The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 117 Being picked up horizontally by Rong Zhen

The Empress Dowager was taken aback. "What?"

Yunwei had no choice but to repeat what she had just said.

The Empress Dowager realized what was happening and frowned, saying, "Weiwei, you've misunderstood. Shenzhi could not possibly have any other woman he likes. The person he loves is clearly you."

She knew her own son well.

He has always been as celibate as a monk, without a single woman by his side. If he had a woman he liked, would he have waited until now?

But what Yunwei said shouldn't be unfounded, right?
So what exactly happened?

Yunwei was confused by what she said.

Does Rong Zhen like her?
How can this be?

She shook her head and said, "The Regent really does have a girl he likes. If you don't believe me, you can ask him yourself. It's getting late, so I'll head back now." With that, she took off the jade bracelet and placed it on the table.

Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager quickly put the jade bracelet back on her wrist.

"Even if I have misunderstood, I truly like you, and you have rendered meritorious service to the court today. Consider this jade bracelet a reward from me. If you refuse, I will be angry."

Yunwei looked at her hesitantly.

"Alright, you must be tired. Go back and rest for a while," the Empress Dowager said firmly.

Yunwei sighed and had no choice but to bow and take her leave.

As soon as she left Shou Kang Palace, a eunuch who claimed to be from Ci Ning Palace stopped her.

"Your Highness has rendered a great service to the court today. The Empress Dowager has specially prepared a banquet at Cining Palace. Please come to Cining Palace."

Yunwei frowned.

"Please, Your Highness!" The eunuch gestured for her to enter, his tone somewhat forceful.

Yunwei thought about it and went with him.

She knew that the Empress Dowager disliked her and that there was no such thing as a pleasant banquet, but she never expected that when she went to Cining Palace, she would see Madam Chen Ning and Chen Yuniang there as well.

Yunwei stepped forward and greeted the Empress Dowager.

"Yunwei greets the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager said with a gentle smile, "Please, no need for formalities, have a seat."

Yunwei sat down as instructed. "I wonder what brings the Empress Dowager to see me?"

The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Princess Rong'an has made great contributions to the court, and I am very pleased. I have specially ordered the Imperial Kitchen to prepare a table of wine and dishes to reward her."

"Your Majesty is too kind. Yunwei doesn't deserve such praise." Yunwei said calmly when she saw that wine and dishes were indeed laid out in the hall.

"You're too modest, girl." The Empress Dowager smiled and suddenly stepped down from her high seat, took her hand, and led her to the table.

But when he saw the jade bracelet on her wrist, he paused, "This jade bracelet..."

Yunwei noticed something was off about the way she looked at the jade bracelet, and though she felt a little uneasy, she still spoke up, "This was a gift from the Empress Dowager."

Upon hearing this, a shadow crossed the Emperor's eyes.

That old hag, she served her for so many years, and she had never seen her so generous.

She actually gave the jade bracelet that the late emperor had given her to Lady Yun.

How could that old hag be so biased?

The Empress Dowager felt a lump in her throat, but she released Yunwei's hand as if nothing had happened.

Madam Chen, being very perceptive, stepped forward to help the Empress Dowager.

Seeing this, the Empress Dowager said to Yunwei, "I was afraid you would feel uncomfortable by yourself, so I specially summoned Madam Chen and Madam Li to keep you company."

Upon hearing this, Yun Wei glanced at the two of them and sneered inwardly.

The Empress Dowager's intentions should not be too obvious.

She could have called anyone else, but she called these two instead. After they were seated, palace servants came forward and poured wine for them.

The Empress Dowager picked up her wine cup and said, "Your Excellency is truly skilled. Today's competition not only enhanced our national prestige but also set an example for women throughout the land. You deserve a reward. This cup of wine is my toast to you."

Yunwei glanced at her and said calmly, "I am honored by the Empress Dowager's high regard. I, Yunwei, will offer this cup of wine to the Empress Dowager." With that, she drank it all in one gulp.

The Empress Dowager's lips curled slightly as she slowly took a sip of wine.

Madam Chen also raised her wine cup and said, "In the past, my daughter was ignorant and offended the county magistrate in many ways. I hope the county magistrate will be magnanimous and not hold it against Yu Niang. Today, I would like to offer a toast to the county magistrate on the occasion of the Empress Dowager's wine."

Yunwei glanced at her but didn't make a move. "If you want to apologize for your daughter, shouldn't you punish yourself with three drinks?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Chen's face twitched slightly, but she suppressed it and forced a smile, saying, "The county princess is right." After saying that, she drank three cups in a row.

Chen Yuniang gripped her palm tightly under the table to keep from losing her temper.

That vile woman, Yun, what makes her so arrogant?
Just as she was thinking this, she saw Yunwei's gaze turn to her again.

“Your mother has already drunk three cups, shouldn’t Madam Li drink six?” Yun Wei said unhurriedly.

"You..." Chen Yuniang only managed to utter one word before Madam Chen pulled her hand under the table.

Madam Chen looked at Yunwei and said, "Yu Niang has a low alcohol tolerance and gets drunk easily. It's really not good to let her make a fool of herself. How about this, I will drink for her instead."

"boom!"

Yunwei suddenly slammed her fist on the table.

In an instant, the table collapsed, and the food, wine, and soup on it spilled all over the floor.

The Empress Dowager couldn't dodge in time, and soup splashed onto her dress. Just as she was about to lash out, she heard Yunwei drunkenly say, "If you're not sincere, then don't pretend to be nice here. This county princess won't fall for your act."

As she spoke, she strode forward, picked up Madam Chen and her daughter like chicks, and threw them out.

"boom!"

"boom!"

Two loud thuds as they hit the ground startled everyone.

The Empress Dowager was dumbfounded.

After realizing what had happened, she was so angry that her eyebrows shot up. "This is outrageous! How dare she be so insolent in my bedchamber! Guards, seize Princess Rong'an!"

Immediately, imperial guards rushed in to seize Yunwei.

But these imperial guards were no match for her. In no time, they were all lying on the ground.

Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager's temples throbbed with anger.

Just as she was about to call for help again, she saw Yun Wei carrying a wine jug, walking unsteadily towards her with a frivolous smile on her face, "Beauty, have a drink with me."

Before the Empress Dowager could react, a hand gripped the back of her neck, and she was forced to tilt her head back uncontrollably.

"Come on, drink up! This wine is delicious, have some more..." Yunwei said drunkenly, while pointing the wine pot at the Empress Dowager's mouth.

The wine was poured into her mouth, and the Empress Dowager was forced to swallow.

The Empress Dowager's face was ashen, she was covered in wine, and she looked utterly disheveled.

She tried to struggle, but the other person's grip was so strong that she couldn't move at all.

The palace servants were dumbfounded.

Anyone who tried to stop her was knocked down by Yunwei.

After finishing the wine, Yunwei threw down the wine pot and tossed aside the Empress Dowager, waving her hand and saying, "Boring, really boring... Bring me more wine, I want to drink more!"

When Rong Zhen arrived after receiving the news, he saw her staggering out of the bedchamber. A vein throbbed on his forehead, and he stepped forward to embrace her.

Yun Wei, who was pretending to be drunk, stiffened. Just as she was about to push him away, the man's arm tightened around her and he whispered, "Stop messing around."

While Yun Wei was still in a daze, she suddenly felt her body lighten as the man lifted her up in his arms.