Chen Yuwei: ...Huh?

Hongli was a man who was very good at saying nice things; just listen to how he addressed her.

Vier, my beloved concubine Vier... she perfectly embodies all the changes in her own mind.

Chen Yuwei even suspected that Hongli was doing this on purpose to make her notice.

After all, emperors are cunning and shrewd. You might think they're at the bottom of society, but they're actually at the top.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I understand," Chen Yuwei nodded obediently and pulled her hand away from Hongli's. "As for Consort Ning, I believe she will understand your good intentions upon hearing the news."

Hongli waved his hand, looking indifferent, "Whether you can understand or not, I only hope that Yongyue can survive this time."

My own sons (who are useful) are still too few. Once I recover, I need to take better care of myself and then work harder in the harem.

While Hongli was thinking about these random things, he was still able to continue his conversation with Chen Yuwei.

The two chatted for a while until Hongli took his medicine and rested, at which point Chen Yuwei turned and left the room.

Outside the door stood Wu Shulai and Xia He, who had been waiting.

Xia He's expression was normal, while Wu Shulai looked obsequious, calling Chen Yuwei as if he had eaten several pounds of honey.

Chen Yuwei: ...

"Eunuch Wu, His Majesty has taken his medicine and is resting. The imperial physician you invited will be in shortly."

Not forgetting to have the imperial physician examine the emperor's pulse, Chen Yuwei went to the corner by the window and gave Wu Shulai some instructions on how to take care of Hongli.

Don't assume that just because Wu Shulai is the chief eunuch in charge of the emperor, he can have an advantage in this regard.

As it turns out, a castrated man is still a man, and to truly understand Hongli, one must be a woman.

After finishing her rambling, Chen Yuwei flicked the handkerchief in her hand, smiled, and led Xia He away.

When she arrived, Chen Yuwei was carried in a sedan chair.

But when it was time to go back, Chen Yuwei simply refused Wu Shulai's offer to see her off, and instead left on foot with Xia He and her servant.

"My lord, shall we return to the palace?"

Xia He turned her head to look at Jiuzhou Qingyan behind her, then looked up at her surroundings.

Chen Yuwei shook her head and quietly told Xia He what she had said to Hongli when she entered the palace.

“Let’s go directly to Consort Ning’s residence. The matter has been settled and cannot be left unresolved.”

Moreover, the Emperor was quite impatient, wishing he could issue an edict today and send Yongyue away tomorrow.

He claims to care about Yongyue's health and safety, but in reality, he cares most about himself. He's incredibly hypocritical.

"Your Majesty, do you think this matter concerning Consort Ning might be related to Consort Qing and Consort Ling?"

Taking advantage of the fact that no one else was around, Xia He couldn't help but gossip a bit.

Chen Yuwei shook her head, "It has little to do with them." It's not that it has absolutely no connection, but the affairs of the Imperial Observatory are indeed unrelated to them.

As someone who had already consulted the system and received a brief account of the process, Chen Yuwei could only say that Consort Ning and her son were rather unlucky.

A number of people who entered the Yuanmingyuan fell ill, while everyone else recovered, except for Yongyue and the Emperor, who were the most seriously affected.

It seems that Yongyue has no choice but to stay in the palace.

Hopefully, this time when Yongyue goes to Consort Ning's home, she can save her life through family ties.

Reaching out, Chen Yuwei flicked her beautiful nails, her lips curving slightly, as if she could already imagine how desperate Consort Ning would be upon hearing this news.

When people are confused, they are more likely to do things that make them lose their minds.

However, when they calm down and realize that there is still a chance for things to turn around, they often unconsciously regret it.

Consort Ning is currently in this situation. She was too anxious when she went to the Emperor to beg him to send Yongyue out of the palace. After the Emperor regained his senses, she started to feel conflicted and resentful.

Consort Ning naturally dared not resent the Emperor, after all, the Emperor was the supreme ruler.

However, those others, or those with ulterior motives who leaked the information, were all targets of Consort Ning's resentment.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Noble Consort has arrived."

The maidservant who was serving Consort Ning entered the room and frankly explained the situation outside.

Consort Ning was sitting on the couch, feeling conflicted, when she heard the maid mention the Imperial Noble Consort. She froze, "Imperial Noble Consort?" What is she doing here?

Considering that she had no connection with the Imperial Noble Consort, Consort Ning pursed her lips, calmly looked at the maid, and ordered someone to invite the Imperial Noble Consort in first.

After the maid nodded and left, Consort Ning got up from the bed.

After circling the narrow open space twice, Consort Ning forced herself to stay alert, walked around the screen, and stepped out of the inner room.

Chen Yuwei was sitting on a chair in the hall. When she saw Consort Ning come out, she nodded in greeting.

Consort Ning was slightly displeased. "I wonder if the Imperial Noble Consort has come here for some business?"

Chen Yuwei nodded, "If I have nothing to do, I naturally won't bother Consort Ning at this time."

As she spoke, her gaze drifted toward the inner room. Before Consort Ning could vent her anger and retort, Chen Yuwei revealed to her the information she had received from the Nine Provinces Qingyan.

Consort Ning: ...

When the Emperor's residence, the Nine Provinces Pure Palace, was mentioned, Consort Ning's first thought was of her son, Yongyue.

Clutching the handkerchief tightly in her hands, Consort Ning forced herself to remain calm. "Did the Emperor agree?"

If I don't agree, the Imperial Noble Consort might not come.

Chen Yuwei did not disappoint Consort Ning's guess, and took the opportunity to reveal the Emperor's chosen candidate.

When Consort Ning heard that Yongyue was going to her own family home, she became very excited.

"Is it really true?"

"Of course it's true! His Majesty's word is law. Consort Ning should hurry up and pack Prince Yongyue's luggage so that he can be sent out of the Yuanmingyuan as soon as possible."

Chen Yuwei glanced up at Consort Ning, a perfectly timed smile on her face.

Consort Ning looked at Chen Yuwei and pondered for a long time, unsure whether she believed it or not.

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