My Lady is well

Li Ning picked up the teacup, her fingers as slender and white as jade, gently stroking the porcelain cup, feeling its smooth texture.

It is as clear as a stream, as green as jade, with a light color and steam that makes people feel relaxed and happy.

She looked at it for a moment, sniffed it gently, and commented.

"The tea is good."

Shen Yueyao was slightly startled and smiled faintly, as if she was hinting at something.

She didn't have time to think about it, she just looked at her and said.

"If you like it, I have some here. You can take some back."

Li Ning did not taste it, but slowly put down the teacup and responded indifferently.

“It is a pleasure to taste good tea occasionally, but if you drink it all the time, it is no different from plain water.”

What on earth was she doing here?

Come for a walk? No one would believe that.

Liufengxuan is the most remote courtyard in the East Palace. It is really relaxing to take a walk here.

Everyone who comes here has ulterior motives, including Jing Ruzhang.

Shen Yueyao felt that her words today were strange. She was not usually a person who beat around the bush.

Li Ning glanced at her and said casually.

"You just said you wanted to collect materials, what did you mean?"

Finally getting back to the topic, Shen Yueyao lowered her eyes and organized her words in her mind.

"In my story, there is a person who is forced to be involved in a treason case. I want her to get out of it, but I haven't figured out how to write it yet."

There was a hint of teasing in Li Ning's eyes, and a sneer appeared on his lips.

"Treason? Still want to get away?"

Shen Yueyao's eyes trembled slightly and she lowered her eyes.

"I'm talking about the storybook."

She sighed, "A storybook is just a storybook after all."

Shen Yueyao's aura was a little low, and her thoughts were tangled.

Colluding with Jing Lince was just a temporary solution.

If his rebellion failed, she would be accused of being an accomplice.

Who cares whether she is innocent or not?

Her thoughts were tossing and turning, and she had no intention of talking to her, so she just asked casually.

"What do you mean, Sister Li?"

Li Ning looked at her face which turned pale and blue and said in a cold voice.

"If it were real, my father would kill him with a single blow without waiting for the emperor's order."

"..."

Shen Yueyao lowered her eyes, not looking at her, thought for a moment and then spoke again.

"What if she was forced?"

Li Ning raised his sleeves, placed his hands on the rosewood armrest, and spoke to her patiently.

"For something like treason, my father would rather kill the wrong person than let him go, not to mention the emperor and the prince."

"Since ancient times, there have been countless people who were accused of treason without any evidence. Who has escaped the death penalty?"

Shen Yueyao thought about it and nodded slightly. It was indeed true.

No matter which dynasty or generation, once the word "treason" is mentioned, it must be washed away with blood.

She sighed softly and asked again.

"If someone threatens her family, what choice will she make?"

Li Ning's eyes rested on her face and gave her a reminder.

“A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in, and a wise man gets both.”

Shen Yueyao was choked by her and slowly raised her eyes to look at her.

She had an illusion that Li Ning knew she was talking about her and was deliberately giving her some advice.

She murmured to herself, a wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in.

Yes, isn’t this kind of treason centered around power?

Wasn't he the one who finally reached the pinnacle of power?

She smiled in her heart, stood up, looked at Li Ning, and then bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Sister Li, for clearing up my confusion."

Li Ning did not deny it. She just picked up the teacup, took a sip, and spoke slowly.

"I want to see what kind of story you are going to write."

A subtle smile appeared on Shen Yueyao's lips.

……

The night is dark and the starlight is dim.

Luo Zhong was holding a palace lantern and waiting outside the water pavilion. He handed the lantern to a young palace maid beside him.

He straightened his back slowly, reached out and patted his lower back twice, his expression a bit like a sloth.

He raised his head slightly and glanced into the pavilion, and saw him playing chess alone, and sighed in his heart.

There is no hope for offspring today.

He will probably be scolded by the Queen Mother again tomorrow. When he thought of this, his face turned as bitter as if he had eaten a bitter gourd.

He raised his eyes and saw Li Ningxin walking towards him, and Luo Zhongxin was stunned.

Among the masters in the palace, except for the Crown Princess, she has the most noble status and is also the most beautiful.

It's a pity that he and His Highness don't get along well. Both of them are as cold as ice.

Even the Queen was frightened when she saw him.

Seeing her coming, he quickly tilted his head, alerted himself, stood up respectfully, lowered his head, and carefully counted the petals carved on the floor.

Li Ning walked over and stopped, glanced at him, and said without any emotion.

"Please inform Eunuch Luo that I need to see the Crown Prince."

Luo Zhong did not dare to be negligent and bowed quickly.

"Yes, please wait for a moment, Concubine Li."

As Luo Zhong took a step forward, he heard a cold command coming from inside.

"Let her in."

Li Ningxin walked in, bowed slightly to him, and said lightly.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."

Jing Ruzhang stared at the chessboard, twirling a white piece in his hand.

He didn't look up at her, nor did he argue with her whether it was rude.

There is no warmth in the voice.

"Have you met her?"

"Well, I've seen it before."

"Thinking that he is a little clever, he wants to get the skin of a tiger, not knowing whether he will live or die."

Li Ning looked at the chessboard and saw that the white pieces seemed to be in a weak position, but it seemed as if an invisible net was being laid, catching the seemingly strong black pieces.

She couldn't help but admire the person's forethought.

"How can Your Highness be sure that she will make up her mind?"

He changed his usual cold expression and raised the corner of his mouth in a subtle arc.

“She’s afraid of death.”

"..."

She is afraid of death, but even more afraid of pain.

Shen Yueyao would occasionally dream of herself tied to a rack and covered in blood.

The knife, as thin as a silkworm's wing, slowly cut through the skin and flesh, releasing the bright red and sticky liquid inside.

The pain seeped into his bones, turning into sharp screams that echoed in the darkness.

In boundless fear, she hoped that death would come soon and save her from such torture.

When I thought about this, I started to break out in a cold sweat.

Jin'er noticed that she looked strange and asked hurriedly.

"Master, are you okay? Why do you look so pale?"

Shen Yueyao closed her eyes and whispered.

"It's okay, go light some calming incense."

Jin Er frowned and said, "Master, you used to sleep well. Since you last saw the Queen, you started burning incense to calm your nerves."

"It's okay, it will be fine soon."

Jin'er shook her head and sighed, feeling quite helpless.

Shen Yueyao thought about Li Ning's words again.

He instructed Jin'er thoughtfully.

"Go and find out the prince's whereabouts tomorrow."

"Yes, Master, don't worry, I will definitely find out."

Shen Yueyao frowned slightly, feeling that something was wrong, and stared at her and asked.

"Who did you ask?"

"Of course it's Guard Jiang. Is there anyone in the entire Eastern Palace who knows the Crown Prince's schedule better than him?"

? !

She opened her eyes wide and looked at Jin'er in disbelief. She almost doubted her own ears.

After a moment's pause, he slowly uttered a sentence through gritted teeth.

"What did you say?"