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Mu Xiaoci was unaware of Yunxi's skill level.

It remains to be seen whether he only recognizes a few words or is able to read an entire book.

He did not look down on Yunxi, nor did he feel arrogant or conceited because he thought his knowledge was superior to hers.

This is commendable; maintaining humility despite such a high position demonstrates excellent character.

But this small favor wasn't enough to move Yunxi. She knew everything about this man and knew that she had only piqued his interest temporarily.

To keep him interested in you, you'll need to put in more effort.

"Your Majesty, this servant is ignorant. I have only read some collections of poems and have never read a book with so many words. I do not know if I can read it all."

After speaking, she turned slightly to look at him, "If there's anything I don't understand later, may I humbly ask Your Majesty for guidance?"

If we are truly studying together, it means we will have the chance to meet again in the future.

As time goes by, you'll naturally become familiar with it.

But Yunxi didn't have that much time to spend on him, and she knew very well that in a few months, when her belly got bigger, she would never have the chance to go out again.

He didn't have much time left, and if he wanted Mu Xiaoci to be inseparable from him, he would need to use some tricks.

The pavilion wasn't large, and the space for two people was even more cramped.

Mu Xiaoci only realized later that the two were in an ambiguous position. It was also the first time that he found that he did not feel any physical aversion to it, and even accepted in his heart that the other party allowed him to get close to him.

It was a strange feeling that made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

He tried to stand up straight, tensed his body, and looked down at Yunxi, only to find that her body was even smaller than he had imagined.

From this angle, you can only see half of her face, but it feels very familiar.

I even think it looks kind of nice.

When the word popped into his mind, Mu Xiaoci felt like he was going crazy.

The palace maid in front of me is at best a little nicer to talk about and a little more graceful in figure; she can't be called beautiful at all!

With three thousand beauties in the harem, any noble lady could easily outshine Yunxi in front of him. How could he have such thoughts?

Mu Xiaoci looked at Yun Xi again and felt a little guilty, so he stepped back. He suddenly felt incredibly clear-headed and even wanted to leave.

But Yunxi happened to approach at this moment, slightly raised her head, and asked the same question again.

"Does Your Majesty think this servant is too dull to teach me?"

This time was different from before; she even raised her head and looked at him with feigned courage while speaking.

Mu Xiaoci looked down and saw only her slightly shimmering lips. He couldn't help but let his Adam's apple bob up and down, and he held his breath as he turned his face to the other side.

"I am very busy on weekdays..."

"May this servant leave a note for His Majesty?"

Yunxi didn't care at all. She pointed to the table not far away and said, "I can still write a few characters. Your Majesty can come whenever you have time. I am not very knowledgeable, but I want to understand the vast world and the magnificent Tianwai Mountain."

She suddenly thought of many things here.

Thinking of her Yan Yu, back then, the characters were not even as long as her legs. She had just learned a few words, and she would hold a book and read it day and night.

Yunxi felt sorry for him and privately advised him to take a break occasionally. She could keep it a secret from the Empress, but Yan Yu shook his head and said these words to her.

Yan Yu said that as a prince and the eldest son of the legitimate wife, he should set a good example for his older brother.

Even when his mother and father were not around, he would study diligently, wanting to understand the vast world, to see the beautiful scenery outside the Forbidden City through books, and to know the long history of Dawu.

That one sentence touched her deeply.

Instead of persuading others to learn, Yunxi learned herself. After that, she stopped trying to dissuade them, but instead frequently had the imperial kitchen send them medicinal meals to nourish their eyes, and she also studied alongside the children.

She had actually read most of the books here long ago.

She knows everything, from folk customs to important news, and even some travelogues.

But these weren't things Mu Xiaoci brought her; they were her children.

Even if she couldn't meet Mu Xiaoci here, Yunxi felt genuinely happy just to be able to come and visit occasionally.

She didn't know how beautiful she looked; even just her back view had a certain charm.

True beauty lies in the bone structure, not just the skin. Even if Yunxi deliberately made herself look ugly, her superior bone structure would still be undeniable.

This is even more pronounced in dimly lit places like this.

The light and shadow fell on the contours of her profile, like a soft glow, brightening her previously downcast features and revealing her true appearance.

Mu Xiaoci's pupils widened, and he blinked in disbelief, wanting to see more clearly.

But Yunxi had already walked out, not giving him a chance to see clearly.

She was waiting for his answer, her beautiful eyes bright and shining, as if she were smiling at him when she stared at him.

These naturally alluring eyes were Yunxi's most easily exposed feature. If she didn't have a favor to ask of Mu Xiaoci, she probably wouldn't look at people like that.

Mu Xiaoci has fallen for him.

She could tell just by looking at his blank expression, but she still pretended not to see anything. Just as she was about to take a step forward to tease him, he came to his senses and took the initiative to step back to keep his distance.

"It's not impossible. I'll come over if I have the time."

"This servant thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness and for granting my request."

She curtsied, not pushing her luck, and restored the distance between them as before.

Everything should be left unsaid, and Yunxi didn't plan to reveal too much of her identity yet.

You need to work hard to permeate every aspect of his life, so that you think of her in everything you do, and then you'll never be able to escape her.

This is just the first step.

Yunxi casually picked up a book and handed it to Mu Xiaoci, saying that she wanted to read this one first.

It was a book about miscellaneous things in Southwest China. Although it was an introductory book, it contained many obscure characters and even some Southwestern Mandarin. Even Mu Xiaoci found it a bit confusing when he read it, and he didn't think Yun Xi could understand it.

"Why did you suddenly want to read this book?"

"Didn't His Majesty say to start with simple travelogues? I find this book quite interesting. I haven't been to the Southwest yet, and I'd like to learn about the local customs and culture from this book."

"Since you're interested, then go ahead and watch."

Mu Xiaoci wasn't good at putting people down, and seeing that the other party was indeed interested, he readily accepted the explanation.

When the topic shifted to something else, he breathed a sigh of relief and wasn't as nervous as before.

But deep down, he was increasingly suspicious of Yunxi.

He suddenly thought of the woman at the pavilion that day and made a bold guess.

If that woman really is Yunxi, then the answer has already been revealed.

The Forbidden City is heavily guarded day and night, so it's impossible for anyone to sneak in unnoticed. The only possibility is that this woman has been in the palace all along.

In the palace, apart from the concubines, no one else could possibly escape his eyes.

However, he doesn't have enough evidence to prove it yet, but he's already secretly thinking about how to uncover Yunxi's identity.

Yunxi didn't think too much about it; she just looked at the book in her hand and felt a little smug.

Because soon, Princess Nanzhu from the southwest will come to the capital and ask the emperor to find her a good match.

Then, the palace will become quite lively.

In her previous life, she only saw this book later and discovered that there were many reminders and precautions. Now, she is reading it again to remember it more firmly.

To make Mu Xiaoci remember her, this method is not enough. No, it should be said that relying solely on looks or intelligence is not enough.

She needs to make herself stronger.

The two did not stay there for long. Yunxi became nervous after hearing the bell ring, and said goodbye to Mu Xiaoci while holding her book.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for allowing me to study here. I will study diligently. May Your Majesty be well."

He left upon receiving the order, without offering any attempt to persuade Mu Xiaoci to stay.

The flower basket was still outside. Richard was a good man; he even knew what her mission was and helped pick the flowers after she and the Emperor went inside.

But when I handed her the flower basket, I added a word of advice.

"Yunxi, there is a distinction between master and servant. In this palace, you must always remember your identity."

"Thank you, Eunuch Richard. Yunxi will absolutely not overstep her bounds."

Yunxi's attitude remained unchanged.

No matter how good her relationship with Mu Xiaoci was, she knew what her duty was.

There are easy ways to survive in the imperial harem, and there are difficult ways to survive.

The only constant is not to make too many enemies.

Her status is ultimately humble; she should find what suits her best, rather than trying to climb the social ladder like others.

Especially for someone as high up as Mu Xiaoci, if they don't prepare carefully, they might be framed and killed before they even reach the top.

She always kept in mind what her fate was in her past life.

Now, life is infinitely better than in my previous life.

Yunxi has finally returned to Jingyang Palace.

Jingyang Palace is close to the Emperor's bedroom, and even closer to Shaoyang Palace.

Jingyang Palace is a large palace, similar in size to Shaoyang Palace, and only those of the rank of four imperial concubines could reside there.

Li Ruolan was overjoyed when she first arrived, wishing she could laugh every day. If her laughter could reach Shaoyang Palace not far away, she would consider it a victory.

She seemed to enjoy this childish competition.

But Consort Su of Shaoyang Palace did not think so.

Deep down, she probably hated Li Ruolan to death, and suddenly understood why Consort Wan hated this vile woman.

Now, when I think back to the name Li Ruolan, I think of the Emperor's attitude towards her that day. What could be more heartbreaking than that?

Now that the other party is provoking her directly, Consort Su is even more patient than before.

Li Ruolan's face has been beaming with joy these days.

When he saw Yunxi return, he only asked her a few casual questions, such as what flowers she had picked.

"This servant went to the plum garden and saw that the plum blossoms had already grown buds. I thought they were quite nice, so I picked some to show Your Highness. There were also some camellias, which are growing very well now."

Unfortunately, Li Ruolan didn't like these things at all and only glanced at them before turning away.

"Very good. You don't need to worry about these things anymore. Just take good care of yourself. Oh, by the way, Granny Gui has found another palace maid to serve me. Go and get to know her."

Now that Li Ruolan is Consort Lan, she also has two maids who serve her personally.

One is Yunxi, and the other is Qingqiu.

That bitch who betrayed Yunxi back then!