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

Chapter 665

My first instinct was to run away.

"Don't worry, I've thought it through. As long as the Emperor doesn't touch the Qi family, I'm willing to take the knife for you."

Yun Xiyue frowned. "Yes, I understand. But who told you to take a knife for me?"

Is not it?

Qi Yumin understood that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

The Emperor's bestowal of the title of Consort De on her must have been in the hope that she could help Yun Xiyue and, if necessary, defy the Empress Dowager for her sake. So, offending the Empress Dowager would be tantamount to taking a knife for her.

"Don't overthink it. It's true that no businessman is without guile, and no one is without profit. The Emperor's conferment of the title of Consort De was for a reason, and my promotion of you is also to have an ally. But I'm not sending you to your death. This is to maintain balance in the harem."

It was also an attempt to break the Empress Dowager's absolute control.

Over the years, Murong Yu has focused all his attention on the court and has never paid attention to the harem. The harem is controlled by the Empress Dowager, and Pei Fang is her person, with her heart set on the Emperor.

They're just chess pieces!

"You don't need to worry. Neither the Emperor nor I will make you do anything against your conscience. But you must also understand that sometimes your sacrifices are beyond our control. For example, you might be plotted against by others because you have pledged allegiance to me."

As she spoke, Yun Xiyue sighed inwardly, thinking of Wan Jiaojiao, "I hope you have the ability to protect yourself. In the past, you were spoiled and arrogant, which can be attributed to your youthful ignorance and overprotection by your family. When you are young, you can act recklessly and have someone to back you up. But now that you are in the harem, if you are still as naive and self-righteous as before, you will probably soon become cannon fodder."

The palace is never short of people.

If she is not qualified for this position, then someone will naturally take her place.

Qi Yumin was indeed spoiled in the past.

Madam Qi was too domineering. She was strict with her son but doted on her daughter and didn't discipline her much, treating her only as a tool for marriage alliances.

But in her heart, she prioritized the interests of the Qi family; she was the same kind of woman as the Empress Dowager.

"Um......"

Her mother had never said these things to her, and Qi Yumin felt a little touched. "Thank you for your teachings, Your Majesty."

"Well, let's not dwell on the past grievances. I understand you have your own difficulties, but everyone has their own. There are gains and losses. Let me make it clear to you, Your Majesty is only my man." Yun Xiyue's gaze sharpened.

This is a warning and a reprimand.

Give both grace and power!

Qi Yumin's expression changed slightly, and she quickly nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand... Your Majesty wishes to see my brother."

“You can have Young Master Pei accompany him to the palace to see you. There are many rules in the palace, and it is not convenient for him to see officials from outside the palace. You must know your place.”

"You must not make the same grave mistake as the Zhou family, or neither I nor the Emperor can protect you."

Qi Yumin panicked, her fingers gripping the handkerchief tightly. Suddenly, a figure flashed into her mind...

"Yes, Your Majesty understands."

Yun Xiyue said a few words and then dismissed her, giving her a reward that was no less generous than what the Empress Dowager had given her.

They brought him all the way back to Yongning Palace, and countless people were filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"Cousin, was this a gift from the Emperor?"

They encountered Pei Fang, Zeng Rou, and others in the Imperial Garden.

Unexpectedly, after Yunxi Yue, it was Qi Yumin who became his favorite.

The Emperor really favors these merchant women!

"It was a gift from Her Majesty the Empress," Qi Yumin said. "I am not feeling well, so I will not disturb you two elder sisters."

"Humph!"

"running dog!"

Pei Fang was furious and stepped forward to stop her, saying, "Qi Yumin, don't be so smug. Your cousin doesn't like you at all."

"I know this."

"As imperial concubines, we must not be jealous or quarrelsome. The Emperor is fair to all the sisters, and it will be your turn, elder sister."

Pei Fang sneered, then immediately raised her hand and slapped him across the face. "Are you showing off in front of me?"

"what!"