The concubine is extremely cautious

Chapter 183 Canonization Ceremony

Cining Palace.

Empress Dowager Xue was very angry as she was put on the blame for Xiao Yunyao's death.

The first person she suspected was Ning Wanyin.

She has a grudge against the Xue family and dares to take the blame for it. Apart from her, who else in the harem is so arrogant and bold?

Wei Yingya was immediately summoned secretly.

Wei Yingya really didn't know what was going on. She was ordered to go to Yonghe Palace to spy on the military situation and quietly came back to report:

"Empress Dowager, Ning Wanyin said this round was aimed at her!"

Queen Mother Xue frowned, "What do you mean?"

"A few days ago, the maidservant next to Ning Wanyin lost a handkerchief..." Wei Yingya explained the whole story:

"Ning Wanyin deliberately waited to see who would make the move, but when she saw the palace maid bump into the eunuch of the Cining Palace, she guessed something was going to happen, so she immediately had the handkerchief stolen..."

"This round was originally destined for Ning Wanyin."

Wei Yingya spoke every word truthfully, without a single word of falsehood.

Every word is sincere!

Wei Yingya thought that if there was a lie detector at this moment, she would not be afraid.

She was afraid of being exposed if she told a lie.

But to be honest, I am open and honest!

Empress Dowager Xue listened and observed Wei Yingya's expression. Based on her experience and her knowledge of people, she believed that everything Wei Yingya said should be true.

What's more, Wei Yingya has been loyal to the Xue family for three years.

Empress Dowager Xue generally believed what she asked.

And Ning Wanyin is...

If she didn't dare to let the Xue family know that she was the one who framed them, she would definitely leave a suspicious person for the Xue family to deal with.

Just like what the person who set up this plan did.

And if she was not afraid of the Xue family finding out, then she wouldn't have to hide it in front of her own sisters.

"Empress Dowager, this person actually dared to frame you, how despicable! Do you know who it is? I will reveal this name to Ning Wanyin. If Ning Wanyin knows who is behind the scenes, she will definitely not let it go. Let's let them fight each other!" Wei Yingya looked loyal.

Hehe, Your Majesty, if you know who is behind this, I will immediately inform the Imperial Concubine!

Empress Dowager Xue said calmly, "I will handle this matter myself. You can go back first."

"Yes." Wei Yingya took her leave.

Liu Zhen gnashed his teeth and said, "Empress Dowager, if you order me to do it, I will kill this man!"

Because his subordinates were implicated in the Cining Palace, he had been punished by Empress Dowager Xue and asked to restrain his servants.

Queen Mother Xue said calmly, with a cold look in her eyes:

"There are countless people in this palace who want me and Ning Wanyin to fight each other."

Queen Mother Xue did not answer Wei Yingya because she herself was not sure who did it.

Although there are some suspicious candidates...

However, for a shrewd person like Queen Mother Xue, she would not easily kill someone she was not sure about, so there was no need to be so anxious.

Besides, this person and Ning Wanyin would definitely fight again. Why was she in such a hurry to help Ning Wanyin get rid of her opponent?

And Ning Wanyin didn't expect Empress Dowager Xue to end up like this.

The truth was told only to let Empress Dowager Xue know that she was not the one framing the Xue family.

This is exactly the result the person behind the scenes wanted, so Ning Wanyin naturally refused to let the other party succeed.

……

Concubine Jing waited and waited.

The Xue family did not make any moves.

In a blink of an eye, it was July 25th, Ning Wanyin's enthronement ceremony.

On the eve of canonization.

Concubine Jing finally received good news.

Prince Yu volunteered to serve as the envoy for the enthronement ceremony.

The highest standard of ceremony for enthroning the four concubines was to invite a prince as the envoy. The next level was to invite officials from the Ministry of Rites.

Prince Yu was the only prince of the same generation as the emperor, and the rest of the princes were only princes.

He served as the envoy to confer the title to Ning Wanyin, which added luster to Ning Wanyin's conferment ceremony.

Ning Wanyin saved his mother, so it was reasonable for him to return the favor.

It all seems to make sense.

But Concubine Jing knew very well that in the palace, there were only interests, no gratitude!

For the sake of profit, who cares who you have saved? Repaying kindness with enmity is everywhere.

If Empress Dowager Xue wanted to take revenge on Ning Wanyin, Prince Yu would most likely be her pawn.

For a moment, Concubine Jing began to look forward to the enthronement ceremony.

The news that Prince Yu was serving as the envoy for conferring titles was passed back to Yonghe Palace...

"I didn't expect that he is a grateful person..." Lian Rui was surprised.

Ning Wanyin has already informed Empress Dowager Xue through Wei Yingya about the whole story of Xiao Yunyao's death.

It is unlikely that Queen Mother Xue would suddenly take action against me.

But it is impossible for the Xue family to deliberately promote Ning Wanyin.

and so……

If Prince Yu had no ill intentions, it was probably because of Concubine Dowager De.

However, facing a prince from the Xue party camp, Ning Wanyin would not take it lightly even if she had saved his mother.

"Don't let your guard down, treat everything according to the enemy's standards." Ning Wanyin said lightly.

Lian Rui immediately became alert, "I understand!"

Ning Wanyin never trusts others just because she has done them a favor.

……

The investiture ceremony is very complicated.

The day before, the Ministry of Rites sent officials to the Taimiao and other places to worship.

At daybreak, preparations for the Yonghe Palace began.

Ning Wanyin was wearing the imperial concubine's auspicious dress made by the Garment Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Before the auspicious dress was delivered, Ning Wanyin sent Lian Rui to the Garment Department several times...

Ensure that the progress of the auspicious service is normal and that there are no mistakes in the auspicious service.

She wore a wide-sleeved, double-breasted brocade gown with gold-woven patterns, embroidered with blue phoenixes and lotus flowers, a gold-sprinkled cloud-dyed gauze cloak, and a complete set of imperial concubine's crown and hairpins, which was absolutely beautiful and luxurious.

The enthronement ceremony was scheduled to be held in Tinglan Palace, and all the concubines in the six palaces came to watch the ceremony.

After a series of tedious rituals, the imperial edict and the imperial inscription were finally read out...

Ning Wanyin remained cautious throughout the whole process to prevent Prince Yu from doing anything.

But the enthronement ceremony ended peacefully amidst the watching of the crowd.

Concubine Jing waited and waited, not understanding why Prince Yu did nothing. Then what are you doing here?

Ning Wanyin bowed to the emperor to express her gratitude.

The enthronement ceremony is complete.

All the concubines came to see Ning Wanyin and greeted her:

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! May Your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Prince Yu had always wanted to say something to Ning Wanyin, but he hesitated and didn't say it out loud.

It was not until he was about to leave Tinglan Palace that he walked up to Ning Wanyin and said with an unnatural look:

"You saved my mother, and I will accept your favor. I will write off all the offenses you've done to me before."

"Your Majesty ordered me to take charge of the affairs of the six palaces. I just performed my duties loyally and did not let anyone disturb the safety of the palace. If you are grateful, you only need to thank His Majesty." Ning Wanyin's answer was flawless.

She would not have any involvement with a prince, nor would she make friends with Xue's party.

Prince Yu's gratitude, even if it was sincere, would only bring her trouble.

Therefore, Ning Wanyin continued calmly:

"If His Majesty had not entrusted me with such an important task, I would never have interfered in Concubine De's affairs if she had a son like you."

The implication is: If the emperor hadn't asked me to be in charge of the harem, would I care whether your mother lived or died?

"You you you..." Prince Yu was almost mad at her.

I have already swallowed my pride and made peace with you, Ning Wanyin, you really don’t know what’s good for you!

If it weren't for my mother, he would have asked his followers to write 800 articles a day to insult Ning Wanyin!

Prince Yu was furious, but he swallowed his anger, bowed to the emperor, and left angrily.