Concubine Jia didn't get the upper hand over Yan Wan, so she went back to Qixiang Palace in anger. Late at night, Zhenshu came to report in a beaming mood.

"Master! The Yu clan just sent us news that the old prince died of his illness and no medicine could cure him! Our prince has inherited the throne and has become the new king of the Yu clan!"

"Really? I have finally waited for the day when the Crown Prince inherits the throne! That's great!" Concubine Jia said happily.

Suddenly, Concubine Jia thought of something and said with longing: "I heard that when the new king inherits the throne, he will come to the capital to meet the emperor. Maybe I can see the prince again!"

"Yes, he will! Prince, no, if the prince sees the master, he will definitely be proud of the master!" Zhenshu said.

Jia Fei's joy gradually calmed down, and she said indignantly: "I really don't understand, how did the news leak out when we were so secretive that day? Although we achieved our goal and cut off the hopes of Concubine Chun and the eldest and third princes, Yong Sheng was also moved to Xiefang Palace!"

"Yupin did that for the Imperial Concubine. Why was I demoted, but she was not only unscathed, but also became the Imperial Concubine in charge of all the palace affairs?!"

"No, now that the prince has become the new king, he needs my help even more. I finally have the chance to meet the prince again, and I must let the prince see me sitting on the throne of the Queen!"

"What right does the Imperial Concubine have to compete with me? I must drive her out!"

Zhenshu responded, "My Lord is right. The Imperial Concubine has no children now, and I already have two princes. Once I give birth to another prince, I will definitely be promoted to Imperial Concubine!"

Just when Concubine Jia was feeling happy that the Crown Prince had finally become the new king and that she would see the prince again one day.

Li Yu entered the Yangxin Palace and reported, "Your Majesty, the Yu family has sent news that after the Yu family's prince inherited the throne, he had a dispute with the princess. The princess couldn't stand the humiliation from the prince and has committed suicide!"

The emperor said angrily, "What? There is such a thing! The new king of the Yu family actually treated his first wife like this. He is simply not worthy of being a human being! Li Yu, immediately issue an order to escort the prince of the Yu family to the capital. I want to personally punish this bastard who forced my first wife to death!"

Li Yuying went out to convey the order.

The emperor calmed down and said to Ruyi, "The Concubine Jia has always been concerned about her mother's family. She is pregnant now. Don't tell her about the new king of the Yu family for the time being, lest she get excited and have a miscarriage."

Ruyi nodded and said, "I understand."

On the second day, Jinzhong told Yanwan the news, "I heard that Concubine Jia deliberately made things difficult for you yesterday, but you fought back. I heard that Prince Yu forced the princess to death, which made the emperor furious and he wanted to punish him personally."

"The Concubine Jia has always been close to her mother's family. If your master can make good use of this matter, it may be a great opportunity to overthrow the Concubine Jia and take revenge!"

"Jinzhong, you are really well-informed. I'm afraid the emperor and the imperial concubine don't know about this yet." Yanwan said.

Jinzhong smiled and said, "I have already said that I have my own intelligence network. As long as Master Ling needs it, I can get any information and do anything for Master Ling."

"Stop talking nonsense and show me your real skills." Yan Wan said.

"Okay, my lord, just wait and see." Jinzhong said with a smile.

It was time to pay respects again, and Concubine Jia always provoked Ruyi in some way, both overtly and covertly.

Ruyi pretended not to hear and thought to herself, "Even if you are so harsh now, when Prince Yu is escorted back to the capital and the emperor punishes him personally, I'll see if you will still be as arrogant as you are today!"

Yanwan was also waiting for that day to come. Thinking of the purpose of her visit today, she said to Ruyi.

"My Lady Imperial Concubine, the two maids in my palace have reached the age to leave the palace. I have asked them what they think. One of them wants to leave the palace to be with her family, and the other wants to stay in the palace to serve."

Ruyi said, "According to the palace rules, maids must leave the palace at the age of 25 and cannot stay in the palace without the emperor's special permission. I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reward them with silver according to the rules, and then send two more people to serve in Yongshou Palace."

"Yes, we are master and servant, and I will prepare rewards for them." Yanwan suddenly changed the subject.

"I remember that Aunt Suo Xin, who is by the Imperial Noble Consort's side, is almost thirty years old and has long passed the age to leave the palace. Aunt Suo Xin is not young anymore. Can the Imperial Noble Consort allow Aunt Suo Xin to leave the palace with this group of palace maids who have reached the age?"

"If the Imperial Concubine agrees, I will also prepare a reward for Aunt Suo Xin as her future dowry."

At this moment,惢心 was serving beside Ruyi. When she heard that Lingpin had really kept her promise and mentioned this matter in front of Ruyi, she felt ashamed and happy. She was ready to half-heartedly agree when Ruyi asked for her opinion.

Concubine Jia thought that Yanwan was afraid that she would retaliate against her, so she used the matter of惢心 to curry favor with Ruyi.

She mocked, "I remember that Lingpin was sent to work in my palace because she praised the Imperial Noble Consort in front of Empress Xiaoxian. It's hard for Lingpin to become a concubine, but she is still like the little maid in Qixiang Palace before, knowing how to curry favor with the Imperial Noble Consort everywhere."

Ruyi agreed with what Jia Fei said. However, she looked down on Yan Wan's "snobbish" appearance. Moreover, she had just been promoted to the Imperial Noble Consort in charge of the Six Palaces. It was time for her to show her abilities to the concubines in the harem. How could she let Suo Xin leave the palace at this stage?

Moreover,惢心's marriage must be decided by herself, otherwise wouldn't it be in vain for Wei Yanwan, a woman who only knows how to calculate, to gain惢心's gratitude?

She has not yet sat on the throne of queen, and will need the help of Li Yu and Jiang Yubin in the future. She is also used to being served by惢心, who is loyal to her and must be reluctant to leave Yikun Palace.

When Yanwan heard Ruyi's inner thoughts, she just found it funny and hated herself for not having the ability to let惢心 hear Ruyi's inner thoughts as well. Otherwise, she could let惢心 listen carefully to what position she held in Ruyi's heart.

Ruyi declined politely, "惢心 has no intention of leaving the palace, and I am used to her service. I and惢心 appreciate Lingpin's kindness."

"I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to assign two new maids to serve in Yongshou Palace. Please do not mention this matter again, Lingpin!"

Yanwan looked at the disappointed and puzzled expression of惢心 beside Ruyi, and looked at惢心's red eyes as if she had been wronged, and shook her head at惢心 slightly.

She said to Ruyi: "I understand. Thank you, Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"

Yan Wan lowered her head and smiled, "惢心, so you are just like this in the heart of Imperial Noble Consort Xian. Is such a person worthy of your loyalty with your life?"

Suo Xin, it's time for you to see clearly what kind of person Imperial Noble Consort Xian is. It's time for you to clear your mind and recover from your illness!

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