The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 33 - Leaving the Eunuch

"Master, is Lin Daying going to stay overnight?"

It was already past the midnight hour. If she wasn't sent back soon, it seemed she would be staying overnight. But where would she stay? In the inner hall? Or here at Wengu Hall? He wasn't sure, which was why he came to ask.

Dong Yuzhong opened his eyes with some impatience and lightly tapped his head with the whisk, then lowered his voice to chide him. "You really have no sense of occasion. If you disturb the Emperor during such an intimate moment, just see what good comes of it!"

"Yes, yes, Master is right," he replied.

Seeing his attitude was so earnest, Dong Yuzhong began to teach him in earnest. "You should have someone prepare a soft sedan chair, just two people to carry it. Make sure the bearers clean their shoes; we don't want Lin Daying to trip."

"But didn't Master just say—"

"Don't worry. I've served the Emperor for so many years and have never seen him break any ancient rules. Just wait; soon Lin Daying will be coming out."

Qiu Ming nodded. He hadn't served the Emperor as long as his master, so he believed what Dong Yuzhong said.

Sure enough, shortly after their conversation, they heard Emperor Yuwen Hong's voice from within.

"Dong Yuzhong, find someone to send Lin Daying back to the palace."

"Yes, Your servant obeys."

Qiu Ming felt a new layer of admiration for his master and hurried to make arrangements.

When Dong Yuzhong entered the inner room, he saw Lin Wanyi trying to put on her shoes. He noticed the nearby medicine box and immediately frowned. "Your Majesty, what happened to Lin Daying?"

Lin Wanyi felt a bit embarrassed; it was somewhat shameful to have injured her knee, so she didn't want to explain. Fortunately, the Emperor spoke up for her.

"Bring a sedan chair. Lin Daying has hurt her foot and can't walk back. Also, she doesn't need to pay her respects at Linzhi Palace for the next few days; just send someone to inform Lin Guifei."

Lin Wanyi wanted to refuse, but thinking it over, since it was the Emperor's command and there were outsiders present, it wouldn't be appropriate to turn it down.

So she set aside her reluctance and replied respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness; I will remember it."

Having stayed in Qian'an Hall from noon until late at night, even if she wanted to be friendly, it would be difficult now. Rather than go to Linzhi Palace and endure those sour words, it would be better to stay in the palace and recuperate.

Thus, Lin Wanyi bid farewell and, with Qiu Ming's support, exited to the sedan chair, heading toward Yihua Palace.

Outside, after the rain, the air was particularly crisp. However, it was a bit too late, and a chill lingered.

The sedan chair was not large, but it contained soft cushions and pillows, along with a lambswool blanket, which helped stave off the cold.

One had to admit that the attendants served meticulously! Whether it was the preparation of the sedan chair or the items inside, Lin Wanyi felt both comfortable and at ease.

When the soft sedan chair arrived at Yihua Palace's entrance, waiting for her were not only Chunqi and Xia'an but also Xiao Luzi.

"Haven't you returned to the Inner Court?"

Lin Wanyi asked curiously.

Xiao Luzi could hardly hide his excitement as he replied, "The young lady had only been in Qian'an Hall for a short while when Master sent someone to say that from now on, I will serve you, and I won't need to return!"