Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

"I am not the old-fashioned person who would control even the concubines' words.

It’s just that Yingpin is too bold and presumptuous. Although such a person is a novelty to keep by the emperor’s side, she is also a disaster.”

How could Wei Yanwan not hear the Queen Mother's dissatisfaction with Concubine Ying in her words?

She lowered her head even more, pretending to be ignorant and simple, and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry so much.

You are the Queen Mother, and the life and death, honor and disgrace of the concubines in the palace all depend on your thoughts. If you don't like Yingpin, the Emperor will definitely not favor her anymore."

The empress dowager sneered, put down the pipe in her hand, and washed her hands with a handkerchief dipped in water with the help of Fujia. Then she stood up, walked in front of Wei Yanwan, and looked down at her condescendingly.

"Lingpin, stop showing off your cleverness in front of me.

Although the relationship between me and the Emperor is as strong as a rock, as a mother, it would be disgraceful for me to arbitrarily control my son's preference on which concubine he chooses.

If not, I wouldn't have come to you, right?"

Wei Yanwan said nothing, but just stared at the empress dowager's pair of shoes with purple butterfly patterns embroidered with gold.

The Queen Mother's voice, without a trace of emotion, came down from above Wei Yanwan's head, like a gift, "The Queen is taking care of the pregnancy and will not be taking care of palace affairs.

After all, Concubine Yu is old, and cannot gain the emperor's sympathy like the younger concubines.

I just think that you are smart and have some courage.

Lingpin, if I want to protect you and promote you, would you be willing to strive for a higher position and become an imperial concubine?"

Wei Yanwan was still a little dazed when she returned to Chengqian Palace.

She didn't remember how she left the Cining Palace. Her mind was dizzy and she could only remember the three words the empress dowager said.

Imperial Concubine.

With glory and wealth right before her eyes, how could Wei Yanwan not be tempted?

This was probably the highest position she could have as a concubine of the Qing Dynasty.

As for the position of queen, Wei Yanwan had never even dreamed of it.

This is because there has never been a precedent of a Han Chinese empress in the Qing Dynasty. Moreover, Empress Ruyi has a son, a favorite, a family background, and prestige, which is really solid and cannot be shaken.

Besides, Wei Yanwan still has the leverage over her in Ruyi's hands, so she doesn't dare to fight with Ruyi at all.

Xing'er was holding an egg and rubbing Wei Yanwan's knees, which were already red, swollen and bruised from kneeling on the solid ground for a long time.

Wei Yanwan's eyes were out of focus, and she completely ignored the unbearable pain in her knees that felt like they were bitten by insects and ants. She was just immersed in her own thoughts, a little absent-minded.

Xing Er murmured softly, “The Queen Mother has been in a high position for so long that she is a little too overbearing.

It was clearly not the master's fault, but he took out all his anger on him.

If I were to ask this servant, the one who should be punished to kneel today should be Yingpin. Is the Queen Mother getting old and confused..."

"Shut up." Wei Yan interrupted, "The right and wrong of the Queen Mother is not something you and I can discuss."

"Master, you can talk freely in your own palace. Otherwise, some resentment will accumulate in your heart and make you sick. What should you do?"

Jinzhong came in quietly from outside at some point, startling Wei Yanwan.

Xing'er understood and went outside to stand guard.

Jinzhong stepped forward and knelt on one knee. He picked up another peeled egg from the plate and was about to continue applying the massage to Wei Yanwan's knee.

Wei Yanwan uncomfortably lowered her trouser legs to cover her wounds, frowned and rolled her eyes, "Jinzhong, what are you going to do?

If you have something to say, just say it. I already have enough servants in my Chengqian Palace, so you don’t need to bother with these rough tasks.”

Wei Yanwan was not unable to see the love in Jinzhong's eyes.

She originally chose to bribe him who was close to the emperor, intending to take advantage of this point of his.

Jinzhong lived up to her expectations, being loyal, ruthless and smart.

But Wei Yanwan already had someone in her heart. She had never loved Jinzhong and only regarded him as a tool for mutual use.

Therefore, Wei Yanwan would never give Jinzhong any mercy or hope for his intentional or unintentional advances, and always rejected them outright.

The disgust in Wei Yanwan's eyes hurt Jinzhong, but he knew that he couldn't express his love for her in his heart, so he could only swallow the bitterness in his throat.

Jinzhong casually threw the egg back onto the tray, pretending to be indifferent and said with a smile, "Master, why are you ashamed? I am just a eunuch, born to serve you.

If the master thinks that I am clumsy, I will just stop doing it."

Wei Yanwan picked up the teacup beside her, took a sip, and asked suspiciously, "Why is the Cining Palace so chaotic? I was just punished by the Queen Mother, and now you've heard about it?"

Jinzhong stood up straight, brushed off the barely perceptible dust on his hem, and said, "My master is worried.

The Emperor recently got some new cloth, and thought that this rose-red color would suit your complexion very well, so he asked me to bring some to you. I just happened to be there by chance."

This reason sounds reasonable, but Wei Yanwan doesn't believe it.

Jinzhong had no choice but to put on an honest face and said with a smile, "Nothing can be hidden from Master Ling.

I thought you liked rose red, so I mentioned it to Your Majesty."

Wei Yanwan put down the teacup, glanced at the cloth on the table, and nodded lightly, "You are thoughtful.

You are quite sensible. Without your help, my road to becoming favored would have been much more bumpy."

Jinzhong curled his lips in a flattering manner, "Only when the master is favored can I follow him and rise to the top. I dare not be careless.

When tomorrow comes, your master will confer the title of Consort, Noble Consort, or even Imperial Noble Consort upon me. Please do not forget me, my servant."

Wei Yanwan's eyes moved, "Do you also think that with my status, I can become an imperial concubine?"

"Of course, if you had a better family background, it would not be impossible for you to become the queen."

Jinzhong's praise suddenly changed, showing a bit of sharpness, "But, if you choose the wrong backer, the road ahead will be full of twists and turns."

Facing Wei Yanwan's puzzled look, Jin Zhong said solemnly, "The Queen Mother is not someone you can trust.

Just looking at the fate of Concubine Cheng, we can see that she is cold-hearted by nature. My Lord, you should be more careful in everything you do."

Wei Yanwan gently stroked the colored stone and glass armor on her hand, thinking, "Thank you for your reminder. That Concubine Cheng was just a defeated opponent of mine.

If the Queen Mother treats me as a little sheep like her, then it is a wrong idea. "

The emperor sent cloth to Chengqian Palace, and naturally he also sent it to Yikun Palace.

Rong Pei entered the house and saw that the light inside was gradually dimming. She lit a few more oil lamps, making the house even brighter and as bright as day.

Ruyi was wearing a casual blue jacket with a phoenix pattern and a small bamboo tube in her hand.

However, the beeswax that was originally used to seal it had been broken. Ruyi was twisting a small piece of paper with tweezers and burning it slowly over the flame of the lamp.