"I didn't see her face clearly either, but when I suddenly heard that the Empress was ill at night, I realized that the woman last night was the Empress," Rong Ling said with an embarrassed expression.
“Brother, so A-Ling has come to apologize,” Dugu Lianbai said with a smile.
“If we don’t give the Empress Dowager an explanation, she probably won’t give up,” Dugu Qianchen said, looking at Yu Hanzhi.
Yu Hanzhi remained silent for a moment before saying, "Just find someone to take the fall."
They trusted Rong Ling implicitly, so they believed him without investigating further.
"I thought you were going to hand me over to the Empress Dowager," Rong Ling said, feigning a sigh of relief.
"Ah Ling, if you want to go and apologize to the Empress Dowager, I won't stop you," Dugu Qianchen said with a smile.
"Brother, you know that A-Ling is famous for his sweet talk; Mother is very pleased with him."
The Empress Dowager really liked Rong Ling, who had a sweet tongue. Not to mention the Empress Dowager, Rong Ling was very popular with older women.
Dugu Lianbai added, "By the way, don't worry about the Empress either, someone else will take the blame anyway."
"This won't do, I have to apologize," Rong Ling said with an air of righteousness, as if he would be guilty if he didn't apologize.
"Wouldn't that expose us?"
“The Empress seems quite approachable,” Yu Hanzhi said in a deep voice.
A sly glint flashed in Rong Ling's eyes: "Look, even Han Zhi said the Empress will forgive me, don't worry~"
They then gave up.
"I'll go apologize right now, don't stop me," Rong Ling said, making a death-ready expression before turning and leaving the imperial study.
Dugu Qianchen frowned slightly. Going to the Empress's palace so late at night, even though he knew A-Ling wouldn't do anything, he still felt uncomfortable. Although he didn't like her, she was still his Empress.
In the end, he didn't say anything. Since Ah Ling wasn't going to do anything, what was he worried about?
Sitting on the roof, Shang Xian was completely bewildered. Was that all?
She looked at Shen Yi again, and Shen Yi shrugged, indicating that he didn't know either.
Then Shenyi put his arm around her waist and carried her down from the rooftop, only feeling relieved when he brought her to the front of Jinning Palace.
"Hurry back, Rong Ling is coming to see you." Shen Yi let go of her hand and ruffled her hair.
"From tomorrow onwards, you'll be everyone's public enemy," Shang Xian teased.
"It's a good thing to be one step closer to the throne."
"You should go back quickly," Shang Xian said as she watched Shen Yi disappear before entering her bedchamber.
Unexpectedly, Rong Ling was already sitting at the table waiting for her to return without any hesitation.
Shang Xian glanced at Mu Se, who looked at her as if she had seen a savior when she returned.
Rong Ling stood up and bowed to Shang Xian: "I hope Your Majesty the Empress will be lenient with me."
"Then I hope the young marquis won't climb over the wall again," Shang Xian replied coldly, then turned to the twilight and said, "Show him out."
Rong Ling was completely taken aback when Ning Jiu'er chased him away.
But then she thought about it again. She was now in the harem and couldn't afford to give anyone a handle to use against her, so it was normal for her to act this way.
"In that case, I'll take my leave."
Dusk led the way, and Rong Ling turned around and smiled at Shang Xian. Shang Xian suddenly gave a meaningful smile.
Rong Ling was certain; this was the real Ning Jiu'er!
After they left, Shang Xian breathed a sigh of relief. Today's incident served as a prelude, but knowing Rong Ling would make the road ahead much easier.
The next day, the news that Lady Ning had been promoted to Consort Ning spread throughout the entire palace.
Everyone was shocked. From being a lady to being ranked second only to the Empress and the four virtuous and kind consorts, Consort Ning is someone many people would envy!
There were envious people and jealous people, all thinking that this little dancer could not be compared with them.
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