The Noble Consort is the most favored in the harem

Chapter 134 - Invitation to a Banquet

Qiu Ming was not foolish and immediately retorted, "Lord Ruan Ming is not a palace person. He was sent in when Yi Fei entered the palace. He is quite mature and prudent, but he is not an easy person to deal with."

The Liu family truly wielded great power; even the head eunuch could be brought in from outside the palace. One can imagine the extent of their influence from the previous dynasty.

No wonder that after spending so many days in the palace, she had never seen the emperor visit Yi Fei's palace even once.

The relationship between the previous dynasty and the harem was such that they could advance and retreat together, yet it was also true that their interests could conflict. For a consort like Yi Fei, who came from a family of generals and held a high position, it was probably unrealistic to expect mutual respect with the emperor in the harem.

Understanding this, Lin Wanyi straightened her clothes and said, "Please invite Lord Ruan in."

"Understood."

This time, Qiu Ming directly stood behind Lin Wanyi, not leaving the room.

The name Ruan Ming did not match the person at all. The character "Ming" implies someone who speaks and loves to talk, but this quiet, dark-skinned man was the complete opposite.

"Servant Ruan Ming greets Lin Changzai."

His voice was rough, as if it had been scorched by fire, carrying a hint of hoarseness. A younger child would probably be frightened by it. Moreover, because he spoke without much emotion, it sounded even more eerie.

Fortunately, it was broad daylight, and there were many people in the room, which lessened Lin Wanyi's apprehension.

"Mm, Lord Ruan is being polite. Are you here to convey any messages from Yi Fei?"

Lin Wanyi got straight to the point. It was better not to beat around the bush with someone like him.

"Yi Fei sent me to ask whether Lin Changzai will attend the Qiqiao Festival banquet. She also wanted to inquire about the Second Prince to make arrangements."

That was indeed a serious matter. If the family incident hadn't occurred, Lin Wanyi would have naturally preferred to avoid such obligations. But now she understood a principle: sometimes, trouble finds you even when you try to avoid it. It was better to face it head-on.

After some thought, she replied, "Thank you for Yi Fei's concern. I am feeling better now, so I will naturally attend. However, I heard from Du Momo that the Second Prince has yet to recover, so he may not be able to go. Please relay this to Yi Fei."

"Understood."

At this point, Ruan Ming did not even leave room for small talk; after exchanging pleasantries, he left Huifang Courtyard directly.

Xia An, who followed Lin Wanyi, couldn't help but pat her chest.

Since they entered the palace, the eunuchs they had encountered varied greatly. Some, like Dong Yuzhong and Qin An, were polite, while others, like Qiu Ming, were serious on the surface but quite easygoing privately. Then there were those with a livelier temperament, like Xiao Luzi.

However, she had never encountered someone as rigid as Ruan Ming. To be honest, he didn't resemble a eunuch at all; he looked more like a soldier on the battlefield. For some reason, she felt he exuded an aura reminiscent of death.

Lin Wanyi glanced at Qiu Ming and then said, "Inform Du Momo about this matter. She must manage her people well in the next few days. Otherwise, if any rumors leak out, Yi Fei will not be easy to handle."