TICIEC Chapter 14.1

“This concubine greets Li Jieyu. May you be well.” Ning Wanyin bowed.

Li Jieyu looked at Ning Wanyin from head to toe, a trace of melancholy rising in her heart. Ning Wanyin was so gorgeous. Compared to her, she seemed plain and simple.

She originally planned to intercept the favor.

It was only the Emperor’s recent absence from Yonghe Palace that had left her without a place to use her skills.

Now, it seemed that seizing the favor wasn’t going to be easy.

Now the only thing that could surpass Ning Wanyin was position.

“Ning Meiren is truly a beauty. No wonder His Majesty favors you so much.” 

Li Jieyu didn’t let Ning Wanyin get up and praised with a smile on her face.

“Oh, this butterfly hairpin is so beautiful…”

Seeing that she was about to continue talking, Ning Wanyin interrupted, “It’s getting late. I’m in a hurry to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, so I’ll be leaving first.”

“Wait a minute—” Li Jieyu wanted to stop her.

“Jieyu may not be in a hurry, but I dare not neglect Her Highness.” Ning Wanyin said apologetically.

“Jieyu, please forgive me. I’ll take my leave now.”

Li Jieyu choked. 

You are anxious, so you dare neglect her. If she is not anxious, doesn’t that mean that she is neglecting the Empress Dowager?

What a mouth that is good at putting the blame on others!

It was obvious that you were the only one who truly neglected and dared to not pay respects to the Empress Dowager!

Li Jieyu was so angry that she was speechless, but she didn’t dare to stop Ning Wanyin anymore, for fear of being accused of disrespecting the Empress Dowager.

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The palace walls stretched long, the gates deep and heavy.

It was dawn. Lian Rui led the way with a lantern and looked worriedly at Ning Wanyin beside her.

“Master, I’m afraid Li Jieyu isn’t the only one who will give you trouble today.”

Ning Wanyin knew very well that bearing the title of favored concubine had incurred countless jealousies.

But if she was not a favored concubine, if a concubine of higher rank tried to stop her, they would not only give her a few words of embarrassment, but would also trample on her at will.

She is not afraid of being plotted behind the scenes, but she is afraid of using power to oppress others.

“It’s okay. If the enemy comes, we’ll fight them with our troops; if the water comes, we’ll block it with earth.” Ning Wanyin replied.

Most of the concubines in Jingxi Palace had arrived early.

Everyone craned their necks to catch a glimpse of the legendary Ning Meiren.

The faint of morning light illuminated the jade steps in front of the door, and a rouge-red figure walked into the palace.

She walked with a leisurely gait, her rings and bracelets jingling. Her face was gorgeous, her figure a celestial beauty.

Amid her raven-haired bun, a delicate golden butterfly trembled, ready to take flight, a lifelike image.

She was like this butterfly, delicate and flawless, dazzlingly beautiful.

“This concubine pays my respects to Shu Fei! This concubine pays my respects to Zhuang Fei!” Ning Wanyin bowed politely.

Shu Fei smiled gently, “Hurry up and get up. I’ve long wanted to spend some time with Sister Ning, but unfortunately, you haven’t been feeling well. Seeing you today is a pleasant surprise.”

“Everyone else is fine, but you’re so delicate.” Zhuang Fei had been staring at Ning Wanyin since she entered the room, and seeing her beauty made her even more unhappy.

“Since you are so weak and unfortunate, I do not think you are suitable to serve His Majesty.”

One was subtle, the other was explicit, both picking on her for not paying her respects after serving the Emperor in bed.

Ning Wanyin smiled calmly, “Zhuang Fei is right. However, since His Majesty favors me, how could I disobey his grace? I can only work hard to recuperate and take good care of myself, hoping to enjoy a long and healthy life and accompany His Majesty for eternity.”

“Perhaps it’s because the Imperial Palace is a blessed place for health and well-being. I’m doing much better now. Thank you for your concern, Zhuang Fei and Shu Fei.”

Zhuang Fei rolled her eyes in anger. 

“You, you want to accompany the Emperor for eternity? What do you think you deserve?” She scoffed.

“It’s important for people to know their own limitations. Are you still half asleep this morning? You’re dreaming of accompanying His Majesty for eternity. What nonsense are you talking about in your sleep?”

Shu Fei smiled but said nothing, while the other concubines watched the fun.

Zhuang Fei always hit people in the face without hesitation, showing no respect at all.

 

 

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