Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Changchun Fairy House.

Langya put down the teacup in her hand and took the seventh prince Yongcong from the wet nurse. She patted Yongcong in the cradle gently, her face full of pampering.

Jingse bent down, took out the rattle behind her, and shook it in front of Yongcong.

"Yongcong, look what fun things Sister Jingse brought you?" Langya teased Yongcong in her arms with a smile.

Yongcong giggled and waved his little hands, as if trying to catch the rattle that was shaking non-stop.

"Empress Mother, look how much my seventh brother likes me. He is always smiling at me." Jingse was delighted with a bright smile on her face.

Seeing Yongcong so lively and cute, and Jingse loving this younger brother very much, Langya felt very relieved, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

Since losing Yonglian, Langya hasn't laughed so happily for a long time. Now that she has Yongcong as her legitimate son and Jingse as her daughter, the glory of the Fucha family is finally preserved.

Now she only hopes that Yongcong can grow up safely, share the emperor's worries and inherit the throne in the future.

Lian Xin stepped forward and reminded, "My Lady, it's time for the Seventh Prince to feed his baby."

Langya came back to her senses and reluctantly handed Yongcong to Lianxin, asking her to take him away to feed him.

After Lianxin left, Langya picked up the teacup and took a sip before casually saying, "Sulian, has anyone from the Imperial Household Department come to tell me whose card the Emperor turned over tonight?"

Su Lian stepped forward, bowed her head and replied, "Your Majesty, it's Concubine Xian."

Hearing that it was Ruyi again, Langya's hand trembled, and the tea in her hand spilled out, staining her clothes. The smile on Langya's face disappeared instantly, replaced by a hint of coldness, but she still maintained the demeanor of a queen.

Langya put down the cup and responded softly.

Jingse couldn't help but complain, "The Emperor is such a jerk. He only cares about accompanying Concubine Xian all day long and completely ignores the Empress Dowager and my seventh brother."

Upon hearing this, Langya's face darkened and her tone became stern: "Jingse, don't talk nonsense."

Seeing Langya getting a little angry, Jingse pouted, lowered her head aggrievedly, and murmured, "I, your son, also feel sorry for the Empress Dowager."

Jingse lowered her head and fiddled with the rattle in her hand.

The crisp sound echoed in the silent room.

Langya looked at Jingse and sighed. Jingse felt sorry for herself, and Langya naturally understood. She reached out and gently stroked Jingse's face, slowing down her tone and said, "Jingse, you are a princess of the Qing Dynasty. Your words and deeds represent the face of the royal family. No matter what the emperor says, he is still your father, and no matter how bad Concubine Xian is, she is still your stepmother. You must not speak so recklessly in the future, understand?"

Jingse is the most noble legitimate princess of the Qing Dynasty, and those concubines are not worthy of her. Although he thought so in his heart, he did not dare to say it in front of Langya.

She replied in a low voice: "Yes, the Empress Dowager has taught me this. I will take note of it."

Seeing that Jingse accepted her lesson, Langya stopped scolding her. After the mother and daughter chatted for a while, she asked Sulian to send Jingse back.

Several days passed.

Ruyi hasn't seen Hongli for three consecutive days.

At this moment, Li Yu came to deliver a message.

Ruyi pouted, supported her cheek with her fingers, and stared at the portrait that Li Yu had sent her a few days ago, her annoyance clearly visible on her face.

Hai Lan sat down next to Ruyi, frowning slightly. She looked up at Li Yu and asked anxiously, "Why doesn't the emperor come to my sister's place anymore?"

"This..." Li Yu was a little embarrassed. After looking at Ruyi, he glanced at惢心.

"Could it be that Concubine Wei has come up with another way to win favor?" Hai Lan asked.

"These past few nights, the Emperor has locked himself in Qinghui Pavilion and has not allowed any servants to serve him close to him. None of us servants know this. Perhaps the Emperor wants to give you, Noble Concubine Xian, a surprise."

What Li Yu said was true. Ever since Hongli met Lan Qi, he had been doting on her for three consecutive days. Since the Jingshifang had not yet made Lan Guiren's green card, the matter was not publicized. Even Li Yu, who served her closely, was unaware of it.

Ruyi looked at the gradually darkening sky outside the window, her heart filled with irritation. She raised her finger, put away the portrait, and ordered惢心 to put it away.

"Sister, don't think too much. The emperor may be busy with government affairs, so he doesn't come to see you. Look, he can't even see the queen." Hai Lan handed the peeled lychees to Ruyi and comforted her softly.

Ruyi forced a smile but didn't take the litchi. "Don't worry, Hailan. I'm fine. It's getting late. You should go back and rest."

Seeing that Ruyi looked gloomy, Hai Lan felt worried, but she didn't say much, so she just bowed and walked out.

After Li Yu exchanged a smile with惢心, he also followed Hai Lan out.

When leaving Xianyue Pavilion, Hai Lan suddenly stopped and looked back at Ruyi. She secretly swore in her heart that she would eliminate all those who stood between Ruyi and Hongli one by one.

The moonlight was hazy, and accompanied by the chirping of katydids, Yanwan brought Lan Cui and the chicken soup she had cooked herself to Qinghui Pavilion to please Hongli.

Jinzhong saw this and quickly stepped forward, smiling flatteringly, "My Lady Ling, why are you here?"

Yan Wan smiled shyly and asked, "Eunuch Jinzhong, I haven't seen the emperor for a long time. Is he in tonight?"

Jinzhong smiled and nodded, took Yanwan's hand and stroked it gently, lowering his voice and saying, "The emperor is resting inside, but..."

Yan Wan suppressed her nausea and was about to ask, but she heard a woman's charming laughter coming from inside the house. The smile on Yan Wan's face froze instantly, and she immediately understood something in her heart.

She said anxiously, "Eunuch, didn't you say you would help me? How come the Emperor already has a new lover before I even become a concubine?"

Jinzhong saw this and quickly explained, "My dear, since I've sent you to the emperor's bedside, do you still not trust me?"

Yanwan rolled her eyes, thinking that now was not the time to break up with Jinzhong, so she believed him again.

She glanced at the palace gate. The man inside had supreme power and could have any woman he wanted. Now she was just a small concubine. Even if she was lucky enough to ascend to the throne in the future, she would only be the emperor's slave. She must not lose the big picture for the small details.

Yan Wan took a deep breath, suppressed her resentment, and forced a smile: "Since that's the case, then I won't bother the emperor. Please ask the eunuch to give my regards to the emperor and say that I will come to pay my respects another day."

After saying that, Yan Wan turned around and left with Lan Cui.

"Your servant respectfully bids farewell to the young lady." Jinzhong bowed slightly.

Jinzhong put the hand that had just touched Yanwan's cheek to the tip of his nose and sniffed hard, then curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

On the soft couch in Qinghui Pavilion, Lan Qi snuggled shyly in Hongli's arms, her slender fingers drawing circles on his chest.

"Your Majesty, I have stayed in the Old Summer Palace for too long and have forgotten the rules of the palace. Tomorrow I would like to ask a nanny to come and teach me for a few days. After I have learned the rules, I will go to pay my respects to the Empress. Is that okay?" Lan Qi raised her eyes, looked at Hongli with her big watery eyes, and said in a coquettish tone.

Hongli was amused by her innocent look. He scratched her nose and said lovingly, "Okay, whatever you say. I'll let Yu Hu teach you the rules tomorrow."

Lan Qi smiled delightedly upon hearing this. She placed a gentle kiss on Hongli's face and said in a sweet voice, "Your Majesty, you are so kind."