latelenovela Chapter 210 Sarcasm
Chapter 210 Sarcasm
He has fallen into such a situation and is about to suffer physical pain, but instead of worrying about himself, he feels sorry for his master who lives in luxury.
The brain is sick.
After listening to her, Jinzhong rolled his eyes at her.
"Humph, you're really stubborn. You'll have a hard time when you get to the laundry. Just wait and see how long you can hold out."
There is no point in talking to such people.
After saying this, Jinzhong didn't even bother to give a look. He patted the dust off his sleeves and walked out of the Ministry of Punishment.
Leaving Rong Pei standing there alone.
Rong Pei watched Jinzhong leave with a worried look on her face. She knew that once she went to the laundry, endless suffering would be waiting for her.
Even so, Rong Pei was still worried about Ruyi's situation.
She was the head aunt of the Yikun Palace, and she should have consulted the Empress Dowager regarding her whereabouts. Treating her so casually was no different from beating the Empress Dowager in public.
She is not by the Queen's side to protect her, so the Queen is likely to suffer.
As she thought, what happened today quickly spread throughout the harem.
Not only Rong Pei, but even Sanbao and Yunzhi were implicated. The emperor's decree was like an icy wind, mercilessly sweeping across their fate.
They were each given twenty strokes of the cane. The heavy beating brought not only physical pain but also mental trauma.
Afterwards, they were sent to the greenhouse, the imperial garden, the Sizhiku and other places to do the lowest-level jobs.
This was undoubtedly a complete disregard for Ruyi's dignity. Ruyi was already walking on thin ice in this deep palace, and now that those close to her were being treated in this way, her situation became even more difficult.
The emperor's ruthlessness chilled her heart.
With Hailan gone, Ruyi no longer had any concubines in the palace who were on good terms with her. The friendship they once had seemed so fragile at this moment.
Now none of the concubines in the six palaces wanted to speak out to help persuade her, and even Su Lujun, with whom she used to be friends, avoided her.
After she revealed everything about Hai Lan, the two went their separate ways.
Thinking back to when Hailan plotted against Lujun, she should have guessed that the situation would be like this in the future.
Ling Yunche was severely beaten, the cruel punishment left him covered in bruises, but he never betrayed the queen. He gritted his teeth, using his tenacity and loyalty to protect the belief in his heart.
It was this persistence that left him lying half-dead in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
When the Ministry of Punishment reported back, Jinzhong went over to see how battered and battered he was. He felt the beating was enough, so he sent someone to drive him out of the palace.
It was as if Ling Yunche was just an object that could be discarded at will, and after several ups and downs, he was ruthlessly expelled.
"Go back to where you came from and don't pollute the Forbidden City..."
Looking at Ling Yunche who was covered in wounds, dying and had fainted.
There was endless sarcasm in Jinzhong's words, and even more so, a hint of cruelty.
He couldn't bear it now, so wouldn't he be in excruciating pain when he came to take his life one day?
Jinzhong let out a smile.
You're such a jerk who's never able to accomplish anything and always causes trouble. You deserve it!
It must be the emperor's mercy. If it were him, Ling Yunche would have died a thousand times.
Without Ling Yunche constantly hovering before his eyes, Jinzhong had become noticeably more powerful recently. He held his head high, his chest puffed out, his face brimming with pride.
The arrogance that had once been suppressed by Ling Yunche now flared up fiercely, and he flaunted himself wantonly in the palace, as if he had become a superior being. He enjoyed this feeling of being in control of everything, feeding his ambitions with a long and persistent effort.
Although Ruyi was under house arrest, her normal supplies and safety were not interrupted.
She was worried about Ling Yunche and knew he was seriously injured, so she told Jiang Yubin to come back and check on Ling Yunche when he left the palace.
After all, this matter was caused by her. If Ling Yunche became ill because of this, she would feel very uncomfortable.
After this incident with the Emperor, Ruyi was completely disheartened. All the beautiful memories and deep affection she had in the past seemed to have vanished into thin air at this moment.
She always felt sad that all her sincerity over the years was misplaced.
In this cold palace, Ruyi was alone savoring the bitterness, and the sadness in her heart was beyond words.
The Yikun Palace was deserted, so silent it seemed forgotten by the world. Aside from the two maids who attended, there was no movement. Ruyi sat there every day, trying to pass the long, lonely hours with a book, but most of the time, she was just lost in thought. Her thoughts drifted like clouds, unsure where they would lead.
Among the many books, the one she read the most was "Wall Horse", which she read many times with the emperor when she was young.
That familiar play, once the embodiment of their youth and love, now leaves behind only endless memories and sorrow. Every time Ruyi opens the book, a flood of emotion wells up in her heart. She seems to see herself and the Emperor in their youth, filled with longing and love.
But now, everything has changed. She gently stroked the pages of the book, her eyes revealing deep attachment and helplessness.
I thought the days would continue to be as peaceful as this, but I never expected to welcome an uninvited guest.
The coldness of the Yikun Palace was like a pool of stagnant water, without even a single notification.
However, in this silence, a voice that disgusted Ruyi extremely disturbed the tranquility of the water.
"Why is the Yikun Palace so cold and heartless? Where have all the servants gone? I pay my respects to the Empress."
The voice was gentle and melodious, yet it carried a subtle hint of pride. Yanwan stood in the corridor, facing the wind, a gentle smile on her face.
But to Ruyi, that smile seemed so hypocritical and glaring.
Although Yan Wan was greeting, she stood straight, showing no sign of greeting. Hearing the familiar voice, Ruyi frowned slightly, and her disgust intensified.
She didn't even raise her head, but simply looked at Yan Wan with a slight hint of white in her eyes, looking a little fierce. That look seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, carrying deep anger and disdain.
Yan Wan, however, was full of energy and completely ignored Ruyi's silence. She found a seat and sat down, her movements graceful and calm, as if this was her home turf.
This person is always like this. Since Yan Wan is here, she naturally does not take Ruyi's behavior seriously. She has a smug smile on her face and a victorious look in her eyes.
In her opinion, Ruyi is now under house arrest and has lost her former prestige, while she is the supreme victor.
"Why are you here again?" Ruyi said coldly, her tone full of annoyance.
"Empress, I'm here to inform you. You absolutely shouldn't have contradicted the Emperor. Now, everyone around you is suffering because of your words..."
Ruyi acted like a coward in Yikun Palace, but Yanwan helped her remember it.
She stretched out her fingers and helped Ruyi count them one by one.
"Rong Pei ultimately returned to the laundry department... Ling Yunche also returned to the cold palace to continue serving as a small guard... Sanbao is doing hard labor in the flower room... The other servants in Yikun Palace have also become the lowest-ranking servants in the palace... Now that I have personally facilitated this situation, is the Empress satisfied?"
There was sarcasm and complacency in Yanwan's words, and every word pierced Ruyi's heart like a sharp knife.
Isn’t everything that is happening now caused by Ruyi herself?
Those were all taken on behalf of the master.
A trace of pain flashed in Ruyi's eyes. She looked at Yanwan's smug look, and anger and helplessness intertwined in her heart.
It was autumn when they returned from the Rehe Palace, but now it was already the depths of winter. Time slipped by quietly, and Ruyi often stared blankly at the snow in the courtyard.
Ruyi loves plum blossoms the most, but due to her house arrest, she can no longer witness their blooming beauty amidst the snow. That once beautiful scene now only surfaces in her memories, bringing with it a wave of melancholy.
As Yan Wan said this, Ru Yi's lifeless eyes gradually focused on her. Her eyes were filled with a hint of anger, yet also with deep helplessness.
Yan Wan looked at her sternly, her sweet scent jarringly different from the heavy scent of the agarwood in the hall. That unique aroma broke the dullness of the agarwood and dominated the air.
Just like the situation they are in now.
Seeing her so proud, Ruyi only sighed lightly and said, "Ling Yunche and you once had a friendship. You should never betray his sincerity and use me to harm him."
When Yan Wan heard Ruyi's words, she couldn't help but sneer.
"Haha! Hahaha, Queen, I don't understand what you're saying. Guard Ling was punished by the Emperor for dereliction of duty. Why was he derelict in his duty? I'm sure the Queen knows better than me, right?"
Yan Wan's laughter was full of sarcasm and pride. The crisp sound echoed in the silent Yiku Palace, filled with ruthless mockery of Ruyi.
"In the final analysis, who harmed him? His own selfishness? Or your disrespectful actions, Your Majesty?"
Yanwan lazily and relaxedly leaned against the back of her chair, her superior posture even more dignified than Yi, the head of the Yikun Palace. Her chin slightly raised, her eyes revealing a sense of arrogance and conceit.
In contrast, Ruyi always exudes an air of old age. Although she is not yet forty, she has lost her vitality and even looks a little more tired than the Empress Dowager in the Cining Palace.
Yan Wan looked Ruyi up and down, and she just thought it was too boring. Hai Lan was gone, and Ruyi was the only one left to suppress her, which was really boring.
"Don't think I don't know that you were the one behind Lujun's denunciation of Hailan to the Emperor. If it weren't for you, how could she be separated from Yongqi and his mother?"
Ruyi looked at Yanwan's arrogant attitude coldly. Although her tone was as indifferent as usual, her heart was uncontrollably stirred by Yanwan's words.
"I only learned the truth about what happened back then by accident. That Noble Lady Hai committed countless evil deeds. She killed the eldest prince and caused Concubine Chun and her son to be treated coldly by the emperor for many years. This is all her own fault. And you, you are the eldest prince's adoptive mother. How could you be friendly with the criminal who killed him?"
Yanwan's words were full of malice and provocation. She tried to use these lies to attack Ruyi and destroy her mood.
"Your Majesty believes it, but I don't. You and I both know it very well. Everything Noble Lady Hai does is for you to be able to secure your position as Queen. But think about the deceased eldest prince's soul. Can you really be secure in your position as Queen? You call yourself a clean official, but in reality, you are just that..."
As Yan Wan spoke, the pure gold armor inlaid with filigree tapped against the rosewood table top.
The clear sound echoed in Ruyi's ears again and again, making her uneasy.
When Ruyi saw Yanwan's smug look, the anger in her heart burned even more fiercely.
She clenched her palms. Whether it was Yan Wan's words or the insufficient charcoal fire in the room, she suddenly felt a chill running through her body. The chill surged from the depths of her heart, as if it was freezing her whole body.
Seeing that she finally showed some emotion, the mockery on Yanwan's face became more obvious.
She raised her chin slightly, a smug gleam in her eyes.
Feeling Yanwan's direct gaze, Ruyi's bright red lips moved, and she wanted to speak, but she couldn't find the words to refute.
The palace was silent for a long time before her hoarse voice could be heard: "Noble Concubine Ling, things have come to this point. I urge you to stop now. You have obtained what you wanted. Ling Yunche was once a man devoted to you. Considering our past friendship, you should at least spare his life."
There was a hint of pleading in Ruyi's words. She hoped that Yanwan would let Ling Yunche go and stop doing evil.
However, her words seemed so powerless, as if kindness and friendship had become insignificant in this deep palace.
It's totally irrelevant.
Ruyi's words were completely out of sync with Yanwan's thoughts.
Yan Wan watched her say these words and felt it was ridiculous.
Hearing her mention Ling Yunche, Yan Wan couldn't help but feel nauseous. The man who once made her heart flutter, now became a thorn in her heart.
She didn't want to think about him, and even more so, she didn't want to hear others mention him.
"Friendship? What friendship? After all these years, Ruyi is still sitting here talking about friendship with her? It's ridiculous."
There was a strong hint of sarcasm in Yanwan's words.
Ruyi's words were so childish and ridiculous. In this palace, she had gone through countless hardships to reach her current position. In all these years, Ling Yunche had never lent a hand, but only watched coldly from the side, asking her to endure it.
This affection has long been exhausted, why should she help?
Ruyi herself was in danger, but she was still clinging to friendship. It was really naive. Yanwan's heart was filled with contempt for Ruyi at this moment.