Lady Shi took over the conversation, "What about hiding the forbidden items in Lingxue Pavilion? You go to Lingxue Pavilion often, so this should be possible."

"This is not easy! Lingxue Pavilion is cleaned three times a day. If there is one more or one less thing in the room, Ning will easily find it." Wei Yingya continued to refute.

This is the fifth round, hiding things in Lingxue Pavilion.

She also felt relieved.

Xue Jinyan seemed to be testing her just now.

If it weren't for the second edition of the Undercover Manual, she would have been exposed by agreeing to it just now, right?

Lady Shi was not testing her, but was sincerely giving her advice. Her face froze immediately, "Then what use are you? You can't do anything."

"I am stupid, but Lady Xue is a noble lady from a famous family. She is very intelligent and will definitely come up with a brilliant plan to deal with the Ning family. I can only serve Lady Xue at my whim!" Wei Yingya said respectfully.

Xue Jinyan agreed with Wei Yingya's answer. It was obvious that she was thinking hard about how to murder Ning Wanyin. Lady Shi's idea was too superficial and would not work.

"You work really hard." Xue Jinyan was in a good mood and looked at her and said:

"There's nothing important to do today. I just came to see you. You're smarter than I thought."

Before making any official plans, Xue Jinyan of course had to meet Wei Yingya first.

See if she's available.

"Thank you, Master Xue, for your praise. I was ignorant before. If I had known that the Cen family was so hateful, I would have joined you earlier. Thank you, Master Xue, for not holding grudges and being willing to help me when I was in danger." Wei Yingya was grateful and changed the subject:

"How can Concubine Cen be higher in rank than our Lady Xue? I don't think she is even a bit inferior to Lady Xue. I wonder when we can deal with her?"

"I am willing to fight for Master Xue and wipe out the Cen Party in one fell swoop! From now on, the harem will belong to our Xue family!"

Her face was full of eagerness, and she couldn't wait to take down the Cen family.

Lady Shi frowned, "We need to think about this matter carefully."

"Oh——" Wei Yingya's face showed obvious disappointment.

Xue Jinyan's eyes flickered, and she chuckled, "Cen Ruoyu is a sinister person, and we need to think carefully before dealing with her. A few days ago, I saw Concubine Zheng forcing you to kneel down..."

"Yes! The Cen party is really too bad!" Wei Yingya said angrily.

"Zhaoyi Lu, find a reason to teach Zheng a lesson." Xue Jinyan looked at Zhaoyi who was sitting quietly beside her.

Concubine Lü said respectfully, "Don't worry, my lord. I will do it in a moment."

She held a high position, so it was easy for her to teach Concubine Zheng a lesson.

Wei Yingya was stunned for a moment, then reacted and immediately said gratefully, "Thank you, Master, for helping me vent my anger!"

"I heard that the Wei family cut off your money. I guess life in the palace is not easy. Zhusha, take out a silver note of 1,000 taels and give it to the Wei family." Xue Jinyan ordered again.

Wei Yingya's eyes really lit up this time!

Her money is almost gone!

After other concubines entered the palace, their families would continue to send money in...

But she completely lost this income.

Ning Shen is right!

The Xue family will not really deal with the Cen party, so there are many benefits in order to appease her!

"Thank you, Lord Xue! You are really a kind person who helps people in times of need! I am so poor that I can barely make ends meet! I will always be grateful for your kindness, Lord, and will keep it in my heart!" Wei Yingya was very touched.

Xue Jinyan was very satisfied with her reaction and said calmly, "If you have any difficulties, just tell me."

Lady Shi took over the conversation, "Following Master Xue to do things, you will definitely get some benefits!"

"Thank you, Lord Xue, for giving me this opportunity! I will die for you!" Wei Yingya held the banknote, her mouth sweeter than honey.

After Wei Yingya left.

Xue Jinyan looked at the remaining three people, "What do you think of her?"

"Who can save her now except your master? Of course she has to do things for you." said Lu Zhaoyi.

Another Zhaoyi took over the conversation, "Look at her, she is grinning from ear to ear as she holds the silver. She is a money-grubber. This is easy to control."

"Your Majesty, accepting her is a grace for her." A trace of contempt flashed in Lady Shi's eyes:

"You're not even sad about your father's death. You're not a loyal person. Naturally, you'll betray Ning Wanyin."

Xue Jinyan nodded slightly, "Not bad. I also think she can be used. Let's use her first besides Ning Wanyin."

"Lady Shi, please bring something in from outside the palace for me..."

…

It always gets cold early in the north.

In the early part of the first lunar month, charcoal fires were lit in various parts of the palace for heating.

Jingxi Palace.

Pearl walked forward quickly, "My Lady, all arrangements for the sacrifice are ready."

The concubine, who was sitting cross-legged in front of the Buddha statue and beating the wooden fish, opened her eyes and said, "Yes."

"There is one thing I don't understand. You have always wanted to kill Concubine Ning. With such a good opportunity, why did you only deal with a small minion instead of Concubine Ning?" Zhenzhu asked puzzledly.

Concubine Shu paused while knocking on the wooden fish, then returned to normal:

"Ning is a cautious person by nature. If we deal with her at the same time, it will inevitably alert the enemy and cause trouble."

Actually, it is...

After several fights, Concubine Shu felt an inexplicable fear of Ning Wanyin.

I always feel that she can break through from all kinds of unexpected places.

After careful consideration, Concubine Shu decided to let this tough opponent go for now.

Ning Wanyin deserved to die.

But which one of Concubine Zhuang, Concubine Shun, and Concubine Wen should not die?

She didn't need to tackle the toughest bone first.

Isn't there the Xue family? Let the Xue family take action first, and she will find the right opportunity.

"Go check it again. Tomorrow is the ceremony to commemorate the late Empress Dowager, and there must not be any mistakes." Concubine Shu said slowly.

"yes."

The sacrifice to the late Empress Dowager was arranged in the Xianling Palace, which was responsible for sacrificial ceremonies.

For three days.

The first day is for worship (burning incense, paper money and offering sacrifices), the second day is for lighting blessing lamps, and the third day is for chanting sutras.

"Master, everything has been checked." Lian Rui stepped forward and pointed at the row of memorial items in front of her, saying:

"The sacrificial texts were written by the master himself. All forty-nine of them are here, not one more, not one less."

"There are nine bundles of paper money in total, and nine is chosen because it is the maximum number and is very auspicious."

"The cloisonné enamel brazier was specially made by the Imperial Household Department according to the master's request. It is painted with the eight Buddhist treasures to wish the late empress dowager a happy rebirth in heaven. There is no transgression and no ominous symbols. The brazier has been inspected and is solid and stable to ensure that there will be no explosion accidents and the fire cannot be extinguished at any time."

"The blessing lantern. This is what you arranged. I will store it in the treasury today and take it to the Fairy Palace tomorrow."

"Two fire starters, checked by Xiao Xiazi and this servant to make sure they can be lit normally and that there is nothing extra in the fire starters."

"Xiao Xiazi and I will follow you into the Fairy Palace. These things will not pass through the hands of a third person except Xiao Xiazi and I. Xiao Guizi, Dan Tao and others are waiting outside the palace gate."

Ning Wanyin pondered for three times and nodded slightly, "Not bad. Let's go."