"Your Majesty, you know my origins. I was once but a servant in the Fucha family. It is a great blessing for me to receive the Emperor's favor."

"But this blessing, to me, is more like a death warrant..."

Qingying picked up the teacup and took a sip. "I don't understand what you mean. So what if I was a servant before?"

"You are already the emperor's concubine. Could it be that Fucha's hand is so long that she can reach into the palace and take your life?"

"Your Majesty's intelligence is far beyond my reach. I truly admire you for being able to discern that Chunying has another master."

Yun Changzai did not respond to Qingying's words, but instead started to praise her.

It seems to be a nonsensical remark, but it actually hits the point.

Does Chunying have another master?

"Fucha Yixin has already been sent to the cold palace. Could it be that she can still be ordered around by Chunying?"

This is a question you ask even though you already know the answer.

Since you have come to me for help, why should I let others guess?

Qingying herself was unwilling to speak a word.

She was so stubborn that Yun Changzai was completely at a loss.

"Empress, Chunying was arranged by Madam Fucha. She was placed beside me so that she could watch over me every day, hoping that she could speak for Fucha Yixin and restore her position in the future."

"Even if it was someone arranged by Fucha, no matter what, she is just a slave. With your current status, can't you control her?"

"Your Majesty, my family is all in the hands of Madam Fucha..."

Yun Changzai lowered her head helplessly, "Even if I want to resist, I can't ignore the lives of my parents and brothers at home..."

"If that's the case, why did you come to me today?"

"Your Highness, I, a concubine, am of low rank and have little influence. I cannot compete with the Fucha clan, but Your Highness is different. You are the Empress. Even Madam Fucha is nothing compared to Your Highness."

"I am willing to follow your Majesty's orders, but I beg you to show me mercy and save me from this dire situation."

Yun Changzai knelt down again, his words filled with earnest prayers.

"The Fucha clan has deep roots. Even if Fucha Yixin's father isn't very useful, he's still Li Rongbao's brother. The power of Fucha Yixin's mother's family far exceeds that of my mother's family, the Ulanara clan."

"Mrs. Yun is really thinking simply. She wants me to do such a thing right out of the blue?"

There seemed to be a hint of indifference in Qingying's voice.

Listening to Yun Chang's breathing was stagnant.

But an opportunity like today is really rare.

If you miss it, you will probably be controlled by others for the rest of your life without any freedom at all.

"Your Majesty, I know I was abrupt in what happened today, but I don't ask for anything else from you. As long as you can save my family, I will follow your lead from now on without any second thoughts."

Qingying smiled coldly.

"How is your request any different from asking me to confront the Fucha clan openly? You keep saying this, and I really don't know how to respond."

"I am alone and powerless, but the Queen is not like that..."

Before Yun Changzai could finish his words, he was interrupted by Qingying.

"If that's the case, the Emperor is rich, and we should always ask for his help."

Yun Changzai's sorrow was evident. "Empress, have I ever thought of asking for the Emperor's grace?"

"But the Emperor is willing to take a concubine again, but who knows why there is no Fucha family?"

"If I were to speak like this now, it would inevitably make His Majesty think that I am ungrateful and not a good person..."

Qingying leaned back and said, "There is no such thing as unprovoked kindness in this world. You are pregnant now, which is the most honorable time for you."

"Now that you have a request, why don't you take this opportunity to submit it? Instead, you have to wait until another time and bother to find an opportunity to speak?"

"Well, that's all I have to say. If you have such thoughts, I don't mind saying a few more words."

Qingying's meaning is very clear.

If Yun Changzai came forward herself, she would not hesitate to say a few words.

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