TICIEC Chapter 69.1

Yixiu Palace, Haitang Residence—

“Is someone singing next door? Go check it out; what kind of trouble is my cousin causing now?” Wei Meiren asked, frowning.

Qiu Shan accepted the order and quickly went out to investigate.

She returned shortly and reported, “Ying Meiren is practicing singing in the courtyard. I heard from the palace servants that she wrote a poem and composed music, planning to sing it for His Majesty when he passes through the Imperial Garden to attract his attention…”

“That vixen, she certainly has plenty of tricks for winning favor.” Wei Meiren sneered, filled with jealousy and envy.

An idea immediately formed in her mind.

“Let’s go, let’s copy down that poem. Quietly, without alerting her, lest she try anything funny.”

Last time, the egg pastry hadn’t won the Emperor’s favor.

Wei Meiren felt that this was because Ying Meiren had been forced by her and had not done her best.

This time, she stole it quietly, so there wouldn’t be any more problems!

…

At dusk.

The imperial procession passed through the Imperial Garden on its way to Lingxue Pavilion.

Suddenly, he heard a melodious song.

“When will the moon be clear and bright? With a cup of wine in hand, I ask the blue sky…”

Upon hearing the somewhat familiar words, Helian Qi immediately instructed Wang Degui, “Go and take a look.”

Wang Degui understood immediately.

He wondered whose master this was; she was quite lucky to have caught His Majesty’s attention.

It seemed His Majesty wouldn’t be going to Lingxue Pavilion tonight.

The imperial procession was approaching.

Wei Meiren, who was singing, immediately curtsied and said in a coquettish tone, “This concubine greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be well!”

She was overjoyed!

This vixen’s methods of seducing the Emperor were truly effective!

The Emperor was indeed attracted to her.

“Where did you get this poem?” Helian Qi’s sharp eyebrows twitched slightly.

Wei Meiren shamelessly replied, “This poem was composed by this concubine while gazing at the bright moon.”

Helian Qi’s eyes instantly turned cold.

“Someone, summon Ning Jieyu and Ying Meiren.”

Upon hearing Ying Meiren’s name, Wei Meiren panicked.

It’s over! It’s over!

How did the Emperor know that this poem was written by Ying Meiren?

The Emperor’s carriage stopped in the Imperial Garden, where he happened to encounter Wei Meiren.

Upon hearing the news, the concubines from the surrounding area rushed over to join the fun, hoping to get a share of the spoils.

But when they arrived, they found His Majesty in the pavilion, his face ashen, not uttering a word. Wei Meiren knelt on the ground, her face filled with panic.

This…

It seemed like she didn’t encounter anything good?

“Your Majesty, this concubine pays my respects…” Ning Wanyin curtsied.

Ying Meiren arrived a little earlier than her and was waiting on the side.

Helian Qi beckoned to Ning Wanyin: “Give her a seat. The poem you showed me a few days ago, Wei Meiren said that it was written by her.”

“How is that possible?” Ning Wanyin exclaimed in astonishment.

“This concubine saw Ying Meiren write it with my own eyes when I was having tea with her that day.”

Wei Yingya also stepped forward to defend herself: “Ning Jieyu can testify on my behalf!”

Wei Meiren had been racking her brains for a solution.

Upon seeing this scene, she instantly understood what was going on.

No wonder the Emperor was furious; it turned out he had already seen the poem at Ning Wanyin’s place…

Damn it!

It’s okay though…

“Your Majesty, I am innocent! This poem was written before I entered the palace. Perhaps my cousin overheard me practicing singing in the palace next door and showed it to Ning Jieyu, claiming it as her work… But it is truly my work… I have witnesses to prove it!” Wei Meiren immediately cried out in grievance.

“My mother can testify for me, as she has read this poem.”

Helian Qi sneered, “Guards, summon Wei Meiren’s mother.”

Soon, Wei Meiren’s mother, the Madam of the Marquis of Weiyong, was summoned to the palace.

 

 

 

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