Chapter 33: Why Are You Still Recommending Death?

“I choose people based on their talent, not their experience. If you think you can handle this responsibility, then I can also entrust you with the task of taking care of Concubine Shun’s pregnancy.” Helian Qi looked at Lady Fang coldly and said:

“Can you guarantee with your life that Concubine Shun will give birth safely? If anything happens, I will have you buried with her.”

Lady Fang’s face turned pale instantly. How could she dare to take on this hot potato, Concubine Shun?

There were so many eyes in the palace watching Concubine Shun’s belly!

“I heard that Lady Fang once had a child, but it died unexpectedly. She can’t even take care of her own child, how can she take care of Concubine Shun’s child?” Wen Baolin seized the opportunity to speak, sarcastically:

“Such an unlucky person, don’t bring bad luck to Concubine Shun. Lady Ning is blessed, she is favored by the Emperor, such a blessed person can bring good fortune to Concubine Shun.”

Upon hearing this, Lady Fang’s face turned even paler, and she glared fiercely at Wen Baolin.

Wen Baolin glared back without backing down.

Lady Fang and Noble Consort Shu were both from Concubine Cen’s faction, and Wen Baolin was openly turning against Concubine Cen.

Concubine Cen’s face instantly turned ugly.

But Helian Qi’s expression was much better:

“Wen Baolin is right. Ning is a blessed person, and I also let her bring good fortune to Concubine Shun. If any of you concubines think you can handle Ning’s position, I will give you this opportunity.”

Helian Qi’s gaze swept across the concubines.

No one dared to answer.

Consort Zhuang was used to going against the grain, but would she take care of Helian Qi’s pregnant concubine? It would be better to kill her.

Although others wanted the power to assist in managing the Six Palaces, they were even more afraid to take on the hot potato that was Concubine Shun.

Helian Qi wasn’t surprised by everyone’s reaction. That’s why he was so surprised by Ning Wanyin.

He knew that many people wanted the position of Empress.

But no one dared to take on the responsibility of taking care of the Empress’s childbirth, which was a basic duty of the Empress.

They only wanted the position of Empress, but they couldn’t bear the responsibilities of the Empress.

“Lady Ning stay, the rest of you can leave.” Helian Qi said, then looked at Noble Consort Shu:

“Noble Consort Shu, you have not taken good care of the concubines, you are fined half a year’s salary and will reflect on yourself for three days.”

Noble Consort Shu’s face turned slightly pale as she bowed, “This concubine thanks Your Majesty for your leniency, this concubine accepts the punishment.”

Noble Consort Shu didn’t care about half a year’s salary, it was more about losing face.

The concubines left one after another.

Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin and said, “Although I have asked you to assist Noble Consort Shu, you don’t need to worry about other matters, just focus on taking care of Concubine Shun. After Concubine Shun gives birth, you can help Noble Consort Shu with more responsibilities.”

The Emperor was clearly promising Ning Wanyin a reward.

As long as you do this job well, you will truly have the power to assist in managing the Six Palaces. Before that, she only had the title of assistant and could only manage Concubine Shun’s affairs.

The power of the Empress was something that Concubine Xue and Concubine Cen both coveted.

Of course, Ning Wanyin also wanted it.

“Thank you for Your Majesty’s trust, this concubine will definitely take good care of Concubine Shun.” Ning Wanyin paused, then bowed again:

“This concubine begs to see Tang Meiren, maybe I can find some clues.”

“Granted.”

…

In Jingxi Palace.

“Noble Consort Shu, what is Ning? How dare she assist in managing the Six Palaces? There are so many Lady Consorts and Concubines in the palace, how could it be her turn?” Lady Fang was indignant.

She didn’t mind being overshadowed by Concubine Xue and Concubine Cen. But she couldn’t accept that Ning Wanyin, who came from a humble background, had risen to such a high position.

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“Didn’t the Emperor say that if you have the ability, you can also take care of Concubine Shun? Do you dare to accept?” Noble Consort Shu asked back.

Lady Fang was speechless for a moment.

Noble Consort Shu was actually very angry in her heart. The two things she cared about most were her son and the “power of the Empress.”

But the more it was like this, the calmer she had to be.

“Actually, it’s not a good thing. If she doesn’t take good care of Concubine Shun, then the Emperor will naturally take away her power to assist in managing the Six Palaces…” Noble Consort Shu looked at Lady Fang, her words implying something.

Lady Fang’s heart skipped a beat, but she said, “Tang Meiren, who tried to harm Concubine Shun, has been locked up, and now the Emperor has specially asked Ning Wanyin to take care of Concubine Shun, I’m afraid no one will dare to target the imperial heir again.”

“Who knows, there are so many people in the palace, you can’t guard against everything.” Noble Consort Shu said casually, a hint of an unfathomable expression flashing in her eyes.

After Lady Fang left.

Pearl served Noble Consort Shu as she washed up, curiously asking, “Your Ladyship, do you think Concubine Shun’s accident was done by Tang Meiren? This servant thinks she looks stupid, she doesn’t seem like someone who can do big things.”

“Don’t judge a book by its cover. Right, this palace remembers that Lady Fang and Concubine Shun entered the palace at the same time, right?” Noble Consort Shu asked.

Pearl replied, “Your Ladyship has a good memory, the second year after you entered the palace, you and the Princess both became pregnant, and the Princess chose a group of new people for the Prince. Lady Fang was the most favored one among them, she became pregnant early, but she was careless and didn’t keep it…”

“Concubine Shun has never had much favor, she is not as good as Lady Fang, now she has been promoted to the rank of Concubine because of her child, and she has even surpassed Lady Fang.” Noble Consort Shu’s smile didn’t reach her eyes.

Ning Wanyin wants to take away her power?

She’s thinking too simply. Concubine Shun’s pregnancy, she doesn’t need to do anything herself, she won’t be able to keep it.

…

Xianfu Palace, right wing.

“Madam, are you alright?” Cui Ping looked at the distraught Tang Miaoling with trembling hands.

Tang Miaoling had almost been scared to death just now.

It was only because Wang Degui kindly told her, “Lady Ning pleaded for you, the Emperor showed mercy, he didn’t send you to the Department of Punishments, he just confined you to Xianfu Palace.”

She realized that her life was saved.

She just wanted to close the door and live her own life, but she didn’t expect that the people in the palace wouldn’t give her a chance to live a peaceful life.

In this palace, you can’t just want to live a peaceful life and be free from the world.

The closed door was opened.

The sound of footsteps came from outside.

Cui Ping quickly reminded her, “Madam, look, Lady Ning is here!”

Tang Miaoling, in a daze, saw a woman in a long dress of Xiangfei color walking towards her.

Her hair was adorned with a golden hairpin shaped like a butterfly, and her every step was fragrant.

The scenes from her past life and this life overlapped.

The Ning Wanyin from her past life had walked towards her like this, to see her off for the last time.

Tang Miaoling had suffered a series of mental shocks, and the tight string in her heart snapped when she saw Ning Wanyin. She burst into tears.

Ning Wanyin’s expression was a little subtle.

Anyone would feel a little subtle if they saw the other person look at them and then sit on the ground and cry.

“Madam… don’t cry, let your cousin help you…” Cui Ping comforted her.

Tang Miaoling was completely heartbroken. She had already hidden herself, she didn’t want to compete with anyone, why did they still want to harm her? She cried out in despair, “I don’t want to live anymore…”

“It’s a serious crime for a concubine to commit suicide. To prevent your family from being implicated by you, I suggest you pretend to accidentally fall to your death. It’s quick and painless, and it won’t implicate anyone else. The only possibility is that you might be left half-disabled, you can practice a few times to ensure that you die in one go.” Ning Wanyin said coldly.

Tang Miaoling stopped crying and stared blankly at Ning Wanyin, “You… you… why are you recommending death?”

But then she realized that her cousin, such a ruthless person, wouldn’t be like ordinary people and persuade her to live well.

Recommending death, perfectly in line with her ruthless style.