Forced Into the Palace: Becoming the Emperor's Favorite
Chapter 39 Taking Turns Sending People Off

Chapter 39: Chapter 39 Taking Turns Sending People Off

In the palace, the discord between Lin Guifei and Princess Consort Yi was no secret.

And Lin Wanyi’s swift move to eliminate Lady Chu, the claw of Princess Consort Yi, naturally made it so none in the palace dared look down on her anymore.

Although Lady Chu didn’t face any actual punishment, losing face is a hit; not just now, even when she steps out later, she might be subject to some gossip.

The prestige she accumulated in the harem in the past days has all but vanished.

This indirectly also tarnished the reputation of Princess Consort Yi to some extent.

Fortunately, the matter of visiting Linzi Palace for greetings is temporarily halted, otherwise, Princess Consort Yi might have confronted Lin Wanyi.

These things, Lin Wanyi had already anticipated before she acted.

But for the humiliation suffered by those around her, she had to act this way.

This was completely different from the situation she encountered at the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

In the mansion, her grandfather did not concern himself with the affairs of the inner quarters, everything was dictated by Princess Rongkang, so they had to keep a low profile to live peacefully.

But now in the palace, the ones who can make decisions are the Emperor and Lin Guifei.

If such a good opportunity fell into her hands but she still let herself be bullied to this extent, then she would indeed be weak and incompetent.

That’s why she acted this way.

But at the same time, she left herself an out, reporting the matter through Mr. Qin to Dong Yuzhong.

With her understanding of these eunuchs, the Emperor would naturally be "hooked."

It was just unexpected that Dong Yuzhong acted so swiftly, and within just a few hours, brought the Emperor around.

But that’s good, it suited her intentions perfectly.

Using one force to attack another, a demonstration to intimidate the other courtiers.

This time, it was Lady Chu who lost face, but it also served to caution those in the harem who had complaints about her.

The law of the jungle, she understood it very well from a young age.

After hearing Qin He’s words, Lin Wanyi didn’t deliberately accede, she just smiled lightly.

Seeing Lin Wanyi didn’t respond, Qin He was not annoyed. _{f.re(e) w.e(b)nov el.c.om}

And so, with a clap, a sharp and capable-looking nanny with a broad and square face walked in from outside.

"This servant Cui Mengyun greets Miss Lin, wishing Miss Lin health and peace."

"Who might this be?"

Lin Wanyi’s heart skipped a beat, here it comes.

Qin He smiled more broadly, quickly introducing her.

"This is a second-ranked nanny from Linzi Palace, who also closely served by Imperial Concubine’s side previously. The incidents that occurred here with Miss Lin are indeed alarming, so the Imperial Concubine specially sent Nanny Cui here to assist Miss Lin. With her here, the other ladies in the palace will likely show more respect, and Miss Lin can rest at ease during her recovery."

As expected, her action triggered this sequential arrangement.

While Lin Guifei appreciated her dealing with Lady Chu, she was also wary of the Emperor’s favor towards her.

Thus, on the surface, Nanny Cui appeared to be here to serve her, but in reality, she was here to watch over her and occasionally remind her.

Lest in the future she becomes too prominent and unruly, if Lin Wanyi were to rise and oppose Lin Guifei, wouldn’t that be nurturing a tiger to bring harm?

Lin Wanyi looked at Nanny Cui, who didn’t seem like an easy character.

Then she withdrew her scrutinizing gaze, just as she was about to speak.

Someone was heard coming from outside.

"Servant Qiu Ming greets Miss Lin, wishing Miss Lin health and peace."

"Mr. Qiu, please rise quickly, how come you’ve come so soon?"

"Thanks to Miss Lin’s kindness, this servant was delayed for two days, otherwise should have come the evening before."

"Mr. Qiu, you are too courteous."

Qiu Ming was a person of the imperial court, much more distinguished than the second-ranked Palace Attendant, Nanny Cui.

Even Qin He, upon seeing him, had to accompany with smiles.

She stood aside, somewhat baffled as she listened to Lin Wanyi and Qiu Ming talk, so she tentatively asked.

"Mr. Qiu, are you also here under His Majesty’s order to deliver something?"

Qiu Ming, steady in demeanor and articulate, was trained well under Dong Yuzhong during the years serving at the imperial court, so when dealing with Qin He, he was neither arrogant nor humble.

He just opened his mouth calmly and said.

"The Emperor has sympathy for Miss Lin, so sent me over to serve as the Chief Eunuch in Miss Lin’s palace. I should have come over two days before, but due to personal matters, I was delayed. Now, I’m officially here to pay respects to Miss Lin and coincidentally met Miss Qin He."

Hearing these words, Qin He couldn’t maintain her expression.

The Emperor even sent someone close to him to assist, henceforth who would dare not show respect to Lin Daying?

They intended to install Nanny Cui, yet Mr. Qiu appeared instead!

Indeed a move too slow.

Just as she was preparing to say something, she saw Qiu Ming respectfully respond to Lin Wanyi.

"Miss Lin, now that this servant is here, I will manage the affairs of this left-side hall. If there’s any inadequacy, Miss Lin can feel free to punish me."

Lin Wanyi smiled; Qiu Ming’s timely arrival was something she was truly pleased about.

She couldn’t be happier, let alone think of punishing him.

She immediately replied.

"Mr. Qiu has served at the imperial court, and understands the rules clearer than I do. Just go ahead and handle things, if there’s anyone in the left-side hall not following orders, just deal with it according to the palace rules, no need to report back to me!"

The newly formed master and servant duo carried out a harmonious exchange, leaving Qin He and Nanny Cui aside.

"Currently, Xiao Luzi and Miss Chun Qi are recuperating and unable to serve Miss Lin. However, because of the palace regulations and Miss Lin’s rank, this servant can’t overstep. Therefore, I borrowed two people from the Inner Court Department to help for half a month, and once that time is up, they will be returned. For now, this seems feasible."

"Mm, Mr. Qiu’s actions are indeed thoughtful, truly someone who has served at the imperial court does things with thorough consideration."

Qin He found it hard to interject into their conversation and seeing the arrangement for Nanny Cui was about to be glossed over, she immediately spoke up.

"Miss Lin, then what about Nanny Cui..."

Lin Wanyi feigned a difficult expression and looked to Qiu Ming.

"Mr. Qiu, what should be done? The Imperial Concubine, concerned about my lack of care, specially sent Nanny Cui to help. But now, doesn’t it seem we have too many people in this courtyard?"

Qiu Ming, businesslike, immediately replied.

"Miss Lin, the people I borrowed are already recorded in the Inner Court Department, returning them now might be a hassle. Is this Nanny Cui’s palace file still in the Imperial Concubine’s Linzi Palace?"

"Yes, yes, this servant’s file has always been in the Imperial Concubine’s palace."

Nanny Cui interjected, knowing that in Linzi Palace she couldn’t see people of the imperial court; she had to be more diligent now.

"If so, then let’s see in a few days. Miss Qin He knows, altering palace documents isn’t something that can be done arbitrarily."

Qiu Ming, adhering to palace rules in every utterance, made Qin He dare not challenge him.

She could only respond with an awkward smile.

"Mr. Qiu is right, then Nanny Cui will come back after a few days."

Hearing this, Qiu Ming pretended not to notice, his eyes cast down, maintaining a demeanor of obedience.