Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 212 made her worried.

"Consort Ning, I am truly curious, what exactly is the basis for your statement? Indeed, His Majesty is not a man of great desires, he is just a bit clingy at times."

Consort Ning's gaze fell on her neck, where the scattered marks were particularly glaring. She gritted her teeth, unsure of what to say.

As Song Yi observed her expression, she smiled faintly, a look that seemed both troubled and sweet, and whispered:

“You haven’t been with His Majesty, so you don’t know what he’s like in private. Sometimes, even my body can’t take it. There’s nothing I can do about it. After all, once His Majesty starts to act foolishly, no one can stop him. Don’t you think so?”

After saying that, she pulled her clothes up a little higher.

Consort Ning took a deep breath and looked at the smile on Song Yi's face. She couldn't stay any longer. If it weren't for the fact that she could see Jiang Lanye today, she probably would have left by now.

"I see. Your Highness, I do not understand His Majesty as well as you do. But there will be opportunities to understand him in the future. Just like when Your Highness first approached His Majesty, you knew nothing either."

She said casually, "As a concubine by Your Majesty's side, I should naturally take care of Your Majesty in the future and learn how to serve Your Majesty well."

Song Yi did not back down at all. If her words just now were tactful, she only wanted to make Ning Fei back down. She never expected Ning Fei to be so persistent.

Since that's the case, she doesn't need to be polite anymore.

Song Yi suddenly took a step forward and moved closer to her.

Upon seeing this, Consort Ning was taken aback at first, then looked at Song Yi warily, instinctively wanting to take a step back.

Song Yi quickly grabbed her arm and applied slight force, causing Consort Ning's delicate face to contort in pain.

“Jiang Lanye is my man. He was three years ago, and he will be three years from now. If you are not convinced, you are welcome to try. If you can really take him to your side, then you will have the ability.”

After she finished speaking, he casually let go of her hand and distanced himself from her.

Consort Ning touched the spot where Song Yi had gripped her hand, still somewhat surprised and unsure.

She didn't expect that the Imperial Concubine would say such things so directly. This meant that they had completely broken off all pretense and were no longer willing to put on a show.

Seeing this, Eunuch Cao rushed between the two. He looked at Song Yi and said with a fawning smile, "Your Highness, why do you have to be angry with Consort Ning? If His Majesty finds out, he will surely worry again."

Song Yi glanced at Consort Ning, who dared not utter a sound, and said without any politeness, "She covets my man, and I'm already being very kind by speaking to her calmly like this."

Eunuch Cao repeatedly replied, "Yes, yes, yes."

He was genuinely frightened; he never expected that the two of them would almost come to blows while they were talking.

Song Yi was too lazy to look at her anymore and said directly, "Eunuch Cao, would you please bring me a stool? I'm tired of standing."

"Yes."

Song Yi crossed her arms and sat down, leaning her back against the wall and closing her eyes to rest.

I didn't sleep well last night, and today I have to waste my breath talking to Consort Ning.

Consort Ning moved further away without making a sound, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Song Yi may be of a higher rank than her, but surely he didn't go that far with his words?
Moreover, Jiang Lanye is an emperor. Throughout history, which emperor hasn't had a bunch of women around him? Song Yi is far too selfish, constantly claiming that His Majesty is her person.
Although Consort Ning harbored resentment towards Song Yi, she dared not show it on her face. She could only stand silently to the side, head down, not daring to look at her.

Song Yi was truly asleep.

She slept for a short while, then her body slumped, and she immediately woke up with a start. Opening her sore eyes, she looked at Eunuch Cao and asked, "Has it been half an hour?"

Eunuch Cao knew she was about to get angry. Why hadn't His Majesty come out yet? The imperial physician had made it clear that he couldn't afford to be overexerted. "Your Majesty, half an hour has passed."

Song Yi stood up expressionlessly.

She knew it.

She didn't know what they were discussing. It had taken so long, and he had promised so readily before going in, but now that she wasn't by his side, Jiang Lanye had forgotten about it in the blink of an eye.

So she took a step and was about to go straight in.

Immediately afterwards, her wrist was grabbed by Consort Ning.

Song Yi paused, her gaze turning icy as she looked at her: "Let go!"

Although Consort Ning was somewhat afraid, she still mustered her courage and said, "Your Majesty, I respect you as the Noble Consort, but they are discussing state affairs inside. No one should disturb them at such a time, especially since you are a consort of the harem."

After listening to her rambling on and on, Song Yi grew extremely impatient, frowned, and coldly questioned:
"Consort Ning, you keep saying that everything you do is for His Majesty's good, but let me ask you, do you know what His Majesty's current health condition is?"

Consort Ning was taken aback, and immediately asked nervously, "Has His Majesty's condition worsened again?"

Song Yi rolled her eyes at her without any politeness and forcefully shook her hand away.

As soon as she entered, she saw Jiang Lanye still talking earnestly. He was clearly not in as good a state of mind as when he first entered, and there was a layer of fatigue between his brows and eyes.

Jiang Lanye heard footsteps and stopped mid-sentence. Seeing the anger on Song Yi's face, he felt a little guilty and looked away, avoiding her gaze. Then he said calmly:

"Let's stop here for today. I'm not feeling well, and my beloved consort is already worried."

After saying that, he stood up and walked to Song Yi's side, trying to take her hand, but she dodged away.

Seeing this, Jiang Lanye said in a low voice, "I was wrong."

Seeing that he stopped immediately, Song Yi was no longer angry. However, she felt angry because of what she had said to Consort Ning earlier, so she kept a straight face.

Jiang Lanye thought Song Yi was angry with her, so she continued, "I forgot the time for a moment, but you reminded me as soon as you came in, so I came out immediately. Now I'll go with you to rest, okay?"

Song Yi said helplessly, "Let's go outside first and talk about it later."

As soon as the two stepped outside, Consort Ning's eyes lit up when she saw Jiang Lanye, and she quickly said, "Your Majesty, you must take good care of yourself. I am very worried about you."

"Ah."

He gave a casual reply and walked right past her without even glancing at her.

Upon seeing this, Consort Ning froze, then saw her father come out and quickly asked, "How is it?"

He stared thoughtfully at Song Yi's retreating figure and said in a deep voice, "It seems that His Majesty truly dotes on the Imperial Concubine."

Consort Ning bit her lip in resentment.

Back in the Golden Palace, Song Yi's expression was still clearly downcast. Jiang Lanye observed for a while, then glanced at Eunuch Cao beside him without making a sound.

Eunuch Cao immediately turned his head, pointed to Consort Ning who had already walked out, and then pointed to Song Yi.

Jiang Lanye withdrew his gaze, vaguely guessing what was going on. He then immediately chased Eunuch Cao out and closed the door.

(End of this chapter)