Chapter 29 is quite tragic.
Lian Qiao listened to Song Zhimian's tragic story with a shocked expression.
The more she listened, the more sympathetic she looked at Song Zhimian.
She felt she was burdened with a deep-seated hatred, but she didn't expect Song Zhimian to feel the same way.
Even worse off than her.
At least she still has the care of her family, and her relatives love her. But what about Song Zhimian?
Her biological mother died, her aunt's family was murdered by her own father's men, and it seemed like everyone had abandoned Song Zhimian...
Most importantly, the person who ultimately pushed Song Zhimin into hell was actually her own father!
If it were anyone else, they would be even more desperate!
But Song Zhimian kept everything to herself and went to the palace to become a lady-in-waiting in silence.
"Zhimian, you're so pitiful!" Lianqiao said softly, her eyes red.
Song Zhimian...
It doesn't seem like they're having some kind of misery contest! How come I'm the one who thinks you're the most miserable...?
"Alright! Now we both know each other's weaknesses, which means we both have leverage over each other."
From now on, we're in this together.
"Lianqiao, let's help each other out!" Song Zhimian said with a smile.
Lian Qiao nodded hurriedly.
She would definitely agree.
They share a common enemy and a common goal.
It's always better to be with someone than to be alone.
Moreover, Song Zhimian is so smart; with her help, perhaps I really can achieve my goal.
"Okay, let's rely on each other for survival!"
"Zhimian, you're smarter than me. Let's be best friends. I swear, I will never betray you. I swear on the ancestral token of Medicine King Valley," Lian Qiao said immediately.
Song Zhimian patted Lian Qiao's hand.
"From now on, whatever you do, you must tell me first. I may not have any other skills, but I can analyze whether these things are feasible."
Do not act on your own.
Neither of us has any evidence, so we can't file a lawsuit even if we want to.
But we have time, we have brains, and you have a lot of skills.
Lianqiao, remember this: you must not be too sharp or show off right now. You must be humble and not let others notice you.
Fire starts burning little by little, and things are done little by little.
"We need to find opportunities slowly! Don't rush, understand?" Song Zhimian said earnestly.
Lianqiao wrote all of these words down.
She knew that Song Zhimian was very smart; if she wasn't in a hurry, why should she be?
There will definitely be opportunities...
...
From that day on, Song Zhimian and Lian Qiao shared a common goal.
Lianqiao was no longer listless and began to study medicine diligently with the head of the medicine department and the physicians.
Song Zhimian also attended each of her aunts' lessons diligently, memorizing everything they said.
Although they shared the same goal, Song Zhimian and Lian Qiao did not interact any more frequently than usual.
To others, the two were simply interacting as before.
Lianqiao even had many interactions with other potential female officials.
Today I'll send this lady-in-waiting a bottle of moisturizing ointment, and tomorrow I'll send that lady-in-waiting candidate some homemade lip rouge.
Lianqiao made the most of her status.
...
Half a month later, both the candidates for female officials and female doctors were already quite well-organized.
Song Zhimian had memorized the palace rules and regulations of the inner court perfectly, more so than anyone else.
There was nothing she could do; she was the only one among the candidates for female official who had copied the Inner Palace Regulations twice and the Palace Rules once!
Song Zhimian quickly found that feeling from her previous life.
In her previous life, Song Zhimian studied how to be a good servant, serving and appeasing clients, making grand promises to them, and then pouring money into their projects.
Song Zhimian is currently studying how to be a good female official.
They were still doing perfunctory, servile work.
The only difference is that now they're making empty promises to the important people, then coaxing them into contributing to their revenge...
Full of energy, Song Zhimian slowly took small steps on the road to revenge.
...
Three days later, Princess Shou Kang will hold a birthday banquet at a villa outside the capital.
His Majesty dotes on Princess Shou Kang and has allowed her to host this birthday banquet herself.
At that time, the princes and princesses, as well as the young masters of various families in the capital, will all go to the outskirts of the capital for a banquet.
The Imperial Household Department is short-staffed, and it's not easy to transfer people from the palace to other areas at will.
The idea from Eunuch Xue and Aunt Cui was for everyone to go and serve Princess Shou Kang at her birthday banquet first.
The specific procedures and points to note will be explained to everyone by the respective supervising aunties later.
After a day of classes, Master Yue told everyone something.
Everyone was taken aback at first, and then they all became a little nervous.
There must have been many important people that day! If something went wrong, Aunt Cui wouldn't have been there to plead for everyone.
"I heard that Princess Shou Kang is using this opportunity to give the young Marquis of Wu'an a farewell banquet in advance!"
"That's just hearsay. I've heard that Princess Shou Kang is not satisfied with this marriage."
"I've already lost my temper many times over this marriage."
"What's the use of making a fuss? The Imperial Concubine has already taken a liking to this marriage."
"That's true! It's not like a princess is marrying down, no matter who she marries!"
Unfortunately, Princess Shou Kang has already injured more than ten palace servants because of this incident, and now those serving the princess live in constant fear.
"Sigh, let's pray that we get through that day smoothly!"
...
Song Zhimian didn't say a word, but carefully remembered all the instructions that the aunts in charge had asked her to remember.
"Song Zhimian, come with me to the outskirts of Beijing tomorrow."
We need to take a look at Princess Shou Kang's villa beforehand.
Once you get the equipment, you need to carefully consider how to arrange the tables for entertaining guests and how to seat them.
His Highness the Crown Prince will be going with the princes that day; we cannot be careless!
Privately, Yue Siyi summoned Song Zhimian.
In Yue Siyi's eyes, Song Zhimian was a woman of few words and composure, and was the best at learning etiquette and manners among all the candidates for female official.
In addition, as the legitimate daughter of a marquis, she had an advantage over others in terms of rules and etiquette.
Master of Ceremonies Yue had already decided that once the candidates for female officials finished their studies, she would definitely ask the Minister of Ceremonies to bring Song Zhimin to the Ministry of Ceremonies.
This way, I can take over my position in the future...
Song Zhimian immediately agreed.
...
Inside the Crown Prince's residence, Xiao Huaijin still appeared lazy and listless.
"Shou Kang's birthday banquet is in three days. Seventh brother, have you prepared the gift?" The Crown Prince looked calmly at Xiao Huaijin.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I've already prepared the gift."
Not only will Shou Kang be happy, but many people will be happy too.
"But Fifth Brother probably won't be very happy!" Xiao Huaijin laughed.
The Crown Prince nodded without saying anything, but poured Xiao Huaijin a cup of tea.
...
It was at this moment that Ye Yunshu calmly followed Eunuch Xue into the Qin Zheng Hall outside the palace.
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