After traveling through time, I became the aunt of the loyal dog emperor

"Autumn Hunting is an important event held every three years in the Chu Kingdom and each event lasts for three days. All the children of royal nobles and important officials in the court who are of appropriate age will participate together, with the aim of showcasing the elegance of the children of the Chu Kingdom." Compared to the excitement of others, Wan Tao introduced to Wan Ning very calmly.

"What?" Wan Ning was a little angry and asked indignantly, "Since it is to show the elegance of the children of Chu country, then how can I, the daughter of Chu country, not go!"

Wan Ning didn't just want to go out and play, but if she just stayed in this deserted Xiang Wan Xuan, when would she be able to find out about the butterfly jade pendant? Since so many princes and nobles came during the autumn hunt, wouldn't there be many opportunities?

"In the past, the autumn hunt was scheduled for the first day of September, but I heard that this time it will be held five days earlier. His Royal Highness Prince Qi has entered the palace to meet the emperor today. It is very likely that he came for the autumn hunt." Shuiyue quickly shared the news she had heard with her sisters.

But not everyone can go to the autumn hunt, and Xiang Wanxuan has never appeared on the list. They also know the situation they are in, and although they are frustrated, they pretend not to care.

Wan Ning felt a little bit reluctant, so she asked who made the list and tried her best to get it.

"In the past, the final list would be finalized by the retired emperor. This year is the first day of the new emperor's accession to the throne, so it must be determined by the emperor."

When Wan Ning heard the emperor's name, her heart twitched, and she remembered his special concern for her in the carriage last time. Then she thought she was overthinking, and quickly recovered and said, "This porridge is well cooked. Shuiyue will prepare another portion in the afternoon. I have to go to meet my nephew tonight, and as an aunt, I can't go empty-handed."

"But Princess," Shuiyue, who has always been timid, asked hesitantly, "Would it be bad for us to ask the Emperor for this opportunity directly? If the news gets out, will it affect the reputation of the Princess?"

"Don't worry, just fight for the opportunity, there's nothing to be ashamed of. Our Xiang Wanxuan was too Buddhist before, so he became a transparent person in this palace. Look at the temples with prosperous incense, even if they are built in the mountains, people still come to burn incense." Wan Ning waved his hand and patted his chest to assure them: "My, Le Yan, first goal in the future is to lead our Xiang Wanxuan to show our presence, and see who dares to look down on us and bully us in the future. You don't have to use your savings accumulated outside the palace to live in this palace."

"Princess, you know everything?" Zhu Zi's face showed joy.

Zhu Ying had kept Xiang Wanxuan's salary a secret from Princess Le Yan, and several people used the money they brought from outside the palace to supplement their family expenses. Wan Ning had been focusing on finding Mr. Jiang and ignored this matter, but in the future she would have the energy to lead Xiang Wanxuan's sisters to become rich.

"I really wronged you a few days ago. I, Hu Hansan, am back today. The days ahead will only get better and better. Sisters, just wait and see. Wantao, you have to accompany me tonight. I don't know the way yet."

The princess's bold words made the sisters feel as if they had seen that day, and they all looked forward to it happily. Even Wan Tao no longer had the worries she had in the past. Although her face under the veil could not be seen, her happiness could be felt through her curved eyes.

At dusk, Wan Ning, led by Wan Tao, came to Shangshu Garden and waited on the road that the emperor must pass. But after waiting for a long time, neither the emperor nor Prince Qi came out. They waited until the stars were fading, and no one came out. It was understandable that this was the first time Prince Qi had returned to the palace after 19 years away from Nanye. In addition, Prince Qi had been guarding the border between Chu State and Tumo, and had a lot of first-hand information. Naturally, he had a lot of things to report and discuss with the emperor.

"Wan Tao, this uncle and nephew are so talkative. Let's go to another place to wait." Wan Ning asked with a pleading expression, "Let's go to the emperor's bedroom and wait. Even if he doesn't eat, doesn't he have to sleep?"

So the two of them went to the emperor's bedroom, but before they reached the door, they saw four or five guards guarding the door. Wan Ning was startled, but quickly came up with a solution. She tidied her clothes a little, took the porridge that was no longer hot from Wan Tao, and slowly walked to the guards.

But these guards were very dedicated. No matter what Wan Ning said, they pretended not to hear her. They didn't answer or even look at her. She had no choice but to take out the jade pendant given by the Queen Mother, reveal her identity, and pretend to convey the order of the Emperor. These guards still didn't say a word, and looked ahead with firm and vigilant eyes.

"Hmph, are we going to be humiliated here?" Wan Ning muttered to herself, and rolled up her sleeves to try to break through. At this time, Wan Tao stepped forward and grabbed her arm, persuading her: "Princess, these guards were personally selected by the emperor, and they only look at the agreed tokens. No one else will be allowed in, why don't we go back first."

Wan Ning also knew that this was not the time to quarrel, so she followed Wan Tao obediently and said loudly in front of the guards as she left: "Then we'll leave first!"

As soon as they turned a corner, they stopped to look around. Seeing her like this, Wan Tao asked in confusion: "Princess, are you looking to see if there are other entrances here? There is only the gate just now, no other entrances. Princess, why don't you come back with me?"

"There is only one gate, which is too dangerous. If someone blocks the gate, how can the emperor get out?" Wan Ning suddenly had an idea and turned to look at Wan Tao, smiling smugly and asked, "Wan Tao, what did you just say?"

Wan Tao was a little unsure and repeated what she had just said: "I said there is only one gate here, there is no other way to go in, Princess, why don't you come back with me."

Wan Ning waved her index finger in front of her face and retorted playfully, "That's wrong. There were no roads in this world, but when more people walked, roads appeared. There were no doors in this world, but when more people walked, doors appeared. I think this is a very good road and a very good door."

Following Wan Ning's line of sight, Wan Tao only saw the wall next to her. She asked in disbelief, "Princess, are you... trying to climb over the wall?"

Wan Ning spread her hands and said, "Is there a better way than this? Just keep your mind at ease and help me keep an eye on the guards over there. You can also take this bowl of porridge. Even if I can bring it in, I will definitely spill it. Forget it, my poor nephew will not have this blessing."

Wan Tao was surprised and wanted to hold Wan Ning, but she took a few steps back and then took a running start, pushed her right leg against the wall, supported the top of the wall with both hands, flipped over and went in smoothly.

Wan Ning patted the dust off her hands, sighing that her foundation of Tongzi Kung Fu was still there, and then she whispered to the wall: "Wan Tao, Wan Tao, can you hear me?"

"Princess, I'm here. How are you now?" Wan Tao asked anxiously outside the wall.

"I've landed and I feel good. There will be mosquitoes here at night, and you'll easily arouse suspicion here. You should go back to Xiang Wanxuan and wait for my news. I'll go in first." After saying that, Wan Ning turned around and looked around, and quickly slipped in while there was no one around.

Relying on her own judgment, Wan Ning sneaked into the main hall and hid. At this moment, there was no one here. Wan Ning quickly turned around and did not find the list on the table, so she found a screen and hid.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Wan Ning, who was sitting behind the screen, actually dozed off. When she suddenly opened her eyes, it was completely dark outside. At this moment, even though the emperor had not yet arrived, her stomach was already hungry, making loud rumbling sounds. Wan Ning supported herself on the floor with one hand, trying to adjust her posture, when suddenly there was a flustered sound of footsteps outside, followed by the sound of the door opening.

Wan Ning didn't dare to breathe at this moment, and she pricked up her ears to listen carefully to the noise outside.

"Your Majesty, would you please arrange for the meal to be served now?"

"No need, you all can leave first." It was the emperor's voice, his tone revealing fatigue and anger.

"Damn it, who knew he was in a bad mood today? Now I'm asking him to do something, isn't that a sign of trouble?" Wan Ning was worried. She heard the sound of the maid closing the door and leaving, and then heard footsteps and someone sitting down at the table. Wan Ning didn't dare to move, as if she could imagine the serious and angry expression on that handsome face. She didn't know what King Qi talked about with him today, and why he was so angry.

The emperor sat at the table without saying a word for a long time. Wan Ning secretly glanced over through the screen, but could only see his lonely and upright back. Unlike the last time she saw him, this time even his back looked a little more lonely, as if it was about to be swallowed by this dark room.

She was lost in thought as she stared at his back. When she wanted to move again, she found that her left leg and arm had been pressed so hard that they were numb, as if she had lost the signal and could not move. At this time, she tried to support her left hand with her right hand, but when she accidentally let go, she bumped into the screen, making a crisp sound.

"It's over, it's over. We must have been discovered." Le Yan thought to herself.

"Come out," the emperor still had his back to her and picked up the cup on the table. He brought it to her and put it back without even taking a sip, never looking at her.

He must have noticed someone a long time ago. Wan Ning suddenly felt embarrassed as if her evil plan had been discovered. Her face flushed and she sat there quietly, refusing to come out.

"You haven't come out yet, but I have to go and invite you in person."

Wan Ning thought that she wanted to come out, but her feet and hands were numb and she couldn't move. But then she changed her mind and thought that after all, there was a distance between them and a screen between them. The emperor should only know that someone was present, but he didn't necessarily know who the person was. So she came up with a plan and quickly covered her mouth and nose with a piece of cloth from the corner of her clothes, and then said in a low voice: "No, no, I really don't dare to trouble the emperor. I have just arrived at the palace and I don't know the rules of the palace. Now I have disturbed the emperor, please be magnanimous. At present, my feet and hands are numb and I really can't get up. Give me some time, I will leave soon."

Perhaps the voice was too strange and backfired, the emperor actually stood up and walked slowly towards the screen: "I want to see what kind of servant is so bold."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Please don't tell my supervisor and forgive me this time. I am new here and I am not familiar with the palace rules and routes, so I came here by mistake." Wan Ning's voice became anxious. She tried to stop the emperor from coming over and apologized repeatedly.

This completely exposed the truth. Before each batch of maids entering the palace finished their training and reached a qualified level, they were absolutely not allowed to start working alone in the palace. Especially for those who came to work in the emperor's palace, the assessment was even more strict. Moreover, the emperor had extremely strict requirements for the emperor's bedroom, and it was impossible for a lost little maid to break in.

The emperor walked slowly and quickly to the screen. Wan Ning's heart was about to rise to her throat. Was this meeting going to be conducted in such an awkward way? At this moment, the emperor suddenly stopped at a place only separated by a screen, stared at the vague figure over there through the screen, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his tone became a little gentle. He asked: "Little palace maid, why don't you leave?"

"Go, go, go, I'm leaving now. Your Majesty, don't be anxious. I'll crawl away now." He supported himself on the floor with one hand and stood up carefully, while holding the edge of the screen with the other hand, revealing his slender fingers.

Suddenly, Wan Ning looked up inadvertently and happened to meet the emperor's burning eyes staring at her. The moment their eyes met, she felt embarrassed as if she was seen through and stood there in a daze.

Fearing that she would be angry, the emperor quickly stepped forward to hold her arm. However, Wan Ning did not dare to have too much physical contact with the emperor, so she used her right hand to slightly use the screen for support and then let go of his hand.

At this time, the emperor took a step back and looked at the "little palace maid" carefully. She was a little cute. But the numbness in her feet had not yet dissipated, and the screen could not provide much support, causing Wan Ning's body to sway. She lost her balance and fell forward in panic, just in time to fall into his arms and be hugged by him.

The emperor held Le Yan's body with one hand, leaned over to her ear and whispered, "I want to see which little palace maid is so brave."

The voice seemed extremely seductive, making Wan Ning's face flush and feel even more embarrassed. At this time, a warm hand slowly came forward and held Wan Ning's hand that was blocking her face with the corner of her clothes, and slowly increased the force to move it away. At this point, Wan Ning's embarrassment was completely displayed in front of him, without a doubt.

"So this brave little maid is my royal aunt. What is the purpose of your visit this time?"

"Hey, it's a long story. If I said I was here to offer condolences, would you believe me?" Wan Ning laughed to ease the embarrassment. She used her other hand to borrow strength from the emperor's arm and took a step back. She left his embrace, sat at the table, picked up the cup of tea, drank it all, and said, "Don't get me wrong. I can explain everything."

The emperor walked over and sat down beside her, looking at her with interest, as if he was listening attentively.