The concubine is extremely cautious

"Your concubine greets Concubine Li. I hope you are well." Ning Wanyin bowed.

Li Jieyu looked Ning Wanyin up and down, feeling a little depressed. Ning Wanyin was gorgeous, and compared to her, she seemed plain and simple.

She originally planned to intercept the pet.

In other words, the emperor had not come to Yonghe Palace these days, leaving her with no place to use her skills.

It seems that it is not easy to intercept the pet now.

Now the only thing that can surpass Ning Wanyin is position.

"Lady Ning is truly a beauty. No wonder His Majesty favors you so much." Li Jieyu did not let Ning Wanyin get up and praised with a smile on her face, "Oh, this butterfly hairpin is so beautiful..."

Seeing that she was about to talk nonstop, Ning Wanyin interrupted and said, "It's getting late. I'm in a hurry to pay my respects to the Queen Mother, so I'll leave first."

"Wait a minute——" Li Jieyu wanted to stop him.

"Your Highness may not be in a hurry, but I dare not neglect you." Ning Wanyin said apologetically:

"Excuse me, Concubine. I will take my leave first."

Li Jieyu choked and said, "You are in a hurry so you dare not neglect her. If she is not in a hurry, doesn't that mean that she is neglecting the Queen Mother?"

What a mouth that is good at putting the blame on others!

Obviously, you are the only one who dares to neglect and not pay respects to the Queen Mother!

Li Jieyu was so angry that she was speechless, but she didn't dare to stop Ning Wanyin anymore, for fear of being accused of disrespecting the empress dowager.

……

The palace walls are long and the doors are deep.

It was dawn, Lian Rui led the way with a lamp, and looked at Ning Wanyin beside her worriedly:

"Master, I'm afraid that Li Jieyu is not the only one who is making things difficult for you today."

Ning Wanyin knew very well that her title of favorite concubine had aroused the jealousy of many people.

But if she was not a favored concubine, if a concubine of higher rank tried to stop her, they would not only make things difficult for her with words, but would also trample on her at will.

She is not afraid of plotting behind people's backs, but she is afraid of using power to oppress others.

"It doesn't matter. If the enemy comes, we will fight him; if the water comes, we will block it with earth." Ning Wanyin replied.

Most of the concubines in Jingxi Palace arrived early.

Everyone craned their necks to see the legendary Lady Ning.

The faint light of morning sun illuminated the jade steps in front of the door, and a rouge-red figure walked into the palace.

She walked calmly, her jewelry jingling, her face beautiful, her figure fair and graceful.

Between the crow's hair, the exquisitely crafted golden butterfly trembles and seems to be about to fly, which looks very lifelike.

She is like a butterfly with cloud-like hair, delicate and flawless, dazzlingly beautiful.

"Your concubine pays respects to Concubine Shu! You pay respects to Concubine Zhuang!" Ning Wanyin bowed politely.

Concubine Shu smiled gently, "Get up quickly. I have long wanted to get close to Sister Ning, but it's a pity that you have not been in good health. It's a pleasant surprise to see you today."

"Everyone else is fine, but you are so fragile." Concubine Zhuang has been staring at Ning Wanyin since she entered the room. Seeing how beautiful she is, she feels even more unhappy:

"Since you are of poor fortune and weak health, I do not think you are suitable to serve His Majesty."

One did it secretly, the other did it openly, both of them found fault with her for not greeting her after sleeping with her.

Ning Wanyin smiled calmly, "What Empress Zhuang said is true, but how can I disobey your majesty's favor? I can only work hard to recuperate and take care of myself, so that I can live a long and healthy life and accompany your majesty for thousands of years."

"Perhaps it is because the Imperial Palace is a blessed place to live. I am now well again. Thank you, Empress Shu and Empress Zhuang, for your concern."

Concubine Zhuang rolled her eyes in anger. You want to accompany the emperor for a thousand years? What do you think you are worthy of? She sneered:

"It is important for people to know themselves. Are you still asleep so early in the morning? You are dreaming of accompanying His Majesty for a thousand years. What are you talking in your sleep?"

Concubine Shu smiled but said nothing, while the other concubines watched the fun.

Concubine Zhuang always hits people in the face, without giving them any face at all.

"What your majesty has taught you is true. There is no certainty about future events, just like talking in a dream. But your majesty loves me deeply, and I can't help but have expectations. Maybe one day when I fall out of favor, I can be as clear-headed and rational as your majesty, Concubine Zhuang, and not have any delusions." Ning Wanyin spoke every word with great sincerity.

The whole palace was silent.

Concubine Zhuang was stunned for several breaths before she reacted. She pointed at Ning Wanyin in disbelief, "You said I fell out of favor! How dare you curse me!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I was talking about myself..." Ning Wanyin explained in a serious tone.

"You, you, you...you are clearly talking about me! You are making innuendos, you are blaming me indirectly, you..." Concubine Zhuang's mind was filled with words that were not fully understood, and she was very angry.

Concubine Shu almost wanted to laugh. Yes, Ning Wanyin was making insinuations and making veiled accusations, but she praised you for being sober and rational, and never mentioned that you had fallen out of favor.

Concubine Zhuang is good at everything, she can hit anyone she points at, but she just can’t win.

Forget it.

Anyway, the people who hated Ning Wanyin the most hadn't come out yet, so naturally someone would take care of her.

Concubine Shu smiled and tried to smooth things over. "Okay, okay, Concubine Zhuang, you misheard. It's getting late, we should go pay our respects to the Queen Mother. Is there anyone else who hasn't come today?"

"Xue Zhaoyi." Fang Zhaoyi replied.

"Then there's no need to wait. The Queen Mother summoned Concubine Xue early in the morning. Let's go."

Everyone arrived at the Cining Palace and paid their respects to the Empress Dowager.

This was Ning Wanyin's second time meeting the Queen Mother. The last time, Queen Mother Xue didn't even remember Ning Wanyin...

But this time, she had obviously seen Ning Wanyin's portrait in advance, and stared at Ning Wanyin with a burning gaze, smiling:

"How did Lady Ning learn the etiquette? You are so awkward and unrefined. You are the emperor's concubine, how can you be so impolite? Go kneel outside the door and reflect on your behavior."

Ning Wanyin's manners were very thorough and her every move was perfect and impeccable.

The Queen Mother was just looking for an excuse to punish someone.

Concubine Shu and the others all looked at Ning Wanyin. Just now, she faced Concubine Zhuang's provocation without fear and fought back.

He was also arrogant and refused to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager, and seemed like a person who was spoiled by his favor.

This time, I will probably confront the Queen Mother as well!

Many concubines who were watching the fun were gloating and waiting for a chaotic show.

But Ning Wanyin didn't say anything, she bowed politely and said, "I accept the punishment."

He then withdrew from the Cining Palace and knelt outside the door.

Everyone was stunned. Ning Wanyin didn't make a fuss?

Empress Dowager Xue was also stunned for a moment. She didn't expect Ning Wanyin to be so obedient.

She originally thought that after Ning Wanyin made a fuss, she would have enough excuse to punish her with a stick and vent her anger.

Ning Wanyin's response of accepting everything was like hitting cotton.

Queen Mother Xue did not keep the concubines for too long, and soon they all took their leave.

Every concubine saw Ning Wanyin kneeling at the door.

Most people just looked around quietly, with different looks in their eyes, and didn't say anything.

Only Concubine Zhuang walked up to Ning Wanyin with a smug look on her face, "Hmph, I'll teach you a lesson. The Queen Mother will punish you well."

Ning Wanyin was thinking about something and ignored her.

Seeing that she ignored her, Concubine Zhuang said in dissatisfaction, "I'm talking to you, how dare you ignore me?"

Ning Wanyin came back to her senses and looked up at her. Her dark eyes were as dark as the night, and no emotion could be seen. "Please forgive me, Empress Zhuang. I am reflecting on my misconduct today and dare not be distracted. If you must talk to me, why don't you go and ask the Empress Dowager first? I am reflecting on myself, so can I chat with you?"

Concubine Zhuang choked again. The Queen Mother didn't like her either, so was she going to embarrass herself?

hateful!

Even if she kneels, I can’t defeat her!

Concubine Zhuang was angry and annoyed, but she couldn't do anything about Ning Wanyin, so she could only leave in a huff.

When Lady Song saw this scene, she couldn't help but think of herself being bullied by the Queen Mother some time ago. She should have felt sympathy for them, but for some reason, she only felt a sense of worry and anxiety at this moment.

Will His Majesty come to rescue her?

She hoped His Majesty would not come.