Eagle-eyed and wolf-watching

Chapter 1469 Palace secrets!

Even though a day had passed and the incident had come to an end, Murong Xinyun still seemed to have not come out of the shadow of yesterday!
Murong Qingwu originally planned to let her sister be alone, but after hearing that Murong Xinyun refused to eat and locked herself in the room without seeing anyone, Murong Qingwu was worried that her sister was too thin-skinned and might commit suicide after being wronged and humiliated this time, so she asked Ying'er to bring Murong Xinyun to her.

Looking at her sister at this moment, Murong Qingwu realized that she had made the right decision. With Murong Xinyun looking so absent-minded and distracted now, if she really couldn't get over it and did something stupid alone in the room, she would regret it forever!
After a moment of silence, Murong Qingwu stood up and sat next to Murong Xinyun. She held her sister's delicate hand and said apologetically:

"Xinyun! This matter is my sister's fault. It has nothing to do with you. It was An Miaoyi who wanted to take revenge on me, so she came to trouble you! I am sorry for you!"

"It's also my fault that I'm incompetent! I couldn't protect you! I made you, Xinyun, suffer!"

After saying this, Murong Qingwu let out a long sigh, as if she was really feeling guilty in her heart.

Murong Xinyun lowered his head and said:
"Sister! Don't say that. I was the one who accidentally gave her the upper hand!"

Murong Qingwu shook her head and said:
"You are not the only one who keeps a dog in Xinyun Palace. Not to mention others, even Pei Zhixiu keeps one. Your Mantou is just a puppy. The Shiba Inu that Pei Zhixiu has recently raised is much bigger than yours. She also doesn't sign a leash. Why doesn't An Miaoyi go looking for trouble with her?"

Murong Xinyun didn't say anything after hearing this, but her eyes changed slightly...
When An Miaoyi accused her at the meeting yesterday, Murong Xinyun also had an impulse to refute An Miaoyi and said that other concubines in the harem also had dogs. Pei Zhixiu, Bai Yuanyuan, and Shen Yutong all had dogs and they didn't keep them on leashes. Why did you only blame me? Why not them?

Murong Xinyun really wanted to say at that time, An Miaoyi, as the queen, do you treat people differently based on their social status?
However, Murong Xinyun was still rational at the time and felt that it was not good to involve others, so she finally held back and did not refute!

Although the change in Murong Xinyun's expression was very subtle and difficult to detect, Murong Qingwu still noticed it. She stroked her sister's face and said with pity:
"Xinyun, you did a great job yesterday! You didn't fall into An Miaoyi's trap!"

When she heard the word "trap", Murong Xinyun looked at her sister in surprise, and Murong Qingwu continued;

"Xinyun, even if An Miaoyi wanted to make a big deal out of the fact that you walked your dog without a leash, the most she could do is fine you and ask you to publicly reflect on your actions. It won't cause you too much harm!"

"But An Miaoyi finally got this opportunity, how could she let us two sisters go so easily?"

"She deliberately used rhetoric yesterday to guide you to involve Pei Zhixiu, Bai Yuanyuan, and Shen Yutong. In this way, you have offended the three of them as well, and our situation in the harem will become even more difficult!"

"I was a little worried yesterday, but Xinyun, you did a great job..."

Murong Xinyun also suddenly realized. She asked why An Miaoyi was so aggressive yesterday and seemed determined to get what she wanted. Although Murong Xinyun was a little confused about this, she didn't think too deeply about it. She didn't expect that An Miaoyi would take the opportunity to let her bite others?
Thinking of this, Murong Xinyun was also very indignant. Before, when she heard Murong Qingwu and Ying'er talk about how bad An Miaoyi was, she didn't understand it very deeply. But now that it happened to her, Murong Xinyun could understand why Ying'er gritted her teeth when she talked about An Miaoyi, and was full of bitterness and hatred!
As the daughter of a wealthy family, although Murong Xinyun is a girl, she has been exposed to certain political systems since she was young. She is also very clear about the political struggle. Although there is no smoke of gunpowder, it is a war of life and death!

Although Murong Xinyun understood this truth, she still had some naive and romantic fantasies because she had been well protected by her family since childhood!

Before, Murong Xinyun always felt that although she was close to her sister Murong Qingwu, she did not participate in the events targeting her, so she could stay out of it and live a peaceful life in the palace!

But An Miaoyi's current actions made Murong Xinyun realize that her ideas were too naive!
Just when Murong Xinyun was lost in thought, Murong Qingwu gave Ying'er a hidden look. Seeing this, Ying'er interrupted at the right time and said:
“Your Majesty, in this palace, His Majesty’s favor is my concubine’s greatest reliance…”

"Look at Concubine Pei. She used to come and go freely in and out of the palace. Everyone in the palace had complaints, but she didn't care at all and continued to do as she pleased. Isn't it because of your majesty's favor that she relied on?"

"The previous incident of the palace maid having an affair was such a big deal that if it happened to someone else, it would not be impossible to deprive them of their position, but Concubine Pei has been locked up for more than a month. The bad woman should be asked to come out in the same way as she locked her up!"

After hearing what Ying'er said, Murong Xinyun didn't say anything, but his expression seemed to have changed slightly.

Although the change in her expression was subtle, it did not escape Murong Qingwu's eyes. Seeing that there was hope, Murong Qingwu quickly gave Ying'er another look, signaling Ying'er to keep trying.

Ying Er continued without hesitation:

"Madam! In terms of family background, appearance, temperament, character, and academic performance, how can Chen Rouer compare to you?"

"Why does she dare to be so arrogant in front of you? Isn't it because she climbed into your majesty's bed and took the initiative to make your majesty comfortable and confer her the title of Consort Rou?"

This scene touched Murong Xinyun even more. At the same time, because Ying'er said something a bit explicit, a blush appeared on the face of the virgin girl.

At this time, Ying Er continued:

"My queen, there's an old saying that goes, if you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken; if you marry a dog, you follow the dog. No matter what, you are now a concubine in the harem. This is something that cannot be changed!"

"My lady, as a concubine, some things are unavoidable for you. Do you want to be an old maid for the rest of your life?"

Hearing Ying Er say this, Murong Xinyun blushed even more, but she immediately retorted:

"Things are not what you think. If Your Majesty doesn't come to find me, how can I have the nerve to take the initiative to find Your Majesty..."

Ying Er said seriously:
"My lady, why can't you take the initiative?"

"When His Majesty was running in the Imperial Garden before, didn't you see that the palace maids were all dressed up gorgeously? Even if they had to take a detour, they would still go around the Imperial Garden. They just wanted His Majesty to like them so that they could become phoenixes!"

"Why was Chen Rou'er favored by His Majesty in the first place? It was because he gave money to those bastards in the Attendant Department, and that's why His Majesty remembered him!"

Ying Er paused for a moment, then glanced at Murong Qingwu beside her, and then made up her mind and whispered:
"Empress Yun, your appearance and personality are very much in line with His Majesty's taste, but there are too many beautiful women in this palace. In His Majesty's own words, he himself is a little tired of them!"

Listening to what Ying Er said, although Murong Xinyun was very shy, she was also very curious and asked:
"What is aesthetic fatigue?"

Seeing her sister asking, Murong Qingwu took over the conversation and explained:
"Aesthetic fatigue is a word coined by His Majesty himself. His Majesty said that this word means that he has seen too many beauties and is tired of them. It is difficult for him to be excited by ordinary women!" Murong Xinyun nodded as if he understood what he said, and Ying'er continued:

"If your Majesty is not excited, it will be difficult for him to take the initiative. Besides, there are so many women in the palace, and your Majesty is busy with official duties. How can he have the time to talk about love with you, the queen, and cultivate feelings step by step?"

“Although Chen Rouer is lowly, she is also a smart person. She understood this point, so she acted so proactively in front of Your Majesty, like a DF. This attracted Your Majesty and made His Majesty favor her many times…”

"The last person to do this was Bai Yuanyuan. She is the most slutty in the palace! The most despicable! Not only did she cooperate with your majesty's tricks, she also took the initiative to drag Concubine Yu to let your majesty bang her! What others dare not do, they dare to do!"

"She thought that this would keep His Majesty, but she didn't know that His Majesty would be disgusted by her two lower C things. Now His Majesty hasn't touched her for several months!"

Hearing these words from Ying'er's mouth, the innocent little girl's fair cheeks had already turned red and a little hot. Seeing this, Murong Qingwu also held her sister's hand and said:
"Xinyun, don't listen to Ying'er's nonsense!"

"But you really can't hide from His Majesty like that. Sooner or later you will have to serve His Majesty. You can't hide away from him!"

"Besides Chen Rou'er, there are already several people who have served His Majesty in the palace with you. You should also pay more attention yourself!"

"Sister Xinyun has been married for so long, and she has a realization in her heart. I wonder if you would like to hear it?"

Murong Qingwu said so, and Murong Xinyun could only nod seriously and said:

"Sister, please speak up. Xinyun is all ears!"

Murong Qingwu said with some emotion after hearing this:
"None of us women can stay young and beautiful forever, but there are always some who are young and beautiful, especially in the palace. Even though they don't seem to care much about the selection of concubines now, the men are all the same. Maybe after a while, His Majesty will start the selection again!"

“By then, a large number of young and beautiful women will enter the palace, and Your Majesty will be attracted by them…”

After saying this, Murong Qingwu glanced at Murong Xinyun intentionally or unintentionally.

Murong Xinyun was also very smart and nodded immediately:
"Sister, I know what you mean!"

Hearing Murong Xinyun say this, Ying Er seemed to want to say something else, but was stopped by Murong Qingwu's eyes. At this time, Murong Qingwu seemed to feel the tangled heart of her sister, and immediately took the initiative to say:

"Xinyun, I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do. I'll go take care of it first. You can stay for dinner tonight. I'll ask the chef to make you some hometown dishes!"

"Ok!"

After taking Ying'er out of the room, Murong Qingwu did not go to do anything, but went to another room and sat down.

Seeing this, Ying Er asked in confusion:
"Your Highness, why don't we continue to persuade Concubine Yun? I think Concubine Yun has already made some moves!"

Murong Qingwu smiled and said:
"Do you know what is too much?"

"Forehead!"

"My sister seems to be a good girl on the surface, but she is still very rebellious at heart. We have said enough. If we say more, it will seem a bit deliberate. Then Xinyun may develop a rebellious mentality!"

Ying Er nodded when she heard this, and then said with some concern:

"My Lady, do you think Concubine Yun will change her mind?"

Faced with this question, Murong Qingwu did not answer immediately, but recalled the change in Murong Xinyun's expression just now, and then said quietly:

“Maybe it’s still a little short of the right temperature…”

"Uh? Madam, what should we do next?"

Murong Qingwu pondered for a moment and made a decision in her heart. She waved her hand to signal Ying'er to come closer and then began to speak in Ying'er's ear.

Listening to Murong Qingwu's story, Ying Er hesitated for a moment and asked back:

"Hasn't Her Majesty tried this before? But Concubine Yun was indifferent!"

Murong Qingwu's meaningful sermon:
"Do you remember what Your Majesty said before, the straw that broke the camel's back?"

"Things are different now. The situation is different now. Only if we get something like this, Xinyun will definitely change her mind!"

After he finished speaking, Murong Qingwu's expression became more confident.

This internal treasury account incident made Murong Qingwu realize more clearly that although Ye Mingsheng respected her, he did not love her or trust her!
Ye Mingsheng had a deep prejudice against her in his heart, and she was completely powerless to change this prejudice!

So now Murong Qingwu can only retreat and place her hopes on her sister Murong Xinyun. She hopes that Murong Xinyun can be favored by Ye Mingsheng and gain his trust, so that she can better deal with An Miaoyi and gain greater power!
And for Murong Qingwu, the first thing she has to do is to change her sister Murong Xinyun's mind!

In fact, Murong Qingwu had the opportunity and ability to stop An Miaoyi from humiliating Murong Xinyun this time. However, in order to change Murong Xinyun's mind and make her sister realize the importance of competing for favor, Murong Qingwu did not take any action and allowed her sister to be bullied by her old enemy...