Chapter 7, The Real-Life Version of "Palace Intrigue"

The police department has likely not yet investigated Tong Yao, and perhaps this street racing case will turn into a cold case. Moreover, Tong Yao actually sought out a racer to hit her; what else can be said other than to explain it as a malicious intent? QTV has many signed artists, and the competition is fierce. It is not surprising that second- and third-tier artists resort to various tricks to climb the ranks, but it is truly excessive for someone like Tong Yao to put others in harm's way.

Lin Zixin is a veteran actress at QTV, aged 48, yet she remains a timeless beauty in the station. In her youth, she was a stunning beauty who starred in several classic series, earning the affection of a wide audience. Even at nearly 50, she maintains her excellent appearance, with moisturized skin and a slender, delicate figure. She is a senior figure in the station, well-liked by the audience, possessing strong acting skills, and receiving significant attention from the higher-ups.

Lin Zixin noticed her expression and continued, "I specifically came to tell you this, and you must find it strange. You have only been in the company for a little over a year, so you may not know me very well. I am someone who cannot stand those who wield their trivial authority as if it were a command, thinking they can trample on others just because they have connections. Just like Tong Yao, I am particularly indignant about how she is treating you."

The car behind bumped into us twice again, and Dennis shouted loudly: "Fuck!"

The sudden questioning and scolding left Ye Xiao momentarily stunned, and it took her several seconds to comprehend the meaning of Tong Yao's words and the purpose of coming here

Ye Xiaoqing cleared her throat and self-deprecatingly remarked, "This thrilling racing is not suitable for an old person like me; it has scared my internal organs out of place"

In just a few seconds, the car in front was right before him. Dennis forcefully turned the steering wheel, crashing into the car on the right.

"You are looking for me, do you want to say something?" Ye Xiao did not like beating around the bush and asked directly

Some people aspire to rise in status and think of ways to curry favor with you, while others seek to undermine you and go to great lengths to harm you

Ye Xiao glared at him reproachfully, "What are two big men arguing about?"

It appears that the driver behind is a professional race car driver

Her family had an accident, and she believes it was caused by Ye Xiao

During the break, Tong Yao came over with great enthusiasm to inquire about my well-being, repeatedly offering her apologies

Accelerating again, the battered vehicle suddenly turned, making a 90° right turn onto a small path

Lin Zixin plays a high-ranking palace maid in the drama. Initially, she is the direct superior of Luo Yongfang, and their relationship is not good. Later, when Luo Yongfang rises to prominence and becomes the emperor's concubine, she finds herself in a subordinate position. Whether in reality or in the drama, they have little interaction. Why does she specifically choose to tell Ye Xiao about this?

There is no upper class society without a civilian society, and I believe he will fare even better. " Ye Xiao said with a smile, "Look at me, I am doing quite well.

The following morning, the morning news promptly reported on this serious traffic accident

Seeing Ye Xiao's pale expression and her silence, she continued: "Tong Yao relies on the Crown Prince's support, and those who have been bullied by her dare to be angry but do not speak out. You have no idea, over the past two to three years, she has targeted countless sisters in the industry. Yazi, who married into a wealthy family more than half a year ago, was one of the four major flower actresses who were very popular in the last three to four years. After Yazi left the industry, He Shishi was able to rise to prominence. Yazi was severely mistreated by Tong Yao, which led her to decide to retire from acting and get married. Then there is Chen Kerong, who was nearly crippled in her left arm due to Tong Yao's schemes. If it weren't for this, how could Tong Yao have risen to power so quickly?"

Nothing prompts a visit to the Sanbao Hall without reason, and Ye Xiao could not guess her intentions, yet she knew that the visitor must have something to convey to her

"Why won't you let me go?" Ye Xiao sneered, knowing that Tong Yao's Achilles' heel was the safety of her family, which was why she couldn't keep her composure and rushed here to shout, "Do you want to break the pearl necklace and make me fall, or do you want to have a race car driver run me over?"

"Not like that." Dennis suddenly accelerated, his deep blue eyes radiating a murderous intent. "Watch how I shake them off!"

She frowned, "Is it true? How are you so sure it is a nursery rhyme?"

Ye Xiao, unable to bear the disturbance, casually said a few words to send her away

She should give Tong Yao a serious lesson; otherwise, Tong Yao will not stop

The process of your character, Luo Yongfang, turning bad is quite layered; however, the information conveyed through your gaze could be more nuanced... Lin Zixin appropriately shifts the topic.

This matter need not be discussed further. Ye Xiao made a decisive cutting gesture to stop him from continuing, and then walked towards the restroom

She does not understand the gravity of the situation and should be taught a lesson, which Jason also agrees with. Dennis's voice was cold and hard, clearly indicating his anger

She has done too many bad things, and she will definitely not have a good ending. I am worried that you will be severely affected by her, so I came to give you a warning, " Lin Zixin said indignantly

Ye Xiao said in a nonchalant manner: "Are you interested? Let's do a spa together"

Ye Xiao gave a thumbs up and asked, "Did you send someone to kidnap her brother?"

Lin Zixin smiled faintly, "You are too polite, I have another appointment later."

Every time this weapon is used, Dennis would helplessly surrender, but this time, his attitude was very resolute. "This time I agree with Jason's approach; we must ensure your safety, and right now, that madman has lost all reason. We absolutely cannot allow you to be in the slightest danger."

With a resounding statement, she charged out on her fiery wheels

A sharp screeching sound of a car turning came from behind. Ye Xiao turned to look and saw a vehicle crash into the guardrail, flipping upside down. Two cars collided, and a tremendous noise echoed through the night sky, with flames shooting into the air.

pincer movement

"You cannot do this, I am fine." Ye Xiao placed her hand on the back of his hand, putting on a pitiful and innocent expression, "Darling, I can protect myself, I am strong, am I not?"

With a bang, it echoed in the silent night

"How to arrange the seating in the stands is up to you." Ye Xiao smiled brightly, pondering secretly, "What role do you play in this drama?"

There is a vehicle ahead driving against the traffic, but it is not moving quickly

Indeed, it is so, thanks to you. Dennis raised his glass to clink with hers, "Xiaoxiao, I find you very dangerous; Jason has already arranged for eight bodyguards to protect you in secret."

In the next two days, Ye Xiao and Tong Yao will have scenes together. Tong Yao's performance is excellent; she shows no signs of anxiety or guilt. She treats Ye Xiao as always, with indifference and disregard, speaking not a word beyond what is necessary for the performance

What he is referring to, of course, is street racing

Thank you, I will be careful

Ye Xiao also found it strange. After carefully considering the events of the past few days last night, she felt that someone must be deliberately targeting her. However, with the constant flow of people in the television city, how could she uncover the true culprit behind the scenes

"Why haven't the three female leads been decided yet?" Ye Xiao asked curiously

The filming of "Palace Intrigue" is proceeding smoothly

On that day, just before the end of work, Tong Yao received a phone call and hurriedly took leave to leave. She overheard other colleagues chatting that it seemed there was an incident at her home

Ye Xiao crossed her arms and leisurely asked, "May I ask, why should I bother with your family?"

She is quite ruthless as well. Ye Xiao was taken aback, not expecting Tong Yao to be so terrifying; she had underestimated her in the past

Dennis assured that it was a nursery rhyme, as the wife of the unconscious race car driver revealed everything

"Accusations must be supported by evidence. If you continue to slander me, I can sue you for defamation. I have no grievances against you; why would I target your family? Moreover, I do not know where you live or who resides in your household, so even if I wanted to, I couldn't do anything." Ye Xiao analyzed this with reason and evidence.

Kaqi Hotel, after all, I do not need to spend money, and I can still enjoy exclusive lifetime VIP services

I can also place him on the blacklist of 'Apollo', from henceforth, the upper class of the world and all high-end clubs will keep him outside, never to be accepted by high society for life. Dennis's expression was extremely serious, not resembling a joke.

She noticed that two cars were following them, seemingly having started to tail them shortly after they exited the "Apollo".

It is another nursery rhyme

No, I absolutely disagree. She knew that Jason would approach Liu Jianze to explain the seriousness of the issue, and Liu Jianze would likely agree to Jason's request. However, this is completely an overreaction. With so many people in the television city, won't they suspect seeing eight bodyguards wandering around doing nothing? I believe everyone will soon know my identity

"You can... command others," Tong Yao said, choked with anger and unable to vent her frustration. She declared fiercely, "I tell you, if you mess with my brother again, I will not let you off the hook!"

Over the past year, Tong Yao has risen to prominence quickly, as you should know, thanks to Chairman Liu's son, Liu Shaoqi. She has calculated her moves well, thinking that with the prince's connections, she could land the leading role, or at the very least, the second female lead. Who would have thought that the leading role was snatched by Li Siman, and the second female lead was taken by you? How could she not be angry?

"Die, you bitch, if you want to mess with me, I will accompany you to the end, but do not involve my family!" Tong Yao pointed at Ye Xiao's face and cursed loudly, displaying the demeanor of a shrew scolding in the street

Dennis walked out of the private room and handed his phone to Ye Xiao, on which the exciting clips that had just concluded were playing.

Lin Zixin stood to the side, her demeanor relaxed, "I have no performance today, so I took the liberty to chat with you."

"The nursery rhyme has gone mad, and it will not stop," Dennis warned

She waved her hand and gestured, "I want to act, the television city will not allow bodyguards to enter"

"So, you admit to both of these charges?"

Brian will blacklist you because you always flirt with the waitresses

He exclaimed, "No, no, no, you know how verbose Jason can be; I cannot bear to suffer through it with my ears"

She said with concern, "It wouldn't be the paparazzi, would it"

As her fluctuating emotions gradually settled, she washed her hands and turned back to the private room, only to see a stunning woman with a furious expression approaching her.

Ye Xiao let out a soft "mm-hmm," brushing her long hair, which had fallen to her chest, behind her back, "This is your honor"

"One must not speak carelessly. I do not know your brother, so how can there be talk of kidnapping? Perhaps you have committed too many heinous acts, accumulating numerous enemies. Now, retribution has come, and it is falling upon your brother. Your brother is paying the debt for you; is that not fair?" Ye Xiaoling retorted sharply.

Good! Just wait! In Tong Yao's beautiful eyes lingered a fierce killing intent, "Let's see what you can do to defend against me"

Ye Xiao smiled noncommittally

At the end of April, Dennis flew to Zhuhai again to visit Ye Xiao

Dennis said in a very solemn tone: "I blame him for losing you..."

Ye Xiao Jing smiled quietly, as if lost in thought

Ye Xiao expressed gratitude and then departed

You mean ... ... '' Ye Xiaoxin realized that she had come because of her continuous streak of bad luck over the past few days

Because the nursery rhyme choked her, the words that she forcibly swallowed rolled around in her mouth a few times before she spat them out, "I know it was you, don't try to deny it."

"Let my brother go; if you seek revenge, come at me instead"

Jason was not at ease and insisted on taking her to the hospital for a thorough examination. Only after hearing the doctor say that everything was fine did he feel relieved. She wanted to return to the television studio to continue filming, but he insisted that she rest for two days

Ye Xiaoxin looked back anxiously and then glanced ahead, her palms sweating; however, she still believed in Dennis's exceptional driving skills, confident that he would not let her down

Lin Zixin smiled gently, "If you can perform well, it further demonstrates your acting skills"

She laughed and said, "I have never found him to be verbose; your father has always had a concise style, never saying anything superfluous"

Although there is no major issue, Luo Xiaoyan has asked her to rest for two days before returning to filming

Dennis was invited to the police station to assist with the investigation. Accompanied by his lawyer, he spoke honestly, stating that he did not know the three individuals and had no idea why they would crash into his car. Dennis was very angry and made a sharp turn to shake them off, not expecting that they would collide.

That is certain; it is merely a matter of time. You are injured and resting, so she can request more scenes from Luo Xiaoyan. Given the favor of the crown prince, Luo Xiaoyan would not be able to refuse her all the time. In this way, wouldn't her scenes increase?

"Xiaoxiao," Lin Zixin called out warmly, smiling meaningfully, "As the person involved, you may not be aware that ever since the news about you and Chairman Liu was published, everyone in the station has been speculating about your relationship with him. There are all kinds of versions, some flattering and some unflattering. Since they have mouths, it is impossible to stop them from talking. However, some people want to rise in status and think of ways to curry favor with you, while others want to undermine you and will go to great lengths to harm you."

She straightened her face and said seriously: "Alright, the three of us have grown up together, so let's talk things over properly. If such a thing happens again in the future, I will not forgive you."

Lin Zixin's tone was perfectly gentle, "The banana peel and the beads, I saw them with my own eyes"

Last night at around 11 o'clock, a major traffic accident occurred on Chaoyang Avenue, resulting in the destruction of two vehicles, the death of two individuals at the scene, and one person seriously injured and still in a coma. The police have intervened in the investigation and initially suspect that the accident was caused by street racing

This world is quite fair; when you rise a foot, others rise a mile. Ye Xiao smiled gently

I heard that the list will be announced in early March, but I have insider information that it should be a role of a wealthy woman. Lin Zixin smiled confidently

Dennis furrowed his brows, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, as he slammed the accelerator and sped towards the car in front of him

In the evening, Dennis arranged to meet Ye Xiao at "Apollo"

I will think about how to teach her a lesson and get back to you tomorrow. Ye Xiao tore off the mask, and the beautiful face of Tong Yao and her cold eyes appeared in her mind

Ye Xiao only felt the car body shake, uncontrollably leaning forward, as it turned out that the car behind accelerated and crashed into them. Immediately after, there were two more collisions, causing her to nearly topple over.

"You actually dare to reprimand me?" she exclaimed in astonishment

"Is she also going to target Li Siman?" Ye Xiao exclaimed

With her finely arched eyebrows, she smiled and said: "Tong Yao deliberately slapped you hard, and that banana peel was also secretly thrown at the door by her. Moreover, the bead that made you slip was intentionally pulled off from the necklace by her."

The two cars behind pursued relentlessly like mad dogs, with three vehicles driving side by side, flanking on both sides, forcing Dennis to stay on course and collide head-on with the car in front.

"So you knew all along, which is why you kidnapped my brother?" Tong Yao's sinister expression was fully revealed

Alright, you make the arrangements, but don't go overboard; the main thing is to get her to stop

In the evening, she was nestled on the thick and soft sofa applying a facial mask when she received a call from Dennis, "I found out who invited those three race car drivers."

"Opposition is futile. If you disagree, Jason will report this matter to your elder brother," Dennis threatened with a grin.

He is in a good mood, smiling with blue eyes, "Why is it that every time I come to Zhuwan, I encounter something exciting?"

He turned his face to glare at her, his pure blue, clear eyes swirling with a hint of fierce anger. "When I heard the news of your kidnapping in New York while I was in London, I wished I could fly to New York immediately. Because of this, I had a quarrel with Brian"

As the car drove out of the "Apollo" parking lot, Dennis unexpectedly asked, "I heard that things haven't been going well for you these days?"

"Xiaoxiao, do not worry, the bodyguard will be very careful and there will be no unexpected incidents." His attitude did not soften in the slightest

Do you really hate her that much?

Throughout the entire morning, Ye Xiao felt utterly bored, having no choice but to engage in a silent stare-off with Hannah. After lunch, she went to the Kaiji Hotel for a full-body spa, only to be unexpectedly greeted by an uninvited guest

His smile is wicked and seductive, "I just had someone invite her brother to play on a beautiful little island for twelve hours, and now it should be time to go home"

Of course, Ye Xiao was also summoned to the police station for questioning, and her testimony was identical to that of Dennis

She slowly opened her eyes, the car was driving steadily, moving at high speed, with three cars still following behind, and her racing heart began to settle slightly

Ye Xiao pondered her intentions and asked nonchalantly, "Why is Tong Yao treating me this way? It seems I haven't offended her."

The police did not obtain any incriminating testimony, allowing him to leave

The nursery rhyme plays the role of another palace concubine, while Xiao Yin serves as the maid attending to Luo Yongfang

In two days, there will be a scene filmed where the Empress Dowager leads several palace concubines and a group of palace maids on a garden stroll. Due to the poor performance of three palace maids, Luo Xiaoyan had more than ten NGs. In the last take, Ye Xiao accidentally stepped on a round bead and unexpectedly fell to the ground, wincing in pain.

In response to her proactive overture, Ye Xiao remained relatively calm, "The three female protagonists in 'The Shining Pearl' are three sisters, all older than me, so I probably wouldn't be very suitable."

It can't be that terrifying, can it? Ye Xiao truly did not expect Tong Yao's methods to be so clumsy and ruthless

In fact, I cannot stand it. " Lin Zixin smiled, and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes were quite evident, " Do you really think that everything you have encountered in the past few days is just a coincidence? "

"You are talking nonsense! You wretched person, I warn you, if you mess with my brother again, I will leave your body lying in the street!" The child spoke harshly, her face severely contorted.

Ye Xiao closed her eyes in fear, a loud bang echoed, a tremor shook the ground, and the tires screeched against the pavement, piercing through the night.

On that day, Ye Xiao and Tong Yao were performing a scene together, where Tong Yao was supposed to slap her. The director and producer, Luo Xiaoyan, suggested that it didn't need to be so forceful. However, Tong Yao exerted all her strength and delivered a hard slap, leaving Ye Xiao's cheek stinging with pain

With the character's psychological transformation, Ye Xiao gains a deeper understanding of the role she is portraying. Initially, Luo Yongfang is not very evil, but as the plot develops, she transforms into a treacherous and malevolent palace consort, ultimately turning against her childhood sister. Ye Xiao must invest effort in contemplating how the character naturally descends into wickedness.

"Do you still dare to speak! If it weren't for me forcing you to practice when we were young, during that kidnapping in New York, Su Yun's experience would have been your own." Dennis glared at her with lingering fear, his blue eyes flickering.

Hearing his rather heavy tone, Ye Xiao understood that the situation was not optimistic. It was already 11 PM, and this main road usually had few vehicles; at this time, it was even rarer to see a passing car

"God bless me! But I do not need bodyguards." Ye Xiao vehemently opposed, during the first three months of entering the Zhuwan entertainment circle, those eight bodyguards followed her at all times, monitoring her in a ghostly manner, she was nearly on the verge of collapse, strongly voicing her objections, and ultimately managed to persuade Jason to dismiss the eight bodyguards

"It is different for me; my father holds you in the utmost respect, how could he dare to be verbose with you?" Dennis did not take this to heart

"What benefits can Tong Yao gain by doing this to me?" Ye Xiao did not understand why Tong Yao would act in such a manner; such malicious tactics were truly despicable.

He asserted firmly: "You need not worry about this."

I see. Ye Xiao had also heard about these matters, but did not pay much attention to them. It seems that the competition is quite intense; I wonder which faction Lin Zixin belongs to.

Ye Xiao shrugged, "It's just a coincidence, you don't need to be so nervous. You just got off the plane four hours ago, why not rest for a night at the hillside villa"

You're welcome. By the way, "The Shining Pearl" is expected to start filming in September. I heard that the cast is almost finalized, but the three female lead roles are still undecided. I think the character of the younger sister is quite suitable for you, so you should work hard.

The next day, Ye Xiao sat in a luxurious and antique palace room reading the script. Her assistant came to inform her that it would be her turn in half an hour. After reading for a few more minutes, she hurriedly left the room but slipped on a banana peel, almost falling spectacularly—only to be caught in time by Zhao Yihong, who had suddenly appeared.

Dennis had no interface, focused on driving, glanced at the left rearview mirror, then at the right, his brow furrowed. After a moment, he slowly accelerated, "It's a bit strange, hold on tight."

"Xiaoxiao, that damned nursery rhyme is not meant to scare you with those three race car drivers, but to kill you!" he said through gritted teeth

I am not quite sure, but I think it is still about those matters? You should know that there are two factions in the station, one led by Director Fang Ying of the Production Resources Department and the other by General Manager Gao Xing. These two factions have been in conflict for several years, with no clear winner. "Shining Pearl" is the only major production in the past two years, consisting of approximately sixty episodes, with significant investment and promotion. Who wouldn't want to act in it? Both Director Fang and General Manager Gao want to arrange for their own people, which has left the selection of the female lead in limbo," Lin Zixin said excitedly. "Shining Pearl" is the only major production in the past two years, consisting of approximately sixty episodes, with significant investment and promotion. Who wouldn't want to act in it? Both Director Fang and General Manager Gao want to arrange for their own people, which has left the selection of the female lead in limbo," Lin Zixin said excitedly.

"When did you become so timid?" Dennis teased, managing to laugh as if the earlier heart-stopping and perilous moments were not his own performance

Zhao Yihong is the male second lead in the play, handsome and charming, exuding a gentlemanly demeanor. He appears to be around thirty-five years old, yet his looks suggest he is only twenty-five.

"Then where are you staying tonight?" Ye Xiao glanced at him and laughed.