Chapter 856: Chapter 855: The Yin Family Butler Leaves

Aunt Ping listened to Qiao Xiaren, nodding her head repeatedly with a laugh.

After hanging up the phone, Aunt Ping called over two security guards at the gate and conveyed Xiaren’s intentions to Uncle Li with a smile, “Our Miss Xiaren’s meaning is very clear, fifty thousand for lingering an hour, I think you might have to linger here at the villa for a few days or even a few months. Would you like to recharge a few million first? So you can wait here at ease?”

It was clearly a ludicrous matter, yet Aunt Ping spoke with utmost seriousness.

Uncle Li looked at her, his face turning beet red, with no other alternative; he could only leave first.

Aunt Ping followed a few steps behind, adding a few words, “Oh right, Miss Xiaren asked me to remind you that Xiaobai has completely severed relations with the Yin Family. When you have time, take out the agreement and read it over to avoid seeming like someone with amnesia, sticking to your daughter when it’s to your benefit and creating misunderstandings and disdain when it’s not.”

Uncle Li’s steps halted, and he left Lishui Villa somewhat in disarray.

Soon, the film crew started shooting scenes set in Shunhe Palace, with the actor playing Di Ge’s father being a familiar face, currently in full attire, seated in the study.

A character for “quiet” appeared on the rice paper.

Since ancient times, serving an Emperor was like accompanying a tiger, the Emperor had been bedridden all day long, with not much time left, causing the court to naturally begin to destabilize at this time.

Especially with Crown Prince Fo Zhu soon to take the throne, slanderous and loyal words tangled with one another. Lord Di did not wish to be involved in these matters, almost acting as an outsider, and thus Shunhe Palace remained peaceful and untroubled.

In such chaotic times, to survive, one must hold their tongue.

Lord Di put down his brush, only to see Di Ge and her brother push the door open and enter.

“Father.”

Di Ge’s face showed a refined smile, not unlike the daughters of other noble families, holding a silk handkerchief as she approached with grace and poise.

Her gait and movements resembled those of a maiden nurtured in the seclusion of a ladies’ chamber.

“Gege, why have you suddenly come to father’s study?”

“Gege heard from brother that father hasn’t had much appetite these days, and specially made a few plates of pastries.” Di Ge gestured to the maidservants to bring them forward, blooming like an orchid in a secluded valley.

Her gentle steps made Lord Di even more affectionate.

“Gege is considerate.”

Thinking of the fate that awaited his daughter, Lord Di couldn’t help but sigh, “Gege, the new Emperor Fo Zhu is ascending the throne, and the ministers are recommending candidates for Empress and Concubines.”

“The Emperor has chosen me?”

“No, it’s the Empress Dowager.” Lord Di stepped forward, looking into his daughter’s bright and sparkling eyes, filled with remorse, “The royal court is deep and treacherous; once you enter, it’s a lifetime of suffering.”

Even an Empress had to endure a lifetime of agony. Di Ge, raised since childhood in the inner chambers, was gentle and virtuous, unaware of the cruelty of the struggle, where even a single move could lead to a deadly fate.

Di Ge lowered her head slightly, saying nothing, and Lord Di, thinking his daughter was distressed, extended his hand to pat her shoulder, offering comfort.

“Father, your daughter does not wish to be a creature confined to a pond.” Di Ge retained the demeanor of a well-bred lady, expressing sorrow for her helpless fate, while reservedly preparing ink for her father with her delicate hands.

Perhaps even Lord Di could not have anticipated that this daughter would one day rise meteorically to become an Empress wielding thunderous power through the ages.

“Don’t worry, Gege, as long as your father remains in court for one more day, I will never let my daughter become a concubine of lesser status; I will help you become the Empress.”

“Cut!”

Director Jiang, seeing this, was also very satisfied; this take could go directly into the film.