Chapter 265 Qi Yaner's Grievances
Two days later, in the inner courtyard of the East Palace.
Qi Yan'er walked into the room gracefully and bowed to Qin Yuwei who was reclining on the chaise longue.
"Yan'er has met Qin Liangyuan."
The extremely beautiful phoenix eyes were slightly raised, revealing a bit of laziness.
Qin Yuwei was wearing a light yellow sundress, her hair was simply tied into a bun, and she did not do her makeup carefully, but she still looked much more noble than Qi Yaner who was wearing expensive fabrics.
"Sister Yan'er, how come you have time to come here today?" Qin Yuwei sat up and asked someone to find a seat. Her smile was gentle but a little distant.
Qi Yan'er smiled calmly, but her back teeth were clenched even tighter.
I just made some minor mistakes a few days ago, but I was punished by Qin Yuwei to copy Buddhist scriptures, and was confined to my room for fifteen days. I missed the opportunity to go out for an outing with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but Li Yao got the chance and was summoned by His Highness to sleep with him that night!
Qin Yuwei was just a good lady. Above her were the Crown Princess and Zhou Liangdi. Why was it her turn to punish herself?!
I had just been released from house arrest today and came to deliver the copied Buddhist scriptures to her, but why did she look like she didn't remember anything?
Qi Yan'er suppressed her anger and said respectfully, "Last time, sister asked me to copy the Buddhist scriptures. Yan'er copied them for 15 days without slacking off. Now I have finished copying them all and come to ask sister to review them."
The more Qi Yan'er spoke, the more aggrieved she felt. When they were all receiving the Crown Prince's training, Qin Yuwei, who was born in a commoner family, followed behind her and Li Yao, calling them "sister" attentively all the time.
Now she was promoted to the position of Prince's Consort, and even Li Yao was promoted to the position of Cheng Zheng, leaving her alone.
It's really a matter of time, a tiger in troubled waters is bullied by a dog!
Qi Yan'er respectfully handed over a thick stack of Buddhist scriptures. Qin Yuwei slowly took it with one hand, but only glanced at it lightly and put it aside.
Qi Yan'er became even angrier and almost couldn't control her expression.
Qin Yuwei smiled faintly, poured her a cup of tea personally, and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Sister Yan'er, do you think that I am overstepping my authority by punishing you for what happened at the Spring Banquet?"
"How dare Yan'er? It was Yan'er's fault. She didn't know that wine and persimmons can't be eaten together. She almost caused trouble. Sister Liangyuan punished her."
At that time, the East Palace held a spring banquet, and the prince specially bestowed royal wine. As a result, in order to show off in front of His Royal Highness the Prince, he suddenly decided to serve the guests a kind of persimmon, a specialty of his hometown.
Fortunately, Qin Yuwei, who was involved in the preparation of the banquet, discovered the clue and temporarily replaced the persimmons with other fruits, so nothing went wrong.
Qin Yuwei took a sip of the scented tea slowly and said, "Now that the Crown Princess is about to give birth, she naturally can't worry about the many miscellaneous affairs of the Eastern Palace anymore, so His Highness ordered Zhou Liangdi to assist me in many matters.
You should be thankful that I discovered this matter. If Zhou Liangdi had handled it, it would not be as simple as copying Buddhist scriptures."
Qi Yan'er pursed her lips, knowing that Qin Yuwei was right, but she was a little unwilling to accept it, "But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is traveling, and it was originally my turn to serve him, but..."
But because she was under house arrest and could not go, Qin Yuwei had "no choice" to let Li Yao take her place.
Qin Yuwei lowered her eyes and gently shook the teacup in her hand, quietly blowing away the roselle petals floating on it.
He had the upper hand over both Li Yao and Qi Yan'er, so they became his eyes and ears in the East Palace. Naturally, they were extremely unwilling to do so.
Although these two people don't have any big backers, they still have some family power. If they unite to deal with me, it will be a big trouble.
"The Li family was once a member of the Military Affairs Department. A lean camel is bigger than a horse. Look, although Li Changjing has fallen, Li Yao has been promoted. When Li Yan made a mistake before, didn't your Highness punish him?"
Qi Yan'er understood the meaning of her words. Li Yao's relationship was indeed a little stronger than hers, and there was also the Crown Prince's preference for her. Qin Yuwei was advising her to know the current situation and not to compete with Li Yao.
But...why?
Do you blame yourself for not having a cousin who is a guard captain?
No, Li Yan was a waste. I heard that he was stripped naked in the street a few days ago, bringing shame to the entire Eastern Palace, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince only fined him a few months' salary.
Your Highness is not such a magnanimous person. If Li Yan and Li Yao were not both arranged by the Emperor to enter the Eastern Palace, how could Your Highness be so tolerant?
The more Qi Yan'er thought about it, the more jealous she became, and the more she felt wronged. Thinking carefully, she really couldn't blame Qin Yuwei for being punished. It was Li Yao who stole her opportunity!
On the surface, Li Yao and I are good sisters, but I didn't expect that she is so scheming behind the scenes!
"Sister Yan'er, don't be angry. I know you feel wronged." Qin Yuwei patted the back of Qi Yan'er's hand comfortingly with a sincere look.
"But if I cry now and my face becomes red from crying, I won't be able to please His Highness tonight."
Qi Yan'er took a moment to react, "What? You mean at night..."
Qin Yuwei smiled and nodded at her, "I have already told His Highness that you specially sent people to transport fruits from your hometown for the Spring Festival Banquet, but despite the day and night journey, they are still a little stale, so I didn't dare to let His Highness know.
I have also made arrangements with Eunuch Zhao, and I will find a way to have His Highness come to see you tonight."
"Really? Really!?" Qi Yan'er widened her eyes in disbelief. She stood up excitedly and was about to salute Qin Yuwei.
If I could really gain the favor of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince tonight, not only would I no longer have to bow my head in the East Palace, but Li Yao would no longer come to show off in front of me in veiled ways.
Qin Yuwei gave him a false helping hand, "You are mine, my sister, how can I not help you?"
Qi Yan'er was so happy that she didn't know what to say. When she looked at Qin Yuwei again, her heart and eyes were filled with gratitude.
"Okay, go get ready."
After seeing Qi Yaner off, the smile on Qin Yuwei's face gradually turned into a bit of worry.
When she chose to enter the Eastern Palace, she was determined to fight for herself. She never thought that she would stop at being a concubine of the Crown Prince.
However, according to the imperial physician's estimate, the Crown Princess is likely to give birth next month. Dong Lanxin already has an aristocratic family background. If she gives birth to a boy, it will be another layer of insurance for her position, and it will be more difficult for her to make a name for herself.
At this time, the personal maid Biyu came in with a tray and said softly:
"My Lord, it is easy to get sick due to the change of seasons. The kitchen has prepared delicious medicinal food for the concubines."
Qin Yuwei rubbed her brows and said, "Just leave it there."
"The kitchen staff specifically told us that medicinal food should be consumed while hot. It will affect its efficacy if it gets cold." Biyu gently placed the porcelain bowl in front of Qin Yuwei.
"Okay." Qin Yuwei picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful and put it into her mouth.
His expression suddenly became slightly serious.
What's with this weird salty taste?
She put the bowl down with some displeasure, took out her handkerchief and dipped it in her lips.
"The people in the kitchen are really getting more and more outrageous. Can't they tell the difference between sugar and salt?" Qin Yuwei was a little angry. "Ask the kitchen manager to come see me."
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