Chapter 70: You Ancient People are still Powerful

Helian Qi dealt with the Wei family mother and daughter and went to Lingxue Pavilion with Ning Wanyin.

The concubines all dispersed.

Wei Yingya was still a little dazed.

Concubine Wei was dead, and she took her mother with her.

Revenge was sweet.

Thinking back to every step of this scheme, Wei Yingya could only sigh, “You ancient people are still powerful.”

She could only think of giving the verse to the emperor first.

The result was that they were arguing today, and it could only end in a stalemate.

Although she had read many novels and TV series, she only realized when she was actually in the situation that knowing the strategy was one thing, actually using it was another, and how the other party would respond was yet another.

With her thin life experience, she was far from comparable to the daughters of noble families who had grown up in the midst of intrigue.

They were the ones who truly mastered the rules and techniques of survival in this era.

Otherwise, they might not have lived to this day.

She, a spectator in front of the screen, how could she compete with the ancients who had grown up in the midst of palace struggles?

Wei Yingya finally felt relieved at this moment.

Who hasn’t thought they were the protagonist? But this is their era.

The people in the palace are indeed very powerful.

She is not as good.

But it doesn’t matter, she doesn’t belittle herself, at least she has good eyesight!

She chose the right side!

…

Jingxi Palace.

“Your Highness, Concubine Wei has had an accident!” Pearl rushed forward and reported what happened in the Imperial Garden.

Concubine Shu was surprised, “She repeatedly snatched things from Ying Meiren to compete for favor, she is so arrogant and stupid, I knew something would happen sooner or later, but I didn’t expect that she would dare to steal from the emperor, she is truly incredibly stupid.”

“That’s right, now the whole palace is talking about it, there are actually people who dare to steal the emperor’s verse…” Pearl continued.

Concubine Shu thought for a moment, “This scheme seems to be Ning Wanyin’s doing. I don’t think Ying Meiren has this kind of ability… By the way, Ning Wanyin’s birthday is in a few days, let our people give Wang Degui an idea.”

A young eunuch apprentice under Wang Degui was Concubine Shu’s person.

He could speak to Wang Degui.

“Ning Wanyin is the emperor’s most favored concubine now, her birthday, the emperor will definitely pay great attention to it. Why not suggest to the emperor to bring Ning Wanyin’s mother into the palace, give them a favor of a mother-daughter reunion…” Concubine Shu’s eyes were filled with ice.

She couldn’t do anything to Ning Wanyin, couldn’t she target her relatives?

Once Ning Wanyin’s mother enters the palace…

She will definitely make sure that Ning Wanyin and her mother go together.

“This servant understands.” Pearl agreed.

Concubine Shu continued, “Let the chief eunuch of the Xianyin Tower come tomorrow.”

Xianyin Tower was a stage in the palace.

When a concubine in the palace had a birthday, the emperor would give them a favor, and they would have a play and a feast at the Xianyin Tower. Of course, ordinary concubines wouldn’t have this opportunity.

Usually, it was for concubines with high ranks, or, the treatment of a favored concubine.

Concubine Shu made arrangements in advance, waiting for Ning Wanyin’s mother to enter the palace…

…

The next day, at dusk.

The imperial procession arrived at Mozhuxuan.

Since the birthday celebration, Song Gu had submitted several petitions to apologize, saying that he had failed to teach his son properly, which led to his son causing some trouble…

Song Chengyi also submitted several petitions to apologize.

The matter of coveting the imperial concubine, although outsiders didn’t know, they, father and son, knew it well, and they were both scared out of their wits.

But Helian Qi didn’t actually mind.

The concubine who could be looked upon favorably by him…

Naturally, she wasn’t just some ordinary woman. Before entering the palace, it was normal for someone to want to propose marriage to her.

Plus, Ning Wanyin was determined to enter the palace, and she only wanted him.

So, even if he really lowered himself and cared about Song Chengyi, he was still the winner. What did he have to dislike about the loser?

He didn’t care, but Song Chengyi was so scared that he pleaded guilty and resigned…

Helian Qi rejected his petition. To appease the Song family, he had been going to Mozhuxuan frequently these days.

In the bedroom.

Song Qingzhi, with a blushing face, helped Helian Qi take off his clothes. Her eyes glanced at the pouch tied around his waist, and she felt jealous.

After the birthday celebration, she heard that the emperor didn’t use any of the pouches, fans, or other personal items that the concubines had given him, except for the pouch that Ning Wanyin had given him.

Who wouldn’t want the things they gave to be carried by the emperor?

Seeing this object, he would be reminded of the person who gave the gift, and this affection would naturally surpass others.

Song Qingzhi thought of what happened to Wei Meiren in the Imperial Garden yesterday…

“Your Majesty, this concubine heard that Wei stole your verse, but if she really knew it was yours… she wouldn’t dare to do that. This concubine believes that someone must have misled her…” Song Qingzhi looked at Helian Qi, trying to trip up Ning Wanyin:

“You wrote a verse for her, it was a gesture of affection. But some people use your affection to deliberately set up a scheme to harm others, which is truly a betrayal of your intentions…”

In other words, only she was wholeheartedly devoted to the emperor.

She wouldn’t use the emperor to do anything.

Ning Wanyin didn’t deserve the emperor’s favor.

Helian Qi’s gaze fell on her face, expressionless, “I have already dealt with Wei, you are pleading for her, do you think I am being unfair?”

“This concubine didn’t!” Song Qingzhi hurriedly knelt down and apologized.

Helian Qi snorted coldly and turned to leave.

His sword, wouldn’t he rely on him for help, but instead turn to outsiders?

On the birthday celebration, she almost made him lose face. He and Ning Wanyin both wanted to punish the Wei family.

Ning Wanyin had done everything to his liking.

In the eyes of a superior, if you do something, and the result is what he wants, the process and methods don’t matter much.

On the other hand, you can pick on the process and methods.

And Ning Wanyin dared to involve the emperor in the scheme, naturally knowing that this was something he was happy to see.

“Your Majesty—” Wang Degui widened his eyes.

The emperor had just gone in, but he came out of Mozhuxuan again!

“Where are you going?” Wang Degui quickly followed.

Helian Qi frowned, “Lingxue Pavilion.”

It was still more comfortable to be with Ning Wanyin.

Inside Mozhuxuan.

Song Qingzhi knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

“Master, His Majesty has left… You… You get up quickly, rest early…” Shi’er comforted her.

Song Qingzhi said aggrievedly, “I’m telling the truth. Why can’t His Majesty tell who is truly good to him!”

“Master, you are deeply in love with His Majesty, it’s all because of that vixen who has bewitched His Majesty…” Shi’er cursed.

Song Qingzhi clenched her fists, her eyes filled with resentment, “Ning Wanyin…”

…

In Lingxue Pavilion.

Ning Wanyin held a brush, carefully sketching the shape of a lotus flower. On the desk, there was a pile of discarded drafts, all of them lotus flower paintings.

“Master, you’ve been practicing lotus flowers for a whole day, why don’t you change to another object? You must be tired of looking at it.” Lianrui ground the ink beside her and asked with a smile.

“I want to paint all the lotus flowers in this pond before they bloom completely.” Ning Wanyin answered as she dipped her brush in ink.

“Why?” A clear male voice sounded.

Ning Wanyin looked up, her eyes full of surprise, “Your Majesty, how did you get here?”