Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite
Chapter 34: Coming to Cause Trouble

Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Coming to Cause Trouble

During the recuperating days, Lin Wanyi lived rather lazily.

She didn’t have to wake up early to pay respects, nor did she have to get up for meals, just like a "useless person," being confined to the couch by Chunqi and Xia An.

If the task they had to rush was not related to the Emperor, they might have just raised Lin Wanyi like a pig.

It would be best to just eat and sleep, and then sleep and eat!

The days were idle, so naturally, the bedclothes were sewn quickly. Before the three-day deadline was up, Lin Wanyi had completed it.

Unfolding the "unique" bedclothes to take a look, Lin Wanyi was quite proud of her craftsmanship.

Xiao Luzi, who had never seen Lin Wanyi’s embroidery skills in the harem, praised the bedclothes incessantly. _{f .r e\ewebnov(e)(l).c om}

"Master, your skills probably surpass even those of the Chief of the embroidery workshop!"

Chunqi had seen a lot, so she was not as surprised, but there was no denying their master’s embroidery skills, so she laughed and said.

"Master, I’ve always had trouble embroidering the stamens of the green plum on my scarf. Could you take a look at it?"

Saying this, she looked expectantly.

Since Lin Wanyi had nothing to do, she asked her to bring it over.

It was merely a handkerchief, and Lin Wanyi could handle it with ease.

With just a few carefree strokes and stitches, the green plum seemed to come alive, looking incredibly lifelike.

"Alive, it’s alive!"

Xiao Luzi’s inexperienced reaction amused the three of them.

The left wing of the palace was filled with laughter and joy, but the rear hall was silent as the grave.

Yue Jian and others knelt on the ground, each trembling in fear that a single word could make them the object of their master’s wrath.

Before Lady Chu lay a ground of broken shards, and Yue Bai, who was closest to her, had hot tea spilled on her arm, leaving it visibly red and swollen, though she dared not make a sound.

"Hmph, she really is a seductive siren. Relying on her looks, she dares to behave so arrogantly, thinking she can do whatever she wants by entering the palace? Does she think everyone in the palace is a fool?"

Everyone knew who Lady Chu was scolding.

Although they shared the same palace, she had never confronted Lin Wanyi directly.

At first, it was disdain, and then she was suppressed by Princess Consort Yi, followed by Lin Guifei indirectly placing her under house arrest, resulting in delays until today.

But upon hearing news of Lin Wanyi accompanying the Emperor, she could not sit still!

Why should someone who entered the palace later receive such favor from the Emperor? It all came down to that face and the backing of the Lin Family!

She even pretended to be indifferent, which was what Lady Chu hated the most.

So today, no matter what, she had to give a lesson, to let Lin Wanyi know her own weight!

With that said, she rose to her feet.

With a smirk, she said.

"Since entering the palace, I have not greeted the sisters in the side halls. The weather today is nice, so let’s pay a visit."

Yue Jian dared not stop her and simply glanced at Yue Bai, nodding her head.

Then she stepped forward to Lady Chu and whispered.

"Master, Yue Bai’s clothes are wet, it would be inappropriate for her to go with you. How about letting her go change while Yue Pei and I serve you at the left wing?"

Lady Chu could hardly care less about a mere maid, so she said coldly.

"Next time you serve, if you are this clumsy again, there will be consequences!"

Yue Bai, who was named, suppressed her grievance and pain, continuously kowtowing to Lady Chu.

While kowtowing, she had to respectfully say.

"Thank you, Master, thank you, Master."

With a furrowed brow, Lady Chu glared impatiently at Yue Bai, who was still kneeling behind her and said, "Let’s go, let’s meet them now."

"Yes."

Once Lady Chu and her entourage were far away, only then did Yue Bai’s stiff back relax.

Tears fell in large drops, and she struggled to roll up the sleeve on her left side, revealing a large, red swollen area with several severe burns forming blisters.

This would certainly leave a scar.

Yue Bai dared not be angry or speak up; she recalled how she had grown up with her master, yet the beatings and punishments over the years were commonplace. She wondered if she would live to see the day she left the palace.

Even if she could, she feared she would never be released anyway.

There is no greater sorrow than a heart that is dead; she could only sit on the ground and cry quietly amidst the mess.

The Moon Gate between the side hall and the rear hall had always been closed, but today, Lady Chu came unexpectedly and was turned away.

The anger in her heart was beyond measure!

So she vehemently said to the palace attendants.

"Open this door for me; in Yihua Palace, it’s not up to a minor concubine to be so presumptuous. Without my permission, she dares to quietly lock the Moon Gate, truly ignoring my presence!"

In terms of Lady Chu’s rank, she was unworthy of the term "my palace," which was appropriate only for higher-ranked concubines.

But to bolster her influence, she referred to herself as such, and those below dared not say anything.

The Moon Gate was actually not locked, just bolted. It couldn’t withstand such kicking.

So it was kicked open in no time.

Xiao Luzi, hearing the commotion in the courtyard, immediately put down the bonsai and hurried over.

Lady Chu stormed in with her entourage, carrying a fierce aura.

Upon seeing Xiao Luzi approach, she kicked him squarely in the chest, sending him to the ground clutching his chest in pain.

"Where did this dog slave come from to dare block my path!"

After speaking, she stepped over him while Xiao Luzi, enduring the pain, hurriedly said.

"Master, Master..."

But before he could finish, Lady Chu kicked him in the back again.

She was versed in martial arts, so she knew exactly where to hit for maximum pain.

These two kicks would leave Xiao Luzi bedridden for days.

With rolling eyes, she walked along the corridor into the courtyard.

At that moment, Lin Wanyi was having a midday nap, but she was half-awake, hearing the disturbance outside.

Xia An, who had just stepped out of the inner chamber, saw Lady Chu and her entourage, eyes widened in alarm, realizing the visitors bore ill will, but she stepped forward promptly to intercept.

"This servant did not know Lady Chu had graced us with her presence. I ask for your understanding, noble lady."

"Oh, Lin’s concubine sure has a grand demeanor. I’m here already, yet she hides away, sending only this maid, is this to belittle me?"

Lady Chu’s voice was loud enough for even Lin Wanyi in the inner chamber to hear, let alone Chunqi busy in the small kitchen.

She put down what she was holding and immediately came out, only to find Xia An knelt on the ground, with the noble lady standing loftily, looking down her nose at others.

With a frown, she quickly stepped forward.

"This servant greets the noble lady."

"Hmph, another maid, does this mean the left wing is only home to maids?"

Her words subtly mocked Lin Wanyi.