TICIEC Chapter 53.2

The once favored and glamorous Ying Meiren was sent to the Cold Palace.

The Wei family recently presented a legitimate daughter to the palace. The Emperor bestowed upon her the title of Wei Meiren, and she continued to reside in Haitang Residence.

“Your Majesty, the winds in the palace are changing so quickly. That Ying Meiren used to be so favored, but now… You must be careful, too.” Lian Rui said worriedly.

Ning Wanyin was silent for a moment, then said, “It’s somewhat unexpected that someone as talented as her could not see the situation clearly.”

Some of Wei Yingya’s poems revealed her to be a very thoughtful and insightful person.

Ning Wanyin thought that her fawning over the Emperor meant that she had already chosen him as her allegiance.

Unexpectedly, while she was currying favor with the Emperor, she was also sending gifts to the Xue and Cen families to show goodwill.

Being on good terms with all three sides meant she hadn’t made friends with anyone.

So naturally, no one would protect her.

Being used as a tool by others is not an easy job, but in the game of chess, the first to be eliminated are those who have no value to others.

As for the Emperor’s favor toward her…

Whether it’s poetry, music, or gourmet food, these are less important ‘interests’.

Even without these ‘interests’, the Emperor has other pleasures.

She had no interests that the Emperor desperately needed, nor could she be used by the Emperor. The Emperor spared her life, probably because he had already realized that this was a trap, and out of consideration for her past ‘interesting’ nature, he showed her some mercy.

A sense of romance can be the icing on the cake, but if you want to survive in the palace, that alone is far from enough.

Ning Wanyin didn’t say much. She looked at Lian Rui and said, “His Majesty has summoned me to Qianxin Palace tomorrow to serve him with writing materials. Get some rest.”

Lian Rui obeyed.

The lights in Lingxue Pavilion were extinguished.

The Cold Palace, however, was brightly lit.

Wei Yingya lay sprawled on the ground, utterly disheveled, as a beautiful woman in palace attire stepped on her fingers, grinding them mercilessly.

“I’ve heard that Cousin has incredibly skillful hands. You can write poetry and make delicious snacks, and you are very much favored by His Majesty…”

“Ahhh…” Wei Yingya screamed in agony.

“Back when we were at home, I never knew that you had such a talent for seducing men.” Wei Yingshu said, looking down at her with a cold smile.

“My hands…my hands…” Wei Yingya’s hands were bleeding from being stepped on. The fingers are connected to the heart; the pain made her tears fall.

Wei Yingshu scoffed, “Crying already? Hongxing, you should serve your former master properly.”

Hongxing stepped forward, took out a gleaming silver needle, and stabbed it into Wei Yingya’s body.

“Help… What are you going to do… I’ll do whatever you say, please let me go…”

Wei Yingya, a normal college student, could not withstand such torture.

If Wei Yingshu had pressed her a little harder, she would even have confessed that she was a time traveler.

Wei Yingshu glanced at her disdainfully: “Such a spineless coward. I haven’t had enough fun yet. Tell me, do you have any new recipes or poems?”

Wei Yingya instantly realized that Wei Yingshu was trying to win favor by using her own things!

A glimmer of hope immediately rose in her heart.

Her snacks were unique; His Majesty would surely recognize them as hers.

Then His Majesty would know that Wei Yingshu had come to the Cold Palace to interrogate her and that she had stolen her things to gain favor!

Then, when His Majesty saw her pitiful state, he would surely feel pity…

“I’ll write you a recipe that His Majesty will surely love! Egg tarts! I’ll teach you how to make egg tarts!” Wei Yingya quickly said.

Fifteen minutes later, Wei Yingshu left satisfied with the new recipe.

But she did not let Wei Yingya off the hook. She still made Hongxing ‘serve’ Wei Yingya well and continue to write more things.

 

 

 

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