novelraw Chapter 239: Envy!
Chapter 239: Envy!
As a female character who only lasts for ten or twenty episodes, Mu Yan’s early screen time is quite substantial.From the moment the concubine enters the palace, Imperial Concubine Liang Wanyu spares no effort to eliminate rivals and seize power.
She admires the Emperor, so every woman in the harem is her enemy.
Although this character is unlikable, Mu Yan’s performance is still quite captivating.
The Empress coughed and said, "Lady Zhao is attending the bedchamber for the first time, so it’s understandable that she’s late."
Liang Wanyu sneered, "As a concubine, serving His Majesty is her duty. If everyone were as arrogant as Lady Zhao in relying on favor, wouldn’t the harem’s system lose all authority?"
"Then what does the Imperial Concubine mean?"
"Let her kneel for two hours as punishment."
...
"Cut, change the scene!"
Mu Yan reined in her emotions, took a deep breath, and stepped down from her position.
Luo Yao handed her some water, "Have a sip of water first."
"Mu Yan, you acted really well. Here, have an apple and take a break." Zhao Xiyue came over, offering an apple.
Mu Yan took it, nodded slightly at her, "Thank you."
Zhao Xiyue smiled, "You’re welcome, it’s my turn now, I’m off."
Mu Yan watched her back, appearing thoughtful.
It was Luo Yao who remarked, "This Zhao Xiyue is quite nice, no attitude at all."
Mu Yan snapped back to reality, glancing around to see others with apples in their hands, and felt slightly relieved.
Zhao Xiyue, playing Su Yunruo, was too beautiful and got sidelined by Imperial Concubine Liang Wanyu, but the Empress decided to keep her in the palace as a palace maid.
Su Yunruo had no intention to vie for favor, only waiting to leave the palace upon reaching the right age, yet she caught the Emperor’s attention.
Zhao Xiyue’s acting couldn’t be described as perfect, but it suited the role well.
Moreover, she was genuinely well-liked, able to amuse everyone with just a few words.
At lunchtime, Zhao Xiyue sat next to Mu Yan with her lunchbox, talking to herself, "Summer is clearly over, why is it still so hot?"
"Probably because it’s noon." Mu Yan replied.
"That’s true." Seeing Mu Yan had nearly finished eating, Zhao Xiyue picked up a chicken leg and placed it in her bowl, "You’ve worked hard today, I’ll give you an extra chicken leg on behalf of the director."
Mu Yan looked at her in surprise.
Zhao Xiyue winked at her, "Right now, you’re not the Imperial Concubine, and I’m not a palace maid, don’t worry, it’s not poisoned."
Mu Yan couldn’t help but laugh, "I’m really full."
"Come on, eat, you’re so thin, eat more." Zhao Xiyue promptly said.
Seeing her enthusiasm, Mu Yan didn’t refuse again.
In fact, she was really stuffed after eating the chicken leg.
The next week’s filming went smoothly, and the director was very pleased.
On Thursday and Friday at 8 PM, the first four episodes aired as scheduled.
Mu Yan came to the set early, seeing others preparing, she started watching the videos herself.
Being a currently airing drama, with Zhao Xiyue, Zhang Yiyao, and others participating, it garnered a lot of attention, with the first episode surpassing 100 million views.
In the plot, the female lead enters the palace and treats others kindly, yet remains astute, winning over numerous fans.
Meanwhile, Imperial Concubine Liang Wanyu’s ruthless, malicious tactics naturally garnered dislike.
"Yueyue, keep it up, I’m a fan!"
"Yueyue’s acting has improved again, keep it up!"
"Feels like this Imperial Concubine will harm the female lead."
"Why did Yan Bao choose to play a villain?"
...
Mu Yan turned off the bullet comments and started focusing on the plot, when suddenly a female voice was heard.
"If it weren’t for my agent dissuading me, I would have wanted to play the role of the Imperial Concubine too, I’m so envious of you."