Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 495: Don’t Believe You Can’t Fight an Ancient Person!

Chapter 495: Chapter 495: Don’t Believe You Can’t Fight an Ancient Person!

Wang Yingluo’s heart surged with a strong sense of crisis once again.

Jun Yuyan’s gaze carried an investigative look. She believed in her hypnotism skills; Jun Yuyan would surely forget Murong Jiu completely. However, emotions were the most elusive of all. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

She had used hypnotism on her previous boyfriends too, albeit not as seriously. Although in the end, she grew tired of maintaining the relationship through hypnotism, she understood that emotions came and went without reason.

Did Jun Yuyan’s investigative gaze towards Murong Jiu indicate that his feelings for Murong Jiu were different deep inside?

No!

She must not let them continue to interact!

It must have been during her absence from the palace that Murong Jiu took advantage of the situation, causing Jun Yuyan to feel differently about her.

Seeing Jun Yuyan approaching and speaking with Murong Jiu, Wang Yingluo felt a raging fury, as if someone had stolen her beloved, yet she had to restrain herself. She walked over and greeted them with a smile:

"Brother Yan, are you here to dine with me? Oh! Her Majesty the Empress is also here! This commoner greets Your Majesty!"

She performed a gentle bow.

Murong Jiu watched her coldly from the window and said, "The Consort Dowager told me you stayed up late copying scriptures last night. It was hard on you, but I’ve seen it; your handwriting is poor and hard to recognize. You need to work harder to avoid future embarrassment."

Wang Yingluo scoffed inwardly. The Empress appeared so magnanimous on the surface but was belittling her in secret, proving she was nothing but a hypocrite with a venomous heart.

The Emperor was so intelligent; how could he not see through her intentions?

Wang Yingluo said with a downtrodden look, "Your Majesty knows, don’t you? This commoner comes from a remote, small village and only recognizes a few big characters. The Consort Dowager said it was already quite good for this commoner to have written that way."

"Your poor background is an undeniable fact. I mentioned it only to spare you from future ridicule. Miss Wang, please do not overthink it. Surely, His Majesty does not wish for Miss Wang to be mocked in the future either."

Wang Yingluo looked at Jun Yuyan with a grievous expression.

Jun Yuyan immediately frowned and said, "Your Majesty is being too harsh. Ah Ying is not as incompetent as you think. She excels in other areas..."

"Your Majesty, I am not aware of how outstanding Miss Wang is. I am only speaking from the perspective of the Empress and considering Miss Wang’s welfare. There will be many occasions in the future requiring writing, such as copying Buddhist scriptures and other prayer activities. As a woman favored by Your Majesty, if she can’t even write properly, wouldn’t it disgrace both Your Majesty and the Imperial Family?"

Murong Jiu said this, her eyes reddening, her tone somewhat aggrieved.

Wang Yingluo saw that Jun Yuyan was already angry, yet his indecisive manner in the face of Murong Jiu’s aggrieved expression left him struggling to voice any rebuke.

Her heart sank. The Empress herself, resorting to such seductive tricks, was truly shameless.

"Your Majesty, I truly have no ulterior motives."

Murong Jiu said with teary eyes, then began coughing weakly, losing her balance and falling towards the Emperor.

Jun Yuyan instinctively reached out to support her, and they ended up entwined together.

Wang Yingluo felt like her lungs were about to explode!

She hurried into the hall, separated them upon entering, and while holding Murong Jiu, she said with concern:

"Your Majesty, are you all right? I know a bit of medicine; may I assist you?"

Pretending? Who couldn’t?

If you, as the Empress, could resort to such shameless tactics, don’t blame this young lady for being rude!

Murong Jiu took a step back and shook off Wang Yingluo’s hand, then held her forehead and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Wang. I suffered a serious illness recently, which left me with a headache. The Imperial Physician has already treated me, there’s no need to trouble Miss Wang."

"Is the Empress’s headache very severe?"

Jun Yuyan spoke, his tone filled with concern.

Wang Yingluo clenched her silver teeth, almost crushing them, acting, always so good at acting!

She also said with concern, "This commoner does know some local remedies. If Your Majesty trusts this commoner, I could try them."

Murong Jiu weakly shook her head, her gaze fixed on Jun Yuyan, "The Imperial Physician said that my condition is caused by a heart disease, slowly, by not keeping it suppressed in my heart, it will get better."

A look of guilt appeared in Jun Yuyan’s eyes.

It was him who brought another woman from outside the palace, causing her to fall severely ill, leaving her with heart disease and a headache.

Wang Yingluo understood that even if Jun Yuyan did not like Murong Jiu, he would still feel guilty, because he certainly heard from others that he and Murong Jiu had a loving and harmonious marriage, but everything changed when he brought back another woman.

He must feel that Murong Jiu is very innocent and pitiable, harboring guilt towards her!

Murong Jiu, leveraging this guilt, approached the Emperor, attempting to snatch him from her grasp!

Thus, Wang Yingluo also showed a look of grievance.

"I’m sorry, Your Majesty the Empress, the relationship between Brother Yan and myself is not merely irresistible passion, but a deeper connection. Nonetheless, no matter what, it’s we who have wronged you. You should let out any unhappiness in your heart, and Brother Yan will surely compensate you. Isn’t that right, Brother Yan?"

"Hmm." Jun Yuyan looked up at Murong Jiu, his tone somber, "Empress, whatever you want, I will compensate you, satisfy your wishes."

Murong Jiu turned her face away, "As the Empress now, what need have I for any compensation? If Your Majesty truly feels guilty, then pay more visits to the children. They are the most innocent. They shouldn’t become the sacrifices of your love, right?"

Wang Yingluo thought to herself that this was bad; Murong Jiu was using the children to soften Jun Yuyan’s heart.

But the children were Jun Yuyan’s own flesh and blood, and even she couldn’t prevent Jun Yuyan from being close to his children without appearing cruel.

As expected, Jun Yuyan agreed.

Wang Yingluo quietly clenched her fist in her sleeve.

At this moment, Consort Dowager Qi also came in, followed by the servants setting the table.

"The palace has been quiet, it’s been a long time since we’ve had such a lively gathering. Emperor, remember to visit Zhijin and Zhiyu after the meal, they talk about you every day."

Jun Yuyan responded, "My son understands."

Wang Yingluo found this meal particularly delightful.

Consort Dowager Qi’s aim was to balance the Imperial Harem, and since she only had the Crown Prince and the Princess as grandchildren, naturally, she favored them.

Having been out of the palace too often, Consort Dowager Qi surely held displeasure, as she was a very traditional woman who disliked flirty women.

Because she ventured out of the palace frequently, Consort Dowager Qi held opinions, but as she was favored at the moment, Consort Dowager did not scold her, to avoid distracting the Emperor and his kin. Thus, she insisted Qing write Buddhist scriptures, but also specifically invited the Empress to dine with the Emperor, and now also urged the Emperor to get closer to the Crown Prince and the Princess.

Wang Yingluo bowed her head, masking the coldness in her eyes.

She could no longer leave the palace, as her reputation, though important, was not as crucial as the position of the Empress.

She wouldn’t believe it, for she, a modern advanced hypnotist, could not outwit a mere ancient person!