She could only bow her head and listen to the lecture.
"The Lin family looks glamorous, but it's only because my grandfather is still in the court and my grandmother is still a princess with some residual power. But if we want to protect the stability and reputation of the Lin family for generations, we need the joint efforts of you and me, my sister."
"Getting pregnant early is the only way out for the Lin family, you and me, understand?"
Lin Wanyi sneered in her heart. After talking for so long, wasn't it just to let her continue to serve the emperor well and give birth to a child early?
And it must be a prince!
But by then, her fate will probably be the same as Su Bin's.
She knew it in her heart, but she couldn't show it on her face.
Since Concubine Lin said this to her, she was not afraid that she would guess the meaning behind it. No wonder she had to repeatedly mention the Dragon Boat Festival. It turned out that she wanted to threaten her elder brother's future, and her younger brother's future, so that she had to yield.
As expected, she was the granddaughter raised by Princess Rongkang herself. Even the means of threat were exactly the same. There was never any backstabbing. They were all quick, accurate and ruthless to grasp the other party's handle and hit the target with one strike.
Lin Wanyi felt powerless. Whether she was willing or not, she had already embarked on this road. As for the way out, she couldn't see through it.
"I understand."
Lin Wanyi forgot how she walked out of Linzhi Palace. She just felt that the pain of being at the mercy of others was really unspeakable.
Xia An accompanied her on the side. Seeing that her young lady's face was getting worse and worse, she asked worriedly.
"Young lady, what's wrong? What did the imperial concubine say to you?"
Lin Wanyi shook her head and didn't intend to tell Xia An.
Since Imperial Concubine Lin had sent all the palace people away, she naturally didn't want others to know about this matter.
It would be safer for Xia An to know less."I want to go to the Imperial Garden for a walk. I don't want to go back to the palace."
At this moment, she needed time to calm down. If she went back to Yihua Palace, it would be troublesome for Mu Ying to notice something wrong and ask about it.
Xia An knew that when the young lady was in a bad mood at home, she liked to sit under the corridor to bask in the sun.
But this was in the palace, and the sunlight in the left hall was not as good as that in the Imperial Garden, so it was normal to go out and relax.
The last time she came here, Lin Wanyi was followed by a chattering Mu Lanchun. The two of them talked and laughed, which was quite lively.
But now, she was walking alone in this garden full of spring colors, which seemed much more lonely.
The ground was paved with smooth pebbles in different patterns, which probably all meant happiness, wealth, longevity and joy.
The potted flowers were very lively.
However, Lin Wanyi walked straight to an ancient tree in the garden and stood there steadily.
Looking up at the lush greenery on the top, she felt that it was more comfortable to be a tree like this.
She recalled many things from her youth. In the east wing of the prime minister's mansion, there was also such an ancient locust tree, perched on the easternmost side, with lush branches and leaves, which blocked out the light from the three side rooms.
It was also because of this that the side room was converted into a good place to cool off in the summer.
She had a cold disease, but was very afraid of heat, so she was taken care of very carefully since she was a child.
Including the five years she spent at her grandfather's house, she was loved very much by the whole family.
Thinking of her current situation, she didn't know what the family outside would look like.
The breeze was blowing, and the branches and leaves were swaying.
After standing for half an hour, she finally came to her senses.
Her emotions calmed down a lot, and she turned around and looked at Xia An and said with a smile.
"Let's go back to the palace."
"Yes."
The master and servant left the Imperial Garden, but they didn't notice the pair of obscure eyes behind them, looking at Lin Wanyi's departing figure, as if they were exploring.
When they returned to the left hall, Mu Lanchun had already left.
Chunqi came out anxiously, pulled Lin Wanyi to look around, and was relieved to see that she was still the same as when she left.
"The young lady has been gone for a long time, and I was worried sick."
"Don't worry, I just went to the Imperial Garden for a walk, so I was delayed a little."
"It's almost time for lunch. If the young lady doesn't come back, I will go to Linzhi Palace to look for you."
Seeing Chunqi's sincere concern, Lin Wanyi felt warm in her heart.
In this harem, at least there are people who care about her. Even for them, she can't be easily defeated.
So she changed the subject and talked.
"Is the green plum pastry ready? Has Mu Ying agreed to come and get it?"
"Don't worry, young lady. I packed a big portion for Ying'er to take away, but I've left one portion for you and Xia An to eat when you come back."
After saying that, she called Xiao Luzi.
He brought in the plate of green plum pastry in a very proper manner, then bowed and was about to leave. Since being "lectured" at the pergola last time, Xiao Luzi has been more well-behaved than before.He rarely approaches Lin Wanyi on weekdays. If he hears them talking, he will just walk away, either staying in the small kitchen or watering the flowers in the courtyard. He doesn't dare to ask about any gossip.
Before he left, Lin Wanyi called him to stay.
The lesson has been given, and he just needs to remember it in his heart.
It wouldn't be too harsh or distant.
"You haven't tasted this green plum pastry yet, right? This is Chunqi's specialty, especially when paired with fragrant tea, it's really delicious."
After saying that, she picked up a piece and handed it over.
Xiao Luzi was flattered. He thought that after the last incident, the young lady would stay away from him for a long time.
Unexpectedly, she actually gave him food.
He was suddenly moved and surprised, and his eyes were sparkling.
But he still held back and said in a suppressed voice.
"Thank you for the reward, young lady."
Seeing this, Chunqi also stepped forward and reminded him.
"Save this for the afternoon. Lunch will be served soon. Be careful not to eat too much pastry and not have enough rice."
"Don't worry, sister Chunqi, I can eat a lot. Even if I finish this plate, I can still have two bowls of rice later."
After a joke, the few people returned to the beginning.
Xiao Luzi's heart, which was hanging high, finally settled down.
Lunch was the food sent by the imperial kitchen, which included the stewed three fresh dishes.
Looking at the dish, Lin Wanyi thought of what she had said to the emperor last night.
She slapped her head and remembered.
"I promised to sew pajamas for His Majesty yesterday, and I almost forgot about it."
Chunqi widened her eyes and said exaggeratedly.
"My lady! How could you forget this?"
Lin Wanyi was a little embarrassed by her nagging, and immediately ordered.
"Go find the material quickly, His Majesty's pajamas must not be sloppy!"