Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

Soon, the news that Lan Qi had ordered the death of eunuch Jinde in the imperial garden spread throughout the harem like a thunderclap in summer.

The originally peaceful afternoon became turbulent because of this sudden news.

That day, Hailan and Yihuan, with nothing to do, came to Xianyue Pavilion. Hailan, dressed in a simple and elegant Manchu dress, sat upright on a huanghuali wood chair, her slender fingers gently fiddling with the tea lid. Her tone was filled with regret, "Sister, have you heard about Concubine Lan beating Eunuch Jinde to death in the Imperial Garden?"

Ruyi put down the book in her hand and sighed softly, "I heard that惢心 said that it was the eunuch who committed the crime and offended Concubine Lan, and that's why he lost his life."

Upon hearing this, Hai Lan frowned slightly, her tone showing a hint of disapproval: "Even if Jin De was wrong, it wouldn't be necessary to take his life, right? Lady Lan has just gained favor, and yet she's resorting to such ruthless tactics. It's truly inappropriate."

Yihuan, who was sitting opposite Hailan, was wearing a light green Manchu dress embroidered with broken branches and piled flowers, which made her skin look whiter than snow and her eyebrows and eyes look like a painting.

Yihuan also spoke up at this time. She felt a little unhappy, but it was difficult to say it directly. She could only say calmly: "Does Concubine Lan deserve to be bullied? In my opinion, Jinde must have done something that angered heaven and man to provoke Concubine Lan to be so angry."

Hai Lan felt a little unhappy when she saw Yi Huan speaking up for Lan Qi, but she couldn't get angry. She could only sneer, "Sister Shupin, what you said makes me seem like the unreasonable person. But in the harem, the most taboo thing is to take advantage of one's favor and become arrogant. Isn't Concubine Lan afraid of getting into trouble in the future by acting like this?"

Yihuan wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Ruyi. "Although the harem is the most intolerant of those who are soft-hearted, Concubine Lan is currently in the limelight, so naturally no one dares to say anything. But if one day she falls out of favor, then what happened today will become a handle for others to attack her."

When Yihuan heard this, she was shocked, but she had to admit that what Ruyi said made sense.

At this time,惢心 came in with bird's nest, leaned over to Ruyi and the others, and said softly, "My lady, the bird's nest is ready. Shall we go to Qinghui Pavilion now?"

Ruyi nodded gently upon hearing this and said softly, "惢心, go get ready. We'll be there soon."

惢心 responded and retreated.

Ruyi turned to look at Hailan and Yihuan, "It's getting late. I won't keep you any longer."

Hailan and Yihuan stood up and left.

After leaving Xianyue Pavilion, Yihuan bid farewell to Hailan and took Xihe to Chunzezhai.

Xi He took small steps to catch up with Yi Huan and asked in confusion, "My lady, if Concubine Xian and Concubine Yu knew that you went to see Concubine Lan, they would be unhappy."

Yihuan glanced at Xihe, as cold as ever. "The only person I love is the Emperor. Their happiness or unhappiness has nothing to do with me. When Concubine Xian came out of the cold palace, I saw that she looked at the Emperor with the same eyes as I did, so I became friends with her. But now I feel that..."

"What do you feel?" Xihe asked.

Yihuan lowered her eyes and thought for a moment. Actually, she couldn't put it into words, so she changed the subject and said, "Okay, let's go."

In Qinghui Pavilion, Ruyi brought the bird's nest to Hongli.

Seeing Hongli concentrating on painting, Ruyi quietly studied beside him.

"Your Majesty, what do you think of the dress I am wearing today?" Ruyi leaned closer and asked softly, trying to attract Hongli's attention.

Without even looking up, Hongli said calmly, "Well, very good."

Seeing Hongli being so perfunctory towards her, Ruyi pouted and became unhappy again, "The Emperor has never even raised his head, and now he is being perfunctory towards me."

Hongli put down his brush, turned around, and held Ruyi's arm. He smiled and said, "How could that be, Ruyi? I was just too focused on painting." He scratched Ruyi's nose lovingly and praised her, "No matter what clothes you wear, you are the most beautiful in my eyes."

Ruyi pretended to lean shyly on Hongli's chest.

She suddenly thought of Lan Qi.

Thinking of Hongli's exclusive favor for Lan Qi during this period, she couldn't help feeling jealous, so she told Hongli about Lan Qi's death sentence during the day.

"Your Majesty, I heard something today, and I don't know whether I should tell you or not."

Hongli said, "When did you and I become so estranged? Tell me."

Ruyi rose from Hongli's arms. She bit her lip in a hesitant manner and whispered, "I heard that Concubine Lan beat a eunuch to death with a stick in the Imperial Garden today."

Hongli frowned when he heard this and asked, "What's going on?"

Seeing Hongli's slight anger, Ruyi was delighted and quickly said, "I heard that it was because the eunuch offended Concubine Lan, and Concubine Lan was furious and ordered him to be beaten to death. The eunuch's name seems to be Jinde, and he was Li Yu's apprentice."

Upon hearing this, Hongli remained silent.

Seeing this, Ruyi thought he was angry and continued, "Your Majesty, I know that Concubine Lan is young and full of energy, but in the harem, the most taboo is to rely on favor and become arrogant. Concubine Lan's behavior is truly inappropriate. If Jinde truly has done anything inappropriate, the Empress will naturally make the decision. Concubine Lan is acting inappropriately."

Hongli turned slowly and said calmly, "I already know about this matter. I know how to handle the affairs of Lady Lan. You don't need to say more."

"emperor--"

Ruyi wanted to say something else, but Hongli did not give her a chance and directly called Li Yu.

Li Yu entered the room and bowed to the two masters, "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Hongli picked up his brush and started painting again, saying coldly, "Send Concubine Xian back to Xianyue Pavilion."

Ruyi was shocked when she heard this, but she couldn't say anything else. She could only kneel down and bow silently, "It's getting late. I won't disturb the emperor's rest."

Hongli looked at Ruyi's back and somehow felt a little annoyed with her.

In his eyes, Ruyi used to be the most considerate person, but now she has learned to gossip.

He suddenly remembered what Yu Hu had reported to him about Lan Qi. He knew that her life in the palace over the past three years had not been easy, especially that man named Jinde, who not only looted the things Lan Qi brought with her, but also often brought people to bully her. How could such a lowly slave be worthy of staying in the palace to serve?

Even if Lan Qi didn't take action, Hongli would have asked Jinzhong to deal with this person.

When Hongli thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a little pity for Lan Qi.

He threw the brush on the table in frustration and shouted outside, "Jinzhong, go to Chunzezhai."

When Yihuan saw Lanqi, she was fiddling with flowers and plants. Seeing Yihuan coming, Lanqi immediately put down the shower head, stepped forward and bowed, saying meekly, "Greetings, Madam Shupin."

Yihuan stepped forward, helped Lanqi up, and said softly, "No need to be so polite, sister."

"Although you entered the palace two years earlier than me, I am two years older than you. I hope you don't mind me calling you that?" Yi Huan laughed sincerely.

Lan Qi knew Yi Huan was a good person, just a bit arrogant. In this deep palace where people are eaten without leaving any bones, she and Chen Wanyin were probably the only good people left.

It's a pity that both of them are too infatuated.

Wanyin's ending was relatively good, but Yihuan was not so lucky.

Lan Qi thought that they had indeed wronged Yihuan in their previous life. In her new life, she wanted to help this poor woman, hoping to help her save the Tenth Prince, as a repayment for the sins of her previous life.

Lan Qi smiled and shook Yi Huan's hand. "Sister, what are you talking about? I'm so happy that you came to see me. Ji Tao, bring the tea quickly."

"Yes." Ji Tao stepped back.

"Sister, don't stand here. Come in and sit for a while." Just as Lan Qi was leading Yihuan into the house, Yan Wan brought Lan Cui into Chunze Zhai.

"Hello, sisters!" Yanwan leaned over.

Lan Qi was very happy to see Yan Wan coming. She immediately stepped forward and took Yan Wan's hand, "Concubine Wei is here."

Yan Wan has been in this deep palace for a long time. She was born a palace maid, and few people in the palace look up to her. She doesn't even have anyone to talk to. She originally wanted to come to Chunze Zhai to try her luck and chat with Lan Qi. She thought she would be rejected, but she didn't expect Lan Qi to be so enthusiastic.

Yanwan felt warm in her heart, and she gently patted the back of Lanqi's hand and looked at Lan Cui again.

Lan Cui understood and walked forward with the basket. Lan Qi looked up and saw that they were lychees.

Yan Wan said, "I don't have anything to show off. These lychees were given to me by the Emperor. If Lady Lan doesn't mind, please accept them."

Yi Huan looked up at Li Zhi and said approvingly, "The Emperor really dotes on Concubine Wei. A Rong Ze like this is probably only found in the Empress's palace."

Yanwan lowered her head in embarrassment.

I thought Yan Wan was going to be ridiculed by the concubines again, but I saw Yi Huan turned her head and chuckled softly: "Thanks to Concubine Wei, I can taste the tribute from Jiangnan today."