It wasn’t that she didn’t want to directly show her goodwill toward Tang Miaoling…
However, since Tang Miaoling was currently a powerless and unfavored concubine, if she were to approach her rashly, the other party would surely become suspicious, which might backfire.
Conversely, Ning Wanyin was the most favored concubine in the harem.
So it was not surprising that so many people wanted to curry favor with her and infiltrate her group.
Moreover, Ning Wanyin had just done her a great favor. She had come to thank her sincerely.
Using this as a starting point to get closer to Ning Wanyin and befriend Tang Miaoling was a long-term plan.
“Greetings, Tang Meiren. My name is Wei Yingya.” Wei Yingya replied with a smile.
“Ah? You are…” Tang Miaoling started to say, but swallowed the rest of her sentence.
You’re the one who drowned in the past life.
Tang Miaoling sized up Wei Yingya with a subtle look in her eyes.
Maybe she survived because she drank too little water this time?
That’s pretty amazing.
Wei Yingya felt uncomfortable under her gaze, so she took the initiative to strike up a conversation.
“Is Tang Meiren also here to pay her respects to Ning Jieyu?”
“Hmm…”
Tang Miaoling snapped out of her daze and looked at her with hostility.
“What are you doing here? You were very rude to my cousin back then!”
“That was all because I was young and ignorant before. After this ordeal, I’ve learned a lot. I was wrong before.” Wei Yingya said with a look of shame.
As the two of them were talking, Xiao Guizi, who had gone in to report, came out and said: “The Master invites you two esteemed guests in.”
…
Lingxue Pavilion, the welcoming flower hall.
“This concubine greets Ning Jieyu. I am deeply grateful to Ning Jieyu for capturing Fang Zhaoyi and clearing my name. I am deeply indebted to you and have no way to repay your kindness. I have prepared a small gift, and I hope you will accept it.” Wei Yingya curtsied and said.
Tang Miaoling, who was standing to the side, choked up.
You stole all the words I wanted to say!
What should I say?
Tang Miaoling thought for a moment, but couldn’t come up with anything new, so she could only say, “Me too!”
“You’re too kind, Ying Meiren. Fang Zhaoyi’s many misdeeds will surely lead to her downfall. You are innocent. I am in charge of taking care of Shun Pin, and I just happened to arrest Fang Zhaoyi. I didn’t do it on purpose to help you.” Ning Wanyin said calmly.
Wei Yingya said sincerely, “But without Ning Jieyu, I would still be suffering in the Cold Palace. Ning Jieyu has given me a second life! I will repay Ning Jieyu’s kindness with all my might!”
As Tang Miaoling listened, she thought to herself, “Isn’t this exactly the conversation I had with my cousin yesterday?”
You truly are a talented woman; your choice of words is far more elegant than mine!
“Me too!” Tang Miaoling quickly added.
Ning Wanyin: …
“Ying Meiren, there’s no need to take this so seriously. It’s getting late, and I have to go to Changchun Palace, so I won’t keep you two any longer.” Ning Wanyin said politely as she saw them off.
Wei Yingya knew that no one would easily trust strangers, so it was normal for Ning Wanyin to be wary of her. She would take it slow.
Wei Yingya stood up and said, “Ning Jieyu may not care, but I care. I will always remember Ning Jieyu’s kindness! There is another matter. I wish to apologize to Ning Jieyu. I was ignorant and spoke rudely to you before. Now, after such a great change, I understand the coldness of human relationships. I deeply regret my actions…”
Ning Wanyin didn’t take this trivial matter to heart. Countless people in the palace had mocked and provoked her, but they hadn’t won any of the arguments.
“This concubine won’t disturb you any longer. I’ll take my leave.” Wei Yingya bowed and withdrew.
Tang Miaoling watched her departing figure and exclaimed in surprise: “Cousin, does she mean that she wants to rely on you?”
Lian Rui chimed in, “I’ve heard that she and that Wei Meiren are sworn enemies. She was just released from the Cold Palace yesterday and was beaten up. So, is she trying to find a powerful backer in the harem?”
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