"Urgent matters, ah. Don't blame this girl if it's urgent. Just what's going on? "Grand Concubine Yi feigned shock.
The empress only pretended not to hear as she continued to lecture Princess Changping. "Since Qin Wangfei went out with the Duke of Qin, then you should find your imperial father and have him find him. It can't be that your imperial father can't find him, either. "
As the empress spoke, she gave Grand Concubine Yi a meaningful look. "Grand Imperial Concubine, don't you think so?"
One was using the Duke of Qin to threaten, while the other was using the emperor to pressure others. Hearing this, everyone's hearts raced. Princess Changping, on the other hand, felt enlightened and surprised. "Right! I'll go find imperial father. This time, he'll definitely help me! "
Grand Concubine Yi understood the empress's personality. With her status, she'd never speak impulsively. If she dared to bring up the emperor today, then it meant that Princess Changping's matters were serious. At the very least, she was confident that she could get the emperor to show his face.
"Muhou, let's go. We'll find imperial father right away!" Princess Changping was very agitated as she tugged at the empress to leave.
Now Grand Concubine Yi was anxious. If this was any other time, she wouldn't care so much. She'd just find an excuse to hand over Han Yunxi.
But right now, Han Yunxi was locked up in the woodshed and about to starve to death. If news of this spread and her family's dirty linen was out in the open, where would she put her face?!
Grand Concubine Yi was about to speak when Murong Wanru spoke up. "Esteemed Empress, Princess Changping, wait a moment!"
The empress had long expected this and pulled Princess Changping to a stop. She always did her best to avoid bothering the emperor with matters of the imperial harem. This was one of the biggest reasons why she was favored.
Murong Wanru quickly stepped forward and bowed. "Esteemed Empress, Princess Changping, Qin Wangfei actually came back last night. But mufei just came back from the estate today and wasn't clear on the details. I didn't report in time, it's all my fault. "
With Murong Wanru giving her a way out, Grand Concubine Yi felt less awkward. "She came back? Why didn't you say so earlier? Princess Changping had urgent matters. What if she was delayed? "
"Daughter was negligent." Murong Wanru lowered her head, her face full of guilt.
Grand Concubine Yi didn't give the empress or Princess Changping a chance to speak, but hastened to say, "Empress, Changping, have a seat. I'll go find her myself."
Princess Changping was unwilling, but the empress signaled her to shut up with a look. "Then I'll have to trouble Imperial Concubine Dowager."
Grand Concubine Yi turned back with a slight smile, but when she walked out with Murong Wanru, her entire face looked like it'd been soaked in water. It was both ugly and terrifying!
If Murong Wanru hadn't been there just now, she wouldn't even have had a way out of this embarrassing situation.
"Just what's going on?!" Grand Concubine Yi raged as she walked.
"Mother, why do I feel that sister-in-law knows?" If possible, she'd rather have the empress and Princess Changping go find the emperor. That way, she'd have time to make her move.
But this way, the news of Han Yunxi's death would blow up. Then she'd be the one who'd have trouble sleeping and eating.
Soon enough, they reached the woodshed. Han Yunxi only had one last breath left. She was very, very tired, her eyelids so heavy that they were about to fall off. But she kept them open from beginning to end, staring at the door.
She was waiting, not only for her chance to live, but for her chance to strike back at the white lotus Murong Wanru.
As soon as she saw Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru appear in the doorway, her pale lips rose into a smile before she slowly shut her eyes.
Seeing this, Grand Concubine Yi and Murong Wanru were both frightened!
"Someone come! Someone come! Summon the imperial physicians, quick! "Grand Concubine Yi cried. At this critical juncture, nothing could happen to Han Yunxi.
Murong Wanru was so sullen that she had no choice but to help Han Yunxi up and pinch her philtrum acupuncture point to make her drink warm water.
Soon enough, the Duke of Qin's personal imperial physician, Imperial Physician Li, hurried back. Seeing the scene and taking her pulse, he knew she was weak from hunger. He quickly took out some pills and had Murong Wanru feed Han Yunxi, then pressed on various acupuncture points on her hand.
After a round of emergency treatment, they finally managed to wake her up.
Grand Concubine Yi exhaled in relief. She was going to punish Han Yunxi, but ended up with emergency treatment instead. Meanwhile, Murong Wanru's heart felt so stifled that she couldn't pretend to care. All she could do was remain silent.
Han Yunxi's face was blank, but her eyes hid a shrewd light. Actually, she hadn't fainted, but had been 'watching' them while they were trying to save her!
Seeing her wake up, Imperial Physician Li quickly had Murong Wanru feed Han Yunxi some more sugar water. After a while, Han Yunxi finally recovered some strength.
Grand Concubine Yi's heart finally settled as she asked, "Han Yunxi, just what did Changping find you for?"
Han Yunxi shook her head as if she didn't have the strength to speak.
Grand Concubine Yi was angry, but it wasn't good for her to lose her temper. She could only endure. "Then can you see her now?"
Han Yunxi was so weak that she didn't even shake her head. Instead, she looked towards Imperial Physician Li.
Imperial Physician Li was in a difficult position. "Esteemed imperial concubine, if it's not … it's not urgent, then it's better to let esteemed wangfei rest and boil some millet porridge to eat."
"Urgent!" Grand Concubine Yi shouted. "No matter what method you use, make her regain her energy immediately!"
"Esteemed imperial concubine, this … this, this official's abilities are limited!" Imperial Physician Li was frightened.
"Lady Mother, how about I help sister-in-law to my room to lie down first, and then tell Her Majesty the Empress that sister-in-law caught a cold and fell ill. Let them condescend to come to my place." Murong Wanru suggested.
Grand Concubine Yi could only agree. "Hurry and take her there. Hurry, don't expose any flaws!"
Grand Concubine Yi was about to turn around when she shot Han Yunxi a warning look before leaving in a hurry.
"Sister-in-law, you've suffered these past few days. Come to my place."
Murong Wanru's eyes flashed with calculations as a pageboy carried Han Yunxi away.
Murong Wanru lived in the Orchid Enclosure, a small garden-style courtyard near Grand Concubine Yi's Peony Courtyard. She didn't take Han Yunxi to her bedroom, but arranged for her to stay in an empty side room in the courtyard.
Han Yunxi was placed on the bed, and as soon as the curtains were lowered, the empress and Princess Changping arrived.
Han Yunxi made to rise in greeting, but the empress quickly stopped her. She sat by the bed and took Han Yunxi's hand. "You're excused, excused. How could a small cold make her so ill? I think this body needs to be nourished!"
"Many thanks … esteemed empress for your concern," Han Yunxi replied weakly.
Princess Changping stood on one side, unable to resist calling out for her imperial aunt, but her tone was commanding. "Imperial Aunt Qin, I … I have urgent matters. Hurry and come with me to the palace."
Han Yunxi saw Grand Concubine Yi standing on one side with a gloomy expression. She looked very sullen.
She didn't know why Grand Concubine Yi had been angered by this mother and son pair, but she knew her chance to turn things around had come.
That ice- cold Duke of Qin was only here to repay a debt of gratitude. He wouldn't be able to protect her all the time. If she was destined to be unable to leave this residence, then all the more reason she should work hard to obtain the approval of this high and mighty mistress.
And now, it was an extremely good opportunity!
Han Yunxi didn't reply to Princess Changping, but looked docilely towards Grand Concubine Yi. Her meaning was that Grand Concubine Yi had to make the decision.
At this moment, Princess Changping began to feel her face itch again. In her panic, she couldn't care less as she begged, "Grand Concubine Yi, just agree. Let Imperial Aunt come with me to the palace. I promise I'll bring her back safe and sound."
If this was any other day, the empress wouldn't let Princess Changping beg Grand Concubine Yi like this. But seeing Princess Changping so anxious, she knew her itch had flared up again.
Without a choice, the empress could only coax, "Grand Concubine Yi, children's private matters should be left to them."
Grand Concubine Yi assumed that Han Yunxi would use this chance to show off and throw her a look. Who knew this little wife would give her face and let her make the decision?
In an instant, Grand Concubine Yi didn't feel so sullen anymore. Instead, she felt like the empress and Princess Changping were here to beg her.
She glanced at Han Yunxi, feeling smug in her heart. She wouldn't let the empress and Princess Changping off so easily if she had the chance.
"Yunxi, cough, cough … look at how sick your bones are. If you catch a gust of wind on the way to the palace and get worse, how will mufei explain things to the Duke of Qin? He'll blame me as your mother-in-law for not taking good care of you."
This … when did Grand Concubine Yi learn to care for her daughter-in-law?
Hearing this, the empress's face turned gloomy. Grand Concubine Yi was clearly using this chance to bully her!
The intelligent Han Yunxi could tell what Grand Concubine Yi was thinking. She hastened to say, "Mufei must be joking. Chenqie knows His Highness's temper. He only listens to you and the emperor. He doesn't even have the time to show filial piety to you, so how could he blame you? Chenqie will remember mufei's concern in her heart. "
Tsk tsk, listen to how impressive Han Yunxi's words were. She was comparing Grand Concubine Yi to the emperor in front of the empress. She wasn't disrespecting the emperor, but flattering Grand Concubine Yi as well.
Han Yunxi had no idea that the empress had just used the emperor to threaten Grand Concubine Yi, but it had to be said that her words had sweetened Grand Concubine Yi's heart. They surpassed Murong Wanru's usual 100 sentences.
On one side, Murong Wanru was flustered as she listened. What did Han Yunxi want to do?
The empress was so angry that she pursed her lips, unable to speak. Princess Changping didn't have time to listen to their tit for tat. Her words carried hidden meanings, and the itch on her face was unbearable.
"Grand Concubine Yi, if her illness gets worse, I'll take responsibility! Just let her come with me to the palace! "Princess Changping was choked with sobs.
But Grand Concubine Yi was slow and sluggish. She looked at Han Yunxi and sighed softly. "Aye … this …"
"Muhou!" Princess Changping really cried as she tugged at the empress's hand. "Muhou, help me persuade her, quick!"
The empress's chest was about to explode, but she had no choice but to speak up. "Grand Concubine Yi, Changping really has urgent matters. We've prepared a carriage right outside the door to guarantee that Yunxi's illness won't worsen. When we get to the palace, Imperial Physician Gu will be there too. Isn't it just right for him to take a look at Yunxi? Just let Yunxi go with them. "
It had to be said that Grand Concubine Yi really wasn't a kind soul. The empress was already like this, but she still looked hesitant.
Finally, Princess Changping burst into tears. "Grand Concubine Yi, I'm begging you! I'm begging you! "
Very good, Grand Concubine Yi had been waiting for the word "beg." Only then did she nod. "Yunxi, just go with the empress to the palace."
"Mm," Han Yunxi nodded obediently.
The empress immediately sent people to carry Han Yunxi out in a sedan chair. Before she got on, Grand Concubine Yi shot Han Yunxi a look, but Han Yunxi pretended not to see.
She held the ginseng slice in her mouth as she thought, Grand Concubine Yi, Murong Wanru, just wait for me to come back!
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