"Master, is Lin Daying staying overnight?"
It’s already past midnight, if she’s not sent back, it seems she will stay overnight. If she stays, where should it be?
Inner hall? Or Wen’s former residence?
He didn’t know, so he came to ask for advice.
Dong Yuzhong impatiently opened his eyes, tapped his head with the horsetail whisk, then lowered his voice to reprimand him.
"You, really don’t understand the mood. If you interrupt Your Majesty during such a tender moment, you’ll see what comes of it!"
"Yes, yes, Master, you’re right in your scolding."
Seeing his sincere attitude, Dong Yuzhong began to instruct him earnestly.
"Have someone prepare the soft sedan, two people can carry it. Tell the ones who will carry it to clean their shoe soles for me, don’t let Miss Lin fall."
"But Master just said..."
"Don’t worry, I’ve served His Majesty for so many years, never seen him break traditions. Watch, Miss Lin will come out soon."
Qiu Ming nodded; his time serving the imperial court didn’t compare to his master, so his master’s word must be true.
Sure enough, shortly after their conversation, they heard Emperor Yu Wenhong’s voice from inside.
"Dong Yuzhong, find someone to escort Lin Daying back to the palace."
"Yes, her servant obeys."
Qiu Ming admired his master even more, hurriedly went to make arrangements.
When Dong Yuzhong entered the inner room, he saw Lin Wanyi putting on her shoes.
And nearby, there was a medicine box, suddenly he frowned.
"Your Majesty, Miss, what happened?"
Lin Wanyi was somewhat embarrassed; after all, bumping her knee was a bit disgraceful, so she hesitated to speak out.
However, the Emperor stepped in to speak for her.
"Bring a sedan, Lin Daying’s foot is injured and it’s inconvenient for her to walk back. Also, she doesn’t have to go to Linzi Palace for greetings these days, just have someone tell Lin Guifei."
Lin Wanyi wanted to refuse, but considering it’s the Emperor’s decree and there were outsiders, it wouldn’t be good to resist.
So she let go of the thought, respectfully replied to the Emperor.
"Thank Your Majesty for the great kindness, this servant will remember."
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Rather than listening to sour remarks in Linzi Palace, it was better to stay in the palace recovering.
Thus, Lin Wanyi said her farewell, supported by Qiu Ming, left and mounted the sedan, heading straight to Yihua Palace.
Outside, after the rain, the air was exceptionally fresh.
But it was very late, thus a bit chilly.
The sedan wasn’t big, inside there were cushions and a soft pillow, along with a lambswool blanket, which kept out some of the chill.
It’s undeniable, these people serving the imperial court really paid attention to details!
Whether it was the preparation of the sedan or the items placed inside, Lin Wanyi felt both comfortable and assured.
The soft sedan was delivered to the entrance of Yihua Palace, where Chunqi, Xia An, and even Xiao Luzi awaited her.
"You haven’t returned to the Inner Court Department?"
Lin Wanyi asked curiously.
Xiao Luzi, unable to hide his excitement, replied.
"As soon as Miss Lin went to Qian’an Hall not long ago, Master sent someone to say that from now on, I will serve Miss Lin, no need to return."
Upon hearing this, even Lin Wanyi was surprised.
Turning to look at Qiu Ming standing beside her.
"Mr. Qiu, this is..."
"Miss, rest assured, this is the Emperor’s intention. It’s not proper to have no eunuch serving in the palace, so Master arranged it."
"I see, it’s troubling His Majesty."
After she said that, Qiu Ming became even more respectful.
With Chunqi and Xia An’s assistance, Lin Wanyi entered the door, then he went to Xiao Luzi and gave a few instructions.
"You are fortunate, from now on with Miss Lin, you must serve with all your heart, understood?"
Of course, Xiao Luzi understood, as this was a blessing from heaven.
"Rest assured Mr. Qiu, I will serve with complete dedication!"
After finishing the orders, Qiu Ming then took people back.
In the left hall, Chunqi and Xia An were very concerned.
"How could Miss Lin be so careless, this injury is so severe, it probably won’t heal in half a month."
"It’s fine, just some trouble walking, otherwise it doesn’t affect anything. You wouldn’t know, when I woke up, I saw the Emperor’s face, shocked me to death, naturally bumped seriously."
"Ah, this servant doesn’t even know what to say!"
Chunqi looked at Lin Wanyi both angry and helpless, while Xia An opened the bottle to smell it carefully.
"Indeed, it’s something bestowed by the imperial court, inside there are several blood-activating and stasis-resolving herbs, very valuable."
Lin Wanyi smiled, the medicine was indeed good; after using it, her pain reduced a lot, otherwise, how could she have had the spirit to chat with the Emperor for so long.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Wanyi had to hide her innermost thoughts even deeper.
With her ability, to secure a place in the harem, she needed years of scheming.
But now, the future of her whole family and her own life were being used against her, if she let it happen, she would end up badly.
Therefore, the reason she brought up past events today was to harbor other motives.
At least, favor can make her temporarily stable, right?
If she secures herself in the harem, it’s good for her family outside too.
But somewhat it involved exploiting the Emperor, which made her feel uneasy.
"Bring water, settle in."
Chunqi and Xia An started working, Lin Wanyi quietly looked at the high moon outside, feeling somewhat dispirited.
Perhaps due to guilty feelings, she didn’t sleep well that night.
When she woke up in the morning, her under-eye circles were dark.
Xia An handed a cup of warm water and asked worriedly.
"Miss Lin, is the wound very painful? You seem very tired."
Lin Wanyi’s thoughts couldn’t be shared with outsiders.
Even if it was Chunqi and Xia An, the fewer people knew, the safer she was.
So she followed Xia An’s words.
"It’s quite painful."
Xia An walked over and rolled up her pants, sure enough, the bruising had spread bigger.
The entire knee was unsightly, anyone unaware might think she was tortured.
"After washing up, I’ll apply the medicine for you, Miss Lin."
"But Miss Lin, how will you go for greetings later? It wouldn’t be proper to limp, right?"
Lin Wanyi originally planned to reveal that the Emperor excused her from greetings, but just as Chunqi came in from outside and said.
"What timing, just now someone from Linzi Palace sent word saying that before the Dragon Boat Festival, concubines of Six Palaces don’t need to greet the Imperial Consort, we’ll wait until after the festival."
That came at an opportune moment.
But this is good too, less attention drawn, since there’s no need for greetings, just stay quietly in the palace.