Chapter 20 Cao Qinmo's Ending

"May your Majesty, Concubine Hua, be well and safe."

Yinxiu was just about to make medicine for Cao Qinmo when she saw Nian Shilan appear here. She knelt down in panic and saluted.

"How is your master now?"

Different from her kind face in Cun Ju Tang just now, Nian Shilan is now full of aura, and the arrogant and domineering Concubine Hua is online again.

"Your Majesty, I have suffered from a poor appetite and sleepless nights these past few days. I am now bedridden. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Nian Shilan didn't care too much about the fear on Yinxiu's face. She walked into the house and glanced at the vase in front of the window.

"Empress Hua, why are you here? I'm sorry for being so rude."

Cao Qinmo turned around and saw Nian Shilan walking into the room. She wanted to stand up and salute, but just as she raised her head a little, she fell weakly back onto the bed.

"It's okay. I heard you weren't feeling well, so I came to take a look."

Nian Shilan winked at Songzhi, who immediately understood and left, taking Yinxiu out of the room with her.

At this moment, only Nian Shilan and Cao Qinmo were left in the room.

"Your Majesty, you must be busy with the New Year's Eve banquet these days. I am deeply grateful for taking the time to visit me."

Cao Qinmo looked at Nian Shilan in front of her, and many thoughts flashed through her mind at this moment. During this period of time, she seemed to be increasingly unable to understand Concubine Hua.

Although Hua Fei was arrogant and domineering in the past, she was sensitive and could still detect some of Nian Shilan's inner thoughts from her face. But now, she gradually couldn't figure it out.

"You should be able to guess why I came here, Concubine Cao. Since you entered the palace, I've treated you well. Your position shouldn't allow you to keep Wen Yi by your side, but I made it happen. What about you? What have you done?"

At first, Nian Shilan didn't want to take Wen Yi away so early, but she found that Cao Qinmo was becoming more and more thoughtful, so she knew that she couldn't keep this person.

"Your Majesty, what you said is true. I am truly loyal to you."

Although Cao Qinmo secretly hated Nian Shilan for stealing her child, she did not dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction on her face.

"Let's be frank. You've been moving around quite a lot lately. Concubine Qi must have promised you a lot of benefits. Unfortunately, you miscalculated one thing. I'm not that easy to fool."

In this palace, everyone knows that Concubine Qi is close to the Queen. For Cao Qinmo, walking with Concubine Qi is just a slap in her face.

Having received her kindness, he turned around and wanted to harm her. There is no such good thing in the world.

Fortunately, she was reborn early, and Cao Qinmo didn't have any evidence in her hands, so she didn't have too many concerns when she took action.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have absolutely no intention of harming you. It's just, it's just..."

When Cao Qinmo heard what Nian Shilan said, she was completely panicked. She didn't expect that the previously spoiled Nian Shilan could actually see through her thoughts.

"I just miss Wen Yi too much. The Queen promised me that she would let Wen Yi return to me. Please forgive me this time because I just want to be reunited with my daughter."

If Cao Qinmo wasn't so weak, she would have wanted to stand up and kneel beside Nian Shilan to beg for mercy.

She can't afford to get into trouble, her daughter hasn't come back yet.

Nian Shilan looked at Cao Qinmo's pleading expression without any emotion on her face. She would never forget the ruthless action of this man who pushed her into the abyss after she was in trouble.

"You are just a humble noble. What future can Wen Yi have by following you? But if she has a mother like Concubine Duan to protect her, I believe she will never suffer any setbacks when she grows up. You don't want her to be sent to marry into a foreign tribe one day, do you?"

In fact, what Nian Shilan said was not without reason. Not to mention that she was the daughter of a small nobleman, there were many princesses of noble birth who were sent to foreign tribes for the sake of benefits.

"Do you think you can protect her? Your existence is the biggest stumbling block to Wen Yi's happiness."

Although Cao Qinmo is good at calculating, her heart is really devoted to her daughter.

Nian Shilan's words sounded like a warning to her, but more importantly, they were facts. Compared to herself, it seemed that Wen Yi would be a better choice to stay with Concubine Duan.

Suddenly, she felt like a deflated ball, and her already unwell body was like a candle in the wind, with all its vitality fading away.

"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."

She knew that she could not escape this disaster after all, and it would be worth it if she could give Wen Yi Bo a good future.

"Please, Your Majesty, consider that I have devoted all my efforts to you in the past few years and help Wen Yi a little."

"Of course. Wen Yi grew up under my care, so I will treat her well. Tomorrow is the New Year's Eve banquet, and your body can't stand the cold wind outside. Just rest well in the palace."

After saying that, Nian Shilan didn't say another word to her and just turned and left.

"Just keep an eye on this place. We'll sort it out after the New Year's Eve dinner."

Nian Shilan gave Songzhi instructions.

"yes."

Songzhi looked at the expression on Nian Shilan's face, opened her mouth worriedly, but didn't dare to say anything.

In the past, no matter what problems Concubine Hua encountered, she always had Concubine Cao by her side to help her with advice. Now, without a right-hand man, it will be even more difficult for her to deal with the Queen.

The good thing is that now Concubine Chen and Concubine Wan are on the same side as the Empress. I hope they will not let the Empress down.

"Songzhi, go to Yanqing Palace now. If Concubine Duan is still healthy, ask her to bring Wen Yi to the New Year's Eve banquet tomorrow."

In the past, Concubine Duan often missed various banquets due to health reasons. The emperor, whether out of guilt or something else, did not blame her for such behavior.

But it’s different now. Wen Yi is kept by her side. Even for Wen Yi’s sake, she has to appear in front of the world more often.

"Yes, I'll go right away."

At tomorrow's New Year's Eve banquet, the Queen will definitely find ways to make things difficult for herself. And as for Concubine Xia, I heard that she has been very active recently. I wonder what tricks she can come up with.

"The Emperor has arrived."

As night fell, Su Peisheng's voice rang out at the door of Yiku Palace.

"Your Majesty, I have seen you."

Nian Shilan appeared before the emperor in a simple and elegant dress. Unlike her usual gorgeous look, she added a touch of shy charm of a young woman.

"Shilan is dressed very differently today."

The emperor took Nian Shilan's hand and walked into the house.

"What? Your Majesty, do you dislike me? There are so many young and beautiful sisters in the palace. Shilan's appearance really doesn't catch your eye."

Nian Shilan glanced at the emperor coquettishly, which reminded the emperor that when Nian Shilan first entered the mansion, she was the same as now, often looking at him with shyness and timidity in her eyes.

"My beloved concubine, you are slandering me. In my eyes, my beloved concubine is extremely beautiful and no one can compare to her."

I really believed your lies. I don't know how many times I would have died.

Nian Shilan complained silently in her heart, but her facial expression did not change at all.