Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Soon it was the sixth day of June.

It was a sunny day with clear blue skies. On the rippling Kunming Lake, pleasure boats were sailing and colorful flags were fluttering, creating a joyous scene.

In the Old Summer Palace, everyone from concubines and ministers to eunuchs and palace maids were dressed in their best attire, looking forward to welcoming the emperor at the Old Summer Palace pier.

In the past few days, Jinde has been so busy welcoming the emperor that he has not bothered Lanqi and her servant for several days.

Lan Qi and Ji Tao stood in the corner of the crowd. She was dressed simply, with her head lowered, trying hard to reduce her presence.

As the dragon boat approached, Lan Qi's heart suddenly began to beat faster, and the hand holding Ji Tao tightened subconsciously.

"My lady, what's wrong with you? Why are your hands so cold?" Ji Tao asked in a low voice, looking at Lan Qi worriedly, fearing that she might have another accident.

Lan Qi shook her head slightly, but her other hand, which was placed behind her back, was tightly clenched. She smiled faintly and said, "It's okay. I'm just a little nervous because I'm about to see the emperor."

Lan Qi secretly warned herself in her heart that she must learn to be patient before killing the enemy.

As the dragon boat approached the shore, the horn sounded.

A eunuch quickly jumped off the boat, raised his head and shouted to the sky: "The Emperor has arrived, the Empress has arrived——"

The eunuch's shrill voice pierced the sky and echoed over the silent Old Summer Palace.

Everyone was horrified and knelt on the ground, shouting "Long live the emperor" and "Thousand years of life for the queen".

Then the emperor, empress and other concubines got off the boat one after another.

Lan Qi raised her eyes slightly, looked through the layers of people, and looked at the magnificent dragon boat.

Emperor Hongli walked with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, with an imposing manner and a happy smile on his face.

Empress Fucha Langya wore a bright red phoenix robe and a phoenix crown with kingfisher feathers on her head. She looked elegant, dignified and beautiful, but there was a hint of fatigue between her brows.

The two walked side by side, talking and laughing, like a loving couple.

Walking behind the emperor and empress in order of rank were Concubine Chun Su Lujun, Concubine Xian Ruyi, Concubine Jia Jin Yuyan, as well as Concubine Yu Hailan, Concubine Mei Bai Ruiji and other concubines.

Because of her discord with Ruyi, Jin Yuyan took Zhenshu's hand and quickly walked to Lujun's side.

Ruyi was almost knocked down by the collision, but fortunately Hailan and惢心 supported Ruyi in time to prevent her from falling.

Yuyan looked back, gave Ruyi a perfunctory bow, and said with a smile, "Oh, Concubine Xian, I'm so sorry. I left in a hurry and didn't see you. Will you not hold it against me?"

Hailan was about to step forward to argue with Yuyan, but was pulled back by Ruyi. She shook her head, a slight smile on her lips, "It's okay, Concubine Jia, please do as you please."

Yuyan raised her chin, rolled her eyes proudly at Ruyi and Hailan, then turned around and followed Lujun to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the Old Summer Palace.

"Sister, why don't you take this opportunity to punish Concubine Jia for her crimes?" Hai Lan frowned and asked in confusion.

Ruyi pouted, dangling the tassels on her bun, and smiled mysteriously, "We just got off the dragon boat, and the emperor is already very tired. If we disturb him again for such a small matter, he will be unhappy."

After saying that, Ruyi glanced at Hongli, her brows full of love.

But when she saw Hongli and Langya being so close, she felt jealous.

She thought that if her aunt Yixiu had not fallen, it would be her, Ruyi, who would be wearing the phoenix robe and accompanying Hongli now.

It’s a pity that fate plays tricks on us and things in the world are unpredictable.

Hai Lan seemed to see what Ruyi was thinking, so she comforted her: "Don't worry, sister, you and the emperor have a childhood sweetheart relationship. He and the queen are just acting. The emperor still loves you the most in his heart."

After hearing Hai Lan's words, Ruyi's expression eased a little.

"From the wall and on horseback, we gazed at each other from afar. The moment I saw you, my heart was broken. Of course, I know what the emperor is thinking..."

Looking at Ruyi's receding back, Lan Qi twisted the handkerchief in her hand.

Ulanara Ruyi and Keliyete Hailan, just wait and see, you will definitely pay the price for the evil deeds you have done in this life.

The concubines from each palace slowly got off the boat with the help of their maids and were led by eunuchs to their respective residences.

Lan Cui held her hand and walked towards the residence.

"My lady, it's getting late, let's go back." Ji Tao said worriedly when she saw Lan Qi looked pale.

Lan Qi withdrew her gaze and shook her head slightly, but her eyes were fixed on the path leading to Tiandi Yijiachun when Yanwan left.

Relying on her memories from her previous life, she knew that Jinzhong would go to see Wei Yanwan tonight.

Therefore, she brought Ji Tao to the bamboo forest early to wait.

The moon was above the treetops, and Lan Qi could see Jinzhong from afar. He was holding a wine jug and walking quickly towards the bamboo forest.

"Ji Tao, go call that eunuch." Lan Qi's eyes flashed and she pointed at Jinzhong.

"Yes." Ji Tao bowed and saluted, not daring to disobey Lan Qi's order. She stepped forward quickly and blocked Jin Zhong's way. "Eunuch, please stay."

Jinzhong stopped and looked back at Ji Tao, wondering, "Sister, what can I do for you?"

Ji Tao was stunned. She had stayed in the Old Summer Palace for a long time and was used to being bullied. She thought that all crows in the world were black. She didn't expect that the eunuch in front of her would call her so gently. This made Ji Tao flattered and stunned for a moment.

Seeing Ji Tao remained silent, Jinzhong patiently called out, "Miss?"

Ji Tao finally came back to her senses, nodded slightly, and said with a blushing face: "Eunuch, my master needs you to come over for something."

"Your master?" Jinzhong was a little confused. This was the first time he followed Li Yu to the Old Summer Palace. Now he was given the order by Hongli to deliver wine to various palaces. This was the opportunity to find Yan Wan. How come a young master suddenly appeared?

Jinzhong looked at the sky.

Ji Tao seemed to sense Jinzhong's uneasiness, so she smiled and took the initiative to explain: "Don't panic, sir. My young lady is the emperor's noble lady Lan."

Jinzhong carried the tray and followed Ji Tao to Lan Qi.

Lan Qi tilted her head back and twisted the bamboo leaves, her back to Jinzhong, "Eunuch Jinzhong, long time no see."

Jinzhong lowered his eyes, then smiled gently, "Young Master, do we know each other?"

"Ji Tao, please step aside first. I have something to say to Eunuch Jin Zhong." Lan Qi's gentle voice carried a hint of coldness.

"Yes, my lady." Ji Tao nodded and knelt, then took a few steps back to keep watch for the two of them.

After Ji Tao walked away, Lan Qi slowly turned around.

Jinzhong raised his eyes and looked at the face in front of him, which was not made up but still beautiful. His heart was suddenly filled with shock. When he met Yan Wan who came to see the emperor outside the Yangxin Palace that day, he already thought that Yan Wan was unparalleled in appearance, but the woman in front of him was even more beautiful than Yan Wan.

"Who are you?" he asked doubtfully.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I know who you are and what you want to do." Lan Qi slowly approached Jinzhong with a cold tone.

Jinzhong was sweating profusely, but he forced himself to remain calm and said with a smile, "I don't know what you're talking about. I have other things to do, so I won't disturb you from enjoying the garden."

Jinzhong had just turned around and taken two steps when he heard Lan Qi's cold voice behind him, "Enjoy yourself tonight, and enjoy the good times."

When Jinzhong heard the familiar lines of poetry, he was startled and turned his head suddenly, looking at Lan Qi vigilantly.

Why did she mention Yan Wan? Could it be that Yan Wan and she were old acquaintances? But Yan Wan had never told her before she became the emperor's concubine!

Jinzhong appeared calm and composed on the surface, but his heart was filled with turbulent waves. He licked his lips lightly, pretending to be calm and composed, and tried his best to force a polite smile. "What do you mean by this, Your Excellency? Why don't I understand?"

Lan Qi walked up to Jin Zhong, leaned in close to him and whispered a few words, then played with the handkerchief in her hand and said calmly, "Eunuch, you can think about it carefully. Whether it succeeds or not is all my fate."

Jinzhong lowered his eyes, and after thinking for a moment, he replied, "Please wait for good news, my lord."

After saying this, Jinzhong retreated.

Looking at Jinzhong's departing back, Lan Qi smiled slightly, as bright as a spring flower. She knew that the opportunity had come.