularly natural.

"Yes!" Lian Rui accepted the order happily.

Everyone in Lingxue Pavilion had a special "breakfast" in a lively atmosphere.

Wei Yingya returned to Jinguizhai in a very good mood.

Dong Wu couldn't help but say, "Master, you have such a clever mind, why didn't you prepare for His Majesty's birthday a few days ago, but wasted these good ideas on Concubine Ning."

"Haha——" Wei Yingya sneered.

She tried her best to please the emperor, but the emperor sent her to the cold palace without even blinking an eye.

It would be a waste to give it to the emperor!

From now on, all the delicious food she makes will be fed to Ning Jieyu and her sister!

……

At noon, Ning Wanyin arrived at the Danqing Water Pavilion.

The wind blows through the hall, and the rain curtain is like pearls.

There was not a trace of unpleasantness in the water pavilion.

Helian Qi was wearing a crescent-white suit today. He sat by the window, holding a jade-bone and gold-sprinkled folding fan in his hand, looking at the scenery outside the window.

It makes him look like a suave and elegant nobleman rather than an emperor.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness and the generous gifts you have given me. I am deeply grateful. I never thought I would have the honor to receive a lotus painting made by Your Majesty yourself. I am so happy that I can't express it in words." Ning Wanyin bowed to express her gratitude, her face full of carefully accumulated surprise.

Helian Qi was very satisfied with the smile in the young girl's eyes.

As expected, he touched her heart and she liked it very much.

But Helian Qi did not show his expression, and said calmly: "Get up, it's your birthday today, no need to be formal."

Ning Wanyin sat down in the first seat under Helian Qi.

The palace servants laid out a dazzling array of delicious food and served the two masters.

No outsiders disturbing you.

Ning Wanyin was very satisfied.

If a banquet is held in Xianyin Tower, seven or eight incidents may arise during the meal.

I had a leisurely lunch.

Helian Qi did not leave, but asked someone to bring the memorial over for him to review.

Ning Wanyin naturally couldn't take her leave, and continued to practice painting by copying calligraphy as usual.

An entire afternoon passed quietly in these strokes.

"Let me see if you have made any progress recently." After reviewing the memorial, Helian Qi stood up and walked to Ning Wanyin's desk. He picked up one of her drawings and saw the ugly figure in the drawing. His expression was indescribable:

"You're not going to tell me, this is me?"

If you hadn't seen the dragon pattern on this person's robe, you really wouldn't have seen any similarities.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty knows your guilt..." Ning Wanyin's cheeks flushed.

Helian Qi was so angry that he almost laughed, "You have such vicious painting skills, and you dare to paint me, you really are..."

His eyes fell on the young woman's face, and he saw that her cheek was stained with ink.

Like a kitten's whiskers.

Funny and cute.

That fair and delicate neck, wearing the red pearl necklace he had just given her, made her skin look even whiter than snow and more sweet and lovely.

Helian Qi's eyes darkened, and a heat rose in his heart. He felt that this water pavilion with wind blowing in from all sides was not so cool anymore.

"Return to Lingxue Pavilion."

……

Midday on the moon.

After finishing two meals, Helian Qi went to the bathroom to change clothes.

Ning Wanyin lay lazily on the couch, not wanting to move a finger. But after thinking about the three lanterns she had asked Lianrui to prepare, she forced herself to be energetic, changed into pajamas, and went to the lotus pond.

Dayan has the custom of lighting lanterns and praying for blessings on birthday nights.

Ning Wanyin arrived at the lotus pond, picked up a tinderbox, lit a lotus lantern, and placed it in the water:

"My wish is that the Great Yan Kingdom will be peaceful and prosperous."

"Second wish, my family is safe."

"My third wish is that your majesty will be healthy and happy."

Three lanterns were dropped into the water one after another.

A slightly hoarse voice came from behind: "Why don't you make a wish for yourself?"

Ning Wanyin turned around in surprise, "Why is His Majesty here..."

In fact, she calculated the time when His Majesty would finish bathing before coming to light the lanterns.

Of course, the emperor might not come out to find her.

Maybe he will just wait for her to come back in the bedroom.

But it doesn’t matter. The palace servants will naturally report to him what these three wishes are.

"My wish has come true." A hint of shyness flashed in Ning Wanyin's eyes.

"What wish?" Helian Qi looked at her.

Ning Wanyin also looked at Helian Qi, her eyes bright, frank and beautiful:

"I only wish to be with Your Majesty."

Of course this is true.

If she wasn't with the emperor, wouldn't she fall out of favor?

It’s just that some people are with the emperor for love, but she is with power.

Saying the most sincere words of love, but with the most unspeakable reasons.

Helian Qi was startled. The young lady's eyes were too fiery.

He thought about it and decided that even though he wouldn't love her, by pampering her, he was fulfilling her wish.

Helian Qi lifted Ning Wanyin's chin, leaned over and kissed her lips.

So neither of them could sleep that night.

……

The lotus flowers in Lingxue Pavilion gradually faded, but the lotus painting hanging in Lingxue Pavilion remained.

Summer goes and autumn comes, the hottest time of July.

Ning Wanyin rarely goes out except going to Changchun Palace from time to time.

"Master, it's not that we are not dedicated, we just can't find an opportunity. For so long, I haven't seen her strolling around the Imperial Garden once!" Zhu Sha, the newly promoted maid in charge, reported with embarrassment:

"I originally thought she was afraid of the heat, but now that the weather has turned cooler, she hasn't gone out yet..."

A cold light flashed in Xue Jinyan's eyes, "Humph, I think she is a cuckold, staying in Lingxue Pavilion without moving! Forget it, if she doesn't go out, her followers will have to go out, right? Let's perform this drama for her cousin to see!"

She remembered the last time Lady Tang contradicted her because of Ning Wanyin.

"Yes."

Xue Jinyan smiled, "I believe Ning Wanyin will not let me down."

Others dare not offend her.

But he and Ning Wanyin were already sworn enemies.

She gave Ning Wanyin a chance to kill herself.

I believe Ning Wanyin will never miss it.

……

Royal Garden.

"Cuiping, look at this orchid, it's so beautiful..." Tang Miaoling strolled leisurely in the tree-lined path.

Cuiping agreed with a smile.

The master and servant walked a little further inside when they suddenly heard a female voice coming from somewhere in the bushes nearby:

"This is the reward the master gave you. The message you delivered last time was very useful. The master will remember your contribution. I will meet you here at this time in seven days."

Tang Miaoling held her breath and looked forward...

In a corner of a flower bush ahead, a palace maid handed a bag of silver to a young eunuch.

The eunuch handed her an envelope.

Tang Miaoling quickly covered her mouth with one hand, and covered Cuiping's mouth with the other hand, her eyes wide open.

It seems like she has stumbled into something big!