Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Fawning

On the way back to Guanju Palace, Ji Tao didn't chatter as much as before, which made Lan Qi a little uncomfortable.

Lan Qi teased, "What happened today? Who was so blind that made our Ji Tao angry?"

Ji Tao shook her head. She was not being bullied, but there were some things she couldn't figure out.

"I just can't understand. It's fine if the young lady treats Concubine Ling well, but why is she trying to match Lan Cui with Guard Zhao?"

So that’s what happened.

In her previous life, Lan Cui could have left the palace safely with Zhao Jiuxiao and lived the life they wanted. Unfortunately, because of Yan Wan's suspicion, she was afraid that these two people would betray her in the future, so she had them killed directly and pretended that they died of a sudden illness.

Lan Qi feels guilty and just wants to treat Lan Cui well in this life and wish her peace.

"Guard Zhao is quite capable. It would be a good thing if we could recruit him for our own use. When you find a man you like in the future, I will arrange a marriage for you and give you a grand wedding banquet."

Ji Tao is shy and her face turns red when she talks about marriage.

"What are you talking about, my lady? I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to stay by your side and serve you for the rest of my life."

On the other side, Jinzhong supported Yanwan's arm, looking at her injured arm with concern, and said distressedly: "My Lord, you are too careless. You can't ignore your own body and use it as a human cushion when you see someone fall. Fortunately, nothing happened. What if there were any sequelae?"

Yan Wan forced a smile, "It can be considered a blessing in disguise. After staying in the harem for so long, I finally made it and became the head of the palace."

"Jinzhong, you know I was just a palace maid before. Those rich ladies and princesses from the clans have always looked down on me. It's not easy for Concubine Cheng and Concubine Shu to be my friends. I really don't want to lose these two good friends who can talk to me."

Jinzhong was also very happy that Yanwan could come to her senses.

He loved Yan Wan, but could not give her the happiness she wanted. He dared not deny it. In the past, he only wanted to use her as a ladder to climb up, but as they got to know each other better, he found that Yan Wan was not a weak person. She had perseverance and ambition that other women did not have.

As soon as she stepped into the gate of Yongshou Palace, Yan Wan caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.

She turned around and saw that it was Ling Yunche.

Seeing Ling Yunche coming to see her, Yanwan was still very happy in her heart, but she was afraid that Jinzhong would be unhappy, so she didn't show it.

Yan Wan smiled slightly, "Guard Ling?"

Ling Yunche clasped his fists and saluted, "May I have a word with Lingpin?"

Jinzhong did not disturb Yanwan and Ling Yunche. After all, Yanwan would see through Ling Yunche's true character sooner or later.

Jinzhong didn't want to interrupt the two people's reminiscing. "I have already escorted Concubine Ling back to the palace as ordered. I will return to the Yangxin Palace to report."

Yan Wan frowned slightly and said, "Goodbye, Eunuch Jinzhong."

When Jinzhong passed by Ling Yunche, Ling Yunche felt Jinzhong's hatred. Both his eyes and words were filled with deep resentment.

But Ling Yunche couldn't understand why Jinzhong hated him so much.

Yan Wan dismissed the palace maids and walked up to Ling Yun Che with Lan Cui. She looked at him with tenderness, staring straight at him, the deep affection in her eyes not concealed at all, "Brother Yun Che, you came to see me?"

Ling Yunche stepped back, trying to keep a distance from Yan Wan. "I, your humble servant, am here to congratulate Her Majesty the Concubine."

Seeing Ling Yunche being so distant towards her, Yan Wan felt a little sad, "Do you hate me so much? You don't even want to wear the sachet I gave you, Ling..."

Ling Yunche interrupted her, "Yanwan..."

He subconsciously called her by her maiden name, "Yan Wan, you are now the Imperial Concubine, and it is really inappropriate for you to still address me like that. However, I still want to congratulate you on becoming the head of a palace."

Yan Wan suddenly realized that it had only been less than an incense stick since the emperor appointed a concubine. How did Ling Yunche know about it?

"How did you find out?"

Ling Yunche frowned and snorted coldly, "Don't worry about this. Yanwan, for the sake of our past relationship, I just want you to tell me the truth. Is the Ninth Prince's death related to you?"

When Yan Wan heard Ling Yunche's question, she felt her eyes go dark and she almost fell down.

Her face was pale. She really didn't expect that she was such a vicious person in Ling Yunche's heart.

Yes, she hated Jin Yuyan, but she was not the only one who hated Jin Yuyan. Although Yan Wan really wanted to kill Jin Yuyan with her own hands, how could a small noble fight against Jin Yuyan, who was a concubine?

She can't afford to offend the power behind Jin Yuyan.

Even Lan Cui watched, shielding Yan Wan behind her. She glared at Ling Yunche and said, "Guard Ling, be careful what you say. Although you and my master are childhood sweethearts, this is the imperial palace after all. You went up to the emperor's concubine, called her by her maiden name, and even slandered her. How many heads do you have?"

"If you have evidence, report it to the Emperor. Don't come to Yongshou Palace and bark. You are not welcome in Yongshou Palace. Please leave immediately."

Even though Lan Cui ordered her to leave, Ling Yunche still refused to give in and pressed Yan Wan, "Yan Wan, I don't have any evidence. I'm only trying to persuade you because we're childhood sweethearts. Please give yourself a way out and don't force yourself to death in the end."

Yan Wan suddenly had difficulty breathing, her chest was so stuffy that it heaved up and down violently. She covered her chest with her hands, tears falling uncontrollably, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Ling Yunche no longer had the deep affection of the past.

Almost gritting his teeth, he squeezed out a few words, "Ling-Yun-Che——"

"What grounds do you have to doubt me? Speaking of grudges, Concubine Jia and Imperial Noble Concubine are even more at odds. Why don't you doubt Imperial Noble Concubine?"

Ling Yunche seemed to be deaf and blind. He knew Ruyi very well and knew she would never harm anyone else. "The Imperial Concubine was kind to you and me before. You shouldn't repay her kindness with hatred and say such words."

"Imperial Concubine, you still have the nerve to mention the Imperial Concubine? Ling Yunche, do you really think that everyone doesn't know about the ugly things that happened between you and her? If this gets revealed to the Emperor, I wonder if he will sentence you two to death..." Lan Cui shouted loudly with her hands on her hips.

Ling Yunche's expression suddenly changed, and he pointed at Lan Cui, "You... you dare to slander the Imperial Concubine..."

After saying this, Ling Yunche became angry and wanted to hit Lan Cui.

"That's enough, Ling Yunche. If you dare to hit Lan Cui, I will not let you go. Today, you caused a disturbance in Yongshou Palace, but since you have helped me before, I will let you go. If you dare to do it again, I will report to the emperor, remove you from your post, and have you imprisoned in the Ministry of Punishment."

After saying that, Yan Wan took Lan Cui back to Yongshou Palace and asked Wang Chan to close the palace gate.

Yanwan was extremely disappointed.

She didn't understand why Ling Yunche had become like this. They were once the closest lovers. Even if they couldn't be husband and wife, couldn't they be friends?

It was wrong of her to abandon Ling Yunche, but did she have any other choice at that time?

Ruyi saved her, which sounds nice, but wasn't the suffering she endured all because of Ruyi?

A concubine dared to wear the Yaohuang peony used by the wife and went to provoke the late Empress Xiaoxian. What else could she not do?