Who Would Understand, Her Ladyship Wrote A Hundred Palace Regulations - Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Why Would You Recommend Such a Fate

“The Emperor uses people based on their abilities, not seniority. If you think you’re capable of handling this responsibility, I’ll entrust Shun Pin’s care to you,” Helian Qi said coldly to Fang Zhaoyi.

“Can you guarantee Shun Pin’s safe delivery with your life? If anything happens, you’ll be held accountable.”

Fang Zhaoyi’s face turned white instantly. She didn’t dare to take on the responsibility of caring for Shun Pin, who was like a hot potato.

There were many eyes in the palace watching Shun Pin’s belly!

“I’ve heard that Sister Fang had a child before, but it was lost due to an accident,” Wen Baolin chimed in, mocking her.

“Someone who can’t even take care of their own child, how can they take care of Shun Pin’s child? Someone as unlucky as you might bring bad luck to Shun Pin. It’s better to let Ning Meiren, who is favored by the Emperor and has good fortune, bring good luck to Shun Pin.”

Fang Zhaoyi’s face turned even paler, and she glared at Wen Baolin fiercely.

Wen Baolin glared back, not backing down. Fang Zhaoyi and Consort Shu were part of Cen Jieyu’s faction, and Wen Baolin was openly turning against Cen Jieyu.

Cen Jieyu’s face turned ugly instantly. However, Helian Qi’s expression was much better.

“Wen Baolin is right. Lady Ning is indeed a fortunate person. I’ll let her bring good fortune to Shun Pin. If any of you concubines think you can take Lady Ning’s place, I’ll give you the opportunity,” Helian Qi said, scanning the concubines.

No one dared to speak up.

Consort Zhuang usually liked to speak out against things, but would she dare to take care of a pregnant concubine of the Emperor’s?
It was better to kill her.

The others might want the power to manage the six palaces, but they were even more unwilling to take on the responsibility of caring for Shun Pin. Helian Qi wasn’t surprised by their reactions.

He knew many people wanted the position of Empress, but none of them dared to take on the responsibility of caring for the Emperor’s child.

They wanted the position but weren’t willing to take on the duties.

“Ning Meiren, stay. The rest of you can leave,” Helian Qi said, looking at Consort Shu.
“Consort Shu, you’ve failed to take good care of the concubines. I’ll deduct half a year’s salary from you, and you’ll reflect on your actions for three days.”

Consort Shu’s face turned slightly pale as she bowed. “I thank Your Majesty for your leniency. I’ll accept the punishment.”

The deduction of half a year’s salary wasn’t a big deal, but the loss of face was.

The concubines left one by one.

Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin and said, “Although I’ve asked you to assist Consort Shu, you don’t need to worry about other things. Just focus on taking care of Shun Pin. After Shun Pin gives birth, you’ll help Consort Shu more.”

The Emperor was clearly dangling a carrot in front of Ning Wanyin.

As long as she did a good job, she would truly have the power to manage the six palaces. Before that, she would only have the title and would only be responsible for Shun Pin’s affairs.

The power to manage the harem was something that Xue Zhaoyi and Cen Jieyu both coveted.

Of course, Ning Wanyin wanted it too.

“I’ll do my best to take care of Shun Pin, Your Majesty,” Ning Wanyin said, bowing.
“I request to see Tang Meiren once. Maybe I can find out some clues.”

“It’s approved,” Helian Qi said.

In the Jingxi Palace…

“Consort Shu, what is Lady Ning? She doesn’t deserve to manage the six palaces. There are so many Zhaoyi and Jieyu in the palace, it’s not her turn,” Fang Zhaoyi said indignantly.

Being surpassed by Xue Zhaoyi and Cen Jieyu wasn’t a big deal, but Ning Wanyin’s sudden rise to prominence was unbearable.

“Didn’t the Emperor say that if you have the ability, you can take care of Shun Pin? Do you dare to take on the responsibility?” Consort Shu retorted.

Fang Zhaoyi was speechless for a moment.

Consort Shu was actually furious, but she had to remain calm. Her son and the power to manage the harem were her top priorities.

“It’s not a good thing, really. If she can’t take good care of Shun Pin, the Emperor will naturally take away her power to manage the six palaces…” Consort Shu said, looking at Fang Zhaoyi with a hint of meaning.

Fang Zhaoyi’s expression changed slightly, but she said, “Tang Meiren, who plotted to harm Shun Pin, has been locked up. Now the Emperor has specially assigned Ning Wanyin to take care of Shun Pin. I’m afraid no one will dare to harm the imperial heir again.”

“Who knows? There are so many people in the palace, it’s hard to prevent,” Consort Shu said casually, her eyes flashing with an unreadable expression.
After Fang Zhaoyi left…

Zhen Zhu served Consort Shu, curious about the situation. “Your Ladyship, do you think Tang Meiren was behind the incident with Shun Pin? She doesn’t seem like the type who can do such a thing.”

“It’s not always possible to judge people by their appearance,” Consort Shu said.
“By the way, I remember that Fang Zhaoyi and Shun Pin entered the palace at the same time, right?”

Zhen Zhu replied, “Your Ladyship has a good memory. In the second year of your entry into the palace, you and the Princess had become pregnant. The Princess selected a batch of new concubines for the Prince, and Fang Zhaoyi was one of the most favored ones. She became pregnant early on, but she didn’t take good care of herself and lost the child…”

“Shun Pin has never been favored, unlike Fang Zhaoyi. Now she’s surpassed Fang Zhaoyi by becoming a Pin due to her pregnancy,” Consort Shu said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

Ning Wanyin wanted to take away her power?
She thought it was too simple.
Shun Pin’s pregnancy wouldn’t survive without anyone’s intervention…

In Xianfu Palace, Right Side Hall…

“Mistress, are you okay?” Cui Ping looked at Tang Miaoling, who was in a daze.

Tang Miaoling had almost died of fright earlier. Wang Degui had told her that Ning Meiren had pleaded for mercy, and the Emperor had spared her life, only confining her to Xian Fu Palace.

She realized that her life had been spared. She just wanted to live a quiet life, but the people in the palace wouldn’t let her.

In the harem, it wasn’t possible to live a peaceful life by avoiding conflicts.

The closed door opened, and the sound of footsteps came closer.

Cui Ping quickly reminded her, “Mistress, look, Ning Meiren is coming!”

Tang Miaoling’s spirit was shaken, and she saw a woman in a Xiang Fei-colored dress walking towards her.

The woman’s hair was adorned with a golden butterfly hairpin, and she emitted a fragrance with every step.

The scenes of her past and present life overlapped. In her past life, Ning Wanyin had walked towards her like this, sending her off on her final journey.

Tang Miaoling’s mental state was fragile, and seeing Ning Wanyin made her snap. She burst into tears, crying loudly.

Ning Wanyin’s expression was slightly subtle. Anyone would feel awkward seeing someone cry like that after making eye contact.

“Mistress… please don’t cry, let your cousin help you…” Cui Ping tried to comfort her.

Tang Miaoling was devastated. She had hidden away, not wanting to compete with anyone, and yet she was still being harmed. She cried despairingly, “I don’t want to live anymore…”

“A concubine taking her own life is a serious crime. To avoid implicating your family, I suggest pretending to accidentally fall to death. It’s quick, painless, and won’t implicate others. There’s a chance you might end up crippled, but with practice, you can ensure a fatal fall,” Ning Wanyin said coldly.

Tang Miaoling’s crying stopped abruptly, and she stared at Ning Wanyin in shock. “You… you… why are you recommending ways to die?”

But then she realized that her cousin was a ruthless person and wouldn’t advise her to live like ordinary people.
Recommending ways to die was perfectly in line with her cousin’s ruthless nature.