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Chapter 65 Consort Fucha and Consort Qi Arrive
Upon hearing this, Lady Fucha's heart tightened, her face instantly turning deathly pale. She said anxiously:
"If that's the case, then how come she's been released now?"
What if she harbors malicious intentions again and tries to harm you?
Fucha Peiyun gently held her hand and comforted her:
"Mother, I am no longer the naive child I used to be, so please don't worry."
Consort Qi has never been very bright, and the Empress Dowager doesn't think much of her.
Her being able to come out this time must have been the Empress's idea.
She has no one else she can use, so she's set her sights on Consort Qi again.
I wanted Consort Qi to harm my son and me again, but unfortunately the Empress didn't know that Consort Qi wouldn't be as obedient as before.
It remains to be seen who Consort Qi will target with her blade at that time.
Lady Fucha said, "It's all because Mother is too worried. You just need to have your own ideas."
Since Consort Qi is nothing to fear, then Jun'er, you should get some rest.
You're still in your postpartum period.
Fucha Peiyun shook her head. "Mother, please talk to me. If I sleep too much during the day, I won't be able to sleep at night."
Lady Fucha nodded helplessly and sat down again.
“Yun’er, although you have already made plans for Consort Qi, you still cannot be careless.”
Fucha Peiyun smiled and nodded, "Given Consort Qi's timid nature, she's probably more panicked than anyone else right now."
Lady Fucha looked at her daughter strangely, not understanding why Consort Qi was flustered.
At this moment, Xue'er came again to report, "Consort Qi has come with congratulatory gifts to request an audience with Your Majesty."
Fucha Peiyun raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes.
"Please let her in."
Soon, Consort Qi entered with an unfamiliar palace maid.
The previous Cui Guo had already been beaten to death with sticks.
Consort Qi was confined to her quarters for several months and lost a lot of weight.
After bowing, Consort Qi presented her congratulatory gift with a beaming smile, saying, "Great news! I've come to congratulate you on the birth of your precious son, sister."
Fucha Peiyun smiled faintly, "Sister Qi, you're too kind."
Lady Fucha hurriedly bowed to Consort Qi.
Consort Qi quickly stopped her; she had come to Yanxi Palace today with a favor to ask.
I dare not accept the courtesy from Consort Shu's mother.
Seeing this, Lady Fucha sat back down.
Fucha Peiyun asked, "But I wonder what brings you here today, sister, besides bringing a congratulatory gift?"
Consort Qi's smile froze, and her eyes darted away.
"What does Your Highness mean by this? I am simply here to offer my congratulations."
Fucha Peiyun smiled gently, "Sister, there's no need to be nervous. It was just a casual question."
Consort Qi chuckled twice, "It was just my overthinking."
However, her hands, which were placed beside her legs, unconsciously clenched.
Fucha Peiyun picked up her teacup and took a small sip.
"I heard that my elder sister has had a difficult time during her confinement, and I had intended to visit her."
Unfortunately, my belly was too big before, so I couldn't walk too far.
Consort Qi quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am perfectly fine."
During the months that Consort Qi was confined to her quarters, she went from feeling lost and anxious to living a peaceful life.
Having grown accustomed to this peaceful life, I was suddenly relieved of my confinement.
She felt a sense of fear, for she had known since the last time that she wasn't very clever.
Whether her release from confinement this time was a scheme by the Empress is unknown.
If it really was the Empress's scheme, then the Empress must be trying to use her again.
How could she possibly outwit the Empress? She'd be used and discarded by the Empress in the end.
Then her third prince fell into the hands of the Empress, who could do whatever she wanted with him.
Thinking of this, her heart ached, and it was only after Cuiguo reminded her that she thought of seeking help from Consort Shu.
Of course, this Cui Guo is not the same Cui Guo as before. The previous Cui Guo was beaten to death by order of the Emperor because of her stupidity.
Consort Qi did not want to forget Cui Guo, so she named her new personal maid Cui Guo.
It was also a warning to myself not to be misled by the empress and do something that would lead to my death.
During her confinement, she also realized that even the Third Prince, with his exceptional talent, couldn't understand much from his studies.
The Emperor is unlikely to pass the throne to the Third Prince.
Neither she nor her son are very bright; it would be better to find someone smarter to protect them.
She and Consort Shu already had a good relationship; if she hadn't been instigated by the Empress, why would she have sent Consort Shu chestnut cakes?
Fortunately, Consort Shu didn't hold it against her and even reminded her to be careful of the Empress.
Consort Qi hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
"This concubine has come to ask Your Majesty for help."
Lady Fucha was completely astonished.
Fucha Peiyun: "Oh, why do you say that, Consort Qi?"
"The younger sister is neither the empress nor a concubine, how could she possibly be superior to her elder sister?"
Consort Qi quickly said, "The Empress is out of favor and holds the position of Empress in vain."
"No matter how powerful Consort Hua's family is, they haven't laid a single egg..."
Fucha Peiyun quickly interrupted, "Sister Qi, please don't speak carelessly."
Consort Qi shut her mouth in embarrassment upon hearing this.
Fucha Peiyun wasn't afraid of being overheard, she just really disliked hearing things like "chickens that don't lay eggs."
Such demeaning remarks about women are extremely disturbing.
However, these were all thoughts in Fucha Peiyun's mind, and now was not the time to voice them.
"Since Consort Qi asked me to save you, she should at least show some sincerity."
Sincerity? What sincerity? Consort Qi looked repeatedly at Cui Guo beside her.
Upon returning to Shou Kang Palace, the bamboo spirit placed the hairpin of the Two Immortals of Harmony, a gift from the Empress Dowager, on an altar.
Three sticks of incense are prepared daily in prayer for many children and blessings, so that the royal family may have many offspring.
Informed the Empress Dowager
Upon hearing this news, the Empress Dowager's expression changed drastically as she was quietly turning her prayer beads.
He instantly snapped the prayer beads in his hand.
The beads scattered all over the ground, making a crisp yet chaotic sound.
The Empress Dowager was quite annoyed by this matter.
The Empress Dowager frowned and said:
"Is this Consort Shu truly clever, or just plain stupid?!"
Seeing the Empress Dowager so angry, Zhu Xi, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward.
Gently patting the Empress Dowager's back, he said carefully:
"This old servant believes that Consort Shu's actions may not have been malicious."
Perhaps, as she herself said, she simply wants to bear a few more imperial heirs for the emperor.
However, the Empress Dowager snorted coldly and retorted dismissively:
"Hmph! She has only given birth to one prince, yet she has already reached the rank of concubine."
If she were to have several more children in the future, wouldn't we have to hand over the Empress's position to her?
Consort Shu, born into the Fuca clan, poses a great threat to the Empress!
"I think this Consort Shu is too ambitious."
Zhu Xi lowered his head, appearing very submissive, but the coldness in his eyes grew even stronger.
Then the Empress Dowager said, "It's not a good time to take action now, except for Consort Shu."
But this Consort Shu must never have another child.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xi nearly strangled the old woman in front of him.
Empress Dowager "Bamboo Breath"
Zhu Xi composed herself and said, "This servant will take care of it immediately."
Shen Meizhuang from Suiyu Pavilion came to visit Zhen Huan again.
She walked hurriedly, her face full of worry.
Because her visit was not only to see Zhen Huan,
We should also encourage her to pull herself together and stop living such a depressed life.
When Shen Meizhuang stepped into Suiyu Pavilion, the scene before her eyes took her by surprise.
In just a few days since I last visited, this place has become so desolate and dilapidated.
Within a few days, several weeds had even sprouted in the yard.
Shen Meizhuang, accompanied by her personal maids Caiyue and Caixin, hurried into the courtyard.
The further they went, the more eerie the atmosphere seemed.
The servants of Suiyuxuan all had ashen faces.
His face was haggard, and his eyes were empty and lifeless, as if something had drained his life force.
They moved slowly, mechanically performing their tasks like zombies.
Whether it was Liu Zhu Huanbi or Xiao Yunzi, they all forced smiles and bowed to her.
The courtyard, which should have been bustling and lively, was now deathly silent.
A suffocating atmosphere of oppression and gloom permeated the air.
Shen Meizhuang's face was gloomy as she quickened her pace and walked straight towards Zhen Huan's bedroom.
When she stepped into the room, she immediately saw Zhen Huan, whom she hadn't seen for several days.
At this moment, Zhen Huan was leaning against the bed, her figure emaciated and her face pale, like a candle flickering in the wind.
Her beautiful eyes had lost their luster, staring blankly ahead, and she looked utterly miserable.
Upon seeing this, Shen Meizhuang felt a pang of sorrow welling up in her heart.
She rushed forward, tightly grasped Zhen Huan's cold and limp hand, and softly called out:
"Huan'er, what happened to you? Why have you become like this?"
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Zhen Huan slowly turned her head, her gaze laboriously focusing on Shen Meizhuang.
Upon seeing that the person who had come was her older sister, Mei, she tried hard to force a smile.
But in the end, he only twitched his lips slightly and said in an extremely weak voice:
"Sister... I'm afraid I've been secretly plotted against."
"These past few days, it seems that evil spirits have been causing trouble at the Broken Jade Pavilion, making everyone feel uneasy..."
Shen Meizhuang was shocked upon hearing this and hurriedly turned her head to look around.
However, nothing unusual was found.
Shen Meizhuang turned around anxiously, grabbed Zhen Huan's hand, and asked urgently:
"Huan'er, what exactly is going on?"
Zhen Huan took a deep breath, calmed herself down a bit, and continued:
"These past few days, an eerie wind has been blowing in the Suiyu Pavilion every night."
Occasionally, a white shadow, male or female, would flash past in front of me.
It moved so fast that no one had time to see its appearance clearly.
Even more frightening is that sometimes red writing will appear on the wall for no apparent reason.
But in the blink of an eye, these words would mysteriously disappear, as if they had never existed.
Shen Meizhuang frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Could it be that someone is deliberately playing tricks to scare you?"
Zhen Huan gently shook her head, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes, and replied:
"I had my doubts about that too, so I asked Yoon-ko to investigate the matter."
But after a thorough search, he found not even the slightest trace of human intervention.
Shen Meizhuang exclaimed in disbelief, "How is this possible? Could it really be the work of an evil spirit?"
Zhen Huan: "I didn't believe in these things before, but now I have no choice but to believe them."
Sister Mei, I suspect it might be the ghost of Ling Rong causing trouble.
Shen Meizhuang was startled, and her expression changed. In fact, her absence from Suiyu Pavilion these past few days was also related to An Lingrong.
Ever since I witnessed An Lingrong's death at Jingren Palace that day
She then began to have nightmares. Just two days ago, she had forced herself to come to Suiyuxuan to see Huan'er.
But later she caught a cold, but fortunately Caiyue Caixin promptly summoned the imperial physician.
She took the medicine every day, which also had a calming effect, and she recovered quickly.