TICIEC Chapter 81.1

Ning Wanyin was momentarily confused, but she had heard about Zhuang Fei and the Emperor arguing…

After thinking about it, she roughly understood what Zhuang Fei was concerned about.

She and Zhuang Fei had different feelings for the Emperor, so naturally, they cared about different things as well.

As a subject (pawn), she only wanted to live, and her ambition lay in power.

Zhuang Fei was a beloved concubine, and what she wanted was love.

But Ning Wanyin believed that the Emperor did not love Zhuang Fei, nor did he love any of the women in the harem; all he cared about was power.

He certainly had feelings for Zhuang Fei. Perhaps it was out of guilt for her risking her life to save him, or perhaps it was out of a deep bond that they had formed since childhood.

But feelings are feelings, and truly connecting with someone is another matter entirely.

“Thunder and rain, all are the Emperor’s grace. The reason for this matter is that others are despicable, and Your Majesty also needs evidence to judge the case.” Ning Wanyin avoided the main issue.

Zhuang Fei was very dissatisfied with her answer: “You’re just giving me the runaround again.”

“For me, being able to stay by His Majesty’s side is my lifelong wish; nothing else matters. Your Highness’s desires differ from mine, so Your Highness need not use me as a reference point…”

Ning Wanyin looked at Zhuang Fei and sincerely reminded her: “Some things in this world are as rare as shooting stars. If you get them, you’re lucky; if you don’t, it’s not your fate. Forcing them will only bring you heartbreak.”

If one insists on clinging to the Emperor’s love, how unhappy one’s life would be.

Zhuang Fei stared at her blankly, not reacting.

Ning Wanyin curtsied and said, “This concubine still needs to visit Shun Pin. This concubine will take her leave.”

Zhuang Fei gazed in the direction Ning Wanyin had left without saying a word.

Shanhu, the head palace maid who accompanied the group, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She was really worried that when her master stopped Ning Jieyu, she would rush up and slap her twice.

Just now, Zhuang Fei was strolling in the Imperial Garden to clear her mind when she overheard some palace maids gossiping about how much Ning Wanyin and the Emperor loved each other, and how Zhuang Fei was now a thing of the past. The Emperor only saw the new love and didn’t see the old one’s tears.

Zhuang Fei was so angry that her face turned pale on the spot.

Seeing Zhuang Fei blocking the sedan chair, Shanhu’s eyelids twitched, thinking: it was all over, all over, all over!

“Shanhu, she is so devoted to His Majesty; no wonder His Majesty favors her. Isn’t that right?” Zhuang Fei said with a gloomy expression.

Shanhu quickly replied, “His Majesty’s favorite is still Your Highness…”

“If I were His Majesty, I would also favor her more. She doesn’t throw tantrums as I do…”

Zhuang Fei didn’t understand Ning Wanyin’s advice at all.

She didn’t know that Ning Wanyin was obedient, sensible, and never cried or made a fuss because she didn’t love the Emperor at all.

Love breeds resentment; the absence of love breeds indifference.

Zhuang Fei was disappointed and had no desire to pick a fight with Ning Wanyin, so she returned to the palace dejectedly.

After they left, the Emperor’s entourage stopped at the corner.

“Your Majesty, shall we continue to Qianxin Hall?” Wang Degui tentatively asked Helian Qi.

Helian Qi was still quietly reflecting on Ning Wanyin’s words; all she wanted was to be with him…

“Go to Lingxue Pavilion.” Helian Qi said.

Wang Degui accepted the order, “Yes.”

…

Song Qingzhi cried for several days, suffering from a miscarriage and the demotion from the Emperor, leaving her mentally disoriented and emotionally unstable.

The palace servants who had been serving in Mozhu Pavilion had all dispersed.

Now, apart from Shi’er, whom she brought into the palace, only the eunuch Xiao Dongzi remains.

“Master, you have just had a miscarriage, and this is the time when you need to take good care of your body. Otherwise, if you develop health problems, it will be difficult for you to have children in the future…” Xiao Dongzi advised.

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