Chapter 154 How could I put my trust in one person

Cheng Jin was busy counting money, casually replying to Chu Chengye.

"Those people are working in Chunhe Palace, and it's New Year's Day, so let's ask for good luck."

Chu Chengye took out another identical red envelope from somewhere and handed it to Cheng Jin.

"Well, good things come in pairs."

Cheng Jin hesitated for only a second before taking the red envelope back. She hugged Chu Chengye's arm and rubbed it, praising Chu Chengye in an exaggerated way.

"Your Majesty, you are too good."

[The man that all girls can't refuse, he will put money in your hand for no reason. ]

Chu Chengye smiled and pushed Cheng Jin's head.

Cuizhu knew that Chu Chengye had slept here last night, so she didn't dare to come in when she was supposed to wake Cheng Jin up in the morning. She shouted to Cheng Jin outside the door:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it's time to get up. Don't miss the time to pay respects to the Empress Dowager."

Cheng Jin suddenly realized that this matter was indeed urgent. She pushed Chu Chengye away and got out of bed by herself to let Cuizhu dress up for her.

Cuizhu talked to Cheng Jin.

"The red envelopes arranged by the Empress last night have been prepared, waiting for the Empress to distribute them."

Cheng Jin nodded, "Give them to them when you come back from paying respects."

Cuizhu hesitated for a while, but still asked.

"Is the one for Jing'er still prepared?"

Cheng Jin sighed and nodded, "Jing'er is also a member of our palace now, so she must give it to her."

Cheng Jin seemed to have thought of something.

"But I'll give Jing'er's to her alone."

Cuizhu responded, and then said nothing more.

Chu Chengye heard Cuizhu and Cheng Jin discussing Jing'er, got off the bed, walked to Cheng Jin and asked, "Who is Jing'er?"

Cheng Jin looked up at Chu Chengye and explained, "She is a palace maid specially selected for me by the Empress Dowager, but she has a strange personality."

Cheng Jin fooled Chu Chengye.

Jing'er was originally prepared by Xu Jilin for Chu Chengye.

But it was also strange. Chu Chengye came to Cheng Jin's palace quite often, and Jing'er was working outside the door. Chu Chengye should have paid attention to her, but today was indeed the first time Chu Chengye mentioned Jing'er. Chu Chengye came

often, and Jing'er would definitely have the opportunity to pretend to fall and pretend to be weak in front of Chu Chengye. This method would definitely be useful in front of Chu Chengye and make a deep impression on Chu Chengye.

After all, in the original book, Qu Wanxin used this trick to take down Chu Chengye.

Even if Chu Chengye had no other ideas, he would surely remember this person and ask Cheng Jin when he got to the house.

But Jing'er had been in Chunhe Palace for so long, and she didn't do it once.

Although Cheng Jin didn't know whether Jing'er had passed the message to Xu Jilin, it didn't seem like Xu Jilin's plans had failed in front of Cheng Jin. Cheng

Jin couldn't figure out how Jing'er was dealing with her and Xu Jilin.

Chu Chengye didn't care too much about Jing'er, so he went to Xu Jilin to pay his respects with Cheng Jin. There

were not many descendants of the late emperor in the capital, and only Chu Chengye, Chu Huaian, and Chu Zhurui came, and there were only Qu Wanxin and Cheng Jin in the harem.

They all stood in Shou'an Palace and saluted and greeted Xu Jilin.

Xu Jilin's plan yesterday did not succeed, and she could not think of any ideas for the time being.

It was also heard that after what happened yesterday, the relationship between Chu Chengye and Cheng Jin became better, and even after the banquet, Chu Chengye went directly to live in Cheng Jin's Chunhe Palace, and they came together again today.

The things they did yesterday seemed to have become a catalyst for the relationship between Chu Chengye and Cheng Jin. Thinking of this, Xu Jilin could not muster any energy.

She rubbed her head and still said with a smile: "You are all thoughtful, but I am old and I am always feeling unwell. You can say hello and go back. I want to rest for a while."

Everyone left one after another.

Chu Huaian and Qu Wanxin went out and came back at the same time.

Qu Wanxin has nothing to say to Chu Huaian now. Her only thought now is how to take down Chu Chengye.

Qu Wanxin has figured it out. As long as she can become the most honorable empress in the world, it doesn't matter who is the emperor.

Ever since the last time Chu Huaian met her and asked her to compete for his favor, Qu Wanxin has seen through Chu Huaian.

Although Chu Huaian tried to explain that what he is doing now is a bad strategy and he would not care no matter what Qu Wanxin does, Chu Huaian promised that as long as he ascended the throne, the position of empress would only belong to Qu Wanxin.

Qu Wanxin knows that men's words are deceiving.

Chu Huaian said it lightly now, but if that day really comes, how could Chu Huaian really want a concubine from the harem to sit on the position of empress? It was just a rhetoric to persuade her to devote herself to stabilize her.

However, Qu Wanxin did not refuse. Since she did not know who would sit on the throne for a long time, it would be better to leave room for both sides.

In this way, no matter who wins in the end between Chu Chengye and Chu Huaian, she would have room to retreat.

She is not a fool and would not put all of herself on one person.

Qu Wanxin saw that the person in front of her was Chu Huaian, and she smiled shyly at Chu Huaian.

"The Fifth Prince did not leave the palace immediately because he must have the same idea as me."

Chu Huaian stepped forward and pulled Qu Wanxin to the corner. Looking at the person in front of him, Chu Huaian could no longer control himself and put his hand on Qu Wanxin's arm, imprisoning her in front of him.

Chu Huaian said softly, "You don't know how happy I am that things didn't work out."

"After I left yesterday, I kept thinking, why did I go through all this trouble? I wanted to fight with Chu Chengye for the throne just to save you from this deep palace, but now, I actually want you to take the initiative to fight for my favor."

"This is not what I want. All I want is you."

Chu Huaian said sincerely. Qu Wan frowned worriedly and said, "Prince, I know, I know everything you said. Now we are fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others, and we have no choice." Qu Wan

stared at Chu Huaian with tears in her eyes, "For the prince, I am willing to do this."

After Qu Wanxin finished speaking, tears as big as beans rolled down her cheeks, hitting Chu Huaian's heart like a heavy object.

Chu Huaian felt like something was stuck in his throat, unable to say anything.

He only resented the injustice of fate, why did it want to separate them, this pair of ill-fated lovers.

Qu Wanxin was also upset, why did she take so long to become the queen?

She couldn't live a moment longer in this life where she had to be careful everywhere.

They went in to see Xu Jilin, who was sitting on a chair, as if waiting for them to come.

Xu Jilin looked up at Chu Huaian and Qu Wanxin who came in together, and sighed: "You also saw that after what we did yesterday, the relationship between the emperor and Concubine Rong has become even closer."

Qu Wanxin said: "Then does the Queen Mother have any other good methods?"

Xu Jilin sat up straight and cast a deep look in the direction of Qu Wanxin.

Xu Jilin said: "There are many ways to fight for favor in this palace, some are visible and some are not. What you did yesterday can be put on the table. Of course, there are also some that are not visible, and they are the most effective."

Although Xu Jilin did not say it clearly, Qu Wanxin and Chu Huaian understood it immediately.

That is to give drugs.

Since Chu Chengye did not wake up when he was conscious, he could only take advantage of Chu Chengye's unconsciousness and could not control himself.

It doesn't matter if Chu Chengye really does something to Qu Wanxin. As long as the two of them lie on the same bed, Chu Chengye can only agree to it even if a god comes.

Cheng Jin's personality is not tolerant of any sand in her eyes. Cheng Jin will definitely make a big fuss. By then, no matter how good their relationship is, there will be a rift between them, which will give Qu Wanxin a chance to make a move.

Xu Jilin looked at Qu Wanxin and said, "It depends on whether you are willing or not."

Qu Wanxin deliberately sent a look to Chu Huaian, making her decision look like it was all for Chu Huaian.

Chu Huaian couldn't bear it, but now, there is really no other way.

Chu Chengye now has Cheng Yishou in the outer court. Everything he does is impeccable. If he wants to break through, he must start with Cheng Jin and Chu Chengye.

Qu Wanxin nodded, "For the sake of the prince, I will never give up."

Xu Jilin stared at Qu Wanxin and Chu Huaian, and was silent for a long time, then laughed inexplicably.

She waved her hand to let Chu Huaian leave the palace first, and this matter could only be discussed with Qu Wanxin alone.

Chu Huaian wanted to say something but stopped, but still listened to Xu Jilin's words and left first.

After waiting for Chu Huaian, she asked Juxiang to get something, and when Juxiang came back, she saw Juxiang handing a delicate medicine bottle to Xu Jilin.

Xu Jilin waved Qu Wanxin over, "There is only one bottle of this medicine in the world, it is colorless and tasteless. Even if you take this medicine, you will not think you have been drugged. You will only feel stronger desires, and you will not be found out if you are found."

Qu Wanxin looked at the medicine bottle in front of her and felt a little happy. This thing must be able to solve the current deadlock.

Qu Wanxin took it in her hand, but still had a little doubt, "Although this thing is good, now I can't contact the emperor, and Concubine Rong is also wary of me,

so there is no chance to drug me." Xu Jilin smiled and said, "Who said you have to go and drug yourself? Isn't that too stupid? Have you forgotten that we still have people in Chunhe Palace?"

Cheng Jin was surprised and reacted immediately.

"Jing'er?"

Xu Jilin nodded and said, "Jing'er would send messages from the corner of the wall in Chunhe Palace every few days. Every move of Concubine Rong was recorded clearly."

Qu Wanxin asked in confusion, "Then Jing'er was put in there by the Empress Dowager. Concubine Rong is meticulous, so how could she possibly use her? Besides, how could she get in touch with the emperor?"

Xu Jilin said, "Jing'er's face is her ability."

"I know the emperor. He seems to be very smart, galloping on the battlefield, plotting rebellion to rise to power, and making every step carefully. But in fact, he has a very simple mind, and his emotions are all on his face."

"How could such an emperor not trust Jing'er who looks 60% like Concubine Rong?"

Qu Wanxin nodded thoughtfully.

Xu Jilin instructed: "I will find a suitable time in the next few days to tell Jing'er what to do. You just need to prepare a suitable excuse."

After listening to Xu Jilin's arrangement, Qu Wanxin left Shou'an Palace.

Not long after Cheng Jin returned to Chunhe Palace, he called all the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace together.

In this palace, there is a habit of the master giving red envelopes to the servants on the first day of the new year. Naturally, they all knew why Cheng Jin called them together.

They all had happy faces, waiting to be given red envelopes.

Cheng Jin did not delay any longer and gave them the red envelopes one by one.

Although Cheng Jin was very stingy, he was very generous to these palace maids and eunuchs in the palace, giving them ten taels of silver every day, which was higher than the monthly salary of the most senior among them.

Cheng Jin was not a sucker. Just for the sake of celebration, this money could be considered as bribery.

Most of the people in Cheng Jin's palace were sensible, and not just because they were obedient, but because Cheng Jin was generous to them. In addition to the fixed monthly salary, Cheng Jin would specially take out a sum of money to give to them during every festival.

If the money was enough, the heart would be loyal.

The eunuchs and palace maids were all happy after receiving the money, and said many auspicious words to Cheng Jin to please her, and then dispersed to do their own things.

Cheng Jin looked at the extra bag of silver in her hand and found that Jing'er was not there.

A palace maid saw Cheng Jin's searching eyes and asked Cheng Jin with tact: "Are you looking for Jing'er, your majesty?"

Cheng Jin nodded.

"Everyone is here, where did she go?"

The maid replied, "Your Majesty, don't bother with her. She is very strange. Not only does she not want to talk to us on weekdays, but she also does some inexplicable things secretly."

"Today, Your Majesty asked everyone to come, but she said she was sick. I saw that she was fine yesterday. I guess she just wanted to avoid us and do those sneaky things."

Hearing what the maid said, Cheng Jin gave Cui Zhu a look, and Cheng Jin said to the little maid, "Well, I think Jing'er is very smart. She must be really sick and didn't come. I'll go and see."

The maid advised, "If she is really ill, you should not go, so as not to infect her."

Cheng Jin smiled and said, "No problem, I have something to arrange for her."

Seeing that Cheng Jin was determined to find Jing'er, the maid said nothing more and took the initiative to lead Cheng Jin.

Before entering the room, coughs were heard continuously in the room.

The maid covered her mouth and nose with some disgust, and advised Cheng Jin again, "Your Majesty should not go in."

Cheng Jin looked at the figure in the room and whispered, "It seems that she is really ill, open the door."

The maid didn't know what to say, so she pushed the door open and let Cheng Jin in.

Cheng Jin walked into the room and saw Jing'er heard someone coming in, and she sat up nervously with the help of the bed, looking at the door with a defensive look.

"Who?"

The maid was the first to answer for Cheng Jin: "The noble concubine is here to see you, why don't you come

down to pay your respects?" Jing'er saw Cheng Jin's face full of doubts, but she still listened to the maid's words and wanted to get up to pay her respects .

Cheng Jin hurried forward and said: "You are sick, you don't need to get up."

Cheng Jin looked at the little maid next to her, gave her some extra money, and sent her out.

"You go out and do your work first, I and Cuizhu will stay here."

The little maid naturally agreed after receiving the money.

"Since the queen has sister Cuizhu here, then I will go out first."

She even closed the door for Cheng Jin considerately when she went out.

Jing'er was puzzled by Cheng Jin's eager look, and she subconsciously shrank her body on the bed.

"Your Highness personally came to visit me not just because I was sick, right?"