TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

In a place where no one was paying attention, the Queen Mother forced a smile on her face and clenched the wine glass in her hand.

This is the sadness of having no power. The emperor is not a biological son, and in such a situation, no one would bother to please her.

There is no shortage of honor and various expenses, but it is difficult to get anything else.

Bai Ruiji, the chess piece, has unexpectedly reached this point today, and it seems that she is getting along well with the imperial concubine.

It's time to use it.

With the successful case of Bai Ruiji, other concubines were not willing to be outdone.

Even without advance preparation, their own abilities are enough to shine in such occasions.

Although Huang Qiying's dance is not as cool and elegant as Yihuan's, it can be seen that she has put in some effort.

It was also the first time that everyone discovered that Su Lujun could dance with a sword, which was rare among women.

"it is good!"

"Princess Chun has such a talent. She hides it well on ordinary days."

Hongli cheered continuously, and the eyes of others were full of admiration. Only Yongzhang was stunned.

He was grateful to his mother for showing mercy to him.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. I learned some of this when I was young, but I haven't practiced it in years. I'm really sorry for the poor presentation."

After Su Lujun sat down, she breathed slightly, and the smile on her face was unprecedentedly relaxed and confident. The affirmation of others gave her great confidence.

Chen Wanyin, who was sitting next to him, asked in surprise, "How could such a thing be hidden for so many years? It's not visible on ordinary days!"

Su Lujun took a sip of the plum wine in the glass, suppressed the panting in her chest, and responded a little embarrassedly.

"When I was still in my boudoir, I liked to learn some of it, but then the elders in my family said that no other lady was like that, so I gave up."

"That's amazing! Look how the kids look at you differently."

Chen Wanyin noticed the loneliness in Su Lujun's eyes and did not ask any more questions, but changed the subject.

She hasn't touched it for so many years but she can still reach the current level, which shows that she really likes it.

It’s a pity that my “like” has no status in front of “should”.

As soon as Su Lujun looked up, she saw Yong Zhang's complicated eyes, and she curled her lips and gave him a meaningful smile.

After several performances, Langya was also feasting her eyes, among which the duet between Gao Xiyue and Jin Yuyan was the most outstanding.

Langya was surprised to find out that this was how happy the emperor was. She was too conservative before.

After the dinner, everyone gathered outside the hall to watch the fireworks display.

Jing Luo's attention was drawn to the fire pot performance on the side. The flames spun and danced in the darkness, drawing dazzling trails.

The dangerous fire pot was like an obedient toy in their hands.

This scene had a far greater impact on the children than the fireworks, and they were even more eager for the ability to control fire.

"Princess, please stand away. It's not safe!"

The palace maids and eunuchs had no interest in enjoying the excitement. They were all on high alert, fearing that these little ancestors would rush in.

On the other side, Hongli was watching the fireworks with his concubines.

Every aspect of his attendance at the banquet this year was very much to his liking, with new twists everywhere, a change from the old routine without causing criticism.

"Although fireworks are beautiful and lively, if life were like this, it would be lively for a while but would return to loneliness. It would be better to be the stars in the sky. Although they only have a faint light, they can shine forever."

When everyone was in high spirits, they heard Yihuan say these words with a sad face.

Hongli immediately looked at Yihuan with admiration.

“That’s an interesting statement.”

The others looked away in disappointment. Jin Yuyan frowned and shuddered, expressing a different opinion.

"I just love such brilliant and splendid scenes. So what if they are fleeting? At least I have lived a glorious life once. Having experienced such a stunning moment makes my life worthwhile."

"Yes, it is because of its beauty and fleetingness that it can be so deeply remembered."

Huang Qiying also agreed. She didn't have any special feelings about this, but she simply didn't like Yihuan spoiling their fun at this time.

"What's the point of being so short?"

"They are both good. They just have different feelings. It's not surprising that Concubine Shu and Concubine Jia have completely different personalities."

As soon as Yihuan said this, Hongli spoke in time to stop the dispute.

He was very good at playing the peacemaker at times like this. Both of them were his favorite concubines, and it would not be good to favor either of them.

At this moment, Jingluo, who was not far away, ran over and hugged Hongli. Her childish voice broke the slightly awkward atmosphere.

Jing Luo pointed at the sparks dancing in the air not far away and said confidently, "Father, I want to learn this. When I'm good at it, I'll perform it for you."

Langya looked in the direction her finger pointed. It was magnificent and grand. It was indeed something the child would like.

"Hahaha……"

"We Jingluo are interested, but this thing is too dangerous. You can't learn it."

"Why? This looks so majestic!"

"cough!"

Gao Xiyue's cough and threatening look successfully made Jing Luo shut up.

"Why is mother coughing? Are you feeling unwell? Should we go call the imperial physician?"

"No, no, go play by yourself!" Gao Xiyue held her forehead helplessly and pushed her daughter away with one hand, asking her to go away.

It just so happened that Yonglian was asking her to play touhu together.

"Father Emperor, I'm going to go play then!" Jingluo said and turned around and threw herself into her sister's arms.

Yihuan immediately forgot the unpleasantness of being retorted just now, and was attracted by the children's laughter.

She always thought that she and the emperor had a mutual understanding, but the scene just now told her that this was not the case. Hongli might appreciate her talent.

But he also appreciates other women with different styles, and it doesn't matter what they think.

This moment made her extremely eager to have a child, not to satisfy anyone's wishes, but for her own expectations.

Exquisite palace lanterns hang high, illuminating the long palace path.

Jin Yuyan looked at Yihuan, who was worried, and somehow a strange emotion arose in her heart.

As soon as her mind got hot, she blurted out, "Yihuan, do you feel bad about what you just said?"

"what?"

"As for what you said just now while watching the fireworks, didn't you feel uncomfortable when you said it?"

Yihuan thought Jin Yuyan was provoking her and wanted to turn around and leave.

But Jin Yuyan's eyes were full of curiosity, without a trace of malice, as if she simply wanted to know how she felt at that time.

Yihuan couldn't help but recall the scene just now, and felt a little sad for some reason.

"A little bit……"

A strange feeling of shame welled up in her heart, and she hurriedly saluted, turned around and ran away.

Jin Yuyan looked at Zhenshu beside her in surprise, "Did I hear correctly? Did she just admit it?"

"I was saying that even though the Imperial Concubine is equally well-read, she would never speak like that. It turns out she feels jealous too."

Raising her hand and patting her chest, Jin Yuyan felt much more comfortable. It was good to be a normal person.

It's a huge sacrifice to put on this attitude in order to win favor.

When Hai Lan returned to the Yanx Palace, Ruyi was waiting for her, and the wet nurse was standing beside her holding the Fifth Prince.

"Sister, why haven't you rested yet at this hour? Is it too noisy outside?"

Ruyi had a faint smile on her face. "Fifth Prince has been crying and refusing to sleep. I guess he wants to see Mother on New Year's Eve."

Hai Lan felt very comforted and walked forward to help Ruyi walk into the palace.

"Then there's no need to wait at the door, sister. What if you catch a cold? You're pregnant with the dragon heir, so you should be even more careful."

Upon hearing that the concubines were performing at the banquet, Bai Ruiji was even given the title of concubine on the spot.

A hint of disdain flashed in Ruyi's eyes, and the corner of her mouth twisted.

"They have no emotional connection with the Emperor, so they can only resort to these tactics to curry favor with him, flattering him blindly to curry favor. This is truly not honorable."

As he spoke, he pushed a plate of milk cake in front of Hailan and said, "Try it quickly. It's fresh milk cake, which you always like to eat."

This action moved Hailan so much that she quickly expressed her loyalty.

"Sister, you know me well. I have always avoided favors. It was only for you that I gave birth to this child."

"There's no need to explain the friendship between you and me."

Ye Xin watched Hai Lan numbly as she ate the snacks one by one. She no longer had the heart to dissuade her.

Ever since the Fifth Prince was born, the behavior of this master has become more and more outrageous.

Not to mention handing over a healthy prince to someone else, later it felt more like a mission completed.

She had no control over her food and would eat whatever Concubine Xian gave her, completely ignoring the fact that she had already eaten a lot of it.

As his body shape changed, the emperor's initial interest quickly disappeared.

But she herself didn't care, which made Ye Xin's ambition to strive for the top go down the drain.

From then on, he only focused on the Fifth Prince and never tried to change Hai Lan's mind again.

"The Empress watched on like this, completely failing to fulfill her duty of admonishment. To secure her own position, she allowed the Emperor to do so. This truly betrayed the late Emperor's trust."

"The Queen is only concerned about her own position, how could she care about so many things? She is not like her sister, who treats the Emperor with all her heart."

……

Seeing that the two people's conversation was getting more and more heated, Ye Xin and惢心, who were serving them closely, wanted to cover their ears.

This conversation was not something a concubine should have. Even the empress dowager had never scolded the queen like this.

If these two people use normal methods to fight in the palace, they will not think there is anything wrong with it. It is normal to fight in the harem.

It doesn't matter if you use some means, even if they are cruel, as long as there is a direction to fight for.

But as it is now, all the concubines are secretly devalued and look down upon by everyone, and I don't think of a solution.

Even the fifth prince was ignored because of these two mothers.

Alas! The future is uncertain.

The busiest time has passed, and Wei Yanwan finally found an opportunity to meet Ling Yunche.

"Yan Wan, Concubine Xian has been in a bad mood recently. It's thanks to her that you were able to be assigned to the relaxing flower room. Sending more plum blossoms to the Yanxi Palace later will be considered our best efforts."

Wei Yanwan ran over in the snow, and before she could stand still, she heard what Ling Yunche said.

The smile on her face faded a little in an instant. She clenched her hands tightly behind her back and looked up at Ling Yunche who was still chattering.

We haven't seen each other for such a long time, but he hasn't said a word of concern.

Greenhouse?

"Do you really think the greenhouse is a good place?"

The coldness in Wei Yanwan's tone made Ling Yunche feel a little helpless. He just thought that Concubine Xian loved plum blossoms, and it was inconvenient for her now that she was pregnant.

Those who have received favors should do something.

"Of course...it's a good place. You've been doing well these days."

Wei Yanwan could no longer conceal the disappointment in her eyes. Ling Yunche saw with his own eyes that day that she was harassed by the people in the greenhouse.

But he never asked himself whether he had been wronged by that nanny.

When she first arrived at the greenhouse, everyone around her was very friendly to her because of the second princess.

As time went by, everyone discovered that she did not have any powerful background, and the second princess did not pay much attention to her.

This special status gradually disappeared, but because of what the second princess said when she left, others did not dare to humiliate her easily.

But all this has nothing to do with the Concubine Xian that Ling Yunche mentioned.

If she hadn't been lucky enough to meet the kind-hearted princess, she might have been bullied badly in the greenhouse during these days.

"You... forget it, I won't say anymore. Brother Yun Che, you must do your job well in front of the emperor. If you have a bright future, my mother will definitely agree to this."

When talking about her considerations for the future, Wei Yanwan lowered her head shyly.

Thinking of Ling Yunche's behavior after he was transferred to the Yangxin Palace, she frowned slightly, and when she spoke again, she was worried with a look of worry that was hard to conceal.

"You should save your daily salary. It's okay to eat and drink with friends. You have also sent money to the Yanxi Palace several times before."

"The masters don't need your little gifts. Just give half of them as a token of your appreciation. But you still need to take care of yourself."

Hearing these words, Ling Yunche's expression became more and more impatient.

Since when did Wei Yanwan become like this?

She is ungrateful and all she talks about is money, salary and future... It seems that apart from these, there is nothing else worthy of her attention.

How nice it would be if she could be like Ruyi, not obsessed with power but devoted to poetry and books. As long as the feelings are there, are these really that important?

Shaking his sleeves vigorously, Ling Yunche said coldly: "I have my own plans for my salary."

"Her Majesty Xianpin has been so kind to me that I would be willing to give her everything I have. Yanwan, you must learn to be grateful!"

When Wei Yanwan heard this, her face turned pale instantly. She had no intention of restricting Ling Yunche's money.

It was just a kind reminder out of concern for the future. Her salary should be given to her mother and younger brother.

Ling Yunche spent all his money on drinking with others last month, and she saved some of it for him.

Now I am treated like this.

Being the imperial guard in the Yangxin Palace was an excellent job. Wei Yanwan really wanted to have a future with Ling Yunche, but she couldn't care less about that at the moment.

If you don't make progress, no matter how good the job is, it will be useless.

She took a deep breath and decided to give them one last chance. "You are so special to the one in the Yanxi Palace. Is it really because of your kindness?"

"Wei Yanwan, you are not allowed to call Concubine Xian like that!"

"Of course it's just because of your kindness. You know why I was able to move from the cold palace to the Yangxin Palace."

Wei Yanwan looked up at the bright white clouds in the sky, trying hard not to let her tears fall.

When she lowered her head, her eyes were full of determination.

"Guard Ling, the boots you're wearing were given to you by someone from the Yanxi Palace, right? They're embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns? Even so, you have the audacity to say it was just a favor?"

"I, a little maid, don't have such high awareness. If you want to repay the favor, do it yourself, but don't drag me into it."

Ling Yunche's face changed drastically. He suppressed the panic in his heart and looked at Wei Yanwan in disbelief.

"What are you talking about?"

Wei Yanwan raised her hand to interrupt what he was about to say. There were some things she didn't want to know so clearly.

"Please return the money I lent you as soon as possible. We won't have to see each other again in the future."

"Yan Wan!"

Ling Yunche didn't expect Wei Yanwan to be so decisive, and he wanted to stop her in panic.

I was afraid of causing too much noise, so I finally gave up.