Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 614

Zeng Rou said, "I also think it's inappropriate. Your Majesty the Empress has a rosy complexion. I think you will surely be blessed with great fortune."

"After all, Your Majesty is a blessed person."

Yun Xiyue glanced at the two of them and smiled, "So, you two sisters aren't planning to help me?"

"It's not that we don't want to help, it's just that we're worried about not following the rules. Besides, we're all busy copying the palace rules, we don't have time."

The two declined.

She also glared at the others, forbidding them from disobeying her.

Those of lower rank dared not offend the two and kept their heads down in silence.

Jiang Sijin also declined, saying she was feeling unwell.

Zhou Zhilan, however, wanted to seize the opportunity to take power.

Her face had healed, but she didn't want to offend Pei Fang and the others because after she tried to curry favor with Yun Xiyue, she had been repeatedly tripped up by Zeng Rou and Pei Fang behind her back.

He always got a cold shoulder from the Empress Dowager.

Now her mind is no longer on vying for favor; her soul has been captivated by Prince Rui, and she only hopes that he will come to her.

She didn't want to get involved in any of the affairs of the harem.

Keep a low profile if possible, lest people discover your secret rendezvous with Prince Rui...

"Your Majesty, I would like to help, but I have been feeling unwell lately and have been having headaches," Zhou Zhilan said.

At this moment, Consort Han stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to serve you."

Everyone was surprised.

Like Jiang Sijin, Consort Han has always been someone who doesn't compete or fight for anything.

He usually doesn't say a word, so why is he suddenly showing up?

Qi Yumin looked at her, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped forward, "This concubine is also willing to share Your Majesty's burdens."

Pei Fang was immediately annoyed, "Minmin!"

Qi Yumin was startled by her shout, but she still insisted.

Pei Fang was furious. She stood up and raised her hand to slap someone, yelling, "You traitor!"

"Consort Pei!"

Yun Xiyue coldly rebuked, "Don't be so presumptuous."

Pei Fang paused, turned to look at her, and said, "I am not feeling well, so I will take my leave!"

Zeng Rou and the others all stood up to take their leave.

"Consort Qi and Consort Han, you may stay! Everyone else, leave."

Yun Xiyue didn't understand why they wanted to help.

Especially Qi Yumin.

"Your Majesty, I am truly loyal," Consort Han said meekly.

"I only wish to live peacefully in the palace and for my family to be safe and sound."

Yun Xiyue understood her thoughts. She had heard that Consort Han had been filial and obedient since childhood, with a gentle nature. She did not like doing business, but she had also learned the art of commerce from her parents since childhood.

"how about you?"

Qi Yumin had the same wish, but she also had another ambition: "I wish to leave the palace. Once I find someone I love, I hope Your Majesty and the Emperor will grant me permission to leave the palace."

She realized that she couldn't possibly compete with Zeng Rou and Pei Fang, and the Empress Dowager didn't think much of her either. As for gaining favor, she was no match for Yun Xiyue.

But she didn't want to spend her whole life alone within the palace walls.

She was afraid that when she got old, she would still be an old maid!

Yun Xiyue smiled and said, "If you want to leave the palace, wouldn't it be better to ask the Empress Dowager or help Pei Fang gain favor? We have a grudge against each other, and you have always been unwilling to submit to me."

"Won't you feel resentful for giving in so easily?"

Qi Yumin smiled and said, "Your Majesty is a smart woman, she must know that the reason I entered the palace was at the Empress Dowager's behest."

It was the Empress Dowager who chose her.

The Qi family couldn't afford to offend the Empress Dowager, so they had no choice but to send her to the palace.

In her mother's heart, the Qi family's wealth and status were more important.

She was willing to sacrifice even her brother, so why wouldn't she?

So she had no choice but to rely on Yun Xiyue. "My brother said you are a righteous and kind person, and that sending me to you is definitely the right thing to do. I'm sure Your Majesty hasn't taken our past grievances to heart!"

If she were a petty and narrow-minded woman, I would have taken revenge on her when I entered the palace.

But Yunxi Yue never caused her any trouble. She was fair in her rewards and punishments and gave her all the benefits available in the palace.

So her brother persuaded her to seek refuge with Yun Xiyue.

Yun Xiyue understood; she had met Qi Yuyan and listened to his advice before making this choice.