I became a concubine in the palace and cured my master's hidden disease.

“We were both maids. When Zhiye went to the kitchen to ask for something, the housekeeper gave it to her with a smile.

Go get your share yourself. The housekeeper didn't even turn her mouth back. She kept mumbling for a long time. The young lady's background is much better than that of Master Lin in the next yard. "Xiao Cui muttered in front of Xie Liuxu.

Xie Liuxu was born in a county magistrate's family. He was full of bookish air and had read a lot of romantic books.

She was chosen as a palace maid at the beginning, and was selected by Concubine De and sent to Prince Rui's Mansion the next year. She was disheartened, but things took a turn for the better. She didn't expect that Prince Rui was so handsome and tall. She decided to fight for it. Since Lin Yan could survive, she could too.

The night is long and there is nothing much to do. It is best to chat about gossip and find out some inside information.

Xiao Cui saw her young lady sitting by the fire reading a book, so she cleverly took a bag of melon seeds and went to find Zhiye to share them.

Lin Yan was so uncomfortable that she couldn't sleep, and lying on the couch was also uncomfortable, so she stood up and walked around the room. She heard the maids chatting happily outside.

"Sister Zhiye, doesn't Master Lin allow you to serve him on weekdays?" Xiao Cui pretended to be flattering.

"Of all the masters he serves, only Master Lin treats us servants like human beings. He usually lets us play outside when he has nothing to do."

"Then Your Majesty, come here. Are you guys doing the same?" Xiao Cui gave the melon seeds she had peeled to Zhiye.

"That's about right! Our Master Lin's voice is so soft and sweet. As a woman, I can feel my bones soften just by listening to it, let alone men. The prince doesn't want us to disturb their time together!" Zhiye boasted proudly.

"Won't Master Lin be very tired?"

"Being tired is sweet! How does your master Xie treat you?" Green Tea asked. She didn't like Xiao Cui very much, so she changed the subject.

"That's fine. When everything is fine, let me come out and chat with my sisters. It's a pity that the prince hasn't come to our room to sit down yet.

I went to the kitchen to get my share today, and the housekeeper kept nagging me. You are nothing like Sister Zhiye, where the housekeeper always greets you with a smile.

"Haha! Take your time!" Zhiye was so proud, she knew about this. The housekeeper also said: What a joke, wait until you are favored before asking for food.

This is the difference between being favored and not being favored. Master Lin is lazy, and as her head maid, I must think more about her.

Lin Yan didn't expect that she had done nothing, but the maids and old women outside had already elevated her to such a high position, and the two concubines had not even received the favor of Mr. Zhao. This was not good news and was seriously contrary to her original intention.

When the princess entered the house, the first thing she had to deal with was herself. She had to find a way to protect herself quickly.

"Zhiye, come in!" Lin Yan decided to change her strategy and get closer to Miao Yinhua first, and then bring her out! The reason why she chose Miao Yinhua instead of Xie Liuxu was very simple. Miao Yinhua had been very familiar with her just now, so the two of them were considered acquaintances.

Since Xie Liuxu appeared in the garden, he is not a quiet person.

"You guys chat, my master is calling me!" Zhiye clapped his hands proudly and went into the house.

"Master, you called me." Zhiye asked with a smile.

"Go to Miss Miao and quietly find her maid and tell her... It's not that I didn't want to talk to her just now, but the prince is there, and I have no right to speak without his order. If her master is free tomorrow, she can come over anytime."

"Oh!" Zhiye was just showing off, but was immediately beaten back to her original state. In fact, the girl was also trembling in front of the prince, treading on thin ice, how could she forget it.

Zhiye obeyed the order and left. Xiaocui also left with an excuse and quietly followed Zhiye from a distance. She found that Zhiye actually went straight to the small courtyard where she lived. She was puzzled.

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"Zhuye!" Zhiye waved to Zhuye who was standing at the door.

Mrs. Xie happened to see the two maids whispering through the window. Her brows immediately furrowed. "Just now you ignored me, but now you're whispering to me again."

Xiao Cui also came back at this time.

Xie simply put down the book and walked out.

Zhiye always felt that this Xie was a very cunning person, silent and taciturn, so he just bowed to her from a distance.

"Zhiye is here to chat with Zhuye. Come to my room and have a cup of tea." Xie Liuxu said softly.

"Thank you for your kindness, young lady. I just suddenly remembered what Zhuye asked me, so I stopped by to answer her question. I dare not stay any longer, as my master might get angry if he can't find me."

"Oh!"

Zhuye is usually taciturn, but she is very clever: "They are just trivial matters. I'm sorry to trouble Sister Zhiye to remember them."

Xie returned to the house, and Xiao Cui immediately said, "It was Master Lin who clearly gave the order to Zhiye just now, so Zhiye hurried over here."

"Oh!" Xie fell into deep thought. Her facial features were prettier than those of Lin and Miao, but their figures were better than hers, fat where they should be fat, and thin where they should be thin.

Unlike me, some men have nothing to worry about.

Xiao Cui whispered, "Master, why did Master Lin suddenly send Zhiye here, and why is he so mysterious?"

"Miao has been trying to talk to Lin just now, but Lin just smiled the whole time. Maybe she just came back and figured it out. It's better to win her over than to offend her."

Xiao Cui nodded: "I think it's possible. Just now in the Crescent Moon Courtyard, Master Lin was alone in the room. I don't think the prince favors her that much. As long as the princess comes in, her status will collapse in an instant."

“So, her sudden attempt to win over Miao is most likely a preparation for the future, to distract the princess’ attention. A favored person can easily become cannon fodder.

I don't like being a thorn in the eyes of others. It would be much safer if I were favored by several people.

By then, with the protection of the prince, I will have some confidence to compete with the princess. " Xie frowned, wondering what she should do.

With Lin's help, Miao might soon be favored, and her own position would become really embarrassing.

Xie lowered his head and thought: should he choose to continue to keep a low profile or find a way to get close to Lin?

The prince didn't even look at me today, and Lin didn't want to make friends with me now, but I absolutely couldn't just sit there and wait for death.

Let's see how Miao reacts tomorrow. A woman who has her intentions written on her face can easily be taken advantage of.

Although Lin's move seems good, it is actually very risky, but it is definitely beneficial to Miao.

Once favored by the prince, it is possible that she becomes pregnant even before the princess enters the palace.

At that time, even if she is a thorn in the prince's side, there is nothing to be afraid of. The prince will still protect her. With a child, the status of the woman in the backyard will be truly stable.

"No." Xie stood up suddenly.

"What's wrong, Master?" Xiao Cui was a little confused. Why did such a nice girl get so excited?

"We can't let Miao get away with it too easily. You should keep an eye on Miao's movements early tomorrow morning. If they go out, we should follow them." Xie thought over and over again. She couldn't let Miao get away with it too easily, so she had to get involved.

"What if she doesn't go out?" Zhuye didn't know why his master suddenly gave such an order. It was possible that she wouldn't go out for several days in the middle of winter.

"If she doesn't go out, we should go out too. Bring some good tea and visit Lin tomorrow." Xie made up her mind to make friends with Lin first. Miao Yinhua seems to have no scheming, but this is also her greatest scheming.

"Oh!" Xiao Cui understood a little, but also didn't understand a little.

Xie Liuxu decided to go in two directions, and it would be best if she could use Lin's help to gain the prince's favor.

No, it doesn't matter. Gather evidence of her collusion with Miao, and surrender as soon as the princess arrives.

At that time, not only will he not be regarded as a thorn in the eyes, but he will also gain the trust of the real mistress of the backyard and live a decent life.

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Two flowers bloom, each showing its own beauty!

Zhuye pushed the curtain open and came into the room, relaying Zhiye's words.

Miao Yinhua thought for a long time but couldn't figure out the reason, so she asked Zhuye in confusion: "Tell me, is this Lin favored or not?"

Zhuye thought about how Zhiye walked with a breeze and showed off his face from time to time: "I guess, I still have some face in front of the prince.

Master Lin ate so much that the prince must be unhappy. After all, it is rare for a grown man to eat so much."

Miao Yinhua smiled and nodded, then suddenly her eyes dimmed and she sighed, "If the prince can treat me like he did to her, even if he is angry, I am willing to do so."

Seeing the girl's sudden loneliness, Zhuye felt a pang in his heart. Who can not like a character like the prince who was banished from heaven?

But the prince has seen all kinds of beauties. The three concubines in the mansion have their own characteristics. It is too difficult to win his favor just by beauty. My daughter is enthusiastic but her IQ is worrying. She has more shortcomings than advantages.

"Well, using Lin Yan to get to the top is one thing, and forming an alliance with her is another. Once the princess enters the house, she may easily become cannon fodder." Miao Yinhua looked at the dark night sky through the window and was suddenly lost.

Zhuye frowned: Master Lin has offered the master an olive branch, which has both advantages and disadvantages. But the opportunity is rare and will never come back. The master's hesitation is understandable.

"Master, please seize the opportunity first. Master Lin is alone, and even if she is favored, she will not be well off even if the princess enters the house.

If you, my master, can be of use to her, she will naturally give you some benefits.

There are only a few months left before the princess gets married, so the palace should be busy.

But there is no movement in the mansion now. All the previous princesses who entered the palace did not live for more than three months, but Master Lin was the one who lived the longest.

Wait and see, we must go to Master Lin, but don't be impatient, we have to grasp the right measure!"

"What you said makes sense." Miao Yinhua's brows relaxed. Although Zhuye didn't talk much, he was more insightful than she was!

Lin Yan tossed and turned until late at night, went to the bathroom twice, and finally fell asleep.

The branches, leaves and green tea let down their pink curtains of descendants and quietly withdrew.

Zhiye couldn't help but sigh: "Even when the master is sleeping, she is so beautiful and charming, and her skin is as soft as jelly. As a woman, I can't help but want to take a second look. No wonder the prince favors the master so much."

Green Tea rolled her eyes at her and said, "Be careful what you say. If people misunderstand you, you will have a hard time in the future."

Zhiye widened his eyes, puzzled: "What's wrong with me?"

"Have you heard about Emperor Ai of Han and Dong Xian?"

The branches and leaves shook their heads!

"They were both men, but they were inseparable and slept in the same bed. One time, Emperor Ai woke up first, but his sleeve was held down by Dong Xian. He was afraid that pulling the sleeve would wake up the person next to him, so he cut it off with a knife. I heard that there were also older palace maids and female officials living together in the palace. And you, who gave birth to Master Lin just by looking at her..."

"Ah!" Zhiye was shocked. "You misunderstood, I'm just envious."

"It doesn't matter if I misunderstood or not, as long as Your Majesty doesn't misunderstand. Be careful with what you say and do in the future. You have a big mouth and dare to say anything. It's easy to get into trouble."

Zhiye quickly shrank his neck, covered his mouth, and nodded.

Lin Yan didn't sleep very well at first, but gradually felt comfortable later, so she didn't open her eyes until the sun was already high the next day.