'But then again,' Wangxin thought, 'I already broke my vows when I met Xiao Mo and fell for him.'
'So, what's the harm in breaking my vows one more time?'
"Lie to someone?" Ning Wei asked, puzzled.
"Yes," Wangxin nodded. "Some time ago, Lord Yan, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, gave me a gift. I happened to overhear that the Ministry is selecting more female chefs for the Imperial Palace. Perhaps we could ask Lord Yan for a favor... but it would require telling a little white lie."
"That's alright, Sister Wangxin!" Ning Wei said cheerfully. "Actually, you don't even have to lie. Just give me a letter, and I can get in on my own!"
"Really?" Wangxin blinked.
"Yes, really."
Ning Wei nodded.
"Sister Wangxin, all you need to do is write a short letter of introduction. Leave the rest to me!"
...
「One hour later, at the Minister of Rites' Mansion.」
Minister Yan sat in the main seat of the grand hall, looking at the letter in his hand.
