Jinwei joins hands in rebirth: villains can also eat at the table

The snow that accumulated during the cold winter quickly melted away with a single drop of sunlight. Crystal-clear water droplets quietly flowed from the eaves, as if proclaiming the peaceful passage of time. Above the eaves, a variety of birds flitted back and forth, playing and frolicking, chasing and foraging, adding a touch of vitality and vibrancy to the ancient and solemn Forbidden City.

As time flies and seasons pass, spring fades and autumn arrives, the trees of the Forbidden City undergo a cycle of reincarnation. Old leaves fall, new ones sprout, each bearing the memory of history and the rhythm of life. These trees have witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties, the joys and sorrows of countless people. Like silent guardians, they stand quietly, telling stories of the past in their own way.

Over the past year, she has been diligent and conscientious, paying her respects to the Empress Dowager and Empress Fucha regardless of weather conditions. Empress Fucha initially disliked her, but over time, her prejudice gradually faded.

She was sensible and well-behaved, without any ulterior motives. Empress Fucha was very pleased that she could serve her so obediently without fighting or competing.

If all the concubines in the harem were so obedient and sensible, she wouldn't have to worry so much.

Yan Wan waited and waited, and finally the winter of the twelfth year of Qianlong's reign arrived.

Now she and Concubine Mei have become close friends, and she has become a favorite of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. She has already earned her place in the Forbidden City. She is no longer the humble and vulgar Wei Yanwan who was at the mercy of others.

At the beginning of winter, she used the excuse of contracting a cough and did not sleep with the emperor for a month.

Everyone in the palace lamented that she had a short life and could not enjoy such great wealth. Only she knew the turbulent undercurrents beneath the calm surface of the Forbidden City.

A smallpox epidemic suddenly broke out in the capital, sending panic through the palace. Starting in September, the epidemic spread from Hebei to the outskirts of Beijing, eventually reaching the capital itself.

Panic engulfed the capital, and everyone shut their doors tightly, fearing that their children would be affected. Hundreds of children died in the capital, and the palace was in a state of panic.

The seventh prince Yongcong, born to Empress Fucha, was already weak. In order to protect her son, Empress Fucha ordered that the Changchun Palace be strictly guarded and no strangers were allowed to enter or leave.

The concubines in the harem were also ordered not to pay their respects to the Changchun Palace, and the same went for the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace.

Seeing this, Yan Wan was also happy and at ease. She spent every day in Yongshou Palace tending to flowers and plants, reading books and practicing calligraphy, making up for the general knowledge and experience she lacked when she was a palace maid.

Although she had learned a lot when she was a concubine in her previous life, Yan Wan still felt that it was not enough. She had to study hard to become better, to make the emperor look at her differently, and to rewrite the tragic ending.

She wanted to create the image of a gentle and docile concubine so that she could be the best candidate to take over the harem when the emperor and empress fell out.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. This is what Concubine Jia taught me.

Jinzhong had been serving in the Yangxin Palace recently. He knew that this was a critical moment, so he did not dare to go to the Yongshou Palace.

After not seeing each other for a month, Jinzhong could only dejectedly take out the wristband that Yanwan had embroidered for him as a comfort.

A silk handkerchief, a personal item, was naturally not allowed to appear on the body of a eunuch. Jinzhong was afraid that others would find fault with him, so he soon sewed the silk handkerchief given by Yanwan into his regular clothes.

Yan Wan got a ring last time. Thinking about how hard it was for eunuchs to work in winter, in order to compensate Jin Zhong, she used humble gray rabbit fur to sew a pair of wrist guards for him.

There is nothing on top of it, so others won't be suspicious when they see it.

Since he couldn't see his master, Jinzhong wore the wristband every day and was very careful while working, for fear of getting it dirty.

It's really pitiful. The two of them didn't have many opportunities to meet each other, and now I'm afraid they will be lovesick.

Yan Wan was devoted to further study in Yongshou Palace. Thinking that the time was almost up, she went to find Meipin in person.

The palace was lonely, and Concubine Mei had been worried for the past few days. Upon hearing Chunchan's news, she hurried to Yongshou Palace. "Sister, what's wrong? I haven't seen you in a few days. Why do you look so haggard?"

Meipin looked around without saying anything else. Seeing this, Yanwan hurriedly sent all the servants out of the room.

"Nothing, I just miss my innocent child. It's a pity that his mother is useless and has not been able to help him get revenge so far."

"Don't be too sad, sister. Mother and son are connected by heart. If you get hurt, the little brother won't be at ease." Yanwan said considerately as she handed over a peeled orange.

"Forget it, it's all old news. Did you call me here today to tell me something?"

Meipin raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, took the orange segments but did not intend to put them into her mouth, and instead put them on the plate.

Yanwan started talking to herself.

"A few days ago, my sister's family sent me news that my brother Zuo Lu got into a drunken brawl with someone in a restaurant and was severely beaten. I thought that my brother is as timid as a mouse. Unless he's a bit of a playboy, he would never dare to cause such trouble in the capital..."

"So someone instigated this?"

"My younger brother has a close friend. He and his friend lent money at high interest, and they split the profits. But recently, someone was killed. When his close friend got wind of the matter, he quickly organized a party. Over drinks, he instigated the fight, and my stupid younger brother got into a fight with his friend. The matter was reported to the authorities, and his close friend took the opportunity to sue, putting all the blame on his friend. My poor younger brother was shot at for no reason..."

"Your brother is really stupid. The fisherman benefits from the quarrel between the snipe and the clam."

Seeing that Concubine Mei brought the topic to this point, Yanwan continued with her words.

"So sister, don't listen to the nagging of villains, or you might end up making a big mistake."

"You...are you giving me a warning?"

"Yesterday, I asked Chunchan to go to the Imperial Household Department to get some rice paper. On the way, she wanted to visit her old friend at the Sizhiku. Unexpectedly, she saw you and Zhenshu coming out together. When I was young, I worked in the palace of Concubine Jia. Do you know why?"

"Because you offended the Queen when you sent her flowers."

Meipin remembered that Yanwan had told her about this.

"Because my sister looks like Noble Consort Xian, the Empress hates me, so Consort Jia wants to help the Empress teach me a lesson."

Speaking of the past, Yan Wan paused for a moment and then continued.

"My sister has worked in Concubine Jia's palace for five years and knows her well. She is a noble lady of the Yu family and gave birth to the Fourth and Eighth Princes in succession. Her status is indescribable. She is very cunning. If you encounter her, you must be very careful."

The word "Fourth Prince" deeply hurt Concubine Mei. If her child had not been killed, how could the title of Fourth Prince be taken away by Concubine Jia?

No! Meipin looked at Yanwan, and she seemed to have thought of something.

The Queen and Concubine Jia were in cahoots, at least before Yan Wan entered Qixiang Palace.

But why did Zhenshu bring her to Moxin?

Yes! Two people come together because of interests, and naturally they will fall apart because of interests.

The reason why Concubine Jia instigated her to deal with the Queen was because of the Seventh Prince Yongcong! This legitimate son of the Empress, the word "Cong" blocked her son's path!

And there is the Fourth Prince. She gave birth to him.

At that time, Concubine Gao took advantage of her child with Concubine Yi and let A Ruo put the blame on Concubine Xian. While everyone's attention was on them, she gave birth to the first child after the emperor ascended the throne.

So Concubine Jia took the opportunity to instigate, wanting to use her to get rid of Yongcong and put the blame on Empress Fucha for the cinnabar incident.

Great! What a great plan!

This Concubine Jia is really vicious and cruel. She plays everyone around in circles. Her plans ended up helping others.