Jing De Fei had been watching closely.
At last, she found a clue.
The servants reported back, saying they had witnessed someone wearing a black cloak, tightly covering themselves, leaving Wutong Hall and heading directly to the quarters where the kitchen servants resided. There, they handed something to a young maid at the back door.
"Although we couldn't see who came out of Wutong Hall, we did recognize the young maid who met her," Tanxiang reported.
After considering this, Jing De Fei pulled Tanxiang closer and whispered a few instructions.
The next day, the young maid was cleaning up outside the kitchen when a eunuch, head down, bumped into her, causing her to drop everything. As she bent down to pick up her belongings, the eunuch, purposely disguising his voice, whispered to her, "Meet at the usual place at the second hour of the night."
The young maid, unsuspecting, quickly agreed and hurried away, acting as though nothing had happened.
Though the task was completed, Tanxiang still had some reservations.
"Your Highness, shouldn't we show some goodwill to Ming Shunyi? If we team up with her, wouldn't it be easier to bring down the Empress?"
Jing De Fei cast a cold glance at her and replied, "Don't forget, Ming Shunyi also has a son. I want more than just revenge."
She had no intention of saving anyone; all she wanted was to push these people over the edge.
Wouldn't it be perfect? Ming Shunyi would harm Wan Meiren, the Empress would seize on this and demand her execution. After the Empress was done, Jing De Fei could then step in and expose the Empress's crimes.
(Translator Xiaobai: Tsk tsk tsk, I thought so highly of Jing De Fei but she is equally vicious)
It's the perfect example of "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."
Finally, the highly anticipated Mid-Autumn banquet arrived.
Both Hui Zhaorong and Ye Yun had put in a great deal of effort, making the banquet frugal yet dignified and grand, leaving everyone highly satisfied.
Take this year's dishes, for example. Many were classic recipes reimagined in new ways. Though the majority were standard palace banquet dishes, most had been improved by Ye Yun, making them more vibrant in appearance, aroma, and taste than before.
Even the Empress Dowager couldn't help but praise the dishes at this year's banquet.
Ning Chen seized the opportunity to say, "Ming Shun Yi is very clever. Although the palace dishes are delicious, eating the same thing too often can become boring. Her changes have added a refreshing twist."
"Indeed, that's why I suggested having Ming Shunyi assist in organizing this year's Mid-Autumn banquet. She's always been attentive and thoughtful when serving His Majesty, and I trust her the most," the Empress also smiled and complimented her.
Ye Yun calmly stood up, neither humble nor arrogant, and bowed gracefully.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Highness the Empress, for your praise. It is my duty as a concubine to alleviate the Empress's burdens. To be able to assist Her Highness is truly my good fortune. As for the Mid-Autumn banquet, I was not the only one who contributed—Hui Zhaorong put in much more effort. I simply made a few adjustments to the dishes because I tend to indulge in food."
When taking credit, one must not forget their allies.
Hui Zhaorong smiled and stood up, "It was a result of the combined efforts of all of us sisters."
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The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)
Historical FictionNote: This is a translated novel by me (Xiao Bai) Title: 贵妃她千娇百媚 Ye Yun was supposed to be the prince's concubine, but due to the sudden death of the late emperor, her entry into the palace was delayed for over a year. She entered the palace with th...
