Wu Yachenglin's insistence gave Jing Ci a headache, but she couldn't refuse her.
Helpless, Jing Ci could only try to delay the time as much as possible, hoping that Wu Ya Cheng Lin could change her mind before then.
Unfortunately, Jing Ci's wishes were never fulfilled. But Wu Ya Cheng Lin, once she set her mind on something, would persevere no matter how difficult the road ahead.
It can be said that all the concubines in the harem, as long as they were somewhat capable and skillful, had one thing in common: they were persistent and determined, and no one could change their minds.
Carefully helping Wuya Chenglin out the door, the two of them hurried to the Empress Dowager's residence at a normal pace.
"This servant greets Noble Lady Uya."
"I wonder if Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is present?"
Wuya Chenglin stood at the door, her expression not good, but she still managed to look at the Empress Dowager's maid with a smile.
The maid nodded and, while inviting Wuya Chenglin inside, informed her, "The princess and Consort Jing are both here."
"Is Consort Jing here as well?"
Wu Yacheng's face stiffened for a moment, though she quickly recovered, but Jing Ci still noticed it.
Jing Ci immediately sighed inwardly, knowing full well how they had climbed to power by stepping on the princess.
Now that the princess's birth mother, Consort Jing, has arrived, Jing Ci would never believe it if she said it wasn't specifically for her master.
Clearly, Wuya Chenglin had also thought of this. She pretended not to know and probed the purpose of Consort Jing's visit, "Since Consort Jing came to the imperial palace, she has not visited the Empress Dowager's residence much. Is this visit for the sake of the princess?"
The maid nodded and said, "The princess misses Consort Jing, and since Consort Jing happened to be free today, she brought people to visit the Empress Dowager."
Wu Yachenglin: ...Absurd!
As the two were talking, they had already passed the small courtyard, and the main hall, which had been hidden by trees, was now in front of Wuya Chenglin.
The maidservant bowed and said, "Please wait a moment, Your Highness. I will go in and inform you."
Wu Yachenglin nodded slightly, "Thank you for your hard work."
The door was pushed open and then closed again, with a few scattered laughs coming from inside. Wu Yacheng clenched her fists, her mind in turmoil.
"master"
Seeing that his master was somewhat lost in thought, Jing Ci was startled and quickly whispered a reminder to him.
"fine"
Wu Yachenglin shook her head, but before she could continue speaking, she was interrupted by the sound of the door opening.
The maid who had led her in appeared before Wuya Chenglin again, saying, "Noble Lady Wuya, the Empress Dowager requests your presence."
Wu Yachenglin subconsciously grabbed Jing Ci's wrist, steadied herself, and followed after him.
Inside the room, Xiu Ning, who knew that Wu Ya Cheng Lin had come, was sitting on the couch chatting with the Empress Dowager.
Ning Chuge, taking the opportunity to keep him company, occasionally cracked a joke, lightening the atmosphere in the room.
"This humble concubine greets the Empress Dowager and the Noble Consort Jing."
Wu Yachenglin bowed slightly and greeted the people in the room.
"No need for formalities, please have a seat."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, instructing the maid to quickly bring a stool for Wuya Chenglin.
Wu Yacheng smiled gratefully, and soon she was able to blend in smoothly.
Xiu Ning watched Wu Ya Cheng Lin's performance from the side and suddenly understood why her daughter was repeatedly frustrated. Tsk, this person really has good methods.
It's likely that Wuya Chenglin intends to entrust her unborn child to the Empress Dowager for upbringing.
The two women were at roughly the same stage of pregnancy, but Wu Ya Cheng Lin's baby bump appeared larger compared to hers.
Ning Chuge had moved to Xiu Ning's side at some point, her small hands tightly gripping Xiu Ning's sleeve, her lips slightly pursed.
Xiu Ning, who knew Ning Chuge well, knew that the child was angry again.
Amused, Xiu Ning patted Ning Chuge's hand and then continued the conversation, completely ruining the warm atmosphere between the Empress Dowager and Wu Ya Cheng Lin.
The Empress Dowager frowned. "What the Consort says is true. You are still pregnant, and the imperial physicians always say that you need to rest. There's no need for you to come all the way here to keep this old woman company."
Before Wuya Chenglin could explain, Xiuning, who spoke first, continued, "Your Majesty, perhaps Consort Wuya also wanted to come and spend more time with you."
Besides, imperial physicians always tend to exaggerate; perhaps Consort Wuya's condition isn't as serious as it seems.
The Empress Dowager looked at Wuya Chenglin, "Is it really as the Consort said?"
Wu Yachenglin: ...It's a ghost, her stomach is really in danger.
Caught in a dilemma and unsure how to begin, Wu Yachenglin simply gave a bitter smile and remained silent.
...
"Consort Jing"
Xiu Ning turned around and saw Wu Ya Cheng Lin walking over, supporting her pregnant belly, her face pale. "Noble Lady Wu Ya, is something the matter?"
Wu Yachenglin stopped in front of Xiuning and said, "This concubine does not know where she has offended Consort Jing, that the Consort is so hostile to the Empress Dowager."
"I don't understand what Consort Wuya is saying," Xiuning said with a puzzled expression, her eyes revealing obvious arrogance and disdain. "You know that you are just a lowly consort. How could I, as a Noble Consort, do something so degrading?"
Wu Yachenglin: ...Damn it, they really are lying through their teeth, how infuriating!
"I advise Noble Lady Wuya not to overthink it. Your health is already poor, and if it affects the fetus in your womb, it will be a loss."
Xiu Ning glanced at Wu Ya Cheng Lin's belly, and before the other could speak, she said, "Noble Lady Wu Ya, you have also suffered before, you must not repeat the same mistakes."
There's nothing to be happy about when you get pregnant; the most important thing is to raise the baby to adulthood.
Finally, not forgetting to take a jab at Wuya Chenglin, Xiuning turned and left with a smug look on her face.
"master!"
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