Mei Siyu found the man before her more appealing, finding his smile so charming. Dressed in a white robe, his features were exceptionally beautiful. If not for his male attire, she might have mistaken him for a delicate beauty. His beauty had a softness other men lacked, and she had never seen anyone wear white so elegantly.
Realizing her rudeness, Mei Siyu shyly withdrew her focused gaze. “Ah, yes, but I have my reasons.” Her almond eyes were filled with tears.
“What reasons might the miss have?”
“I’m looking for something very important, the only keepsake my mother left me.”
“Is this it? I found it by the rockery last night.” Ming Leng Yun held out a purple crystal.
“Ha, that’s it! I don’t know how to thank the gentleman for his kindness.” Mei Siyu took the crystal, overjoyed. She never expected the gentleman had found it so effortlessly!
Her every expression captivated him. How could there be such a unique woman who could touch one’s heartstrings and steal one’s soul!
“May I know the gentleman’s name? I should know my benefactor’s name, shouldn’t I?” Mei Siyu lowered her eyes and smiled softly.
“I am Ming Leng Yun. May I know the miss’s name?” Ming Leng Yun maintained his warm smile.
Mei Siyu walked far away, then turned back. “Next time we meet, I’ll tell the benefactor. Haha.” She raised the crystal, swinging it back and forth. “GOOGNEET”
Where did she come from? Why did she have such an inexplicable mysterious air! Even her walking made one’s imagination run wild. She was truly a mysterious woman!
“Third Prince, you’re here. The Emperor is waiting for you.” Liu Gongong urged, exhausted from searching for the Third Prince.
Only after she disappeared did he reluctantly follow Liu Gongong to the banquet. “Third Brother is here, quickly sit next to Eighth Brother,” he said. For this always calm third brother, he always felt an inexplicable worry. Someone with such a personality shouldn’t be born into the imperial family!
“This subject pays respects to the Emperor.” Ming Leng Yun bowed and sat down.
[Text: 007 Meeting Again]
Miss, it seems you often go out at night,”
“Oh, I’m specifically on night duty, serving the masters and then resting here for a moment.” She said this so reluctantly, would they not believe her? She always encounters him, no wonder he would be suspicious.
“Where are you going?”
“I’m going to a palace banquet today and now preparing to return to my residence.” Lightly and casually, without extra words.
“That, can you take me out? I mean just go out for a stroll, and then secretly return.” Her small face carried a pleading expression. She somewhat knew that palace women cannot casually leave the palace, but she is not a palace woman – she is a modern woman named Yan Baomei!
For some reason, she inexplicably believed this man she had only seen twice, believed he would take her out!
[Text: 008 The Empress Dowager’s Birthday]
“Today probably won’t work, it’s too late.” Ming Lengyan suppressed his inner joy, trying to appear calm.
His answer wasn’t very satisfactory to Mei Siyu, but having a chance was better than no chance at all! She looked left and right, and in the weak moonlight, saw that his features somewhat resembled someone, though she couldn’t recall who.
Mei Siyu gracefully bowed and politely said: “Then I’ll stay here. Thank you, Master Ming. Siyu bids you farewell.” With that, Mei Siyu in her white clothing waved to Ming Lengyan and left with a light smile.
Ming Lengyan watched her gradually distant figure, his feelings for her growing, truly a charming woman! Someone impossible to refuse.
“Miss, today is the Empress Dowager’s birthday. All the concubines have been invited to the banquet. I wonder if you will be among them.”
The answer was naturally “No way!” If he won’t invite her, she can go herself! Mei Siyu certainly wouldn’t miss this exciting opportunity. How to go out? Going during the day was dangerous, but she should still manage it, hehe, she had a plan.
Changing into Xiao Rou’s clothes, Mei Siyu simply styled her hair, looking delicate. She quietly slipped away from others’ notice and escaped from the Yangfeng Palace!
“How beautiful, at least ten times more beautiful than at night! The scenery is truly lovely!” Walking and appreciating the garden’s scenery, the feeling of being out was quite nice. In the future, she would come out during the day, not being a night owl anymore.
“Hey, which palace are you from? Wandering around so carelessly.” Speaking was a nanny around 30 years old, looking fairly attractive, speaking in a relatively gentle tone.
Mei Siyu didn’t expect to be noticed. After careful consideration, she replied, “Nanny, you look in great spirits today, even more beautiful than yesterday.”
The nanny, flattered by her compliment, couldn’t continue to trouble her, merely advising her not to wander around aimlessly. The crisis passed without incident.
Everyone was preparing for the banquet, no one paid attention to Mei Siyu. She was happy to relax, blending in among the palace maids, quickly becoming one with them, harmonious and joyful.
“I heard the Third Prince will also be coming today.” A palace maid whispered softly. While everyone was discussing, the supervising nannies unexpectedly arrived.
“You, you, and you, come with me.” The supervising nanny selected three well-behaved, attractive palace maids. Mei Siyu was among them.
Mei Siyu initially wanted to refuse but her curiosity drove her to follow. It was just serving dishes and pouring water, nothing serious would happen. She’d watched enough palace dramas on TV, being careful should prevent any issues.
The supervising nanny led them to the Junyang Palace, gave instructions, and quickly left, with many tasks still pending.
While Mei Siyu was feeling bored, the main character appeared. The leading man was dignified and noble – wasn’t this Chen? How was he dressed so magnificently, like a TV emperor, wearing yellow robes embroidered with a dragon soaring through clouds, a crown adorned with night-luminous pearls, moving like flowing water, extraordinarily imposing.
She thought to herself it was probably a costume. Mei Siyu wanted to attract his attention, but he didn’t glance her way at all. She was assigned to serve tea, and her opportunity finally arrived. Joyfully, she carried the tea, approaching him, occasionally making exaggerated expressions, finally catching someone’s attention.
[Text: 009 Another Encounter with Ming Lengchen]
Mei Siyu was deep in thought when Liu Gong Gong’s orchid-like finger was about to fall on her head. It didn’t hurt as expected. She saw Ming Leng Chen grab Liu Gong Gong’s arm, “Liu Gong Gong, you may retire now.” His voice was firm and brook no argument.
“This servant will retire immediately.” He left timidly. “We meet again, treasure sister,” Ming Leng Chen said, standing very close to Mei Siyu, his hot breath blowing into her snow-white neck, causing her to shiver involuntarily.
Although Mei Siyu was a modern woman, she had never been in love before. Such an intimate gesture naturally caught her off guard! It was understandable that she would feel shy.
“That… he said you are the emperor, is that true?” Mei Siyu’s cheeks blushed, speaking softly like an orchid, trying to hide her embarrassment and not wanting him to notice.
“Haha, what do you think?” Before Mei Siyu could respond, she heard, “This subject greets the emperor, long live, long live, long live!” Such a familiar voice, deep and rich. Because of her shyness, she had been keeping her head down and hadn’t seen the person’s face, secretly guessing it might be Ming Leng Yu.
Ming Leng Chen whispered in Mei Siyu’s ear, “Meet me at the rockery tonight. I’ll be waiting for you.” Then he put his arm around her shoulder and walked into the inner room, leaving a stunned Mei Siyu behind.
