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

After Yan Wan entered the small hall, she found a seat and sat down. She looked around and didn't see Ruyi, so she crossed her legs and tapped the table with her armor.

One sound after another, neither fast nor slow, seemed very loud in the empty hall.

It was not until she sat in the hall and waited for a while that she saw Ruyi slowly come out.

Her movements were slow and heavy, and she looked even older than the Empress Dowager.

I wonder if it’s because of the changes in the world, or because of the emperor’s torture these days?

Yan Wan just watched her walk out, with an unconcealable sarcasm in her eyes.

Ruyi just walked into the small hall quietly, then sat down in the main seat, looking at Yanwan calmly, waiting for her to speak.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress. It's snowing heavily outside, and I'm too weak to bear it, so I came in to wait. Her Majesty is kind-hearted and has come to show sympathy to the concubines. I believe you won't hold a grudge against me, right?"

Yan Wan stood up slowly, bent her knees slightly, performed a seemingly respectful salute, and said these words.

Her voice was clear and pleasant, but with a hint of subtle provocation. She emphasized that Xue Da was weak, and at the same time, she was secretly blaming Ruyi for letting her stay outside for a long time.

Ruyi sat down with a dejected look on her face, her face slightly pale and her eyes revealing deep fatigue.

She did not respond to Yan Wan's words, but just glanced at her lightly and looked away.

Yurong felt a tightness in her heart when she saw the tense atmosphere.

He quickly spoke to calm the situation.

"How could that be? It's already past the beginning of winter, and the snow is heavy. Your Majesty won't bother with the Imperial Concubine. If the Imperial Concubine catches a cold, then it's the fault of us servants."

Her words were flawless, and she cleverly attributed the matter to the reception of the servants.

Not only did he rescue Ruyi from the predicament, but he also gently pushed the responsibility onto the servants, clearing Ruyi of all blame.

This newcomer is much more sensible than Rong Pei.

Yanwan nodded slightly in response.

Ruyi looked at the ranking list, her eyes slowly sweeping over each name.

I found a familiar name inside, Rong Pei.

Her heart sank, as if she had been hit by something.

It was a good thing for the maids to leave the palace. It was a relief for those maids who had worked hard in the palace for many years. However, this was the work of the imperial concubine. She was really afraid that the Yongshou Palace would take the opportunity to attack Rong Pei.

Ruyi knew Yanwan's character, and she would do anything to achieve her goals. Rongpei had always been loyal to her and had accompanied her through countless hardships in the palace. If Yanwan took this opportunity to harm Rongpei, she would be uneasy.

"Why is Rong Pei up there?"

Yan Wan raised the corners of her lips and replied slowly, "Rong Pei is considered an old member of the palace. She used to serve the Empress Dowager. Even though she made a mistake now and is no longer the head aunt of Yikun Palace, she is still the Empress Dowager's person after all. She should be treated with respect..."

Her arrangement was a "gift" to Rong Pei.

"This is what the Emperor meant. Rong Pei is old and in poor health. If she stays in Yikun Palace, I'm afraid she won't be able to serve the Empress well. It would be better for Her Majesty to let her leave the palace and find a good place to retire. That would be a perfect ending..."

If the emperor is not mentioned, it will be difficult for Ruyi to refuse.

Although she was seeking Ruyi's opinion, Yanwan brought up the emperor, so even if Ruyi was unwilling, Rong Pei had to leave.

She is a jinx, and no one around her will have a good life.

Ruyi originally wanted to fight for Rong Pei. After all, it was better to be inside the palace than outside. Although she did some cleaning work in Yikun Palace, everyone in Yikun Palace would take care of her for Ruyi's sake. If she left the palace, it would be hard to say.

Hearing that this was the emperor's intention, Ruyi felt sad in her heart, but she could do nothing about it.

She slowly closed the list, her hands trembling slightly, and handed it to Yurong, saying in a slightly hoarse voice, "In that case, then let's do as the emperor wishes."

It’s a pity that Rong Pei has served her for so many years and has been through thick and thin together, but now she ends up like this.

In the end, she could only be released as a cleaning lady in Yikun Palace. This was such an injustice for Rong Pei.

"I obey your command. Just now in the courtyard, I seemed to see someone who looked quite familiar. Your Majesty, do you know who that person looked like?"

Yanwan said this with a smile, leaning back in her chair in an extremely leisurely manner.

Seeing this, Yurong knew that the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense and it was not advisable to stay for long.

She exchanged a glance with Chunchan and the others, then hurriedly and cautiously withdrew, her movements slow and gentle. As they left, only Ruyi and Yanwan remained in the hall, conversing, and the air was filled with a sense of oppression.

Hearing Yan Wan's teasing tone, Ruyi felt her anger instantly ignite, her eyes bloodshot. She had been trying to remain calm, but at this moment, her mention of Ling Yunche was like a fuse, completely igniting her inner anger.

She rarely showed anger, and a crack appeared on her originally indifferent face.

"Isn't this what you wanted? He is Ling Yunche, and you turned him into a eunuch. Are you satisfied now?"

Ruyi gritted her teeth and spoke word by word, staring at Yanwan as if she wanted to see through her.

Ling Yunche is such a good person, how could she bear to do this?

When she was trapped in the greenhouse, Ling Yunche had lent her a helping hand; during the difficult days in Qixiang Palace, he also pleaded for her, trying to save her from suffering.

But now, Yan Wan is using even the sincere people of the past to gain power and status. Such cruelty makes Ruyi feel sorry for Ling Yunche.

His sincerity was ultimately misplaced.

"Your Majesty, I cannot accept your words."

Yan Wan raised her chin slightly, hatred swirling in her eyes, and spoke with a sarcastic smile on her lips.

"He had something that he shouldn't have had with Your Majesty. I didn't force him to hide your personal belongings, nor did I force him to do things for Your Majesty, nor did I force him to fall in love with Your Majesty. He did all of this himself. How could I be blameless?"

Yanwan sneered and ignored Ruyi's accusations.

"Do you dare to say that you didn't let Mao Qian expose Ling Yunche? If it weren't for you, how could he be like this now?"

Seeing her pretending to be innocent, Ruyi felt helpless.

At the beginning, she should have looked for Ling Yunche carefully, and at least chosen a virtuous and dignified woman to be his wife.

Otherwise, Wei Yanwan would not have instigated Mao Qian to expose Ling Yunche.

"As a wife, do I have to watch my husband cheat on me and see him sink deeper into the abyss? What did Mao Qian do wrong? She's been working hard to be a good wife all these years, but what about Ling Yunche? Has he done what a husband should do?"

Yan Wan raised her voice with a cold expression. Her eyes revealed a hint of anger and dissatisfaction, as if she was speaking up for Mao Qian.