TICIEC Chapter 63.2

“What congratulatory gift has Ning Jieyu prepared for His Majesty? Why are you still empty-handed? Are you hiding it for fear of being seen by the sisters?” Shi Meiren asked Ning Wanyin sarcastically.

The Xue faction has always been hostile to Ning Wanyin and loves to stir up trouble.

All the concubines also turned to look at Ning Wanyin, eager to watch the spectacle.

“I have already presented it to His Majesty.” Ning Wanyin said calmly, looking at her.

None of them had seen His Majesty today.

His Majesty had chosen Ning Wanyin last night, which was why Ning Wanyin had this opportunity.

“It’s Ning Jieyu who’s so clever, snatching the first congratulations. She’s the first to offer her congratulations to His Majesty. It is difficult for others to make such a calculation.” Shi Meiren said sourly, subtly implying that Ning Wanyin was scheming and calculating.

Ning Wanyin’s big, watery eyes widened: “So, Shi Meiren isn’t offering His Majesty a gift because you don’t want to?”

Is it that she doesn’t want to?

It’s that His Majesty doesn’t choose her; she doesn’t have that opportunity.

Tang Miaoling and Wei Yingya both burst out laughing.

The two of them exchanged a glance, quickly composed themselves, and suppressed their laughter.

The other concubines couldn’t help but chuckle.

“This sister doesn’t have the same shrewdness as Sister Ning.”

Shi Meiren’s smile faded as she coldly mocked Ning Wanyin for being cunning.

Ning Wanyin looked at her in surprise and said, “You know you’re a bit dim-witted; there’s no need to tell us. Shi Meiren is really treating us like family.”

Tang Miaoling and Wei Yingya, who had just managed to hold back their laughter, burst into laughter again.

Even some of the concubines who were originally trying to hold back their laughter were led to laugh out loud by them.

Only Shi Meiren remained, furious and embarrassed, yet helpless.

Wei Yingya had intended to speak up and show goodwill, but she missed her chance.

That was basically the three people wreaking havoc. The two of them handled the laughing, while one person went on a rampage all by herself.

But then she thought back to when the original owner of this body mocked the other party, she hadn’t won the argument.

It seems that when it comes to verbal sparring, no one in the harem has yet been seen who can win against Ning Wanyin.

Sister Ning is a tough and talkative woman!

Cen Jieyu felt relaxed after watching Xue’s faction make a fool of themselves.

She was somewhat reluctant about Ning Wanyin’s death.

But Ning Wanyin didn’t know what was good for her and rejected her several times.

Since it cannot be used for her, the sharper the knife, the sooner it needs to be dealt with.

Cen Jieyu looked at Ning Wanyin with a hint of regret, but quickly regained her composure.

…

As the bell rang, the concubines entered the Chaohui Palace and took their seats.

Imperial members and officials also arrived one after another.

Civil and military officials sat on the left, wives of officials sat on the right, and concubines sat on either side of the main seat.

Wang Degui announced, “The Emperor has arrived! The Empress Dowager has arrived!”

The Emperor and Empress Dowager Xue attended together, presenting a picture of maternal love and filial piety.

Everyone stood up and bowed.

“Your humble servant/concubine greets Your Majesty, wishing you a long life! Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager!”

Helian Qi looked at the crowd and said, “All of you, rise.”

The guests and hosts took their seats.

The Minister of Rites, who was in charge of the palace banquet, was the first to step forward and offer his congratulatory birthday wishes.

According to custom, officials of the third rank and above would compose poems to congratulate the Emperor.

Some ministers also presented rare and precious items.

“Master, look, His Majesty is wearing the sachet you gave him around his waist.” Lian Rui whispered with delight.

Ning Wanyin followed her gaze and saw that the Emperor had changed his previous sachet to the lotus-patterned sachet she had given him. A hint of surprise appeared in her eyes.

Scented sachets are a very common gift.

Many concubines would embroider sachets, fan covers, clothes, and shoes for the Emperor.

But both the lotus fragrance and the talisman were carefully crafted, making this sachet stand out in the Emperor’s eyes.

Of course, Ning Wanyin did not believe that her efforts would necessarily win the Emperor’s favor.

There are countless concubines in the palace who go to great lengths for the Emperor.

The Emperor’s mind is unfathomable and difficult to fathom.

All she did was fulfill her duty as a favored concubine.

It was quite an unexpected surprise that the Emperor could wear her sachet around his waist.

 

 

You can support this lovely translator and your favorite series by buying me a cup of Ko-fi ( ˘▽˘)っ♨

I will really appreciate it. ♥️♥️♥️