The concubine is extremely cautious

Tang Miaoling stared straight at Qiuxia, her eyes full of resentment. In my previous life, you contributed to my death.

Qiuxia felt uncomfortable being stared at by her, "Master?"

"You just said that Ning Wanyin is my cousin. How can I take away her favor?" Tang Miaoling asked coldly:

"Do you think I am someone who doesn't care about sisterly love?"

Qiuxia knelt hurriedly, "Please forgive me, my lady, I spoke out of turn!"

Cuiping was watching from the side, her mind full of confusion. "Miss, when did you ever talk about sisterhood? You even took things from your own sister."

What about my cousin?

"Don't say such nonsense again. My cousin and I have a deep sisterly relationship, and I absolutely don't want to compete with her for favor." Tang Miaoling warned.

Qiuxia didn't know that her master was a man of loyalty and righteousness, so she kowtowed and apologized quickly.

She chose Ning Wanyin because her father was a subordinate of the Marquis of Changping, and Tang Miaoling could afford to offend him. If it was someone from another powerful family, she would not dare to let her master intercept the favor.

"Okay, you can leave now." Tang Miaoling waved her away.

I quickly picked up the Longjing tea and took a sip to calm myself down.

I'm so scared. How could I offend my cousin?

Don't even think about sending me to my death!

Today is also a day when the head is still on the neck.

……

At dusk, the emperor visited Yonghe Palace again.

Tang Miaoling knelt obediently in front of the palace maids who were paying their respects, and wondered in her heart, considering how much her cousin was favored, wouldn't it be better for her to live somewhere else?

Kowtow and greet every day, isn't it annoying?

Why not ask Concubine Shu about changing the palace? Oh, by the way, after changing it, it seems that I can be farther away from my scary cousin?

Ask it tomorrow, it must be asked immediately!

The emperor still ignored Tang Miaoling. This time he stopped in front of Ning Wanyin and extended a hand to her: "Get up."

Ning Wanyin blushed slightly and walked into Lingxue Pavilion holding hands with the emperor.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs naturally did not dare to be careless in carrying out His Majesty's order. In just one day, the lotus pond in the courtyard was dug and the well-cultivated lotus seeds were delivered to the greenhouse.

If Ning Wanyin wanted it, she would have to queue up, but if the emperor wanted it, it would be available in the greenhouse at any time.

The eight black water vats were carried away.

Helian Qi felt much more favorable towards Lingxue Pavilion, and took Ning Wanyin's hand all the way to the bedroom.

There were pieces of rice paper scattered on the table.

There was still a pile of paint that hadn't been put away.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me..." Ning Wanyin frowned slightly, "Thanks to your Majesty's generous reward, I wanted to paint a picture of summer lotus for your Majesty, but I didn't expect that when you came, I hadn't finished the painting..."

"You don't have to give me your painting." Helian Qi refused with disgust.

But he was in a good mood today, so he was willing to take a look at her paintings. He picked up the scroll on the table and glanced at it, his expression was indescribable.

"Who did you learn this from? How could you become like this?"

Ugly eyesore.

"He is a famous teacher invited by our family. He explains painting theories very well, but I just don't quite understand them." Ning Wanyin lowered her head, looking self-blaming, as if she was not very smart.

Helian Qi frowned, "You don't use your mouth to paint, so what's the point of talking well? What you learned is a mess, you need to start from the beginning, from copying, and practice again."

"I know this. I have copied many of your paintings!" Ning Wanyin immediately raised her little face excitedly, looking very proud.

Helian Qi: ...

With your level, what's the point of copying my paintings?

"You start with the simple ones... Wang Degui, go get me the picture album that I copied when I was a child." Helian Qi ordered.

Wang Degui took the order and withdrew.

Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin's pretty face that was full of curiosity, and was willing to talk to her a few more words.

When I unknowingly stand in the position of a teacher, I naturally develop a liking for diligent and studious students.

"It's useless for you to copy my paintings now. Start with single scenes such as flowers, birds, rocks and grass, master the painting techniques, and then learn the composition and layout." Helian Qi gave casual advice.

Ning Wanyin's watery eyes widened with joy, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your teaching! Your Majesty is better than the teacher. I can understand what you say."

Helian Qi couldn't help but laugh. He didn't know how many people praised his painting skills, but he was used to the flattery and was no longer moved.

But Ning Wanyin's praise...

Praise him for being able to understand what he said?

He felt an inexplicable joy in his heart. Helian Qi had never been a teacher to anyone, but if he had been, he would have known that this kind of joy came from the natural position of teacher and student.

A useless person who lacks guidance from a famous teacher, after your guidance, she has realized it.

She thinks you are amazing.

You won't think this kind of praise is flattery, you will only think it is her sincere and heartfelt words.

Anyone will feel happy when they receive sincere compliments.

The emperor is no exception.

Wang Degui quickly sent over a picture album.

Ning Wanyin took it with both hands solemnly, as if she had found a treasure, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Then I will try it first?"

"Yeah!" Helian Qi nodded slightly and sat down casually on the couch by the window.

Ning Wanyin rolled up her sleeves and carefully copied a plum blossom. She really only had a vague understanding of painting and didn't put her heart into it when she first learned it.

But now that she has the emperor to teach her, she has to take it seriously.

Today's situation was deliberately planned by her. She wanted to continue to deepen the bond between her and the emperor. Love was too illusory and could be severed at any time.

They should have more of a relationship than just being lovers.

A chess friend.

Teachers and students are two.

The deeper her bond with him, the more important her position in his heart, the more reluctant he was to part with her, and the less likely he would throw away this chess piece.

Ning Wanyin painted very slowly and carefully.

When she finally finished copying and wanted to give it to His Majesty for some pointers, she saw the man on the couch supporting his forehead with one hand, and he had closed his eyes at some point.

Ning Wanyin was startled, and immediately slowed down her movements. She gestured to Wang Degui, who was waiting on the side, to leave...

Wang Degui glanced at His Majesty and tiptoed away.

Your Majesty played chess with Concubine Ning all night last night, and was reviewing memorials during the day. He only took an hour's nap, so he must be tired.

Lian Rui and other palace maids retreated together.

Ning Wanyin gently approached Helian Qi and covered Helian Qi with the cloak hanging on the screen.

Most of the candles in the palace were extinguished, leaving only a red gauze and gold-painted palace lantern in the corner of the bed.

She didn't go to bed.

The emperor wasn't lying down yet, so naturally she couldn't lie down.

Ning Wanyin lay on the coffee table and closed her eyes.

There was so much noise during the day from digging the pond in the yard that she couldn't get a good rest.

He fell asleep after lying there for only a moment.

I do not know how long it has been……

Helian Qi woke up from a nap.

The room was dark, with only one palace lantern, but it was dark enough for him to see clearly. The woman was lying in front of him.

Her black hair was disheveled and her hairpins were crooked.

She was stained with a faint scent of ink and had not had time to change into her pajamas.

It was lying on the side of the coffee table, curled up like a kitten.

Helian Qi frowned slightly and called her: "Wake up——"

The emperor's voice was like a bolt from the blue to Ning Wanyin, waking her up instantly from her light sleep, making her alert and vigilant.

Ning Wanyin stood up quickly, looked at the emperor in front of her and bowed, "I am impolite! I saw that Your Majesty was asleep, and I dared not disturb you."

"What if I don't wake up tonight?" Helian Qi looked at her with a strange look in his eyes. Even if others deliberately made some noise, they would not miss the opportunity to sleep with her.

She slept soundly herself.

Ning Wanyin hesitated for a moment and looked at Helian Qi, "Your Majesty will summon me again, right?"

Eyes facing each other.

Helian Qi raised his eyebrows, "Why are you so sure that I will come to see you again?"

This is not easy to answer.

She couldn't reveal her intention to use the chess painting to seduce him.

Nor could she point out that she was his pawn, or he would come again.

In the bedroom, while in bed, talking about calculating interests would be too depressing.

When it’s time to flirt, you have to flirt.

"Your Majesty has rewarded me with precious jewelry and clothes, and ordered people to dig a lotus pond. Your Majesty values ​​me so much, and I privately think that Your Majesty is pleased with me!" Ning Wanyin secretly looked up at him, her eyes flickering.

Helian Qi was shaken by her hesitant look.

This little girl is always unexpected.

Indeed, quite interesting.