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

"It's okay, it's okay. It's a good thing that Miss Lan Cui has a straightforward personality."

What could he say in someone else's territory? Just a few sarcastic remarks. He came to apologize, not to seek credit, so he had to endure any harsh words he said.

She was followed by several palace maids, who led the rewarded palace maids elsewhere, while she brought Li Yu into the palace.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty. Yesterday, I was disrespectful in my words and actions, and offended Her Majesty Ling Fei. I truly deserve to die, and I have come to apologize to Her Majesty."

As soon as Li Yu entered the door, he knelt down and apologized without even raising his head. It was very clean and neat.

Yan Wan didn't look at him either. She just flipped through the account book and said indifferently, "The Empress is the legitimate wife, and the eunuch is the emperor's close associate. I can understand that the eunuch is a little anxious when the Empress is in trouble."

"You're joking, Empress Ling. I'm the Emperor's servant, so naturally, the Emperor has the final say on everything. I was wrong that day, and I absolutely dare not get involved with the Empress."

Li Yu became anxious when he heard this. Although he preferred the one from Yiku Palace in his heart, he was still the emperor's chief steward on the surface. If these words were to reach the emperor's ears, he would probably suspect that he was someone close to the queen. Would he be in danger of losing his life then?

Don’t dare or can’t?

Yan Wan believed that Li Yu understood this better than anyone else.

"Look at me, I was so confused that I said such foolish words. Eunuch Li Yu, please don't blame me. What happened that day is over. Don't worry! I have always been kind to others and never quarreled with others. Eunuch, go back and serve the emperor well."

How could Yan Wan dare to really punish him? He was the number one person in front of the emperor. The emperor said so, but she couldn't really do it. If she really punished Li Yu severely, her favor would be over.

Li Yu knew that this was a way to get rid of him, so he stood up and saluted again. "Your Highness, Concubine Ling, is so understanding and righteous. It is a blessing for us servants. I thank you for your understanding. I still have work to do in the Yangxin Palace. I will take my leave."

"I still have to give Eunuch Li Yu some advice. Remember to be more restrained in your actions in the future. If you make any more mistakes, even the most powerful backers will not be able to protect you." Seeing that Li Yu was in a hurry to leave, Yan Wan's smile became even more pronounced, and she spoke frankly.

Then Ruyi is a disaster, whoever follows her will be unlucky.

"Yes, I will teach you."

Li Yu heard the deeper meaning of her words. He bowed and replied, then turned and left Yongshou Palace.

He has reached his current position thanks to the Empress, so naturally he should be loyal to her and help her with all his might. Concubine Ling was just a small palace maid who only coveted power and wealth. How could she understand the deeper meaning of this?

No matter how favored she was, she was just a concubine, and it was not her place as an outsider to point fingers at the queen.

Yan Wan shook her head, knowing that Li Yu wouldn't take her words to heart. She was just giving him some advice because he was the matchmaker between her and Jin Zhong.

I have already warned you, since you are still stubborn and seeking death, don't blame me for not showing mercy.

When Li Yu returned to the Yangxin Palace, the emperor was reviewing memorials.

He stepped forward cautiously, his back straight, and knelt down to reply, "Your Majesty, I have already apologized to the Empress Lingfei and sought her forgiveness. The Empress was so kind that she did not punish me, but only asked me to do my job well."

"The Concubine Ling didn't punish you because she's kind-hearted and for my sake, she didn't bother with a servant like you. I'm your master, and I owe you a good lesson. Go and receive your ten lashes. Remember this lesson and don't do it again."

The emperor did not look at him, but just sat in the front row and revised the memorials. Without even frowning, he casually rewarded him with ten lashes.

He knew that Concubine Ling would not touch Li Yu out of consideration for his feelings. If someone in front of him made a mistake and others did not punish him, then he would have to discipline him personally.

She is always so understanding.

Well, if she doesn't punish him, I will do it myself to avoid embarrassing the Yangxin Palace in the future.

"Your Majesty, I thank you."

Li Yu not only had to accept the punishment, but also had to kowtow to express his gratitude.

Whatever the master gives, whether good or bad, is considered a reward, and the servants can only accept the order and express gratitude.

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Since learning of Jin Yuyan's misfortune, the Yu clan has submitted several memorials distancing themselves from her. Prince Yu even wrote a secret letter himself, blaming the entire incident on her. He claimed she was a bastard adopted from nowhere, not a noble daughter of the Yu clan, and begged the emperor not to believe her.

Several women from the Yu family were even sent in succession to be presented to the emperor.

The emperor disliked Yu's behavior, but most of the correspondence was about the situation in the court. He had no direct evidence and could only regard it as Jin Yuyan's wishful thinking. He wrote a letter to denounce Yu.

He was always thinking about the dragon fetus in her belly, so he assigned two maids to take care of her. After the child was born and she had finished her confinement, he sent them away, leaving her to fend for herself.

Yongshou Palace has been quite lively these days.

In addition to visiting Ruyi at Yiku Palace, the place the emperor visited most often was Yongshou Palace.

He always felt that staying in Yongshou Palace was more comfortable than staying in other places, not only because of Concubine Ling's obedience, but more because he felt that only Concubine Ling could understand his difficulties and help him relieve his depression. Whenever he walked into Yongshou Palace, he felt refreshed and his eyes and ears were clear.

Because of Jin Yuyan's incident, the emperor deeply disliked women of other races and strictly prohibited concubines from relying too much on their mother's clan. He even refused to see the newly arrived Mongolian concubines, remaining content to stay in Yongshou Palace, personally teaching Concubine Ling how to write poetry and paint, and pursuing his own pleasures.

He is the ruler of the world. Does he have to look at other people's moods when deciding who to favor?

Poor concubines, they have been in the palace for more than a month, and it is difficult for them to even see the emperor, let alone serve him in bed.

Even while confined to the Yikun Palace to nurse her pregnancy, Ruyi knew about this. With a sullen look on her face, she accepted the tea offered by Rong Pei and said, "Perhaps Jin Yuyan's actions have annoyed the Emperor, and he's taken his anger out on the other concubines, including Concubine Ling, for not trying to dissuade her."

"Empress Ling Fei is very good at vying for favors. I'm afraid she only wants the Emperor to linger with her. How could she advise the Emperor to treat everyone equally..."

Rong Pei had suffered at her hands, so naturally she wouldn't say anything good about her.

"As the Empress, I have the duty to advise her, but since this matter was caused by me, I cannot say much. Well, tomorrow, while the Emperor is away, go to Yongshou Palace and summon Concubine Ling. Tell her that I have something to ask her."

Ruyi frowned, she really didn't want to see her.

"Yes." Rong Pei nodded in agreement.

Ever since the deer blood wine, although the emperor never said it, there was always something between the two of them.

The Emperor had not stayed in the Yikun Palace for a long time, and when he came to visit, he would only stay for a short while before leaving. If it weren't for Concubine Ling's instigation, the love between her and the Emperor would never have become so weak.

The people from Yikun Palace came when the emperor was away at the morning court. At this time, Yan Wan was preparing breakfast.