Chapter 99: Joining the Team! Silver Notes!

Shi Meiren chimed in, “What about hiding forbidden items in Lingsxue Pavilion? You go there often, that should work.”

“That’s not easy either! Lingsxue Pavilion is cleaned three times a day, if there’s one more thing or one less thing in the room, Ning will easily find out.” Wei Yingya continued to refute.

This was the fifth scenario, hiding things in Lingsxue Pavilion.

She also breathed a sigh of relief.

Xue Jin’yan seemed to be testing her just now.

If it weren’t for the Undercover Handbook, Second Edition, she would have agreed just now, and she would have been exposed, right?

Shi Meiren wasn’t testing her, she was sincerely giving advice, her face stiffened, “Then what use are you? You can’t do anything.”

“Your concubine is stupid, but Xue Guizhu is a noble lady from a distinguished family, she is intelligent and resourceful, she will definitely think of a clever plan to deal with Ning. Your concubine can only serve Xue Guizhu with all her heart and soul!” Wei Yingya said respectfully.

Xue Jin’yan approved of Wei Yingya’s answer, she could see that she was thinking carefully about how to harm Ning Wanyin, Shi Meiren’s ideas were too superficial, they wouldn’t work.

“You’re quite thoughtful.” Xue Jin’yan was in a good mood, she looked at her and said, “There’s nothing important today, I mainly came to see you, you’re more clever and quick-witted than I imagined.”

Before making any formal plans, Xue Jin’yan naturally wanted to meet Wei Yingya first.

To see if she was usable.

“Thank you, Xue Guizhu, for your praise. Your concubine was foolish before, if I had known that the Cen family was so hateful, I would have sided with you long ago. Thank you, Xue Guizhu, for not holding a grudge, you’re willing to help your concubine when she’s in danger.” Wei Yingya looked grateful, she changed the subject, “Why is Cen Zhaoyi’s rank higher than our Xue Guizhu? Your concubine thinks she’s not even a tenth as good as Xue Guizhu, I wonder when we’ll deal with her?”

“Your concubine is willing to charge into battle for Xue Guizhu, to eliminate the Cen faction! In the future, the harem will be the Xue family’s world!”

She looked eager to try, she couldn’t wait to take down the Cen family.

Shi Meiren frowned, “This needs to be carefully considered.”

“Oh—” Wei Yingya looked obviously disappointed.

Xue Jin’yan’s eyes flashed, she chuckled, “Cen Ruoyu is insidious, we need to think carefully about how to deal with her. A few days ago, I saw Zheng Jiejue forcing you to kneel…”

“Yes! The Cen faction is really too bad!” Wei Yingya said angrily.

“Lu Zhaoyi, find an excuse to give Zheng a lesson.” Xue Jin’yan looked at a Zhaoyi who was sitting quietly beside her.

Lu Zhaoyi said respectfully, “Don’t worry, Guizhu, your concubine will go and do it now.”

She was of a higher rank, it was a piece of cake to teach Zheng Jiejue a lesson.

Wei Yingya was stunned, she realized, and immediately said gratefully, “Thank you, Guizhu, for avenging me!”

“I heard that the Wei family has cut off your money, I imagine life in the palace must be difficult. Zhusa, take a thousand taels of silver notes and give them to Wei.” Xue Jin’yan instructed.

This time, Wei Yingya’s eyes really lit up!

Her money was almost gone!

Other concubines, after entering the palace, their families would continue to send money…

But she had completely lost this source of income.

Ning Shen was right!

The Xue family wouldn’t really deal with the Cen faction, they gave her a lot of benefits to appease her!

“Thank you, Xue Guizhu! You are truly a kind person who sends charcoal in the snow! Your concubine is so poor that she can’t even make ends meet! Your concubine is deeply grateful for your kindness, I will remember it in my heart!” Wei Yingya looked moved.

Xue Jin’yan…

She was very satisfied with her reaction, and said calmly, “If you have any difficulties, just tell me.”

Shi Meiren chimed in, “Following Xue Guizhu, you’ll get a lot of benefits!”

“Thank you, Xue Guizhu, for giving me this opportunity! Your concubine will serve you with all her heart and soul!” Wei Yingya held the silver notes, her mouth was sweeter than honey.

After Wei Yingya left.

Xue Jin’yan looked at the remaining three, “What do you think of her?”

“Who else can save her now besides Guizhu? Of course, she has to serve you.” Lu Zhaoyi said.

Another Zhaoyi chimed in, “Look at her, she can’t stop smiling after getting the silver, she’s greedy. That’s easy to control.”

“Guizhu taking her in is a favor to her.” Shi Meiren’s eyes flashed with disdain, “She didn’t even feel sad when her father died, she’s not a loyal person, she will naturally betray Ning Wanyin.”

Xue Jin’yan nodded slightly, “Yes. I also think she’s usable, let’s use her to get rid of Ning Wanyin first.”

“Shi Meiren, send something in for me from outside the palace…”

…

The north always gets cold early.

In early Mengdong, charcoal fires were lit for warmth in all parts of the palace.

Jingxi Palace.

Zhenzhu quickly walked forward, “Mistress, all the arrangements for the memorial service are ready.”

Concubine Shu, who was sitting cross-legged in front of the Buddha statue, tapping the wooden fish, opened her eyes, “Hmm.”

“This servant has a question. You’ve always wanted to kill Ning Jiejue, such a good opportunity, why only deal with a small fry, why not use it on Ning Jiejue?” Zhenzhu asked curiously.

Concubine Shu’s hand tapping the wooden fish paused, then she resumed as usual, “Ning is cautious by nature, if we deal with her at the same time, we might scare her and cause more trouble.”

Actually, it was…

After several encounters, Concubine Shu had a strange sense of fear towards Ning Wanyin.

She always felt that she could break the situation in unexpected ways.

For such a difficult opponent, Concubine Shu thought carefully and decided to put her on hold for now.

Ning Wanyin should naturally die.

But Concubine Zhuang, Concubine Shun, and Wen Meiren, which one of them shouldn’t die?

She didn’t need to deal with the toughest bone first.

Wasn’t there the Xue family? Let the Xue family make the first move, and then she would find an opportunity.

“Go and check again. Tomorrow is the Empress Dowager’s memorial service, there must be no mistakes.” Concubine Shu said slowly.

“Yes.”

The Empress Dowager’s memorial service was held in Xianling Palace, which was dedicated to sacrificial rituals.

It lasted for three days.

The first day was for worship (offering incense, burning paper money, and reciting the memorial text), the second day was for lighting the blessing lamps, and the third day was for chanting sutras.

“Mistress, everything has been checked.” Lianrui stepped forward, pointing to a row of sacrificial items in front of her, “The memorial text was written by you, all forty-nine chapters are here, not one more, not one less.”

“There are nine bundles of paper money, taking nine as the extreme number, it’s very auspicious.”

“The cloisonné enamel brazier was specially made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs according to your request, it’s painted with the eight Buddhist treasures, wishing the Empress Dowager a peaceful afterlife. There is nothing inappropriate, nor any inauspicious symbols. Also, the brazier has been checked, it’s strong and stable, it’s guaranteed not to crack, and it’s impossible for the fire to go out.”

“The blessing lamps. These are according to your arrangements, they will be stored in the treasury today, and brought to Xianling Palace tomorrow.”

“Two fire starters, they have been checked by Xiazi and this servant, they are guaranteed to light normally, and there are no extra things in the fire starters.”

“This servant and Xiazi will accompany you to Xianling Palace, these things will not be touched by anyone else except this servant and Xiazi. Gui Zi and Dantao will be waiting outside the palace.”

Ning Wanyin pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, “Good. Let’s go.”