My elder sister is so noble, this time it's my turn to strike back

"Are you really just practicing the piano? Are you sure you're alone?"

Qiuyao's body suddenly stiffened and her mind went blank for a moment.

Even my breathing stopped.

After a while, she adjusted her facial expression, turned to look at Qiu Ning, and asked with a stern gaze: "What do you know?"

She specifically asked Xianghe to check that place several times to make sure that there was no one around, and that King Yong was accompanied by a guard who seemed to have good martial arts skills.

If Qiu Ning was around, it is impossible that Xiang He did not notice it, and King Yong's guards did not notice it either.

So, what went wrong? Qiuyao couldn't figure it out for a moment.

At this moment, Qiu Ning showed an expression of sudden enlightenment and asked tentatively, "So you are really not the only one?"

"Eldest sister, this is the Imperial Palace. Tonight is the day His Majesty is hosting a celebration banquet for Prince Yong. By leaving your post without permission, aren't you afraid of offending the noble and bringing about a fatal disaster?"

Hearing Qiu Ning say this, Qiu Yao breathed a sigh of relief without showing any emotion, and most of the doubts in her heart dissipated.

It seems that Qiu Ning didn't know what happened between her and King Yong tonight, otherwise she wouldn't say this.

When she thought of this, the expression on her face returned to her usual coldness and disdain.

"Don't worry, this will never happen to me. I'm the daughter of the prime minister, well-read since childhood, and familiar with all the palace rules and etiquette. Even if I met a noble, there would be nothing wrong with me. But you, why are you running out in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

When Qiu Ning saw that she changed the subject, her suspicion increased from five points to ten points.

She was now 100% certain that Qiu Yao had met Prince Yong tonight and seduced him, but she didn't know how far the relationship had developed between them.

After all, in their previous life, the two did not get together immediately after they met. Instead, they came to the palace several times under the pretext of exchanging piano skills, and finally got together.

And from the moment he entered the room, Qiu Ning discovered that she was not only dressed up carefully tonight, but also brought her precious zither with her. There was a hint of spring in her expression.

Qiu Ning had also dealt with King Yong for a while in his previous life, and he keenly noticed this. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that it seemed that the plot of this life seemed to have changed a little.

However, although Prince Yong holds a high position of power and noble status, and appears to be a well-dressed nobleman in front of others, he is actually the most heartless and disloyal person.

There were countless concubines in the backyard of Prince Yong's mansion, many of whom he himself could not even remember their names. He only had sex with them for one night and then threw them into the backyard to fend for themselves.

Princess Yong was also a strong woman, born into a noble family, and she would not tolerate even the slightest grain of sand in her eyes. Under her management, in the entire palace backyard, only concubines had given birth to a prince and two princesses.

Qiu Yao chose to be with Prince Yong. If she had followed the plot of her previous life, she would have eventually become a concubine.

But that was all based on Qiu Ning's willingness to assist her, and the whole family took out all their money to pave the way for her. She fought wits and courage with a group of concubines in the backyard of the palace, and finally fought her way out.

In this life, without Qiu Ning's support, and without her mother and sisters' selfless dedication, how long can Qiu Yao survive on her own in that place where people are eaten without leaving any bones?

Qiu Ning was actually looking forward to it.

"As for me, I can't sleep after eating a full meal at night, so I'm just sitting around to digest the food. I heard that my eldest sister gave Xianghe to Eunuch Li as a food. I have to wash my clothes myself. Tsk, eldest sister, you use your hands to play the piano. Can you adapt to washing clothes all day long?"

When Qiu Ning mentioned this, Qiu Yao's expression froze and she resisted the urge to tear Qiu Ning apart.

She stared at Qiu Ning angrily, almost gritting her teeth and saying, "Did you do this on purpose?"

Knowing that she had a hard time in the laundry, he still deliberately used words to provoke her. At this moment, Qiu Yao's disgust towards Qiu Ning reached its peak.

Especially when she saw Qiu Ning still shrugging his shoulders innocently, looking like he deserved a beating, Qiu Yao felt a little itchy, and her decent image that she had maintained for many years was about to fall apart.

She forced herself to take a deep breath, closed her eyes and calmed herself down. When she spoke again, her tone returned to being full of sarcasm and coldness.

"Don't think you're so great just because you got a job as a procuring agent outside the palace. It's just a lowly job. Even if you're the best, you're still a lowly slave. What's the difference between you and other people?"

After a pause, Qiu Yao stared at Qiu Ning again and said word by word, "Believe it or not, it won't be long before you kneel before me and kowtow to me and admit your mistake!"

When Qiu Ning heard this, he was stunned and tried to savor the meaning of her words.

Could it be that Prince Yong had made some promise to Qiu Yao, which allowed her to be so confident and arrogant?

No wonder Qiu Ning would think too much.

In fact, Qiu Yao's thoughts were very simple. She had already had physical contact with Prince Yong, and normally, she would enter the palace and become a concubine in the backyard.

Qiuyao was also very confident in her looks and talent, and she played the zither very well. In her eyes, it seemed that as long as she beckoned, Prince Yong would obey her every word and do whatever she said. Even if she tried harder, it wouldn't be impossible for her to squeeze out the princess.

After all, when she was in the prime minister's mansion, she was known as the most talented woman in the capital. Her mother arranged for her to marry several young men from noble families, but she didn't like any of them.

Now he had no choice but to choose the King of Yan, who was almost a generation older than him, as a second choice.

If I could successfully become the Princess of Yong, then according to Qiu Ning's status, she would have to bow when she saw me.

So, there is nothing wrong with asking Qiu Ning to kneel down in front of her.

Qiu Yao was very satisfied with the shock and surprise on Qiu Ning's face. She sneered and glanced at Qiu Ning:

"Second sister, if you are willing to kowtow to me now, admit your mistakes, and ask for my forgiveness, then maybe when I'm in a good mood and become successful in the future, I might even be able to help you.

After all, we are all sisters from the same mother."

Hearing this, Qiu Ning looked at Qiu Yao with a strange expression.

It was the same in the previous life. Before Qiuyao came to power, she promised her that when life got better in the future, she would help the sisters in the mansion. What was the result?

Ah!

However, to test the waters, Qiu Ning still feigned confusion and bewilderment, and asked, "From the tone of your voice, could it be that you've met some important figure in the palace? But we're all lowly slaves now, and I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to escape from this prison."

Qiu Yao rolled her eyes at her and said, "It's not easy for ordinary people, but if..."

Having said this, Qiuyao seemed to suddenly think of something, and suddenly stopped, staring at Qiuning with a vigilant look.

"Why am I wasting so much time talking to you? Anyway, just wait. I will definitely be able to leave this damn place within three days."

After Qiuyao finished speaking, she seemed unwilling to say anything more and walked into the gate holding the Yaoqin.

Yes. Qiu Ning was now 100% certain that Qiu Yao and Prince Yong were truly in love.

-

The next day, Qiu Ning had just returned from shopping outside the palace when Nanny Li pulled her aside with a mysterious look on her face and asked:

"Qiu Ning, tell me the truth. Did you offend any nobles at the palace banquet last night?"

Qiu Ning looked puzzled and asked curiously, "What do you mean, Madam?"

Nanny Li first glanced around cautiously. After confirming that no one was around, she pulled out a portrait from her bosom and pointed at the woman in the portrait and asked:

"Look, is that you?"