Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite
Chapter 25: Conversation Warning

Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Conversation Warning

Still wondering if she had someone by her side spying for her, but then she understood.

It must have been clearly written in the Diary.

The matter of the boudoir is originally a private affair between two people, but in this palace, it becomes a public affair recorded daily and subject to being reviewed.

Lin Wanyi truly found this sort of thing both detestable and helpless.

Could only bow her head and listen to the admonition.

"The Lin Family looks glamorous, but it’s only because Grandfather is still in court, and Grandmother, being a Commandery Princess, still commands some residual influence. If we wish to maintain the Lin Family’s stability and reputation for generations, it requires the joint efforts of you and me, sisters."

"To conceive early is the only way out for the Lin Family, for you and me, do you understand?"

Lin Wanyi sneered inwardly, saying that after so much, isn’t it just for her to continue serving the Emperor well to give birth to a child early?

And it must be a Prince!

But by then, her fate would probably be just like Su Pin’s.

Clearly understood in her heart, but she could not show it on her face.

Since Lin Guifei said these words to her, she is not afraid of her guessing the underlying meaning.

No wonder she repeatedly brought up the Dragon Boat Festival just now, intending to use her elder brother’s future, or rather her younger brother’s future as a threat, compelling her to submit.

Indeed, she is worthy of being the direct granddaughter personally raised by Princess Rongkang, even the methods of threat are identical.

There has never been anything like behind-the-back scheming, it’s always been about swiftly and accurately holding onto the other’s weakness, hitting the target in one go.

Lin Wanyi felt deeply powerless, whether she wants it or not, this road had already been embarked upon, as for how the way out would be, she couldn’t see it at all.

"I understand."

Lin Wanyi couldn’t even remember how she walked out of Linzi Palace, only feeling that all the sufferings arising from human making are indescribable.

Xia An accompanied her on one side, seeing her face getting worse, he asked worriedly.

"Little Mistress, what’s wrong? What did the Imperial Concubine say to you?"

Lin Wanyi shook her head, not intending to tell Xia An.

Since Lin Guifei had the attendants dismissed, naturally, this matter was meant to be kept from others.

Xia An knowing less, was also safer for her.

"I want to take a walk in the Imperial Garden, I don’t want to return to the palace room."

At this moment, she needed time to calm her mood. If she returned to Yihua Palace and let Concubine Mu detect something amiss and question her, it would be troublesome.

Xia An knew that when her mistress was in a bad mood at home, she would like to sit under the porch and bask in the sun.

But this was in the palace, the sunlight at the left hall couldn’t compare to the Imperial Garden’s, so going for a walk would be normal.

The last time she came here, Mu Lanchun, who was chatty, was just walking and laughing with her, making it quite lively.

But now, walking alone amidst this lush garden, it felt much more lonely.

The ground was paved with smooth cobblestones forming different patterns, mostly symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, longevity, and happiness.

The potted plants and scenery were bustling. _{fre eweb\(n)ovel(.)co(m)}

Yet Lin Wanyi walked directly to a section of ancient tree in the garden, stood still.

Looking up at the lush foliage above, she felt that being a tree would be more free.

Reminded of her childhood back in the Prime Minister’s Mansion’s East Cross Courtyard, there was also such an ancient locust tree, sprawling on the east side, its branches and leaves were so dense that they blocked the light from three connected rooms.

Because of this, that room was converted into a nice cool retreat for the summer.

She had a cold condition but feared the heat intensely, so she was cared for thoroughly from a young age.

Including those five years at her grandfather’s house, she was also dearly loved by the family.

Thinking of her current situation, she wondered what things were like back home outside.

The breeze blew gently, the branches and leaves swayed.

She stood there for almost half an hour, only then regaining her senses.

Her emotions settled quite a bit, she turned to Xia An and smiled saying.

"Let’s go, back to the palace."

"Yes."

The master and servant left the Imperial Garden, without noticing a pair of somewhat hidden eyes behind them, watching Lin Wanyi’s departing figure, seemingly probing.

By the time they returned to the left side hall, Mu Lanchun had already left.

Chunqi came out anxiously to greet her, pulling Lin Wanyi to look her all over, and was only relieved when she saw she was the same as when she left.

"Little Mistress, you’ve been gone so long, I got so worried."

"Don’t worry, I just took a walk in the Imperial Garden, that’s why I was delayed a bit."

"It’s almost time for lunch, if you hadn’t returned, I would have gone to Linzi Palace to find you."

Seeing Chunqi’s genuine concern, Lin Wanyi felt a warmth in her heart.

In this harem, at least there were people who cared about her, even if for their sake, she couldn’t be easily defeated.

So she changed the topic, saying.

"Is the green plum cake done? Has Concubine Mu come to get it?"

"Rest assured, Little Mistress, I packed a big portion for Ying’er to take, but still left some, waiting for you and Xia An to return and eat it."

After that, she called out to Xiao Luzi.

He entered the room properly with a plate of green plum cakes, then bowed and was about to leave.

Ever since being "lectured" beside the cool shed last time, Xiao Luzi behaved even more properly than before.

Hardly came into Lin Wanyi’s presence in daily life, if he heard them about to talk, he would either walk far away or stay in the small kitchen, or in the courtyard watering the plants.

Dared not to eavesdrop on any small talk.

Before he left, Lin Wanyi called out to him to stay.

The lesson was taught, as long as he remembered it in his heart, it was enough.

Excessive alienation was also unnecessary.

"Haven’t you tasted this green plum cake yet? This is Chunqi’s signature pastry, especially paired with tea, it’s truly exquisite."

After saying that, she picked up a piece and handed it over.

Xiao Luzi was caught by surprise, he thought that after last time’s incident, Little Mistress would alienate him for quite some time.

Unexpectedly, he was offered food.

Immediately moved and surprised, tears welled up in his eyes.

But he held back, and said with a voice somewhat stifled with emotion.

"Thank you for the treat, Little Mistress."

Chunqi, seeing this, also stepped forward and reminded him.

"Save it for the afternoon, be careful that you don’t eat too many pastries, you won’t have an appetite for lunch."

"Don’t worry, Sister Chunqi, I have a good appetite, even if I finish this plate, I can still have two bowls of rice later."

After a round of joking, everyone returned to how they were initially.

Xiao Luzi’s heart, which had been hanging high, also settled down.

The lunch was made up of items sent from the Imperial Kitchen, including the stewed three delicacies.

Seeing that dish, Lin Wanyi remembered what she talked about with the Emperor last night.

She slapped her forehead and remembered.

"Yesterday, I promised to make sleepwear for Your Majesty, almost forgot about this."

Chunqi widened her eyes, slightly exaggerated, and said.

"Little Mistress! How could you forget this?"

Lin Wanyi felt somewhat embarrassed by her remark and immediately instructed.

"Quickly fetch some fabric, the sleepwear for His Majesty cannot be made carelessly!"