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Hongli smiled helplessly, then looked at Wei Yanwan who was still kneeling on the ground, with a hint of interest in his eyes.

"Then you should ask her what kind of reward she wants."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwan kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what I have done is my duty. I dare not ask for a reward. I beg Your Majesty to rescind your order."

"Not asking for a reward?"

Hongli smiled and replied, "Who in the palace doesn't serve for the sake of reward? You are different from others."

Such superficial words, coming from Hongli's mouth, made Wei Yanwan happy.

Now, isn’t it that what the emperor wants is to feel that he is different from others?

Qingying's smile remained unchanged, and she was in no hurry to speak.

"Your Majesty, I am so lucky to be able to serve in the palace in this lifetime. Although the maids in the Four Treasury were a bit strict before, the Imperial Concubine has shown me mercy and allowed me to serve in Jingren Palace. This is an even greater blessing. I really dare not ask for anything else."

Wei Yanwan spoke in a respectful tone, as if she really had no extravagant expectations.

However, they don’t know that excessive rejection will not make the superior happy.

Seeing the atmosphere in the palace gradually cooling down, Qingying finally spoke up, "Your Majesty, since Yanwan hasn't decided what she wants, why not let her think about it again?"

"Okay."

Hongli's tone was a little cold, which made Wei Yanwan anxious.

But I didn't dare say anything more.

She quietly looked up at Qingying, and when she saw her nod, she spoke again, "I will not delay the conversation between the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine. I will take my leave."

After Wei Yanwan left, Qingying did not rush to speak again.

After using half a bowl of Tremella soup, he spoke again, "Look at the emperor's cold face. It will scare Wei. After all, she is a beauty. The emperor should be more sympathetic."

Hongli chuckled, but Qingying could hear a hint of disdain in it.

"She is beautiful, but it's not because she resembles you. Besides, she is so timid, and doesn't look like someone who can be on the stage."

"I consider myself plain-looking, and I do not deserve such praise from Your Majesty."

Qingying turned her head slightly and looked at Hongli with a smile, "Besides, Your Majesty only sees Yanwan's timidity, but does not know what your little girl is thinking. How can you say it so bluntly?"

Qingying's words made Hongli raise his brows slightly.

"What is my little daughter thinking? Qingying, I don't quite understand what you are saying."

Qingying put down the bowl, thought for a moment, then raised her head again to look at Hongli.

"Your Majesty, there are no fewer than hundreds of maids in the harem. To be honest, women like Wei who have to endure grievances like this happen every day and it's impossible to stop them."

"But why did I insist on having Madam Wei serve in Jingren Palace?"

Qingying's sudden question left Hongli puzzled.

"Tell me, why are you like this?"

Qingying smiled and said, "Your Majesty, my aunt said that as a concubine, jealousy is the most taboo. I have been taught by my aunt, so I naturally cannot do such a thing."

"During the mourning period for the late emperor, there was no selection for three years, but now there are not many people in the harem, which is bound to make the emperor feel bored."

"Your Majesty is busy with government affairs every day. If I can't even think about these things for you, how can I still say that I have a deep love for you, Your Majesty?"

Even if Hongli racked his brains, he could not have imagined that Qingying could say such a thing.

After a moment of shock, he finally reacted.

He immediately reached out and held the other person's hand. "Qingying, I didn't expect..."

"What did you not expect? Didn't you expect me to be so virtuous?"

Too lazy to listen to the other party's disgusting love words, Qingying tilted her head and interrupted Hongli with a smile.

The other person couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"It's rare to see you being so mischievous, but I never thought you would be so considerate of me."

"It's true that the Empress Dowager taught me well."

Qingying withdrew her hand and said, "Your Majesty is right. If that is the case, would Your Majesty show mercy and allow another sister to remain in the harem?"

Although Hongli was somewhat interested in Wei Yanwan, he could not immediately make her an official lady in front of Qingying.