Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Inside the warm room, the room was quiet, with flickering candlelight illuminating the entire room's splendor.

Lan Qi held a cup of tea and chatted and laughed with Lujun and Yihuan.

"The Emperor planned to return to the palace early because he heard that the Empress was seriously ill. It's a pity that I finally got the chance to leave the palace for a walk. I haven't had enough of the scenery along the Eastern Tour." Yihuan said with a hint of regret.

Lujun covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "After all, the emperor is also concerned about the health of the queen. There are still many days to come. Sister Shupin is afraid that she will not have the chance to go out for a walk again."

Lan Qi put down the teacup and said nonchalantly, "Yes, Sister Shupin."

As soon as the voice fell, Ye Xin came over with Hai Lan, supporting her. "Sister Chun, it's so lively here. Would you not welcome me to join you?"

Hailan said softly, but her eyes swept out the window intentionally or unintentionally, as if she was confirming something.

Lan Qi followed her gaze and found that there seemed to be a figure outside the window, and the figure looked very much like Langya.

Lan Qi didn't say anything. She wanted to see what Hai Lan wanted to do.

Lujun greeted her with a smile, "How could that be? Sister, you've come just in time. We were just talking about the Queen's phoenix body."

Hailan walked over to Lujun and sat down. She lowered her eyes, hiding the calculation in them, and said casually, "Speaking of which, I heard from the Imperial Astronomical Observatory a few days ago that the stars in the central palace are unusual, and there's a fear of disaster. I don't know if it's true or not."

Hailan deliberately brought up the matter, and Lujun's smile instantly disappeared. She said with a fake smile, "Sister, you're worrying too much. I've noticed that the Empress has a rosy complexion these past few days, so I guess she's almost recovered from her illness."

Lan Qi smiled faintly, "Yes, Sister Yupin, please don't talk nonsense. If this gets to the ears of the emperor, it will bring disaster."

Hai Lan disagreed and continued speaking loudly, as if afraid that no one could hear her: "What are you afraid of? It's retribution. Whatever evil a mother has done will be punished on her children. The Second and Seventh Princes were both healthy and good children. How could they die so young?"

Seeing Hailan speaking without restraint, Su Lujun quickly spoke out to stop her, "Concubine Yu, you can't say such things. If the Queen hears, she will probably blame you."

Hailan's words seemed to be deliberately intended to provoke someone. Not only did he not listen to the advice, but he became more and more excited.

Hailan's voice was clearly heard by Langya who was standing not far outside the house. Langya felt a buzzing in her head, and her vision went dark, and she almost lost her balance.

The voices and smiles of Yonglian and Yongcong appeared in front of Langya again, making her heart ache.

"Tit for tat..." Langya muttered to herself, stumbling back.

Langya was stimulated by Hailan's words and thought that she had done something wrong, which led to the death of her children. Her mind began to become dazed and she no longer had the heart to appreciate the moon. She hurriedly wanted to escape back to her residence, but as soon as she stepped onto the boat, she slipped and fell into the water.

With a loud bang, the calm lake surface was suddenly stirred up into thousands of waves.

Langya was already weak and didn't even have the strength to call for help. She could only flounder in the water.

Lianxin, who had returned from fetching medicine, happened to witness this scene. She covered her mouth in horror but did not call for help. Lianxin remembered what Langya had done and married her to Wang Qin in order to find out Junxin's heart. Lianxin always remembered what Langya had done. It was Langya who ruined her life, so she chose to turn a blind eye and even hoped in her heart that Langya would drown in the water so that she could get rid of her hatred.

Concubine Chun in the warm room also heard the sound.

Just as he was about to go out to check, he was stopped by Hailan.

Seeing her abnormal behavior, Lan Qi thought that Langya's time was up.

Yi Huan said casually, "If someone fell into the water, they would naturally call for help. It's so calm outside, it must be because the wind is strong."

Lujun nodded, but she was still uneasy.

Ling Yunche, who was on patrol at this time, saw a figure falling into the water from a distance. He was shocked. After seeing that the person in the water was Lang Ya, countless thoughts flashed through Ling Yunche's mind. Finally, he jumped into the water.

Ling Yunche grabbed Langya's arm, pulled her out of the water, and swam towards the shore with difficulty.

When Langya was rescued to the shore, she was already unconscious, her face pale, her body cold, and she was still muttering intermittently: "Tit for tat..."

When Hongli learned that Langya fell into the water, he was furious. In front of everyone, he ordered Li Yu and Jinzhong to slap them.

Su Lian and Lian Xin's constant crying made Zeng Huan a little upset. She put down the cup and said calmly, "That's enough, Emperor. If you really beat them to a pulp, there will be no one to take care of the Queen."

Only then did Hongli give up.

After punishing Su Lian and Lian Xin, when Zeng Huan asked about the person who saved the man, Ruyi happily stood up and told Zeng Huan and Hongli that it was Ling Yunche who saved the man. Li Yu also joined in after hearing this.

Hongli waved his hand and immediately issued an edict, "For the meritorious service of saving the Queen, Ling Yunche is rewarded with three hundred taels of silver and promoted to the rank of third-class guard. There is no need to come in to express your gratitude."

After saying this, Hongli left and went to Langya.

The concubines all had their own ulterior motives. Ruyi was secretly delighted, while Yanwan lowered her head, touching the ruby ​​ring in her hand, looking unhappy. Hailan had a gloomy face, as if she wished Langya would die, and Lujun twisted her handkerchief and glanced at Hailan from time to time.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Zeng Huan dismissed everyone.

Ling Yunche had already changed into clean clothes and was standing on duty at the door.

When惢心 supported Ruyi and passed by Ling Yunche, she smiled at him, and her eyes were as if she was looking at her lover. No wonder it aroused the emperor's suspicion later.

He also said that there is a kind of love in the world that transcends the relationship between men and women. A guard and a queen, it's really disgusting.

There was not much communication between them. Ruyi quickly left with惢心. Ling Yunche stared at Ruyi's back in a daze, and didn't even notice when Yanwan walked up to him.

Yan Wan's face was gloomy, but she pretended to be calm. She said with blessing, "Congratulations, you finally got what you wanted."

Ling Yunche retracted his gaze, lowered his head, and said in a cold voice: "Thank you, Your Excellency."

Yan Wan glanced at Ling Yunche and saw that there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes. Seeing that Ling Yunche's tone was flat, she thought that Ling Yunche was still angry with her. Yan Wan also left angrily with Lan Cui and returned to her residence.

Seeing this, Jinzhong followed quietly.

Lan Qi saw it all.

She walked up to Ling Yunche and said righteously, "Congratulations, Master Ling."

Ling Yunche bowed and saluted: "This humble official greets Her Majesty Chengpin."

Lan Qi turned around, looked at Ling Yunche and said, "Lord Ling, no matter how close your relationship with Noble Lady Ling was before, I hope you can stay away from her, even from Noble Consort Xian."

Ling Yunche's heart trembled, but he still said stubbornly: "I don't understand what your Majesty means."

Lan Qi curled her lips in a smile. When did Ling Yunche's feelings for Ruyi begin? Was it the three years of mutual admiration they'd shared in the cold palace? Or was it Ruyi's face, which bore a faint resemblance to Yan Wan? Or was it Ruyi's warm comfort to him?

Lan Qi held Ji Tao's hand and pressed forward, forcing Ling Yunche into a corner.

"Ling Yunche, do you know why Yan Wan was captured by Concubine Jia and tortured in Qixiang Palace?"

Ling Yunche fell silent.

Ever since Yan Wan was sent to the greenhouse, he and Yan Wan had spent much less time together. That day in the rain, after Ruyi took her to the Queen's Palace to deliver flowers, Yan Wan disappeared inexplicably.

When she appeared in front of him again, Yan Wan was covered in wounds and even looked at him with eyes asking for help. He went to ask Ruyi for help, but Ruyi asked him to wait. He waited until the day when Yan Wan agreed.

He really didn't know the reason behind this.

Lan Qi saw that he was beginning to waver, so she continued, "It was Ruyi, the high and mighty Imperial Noble Consort. That day, she wore a peony flower, a color only the Empress could wear, to provoke the Empress, pissing her off half to death. Then the Empress noticed Yanwan, who bore a resemblance to Ruyi, and scolded her. Consort Jia, wanting to curry favor with the Empress, sent Yanwan to her own palace."

Lan Qi plucked a young leaf, held it in her hand, and continued, "Ying'er, you don't know Concubine Xian's former maiden name, do you?"

"That's what they called her. During the five years of torture, Yan Wan hoped every day that you would come to save her, but what about you? What were you doing? Drinking, chatting with Concubine Xian to relieve her boredom? Ling Yunche, you are such a coward. Who is Concubine Xian? She is the emperor's favorite woman. Is it difficult for her to want a palace maid? She was with the emperor under the moonlight, but she never said a word to Yan Wan, who was burdened by her. Her suffering and torture were all inflicted by you, Ling Yunche, you have no right to blame Wei Yan Wan, and Ruyi has even less right to blame her."

After Lan Qi finished speaking, she took Ji Tao away, leaving Ling Yunche standing there alone, with tears in his eyes. Has his Yan Wan really lived in such pain all these years?

He recalled the injuries on Yan Wan's body. She called out to him to save her, but he couldn't help Yan Wan. Ling Yunche felt bitter.