The concubine is extremely cautious

The night is rich and the flowers are intoxicating.

It’s getting late, time to do some serious work.

Helian Qi reached out and hugged the girl in front of him around the waist, then walked straight towards the bed curtain.

Ning Wanyin cried out softly, and quickly hooked her hands around his neck, steadying herself. A blush appeared on her pretty face, "I'll go change into my pajamas..."

"It's okay, I'll help you solve it."

The gauze curtains are hanging down, and the snow is crispy, fragrant and soft.

The red candlelight flickers, filling the room with spring light.

When the sky was just getting light, the clouds and rain stopped.

Ning Wanyin's eyes were filled with tears and her whole body ached as if it had been crushed.

Helian Qi had a cold face that showed self-respect and abstinence, but he was completely different in bed...

It turns out that being a favorite concubine is a physical job.

Be sure to eat an extra bowl of breakfast!

The eunuchs and palace maids came in to help Helian Qi change his clothes and go to court. Ning Wanyin immediately curled up in the thin quilt, leaving only a pair of watery eyes exposed.

Helian Qi lowered his eyes to look at her. The woman had disheveled black hair, bright eyes like a deer, and a blush on her cheeks, which made her look clear and shy, with a unique kind of affectionate charm.

For a moment he felt that the daybreak came too quickly and he had not yet had enough fun, but he had never indulged in pleasure. In his eyes, Ning Wanyin was just one of the many concubines in the six palaces.

It just happens to be of use to him now.

Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin and said:

"You should have a good rest. Wang Degui——"

"I'm here!" Wang Degui quickly stepped forward.

"Send someone to the Cining Palace to ask for leave. Lady Ning is not feeling well today and cannot go to pay respects to the Queen Mother." Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin and said this. His narrow and cold eyes were smiling, giving people the illusion of an affectionate gaze.

All the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace were stunned.

Lady Ning didn’t go to the Cining Palace to pay her respects yesterday, and she’s not going today either?

Your Majesty really favors Lady Ning!

"Yes!" Wang Degui took the order and quickly sent a eunuch to the Cining Palace to ask for leave.

Helian Qi left Lingxue Pavilion and rode on the dragon chariot for a while. He suddenly asked the person serving beside him, "What is Lady Ning's maiden name?"

Wang Degui was stunned for a moment, and quickly replied, "Noble Lady Ning is the daughter of Earl Shou'an, and her maiden name is Wanyin."

He had some doubts in his heart.

It is normal that Your Majesty cannot remember the names of your concubines.

Just ask in person.

Concubine Ning is inside. Your Majesty doesn't ask her, but asks himself privately?

Wang Degui just felt that it was a little strange, but he couldn't tell what was strange.

However, since the emperor specifically asked for her name, Wang Degui felt that she was an extraordinary concubine.

After all, the emperor would not specifically ask the names of most of the concubines in the palace.

Helian Qi didn't want to ask Ning Wanyin in person because she had already said that he liked her.

I can't remember her name, so I'd rather not spoil it in front of her.

Helian Qi was willing to pamper an obedient and useful concubine and give her some respect.

Let her be a favorite concubine in the eyes of the world and the emperor's heart.

……

The Holy Chariot left.

Ning Wanyin finally relaxed completely and lazily curled up in the bed, not wanting to move even a finger.

"Sir, would you like to continue resting?" Danli came forward with an attentive look on his face.

Originally, she thought Ning Wanyin would soon be in trouble, and she just wanted to change her master as soon as possible. But now that she had the emperor's support, she immediately changed her attitude.

It doesn't matter if they don't pay their respects to the Queen Mother. From now on, Lingxue Pavilion will be the number one in the harem.

"Let's go to the imperial kitchen to get breakfast first, and then go to sleep after eating." Ning Wanyin said while trying hard to stay awake.

She not only wanted to eat something to replenish her body, but also wanted to wait and see what news came from the Cining Palace.

It is still uncertain what move Queen Mother Xue will make today. If something unexpected happens, she will not let herself miss the opportunity in her sleep.

"Yes, I'll get you breakfast!" Danli hurried to arrange it.

Lianrui and Luju helped Ning Wanyin to wash and dress. After she finished washing and had breakfast, the concubines who had gone to pay their respects to the Cining Palace also went back one after another.

The Cining Palace was peaceful today. Empress Dowager Xue saw the person sent by the Emperor to ask for leave, and did not send anyone else to cause trouble for Ning Wanyin.

Ning Wanyin made sure everything was normal and then lay down leisurely.

Five days in a row.

The emperor favored Ning Wanyin alone every night, and sent her to Lingxue Pavilion with endless rewards.

As the first newcomer in the harem, the concubines have not been able to see her since she started serving the emperor.

Because the emperor asked for leave from the empress dowager on her behalf every day with the same reason.

Such extraordinary favor was so intense that even the previous dynasty heard that there was a charming concubine in the harem who could enchant the monarch.

Soon, court officials from the two major dukedoms, Xue and Cen, wrote to the emperor to criticize Shou'an Bo for his "poor management of the household."

Because the previous dynasty was not allowed to make irresponsible comments on concubines, this was a roundabout way of scolding Ning Wanyin.

Her father was a bad man at managing the family, so he gave birth to a "bad girl" like her.

The news was passed back to Lingxue Pavilion.

Lian Rui couldn't help but worry about her young lady, "Master, I heard that many ministers of the previous dynasty complained to you, what should we do?"

Ning Wanyin sat in front of the window, holding a wolf-hair brush in her delicate hands and carefully copying a cluster of bamboo. She said calmly, "Don't worry, I'm fine. My father is fine too."

Among those court officials, the one who was actually criticized was her.

She is still here, and nothing will happen to her father.

"You are right. You are here. As long as you say a few good words to His Majesty, I believe His Majesty will not make things difficult for me..." However, Lian Rui misunderstood and thought about something else.

Ning Wanyin couldn't help but laugh. I'm speaking well of the emperor? When did I have the face to do that?

But I guess in the eyes of the world, she does have this face.

"The emperor is the sole decision-maker, how can a woman influence him? Your Majesty, there is no need for me to interfere with what you want to do." Ning Wanyin picked up the pen and dipped it in thick ink, looked at Lian Rui, and reminded:

"Don't say such things anymore."

Lian Rui immediately fell silent. She realized belatedly that her words seemed to be "whispering in the ears of her master", which would be bad for her master's reputation if it got out.

But she had never seen such a scene before, as the ministers were so aggressive against the master.

I can't help but worry about the young lady.

"Your Excellency, Eunuch Wang is here to deliver the imperial edict!" Xiao Guizi hurried in to report.

Ning Wanyin was slightly stunned, then immediately put down her pen and went to the courtyard to receive the order.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that Lady Ning, who is gentle, virtuous, kind and pure, is promoted to the rank of Beauty." Wang Degui announced the decree.

Ning Wanyin took the imperial edict with both hands and bowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"Congratulations, Lady Ning! You are the first concubine to be promoted this year, which is enough to show His Majesty's preference for you!" Wang Degui congratulated with a smile.

"Thank you for coming here, sir. Please have some tea." Ning Wanyin smiled and stuffed a heavy silver reward bag into Wang Degui's hand.

Wang Degui doesn't accept money from just anyone.

But he also had high hopes for Ning Wanyin, so he took the money from her and sold her a favor, whispering, "I'm sure the beauty has heard about the previous ministers' complaints against your father. Don't worry, His Majesty saw these reports and immediately issued an edict to promote you. I'm sure he wants you to be at ease!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy!" Ning Wanyin was touched and thanked him again, "Thank you, Eunuch, for telling me."

After seeing off Wang Degui, Ning Wanyin rewarded the people in Lingxue Pavilion as usual and ordered people to enshrine the imperial edict.

Everyone was happy.

Lian Rui finally put her heart at ease and said happily: "Master, His Majesty is so considerate, His Majesty really cares about you!"

Ning Wanyin seemed to be thinking about something.

If the emperor liked her and wanted to promote her, then she could have been promoted a few days ago...

After seeing the memorials from the ministers, she was promoted, which was clearly for Empress Dowager Xue to see.

However, she had been benefiting from the game between the emperor and the empress dowager, and she was happy to see this outcome.

I got promoted one level and my salary went up, which is a good thing.

Soon, the Imperial Household Department sent more exquisite screens and vases than before, which were the specifications that a beauty should have. Two more palace maids were added, which were also the configuration that a beauty should have.

The Lingxue Pavilion was filled with joy and excitement for the whole day.

In Qianxin Palace.

Wang Degui returned and reported, "Lady Ning is very happy and very grateful to Your Majesty."

Helian Qi paused while reviewing the memorial and said calmly, "Hmm."

The young girl's sweet smiling face appeared in his mind, but his eyes soon turned towards the direction of the Cining Palace.

All the ministers participated in the memorial?

Oh, then you will be promoted.