"I will have someone copy the recipe and present it to Her Majesty Shufei." Wei Yingya said immediately.

Fang Zhaoyi looked at her unhappily, "If you make one yourself, it will definitely taste better than what the imperial chef makes."

She explicitly told Wei Yingya to deliver cakes to Concubine Shu, which meant that she wanted Wei Yingya to meet Concubine Shu, to take refuge with Concubine Shu, and to join the Cen family.

"My humble cooking skills are no match for the exquisite cooking skills of the imperial chef in the small kitchen of Jingxi Palace. I'm afraid that what I cook won't suit the taste of Her Majesty Shufei..." Wei Yingya declined.

Fang Zhaoyi's eyes turned colder. "I heard that Lady Shi came here yesterday. Is Lady Ying trying to get high up the social ladder and look down on Concubine Shu?"

Lady Shi came on behalf of the Xue family.

"Sister Shi invited me to have tea today, but I was not feeling well so I didn't go." Wei Yingya smiled faintly:

"I respect both the Concubine Shu and the Empress Dowager from the bottom of my heart, but I am unable to attend them in both directions. I hope that Concubine Fang will understand."

Not only did she not accept the high branch of the Cen family, but she also did not accept the high branch of the Xue family.

In Wei Yingya's memory, the Wei family had always been able to get along with everyone and not offend anyone. Before she entered the palace, her father had warned her not to offend Xue Cen easily and not to take sides.

Because choosing one will definitely offend the other.

Wei Yingya thought that the Wei family’s decision was a good one.

Fang Zhaoyi snorted coldly and walked away, "Since Miss Ying is not feeling well, I won't bother you any more."

As soon as she left.

The personal maid Qiu Kui immediately said with concern, "Master, you have rejected the two dukes' houses. You will be isolated and helpless in the palace from now on..."

"It's not easy to climb the high branches of these two families. They just want to use me as a pawn to deal with Ning Wanyin because they see that I am in favor now..." Wei Yingya shook her head slightly:

"If I really surrender to them, I will just be a pawn to help them get rid of the concubines who are in their way. If something really happens, they will not be implicated, and I will end up like Li Guiren and Yinzhu."

She has watched 200 episodes of palace fighting drama. How could she not know what the consequences would be if she was used as a knife by others?

"As for being isolated and helpless... don't we still have His Majesty? Even the Xue and Cen families are outshined by His Majesty. Why should I rely on them? As long as I can win the favor of His Majesty, I can stand firm in the harem." Wei Yingya looked proud.

In the past half month, the emperor has called her the most, so of course she is confident about this.

The emperor was usually diligent in his government affairs, but precisely because he was troubled by state affairs, he did have some preference for Wei Yingya, who could bring him joy and freshness.

He saw Wei Yingya every time she went to Ganxin Palace, and out of pity for her hard work in making the journey back and forth, he rewarded her with half of a colorful banner.

But he had no interest in meeting other concubines.

Because Wei Yingya could always bring new ideas to make him happy, brighten his eyes, and relieve his worries brought by state affairs.

I have to say that the time I spent with Wei Yingya was happy.

The emperor is also a human being, and as a human being he is greedy for pleasure.

Wei Yingya was well aware of the emperor's growing affection for her.

As a time traveler, with so many crystallized wisdoms of China's ancestors, are you afraid of not being able to defeat an ancient emperor with little experience?

"My master is right! His Majesty dotes on me, and Concubine Cen and Concubine Xue are both trying to please you. Only Ning Wanyin is an eyesore... Without her, you would be the most favored concubine in the harem..." Qiu Kui agreed.

"She won't live long, so there's no need to bother with her." Wei Yingya said calmly.

An arrogant concubine like Ning Wanyin won't survive more than three chapters, so I don't even need to do anything myself.

"Although we don't support the Xue and Cen families, we must not offend them. We can't make enemies everywhere like some people do." Wei Yingya looked at Qiu Kui and said:

"Pick two valuable gifts from my treasury and send them to Concubine Cen and Lady Xue."

This is what Wei Yonghou has always done.

He gave gifts to both families without offending either of them, and he would also do whatever the two families asked him to do.

Of course, things that can be done by outsiders are naturally not confidential, so there is no risk of losing your head.

Wei Yingya also planned to do so. She would do what could be done. Don't ask her to do anything that was life-threatening.

She doesn't want to offend anyone.

"The master is really thoughtful." Qiu Kui flattered.

Wei Yingya also praised herself in her heart, suppressed her pride and said, "Follow me to the small kitchen and prepare new desserts for His Majesty."

…

Concubine Fang came out of Haitangju and went to Jingxi Palace.

"This Wei Yingya is an ungrateful person..." Concubine Fang exaggerated and expressed her dissatisfaction with Wei Yingya.

She was very dissatisfied with these concubines.

Not only does he hate Ning Wanyin, he also hates Wei Yingya.

"She has the same style as her father. No wonder people say, like father, like daughter." Concubine Shu was not angry or annoyed, and said calmly:

"No need to win her over in the future. Send her off for the last time."

"Ah?" Fang Zhaoyi was surprised. "Is this...appropriate?"

The Wei family has always been neutral. If Wei Yingya is killed, wouldn't it push the Wei family towards the Xue family?

"News just came from the southwest that Marquis Weiyong and his son died in battle. The Wei family has submitted a memorial to Your Majesty, requesting that Marquis Weiyong's younger brother be made the successor to the title." Concubine Shu said calmly:

"This new marquis is a smart man. He gave Duke Cen a generous gift. Now it's not about whether Wei Yingya is willing to join him, but whether the new marquis can tolerate her."

Fang Zhaoyi was very shocked. The four marquises were iron-hatted marquises. If they had no heir, they would definitely choose a close blood relative to succeed them.

As Marquis Weiyong's younger brother, he is the closest heir by blood.

"Things have changed in the Wei family..." Concubine Fang was shocked.

"It's only a matter of time. How can a fence-sitter end up well?" Concubine Shu replied lightly, then paused and said:

"The new marquis is sensible, so the Cen family will naturally help pave the way for him. You have done a good job on this matter, and Concubine Cen and the Wei family want to thank you."

It is impossible for the new Marquis Weiyong to allow the daughter of the previous marquis to become the emperor's favorite concubine. When she becomes powerful in the future, will they still have a good ending?

There was something strange about her father's death.

Wei Yingya must be eliminated.

Fang Zhaoyi's eyes lit up, she used to be Shufei's follower, now she could take this opportunity to get in touch with the Cen family, which was naturally great.

"I understand." Concubine Fang smiled.

After Concubine Shu finished arranging this task, she deliberately sighed:

"I heard that Shunpin's pregnancy is going very well. It seems that there will be a big happy event in the palace soon. These small matters should be handled as soon as possible, so that His Majesty will not be so happy that he will let her off the hook."

Fang Zhaoyi's eyes dimmed, but she smiled and said, "Don't worry, your majesty. I won't keep Concubine Cen waiting for long."

Concubine Shu glanced at her and said calmly, "You and Concubine Shun are both old people in the palace. I only hope that you can give birth to a boy or girl as soon as possible, so that you don't have to worry about the rest of your life."

"It's me who is not as lucky as Shunpin..." Concubine Fang clenched her fists under her sleeves.

After Wei Yingya finishes her business, she should also start making arrangements for Shunpin.