RPAGF Chapter 198 Lin Yuwei's Scheme
Chapter 198 Lin Yuwei's Scheme
"It's nothing, I just think you look familiar."
"Since you look familiar, let's talk in private!"
After leaving those words, Ling Lanhua quickly left Qianqing Palace, with Lan Zhi following behind her.
They went out one after the other. Ling Lanhua told Xiao Fang to wait where she was, and A Qi also stayed where she was. Lan Zhi and she went to a corner together.
Seeing that no one was around, Ling Lanhua spoke:
"Aren't you curious about how I transformed from a country girl into the emperor's favored concubine in just a few days?"
Lan Zhi smiled disdainfully, a slight curve to her lips.
"A favored concubine? You've certainly given yourself a high title. But there's a long way to go between a concubine and an imperial consort, and the harem is a place of constant change. Don't be too confident."
"That's none of your business. Since we've met here, let's be frank and make a deal."
"trade?"
Lan Zhi smiled disdainfully.
What kind of deal do you want to make? What will you offer me in exchange?
Ling Lanhua leaned forward slightly and raised her voice:
"I don't want you to reveal our relationship, and you don't want me to reveal our relationship either, so let's keep this a secret from each other, okay?"
Lan Zhi smiled nonchalantly.
"I am now the Crown Princess. Even if people find out that you and I are not biological sisters, it doesn't matter. You can't take away my position as Crown Princess because of this!"
Ling Lanhua nodded calmly.
“You’re right. If our relationship were made public and everyone knew that we actually had no relationship, it would be a good thing for me and would save me a lot of trouble. But for you, with Wei Jianning not around, I could easily whisper in the Emperor’s ear and your position as Crown Princess might not be secure.”
Although Ling Lanhua spoke lightly, Lan Zhi could tell that she was terrified of her revealing their relationship. The Empress Dowager disapproved of her, and the Empress and the other concubines certainly wouldn't want her to be well either. If their relationship were discovered at this time, people would definitely talk about it. Even if the Emperor protected her and the Empress Dowager and the others tried to stop her, her dream of being promoted to Imperial Concubine would be ruined.
"Okay, let's give it a try!"
After leaving those words, Lan Zhi turned to leave, but Ling Lan Hua stepped forward and grabbed her.
"and many more……"
A slight smile played on her lips as she coldly turned back. "Anything else?"
Ling Lanhua gave her an awkward smile. "Tell me, how can I keep our relationship a secret?"
She guessed right. Ling Lanhua was indeed afraid that others would know about their relationship, afraid that people would say that she and the emperor had confused their generations.
She looked down at her and nodded slightly.
"If you don't want me to talk about it, that's fine. You just need to guarantee that the Emperor attends court on time every day and handles state affairs on time. You must not let the Emperor neglect state affairs because of you. In return, I can keep this from others. At least, before others find out, I can pretend that I don't know you."
Ling Lanhua nodded without hesitation.
"Okay, okay."
She has the ability to make the emperor linger in her bedchamber. If she can get the emperor to handle state affairs carefully, he will definitely think she is a woman who understands the big picture. Then, her desire to become a Noble Consort will be just around the corner.
Moreover, doing this would also conceal her relationship with Lan Zhi, killing two birds with one stone, so why not?
In fact, Lan Zhi had already thought of all this, but in order to maintain the stability of the Northern Wei court and to wait for Wei Jianning to return smoothly, she had no choice but to do so.
……
After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Lin Yuwei's gaze kept sweeping towards Wei Jianxun.
If you want to get close to him, you should do it sooner rather than later, lest things get complicated.
She watched as Wei Jianxun, Wei Jiande, and the others took their seats in the main hall. She lightly lifted her handkerchief to wipe her mouth, walked slowly over, and when she came behind him, she suddenly swayed and fell towards him before Wei Jianxun could react.
"Miss, be careful."
As soon as Xiao Dan called out, Lin Yuwei slipped and landed directly on Wei Jianxun. Wei Jianxun instinctively caught her with both hands, and the teacup in his hand fell on her, instantly soaking her chest.
"what!"
After Lin Yuwei gave a coquettish cry, Wei Jianxun felt his hands seemingly grasping the two soft 'peaks' on the chest of the woman in his arms. When Wei Jianxun saw the face of the woman in his arms clearly, his face instantly turned red to the roots of his ears.
Isn't this the woman I've admired for so long but can't have?
He hurriedly and hastily let go of her hand, his face flushed as he stammered:
"Ms. Lin, I'm...I'm sorry."
Lin Yuwei feigned fear and jumped off him, hurriedly accusing him:
"Why...why are you touching me?"
She had just finished speaking when Xiao Dan, who was beside her, hurriedly reminded her.
"Miss, your clothes..."
She looked down and realized that her clothes were clinging to her body because they were soaked with the tea from Wei Jianxun's hand, making her already fuller figure appear even more curvaceous.
"what!"
She quickly covered her chest with her hands, turned around and ran out crying.
This scene left Wei Jianxun at a loss, and Wei Jiande whispered a reminder.
"Third brother, you've gotten yourself into big trouble. You'd better go and apologize to them right now."
Wei Jianxun then realized what was happening, and hurriedly nodded as he ran out in the direction Lin Yuwei had left.
More and more people rushed into the main hall. Lin Yuwei ran out crying, instantly attracting the surprised looks of many people, including Madam Lin and Lin Xingliang.
"Yuwei, what's wrong?"
Madam Lin stepped forward and pulled her aside, only to find her crying with tears streaming down her face.
What happened to you? Why are your clothes wet?
In Lin Yuwei's view, Madam Lin's current concern was all fake; she was just putting on an act.
Since she's putting on an act, she has to play along.
She threw herself into her arms and began to sob, "Mother..."
"What's wrong? Say something!"
Mrs. Lin asked anxiously, but Lin Yuwei only cried and refused to speak.
The maid Xiao Dan rushed forward to defend Lin Yuwei.
“Madam, just now Miss lost her balance and fell next to Prince Xun. Who would have thought that he would spill a whole cup of water on her, and... and he also..."
"What else happened to him?"
Madam Lin was so anxious she was jumping up and down. Xiao Dan then angrily pointed to her chest and said:
"And he even touched the young lady here..."
"Stop talking..."
Lin Yuwei's crying was even more intense than before.
Just then, Wei Jianxun rushed over and saw Lin Yuwei sobbing in Madam Lin's arms. He hurriedly stepped forward, flustered, to explain.
"Mrs. Lin, I'm so sorry, Miss Lin..."
Madam Lin immediately frowned and gave Wei Jianxun a cold look.
“Your Highness, I know you have feelings for Yuwei, but you can’t just... you can’t deliberately touch her like that. She’s still a young woman who hasn’t married yet. If you do this, how will she ever get married?”