At dawn, when the sky was just beginning to lighten.

Her biological clock rang on time, and Chen Yuwei opened her eyes as she lay flat on the bed, then reached out and gently patted her forehead.

Ugh, I slept late last night, so my body hasn't recovered yet.

Having to get up early in the morning to pay respects at Changchun Palace is truly a torment.

It seems that if there is a next time, she will definitely not allow the Emperor to act so recklessly and cause trouble again.

Summer Lotus

The sound carried on, followed by the sound of footsteps. The curtains used to block out the light were drawn back and opened.

"master"

Taking the arm Xia He offered to help her up, Chen Yuwei nodded and hummed in agreement.

"Did His Majesty leave any message when he departed this morning?"

Hongli must have said something last night, but Chen Yuwei had just rested and was exhausted, so her mind was foggy and she didn't have time to think about it.

"His Majesty only told you to rest more. If you are not feeling well today, you do not need to go to Changchun Palace to pay your respects."

Long past the age of blushing and feeling flustered when speaking, Xia He now has the mindset of a seasoned veteran, able to say anything without batting an eye, even some embarrassing or suggestive words.

Chen Yuwei didn't take Hongli's words seriously, thinking to herself that if she really didn't go to pay her respects, Hongli might think she was disrespectful to the Empress when he came back to it later.

"If there's nothing else, you should still go. Our Emperor sometimes doesn't even remember what he says."

If you actually believe Hongli's lies, you're guaranteed to lose everything.

In response to her master's precise criticism, Xia He did not reply. Instead, she helped her master to the dressing table and sat down. Then, she skillfully removed the half-loose bun on her master's head and fixed it.

Before we knew it, another spring had arrived.

Chen Yuwei played with the newly renovated jewelry, her eyes frequently glancing intently at herself in the bronze mirror.

Xia He quickly shaped the beautiful hairstyle in her hands, and then sent someone to bring her toiletries.

Chen Yuwei calmly tidied herself up and changed into a dark blue cheongsam embroidered with large floral patterns.

Although the color was dark, Chen Yuwei's fair skin made her look even more beautiful.

She reached out, smeared some perfumed balm on her face, and simply applied some face powder.

Ah, she's naturally beautiful; she doesn't need any other means to enhance or maintain her beauty.

With a delighted expression, Chen Yuwei put down the items in her hands and smiled as she asked Xia He to prepare the sedan chair.

"Master, shall we go out a little later today?"

Xia Yu, who was originally in the background, suddenly chimed in, inadvertently drawing Chen Yuwei's attention.

Chen Yuwei raised an eyebrow and asked calmly, "Something happened?"

Xia Yu nodded, speaking slowly and deliberately, "It was on the passageway outside Changchun Palace that Consort Jin and Consort Hui got into an argument, and Consort Jia was also there. I'm worried that Your Highness might get involved if you go there."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuwei responded with an "Oh," and then said, "Xia He, go and take another look."

Xia He responded softly and turned to leave the main hall.

Chen Yuwei didn't leave so quickly, but went to rest at the tatami room.

There was still plenty of time before the time for paying respects, and Yikun Palace and Changchun Palace were close to each other.

Xia He brought her a bowl of soup to fill her stomach, and Chen Yuwei drank it while waiting for Xia He's message.

She didn't expect to receive not only news, but also other surprises.

"They've all fainted?"

Good heavens, if they argue so much that they both fall down together, then Consort Jia is going to be buried in it.

Chen Yuwei curled the corners of her lips, thinking that Jin Xiangling's luck had been bad ever since she got pregnant.

Xia He breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, it was Consort Jin who fell first, then Consort Hui who tripped and fell. Finally, Consort Jia spoke up and had someone report to the Empress in the palace before the two of them were carried into Changchun Palace."

Otherwise, they would have to be sent back to Yongshou Palace and Jingren Palace, but both of them were unconscious. What if something happened when they returned to the palace? Jin Xiangling could only make arrangements based on the principle of proximity.

"Consort Jia was six months pregnant, and nothing happened to her?"

Chen Yuwei retorted, feeling that if she were Jin Xiangling, she would be clutching her stomach and howling, at least she would get rid of the responsibility and suspicion on her.

Otherwise, if two out of the three people have problems, and you yourself are completely unaffected, I'm afraid no one would believe it if I told them.

Xia He's expression turned strange upon hearing this, while Chen Yuwei raised an eyebrow. "Am I mistaken?"

Xia He shook her head, "Your Majesty, you have a good question, but Consort Jia is indeed fine."

When Consort Jia entered Changchun Palace, she walked very quickly. "Is something the matter? She's perfectly fine."

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Chen Yuwei thought to herself, "Is that so? Then I'll definitely go to Changchun Palace to join in the fun."

"The sedan chair is ready, let's set off. Two concubines have fallen ill in Changchun Palace, who knows what might happen."

They should go and see for themselves; even if it's just a misunderstanding, it's better than staying in the palace.

Xia He should be right; she helped Chen Yuwei and hurriedly walked out.

It takes only the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to get from Yikun Palace to Changchun Palace. If you take a sedan chair, it's even faster, taking about half a cup of tea to get there.

As the sedan chair landed, Chen Yuwei entered and saw a group of concubines standing in the courtyard of Changchun Palace.

"What's wrong? Why don't you go to the main hall to pay your respects?"

After exchanging greetings, Chen Yuwei spoke first, taking the initiative.

"Your Highness, Consort Jin and Consort Hui suddenly fainted at the entrance. The imperial physician is examining them in the side hall, and Her Majesty the Empress is also there."

Keliyete Shuying succinctly explained the cause and effect of the matter in just a few words.

This person arrived just before Chen Yuwei, so naturally he knew quite a bit.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuwei responded with an "oh," and a look of concern appeared on her face at the right moment. "Are Consort Hui and Noble Lady Jin alright? Why did they suddenly faint?"

Gao Hongshan chimed in, "Who says otherwise? Perhaps they have something to hide, and it's just internal strife between the two sides."

Gao Hongshan has always disliked everyone, and the fact that Niohuru sent in three more people at once only made Gao Hongshan's face darken even more.

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