"This..." Ren Wanyun hesitated. If she stayed with Ye Lily and something happened to Ye Lily, it would be hard for her to get away. Before she could come up with a better way, Ye Lily continued, "If Auntie refuses, it's fine if Eldest Sister or Second Sister is willing to squeeze with me."

Ye Amy's eyes flickered but she didn't speak. Ye Cindy didn't know exactly what her mother had arranged but also vaguely guessed that this trip was aimed at Ye Lily. Besides, now she hated Ye Lily so much that she didn't even want to pretend to be friendly on the surface. Naturally, she said coldly, "I'm used to staying alone."

"So..." Ye Lily pondered slightly.

"Then I'll go and stay in the North Pavilion with Fifth Young Lady." Before Ye Lily finished speaking, Ren Wanyun took the initiative and said. She was afraid that Ye Lily would change her mind at this time. She thought that staying together but far away would be fine. Anyway, the blame wouldn't fall on her. Ye Xin was far away. At that time, it would be whatever she said and the truth would be whatever she said.

Ye Lily smiled slightly, "Then thank you, Second Aunt, for your company."

She spoke politely but Ren Wanyun couldn't help but twitch her eyebrows. In an instant, she had a smiling face again, "We are all family."

After solving the problem of where to stay, the next step was to pack things. Because Ye Cindy and Ye Amy said they were a little tired, they wouldn't have the vegetarian meal together. The servants would bring it to their rooms. When they arrived at the North Pavilion, before Ren Wanyun could speak, Ye Lily said, "I also feel very tired. I won't have the vegetarian meal with Second Aunt. I'll go back to my room first."

Ren Wanyun was stunned and then smiled, "Then do as you wish. If you're tired, rest early."

Ye Lily nodded in agreement.

When the little novice monk who led the way brought Ye Lily and her two maids to the room, Ye Lily couldn't help but sigh a little.

Indeed, in such a somewhat quiet and simple temple as Wolong Temple, this room was particularly elegant. Next to it was a small forest of trees, which was quite secluded. Although the furnishings in the room were simple, they all showed delicacy everywhere. When people saw it, they would feel happy.

"The scenery here is so beautiful." Gu Yu was a little surprised.

"Return to the benefactor. This room is for the distinguished guests in the temple. The lady of your mansion instructed to leave this noble guest room for the benefactor." The little novice monk bowed and said.

"Thank Second Aunt for her kindness on my behalf." Ye Lily said calmly. But her eyes were looking around. This was the innermost room in the North Pavilion. That is to say, under the secluded scenery, these places were almost closed. If someone shouted, it would be useless.

It was rare that they even blocked her escape route. As for the delicacy of the room arrangement, it was probably just for the convenience of "that person" to enjoy.

"What kind of incense is this?" Jing Zhe picked up a few sticks of incense on the small table in front of the desk and smelled it under her nose, "It's a little like orchid but more fragrant than orchid." Her eyes fell on the orchid-shaped incense burner, "This incense burner is really unique."

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When Gu Yu saw it, she also smiled and said, "It seems that the temple has also specially inquired. The young lady always lights incense before going to bed. When the young lady is tired at night, light it before going to bed. You can sleep soundly at night."

"Now I think this Wolong Temple is not bad," Jing Zhe joked cheerfully, "No wonder although it's in the deep mountains, Second Madam still has to come to pray for blessings."

Ye Lily frowned slightly and walked to the small table. She took the incense in Jing Zhe's hand and smelled it under her nose. After smelling it, her frown tightened even more.

The two maids saw this and asked hesitantly, "Miss, is there something wrong with this incense?"

What's abnormal must be strange. In Ye Lily's heart, since entering Wolong Temple, she hadn't let down her guard for a moment. The more proper this place was, the more dangerous she could see. She did have the habit of lighting incense before going to bed. Besides, girls always liked delicate things. The incense burner was so cute. Even for playing with it, ordinary girls would light incense to match the secluded and elegant environment here.

But for her, it was different. The women who survived in the harem would use all kinds of means to climb up. Ye Lily had been in the position of the empress of the six palaces for so many years in her previous life. Naturally, she wasn't without any insight. She had seen many of these underhanded means and things. As for the aphrodisiac in the incense, it was a trick that the concubines had played out.

If she were an ordinary boudoir girl, she would naturally have never heard of this thing.

"It's not a good thing." She loosened her hand and the incense fell on the small table.

Gu Yu and Jing Zhe were startled and looked at each other. After a moment, Jing Zhe said, "Then shall I throw this thing out?"

"No need." Ye Lily's eyes fell on the small table. Ren Wanyun and that person had spent so much effort to prepare a good gift for her. If these means were wasted, it would be a pity. The corners of her lips suddenly showed a cold smile, "Keep it. It will be useful eventually."

...

In another room far from Ye Lily's room, Ren Wanyun sat in front of the couch. Standing in front of her was an old woman with a hunched back. It was none other than Mama Gui.

"You also know about tonight's matter. After it's done, there will naturally be benefits for you. If it fails..." Ren Wanyun snorted, "You know what the result will be without me saying."

When she spoke, there was no longer the kind and gentle look she usually had. Her eyes were really chilling.

Mama Gui flattered and smiled, "Madam, rest assured. Everything is in this old slave's hands. This old slave will naturally not make mistakes. I expect everything will go smoothly tonight."

Ren Wanyun's expression only eased and said, "I naturally trust you. After all, you are the closest person to Fifth Young Lady. We do this for the Ye Mansion. When Fifth Young Lady grows up and understands the pros and cons, she will naturally know that you are doing it for her good. You won't be treated unfairly."

Mama Gui nodded in agreement but scorned in her heart. If Ye Lily knew about this matter in the future, she would hate her to death. How could she think it was for her good? Thinking of what was going to happen tonight, Mama Gui couldn't help but feel a little frightened. She didn't expect that this always kind-looking eldest lady of the Ye family would come up with such a vicious method. After all, this matter would be a life-long nightmare for any unmarried girl.

The next moment, she saw Ren Wanyun give a wink to Cai Ju beside her. Cai Ju smiled and took out a sachet and stuffed it into Mama Gui's hand, smiling, "This time, it's up to Mama Gui to take care of it."

Mama Gui pinched it with her hand and found that the sachet was not light. Her face immediately beamed with joy and said, "I'll make sure to satisfy the madam."

After saying a few more words, Mama Gui got up and left.

"Is the madam really going to rest here tonight?" Xiang Lan asked, "This room is after all in the same place as Fifth Young Lady's room."

"It's fine," Ren Wanyun waved her hand carelessly, "Early tomorrow morning, it will be whatever I say. Maybe when the eldest uncle comes back, it's not certain if this person is still alive. After all, there's nothing to be afraid of." She smiled fiercely, "Eldest uncle, eldest sister-in-law, who told you to block the way of my Qing'er."