Chapter 257 Imperial Concubine 4

The imperial physician arrived quickly as expected. After examining Consort Shu on the spot, he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's forehead was scratched by the phoenix tail feathers on your hair ornament. It will probably leave a scar, but fortunately the wound is on your forehead, so you can cover it up with your bangs."

Consort Shu, who had just been awakened by the imperial physician's needles, fainted again upon hearing that she was disfigured.

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When Ning Yan in Weiyang Palace learned of Consort Shu's misfortune, she couldn't help but feel a little smug. Serves her right! Who told her to show off in front of her with that broken hairpin?

The original owner had acquired many good things, but she didn't want to wear any of them!

After all, natural beauty is hard to ignore; her face could outshine everyone else even without any makeup!

However, since it was something that happened outside her own palace, Ning Yan still kindly went out to take a look.

She was disappointed after seeing it. The wound wasn't deep, and even if it left a scar, it wouldn't be too noticeable. Was it really worth fainting over such a small thing?

However, she still kindly delivered medicine to Consort Shu herself (she was definitely not just there for the spectacle), so that she could take good care of herself. As for what Consort Shu would think—who cares? It's Consort Shu's fault if she gets angry!

Consort Shu's life was far from easy after that fall. Not only was she disfigured, but she also had to apologize to the Emperor—who told her to break the imperial gift?

Zhao Cheng naturally wouldn't punish her. To appease her, he still went to Jinxiu Palace that night.

So, Gao Sheng was inexplicably brought to Weiyang Palace by Ning Yan again.

He was curious, but didn't ask. Anyway, they were already naked, so he got straight to the point.

However, this time Gao Sheng had a different feeling towards Ning Yan. Despite his busy schedule, he didn't forget to ask about what had happened that day, "Isn't the Emperor the most doting on the Empress? Why did he bestow such a unique hair crown upon Consort Shu? Also, Consort Shu bullied you, are you going to bully her back?"

He had never been with a woman before, so he couldn't quite understand matters between men and women. Wasn't the Emperor's favorite concubine? Why didn't he give her the best things, but instead gave them to Consort Shu?

If he could marry the Imperial Concubine, everything in the house would be guaranteed to belong to her.

The key point is that no one else deserves it!

As for why they are not worthy, is that even a question?

Giving it to someone else is just a waste of something good.

"If the Emperor truly favored me, would I still seek you out?"

Gao Sheng paused for a moment: "You mean, all those rumors circulating in the palace are false?" As soon as he asked the question, he realized what was going on.

The Marquis of Dingyuan's family had such great achievements that they threatened the emperor's authority.

The reason the Emperor acted so affectionately towards the Consort was probably to appease the Marquis of Dingyuan.

But who in the world doesn't know that the Marquis of Dingyuan's family has been loyal for generations? If they wanted to rebel, they would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?

What a petty mind!

Seeing that he had figured it out, Ning Yan bit his lip. "Don't think about those things anymore. I don't know when I'll lose my life. I'll enjoy each day as it comes. If you're scared, just say so. I won't contact you anymore."

Gao Sheng hardened his voice, "Don't talk nonsense! I... I won't let anything happen to you!"

He was, after all, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards; getting her out of the palace wouldn't be too difficult for him.

Ning Yan hummed contentedly twice.

"If you don't look for me, who else would you look for?"

Ning Yan: "I'm a lecher. When I see someone good-looking, I want to take them into my own bowl. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can. It would be a waste to die."

Gao Sheng felt his heart was filled with bitterness. With her ability to bring people into her palace without anyone noticing, she could really get her hands on whoever she wanted. Just thinking about that scene made him hate her so much. He immediately used all the strength he had trained at home, wishing he could just kill the heartless woman under him!

...

Zhao Cheng visited Consort Shu's Jinxiu Palace for two consecutive days, and that evening, he finally came to Weiyang Palace again.

However, Yang Mo came along this time as well.

Wow, he's really fast.

She was curious to know when he would be able to bring down Zhao Cheng's chief eunuch.

After taking a bath, Zhao Cheng tried to pull Ning Yan to bed, but Ning Yan was extremely disgusted. She then slapped a dream charm on Zhao Cheng, and soon Zhao Cheng was happily snuggled up in bed with the blanket.

He opened the hidden compartment by the bed, took out the infertility drug, and casually stuffed it into Zhao Cheng's mouth.

The original owner was busy dealing with colleagues and hadn't had time to give Zhao Cheng the infertility drug.

Yang Mo, who was on night watch, came in and, seeing the Emperor making noise all by himself, asked with some curiosity, "What's wrong with him?"

"Oh, dreaming. I'll just give him the infertility drug while I'm at it."

Yang Mo: "Today, the Prince of Nanling came to the palace to discuss matters with the Emperor."

Ning Yan raised an eyebrow: "And then?"

"Among the royal family, the Prince of Nanling looks most like the Emperor, and he hasn't had time to marry a concubine because he's observing mourning for the late Emperor." In other words, he's clean.

"In his previous life, he was also poisoned to death by Zhao Cheng."

Because Zhao Cheng only had one child left, born to the Empress, he feared that other members of the royal family would seize the throne, so he simply killed all his brothers. Not only that, he also killed his uncle, Nanling.

In other words, the death of the Prince of Nanling was also related to them.

Ning Yan: ...No, big brother, did you get reborn just to find a lover for your adopted sister and ex-fiancée?

"If Your Majesty does not object, this servant will send the Prince of Nanling over."

Ning Yan: "...You've only been in the palace for a few days, how could you possibly manage the Prince of Nanling?"

A rare smile appeared on Yang Mo's face. "This servant has his own way."

He acted swiftly, and five days later, just after midnight, the Prince of Nanling was carried into the Weiyang Palace by a man in black.

It seems he's actually a secret guard!

In his previous life, Yang Mo definitely did not have any secret guards. Could it be that he turned the emperor's secret guards against him?

Guard: "I will come to fetch Your Highness at midnight."

Ning Yan: ……

Hearing the commotion inside, Guiling asked softly, "Your Highness, shall I go in and serve you?"

Ning Yan: "No need, you should rest."

The four head maids around her were all brought into the palace from the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion by the original owner. They were all trustworthy and would not speak out even if they heard any noise.

The guard stepped forward, gave the Prince of Nanling the antidote to the sleeping potion, and then flew away.

Ning Yan took two steps forward and looked at the youngest brother of the late emperor. In fact, Zhao Cheng was not bad, but he did inhuman things and was disgusting to look at.

The two men looked about four or five points alike, but the Prince of Nanling was exceptionally handsome. He was only two years older than Zhao Cheng, but he had a calm and composed aura, making him much more pleasing to the eye than Zhao Cheng.

Just then, the person on the bed opened their eyes.

When the Prince of Nanling saw a woman by his bedside, he knew something was wrong. Who was plotting against him?

They actually arranged such a beautiful woman for him; his innocence is probably in jeopardy today!

The next second, oh, the beautiful woman is my nephew's wife, then it's alright.

Another second later, something's not right. He's in the same room as the emperor's nephew's concubine. The person who's scheming against him might not be after his innocence, but his life!