One's words carry enormous weight
"Empress, what's wrong?"
Thus, the palace maids swarmed in.
Jing Xuan also stopped in her tracks and quickly turned around to enter.
Concubine Xiao was lying on the ground. Her clothes were disheveled and a few of her hairpins had fallen off.
Seeing this, she hurriedly rushed forward and ordered, "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and call for the imperial physician. "
"Yes."
The maidservants ran to fetch the imperial physician while helping Concubine Xiao onto the bed.
Soon, the imperial physician arrived. Jing Yi, who had received the news, also arrived.
As for Qi Zhen Emperor, he only sent someone over to show his concern.
The imperial physician took a look at Concubine Xiao, shook his head, and then nodded. It was thought-provoking.
Jing Yi asked, "Imperial Physician, how is it?"
The imperial physician replied, "Your Highness, don't worry. Her Highness's body is too weak, that's why she fainted. She'll be fine as long as she recuperates."
"Are you sure?"
"This subject will take Your Highness' pulse. Although your pulse is rapid, it is still a deep pulse. It is not a big problem. You just need to rest more. This subject will prescribe some medicine for Your Highness to take on time."
Only then did Jing Yi's heart relax.
After the imperial physician left, Concubine Xiao woke up.
Before Jing Yi could step forward, Jing Xuan rushed over and sat on the bedside. She held Concubine Xiao's hand tightly, her eyes brimming with tears as she choked with worry.
"Imperial Mother, you really scared Xuan 'er just now."
Seeing her daughter crying so sadly, Concubine Xiao's gloomy lips curled into a smile. "Imperial Mother is fine. Don't worry."
"How could I be fine? The imperial physician said that Imperial Concubine Mother's body is too weak. You've been overworking yourself. That's why you're like this."
Concubine Xiao sat up on the bed and saw Jing Yi in front of her.
"Why are you here?"
Jing Yi:
When I heard that Lady Mother was sick, I was worried and immediately came to the palace. "
"Which girl reported this to me? Didn't this consort say not to alarm Prince Yi? "
Sang Lan quickly knelt down and lowered her head. "It's this servant's fault. I had someone inform Prince Yi."
"You little girl, what did this consort tell you before? His Highness has many things to do, so he told you not to disturb him. Did you not listen to ben gong's words? "
"Your Highness, spare me."
"Guards!" Concubine Xiao shouted and a few eunuchs came in. "Drag this girl out and give her a good slap."
"Yes."
"Wait." Jing Yi stopped her, "Imperial Mother, don't be angry. It's just a little girl, there's no need to get angry and harm your health. Besides, it's only right for her to inform this prince."
"How can you speak for her?"
"Mother, forget it."
Concubine Xiao sighed and glared fiercely at Sang Lan on the ground. "His Highness pleaded for you this time. If you dare to do this again, it won't just be a matter of slapping your mouth."
Sang Lan hurriedly kowtowed. "Yes, thank you, Your Highness."
"Hurry up and get out."
Of course he had to get the hell out of here!
Otherwise, do you want me to stay and be taught a lesson by you?
After Sang Lan left, Concubine Xiao said to Jing Xuan, "Xuan 'er, you should leave as well. Imperial Mother has something to say to your Imperial Brother."
Jing Xuan was very obedient. She nodded, frowned, and left.
Only Concubine Xiao and Jing Yi were left in the room.
"What does Imperial Mother want to say?"
"You haven't entered the palace these days and haven't brought any news. Imperial Mother is worried. I wonder how the matter is going?"
"Imperial Mother can rest assured. With War Secretary Ji's help, even if Jing Rong grows wings, he may not be able to fly into the capital. Moreover, we have that fool in our hands as a chess piece. Everything is prepared. Imperial Mother can rest assured."
"Mm. In any case, no matter what, Jing Rong cannot enter the capital."
"This child knows."
Concubine Xiao was extremely disappointed. "I just didn't expect that your Imperial Father would secretly issue a secret edict for him to return to the capital. Such thoughts are really hard to guess."
"Imperial Mother, you don't have to care about this. Right now, all the officials are on my side. Imperial Father has issued an oral edict in court to not allow Jing Rong to return to the capital, but the imperial edict sent to Yufu was changed by him. It's still a secret edict. If Jing Rong wants to enter the capital, Imperial Father can only make the secret edict public. However, once the secret edict is made public, Imperial Father will lose his prestige in front of the officials. At that time, the officials will be in an uproar, and the one who will be put in a difficult position will be Imperial Father. Therefore, Imperial Father must not make the secret edict public in order to calm the officials. If he doesn't make it public, then War Secretary Ji will bring his men to stop Jing Rong outside the capital."
It had to be said that Jing Yi's move was indeed a beautiful one.
Concubine Xiao heard this and nodded.
"Be careful."
"Imperial Mother, don't worry."
Seeing that Concubine Xiao was tired, Jing Yi did not disturb her and left.
When he left the bedroom, he saw Jing Xuan in the courtyard.
She was playing shuttlecock with a few palace maids.
Everyone kicked it back to her, and she kicked it back to you.
Jing Xuan was smiling very happily. It was as if she had become a different person.
No, to be more precise, the younger sister that he used to have was back.
Seeing him come out and sizing her up, Jing Xuan was distracted for a moment. She didn't pay attention and the shuttlecock fell to the ground. She pursed her lips and went forward to demand an explanation.
"Imperial Older Brother, it's you. If you weren't staring at me, I would have definitely kicked it a hundred times."
"You little girl, why are you so naughty?"
"How could that be? Imperial Older Brother is talking nonsense. "She looked inside and asked," Imperial Older Brother, how is Imperial Mother? Is she feeling better? "
"With a little girl like you making so much noise, how could Imperial Mother be feeling better?"
"Ah? Then Imperial Mother's body … "She had a bitter expression.
Jing Yi smiled. With the doting love of an older brother, he hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Imperial Mother is fine."
Jing Xuan snorted. She clenched her fist and lightly punched him, saying, "Imperial Older Brother, really, you only know how to scare me."
"Look at you. How old are you already? Why are you still playing with this kind of thing?"
She laughed embarrassedly, "Oh! Oh right, Imperial Older Brother, wait a moment. "
"What is it?"
Jing Xuan turned and instructed Duan 'er, "Duan' er, hurry and bring me the bracelet that I broke last time, as well as my generous gift."
"Yes."
Duan 'er hurriedly fetched the items.
Jing Xuan handed them to Jing Yi and pointed at a box. "This is the bracelet that I broke last time. It's already been repaired. Imperial Older Brother, please return it to Imperial Sister-in-law for me." She then pointed at the other box and said, "I didn't even attend Imperial Older Brother's wedding last time. I've always felt guilty, so I also prepared a congratulatory gift for Imperial Older Brother and Imperial Sister-in-law."
"You're quite thoughtful."
"Of course." She raised her brows proudly.
Thus, Jing Yi brought these two gifts home.
He handed the bracelet to Chen Xiang.
Chen Xiang was originally sitting in the courtyard, basking in the sun. When she saw Jing Yi, she stood up and bowed.
"This prince already said that you don't need to bow."
"Many thanks, Your Highness." Chen Xiang noticed the box in Jing Yi's hand and asked, "Did Your Highness want to give this concubine?"
"No, Jing Xuan, that lass, asked this prince to give it to you. She said that she broke your bracelet previously, but it's already been repaired, so I brought it to you."
"Oh."
She was a little disappointed. She thought that Jing Yi had given her something.
Jing Yi didn't stay for long because he had important matters to attend to. After a few words of concern, he left.
Chen Xiang held the box and stood in place for a long time until the maidservant beside her asked, "Side Consort, what's wrong?"
Slap!
She gave the maidservant a slap.
"I already told you to call this consort 'Princess' when His Highness isn't around. Didn't you hear?"
The maidservant covered her face and knelt down. "Spare me, Princess Consort."
Calling her 'Princess Consort' had satisfied her once again.
"Alright, you may rise."
"Thank you, Princess Consort." The maidservant got up.
Chen Xiang opened the box in her hand. Inside was the bracelet that Concubine Xiao had bestowed upon her, perfectly repaired.
She took it out and examined it carefully. There wasn't a single flaw. It was clear that the princess had put in a lot of effort into it.
But …
"Broken is broken. No matter how much you repair it, it's still broken." She curled her lips coldly, her expression sinister. She suddenly said, "Come, follow this consort to see the crazy woman locked in the woodshed."
Crazy woman!
She was referring to Ji Muqing.
She proudly strode to the woodshed.
There were still people standing guard outside.
"Greetings, Side Consort."
"Open the door."
"Yes."
The door opened, and a damp stench immediately wafted out.
Chen Xiang frowned and covered her nose with a handkerchief. She looked inside with disdain, but still went in.
The person sitting inside was unkempt, her clothes dirty, and her face oily.
She was no longer as elegant as before.
"Isn't this that arrogant Princess Consort?" Chen Xiang's voice rose high.
Ji Muqing hung her head. The past few days felt like years to her, and she was in unbearable pain.
Not receiving a response, Chen Xiang sneered, "What? Are you dead? "
After a long while …
Ji Muqing finally raised her head and met Chen Xiang's smug gaze.
But at this moment, she no longer had the hostility from before. She sat there calmly, not saying a word.
Chen Xiang sneered again, "Princess Consort, oh Princess Consort, you never imagined that you would end up like this, did you? The Eldest Miss of the Ji Family, protected by two older brothers, yet you have fallen to the point of living in a woodshed. How laughable! If outsiders find out, how will they laugh at you? "
Hmph!
Ji Muqing said, "My eldest brother will soon find out how you've treated me. When that happens, he will send people to flatten the entire estate."
"You really know how to talk big." Chen Xiang squatted down, leveling her gaze with Ji Muqing. "Let me tell you, your eldest brother and second brother won't know, because the news of you being locked up has not spread, much less reach your eldest brother's ears. Moreover, there's still Cailan! Whatever your eldest brother wants to ask, Cailan only needs to say a word and everything will be settled. "
"You …" She gritted her teeth.
"What? You want to strangle me to death again? Fine, you better strangle me to death. If you can't strangle me to death and harm the little heir, do you think His Highness won't take your little life? He will tear you into a thousand pieces. "
She burst into laughter.
Sinister and terrifying!
But this time, Ji Muqing didn't respond to her. Instead, she stared coldly at this woman who was beside herself with joy.
Instead, she made Chen Xiang feel a little guilty!
"What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at your stupidity."
"What?" Chen Xiang glared at her. "I wonder who's the stupid one. Only stupid people would be locked up here."
"I admit that I, Ji Muqing, am a fool, but you're even more foolish than me."
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