The Apo Master dressed up as Concubine Ling and killed the Ruyi sisters

After Han Xiangjian learned of Han Qi's death, she bore a grudge against Ruyi. In order to avenge Han Qi in the future, Han Xiangjian could only pretend to be ignorant of the matter.

After Ruyi saw Ling Yunche sending Han Qi out of the palace, Han Xiangjian not only never made any excessive demands on her again, but it was as if Han Qi had never appeared in the Old Summer Palace.

Ruyi was very satisfied with this and praised Ling Yunche for his thoughtfulness in front of Hailan Rongpei many times.

Yan Wan successfully gave birth to the fifteenth prince, and the emperor rewarded her greatly. The Yongshou Palace was very lively, making the Yikun Palace seem even more desolate.

All the concubines went to Yongshou Palace to celebrate the fifteenth prince's full moon. Hailan, Balin Meiruo and Wanpin went to visit Ruyi.

Ruyi looked at Balin Meiruo wearing the headband and jewelry given by Yanwan, and asked with a smile: "Today is the fifteenth prince's full moon, why didn't Concubine Ying go to Yongshou Palace to congratulate?"

Balin Meiruo snorted coldly, "It is especially at times like this that I must come to the Yikun Palace to pay my respects. The Emperor always asks me why I don't wear the things that Concubine Ling gave me, so today I will wear them for them to see!"

Ruyi was amused and laughed: "You are already a mother, but you still speak and act like a child. You are still fearless like when you first entered the palace."

Balin Meiruo said: "When I first entered the palace, I knew nothing. How many times did I get schemed against by Concubine Ling? But I know that I have the forty-nine Mongolian tribes behind me. Even if Concubine Ling has a prince by her side, she can't do anything to me!"

Speaking of Concubine Ling, Hai Lan sighed and said, "Concubine Ling is so lucky. She gave birth to another prince for the emperor. This is her fourth child."

Balin Meiruo was jealous and mocking, "Noble Concubine Ling has been in the palace for more than ten years, but her pregnancy has not moved. I thought there was something wrong with her body and she couldn't get pregnant."

"But who would have thought that in just five or six years, she would have given birth to four children! As soon as she came out of confinement, the emperor couldn't wait to summon her to his bedchamber. Wasn't she already pregnant? How many children does she want?"

Hai Lan saw that Ruyi looked a little gloomy, and hurriedly spoke to comfort her: "Your Highness Concubine Ling is of low birth, and the status of a son in the palace depends on the mother. Even if she gives birth to many children, what difference does it make? It's better for Concubine Ying to have a princess."

Balin Meiruo nodded in agreement. "Sister Yupin is right. Although Jingxuan is only a princess, she has the support of the 49 Mongolian tribes. Except for the 12th and 5th princes, she is more noble than all the princes and princesses in the palace!"

Wanpin came to the Yikun Palace to pay her respects, not to listen to Balin Meiruo bragging about herself.

Wanpin sighed and counted on her fingers: "No matter how humble your royal concubine's birth is, she still has princes and princesses by her side."

"And I haven't slept with the emperor for six years, four months and thirteen days. It's been so long that I can hardly even remember what the emperor looks like."

After hearing what Wanpin said, Ruyi and the other two laughed at the same time, as if they felt that compared with Wanpin, they were not as good as the best but better than the worst.

Ruyi tilted her head and said, "Why are you saying this for no reason? It's late autumn now, and I feel even more discouraged after hearing this."

Hai Lan also said, "Sister Wanpin, please be more open-minded. We are all old and ugly, so naturally we cannot compare to the young and beautiful sisters in the palace. Do you think we can still expect the emperor to pick us when we are in our seventies or eighties?"

After hearing this, Concubine Wan could only smile helplessly.

Since the Emperor pacified the Dzungar tribe, Princess Hejing and her husband have stayed in the capital for a long time.

On this day, Princess Hejing came to the palace to pay her respects to the Emperor, and went to Yongshou Palace to visit Yanwan.

"Your son greets your Majesty."

Yan Wan hurriedly asked Princess Hejing to sit down, "Princess, have you come to the palace to pay your respects to the Emperor and Empress Xiaoxian again?"

Princess Hejing said, "My mother has passed away for many years. I am afraid no one remembers her anymore."

Yan Wan comforted him, "What are you talking about, Princess? Since the death of Empress Xiaoxian, the Emperor has sealed Changchun Palace and does not allow ordinary people to enter. It is obvious that the Emperor can't let go of Empress Xiaoxian."

"Now the princess and her husband live in the capital. If Empress Xiaoxian is still alive, she would be pleased to see the princess from time to time."

Princess Hejing said with emotion: "Among the concubines, the emperor would not allow anyone to set foot in Changchun Palace except Empress Ling. It was also Empress Ling who risked her life to expose Jin's true face and avenge her mother and brother."

"This princess can stay in the capital for a long time, thanks to the advice of Madam Ling. In the harem, only Madam Ling still remembers my mother."

Seeing Princess Hejing's sad face, Yan Wan consoled her, "I came from Changchun Palace, so naturally I am on the side of Empress Xiaoxian. But in this palace, besides me, there are many people who still remember Empress Xiaoxian's kindness and grace."

Princess Hejing snorted coldly, "Humph, after Ulanara Ruyi became the queen, the palace has been full of extravagance. In order to curry favor with her, how could the servants still remember my mother's virtue of frugality?"

Yan Wan said: "Princess, don't be so sad. As far as I know, the emperor misses Empress Xiaoxian very much. Since Empress Xiaoxian passed away, the emperor has written many poems."

"It's just that no one has compiled it into a book, so few people inside and outside the court know about it. If the emperor's poems in remembrance of Empress Xiaoxian can be collected, then everyone inside and outside the court will know how virtuous Empress Xiaoxian was."

"Then everyone will know that the current queen cannot be compared with Empress Xiaoxian!"

Princess Hejing's eyes lit up, and she thought this was a good idea. "This princess and your majesty are both too conspicuous. I'm afraid the queen will interfere. It's better to hand this matter over to someone else."

Yan Wan agreed, "Princess, you have thought it through. I will find someone inconspicuous to do it. Princess, just wait for good news."

Yanwan quickly sent a message, asking Concubine Wan to meet her in Changchun Palace.

When Wanpin arrived at Changchun Palace, Yanwan had been waiting for a long time. Wanpin greeted her cautiously and defensively, "I greet your Highness the Imperial Concubine Ling!"

Yan Wan smiled and said, "Sister Wanpin is here? I have something I would like to ask Sister Wanpin for help."

Concubine Wan has been living in Zhongcui Palace, accompanying Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui.

In the palace, apart from Imperial Noble Consort Chunhui, the one she is closest to is Ruyi.

When Concubine Ling asked her for help, Wanpin immediately thought it was a trap and quickly refused.

"Your Highness Imperial Concubine Ling is still in great favor and has the power to assist in managing the six palaces. How can I help? Your Highness Imperial Concubine Ling is too kind to me!"

Yan Wan did not beat around the bush and said bluntly: "Sister Wanpin, look at the furnishings and layout of Changchun Palace, which are just like when Empress Xiaoxian was alive, and you will know how much the emperor misses Empress Xiaoxian."

"Over the years, the emperor has written countless mourning poems for Empress Xiaoxian. If someone could compile these poems into a book and offer it in front of Empress Xiaoxian's spirit."

"Not only does everyone in the palace know about Empress Xiaoxian's virtue, but it also demonstrates the emperor's long-lasting love. If the emperor knew about this, he would definitely look at this person with new eyes."

Wanpin didn't want to get involved in the dispute between Ruyi and Yanwan, and she didn't dare to offend Ruyi, so she politely declined.

"You, Imperial Concubine Ling, are from Changchun Palace. In terms of talent, Imperial Concubine Shu is the best in the palace. You and Imperial Concubine Shu are fully capable of handling such matters. Why do you need to ask a concubine to do it for you?"

Yan Wan stopped Wanpin and asked, "Even if it's for the emperor, Sister Wanpin is unwilling?"