TICIEC Chapter 79.2

Helian Qi looked somewhat uneasy: “This is all your own achievement.”

“If His Majesty hadn’t believed that I was innocent, Your Majesty wouldn’t have tried to deceive Song Jieyu. Your Majesty would have just thought that I was talking nonsense and ordered my execution. I was able to clear my name entirely because of His Majesty’s trust.”

Ning Wanyin’s almond-shaped eyes were bright, and the light in them was as dazzling as the stars in the night sky.

Helian Qi was taken aback.

She actually thought… that he believed her.

He went to deceive Song Shi because it would be a simple matter to verify the truth. Before deceiving Song Shi, he did not believe Ning Wanyin’s words.

But after hearing Ning Wanyin say that, he also felt that he actually had some special feelings for Ning Wanyin, so he was willing to investigate.

Unbeknownst to him, this young woman had somehow gained some weight in his heart.

“I demoted her to the rank of Xuanshi and sent those who falsely accused you of perjury to the Cold Palace.”

Helian Qi could not reveal his thoughts to a concubine, so he instead spoke about the outcome of the matter.

The mastermind behind the frame-up was only demoted, while those who fabricated evidence were all banished to obscurity, because the former was surnamed Song and the latter belonged to the Xue and Cen factions.

The Emperor never hesitated to punish outsiders whenever he found a reason.

Ning Wanyin quickly understood the reason and smiled slightly: “I was originally very angry, but since Your Majesty already vented my anger for me, I would not hold it against Song Xuanshi anymore.”

“You’ve always been sensible. You’ve been wronged this time…”

Helian Qi was very satisfied with her knowing when to advance and retreat and not pressing him to ask why Song Qingzhi wasn’t banished to the Cold Palace.

He decided to give her more as a way to appease and compensate her.

“With Your Majesty protecting me, I have nothing to be aggrieved about. Your Majesty, please take good care of your health and do not let sadness harm your body. Please take care of your health.” Ning Wanyin looked at him earnestly, her beautiful eyes gentle.

Helian Qi was taken aback.

Everyone was concerned about the final outcome, and no one offered him a word of comfort. As an emperor, he didn’t really need any comfort.

But at this moment, a new layer of guilt crept into my heart.

“I’m fine.” Helian Qi looked at her, his expression as calm as ever.

“I still have memorials to review, so I’ll be leaving now.”

“This concubine respectfully sees off Your Majesty.” Ning Wanyin curtsied.

After Helian Qi left, the seal on Lingxue Pavilion was lifted, and the palace servants who had been sent to the Imperial Household Department returned to serve her.

Before long, Wang Degui led his men carrying boxes of sandalwood gift sets.

They were all gifts from the Emperor and were all precious gold, jade, and jeweled ornaments.

As usual, Ning Wanyin rewarded everyone in the pavilion, and everyone was overjoyed.

“Master, you have finally been exonerated! I was so worried…”

Lian Rui’s face was full of relief, as if she had escaped a disaster.

“Fortunately, His Majesty still believes in you…”

Ning Wanyin smiled without saying a word.

Those were just polite words; she knew perfectly well that the Emperor didn’t believe her.

However, there was no need to expose the Emperor’s ruthlessness.

Questioning and complaining will only lead to worse results. Finding evidence is the most important thing.

She also needed the Emperor’s help to deceive Song Qingzhi, so of course, she had to speak to him politely and kindly.

As for the Emperor not believing her?

That’s perfectly normal; she never believes the Emperor either.

In this world, those who trust easily die the fastest.

Xiao Guizi hurried in and reported, “Master, Tang Meiren and Ying Meiren have come to see you!”

Ning Wanyin was about to talk to them about something, so she immediately said, “Please invite them to the Flower Hall. Lian Rui, pick out two of the best items His Majesty just bestowed upon them.”

“This servant obeys.”

 

 

 

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