NABC Chapter 223 Everyone has their own agenda
Chapter 223 Everyone has their own agenda
Ziwei knew very well that Concubine Ling didn't want to help her, and if she hadn't really had no other choice, she would never come to her for help.
But if Concubine Ling doesn't help, then she can only ask Jing Yan for help. She doesn't want to fall into such a miserable state.
"Empress Ling Fei, Ziwei knows that the Emperor is now obsessed with Xiang Fei and has neglected everyone in the harem, but Ziwei has a way to make Xiang Fei never accept the Emperor. When the Emperor's novelty wears off, you will still be the leader of the concubines."
Hearing this, Concubine Ling finally opened her eyelids and looked at Ziwei, who was a little flattering. Concubine Ling knew that this was the true face of Ziwei beneath her gentle and kind appearance, and she was not going to pretend anymore.
It seems that there is something important outside the palace. If she just wants to see Erkang, she can't do this.
Perhaps, Ziwei is indeed more useful than Xiaoyanzi.
"You said this, and I don't want to see you break your promise again."
"Don't worry, your majesty. Ziwei has lost her mother, so you are her closest elder. In this palace, Ziwei needs your care, so naturally I will consider you wholeheartedly."
Ziwei's words sounded nice, but Concubine Ling didn't believe them at all: "Okay, go ahead."
Now that Concubine Ling has lost her power in the palace, she naturally cannot let Ziwei go out casually, but she still has some ways, which is to mix Ziwei and Jinsuo into the team going out of the palace to purchase goods.
The first thing Ziwei did after leaving the palace was to take Jinsuo to rent a small courtyard near the Fu family.
After settling Jinsuo down, Ziwei went to Huibinlou again, pretending to persuade Xiaoyanzi on behalf of the Fifth Prince, and successfully annoyed Xiaoyanzi.
Seeing Xiaoyanzi throwing things around and resolutely refusing to marry Yongqi as a concubine, Ziwei smiled.
Xiaoyanzi, I hope you can always be so firm, but don't give in.
However, Ziwei still looked concerned and said a few words to comfort her.
"Fifth Prince can't even leave Yonghe Palace now. I tried every possible means to see him. He has become so thin that he looks unrecognizable. It's really pitiful."
But Xiaoyanzi wouldn't listen at all: "Then just let him marry that Xinrong, what does it have to do with me?"
"Xiaoyanzi, Fifth Prince's heart and eyes are filled with you. Why do you care so much about status? After all, in Fifth Prince's heart, you are his only wife."
Liu Hong frowned slightly upon hearing this. "People like us are not worthy of a noble like the Fifth Prince. Now that things have come to this, it's better to just cut ties. Why would I want to be someone's concubine? It's just degrading myself."
Hearing Liu Hong's words, Ziwei shook her head: "Being a concubine to the Fifth Prince is different from being the wife of an ordinary family. Moreover, the Fifth Prince is infatuated with Xiaoyanzi, which makes it even more different. Don't forget, the little that slipped through the Fifth Prince's fingers is enough for you to hold a meeting in the guesthouse."
After saying this, as if oblivious to the frowns on Liu Hong and Liu Qing's faces, Ziwei pulled Xiaoyanzi aside and said, "Besides, Xiaoyanzi, don't you deeply love the Fifth Prince? You should also think about him."
Xiaoyanzi slammed Ziwei away and kicked the table fiercely: "Liu Hong is right, Yongqi and I are from different worlds, so let's break up!"
Ziwei sighed helplessly: "Xiaoyanzi, I still hope you can think about it carefully."
Xiaoyanzi had made up her mind and didn't want to bother with Ziwei, the fence-sitter. She turned around and pulled Liuhong away.
"Liu Hong, I really feel that Ziwei has changed. Shouldn't she be on my side? How can she still support Yongqi marrying that princess? Is she still my good sister?"
Liu Hong sighed: "Perhaps, the Fifth Prince's situation in the palace is indeed difficult."
Xiaoyanzi didn't care. "How hard could it be? I think he's just wavering!"
Xiaoyanzi was furious when she thought of Yongqi's engagement with Xinrong.
Seeing Xiaoyanzi leave, Erkang was very anxious. He grabbed Ziwei's hand and asked her what the emperor's attitude was.
Ziwei said with a sad face: "The Emperor is still very angry, but I have been trying my best to beg him. It may take time. In addition, Yongqi has also been resisting the marriage during this period, and the Emperor is very angry."
Erkang did not doubt this. This period of time was indeed not a good opportunity.
Erkang pondered, thinking about what his mother had told him that day, "Kang'er, you are really stupid. Do you think that the imperial physician of the Imperial Hospital is just a decoration? This matter of raw rice has been cooked, so of course it must be truly confirmed."
Thinking of this, Erkang smiled and said, "Indeed, now is not a good time. Don't worry, take your time. I believe the emperor will be moved by our love."
Ziwei looked touched and nodded slightly.
For a moment, the two seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness of the past few days, and seemed to be as loving as before.
"Ziwei, I went home a few days ago. My mother said she hadn't seen you for a few days and missed you very much. When you are free, please come to our house for dinner."
Hearing this, Ziwei was moved. She was worried that there was no opportunity, but it was delivered to her.
"Okay." Ziwei nodded with a smile, "I haven't seen Fu Jin for a long time. It's time to visit. Let's wait a few days."
Seeing that Ziwei had no doubt or reluctance at all, Erkang was still a little skeptical. Ziwei's attitude changed too quickly.
But then he thought, Ziwei is a woman after all, so she should be dependent on him and gentle to him.
"Then it's a deal. You'll find a way to leave the palace in three days. I'll be waiting for you at Huibin Building."
Ziwei smiled bitterly, "Look at Xiaoyanzi, she definitely doesn't want to see me in the short term, so I won't come to make her angry. Just wait for me at home in three days."
"Okay." Erkang gently stroked Ziwei's hand.
Ziwei tugged gently, "It's getting late, I should go back."
Erkang didn't feel Ziwei's resistance at all, and kissed her hand affectionately, "See you in three days."
Ziwei got on the carriage with reluctance. When she was completely out of Erkang's sight, her smile instantly collapsed. She rubbed the back of her hands fiercely and took a few deep breaths.
Soon, soon she won't have to endure this disgusting thing anymore.
As night fell, a woman came into the pharmacy that was about to close.
"Doctor, I haven't been able to sleep well these past few days. Could you please prescribe some tranquilizer for me?"
"of course can."
"It's just that I don't like medicine that's too bitter. Is there any powder that would be more effective?"
The doctor paused as he was preparing the medicine, and looked sharply at the woman with her face covered by a veil. Just as he was about to refuse, he saw the woman gently take out a gold ingot from her sleeve and slowly place it on the table.
It was a gentle sound, but it hit the doctor's heart hard.
"Doctor, I know you have it."
It was obvious that she was a maid from a wealthy family, here to do something private for her master. The doctor had seen quite a few of them, but it was rare to see one so generous.
The doctor deftly took out a white porcelain bottle from the corner and considerately attached a few antidotes.
The two of them didn't speak. The woman put away the medicine bottle and hurriedly disappeared into the night.