Swap, the involutionary regent palace fight also forced me to rebel

Before Yun Ting could say anything, the Queen Mother suddenly raised her hand and interrupted Yun Ting.

"Xiao Ting," the Queen Mother shook her head and chuckled at the same time, as if scolding, but also as if indulging, "You are still the same as when you were a child, you like to snatch food from your brother."

"Ah?" Yun Ting was a little embarrassed when the Queen Mother's words reminded him of his past memories. He spoke incoherently, "I didn't, not this time!"

Without listening to Yun Ting's words, the Queen Mother looked at Nan Yingzhi, then at Yun Ting, and made the final decision: "Look at your brother, he is very thin due to the state affairs. He should eat more to replenish his body. As for you, you have just lost weight, so it is better for you to eat less."

“No, mother.” Even though his diet was restricted, Yun Ting still tried his best to fight for Nan Yingzhi, “My brother…”

"Alright, alright, kid, you are really awesome. No matter who your mother loses, you won't be lost," the Queen Mother patted Yun Ting's head as if to comfort him, with a doting smile, "I'll pack another portion later and let Gao Shu take it back. Don't make a fuss about these snacks and make your brother laugh at you."

Scanning this scene of loving mother and filial piety, Nan Yingzhi complained in her heart about her extremely controlling mother and her teenage child.

The way they get along is either they treat each other with respect and live in harmony and happiness, or they glare at each other and curse at each other, with a force as powerful as a tornado, leaving depression wherever they go.

Fortunately, she didn’t have to eat the pastries on the spot and only needed to take them back. Nan Yingzhi felt a little relieved.

She didn't hate sweets, on the contrary, she quite liked them and it was okay for her to eat them on the spot.

However, if she didn't have any reaction after eating, Yun Ting would most likely become suspicious, and then she would be in trouble.

Nan Yingzhi took it with both hands and thanked the maid as usual.

Her voice was mellow, and the maid who was handing over things could not help but feel amorous. When did the Regent become so gentle?

Even though she couldn't see the Regent's face, she still blushed with shame. After serving him, she hurriedly retreated.

Since servants were present, there was no reason for the master to carry things.

Adhering to this idea, Lingfeng, who had been following Nan Yingzhi, walked forward and took the exquisite wooden box from her hand.

With her hands light and brisk, Nan Yingzhi bowed to Yun Ting and the Queen Mother and said, "I will take my leave."

Feeling that the purpose of the visit was achieved, the Queen Mother did not force Nan Yingzhi to stay. She said some polite words and then pushed Yun Ting who was standing next to her: "Why are you standing there? Hurry up and send your brother off."

Accustomed to obeying his mother's orders, Yun Ting said "Oh" and nodded slowly: "Royal brother, I will see you off."

Feeling like a child being forced by his parents to entertain guests, Nan Yingzhi was very reluctant. She gently pressed Yun Ting's shoulder, signaling him not to follow: "No need, I know the way myself."

Nan Yingzhi seemed to sympathize with Yun Ting's feelings and did not let Yun Ting work, but in fact, she was just thinking about herself.

Next, she would go straight to Zhuixia Palace. If Yun Ting followed her, she would have to take the trouble to get rid of him, which would be much more troublesome than just going there directly.

Eager to discuss the rebellion plan with Yunji, Nan Yingzhi did not want to waste any more time in the Cining Palace. She walked out of the Cining Palace and headed for the Zhuixia Palace in a few quick steps.

The concubines had just paid their respects to the Empress Dowager in the Cining Palace, and were now chatting with the Empress in the Kunning Palace.

Therefore, the palace road was quiet, and Nan Yingzhi didn't meet anyone along the way.

As she approached Zhuixia Palace, she vaguely heard the melodious sound of a piano.

It’s strange, aren’t all the concubines in Kunning Palace paying their respects to the Queen?

At this time and in this place, who has the leisure to play the piano peacefully?

With doubts, Nan Yingzhi followed the sound of the piano and found Zhuixia Palace.

The closer he got, the clearer the sound of the piano became. Nan Yingzhi went to the palace door and took a look, then suddenly realized what was going on.

The Zhuixia Palace courtyard was empty. Yunji sat in the center of the courtyard, wearing a light grey gown with dark willow patterns, his sleeves fluttering in the wind.

He was closing his eyes, immersed in the sound of the piano, "lowering his brows and continuing to play casually", like a fairy who had strayed into the mortal world, without a trace of worldly air.

Lan Fu, who was serving nearby, had sharp eyes and immediately spotted Nan Yingzhi. She subconsciously opened her mouth, wanting to report to Yun Ji that the "Regent has arrived."

Suddenly, a shaking hand appeared in her sight.

After taking a closer look, Lan Fu realized that it was Nan Yingzhi who put her index finger to her lips, signaling her not to disturb Yun Ji.

When she moved her eyes suddenly, Lan Fu accidentally met Nan Yingzhi's deep purple eyes.

The fact that she couldn't look the Regent in the eye was deeply rooted in her mind. Lan Fu moved her lips, feeling that she should say something to save her life which was about to end.

Unexpectedly, the Regent did not get angry. Instead, he acted as if nothing had happened and shook his head gently, as if telling her not to take it to heart.

Unexpectedly pardoned, Lan Fu lowered her head, still in shock.

She felt that the prince loved her daughter as well as her family - he liked her so he was nice to her too.

In fact, Nan Yingzhi didn't know much about the guqin. She couldn't even tell what Yunji was playing.

As for why Nan Yingzhi asked Lan Fu not to shout and interrupt Yun Ji's performance, it was just to give Yun Ji, the performer, the respect he deserved.

Completely unaware of the presence of another person beside him, Yun Ji raised and lowered his arm, sweeping across the strings.

The sound flowing from his fingertips is like a spring, flowing down slowly, giving a sense of the comfort of flowing water under a small bridge.

The clear sound of the piano is just like the words "the notes of the piano are mixed together, like pearls big and small falling on a jade plate".

The sound of the piano gradually slowed down and then dissipated.

When the song ended, Yun Ji slowly opened his eyes and was surprised to find that the Nan Yingzhi in his mind was right in front of him.

"Little..." Yun Ji subconsciously wanted to call her "Little Gardenia", but when he realized Lan Fu was there, he quickly stopped and changed his words to "Your Majesty."

Nan Yingzhi was amused by Yunji's calling him "young prince". She smiled and said, "Why add the word 'young' in front? I should be older than you."

Realizing that she was somewhat of an eyesore, Lan Fu quietly retreated to the door and kept watch for the young lady and the regent.

"Little Gardenia," Without Lan Fu by his side, Yun Ji could finally call Nan Yingzhi like this. When Nan Yingzhi laughed at him, Yun Ji felt suffocated and his tone became aggrieved, "You obviously know the reason."

"Lan Fu was here just now, so I just said a few words." Nan Yingzhi felt that she had gone a little too far from Yun Ji's expression, so she quickly made amends, "Don't be angry, I didn't mean to laugh at you."

As if he wanted to embarrass Nan Yingzhi on purpose, Yun Ji lowered his eyes and remained silent for a long while.

Nan Yingzhi had no choice but to beg for mercy. She imitated the young masters she had seen in TV dramas before, bending over and speaking earnestly, "My dear sister, please forgive me."

Yun Ji was amused by Nan Yingzhi's bewildered look. He chuckled, stood up from the piano stool, and poked Nan Yingzhi's shoulder with his finger: "Who is your sister?"

Nan Yingzhi followed suit, fearing that Yunji's fingers would hurt from overexerting himself, so she gently wrapped his hand around his: "Good brother."

A blush crept up on her face instantly, Yun Ji's lips moved, but she hesitated to speak, and only managed to say: "You are just teasing me."

It has been a long time since I saw such a lively lady, and Lan Fu was filled with emotion.

Before she could even feel happy for the young lady, Lan Fu suddenly caught a glimpse of the approaching group of guards.

They were carrying a sedan chair on their shoulders, and sitting on the sedan chair was Yun Ting, who was wearing a dragon robe.